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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-13
TARPON FISHERSIAN'S
EXCITING EXPERIENCE
Six-Foot Tarpon Pulling Fisherman
Out on the Gulf, When Enormous
Shark Bit Silver King in Two

The beautiful, big silver king that
was hooked by that ardent lover OF
the sport of tarpon fishing, C. S.
Moore, at Tarpon Beach the other
day, was doomed from the first. 1t
fought valiantly, and pulled the little
row boat in which the fisherman sat
about in the water at will. When it
flashed its beautiful length in view,
it could be very plainly seen that
the shining prey of the hook was
fully six feet in length, one of the
finest catches that Mr.. Moore has
hooked so far this season. For fully
two hours, Mr. Moore played the fish,
hoping to tire it out gradually and
bring it to shore, but the silver king
was not of a mind to be landed so
easily.
Finally; It took the hook in its
teeth, as it were, suddenly determin-
ing, if it could not shake off its cap
tor, to take him out into the blue
waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Off he
dashed, the little row boat speeding
after him over the waves as if har-
messed to a motor Mr.. Moore be-
gan to wonder if, after all, he had
not better let the fish go, than to
risk being taken too far out on the
Gulf in his little boat.
Suddenly, however. he saw an enor-
nous shark approach. The next mo-
ment, the shark had turned on its
back and, snap. its jaws closed over
the body of the silver king. taking
off about half of its anatomy at one
bite. Thinking to save the other half
of the tarpon to take ashore as proof
of his strange experience, Mr..
Moore began to draw the mangled
remnant towards him, but the shark
was not minded to be satisfied with
half meal, and returned almost i'm
mediately, taking in the other half of
the unfortounate tarpon, with part
OF the fine as well.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-13
DOWNWARD COURSE.
Fast Being Realized by Brownsville
People.

A little backache at first
Daily increasing till the back is
sick and weak.
Urinary disorders quickly fol-
low;
Diabetes and finally Bright's dis
ease.
This is the downward course of
kidney ills.
". n. Cook. 219 Josephine street,
San Antonio, Texas. says: q had
been suffering with kidney and blad-
der disease off and on for twenty
years and cannot describe the mis-
cry I have passed through during that
time. l was often so bad that I could
hardly attend to my work and I could
not sleep at night. finally bought a
box of Doan's Kidney Pills I soon
felt relieved and after using few
boxes, I was entirely cured OF the dis
ease, and I am only too glad to recon-
mend them to others"
Plenty more proof like this from
Brownsville people. Call at J. L.
Putegnat's drug store and ask what
customers report.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-l1ilburn Co., Buffalo, y.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-13
BRIDGE NOT YET BEING
CONSTRUCTED.

The Herald is in receipt of letter
from a northern firm, inquiring
whether the international railroad
bridge is under construction across
the Rio Grande at Brownsville. The
statement was published in a Ger
tain publication recently that the
bridge was already under construc-
ton, but it is absolutely untrue. The
bridge will be built here. Browns
vile has the assurance of the attor-
ney and managing director, as well
as of the vice president and general
manager of the St. Louis, Brownsville
and Mexico railroad to that effect.So
far, however, not a thing has been
done on its construction, and, in fact
nothing can be done until the agree
ment of the Mexican government and
cooperation of the Mexican Central
ad Natioal Line of Mexico is Sc
cured. While both of these essentials
may be regarded as practically as
sured, yet, SO far, nothing defnits
has been given out to that effect. It
now appears probable that the final
conclusion of the negotiations for
the great merger of the Mexican Cen
trail and National Line of Mexico wilt
be necessary before definite arrange
ments can be concluded in the bridge
matter.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-13
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1908
AWAKE TO NECESSITY OF
Drainage.

The land owners of the Browns
vile country are taking up the mat
ter of drainage in earnest, and the
result viii doubtless be the construc-
ton of a drainage system for that
section within a radius of twenty-one
miles of Brownsville which will be
adequate to the needs of the country,
and perfect the management of the
water used for airrigation purposes
or excess of water from rains so as
to make it possible to use irrigation
to the best possible advantage
All thoughtful persons realize that
that drainage is absolutely necessary
as a complement of irrigation, that
the water must not only be taken to
the land to make it productive, but
that, after having served its purpose,
is must also be drained away, or
else bad effects may result This is
the kernel of the philosophy of drain
age, and it is simple enough for any
person of average intelligence to
comprehend. The failure of the rice
industry in this section-which after
all proven a blessing in disguise-is
said to have been entirely due to the
fact that there was no drainage to
carry off the water after the rice
fields had been flooded. As most local
readers of The Herald know, an eff
fort was made to construct a drain
age system here several years ago.
An election was carried for a bond
issue for that purpose, but the move
miscarried because it was found that
the laws of the state did not autho-
rize the action that was contemplate
ed. The matter was remedied by the
next legislature passing a law cover
ing the point, which makes it posi-
bic now to organize drainage districts
and to vote bond issues for the pur-
pose of constructing drainage sys-
tens where necessary.
The petition that was presented to
the county commissioners court at
this term for the organization of
Drainage District No. 1, and author
izing preliminary survey to aseer-
tain the probable cost of construct
ing a drainage system for this vieini-
ty, with a view of calling an election
to authorize a bond issue for its con
struction. was signed by sixty-two
property owners of this vicinity, and
shows a unanimity of purpose on
the part of those who viii be imme-
diately affected by this project which
speaks well for its ultimate success.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-13
LETTER TO NJ. sAHUALLA & CO.,
Brownsville. Texas.

