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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-02-19

ing in the postoffice of Brownsville,
for the week ending Saturday,
February IS, 1908, are as follows:
LADIES LIST.
Barrera Sra. Marcelina, Corona
Sra. Estefana, Chapa Sra. Marga-
rita, Flores ManueIa. Garcia Sra.
Dolores c. de, Hobbies Miss Anna,
Hoffman Mrs. Hattie, Hall Miss
Mamie, Jones Miss Elizabeth. Nc
Clure Mrs. Bessie, Medina Slita.
Bicente, Moore Mrs. Chas. w,
Narcotic Sra. Josefina, Montanes
Srita. Manuela, Mancilla Mariana
G. de, Ramos Isabel. Pore NADIA
ma, Rhue Mrs. Abba. Riva Juana
R. de, Salazar Francisco G. de.
Smith Mrs. Geo. H., Saldafil Sra.
Maria. Smith Mrs, Taylor Mrs.
II. S.
GENTLEMEN.
Anderson John. E Alanis Jua-
nito, Brown Herbert S.. Beers J
E., Biller Monsr Jan B. (2),
Beckman NJ. L., Campos Felipe,
Cisneros Fidel. Clery Havy, Davis
H. S, Burden Wesly. Enbanks
Daniel, Gonzalez c., Gutierrez
Martin, Guaj ardo Macario, Guitar
Jr. Odo,n. Hinojosa Frutoso,
Harlan Nat F.. Hernandez Pas
cual, Holivo Tomas, Johnson
Charles, June ]. H, Lawrence
Fred, Laudes J. A. Cd, Ledesma
Norberto, Ledesma Pedro, Miller
H. c., Mcbride J. NJ, Murray
John, Martin James, Nunamaker
c. ", Cortes F., Ramirez Bill,
Relies Gregorio Rock " S (2).
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-02-19
LIST OF LETTERS.

The uncalled for letters remain
ing in the postoffice of Brownsville,
for the week ending Saturday
February Is, 1908, are as follows:
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-02-19
Tomato Salad.

For a pretty and most delicious
salad use solid ripe tomatoes (as
many as persons to be served), wash
the tomatoes and scoop out a por-
ton of the centers, filling with
crisp chopped cucumbers, then place
each tomato on three or four crisp
lettuce leaves. Serve with either
mayonnaise or French dressing.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-02-19
For Sale.

Posts and frewood-300O mez-
quite posts and 500 cords of fire.
wood, delivered on cars at Mamie,
Mercedes branch line. For parti-
culars address L. E. Bennett, P.
O., Abram, Texas. 2-17-6t.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-02-19
For Sale.

Eleven acre farm three miles
from Brownsville. brick dwelling,
Eve rooms. underground -istern,
barn, all fenced, on resaca, for
S1,700. Easy terms.
w. S. DoUGHERTY.
1928 If. Abram. Hidalgo. Texas.
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LOCAL ITEMS
Eat at the American Restaurant.

