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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-28
Goes Into Receivers Hands

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 27.-The
announcement that the Ohio German
Fire Insurance company, one of the
nom board concerns, which have been
writing policies at cheap rates. had
passed into the hands of a receiver
caused a furry in local business circles
today.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-28
Heney Takes AIrInq

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 27.-Francis
]. Heney again took an airing through
Golden Gate park in an automobile to-
day, He rode in an open car to which
he walked from the hospital His
speedy recovery is now matter of only
a short time.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-28
BROWNSVILLE As HOS


Brownsville should not forget for a
moment. even in the midst of Christ
mas festivities. that on the 18th and
l4th of next month, just a little over
two weeks from now. this little city is
scheduled to do "a big entertaining
stunt" The mid-winter convention
of the Horticultural. Nurserymen's
and Nut Growers associations must
be entertained in the very best man
ner possible. The occasion will re-
heet credit or discredit upon the
town according to the hospital
ity and coGrtesies shown to eur
guests at this time That the
spirit Of the citizens is to do the
right thing. there can be no doubt,
and every effort will doubtless be
made to entertain our many guests
at this time to the best of our ability.
It is none too early. however, for
the hostess TO be planning and devils
ing ways and means to do the thing
in proper style.
In the first place. abundant rooms
must be provided for the visitors, and
all who can possibly spare a sleeping
apartment for a few days should
make it known to the committee
1ving this matter in charge.
In the second place. funds viii be
required to provide entertainment for
the visitors. when they are not in
business session. Among other
things. it is proposed to tender the
visitors either a barbecue or a supper.
and also to take them by auto to visit
the various canal enterprises and
plantations in this vicinity, for both
of which some extra preparation viii
be necessary.
The mid-winter exhibit of products
OF the Valley may also be made very
fine feature, provided the planters
may be induced to take sufficient in
tsrest in it, and the list of premiums
offered should insure this. It would
be a good idea. however, for all of
orr business men to offer something
In the way of premiums. which will
interest the planters to even greater
extent. It is hoped that this mid-win-
ter exhibit may develop into a regu-
lar mid-winter exposition which may
be held each year at Brownsville, and
become one Of the leading institu-
tons Of South Texas.
Brownsville has the opportunity of
its life in this event, to establish a
mid-winter fair which viii attract
people from all sections to this place
each winter. It should be made in
ternational in scope. as the Lower Rio
Grande Valley Commercial Club has
suggested, and thus give it even
greater prominence than if merely
confined TO the Valley.
Brownsville also has now another
great opportunity. end that IS to es-
tablish a reputation as the very best
place in the entire country for holding
mid-winter conventions or carnivals-
With its superb cliamte and other ia
cilities. combined with its close prox-
Unity to Mexico. this place may east
" become the most popular winter
resort in the entire South, and this
convention will go a great way to-
wards establishing. that reputation.
provided we make it a pleasant event
for the participants in the convention
Let our citizens awaken to the i'm
portance OF the situation. ard exer-
else their ingenuity in order to plan
ana execute measures which will
make the coming event, one Of the
most notable IN the annals of South
Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-28
Notice.

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. N. for
the election of directors and the
transaction of such other business rs
may properly come before the meet
ing.
12-12-1m A. Ashheinl, Cashier.
Brownsville, Texas, Dec. u, 1908
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-28
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, 1908-12-28

Missouri has given the oil octopus
notice 10 move out It remains to
he seen however, whether the animal
will not manage TO keep one tentaele
in the state
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-28

More people are taking Foley S
Kidney Remedy every year. 1t is con-
sidered to be the most effective rem
edy aud 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 1t viii make
you feel well and look. we'll
Sold by all druggists
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-28

MONDAY, DECEMBER %, 1908.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-28

Foley's Oriho Laxative cures
chronic constipation and stimulates
the liver Orino regulates the bowels
so they viii act naturally and you
o not have to take.purgatives contin-
lally Sold by all druggists.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-28

Claus Spreckles. the great sugar
king of the Pacific coast, died Dec.
26 of pneumonia. His estate is val
ued at over $4,000, 900
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-28
FERals or SUBSCRIPTION.

