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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15
TUESDAY, DECEMBER Is. 1908.
FOR PUBLICITY.

For the purpose of publishing an
advertising booklet. setting forth the
many attractions of ne Lower Rio
Grande Valley and otherwise adver-
Using its great resources. the Lower
Rio Grande Valley Commercial Club
has set out to secure subscriptions
on basis of one cent per acre for
every acre of land owned by the
large land owners of the Valley, and
so far the committee in charge is
highly gratified at the success of the
move. The subscription list was
started at the meeting of the club di-
rectors held here Saturday evening,
at which some of the prominent land.
owners of the Valley were present. 1t
is estimated that a booklet which
shall set forth the various resources
of the Valley, and give a true idea
of the wonderful development al
ready accomplished here and the i'm
mense possibilities offered. viii cost
at least $4,000. In addition to this
other plans looking to a proper ex-
hibit of the actual proofs of the facts
set forth in the booklet, viii cost
considerably more, hence it is neces-
sary for the land owners to extend
very liberal aid to the move That
those present were of one accord in
this important move, and realized
that it IS now up to" the land OWL
ers to do their part was evidenced
by the fact that nearly one-half of
the sum needed for the booklet was
subscribed at the meeting Saturday
evening. The matter was then left
in the hands of the committee, which
set out on Monday with the list. So
far, every land owner approached has
responded with his full quota of the
cost. and the club now has the salts
faction of being assured that the
funds Will be forthcoming for the
work of advertising this great Lower
Rio Grande Valley as it should be.
The Club deserves great credit for
its steady persistence, in the face of
some difficulties. in carrying
out the great objects to which it is
devoted. The plan for gaining the
necessary publicity contemplates no
selfish ends whatever. No one en-
terprise is to gain more prominence
than another in the scheme of ad-
vertising to be adopted, but only the
wonderful soil, products, climate and
other great possibilities of this Val
ley will be set forth. The best talent
obtainable will be employed in the
descriptive work for the booklet
which viii be made as attractive as
possible with cuts showing various
views OF the Valley, and no pains
will be spared TO make it a work Of
art, as well as a very practical guide
to prospective investors who may Wis
it this section.
The Herald feels that none who
are actually interested in the devel-
opment of this section will need urg-
ing to come forward and do their
part in this very commendable en-
terprise. The plan need only be IN
folded to them in order to secure
their cooperation.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15
NEW COUNTY SEAT
IS GROWING FAST
OVER HUNDRED LOTS REPORTED
SOLD IN FEW WEEKS.
Large Lumber Yard Opened and
Number of Buildings Already Tn
der Way-Water Problem Solved
By Fine Well in Public Park.

Chaplin, the new county seat of Hi
dalgo county is to have a first-class
lumber yard, reports Judge D. B.
Chaplin of that place, who spent last
night here. According to Judge Chaplin,
the H. D. Taylor Lumber Company is
now unloading ten cars of lumber at
Ebenezer, which is being hauled over
land to Chaplin, which is the first in
stallment of a shipment of fifty cars.
The judge reports real estate very ac-
tive at Chaplin
"Oyer 100 lots have been sold in
Chaplin within the past few weeks, " he
stated. and many of those who have
purchased lots have declared their in
tention of making their home there
and will begin to build just as soon
as trains are in operation upon the
new railroad. Among the number
who are now building in Chaplin is
Sheriff John Closner of Hidalgo coun-
ty, who is erecting a handsome frame
residence which he expects to occupy
about the first of January. Ramon
Cara has Just completed a general
merchandise store on the southwest
corner of the park and Manuel Sam
ano is contemplating the erection of
two brick stores on the northeast cor
ner of the square.
Judge Chaplin states that he is now
having bricks burned for two story
Office building. which he expects to
erect in the near future. The judge
also reports that a great many new
people are arriving in Chaplin each
day and that the hotel there is taxed
to its utmost capacity.
Among the improvements recently
made at Chaplin is a well on the pub
lie square, recently bored by Box
Bros. of Isabel. This well is 140
feet in depth and has 10 feet of wat
er in it. A hot air pump is used for
drawing the water and has flow of
O0 gallons of water per hour. Judge
Chaplin states that the water from
this we'll is of excellent quality and
that although the pump is kept going
continuously the flow of water does
not seem to diminish at all.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15
LETTER LIST

Following is the list of letters re
naming uncalled for in the Browns
vile postofIice for the week ending
November. %. 1908:
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

Published every evening
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 BIatamoros, Mexico.
One copy one year. 5000
One copy six months. 500
WeekIy-Published Saturday, by
mail postpaid to any point in the
United States, or Mexico.
One copy six months. -. rs
One copy one year $3.50
One copy three months. so
Subscriptions invariably due and
pabable in advance.
Adv .ltising rate on application.
Make all checks payable to
MRS. JESSE o. WHEELER.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15
Teachers Institute.

