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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-22
Proposed Road
to Brownsville
Is Discussed

The San Antonio Express of Thurs
day reports the following action in
connection with the proposed San An
tonic to Brownsville railroad:
At meeting of the subcommittee
appointed to formulate a plan of or
ganization of business men of San An
tonic into corporation to get togeth-
er land bonuses and rights of ways to
further the construction of a rail-
road towards Brownsville, held at
the Business Mems Club yesterday af-
ternoon, it was decided to suggest to
the business interests of this city that
are vitality concerned in the building
of this proposed route a tentative
plan of organization.
Owing to some uncertainty about
obligations under the State laws
governing such organizations of the
stockholders, the plan offered will be
referred to a committee of lawyers to
be passed upon. This will be done
during the current week and the plan
will then be elaborated at another
meeting OF the committee, to be held
early next week. AS soon afterwards
as possible the plan will be submitted
to the leading business men of this
city, who have already signified their
interest in this undertaking and their
intention to back it.
Certain large financial concerns
outside of the city have been ap-
preached with the project, and it is
believed that a proposition embody-
ing basis for pushing the project
forward will shortly be forthcoming.
1t was suggested that the raising of
bonuses and subscriptions to the
amount of about 100000 would be
necessary to secure the financing of
the railroad. Many offers of land
bonuses and subscriptions have been
received.
Among those present at the meet
ing were w. B. futile, VIM. Cassin,
Fred W. Cook, Nat NJ. Washer and
Duval West.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-22
RE-oPENING OF SCHOOLS.

The Incarnate Word Academy re-
opens Sept. 1st.
In compliance with the wishes of
some young ladies, the Faculty of the
Academy are pleased to add to the
curriculum of schools a separateCom-
mercial Glass and to place such at an
hour deemed most convenient for
those who wish to attend same.
The hour set apart will be from
p. m. to p. m. daily. The Com
mercial Glass embraces bookkeeping,
Business method, stenography,
type writing, New Business Arith-
netic.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parochial
School adjoining Academy will also
reopen on the 1st. The school of the
Immaculate Conception (Parochial
School for boys under twelve years of
age) opens on the 1st and will be con-
Quoted by the sisters.
For all communications of advice
or inquiry apply to,
The Superioress,
Incarnate Word Academy, Browns
Vile, Texas. S-2O-10
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-22

Some hard-worked editors are
Objectin to Luther Burkank's latest
efforts at improvement in the veget-
able line, which are directed towards
making the potato plant produce a
crop above ground as we'll as under
ground The complainiants object
that the California wizard is expect
ing too much of one small plant,
when he endeavors to make it pro-
ductive at both ends. The potato
grower, however. would probably not
object. as he could then accomplish
twice as much with the same work
and on the same soil as at present,
and might have more time for rest
and recreation, while part of his
present potato patch might be turned
into pleasure garden.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-22
SATURDAY, AUGUST %, 1908.
TAX RATE REASONABLE.

The tax rate for the city of Browns
vile for the present year has been
liked at the same figure as that of last
year. While some may have expected
the rate to be lowered, in view of the
fact that the tax values for the city
have been raised by the assessments
of the present year, yet, under the
present circumstances. 1t was prac-
tically impossible for the rates to be
lowered this year In fact, even at
present figures, the total tax rate in
this city, which is only 65 cents
on the 500 valuation, is low COM
pared with the rate in many other
towns. Brownsville having just built
a water and light plant, and being
In need of a new market house,
slaughter pen, street improvements,
and last, but most important of all, a
sewer system, could hardly manage
at present to reduce her tax rate. AS
it is, however, the tax burden is COM
paratively light, and there are prob
ably few, if any, citizens of the town
who are not public-spirited enough
to bear this for the sake of obtaining
the improvements named.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-22

It would be grievous mistake for
the democrats to become over-confi-
dent and not exert themselves in the
coming election campaign. because
they are so sure of winning. Times
are changing in Texas. There is no
doubt that the result of the free sill
yer campaign caused quite a number
of democrats in the state to join the
independent ranks, while few even
openly joined the republican ranks.
Moreover, the great movement of
homeseeksrs to this state during the
past two years has brought large
number of men from other states, a
considerable percentage of whom are
republicans, and who will naturally
vote with that party in the coming
election. 1t therefore behooves all
true democrats to exert themselves in
behalf of the party, not only to win
back the independent element, but to
convince the new republican voters of
the state of their faith in democratic
principles and fealty to the great par
~ of Jefferson and Jackson.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-22
BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE.