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Mexico or Cuba, or delivered By
carrier to any part of Brownsville,
Texas, or Matamoros, Mexico.
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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31

voice that had uttered these words, although
very quiet and pleasant, had in it ring of
firmness which showed that the speaker fully
meant what he said.
entered the room, and had seated himself at
a small table near the door, upon which the
landlords daughter was Just placing some cold
meat and pewter pot of ale:
He was stout, ruddy, rather good-looking
man, apparently between thirty-f and forty
years of age, in an olive-green ridingcoat and
high boots, which were thickly spattered with
red mud.
The hulking wagner bristled up Indignantly
at this unexpected contradiction, and, looking
round upon his companions, as if calling them
to witness how he would demolish this pre-
"Lookee here, master-if you thinks it so
mortal easy to bend cast-iron. of course you
can do it yourself"
well, perhaps l could,'' answered the other,
as coolly as before.
"Perhaps!" echoed the wagner, with an
'Well, it's never wise to make sure of any
thing, you know" rejoined the stranger, qui-
etly; but if you would like me to try, that's
soon done"
So saying, he caught up the heavy poker in
his right hand, stretched out his left arm with
(quite lightly, as it seemed) with the poker
made the iron bend like stick, and then
unbent it again with another blow, almost
before the amazed spectators could see how
it was done.
"Why, if it be only that" cried the wag.
oner, msled by the seeming ease with which
the feat had been accomplished, 81 could dc
it myself"
And seizing the poker, he hit himself a
tremendous blow with it across the left arm
expecting to see the iron bend like reed
But it didn't; and, instead of that, the blow
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31

hurt him so much that he roared aloud with
pain and looked SO extremely foolish that
all the bystanders roared much louder with
laughter. . -,
"'There be some trick in that, for sartin'
howled the wagner, furious, at being thus
made a laughing stock IN the eyes OF 30
many of his admirers. "It bain't tair play
that it bain't!"
Seeing is believing" observed the strans,
ger, with unruffied composure. LOOK ana
see whether this is fair play or not.
The lookers-on had certainly, some snow
of reason for concluding that this feat had
been accomplished by sleightof-hand instead
of sheer strength. for the stranger was a
smaller man than several of those present,
and his outward appearance, although ne
had good, broad chest OF hls own, gave
little or no token of unusual strength. -,
But their doubts on this point were specify
set at rest. AS he uttered the last words, the
stranger suddenly seized the burly wagner 3
hand before the latter could guess what was
coming thrust it into the empty quart POT
that stood before him. and then, with one
powerful squeeze. crushed the edges OF the po.
so tightly around his wrist That the manu-
could not be withdrawn.
Here at least. there could be no question
of trick or sleight of-hand; and so confound,,
ed were all the spectators by this wonder1ui
d;snIav of strength. that they could not even
raise their usual clamor, but sat staring IN
silent and open-mouthed astonlshment at the
hero of the exploit, till the latter twho seem
ed to think very little OF what ne hao uone'
rose and said carelessly: =,
IT andlord. if there's blacksmith any
where near YOU you had better send Tor him
At once. for | don't think our friend here
will get rid of that pewter glove without his
helm. In the meantime, with your permission,
III lust step out and see it that worthy ostier
of yours has looked after my horse properly
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31

As the stranger left the room the landlord
rubbed his great hands with gleeful chuekle;;
"There'll be some sport now. lads,' sad
he grinning. dick, the ostier, will meet
his match this time, I'm thinking if he be as
saucy to this chap as he be to most folks;
and ten to one he will, too. for he bain't
called 'Surly Dick for nothin'!"
The worthy landlord seemed to be right,
for even before he could reach the entrance
of the stable-yard- whittier the whole COM
pany instantly crowded after him-Surly
Dicks harsh voice was heard answering, with
a .volley of abuse, the green-coated guests
mild expostulations upon the way in which
his horse had been neglected
"Doan't thee try to teach me my busness
growled the uncourteous ostler, leaning back
disdainfully against post with his hands in
! little he cared for him. "Ihe horses be my
oonsarn, not thine. Shut thy mouth and be
off, OF I'll punch thy head!"
"Oh, indeed" said the, green-coated man.
as quietly as ever well, when a dog gets
vicious, the best plan is to tie him up at once.
So, here goes to do it,"
| Then, quick as lightning, he snatched up
| the long iron bar with which the stable-door
inches broad and quite as thick as an ordi-
nary poker-and, with mighty wrench,
twisted it round the post and the ostler's
neck, literally tying the man to the woods
the tables, Surly Dick, who, like other bullies.
was somewhat of a coward at heart, set up
howl of terror that made the air ring, and
brought headlong into the yard half dozen
passers-by, among whom was the lord OF the
manor himself, young Viscount Crawford
"Hello!" cried the viscount, as he caught
sight of the green-coated stranger 'Ts this
the latest ,of your feats of strength, Mr..
"Topham! - echoed all the bystanders, with
THAT is the name which some people give
| me-" laughed Mr.. Topham; for it was indeed
no other than the famous athlete himself.
'Pve been teaching this saucy fellow lesson
in good manners, my lord added he, point
more civil to strangers after this"
| So indeed it proved, for from that day
FORTH Surly Dick seemed to be wonderfully
toned down; but, so far from being ashamed
of his strange punishment, he appeared to be
rather pround of it than otherwise, and was
never weary of relating to an attentive au-
dience how he had once been all but throt-
tied with an iron bar by "Strong Tom Top
ham,"
"A similar feat was performed by contem-
porary of Topham's; viz, Count Gregory Or
loft, the famous Russian admiral Of Catherine
IFS reign.-D. X.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31