(! Six-dollar wood and oil heaters
for S4.o8 tomorrow. Brownsville
Hardware Co.-2-1e-3t.
All who have available rooms for
homeseekers should notify E. H.
Herman. Box 42i. 2 loft.
For Sale:-Seven spans of large.
young mules; also complete grad
er's outfit at a bargain. Address
ID. K. M, Herald Office. 2-1e2t.
1 Wanted to Reni:-A business
building on Elizabeth street, in
business center. Address d. KIN.
Herald Office. 1922.
Have you tried it? Ali who
have say the American Restaurant
is the best in town. Try them,
next door to moving pictures.
2-19-3t
For public stenographer and ac-
countant. see A. w. Lane, oppo-
site Alonzo's grocery, phone 81.
Books audited; new sets opened.
2-Ie-det.
POSITION WANTED By First
class stenographer, in Or near
Brownsville. First class references.
Speaks English and Spanish. Ap
ply to Jesse Wolff, P. o. Box 173,
or 3ollack's store. 2-17-tf.
If the party who carried a pair
of gold mounted glasses from THE
HERALD office about two months
ago, will return them nothing
further will be said. The glasses
may be left in the Office or sent by
mail
A new addition to the immigra-
ton Office is fine bull terrier, who
rejoices in the name of Don. He
arrived with Inspector Joy FROM FL
Paso. Don is already at home at
Immigration headquarters, and the
force adopted him as their
mascot.
Ten acres excellent vegetable
and fruit land, cleared, adjoining
McAllen townsite and on Hidalgo
canal, now in operation. Owner
leaving, and land will be sold
cheap, part cash. Call on E. c.
Hendrix, Hidalgo, Texas.
e.. o. d. 2-11-tf.
The big crowds patronizing the
moving picture shows have COM
PEELED the proprietors to enlarge
their seating capacity, which they
have done by putting in more seats
as far back as the room would al
| low.
Late yesterday afternoon, the
horses attached to a street hack,
in which Mrs. M. Hanson was rid
ing, in the neighborhood of the
Rio Grande depot, became fright
ened at some hides hanging on a
fence and ran away. They ran
only a short distance when the
hack struck against a telephone
pole being almost demolished Mrs.
Hanson, who was the only occupant
of the hack, was thrown to the
ground and the driver was thrown
against the pole. Both were
picked up unconscious, but fortu-
nately neither was very badly
injured. Mrs. Hanson's injuries
consisted in a sprained ankle and a
bruise on the knee. The driver,
whose name is Fedricke Lambarte,
was much more seriously hurt,
having struck his head against
the pole. 1t was feared at first
that his injuries might prove fatal,
but he is said to be recovering from
the effects of the blow.
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Continued From First Page.1

finally laid stress upon the statistics
concerning the business of the office,
which We're printed in The Times
Dispatch yesterday. After goin.
through the post-office and spending
much time in inspecting the various
departments the visitors were taken
upstairs, where they met Judge Pritch-
ard, and spent some time with him.
They We're then escorted over that por-
ton of the building by Judge Pritchard
and Clerk Joseph p. Brady, of the
United states Court, and they found
similar congestion there. A circuit
was made of the entire block and as
the party passed slowly around it every
phase of the situation was discussed.
Though other members of the COM
mttee said but little. it is not thought
that they all fully agree with DR..
Bartholdt in his decided opposition to
the proposition of Congressman Lamb
which is so earnestly backed by POST
master Cabell and the business men Of
the city.
After spending more than an hour
in looking over the situation, the wish
tors went to the West End, and en-
joyed brief spin through Lee Dis
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trict. Returning, they stopped at the
Jefferson. where they rested until the
banquet, which took place at o'clock.
The Banquet.
Covers were laid for 100. and the
banquet was q brilliant affair, lasting
until long after midnight. The invited
guests were Governor Swanson. Lieu
Ellyson, Mayor Nc
Carthy. Judge Jeter G. Pritchard, Judge
Edmund Waddll, Jr.. and Hon. l.. l..
Lewis.
Mr.. Frank D. Williams, president OF
the Chamber of Commerce, acted as
toastmaster and Governor Swanson
welcomed the visitors on behalf of the
State. The speech OF the Governor
was eloquent and patriotic, and it often
provoked applause. He said all the
Congressman were friends of his. He
had served with them, and he felt sure
they would give Richmond relief from
her present congested postal conditions.
After speaking of the affection and
esteem in which Virginia and her peo-
pie are held throughout the country,
the Governor said:
Il am anxious for Richmond to have
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-14
SON OF MAYOR AND
OTHERS ARRESTED
Skaters Charged With Disorderly
Conduct and Refusal to Move
When Told.