100 acre tract 2 IL miles from city
on Central Boulevard Brownsville
Land & Improvement Company, canal
northern boundary, 40 acres cleared,
balance timber plenty water, east
ly plated to continuation Brownsville
Land and Improvement Company's
townsie.
$50 acres of land about ten miles
from city, heavily timbered about
1 1-2 miles from Olmito station, tim
Der will more than pay for clearing of
land, short distance from canal. 9th
er bargains at bargain prices. E. H.
Goodrich & Son. S-3-tf
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-22
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
One COPY six months. 800
WeekIy-Published Saturday, by
mail postpaid to any point in the
United States, or Mexico.
One copy six months. =. rs
One copy one year .$1.5O
One COPY three months. so
Subscriptions invariably due and
pabable in advance.
Advertising rate on application.
Make ali checks payable to
JESSE o. WHEELER
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-22

A Chauffeur runs the automobile;
for the airship. aviator" is suggest
ed, but that is so close to "aviary'
that the public is afraid of getting
@fstung. Houston Chronicle. =
The Chronicle paragrapher should
take another flight. In this neck of
the woods, it is the inhabitants of an
zpiary that carry a sting.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-22
San Benito Siftings

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To The Herald:
San Benito, Texas, Aug. 2O.-The
railroad tank here has been complet-
ed for some time, but it was only re-
Gently that the pumping plant was
installed by the railroad to fill the
tank.
Plumbers have been at work here
for some time and the hotel has been
connected with the tank so that the
entire hotel yard, in addition to the
hotel itself, is supplied with hydrants
at all necessary points so that it can
be watered. The court in front of the
hotel has been arranged in circular
flower beds and planted with flower
seeds, and few banana plants. With
the addition of the running water in
the yard it should present a very
attractive appearance in a very
short while. The hotel lawns have
been plowed, raked and planted and
are now watered every day, and these
will, in the Herald correspondents
estimation improve the looks of the
hotel at least so per cent. Mr.. Whit
tlesey, the proprietor of the San Be-
nito hotel has personally supervised
the work on the hotel grounds and
has always taken great deal of in
terest in the Identification of the
place.
The park here has also lacked at
tention, and has been devoid of floral
beauty on account of the lack of
water, although Its beds and walks
have been laid out for year but
the railroad tank will now supply
water to it in addition to the hotel,
and it will doubtless be a place in
short while where San Penito society
can go to "divertirse."
Cotton picking here still continues
and no dcd5t will for some time as
the ac:sage is quite large
Mr.. and Mrs. Valdetero of Jen-
nings, La, arrived here the latter
part of last week. AS previously stat
ed in the Herald, Mr. Valdetero pur-
chased the former real estate Office Of
DR.. Driver to use it as Il drug store.
His stock of drugs came III yesterday
and he is at present ready to serve
San Benito with a full and complete
line of goods.
The brick building of Mr.. R. A.
Connor has been under construction
for some time and already the portion
presents very pretty ap-
pearance, with it's white brick front.
Social and Personals.
H. J. L. Toombs of Houston is visit
ing his brother, Alfred Toombs, here.
S. A. Robertson left this morning
in his Rambler" for Hidalgo.
Mrs. L. R. Lehman and children
from a three months trip |
to the North the latter part of last |
week.
A box party was given at the school |
house last night by the ladies of San |
Benito for the benefit of the Metho-
dist church, and proved quite sue
cess in both a social and financial |
way. The ladies brought daintily |
fixed up boxes of good things and the |
boys had to bid on these to get them. |
In addition to this amusement the fol- |
lowing people with their talents ad-
ded enjoyment to the evening: Mrs. |
Toombs, organ solo; Mrs. Freeman,
song; Misses Ethel and Lola Van Ness,
recitations. The auction of packages |
was carried on by that king of auc-
tioneers, A L. Toombs. The evening
was a most enjoyable one in every
way.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-22
FOR SALE.