Brownsville, Texas, Dec. IA, 1908
The County Teachers Institute will
be held in the High School Building
in the City of Brownsville, Texas, be-
ginning Friday, December IS, and
continue in session Saturday Decem-
Der 18th, Monday, December 21st.
Tuesday, December 22d,and Wednes-
day. December 23rd, 1908, Prof c. G.
Hallmark, Conductor.
E. H. GOODRICH,
12-14-17 County Superintendent
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15

Sentiment against the bull fight is
growing in Mexico according to the
Monterey News. But until the Ameri-
can tourist is educated up to a stand
point where he viii not wish to see
at least one bull fight, it is not like
ly that our Mexican neighbors viii re
nOunce them entirely. Bull fights
are profitable during the tourist sea
son.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15
Notlce.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the First National
Bank of Brownsville, Texas. will be
held at its banking house on Tuesday,
January 18th. 1909. at p. m. for
the election of directors and the
transaction of such other business as
may properly come before the meet
ing.
12-12-1m A. Ashheim, Cashier.
Brownsville, Texas, Dec. y. 1908.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15
APersoasl Appeal.

If we could talk to you personally
about the great merit of Foley
Honey and Tar, for coughs, colds and
lung trouble, you never could be in
duced to experiment with unknown
preparations that may contain some
harmful drugs. Foley's Honey and
Tar costs you no more and has a rec
ord of forty years Of cures.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15
Gentlemen.

Denovion Butler, Mr. Ernest l..
Barrow, ST.. Higinio de la Rosa, Sen
ior Luis Flores, Guadalupe G. Cara,
Sr. Dimas Galvan, Senior d. Martin
Gonzales Pena, Francisco R. Jimenes,
(3). H. R. Kephart. Mr.. W. P. Pack
imam. Senior Eulalio Rodriguez, Sr.
Aurelio Valdez, A. c. Webster.
Persons calling for the above let
tiers will please say advertised.
R. B. RENTFRO, Postmaster.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15
LAND BARGAIN.

Fifteen thousand acres in Artesian
belt on railroad between Yturria and
Raymondville in lots of five thous-
and acres. or more. sandy loan. clay
subsoil. Sweet surface water, well i'm
proved, good timber. Ten to twelve
dollars per acre. Apply to A. 7.
Woodhouse. Raymondville, Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15
Notice.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Merchants Ma
tional Eank of Brownsville, Texas,
viii be held at its banking house on
Tuesday, January 18th, 1909, at
four o'colck p. m. for the election of
directors and the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before the meeting.
J. G. FERNANDEZ,
'12-11-1m Cashier.
4. MN, r,rErrSsr- ~ rF,rEr, rrrrF1 am
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15
Notice.

If you intend to plant some Cali
fornia fruit trees. grape cuttings or
rooted vines (grown at our own vine
yards), place your orders with us be-
fore the 18th of this month. as the
car will leave California about Dec.
30. If you like to sell your real es-
tate quick, list it with us; if you like
to buy the best in the Valley at the
lowest price, you must see US.
F. Grosshauser & Co.,
1854 Mercedes, Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15

Land Bargain. For only a short
time 1000 to 5000 acres fine land,
we'll located, with canal, $500 to
$4,000 per acre. Cash. Address J.
D., Box 413, Brownsville, Texas.
c10-2 " If
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15

More people are taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy every year. 1t is con-
sidered to be the most effective rem
edy and bladder troubles that medi-
cal science can devise. Foley's Kid
ney Remedy corrects irregularities,
builds up worn out tissues and re-
stores lost vitality It viii make
you feel well and look well
Sold by all druggists.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15

ADVERTISE IN THE HERALD
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-15

Senorita Paula Asevedo, Miss Bes-
sic Barney. Sra. Braulia G. de Davila,
Sencra Petra Lopez, Ventura Olivera,
Juana Ramos de Olvera, Sonora Car
DINA Salinas, Sonora Julianita F.
Saldana. Senorita Junita Torres.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-01-07
SAYS ERRORS IN NAVY !.
UNFIT IT FOR BATTLE
Expert Declares the Boosted Fight
ing Ships Are Merely Death
Traps.
Amor BELT IS TOO LOW.
Defects in Construction Pointed
Out and Promotion System
Is Scored.

