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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-31
FRIDAY, JULY 81, 1908.
COTTON MILL OFFERED TO
BROWNSVILLE.

Does Brownsville want a cotton
mill? If so, it is now within reach.
It will take prompt and concerted ac-
ton to secure the enterprise, howev-
er. That such an enterprise would
thrive here can be proven by a visit
to the big cotton mill at Cuero. Tex
as. Cuero is no larger than Browns
vile, perhaps not quite so large, but
it is the site of a large cotton mill
which gives employment to scores of
hands, and adds large sum to the
money in circulation there. With the
new extension in the cotton industry
in this region, added to its many 9TH
er advantages, Brownsville would
make a most attractive site for cot
ton mill. The subject will be pre-
scented to the Lower Rio Grande Val
ley Commercial Club tomorrow night,
when the letter received by the secre-
tary of the club, which was published
IN yesterdays Herald, will be read
and considered. Brownsville must
exert herself to secure every enter
prise which may promote its develop
ment, and there could be no greater
aid towards that end than big cot
ton mill.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-31

The boxball tournament, which has
been in progress at the bowling alley
at Matamoros for several weeks, came
o and end last night. The White team
composed of Miss Eta Kowalski and
Paul Smith, proved the winner of the
first prize, with score of 231. The
tie between the Green and Pink
teams for second place was played
off last night, and, after close and
exciting game, the Pink, which is
composed of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Miller
of Matamoros, won the second prize
by three points. Mrs. v, wilkins OF
Brownsville and Paul Smith made
the highest individual scores, with
12S points each.
In honor of the conclusion of the
tournament, the alley had been deco
rated with palms. flags, Chinese Ian
terms, and various team colors, which
were arranged in bows and stream
ers along the walls. Mine Host
Schreck had installed extra piping
during the day, and the place fairly
cleaned with light.
After the last games were played,
photographs by flash light were taken
of the bowlers and their host in two
or three positions.
Afterwards, the entire party ad-
journed to the patio, where they
were entertained by Mr.. Schreck with
ice cream and cake. accompanied by
nothing stronger than Adams ale.
Cigars were also provided for the
gentlemen. Short speeches appropri-
ate to the occasion were made by sew
eral fthe gentlemen
1t was rather late when the merry
party dispersed, and those who reside
in the United States, who constituted
the greater part of the party, re-
turned to Brownsville Those present
were Mesdames Smith and Reed, Miss
Mabelle Smith and Mr.. Paul Smith of
Cleveland, O., U. S. Consul and Mrs.
A. Miller of Matamoros,
Misses Anita Cooke, Eta and Anita
Kowalski and Minnie McClintock,
Messrs. d. L. Spero, Solms, Thomas,
Albert Mason, and Judge Allen of
Brownsville. and Harry Smith of
Mexico City.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-31
Proposition to
Onion Growers

Continued from Page u
Mr.. Dustin favored the organization
of a strong marketing organization
of the truck growers for the purpose
of marketing the general truck pro-
ducts of this section.
Mr.. Wharton. manager of the Ohio
and Texas Sugar Plantation. was
asked to express his views, and gave
few ideas as to how to organize an
association for the purpsoe of pro-
tecting the interests of the growers,
and at the same time be within the
limits of he law His remarks were
brief but to the point.
At noon, the meeting was adj
journed until three o'clock this after
noon, at which time some definite ac-
ton was expected to be taken in the
matter. From the general trend of
opinion expressed by the various
members, it is expected that repre-
sentatives will be appointed to attend
the convention fthe Onion Growers
Association at Laredo, and that the
delegates will be instructed to advo-
cate the purchase of stock in the as
ISOLATION with a proviso that the as
ISOLATION shall amend its charter to
permit of its undertaking the mar
keting of general truck in addition
to onions from this section. In case
the move fails, the Gardeners will
probably undertake the organization
of a general marketing organization
on their own behalf and employ an
experienced sales manager for them
selves.
Those attending the special meet
ing of the South Texas Gardeners
are: Prof. E. C. Green, president;
Prof. w. F. Cummins of Brownsville;
Ed C. and Elmer E. Dustin, Mission;
Guy Branch, Harrington; Jno. R. Box.
Point Isabel; R. P. Boeye, Donna,
Hardy w Adams, Santa Maria; W. o.
Coleman, Brownsville; D. P Gay, Oh
mito: o. P. Archer, o. Pullian,
Brownsville; and John L. Box, Saw
age and r. NJ. Boss, secretary of the
association.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-31
"A COTTAGE FOR RENT.