Tulosa Ranch, Is miles below
Brownsville, 1 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, 1908-08-22

Senator Bailey has been forbidden
by his physician to speak in public
for six months His enemies need
not think, however, that they can
take advantage of his temporary dis
ability to fay the senator, for he has
tongues in thousands of mouths all
over the state that will defend him if
necessary.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-22
AN ACROsTIC.

The following acrostic was com
posed by a gentleman who is visiting
Brownsville, which he dedicated tc
a young lady of this city who rejoices
In the name of Gertrude:
A Wish to Pretty Maid.
Gay and happy may'st thou be
Ever on the stream of time;
Radiant joys e'er may'st thou see
Trending to life sublime,
Roses of true love and peace,
Unfading, adorn life's way;
Daily fortunes kind increase,
Endless to the endless day.
ID. Hemphill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-02
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'SANTAFE notes.

Train service on the Leavenworth &
Topeka line was opened yesterday and
train No. 101 arrived from Leaven-
worth last night. The tracks near
Ozawkie have been repaired.
James Garrety, the veteran flagman
at Eighth street is laying off today.
Charles Jones is taking the place of
Engineer Will Rain on the Kansas
City plug runs.
Conductor c. E. Reece has returned
TO work on runs Nos. 81 and so be-
tween Topeka and Argentine and re-
lieved Conductor Tom Verlin, who was
in his place.
Engineer James Farley was on No.
2 yesterday.
Engineer Ed Whitcomb is running
temporarily between Topeka and
Newton on runs Nos. 1 and 2.
Henry Robb, day porter at the R. r.
Y. NJ. c. A. has left on a short vaca-
ton and Fred Allen is working in his
place.
DIR. E. w. White, physical director
of the r. r. Y. NJ. C. A, has left for
a two months vacation at his old home
in Dayton, o. He will stop at Chicago
for a few days and at Williams Bay,
Wis, where he will deliver three adj
dresses on physical culture before the
Lake Geneva conference.
Engineer w. E Wheeler is laying
off on account OF sickness.
Henry Renter of the chemical. de-
partment left today for Chicago and
Michigan for ten days vacation.
C. NJ. Wood, who is employed as
nagman at the Second street crossing
of the tracks is laying off on account
of having to receive treatment for his
eyes Switchman Ed Shoaf is work.
ing in his place.
Engineer John Helvie is working
temporarily on the California Limited
runs.
Fireman Gus Pennington is running
on runs Nos. los and 1O6 between To-
peka and st. Joseph in the place of
Fireman c. V. Slanker.
James McDade has returned to
work as night roundhouse caller after
having spent his vacation in Denver.
Frank Jolley is working in the
freight auditors office.
George Furman has been regularly
assigned to switching service in the
local yards.
Myer Hurley, chairman of the engin-
GERS protective board was In Topeka
yesterday on business.
Fireman P. J. Lungstrum has been
transferred to Argentine where he will
work as extra switch engineer.
Fred Morgan. assistant night yard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-02
NOW PREPARE TO BLUSH.
Mrs. Nation Promises to Tear OF
First Sheath Gown She Sees.

Des Moines, Ia, July 2.-Brace
your nerves and get ready to receive
sharp shock! Really, it's something
awful.
What do you think Carrie Nation
says she's going to do?
She says she's going to
But there; are you quite prepared
for the jolt?
She says she's going TO-
steady. there. Have you got your
bushes under control? All right. Here
goes:
Carrie Nation says she's going to
pull the sheath skirt off the first
woman she meets with one of the
new directoire gowns on. She said so
here today.
Inat gong some, even for Mrs.
Nation and her hatchet ain,t 80
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-02