1 tWhi1e crowd Of perhaps 2VU peopic
were roller skating last night on '' y !.
street. between Bombardy street anu
Allen Avenue, a resident OF INC neigh, !,
borhood became tired of the morse a l
ItclepIoned to the Second Police s,a'io''
to have an officer sent to put a stop to
t6e racnet An unexpected difficulty,
Eres,lting in the arrest OF three prom
nent young men, ensued.
Bicycle officer Clark responded 70
lthe call Wien lie arrived at the placo
where the skating party wax In pro-
gress, i. p. Mccarthy. son Of Mayor
McCarthv. told the others, 1t is alleged
to keep on regardless of the oticer.
Not desiring to arrest any one. mercy
for skafing, and wishing only TO ciear
tile street, as he had been ordered 10
do. Clark directed the crowd to move.
This the skaters refused to DO ana
j. p. Mccarthy and Charles II. Phillips
were arrested. 1r the meantime OH
Ger Parkinson had also been sent 10
the place, in response to several more
complaints which had been lodged. ana
he arrested w. +. Augustine. The young
men are charged with disordcrly con-
duct and refusing to move when or
dered by police officers to do so.
Crowds Out Again.
But even with the prospect of oeins
fined, the skating crowds were IN their
glory again yesterday and last nisnt.
Apparently the only persons WHO uiu
not see them were the Jourhais.s
who write for an afternoon paper. ono
of the evening papers said that nun
dreds-it seemed thousands-put on
their rollers" Thursday night. when
was true but it's contemporary took
the other side of the argument out OF
Ignorance or merely to contradict.
Justice Crutchfeld declares that he
cannot enforce the old ordinance. which
may be repealed at the next meeting
of Council. The attempt to show that
the ordinance referred to ce-skating
was a bit far-fetched. Old people re-
member the. roller skating craze In
1885. which was responsible for the
edict againstit.
Indeed, an attempt was made to
show that the law against skating was
aimed ut those who flicker UP and
wobble." Its meaning. however, Is
plain.
Justice John Nay skate.
"1f this craze keeps up" Justice
CrutchflaId is quoted as saying. II
work in the morning and skate home
to lunch" The judge is not in favor
of turning over the streets to the
sporting crowds, although he gave no
direct intimation as to what he would
do with the merrymakers. He has been
urged to forget the law, which shows
the popularity Of skating and the de-
sire of those who take part to let I'll
continue.
Some smart man who is thinking of
opening q rink IS doubtless the original
said citizen last night.
81 have seen thousands whirling along
the streets. and l enjoy the spectacle
even if l have to dodge and take an
other route. LetT'em roll"
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Harvey, r. b. Wren. w. NJ, Jr.
Company G.

Company C is just year old, but 1t
made an cnviable record. Although a
large percentage of the men have
never had any military training before,
the organization of the company, the
drill and the execution of the various
movements last night were equal in
excellence to those of the other com
panies, which are made up largely of
men who have been in the service for
several years.
The manual of arms and squad drill
were the principal tactics which COL
onel Dempsey required. and these We're
gone through with in an excellent
manner. Company C, indeed. acquitted
itself with much credit. and received
a generous ovation from the ladies' and
gentlemen assembled.
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OPPOSED TO SITE AND LARGER SUN

think the site good one. owing to
the fact that so much of the
space is under the hill and not sub
tect to natural sunlight, and he is of
opinion that the property now owned
by the government including the
Shafer Building, is ample for all pur-
POSES. 50 far as space is concerned
DR.. Bartholdt believes the building
should be downtown and not on Broad
Street. but he several times remarked
that he had rarely seen a more unde-
sirable location in all his experience
for post-ofiice Every time the
lower end Of the block was referred to
by CaptainN Lamb or Mr.. Cabell the
chairman would shake his head, and lie
finally said that the government had
no idea of giving s1,soo,OoO for a
public building in Richmond, with a
population of $4,000, when st. Louis,
with a population of 100000. had &c
ceved only $3.50 900 for such pur-
pose.
Mr.. Cabcll Explains.
In taking the committee over the
Office, Mr. Cabell paused in every
department to point out congested con-
ditions and lack of space, and lie
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-14
New Cocaine Law
Now in Effect