Henry Reuterdahl, associate of the
United States Naval Institute and
American editor of Fighting Ships,
is the author of a startling article on
The Needs of Cur Navy in the jan
uary McClure's. Mr. Reuterdahl's ex-
pertness on naval matters isInot dis
puted and neither is his patriotism.
He agrees with President Roosevelt
that navy must be built "and all its
training given in time of peace" and
with this in view he exposes defects
In our first-class battle ships and ar
mored cruisers which all but make
them useless as a efficient units in a
fleet on heavy sea and in real action.
Mr.. Reuterdahrs criticisms appear
to be the more amazing on account of
the contention that most, if not all of
the weak points he emphasizes. will. be
acknowledged by sea-going officers, "or,
if the reader is sufficiently interested,
by the testimony of his own eyes.
His principal points are the follow
ing:
That the shell-proof armor of the
American battle ships is virtually be-
low the water line where it will do no
good, leaving the broad side of the yes
sci exposed to the shells of tbe enemy.
That this defect has been pointed
out time and again; that other nations
years ago recognized it as fatal and
now have armor wrapped around the
sides of their war vessels from five to
seven feet above the water line
That, despite repeated accidents on
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-01-07
:sA(Ss:s:s, Side;
The News ~

Money is suffering from bad circulation.
Pennsylvania miser who spent only 3
cents last year is dead. He just couldn't
bear the increase in living expenses.
An Aurora (Ill.) physician has discov-
cred that peanuts are beauty diet This
ought to. be a circus for some people.
An Eastern banker says, "Ne want
more common sense We want also more
dollars, which are not so common now.
If prices Of bread and meat keep on
coming down, pretty soon the average
man can afford to eat three meals day.
Chief Sprybuck, the Indian who drank
quart of blue paint, is carrying the
decorative interior" fad ia an extreme.
With 100000 divorce suits in ten
years. the United States is plainly in need
of a national "StayMarTied Association"
After a while it may dawn on the army
recruiters that the average soldier doesn't
look upon S13 a month as any great graft
Secretary Cortelyou is trying to inn
press us with the fact that stockings were
made to be worn and not to hoard money
in
James j. Hill says the railroads need
billions Of dollars. From present pros
poets il will be some time before they
get 'em.
An Italian count one American heiress
married turned out to be an ex-convict.
Some of the other counts haven't Jet been
convicted.
Those people who will fail to notice the
absence of I'm God We Trust" from the
new ten-doIlar gold pieces will be largely
in the majority.
Astronomers are worrying over the fact
that the rings Of Saturn are disappearing.
Maybe the hard times have compelled her
to pawn EN-
Fines aggregating $4,000 have been in
ficred upon party Of hazers IN q Chi
csgo school. There won't be any more
hszing in that school.
Every time the price Of meat goes mp a
cent it costs the American conguuer
$16s.0 10000. That's enough to drive
nan to breakfast food.
If .irs. stuyvesant Fish can engineer
an efective crusade against American
girls marrying ftseigners, she will save
this country lots Of money and the girls
lots Of trouble.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-01-07
NEW YORK.

Trade as whole has been quiet and
industry has slackened perceptibly, but
the financial situation has eased, except
where, as in the case of New York. large
end of the year disbursements have TO be
provided for. Mild weather is still com
planned of as affecting retail trade in
seasonable goods. such as clothing, shoes,
rubber footwear and kindred lines At
some cities the usual January reduction
sales We're held in December, in many in
stances occurring before Christmas. Job
bing trade was quiet till after the latter
date, when the usual clearance sales of
wash and other dress fabrics were made,
arousing a fair amount of interest.
Wholesale business has been quiet and
both this line and the jobbing trade note
the receipt of many requests to delay
shipment of goods
Business failures in the United States
for the week ending Dec. % number aa6,
against 800 last week aud 16l in the like
week of 1906. 212 In 1905. 21S in 1904
and 200 in 1903. Canadian failures for
the week number 80, as against 40 last
week and Is in this week year ago
Bradstreet's Commercial Report
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-01-07
CHICAGO