| Items for the North Topeka column may
store. $50 North Kansas avenue, or call
the North Side reporter at her home.
Ind. phone GIL
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Zimmerman will
leave Monday for Chicago and st. Louis
to spend two weeks visiting relatives
and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jackson of Will
Jamestown will return home tomorrow
after several days visit with relatives
here.
Mr.. Clyde Martin is able to be out
and around again after several weeks
illness.
Mrs. Albert Williams. of Dodge City.
came here today to spend several weeks
with her mother.
Mrs. Geo. Wilson is able to be UP and
around again after several weeks ILL
ness with an attack of rheumatism.
Mr.. Geo. Thomas of Newton will re-
turn home tomorrow after a week
visit with his brother here.
Mrs. Doris Clarkson of Chicago win
arrive here in few days to spend two
months visiting her parents and other
relatives.
Mr.. Herbert Leonard went to Kansas
City today on short business trip.
Mrs. w. A. James of Kansas City is
here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
c. D. Meyers of Central avenue.
Mr.. ]. N. Stewart will go to Chicago
today to remain two weeks on a bust
ness trip and visit with relatives. =
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Jordon. who have
been living at 1906 Western avenue, will
return to their home. 1922 North Jack
son street soon.
The members of the Indian Creek
Grange will hold a meeting at the In
dian Creek school building to consider
the plans for holding the horticultural
and agricultural fair this fall and to
ak the of he avp
Grange hall.
Mrs. ]. w. Wright and son Forrest
will go to Odessa, Mo-, tomorrow to
visit relatives and friends for a few
weeks. o..
Mrs. Martha Wilson went to Esk-
ridge today to attend the funeral of
her aunt. She will remain several days
to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Moody will
leave in few days for Los Angeles,
Cal, and other points of interest along
the coast. They will be gone about six
weeks.
Mr.. C. w. Willis, undertaken is hav-
ing his building at 1006 North Kansas
avenue. liked up and will move there
in a few days. Mr.. Willis was for
mer undertaken of North Topeka but
left about three years ago and has been
in business on the South side since.
Mr.. Frank Leron is suffering with a
broken arm and injured thumb on the
left hand, received while at work in
the Santa Fee shops by a large piece of
steel falling and hitting him on the
arm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Gladfelter have
moved to 1911 Quincy street.
Mr.. Albert Richerter. of Silver Lake,
D. F. Neiswender of Silver Lake, and
A. L. Ensminger of Silver Lake were
among the North Topeka visitors to-
day. 90.
The F. r. Conwell undertaking par
lors have been moved from 1905 North
Kansas ave. to 800 North Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-02

De Telephones u ill., PAOAS WILL
The C. w. B. M of the Third
Christian church will meet Friday af-
ternoon with Mrs. c. A. Horn, at hel
home, 221 Lake street
Mrs. Geo. Layne and daughters
Kan, visiting for a few weeks at the
Vincen home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Furguson of BIS
Monroe street will leave Monday, July
6, for st. Paul and other northern
cities. They will be gone until
September 1.
Mrs. William Beyes and daughter
Louise, of Boon, Iowa, who have been
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. VIII
son of Ala Lake street for the past ten
days, left today for Colorado Springs
where they will make their future
home. Mr.. Boyes went to Colorado
Springs about a week ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Morgan who
have lived at 619 Lawrence street for
the past eighteen years, have pur-
chased a new home at 615 Lawrence
street and will move there tomorrow.
The class for teaching teachers how
to teach will meet Friday evening al
the Third Christian church for study.
The beginning of the book will be
taken up. All interested In Bible
study are invited to attend.
Mr.. Harry Kettler Of North Bran
ner street left this evening on a Two
weeks vacation trip to Canada and
the Great Lakes. Mr.. Kettler accom-
panied Dr. E. w. White of the Y. M.
& A who is returning to his home In
Dayton, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs J. E. Mannis of SIS
East Eighth street have gone TO
Goshen, Ind, where they will visit her
parents for a few weeks.
Mr.. Earnest Blazier will go to
Irving, Kan, Sunday to spend few
days with his parents.
Mr. VIM. Christy of 331 Adams. has
accepted the position as foreman OF the
Capital barber shop at sos Kansas
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Watson of
bingham, Kan, is here spending a
few DAYS with relatives here.
Sewing Society w r. c. No. "a,
will have an all day meeting tomor-
row at the home of Mrs. w. M. Hahn,
1914 Buchanan street.
Miss Bertha Moody. the newly
elected second vice president of the
state Christian Endeavor union will
be present at the meeting OF the
Christian Endeavor society of the
Third Christian church Sunday even
ing at $50 o'clock to give a report OF
the Christian Endeavor convention
which was held at Coffeyville, Kan,
June l6 to IS. Everybody Is invited
to be present.
Mrs. Sherman Miller and sons.
Frank and Ralph, of 426 Lake street,
will leave next week Tor Can1ornia
where they will join Mr.. Miller in
nermanent residence. Mr.. Miller went
to California about two months ago.
Mrs. Clinton Coddington of AIS
Jefferson is able to be out again af-
ter several weeks serious illness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-02