do you know of cottage for
rent?" This question was asked of
The Herald this morning by new ar
rival, who is here with his family and
is seeking dwelling The same ques-
ton was asked a week ago by another
house hunter, and will doubtless be
asked very soon by some other per-
son bent upon the same quest.
Two cottages we're advertised for
rent in The Herald few weeks ago.
and the following day there were
six answers to the ad, and the cot
tages we're rented at once Now Inc
Herald knows of no places for rent
that severaliI entqeua. twstagemer'
It is encouraging to know, hoWeV-
that several rent cottages are to
no erected here shortly. and there is
~ doubt about their being rented
,,ofore they are even finished.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-31
FOR SALE.

Tulosa Ranch, Is miles below
Brownsville, L IL miles river front.
Contains over 1000 acres about one
third of which is suitable for irriga-
ton. SIS per acre John W. Hoyt,
agent. 7-1O-tf
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-31
THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
Candidates for State, District and
Tnunty Offices in Cameron
County.

For Governor
THOMAS NJ. CAMPBELL.
Tor Lieutenant Governor
A. B. DAVIDSON.
For Acknowledgement
R. V. DAVIDSON.
For Congress, 18th District
JOHN H. GARNER.
For Representative 95th District
IF. CANALES,
]. A. BROOKS.
For District Judge
W. B. HOPKINS.
For District Attorney
JOHN I. KLEIBER.
For District Clerk
THOMAS B. RUSSELL.
For County Judge
TOHN BARTLETT.
For County Attorney
E. K. GOODRICH.
For County Clerk
JOSEPH WEBB.
Tor Sheriff
GEIEDONIO CARA.
HOSEPH WEBB.
For Tax Collector
DAMASo LERMA.
For Tax Assessor
EZEKIEL CAVAZOS.
For County Treasurer
E. L. HICKS.
For County Surveyor
A. w. AMTHOR.
For Supt instruction
E. H. GOODRICH.
For Inspector Hides and Animals
TOMAS TIJERINA.
For Commissioner Prec. 2
J. CELAYA.
For Constable, Prec. 2
JUSTINE LOPEZ.
For Commissioner, Prec. 1
ANTENOGENES ORIBE.
For Commissioner, Prec. 3
w. S. CoRKILL.
For Commissioner, Prec.
E. B. RAYMOND.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-31

Editor D. s. Booth has again re-
sumed the editorial tripod in the
sanctum of the Alice Echo. No doubt
he feels at home, and the good people
of Alice are doubtless glad to well
come him back after his long absence.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-31
JAMESB. WELLS
cAttorney
at Law.

Successor to Powers & Maxan.
Powers & Wells, Wells & Rentfro
Wells, Rentfro 6 Hicks, Wells &
Wells, Stayton & Klebere .
1 buy and sell real estate and
investigate land titles. A COM
plete abstract Of all titles of rec-
ord in Cameron county, Texas.
Practice in all state and federal
courts when especially employed.
practice. Oi"'ion
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-31

Mr.. Denman, when in Brownsville
recently. said that the majority of
the democrats in other places of the
district wanted him instead of Gar
ner for representative. Evidently
someone has been imposing upon the
gentleman from Pearsall.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-31
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

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except Sunday, daily by mail postpaid
to any point is the United States,
Mexico or Cuba, or delivered By
carrier to any part of Brownsville,
Texas, or Matamoros, Mexico.
One copy one year. $500
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Weekly-Published Saturday, by
mail postpaid to any point in the
United States. or Mexico.
One copy six months. -. rs
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One copy three months. so
Subscriptions invariably due and
pabable in advance.
Advertising rate on application.
Make all checks payable to
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-31

Some women can never understand
- beauty is not to be purchased at
: "a dT,g store.-Yoakum Times.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-31

II is rumored that ]. S. Sherman,
the republican nominee for vice pres
ident may have to retire from the
ticket. owing to continued i'll health.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-31
BOXBALL TOURNEY
Is CONCLUDED
WHITE WINS FIRST PRIZE. PINK
AND GREEN PLAY OFF TIE
FOR SECOND, PINK WINS.