business for the year is now virtually
completed, and the necessary preparasl
tons for inventories and repairs to ma
chinery engage more attention. Develop
mcnts this week have not been without
encouragement for the future banking
conditions made a closer approach to the
normal, money circulated more freely and
the Christmas trade rose to proportions
which indicated increasing cheerfulness
among the people.
Exchange upon New York works;
smoothly. country banks bid oitener fer
commercial paper and the discount rate
for local account is less rigid. although
still quoted at Z per cent. Mercantile
collections have not recovered promptness
at western points, but they bring less
trouble, and the record of defaults re-
mains comparatively unimportant
Manufacturing conditions reflect fur
Their curtaiied production and temporary
reduction in hands employed 1t is noted
that inquiries are substantially better in
pig iron and structural steel, while the
rail and wire mills have bookings run
ming months ahead.
Failures reported in the Chicago dis
trict number %, against % last week
and IL a year ago. Those with liabilities
over $1,000 number I, against u last
week and in 1906.-Dun's Review of
Trade.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-01-07


eridge reduced the time limit of sela-
torial apprenticeship by speaking after
three months occupation of a Senate
seat. Davis purpose to establish a
new record had been widely advertised
and there was large crowd to hear
him.
In 1898 Davis was Attorney General
of Arkansas and. while in this position,
secured the Democratic nomination for
Governor. Although bitterly opposed
by practically every newspaper in the
State he was elected by one of the
largest majorities ever given in Ar
karsas Three times he was elected
Governor He is of restless, nervous
temperament. devoted 70 his family. an
enthusiastic lover of books and keen
student of men. He is of fine appear
ance, being over six feet tall. His
daughter is his constant companion and
stenographer. Senator Davis is a
nephew of the illUstrious Southerner
whose name he bears.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-01-07
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Chicago-Cattle, common To- prime,
$500 to $6.15; hogs, prime heavy, $500
to $40; sheep. fair to choice, $500
to $4.25. wheat. No. ,, 97e 20 99c;
corn. No. ,, CSC to 59c; OATS standard,
47c TO 49c; rye, No >, tic TO 7aa; hay,
timothy, $11.00 to $1T00 prairie, $500
to $12.50 butter, choice creamery PIC
to 29c; eggs, fresh. pc to 27c; potatoes,
per bushel, soc to 60c.
Indianapolis--Ca Cattle, shipping, $500
to 5000; hogs, good to choice heavy
$4.00 to $4.S5; sheep, common to prime,
$500 to $4.25; wheat, No. ,, 97c TO lSc;
corn, No. white, 53c to Doc; oats, No. 2
white, 49c to 52c-
st. Louis-Cattle, $3.50 to $685.; hogs,
$500 70 81 g.; shecp S3.oo to 1928;
wieat, No. 2, $1.o2 TO $l0S corn, No. 2,
sc to 53c; oats, No. ?, 47c TO 4sc; rye,
No. 2, Toe to roc.
Cincinnati-C Cattle, $400 to 1925
hogs, $500 to $40; sheep, $500 TO
S425; wheat. No. =, 99c TO $1.01 corn,
No. 2 mixed, DOC to 56c; oats, No. 2
mixed 47c to 4Sc; rye, No. ., Sic to Sic.
Dctroit-Cattle, $500 to $3.50; hogs,
$500 10 $40; sheep, $3.50 to $4.75;
wheat, No. ., $101 to $l.03; corn, No. 8
yellow, 60c to Gle; oats, No. 3 white,
53c to 54c; rye, No. .. soc to SIC.
Milwaukee Wheat, No. northern,
$107 to $1.10; corn, No. 3, 57c to Csc;
oats, standard 49e to Soc rye, No. 1,
rec to SOC; barley, No. 2, 97c TO $l.00;
pork, mess, $3.50.
Bufralo-Cattle, choice shipping steers,
$500 to $500; hogs, fair to choice, $3.50
to $40; sheep, common to good mixed,
S4.00 to $3.50; lambs, fair to choice,
$500 to $7.25.
New York--Cattle, $500 to $3.50;
hogs. $3.50 to 1925; sheep. $500 to
s4.75; wheat, No. red. $1.05 to $l,06;
corn, No 2, 64e to Sic; oats, natural
white, soc to SIC; butter, creamery, 25c
to Soc eggs, western, 22c to 24c.
Toledo Wheat, No. . mixed, S1.00 TO
S102 corn, No. mixed. SOC 10 Gle:
oats No. mixed, 53c to sic: rye, No.
2, roc to Soc; clover seed, prime, $1,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-01-07
Could Cut Fares In Two.