IN AVE he rally do'd that? Why, sure,
IT'D he be as strong as Samson hisself.'
" Samson? Nay, but he must be
as strong as Samson and Goliath
rolled into one, that he be, if all that folks
says of him be true
Such were the exclamations that flew from
mouth to mouth around a gaping circle of
smock-frocked country fellows, who were sit
ting over their bread and cheese in the public
room of the one inn possessed by their little
village.
The round eyes of the clodhoppers grew
rounder with amazement at every fresh word
of the news which one OF their number was
reading out of stray newspapers thing
which was in itself a kind of curiosity in
any hs small sda1 Esh d brag yg his Ss4ssE E vefT egV slow
ly and clumsily, stammering over every 6lg
word as if it stuck in his throat. But had he
beer offering to his hearers reward OF fifty
pounds apiece, they could scarcely have lis
tened to him more eagerly; for what he was
reciting was nothing less than the detailed
account of sundry feats OF strength recently
performed by, Strong Tom Topham," sturdy
Champion Athlete of Ali England and
whose doings and sayings were chronicied py
the newspapers as minutely those OF the
Prime Minister himself and read by many
"'Then,' continued the reader, this mod
ern Her-Herkewls-lifte with his teeth
and knees-a solid ma-ho-ga ny table fully SIX
feet long, after whlch-he took up-a neaVy
kitchen poker-and, striking it-upon his fore
arm-bent it at an ob-obtuse angel
1T bain't angel Joe" said the landlord,
pceping over his shoulder, 'it be angle
what you catches fish with, ye know; 1t
means that he bent the poker like hshin'-
rod, don't ye see?"
The pause that followed this lucid expla-
nation was broken by big, red-faced, brawny
WAGNER beside the window, who, slapping his
huge brown hand down on the table, with a
force which set all the pots and trenches dan
cing. called out, in the challenging tone of a
man who would brook no contradictions:
"Well, | doan't b'lieve that, for one! A
man bend an iron poker just on his arm, like !
Why, it be impossible!"
This objection was succeeded by general
silence, for Sam Stokes, the wagner, was a
very. powerful fellow, and had habit Of CON
vincing any one who happened to differ from
him in argument by applying his sledge- ham
mer fist to the dissident's eye or nose with a
dexterity which made most people rather shy
OF contradicting him.
But all at once strange voice struck in
from behind:
why should it be impossible, pray? It's
not an uncommon feat. after all, as it seems
to me-"
All turned round in amazement, for the
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
ROOM ENOUGH ON TOP Z

We crowd each other here below,
But those that have the skill
Can upward on the ladder CO.
With strength and heart and will;
And, as they high and higher climb,
They find their rivals few;
Then strive again, and in good time
They see success in view.
Then, once be there,
Do not despair,
Nor at hindrance stop;
For tho there's no
Room here below,
There's room enough on top.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31

I heard you say some foolish stuff
With look Of angry bloom,
That, though the world be big enough,
There don't seem elbow room.
OF course we. try to push our way,
And find the crowd around.
But, do our best, we find fair play.
Till foot be on the ground.
Then, once be there,
Do not despair,
Nor at hindrance stop;
For tho there's no
Room here below,
There's room enough on top.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31

AVE he rally do'd that? Why, sure,
he be as strong as Samson hisself."
= Samson? Nay, but he must be
Arizona republican., 1908-11-08
pe-ru-na as &
 November Rened V.

Tne November temperate regions especially requires of the human body radical adjustment to climatic conditions The hot taken place That the CIRCU LAYTON OF BLOOD SKIN SHOULD BE knowledge And order t the body protected against the lowering temperature vigorous circulation of blood the skin be maintained
 generally body protection THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE BODY that line every passage cavity duct suffer from the change hot cold weather
 medicinal compound that gently up membranes enabling ADJUST TO WINTER WEATHER only valuable great multitude of people but another multitude absolutely essential to health
 medicinal that these requirements judged by glance of its principal ingredients
 Take ydrass canadeni which ingredient United States Dpensato this herbal remedy that employed as DEPRIVED MUCOUS MEMBRANES and well other internal golden membranes of of little medicinal help.
 Cdron the Puna It recognized by all leading medca THE GREATEST VALUE also anti periodic and anti remedy frequently SUBSTITUTE FOR QUINNE remedy of merit somewhat overlooked by the med undOubte qualities this remedy its original hghca rank safe and efficient tonic and appetizer ingredient which manifest benefit cubeb therapeutics that cubbs PRO- On of the blood He recommend catarrh only the well LAST BUT NOT LEAST IS COLLINSoNIA CANADENSIS This remedy has enjoyed reputation southern diseases such dpsy indigestion sick headache the like D Suddera writer great fame also recommends this herbal remedy for chronic diseases of the lungs and heart
 These of the principal ingredients of Peruna compounded nto sge remedy by % and experienced pharmacists The compound
 