Conclusion of Exciting Contest Was
Celebrated ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Not Yet. Presented, as Customs
Regulations Prohibited Taking
Them to Matamoros for Presenta-
ton.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-30
PAPER TRUST ADDS $I2
TO GET BACK 90 CENTS
John Norris of Times Impresses
House Committee With
His Data

WASHINGTON, April 29.-More evi-
dence tending to show that there is a
combination Of paper manufacturers to
Ak the price of newsprint paper in the
United States was adduced today be-
fore the special committee Of the house
which is investigating the subject of
duty on wood pulp and print paper as
affecting the price in the United States.
John Norris of the New York Times.
representing the paper committee of
the American newspaper publishers
association, continued his testimony
and presented numerous letters and
documents to bear out this contention.
Apparently the committee was particu-
larly impressed with the annual state
ment of the International paper COM
pany for the fiscal year ended June 80.
1907, showing an increased cost of pro-
duction of so cents ton as against the
raise of price OF paper of $12 a ton.
Chairman Mann, appreciating the Inn
portance of this testimony, announced
that he would go to the bottom to
ascertain the cause of SO large an in
crease in the price OF paper During
the day Norris formulated many cues
tions which he wished the COMMITTEES
to PROFOUND at once to the Interna-
tional paper company and others, and
also submitted the names Of a dozen
persons identified with the paper BUSH
ness whom he desired subpenaed.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-30
Wheeler Appointed as
StrauS' Assistant
Notifies President He viii Ac-
cepf Secrefaryship of Conn
merce and Labor

WASHINGTON. April 29.-William r..
Wheeler today advised the president Of
his acceptance of the Office of assistant
secretary of commerce and labor. He
will enter upon his duties June I. He
will leave for California tomorrow, go
San Diego county, and reaching San
Francisco about May Is. While in San
Francisco Wheeler will open offices Of
the immigration commission and start
the investigation of immigration ques-
tions on the coast He remains mem
Der of the immigration commission and
is chairman of the subcommission in
charge OF Pacific coast Investigations.
his associates being Senator Lodge and
Professor jerks. Wheeler has appoint
partment of economics, University of
California, as chief of the investiga-
tons on the Pacific coast. Professor
Mitchell will organize a corps of field
assistants and make his headquarters
at San Francisco. The investigation
Will cover the OemanuS lot LABOR ana
the nature and trend of immigration
to the coast.
Wheeler was reluctant at first to ac-
lcept the new post, because he feared
that 1t would interfere with his work
on the commission. Both the president
and Secretary Straus assured him that
he would be In better position than
ever to assist In the immigration in
vestigations. The president urged
Wheeler to take the office, saying he
twas anxious to get more. western men
into the higher Offices here. All the
Californians here Joined in urging
Wheeler to accept. He has earned the
high regard Of his associates on the
commission and Is now regarded as one
of the authorities on the immigration
question. The ability displayed by Com
missioner Wheeler has been in fact SO
marked, and his personal popularity
is so great, that his friends foresee for
him promotion to cabinet position in
case of further changes.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-30