According to newspaper declarations,
York City will. in its coming report to
the Legislature, make some rather start
ling declarations and suggestions in re-
gard to the railroad companies of the city.
l. is limited, for instance. that the com
mission will declare that with proper cap
Utilization, the railroads could carry pas
sengers at less than half the fares now
charged, and still make large profits. In
totaling up the business for the year end
ing June 80, it was found that the re-
ceipts of all the New York City COM
panies amounted to $G6.093,776. The to-
tai operating expense for the year was
$aT013,062, leaving balance of $780,
OS0,714
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-01-07
Labor warns civic Federation.

The significant feature of the banquet
preceding the annual meeting of the Ma
tional Civic Federation at New York was
the warning contained in the speeches of
Gor1pers and Mitchell. the labor leaders,
that the proposed reduction in wages
would be fought to a finish. Gompers
wanted to know if the soil was less fer
tile. its treasures less valuable, or if la
boring men had become less industrious.
and held that every such reduction of
wages to meet such conditions as now ex-
ist had only made matters worse. The
reason he advanced was that when you
reduce the laboring mans earning capac-
ity you reduce his consuming power, and
thereby intensity what Yves already bad
enough" He therefore gave notice that
in this instance the employers would not
.shave the plain sailing they had few
wears ago" He said the American work
ingman had come to the conclusion that
h. was not responsible for the financial
breakdown and that he was not going to
be the chief sufferer Andrew Carnegie
spoke a strong word for asset currency
as the true remedy for the existing trou-
bic. He did not think the central i.1nk
was necessary. When the federation met
on Tuesday August Belmont resigned as
president. and Seth Low. former Mayor
of New York, was elected to the vacant
Office
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-01-07
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Attorney General Davis Of Texas. after
conference at Dallas. decided to run for
third term on the anti-Bailey issue.
The schooner Jesse Barlow was run
down near Pollock Rip lightship on Cape
Cod. The crew of six men had narrow
escape.
Seth Low, former president OF Column
bia university, has been elected president
Of the National Civic Federation to suc-
coed August Belmont at the New York
meeting
Admiral Dewey gave dinner at his
home in Washington. His birthday is
Dec 2G. but the dinner was held when
. was SC that the President might at
tend
Ex-senator w. 4. Clark Of Montana
is acting as mediator at Butte in the
fight between the labor unions and the
Rocky Mountain BELL Telephone Com
pany.
The national board of arbitration. in
which newspaper publishers and the In
ternational Typographical Union are IN
terestcd, met at Indianapolis and discuss
ell the printers scale paid in Chicago.
Foreigners attacked Constable James
Dolan at Lebanon. Pa. when he attempt
ed 10 arrest coal thieves. and the conSta-
bic. in self defense. shot into the crowd,
killing two HungaFians.
Peru and Chile. through the medium Of
Senior Balmaceda. the Chilean minister
to Peru. and Senior Polo. the Peruvian
minister Of foreign affairs. signed their
first treaties Of amity in Lima
The ligerysnan who furnished the car
riage for President Roosevelt and others
10 ride in at the opening Of the ia mes
town fair has sned Gov. IIoke Smith and
the Georgia commissioners for 500, al
leging that be has not been paid.
After twelve hours Of strike the execTi-
tive committee Of the New York Cab
mems Union ordered the men back to
work. on a compromise Of SO a week.
instead Of Si4. which they we're getting
When the agreement was announced me
fren became 50 violent that the police fad
to be called.
George Wilson, alias Williams tcol-
eredl arrested in Philadelphia on suspi-
cion thar he was implicated in the murder
81 Frederick Roner in Orange. y. j.
would not admit the charge. though put
through third degree" A pawnbrok-
or identified him as the man who pledged
a diamond ring belonging to the murdered
man-