Governor Swanson yesterday morn
Ing signed the bill making 1t
felony to sell cocaine or cocninc
preparations except on DOCTORS
prescription. The bill Is an cmcr-
Agency measure, md goes into effect
ut once.
Sellers of cooke" In however
small quantities, and all those dis
covered with the drug In their pos
session, Will now have mn OppOrtu-
nifty to spend a year or two mt the
pcnitentinry learning to make shoes.
Az Police Justice Crutchtield re-
marked when s. j. London wns be-
Ing tried in his court. the merchants
who were caught selling cocaine mt
TINT time should thank the police
who stopped them before this new
statute, making the sale felony
went into effect.
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a flrst-class post-office. because I want
her to be in close touch with all the
world. want post-ofiice large
enough 10 spread the love and good
fellowship Virginia has for her sister
States, and l believe these gentlemen
will see that we get It,
The Governor declared that sectional
hate had long since vanished. and that
when Confederate soldiers fought un-
der the Stars and Bars from Santiago
to Pekin. the walls of sectionalism
were battered down and the American
people again became pne.
The next speaker was DR.. Bartholdt,
who congratulated himself and other
members OF the committee upon drop
ping In on Richmond when such fine
banquet had been spread. and praised
the people Of the city lavishly for their
hospitality. He declared that Rich
mond was no longer slow. but had come
to be as live and progressive as any
other up-to-date American city.
In referring to Governor Swanson,
the speaker said they entered Congress
together II thought lie had the ora
torical powers" he continued, "and
had the good. hard political sense"
This created great laughter. and DIR.
Bartholdt proceeded to tell OF tie
that bound him very close to Virginia
He said Mr.. George Tucker. an uncle
of ex-Consressman II. st. George Tuck
er. was editorial writer on ST. Louis
paper owned by his father in-law dur
Ing the war. 1t was the only one In
st. Louis that took the side OF the
South. Mr., Tucker wrote hot South
ern editorial. and afterward fled, under
threats by Union people. The owner
or the paper was arrested court-mar-
tailed and ordered shot by General FIRE.
mont. Mr. Tucker returned on the fatal
day and told General Fremont that he
wrote the articles. His gallantry so
touched the general that both Mr..
Tucker and DR.. Bartholdt's father-in-
law were pardoned.
Cor Him Guessing.
Your post-office situation has got
mo guessing he said, coming to this
point. Il thought there was harmony
here about what you wanted, hut Il
reminds me of what the Irishman said
about the cat and dog seen lying down
peacefully together. His wife remark
ed upon the harmonious picture ana
asked Pat why they could not live that
way.
We are joined together in holy we'd
lock. he replied You just tie their tails
together and see what kind of har-
mony there will be.
WV, DIS 10 your pOSt-OinCe situation,
am not at all orthodox. L did not
come down here with any precon-
ceiVed idea as to what should be done,
But IL any one of you could tell me
confidentially where that new union
depot Is to be located I can tell YOU
where your post-oftice ought to be. our
theory is that post-office should be
a workshop affordlng comforts and
conveniences for those who have to
work in 1t. 1t should not be built with
reference TO ornament, though, OF
course. 1t should be of such appear
ance as to comport with its surround
ings.
"a mistake seems to have been made
by the purchase of the additional build
ing. which Will be of very little use for
a post-office.
What we will do cannot say. We
will think over it carefully. But II
Will tell you that your sudden and
genuine hospitality has captured one
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-14
PORTRAIT OF CUTsHAW
started to place ono In Lee

Camp.
y movement to have an oil paint
ing of the late Colonel Wffred T.
Cutshaw. City Engineer of Richmond.
hung on the walls of Lee Camp Hall
among the portraits of distinguished
Confederate chieftains, was launched
at the meeting of the camp last night
and at once considerable sum was
secused. Those who wish to con-
tribute to the fund may leave thar
subscriptions with Captain James 4.
Gray, at the City Bank.
Mr.. William Kean, of Louisa county
was visitor at the camp last night
and gave the veterans an interest
ing talk. in which several personal
"reminiscences brought back the memo
rieS of other DAYS
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Negro Plot Fails.