master has gone to Illinois, where he
will spend several days with relatives
Switchman Claude Hudson is working
in his place. 80
Irving Wellman, travelling road
foreman of engines. was Topeka Wis
itor yesterday.
Rev. E. S. Paddock will address the
noon meeting in the planning mill to-
morrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-02
ROLLED DOWN EMBANKMENT.
Engineer Jones Killed and Passengers
Hurt Near Ell Paso.

Ell Paso, Tex, July 2.-Engineer JOS
eph Jones was instantly killed and sew
eral passengers were injured, but none
seriously in a wreck on the Texas q
Pacific eastbound passenger train at
midnight near Boracho, 155 miles east
of Ell Paso. The train left FL Paso at
D. m, yesterday and ran into wash
out at Boracho. while trying to make
up lost time. The engine, baggage car,
smoker and chair car rolled down an
embankment. No Pullman passengers
were hurt Fireman Elmer Ellis es-
capped injury by jumping
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-02
Talk Over Mining i'm Korea

Seoul, July 2-Prince Ito has given
an audience to Messrs. Callbran and
ing concession. They were introduced
by American Consul Summons. The
subject of mining in Korea was AMIGA
bly, discussed and the opinion was ex-
pressed that the new regulations rela-
erp capital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-02
Ex.Speaker Bashaw Dead.

ST. Louis, Mo-. July Thomas P.
Bashaw. former judge of the probate
court and speaker of the Missouri
house of representatives, died at his
home last night from complica-
ton of stomach disorders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-02
Washington DELEGATION on Way

Washington, July 2.-The Washington
delegation to the Democratic national
convention except two members as la
Dor leaders, are already in Denver, left
for that city today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-02
WANTS
and MISCELLANEOUS ADS.
1870 5xg
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


G: d. Lytle and wife to A F. Dali
Dy. lots 229 and 81 w. Sth ave-,
Westlawn -. Observation-Disclosures 49, $50
2ss west St. westiawn.. ~. ~ 1000
l.. l. Mckinney to F. M McKim-
mey, lot 2417 Union ave-, Quinton
r. W. Sayre and wife to ]. p. Desch,
lots l and Lake st. north, Fen
sky's End add .................... LOO
j., Chubb and wife to c. NJ. Crews,
lots 23S. 235, 2S7 and 239 Wisconsin
ave, Highland Park. 100
J. p Davis and wife to E. d. Spick-
erman, lots 5S6. part SIS Buchanan
ST.. TROOPS 4th add. 600
j. H May and wife to E. NJ. Nc
Comb. w. n s. E. Il u-13-13.. ..-..... /,
w: O.: Ewing and wife to Frank P.
MacLennan. S. " W. u N. E. u
SS-I-1o .----:-.-: -....-.. ........-..:. 4,oo
M. Gandion to c. Currie, lot 215 Sth
ave. east, Holidays add. 1,500
s. r. Barrett and wife to j. B. Dee
yer, lot 40 N. " 412 Quincy ST..
Ritchies add. Observation-Disclosures. 155o