Patrick Calhoun, accused of
bribe giving, and Abe Rusf, IN
ternittently eonfessing bribe dis
tributor, followed each other into
the witness chair at the trial Of
TREY L. Ford, their join defend
ant, yesterday. They riyaled each
other in the determination not to
testify and both found the same
escape from the hazards Of the
witness chair. Silence was the
panacea for the woes of the higher
ups in Judge Lawlor's court yes
terday.
Thornwell Mutually. assistant
to Calhoun in the affairs of the
United Railroads, who is another
codefendant. was reported miss
ing yesterday by six deputy
sheriffs armed with subpenas, who
tried to hale him into court.
While the Calhoun silence was
hedged.about with legal lore. Ruef
thought he saw from the witness
stand chance TO spit out some
venom against the powers that
have wrested the city from his
evil grasp.
One question was put to him:
do you know TREY L. Ford?"
asked Assistant District Attorney
John O'Gara, who single handed
ly conducted the case.
RUFF ALSO SILENT s.
Il decline to answer" cried
Ruef, swapping out the words,
unless all the indictments against
me are dismissed in accordance
with the agreement l had with
the district attorney and the as
sistant district attorney known as
the immunity contract and on
the additional ground that a man
cannot be witness against him
self"
That is. ALL said O'Gara.
Ruef slid from the stand and winked
his eye at Calhoun and the Calhoun
counsel He had made bold splash.
but for all chat he was nervous when
he went on the stand. and looked
troubled. Ruef cannot assume the
iauntiness OF a year ago. Moreover. hs
is growing bald
The courtroom was packed during
the brief examinations OF Calhoun and
Ruef. The report that Calhoun was a
witness had been passed about town
in the morning and In the afternoon
when the attempt was made to take
the trolley magnate's testimony the
courtroom was crowded. Then when
Ruef was called from Judge Doonnxs
court the audience from that depart
ment jammed into Judge Lawlor's court,
as many as could. so the boss whose
curliness Is giving way to badness haa
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-30
Officers Capitulate to
Santa Barbara Maids
Flower Dance Ends With Invi-
tafion to Join Ia Festivities,
Which sey voyagers accept
By w. lRussem Cole
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SANTA BARBARA. April 2s.-For
the second time since the arrival OF the
Atlantic fleet at Santa Barbara. the Of
ficers Of the battleships have capitu-
lated to the women of the city 1t was
at the close of the wondrous dance of
the flowers. performed tonight in the
Plaza del Mar. which had been con-
verted for the occasion into a huge
tented arena. AS Senorita Ynez Dib-
blee de la Guerra futtered finally
from the center of the dancers space
at the end of her last enchanting dance
the lights hared up, the orchestra broke
into the quick strains OF lively two
step and from the sides of the tent
rushed. so or more beautiful women
who had taken part in the program.
holding out their arms to the officers
of the fleet and inviting them to leave
their seats and join in the dance.
Over the ratings of the boxes
swarmed the officers each to clasp the
woman who had Leckoned him, and
away they whirled over the smooth
floor. Other officers and civilians found
partners and the final ball to the off,
GERS of the fleet was under way
ENDS NIGHT OF BEAUTY
1t came at the close Of a night
marked by a scene OF beauty, second
only to that of the battle of flowers.
and together the battle and the dance
have, left memories that time cannot
efface. Above all else they will stand
out, in recollection as the most gorgeous
spectacles fof Santa Barbaras feet
fiesta. AS many people as could secure
seats In the huge tent crowded the
chairs and for two hours listened to
the strains of sweetest music, feasted
| in the glow of color from lights and
| flowers and reveled in the beauties OF
the dance.
To Senorita Dibblee and to Mrs Eliz-
abeth E. Burton belong the principal
measures of credit for the success OF
the spectacle. The former was the
| principal dancer and the latter the
| head of the committee in charge.
The center of the tent. which covers
the oullTc pldLd, was ulIcClly over lQc
fountain A bed OF beautiful pansies
surrounded the pool OF splashing water.
In circles, widening from the outer
edge in the dome of the tent. were
hundreds of shaded lights. while other
rows of incandescent bulbs were linked
in all directions between festoons
of Spanish moss and geraniums
About the outer edge of the canvas
floor was a line of living orange trees
and across the rear. opposite the ad-
mirars box, was a screen of moss be-
hind floral shield of red. white and
blue, studded with frosted lights
FLOWER DANCE OPENS
Shortly after O'Clock the dance
opened with the entrance of the, now-
ers-women gowned in flowing robes
that ranged from the pure white OF
| the lilies through the yellow and
orange tints of the poppies and mas
turttums, the red of the carnations and
the purple o. the pansies to the deep
blue of the dainty harebell Dancing
in pairs. they swept across the broad
open plaza, joining in the center of the
floor, and, finally. after executing intrf-
cate figures. advancing to Admiral
Continued ON Page 5, Column
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-30
QUESTIONS rur TO nUrr.