John Jones tcolored) proved 10 Tho
sausiaetipn of Justice crutchaeld yesterday
morning that he had been arrested on the
ehatge ot running speakeasy as the result
OF plot against him by some OF his col.
olea friends who had been arrested on war
i lai sworn out by him. charging them win
steatlhs MS chickens. There was no eyi
m .,enee AGAINST him but theirs, and the case
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-14

Richard Bartholdt. / can promise Won
that that hospitality will be remem-
bered even in the committee-room.
though We do not consider it in ths
nature OF a brihs'
,IaM Speaks.
The speech of DR.. Bartholdt wa.
loudly cheered. Mayor Mccarthy fol-
lowed In brief. but interesting adj
dress. After welcoming tho visitor,
IN g graceful manner, the Mayor pro.
ceeded to give some statistics showing
the steady growth OF Richmond, which
he assigned as reason for an up-to-
date post office building. He said tina
city. had s5o,ooo.ooo OF bank capitaI
1850 manufacturing plants. 12S
churches eighty passenger trains daily
and enough salable property to pay
her bonded debt and have five millions
OF dollars left. The city established
the first kindergarten and the first
public school In the country and fur
nished the model for all American uni
versities, 1t built the first and most
successful electric railway In the
world and the first Masonic Temple
known TO civilization.
The Only Rebel.
Hon. John L. Burnett. OF Alabama
SAID he was the only rebel In the dele
cation. and had brought down three
Yankees to be. civilized. He declared
mat the people OF Richmond would
ty-hYe years ago. but he thanked Gsd
the war was over. He had not been
old enough to follow Lee and Jackson
put he was at home fighting grass
noppers and starvation while his own
mesh and blood was lighting on the
Held. He had an uncle. who was Con-
icdefate captain and a preacher. and
n IN Leading his Is. company In battle on
boys, and may the Lord have mercy
upon their souls"
Mr.. Burnett told number of inter-
esting anecdotes. and wound up bv de-
claring that Alabama had always stood
by Virginia, and now that there was
but one flag he would stand by the old
uag and the Richmond post-ofiice APP
Congressman Aodenberg followed.
and gave most interesting and anus
ing account of the trip to Richmond.
had ridden in a private car. and lie
felt for the first time the sensation OF
railroad magnate.
When Ashland was reached he said
wood. who looked TO him ike second
edition of Secretary Taft
AT fredericksburg. Captain Lamb
showed him the spot, where. single
handed. he had repealed two Nebrask.,
regiments, and he said he wa glad
there had been but one Lamb o., the
Confederate side. for. IL there liae
been as many as two. the war would
be still going on. Mr.. Rodenberg spolS.
of his friendship for Cover
nor Swanson and Captain Lamb. and
said IL the Democrats had to elect s.
President he hoped he would be Gov
ernor.
1--WE realize the conditions in your
are abominable." said Mr..
in conclusion. we know
you are entitled to relief, and We know
you are goin- to get 1T. for Lamb has
the most winning ways Of any man IN
the Virginia delegation
Judge Norris OF Nebraska, followed
in a speech full of praise for Rich
nand and her people. The party dis
banded about lo'clock, after spend
Ing a most delightful evening.
Those Present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-14
Thurman Calls on Governor.

q, A. Thurman, OF Kentucky, q brOther u
Lea O. Thurman, the condemned Norfolk
murderer, called to see the Governor agal
Yesterday in regard to n further petition for
mercy. The Governor told Mr., Thurman 10
bring any papers he might have bearing on
the case, and he would be glad to give them
and VIII return With tho papers in a few
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-14
Judge Portlocls Named.