 PERUNA VERY EFFICIENT AND VALUABLE REMEDY.
 
 generally through cold without serious difficulty But NOVEMBER CRIT CAL MONTH The adjustment of large multitude of people fails the exigeuce of approaching winter
 appropriate remedy than Peruna could be found Taken according directions the bottle only would catarrhal ailments knowing that right that the public Pruna IDEAL TONIC AND CATARRE REMEDY
Arizona republican., 1908-11-08
OCTOBER GRAND JURY
 CONCLUDES ITS BUSINESS
INDICTMENTS FOR THE SELLING
 LIQUOR WITHOUT A LICENSE.
Jesse Psarce PIeads~FNot Guilty to a Charge of Murder and His Trial Is Set For November 16.

The grand jury, late yesterday af ternoon disposed of all the business before it, submitted its final report and was discharged. The most impor- l tant feature of this report consisted of four indictments against J. H. w. Jen- sen, proprietor of the Tivoli Garden or club on the Tempe road charging him with selling liquor without license. One indictement was found against his bartender.
 The license of the garden was re- voked by the supervisors last spring and it was then announced that the place would be conducted as a club or rather. that liquor would be served but not sold to visitors, charge being made only for the service The un- derstanding was that those who were served would have their own liquor there. The trial which will enuse will therefore naturally be an inquiry into the system which has been practiced since the revocation of the license. It has been held by the court of this ter ritory that club is not required to take out a license for the dispensing of liquor to those who become mem bers of it.
 The last report contained indict- ments against a couple of Mexicans for the embezzlement of bicycles and against couple of Indians for stealing a lot of wheat from Chinese mer- chant and selling it to a Touring mill.
 Earlier in the day there was a re- port in which indictments were found as follows: Against Gerald Walker for aggravated assault; Demetrio Gotta for the embezzlement of a horse; F. R. Ortega for forgery, two counts; James Rogers. burglary and Jose Flores for the embezzlement of a bicycle.
 Rogers pleaded guilty. waived time for sentence and was sent to the pen itentiary for eighteen months. Gotta and Flores also pleaded guilty and were sentenced to fifteen months.
 Other sentences were passed on de- fendants who had pleaded guilty the day before as follows: Jose Acosta, eighteen months; Abram Lopez, eight cen months; Gilbert NJ Thomas. three months
 Charges against Ramundo Apodaca. James Bidwell. Francisco Creigo. Re- fugio Bracamonte and Carlos Aldai 't7i-'-e eN. @AA1elA ileiAl Dttll lltlu IOT the theft of trunk from the s. F. P & r. depot a few weeks ago.
 Charles Dixon who had been indict- ed for assault upon George Duval with a deadly weapon pleaded not guilty and his trial was set for No vember 16.
 Jesse R. Pearce pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging him with the murder of Ossain M. Button and his trial Was set for the same date.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-08
FUNERAL SERVICES
 FOR J. M. BURNETT
The Obsequies Will Be Under the Aus
 pices of the Elks and Eagles.

The funeral of the late Judge J. M. Burnett will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the parlors of East erling and Whitney on West Washing ton street. It will be under the aus pices of the B. P. O. Elks and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. of which so- cieties he was a member. There will be no services in the parlors and the cortege will move promtply on time.
 The members of the orders will es- cort the cortege on foot as far as Seventh avenue where two special street cars will be in waiting and they will ride from there to the west end of the line From that point they will march again to Evergreen cemetery, some three or four blocks distant.
 The active pail bearers will be Frank Cox. J. w. Crenshaw, I. T. Hosey,, S. Oberfelder, Frank DeSouza and W. Kf James, representing the bar association and the various societies. An honorary list of pail bearers appointed by the bar association is mentioned elsewhere.
 At the grave there will be the usual lodge ceremonies and in addition Judge A. c. Baker, responsive to the request of the deceased. will deliver a short ad- dress, and a male quartet will sing ap- propriate music The procession to the grave will also be headed by band as far as Seventh avenue.