Assistant District Aftcrney 0'Ga<as
'.Do yeu know rsrsy L. Fsrass
Abe Rnefs SI decline 60 answer um-
less all the iadfcfmenfs axaIast me are
dismissed In acesraance WITH ths axrse-
meat 4 had with fhs district affsr~sx
and the assistant district attorney,
known q. the anmonify ssnfrnsfs ana
On the further aadifis.sz ErounG th@k
q man esa net be a witness agsinst
hsmseif.s,
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-30
Tars Haul Down Flag
to Wreck Restaurant
Sailors Fare but III at Hands of
Santa Barbarans, Who SIighf
Even Officers Wives
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL


SANTA BARBARA. April 29.-Stand-
Ing respectfully with heads barred until
a number of their companions, detailed
for the particular duty. had hauled
down an American flag from Its staff
over State. street restaurant and
stripped the building of every vestige
of the national colors used In decora-
tion, crowd Of more than 100 sailors
from the Atlantic fleet late last night
attacked and practically demolished
the place, causing the proprietor and
his employees to seek safety in frantic
flight through the rear entrance of the
building
The wrecking Of the eating house
was the elimination of the resentment
that has been growing among the en-
listed men of the fleet since their ar
rival in the city over the treatment
accorded them by many merchants and
tradesmen who have made 1t practice
to rob them right and left for private
gain.
GUARD SAVES BUILDING
Only the interference of the marine
guard sent ashore to patrol the city
saved the building from more COM
plete destruction at the. hands of the
angry bluejackets. The ships patrol
quelled the riot in quick order and the
sailors who had participated in the
affair dispersed sullenly and drifted
away from the scene of trouble
John Senich is the proprietor of the
place. He had opened the restaurant
at 121' State street, near the water
front In conjunction with another
which he operated farther up town,
only short time before the arrival of
the fleet, and it is claimed by the men
from the vessels that he has been prac-
ticing systematic holdup game from
the day the men first came ashore.
Anger reached its height when two
sailors went into the place late in the
evening and ordered a meal of steak
and coffee. When they rendered $40
gold piece in payment they were
ordered out of the place when they
objected to the charge. At first they
refused to go and guard was called
In. who, when they admitted that they
had ordered the meal without asking
the price. instructed them to leave
WAIT TO REMOVE FLAGS
The story quickly passed from group
to group among the sailors, and a
crowd collected in front of the restau-
rant. Restraint was possible only long
enough to wait for the removal of the
national colors, which they would not
assail, and then a rush was made for
the restaurant.
Stones and clubs crashed through the
huge show windows at the first on
slaught. doors went down and the men
swarmed inside. Senich and his walters
and cooks made no attempt to defend
themselves They broke their way out
OF the building into an alley at the rear
and ran for their lives. The naval po-
lice rushed in. but before their arrival
nearly every dish in the restaurant had
ben broken, partitions torn down and
furniture demolished. Then the crowd
melted away and no arrests were made.
In Santa Barbara there has been no
sympathy expressed today for the treat
ment given Senich, and the sentiment
Ccntinued ON Page 5, Column
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-30
CALHOUN
! IS SILENT
ON STAND
Trolley Magnate Refuses to In
criminate Himself in the
:. Ford Case
Ruef Will Not Testify, he Says,
Until Full immunity Is
= Given Him
Former Boss Winks at Head Of
United Railroads rs He /.
Slides From Stand IA
-es.
Sheriff's Deputies Seeking Mnl-
lally, Who VIII Be Wit.
ness Also .l
aUEsrIoNs Pur 10 CALHOUN.

QUESTIONS PUT TO CALHOUN.
Assist.at Dfstr4c< Attsrn<y o,Garns
'Whsn did syou come 70 s.H Fr,aeises
after the lsth day sf Aprz, 1assrs
Patrick Caihou~s II dselias % sn-
swer.o .
0'Gnr.s ain the meath sf May, tso&
did you teiI Frank A. Leach, supsrfn-
tendent OF the miat, 70 pay - fhs De-
fendant Ford sBo.o0osD
Calhoun sI decline. % snswexss ia
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-30

40 to the primary polls
on May S, republicans,
and break Herrin's
grip on California.
Herrfn will have a ticket
of. push" or comfortable
delegates in each assembly
district. You can beat that
tickef-do 1t.
The Lincoln Roosevelt
Ieague will have In each as
sembIy district a ticker
composed of men owing al
Iegiance to nobody but the
people. You can elect that
ficket-do II.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-30
TELEPHONE KEARNY SO
THURSDAY. APRIL 80. 1908 :
WEArHER coNpIrIoNs

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temperature. 66: minimum, 81.
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