Governor swanson yesterday Designated
Judge w. NJ Portlock. OF Norfolk county,
Ia hold the next term OF the Circuit Court
of Elizabeth city county for Judge j. ". a
Blackstone, who is III in a hospital at Nsw9
pert News,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-14
CAME FROM MEXICO.
TO ATTEND DRILL
Member Of Blues Travels Long
Way to BE With Comrades
at Annual Inspection.

In their drills last night at the
SEVENTEEN Regiment Armory Com.
n panies 3 and c. of the Richmond Light
4 Infantry Blues Battalion. rvalled the
4 performance by Company A of the
evening previous, and received tile
praise of Colonel Charles A. DEMPSEY.
United States Military INSPECTOR, and
the paudits OF the 200 or more spec
| tators present.
only five men were absent from the
ranks of both companies. The alb
sentees from Company b were Cap
tain X. Page Burwell. who Is on a fur
Tough, and Sergeant II. NJ. Bidgood
WHO Is on business trip in North
| Carolina
Led by Major Bowles. the soldiers
| showed marked excellence in SQUAD
drill and a thorough knowledge OF
up-to- date military tactics The in
speetion was the regular annual gov
eminent inspection. and the drill lasted
scarcely, more than an hour.
Company c. which is the latest ac-
QUESTION to the battalion, surprised
even itself in the uniform manner in
which its line responded as one man
TO the call of the officers. This is the
FIRST annual inspection in which the
newly formed company has partici-
pated.
Company Il.
composed B was under command Of
First Lieutenant d. w. Leary. Jr., AMI
made fine showing. After a rigid m
spectlon the company was put through
drill of many, intricate movements.
and gave evidence of discipline and Of
efficiency, which have always distin-
guished this company.
Several of the men came from dis
lance to report with their company atI
this inspection; in one instance mem
Der made the Journey from Mexico.
The roster of the company Is as fol-
lows:
Company Il.
Captain, Robt. Page Burwell;
First Lieut.. David W. Lcary, Jr.;
Second Lieut.. II. Carl Boschen;
First sergt., Z. w. Gates Jr.;
ouarermaster Sergt., w. p Lefebvre;
G. Il. Binford.., Norwood Bentley,
s 8 :, g1- crump i; 4. rurner as'
Fontaine Jones
E. NJ Crump, WIS. Dlacont.
privates-
Archer, J. $. Hutcheson. j. S.
Ashby, X. NJ KING, r. S.
Augustine. j. A. Leonard, j. r
Bass L. 1. Leonard. w o.
Blackiston. S. c. Lloyd. Fl. s.
Breeder, William Lloyd, l.. b.
r. -W.Aread. e. G.
Darlington, C. I. Meade. g. b.
Christian. j. B. Mercer l. j.
Dchhis, Bent.. Jr. Mcncure. T. A.
Edwards. l.. b., Jr, Mcdonald. il.
Fisher, c. S. fcmberton. Percy
Ec%, Richard Pcindexter. G. W.
Calaher. w W. Rcnnolds 2
Garrett, j II. Royster, Il. H.
Gates. II. b. SHELTON W. L.
Gillespie. w. b Smith, C. b
CHM. r. MEG. Sp,l,h, F. w. Jr.,
Goddard. w VI. Smith, S s.
Gray. A. G. TODD. c. B.
Harvte, j. N. Wilson. Leigh /
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-14
Not Paid to Testify, He snys.

was the guilty party and Mr.. London
WAS innocent"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-14

Richard Bartholdt. can promise you
that that hospitality will be rcmem-
bered even in the committeeman,
though we do not consider it in ths
nature OF a brihs."
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On cross-examination by Mr.. Folkes,
Med ermott denied that London had paid
him to testify. He said he sold cocaine
for three months to Joe Bland, George
Gates, Willie Goings and others. He
could not remember any other pur-
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1t Is probable that Mr.. Williams will
be called to testify on this phase Of
thn case