Dear Sirs: The wear of paint goes
by gallons; the less-gallons paint
wears longest. The reason, of course,
is its strength. It takes less gallons
because it is strong; it wears a long
time, because it is strong. 1t is all
paint and the strongest paint.
There is a best paint among all
paints. No two are alike, of course;
no two cover alike or wear alike.
One is thin, another is thick; one has
two much lead, another is right. The
right is Devoe, so far as is yet known
Perhaps somebody-else will find-out
a better paint than Devoe; then De-
voc will become a more-gallons paint,
a less durable paint, a 1ess-economical
paint, a timid paint
Bigger changes than that have
come over the world. Devoe has the
lead; why shouldn't we lose it to
somebody-else?
Youls truly,
.54 F. w. DEVOE & CO
p. S. Frontier Lumber So. sells our
paint.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-13
REAL EsTATE TRANSFERS.

San Benito Land and Water Co, to
Donaciano Cortez, San Benito town
lots 10, Il, IS, 16, block 4, Carmen
addition, $1O4.
W. S. Haywood to R. L. Bats, Con-
ception de Carricitos grant, 100 acres
$1,000.
A. P. Hicks to 0. F. Hicks, Concep-
ton De Corricitos grant, 20 acres, 81.
San Benito Land anw Water Co., to
R. L. Bats, San Benito towns lots )
and 6, block IS, S91. Same to same
Conception de Carricitos grant, 40
acres, $4,000.
G. c. Gutierrez and wife to Manuel
Besteiro, Brownsville city lot 2, block
81, $1,000.
W. R. Landrum and wife to Shell
don Waggoner, Olmito town lots,
block 63, $1,000.
Geo. W. Foor to Mrs Jose Garcia
Cavazos 947 acres, $1,000.
Poverty is more charitable than
wealth.-Houston Chronicle.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-13
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-13

The total cash on hand belonging
to Cameron county is $21.245.44.
Other assets are S642 in Hidalgo
and Starr county script.
The indebtedness of the county
consists Of bond series 1881" of
$4,000 and interest bearing war
rants to the amount of $2S,2OO.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-13

Poverty is more charitable than
wealth-Houston Chronicle.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20
WOULD IMPEACH JUDGE.
American Citizens Enter Petition
 Aeaiust '. s. Court in China.

Washington, Feb 10. "A petition for the Impeachment of Judge l.. R. Wilfey of Shanghai, judge of the United states coart of China. signed hy Por'il Andrews, a resident of Shanght, n his own bchalf and for other citizens of the United states living ,tere, was introduced in the house to-day by MT. Waldo of New York. The petition, .olulninous typewritten document. "prays for the Impeachment of Labheus k. Wilfev for high crimes and Jis1emeanors in the conduct If his office as judge upon charges of nal and corrupt con duct It is declared that his purpoec IS to secure the whole practice of the law and business before the United States court of China for his own gay- orites; that he wilfully. unlawfully and maliciously refused for 2 lou.s time to permit any attorney to practice be- fore his court except T. l. Irrnigan. <. Fessendtn and Arthur l.. Raesett."
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20
NAVY NEEDS AN ADMIRAL.
Retirement of 'Fighting Bob Pre- cIudes Commanding Return Cruise.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Beyond the statement that Rear-Admiral Robley D. Evans probably will be precluded from commanding the Atlantic battle ship fleet on its return voyage from the Pacific by reason of his retire ment, on account of age, August IS next, the navy department officials de- cline to make any predictions as to who will be in command then. With the exception of Rear Admiral Sperry, who is not in robust health. none of the fleet adnirals with Rear-Admiral Evans has much more than year of active service in prospect q fact which probably will operate to prev ent their assignment to the supreme com mand. The president. it is stated, has not vet mace choice, but among the officers regarded as particularly eligi- hie as successor te Admiral Evans are Rear Admiral CrieI Sehrce and Captains Wainwright Schroeder. Potter and Sutherland. some of whom will obtain the rank of rear admiral very soon
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20
DEATHS.


 FAY-In this city. February 19, Eliza beth Cullen, wife of John Fay. Funeral from her late residence, so Exchange street, Friday morning at S:3O Requiem high mass at st. Francis church at 9 o'clock f2o 1t THOMPSON this city, February l9. 1908 r. Julia Smediey. widow of George E. Thompson, in the G5th year of her age.
 Funeral services will be held at Ply mouth church on Friday afternoon at half-past two o'clock. Friends arc invited tn attend. f2a 2t LINES Tn this city, February X. 1908. Mary Ann kimberlS. widow of Au- gus;us F. Lines Aged S3 years, 10 months
 Funeral services will be held al her late residence No. 2la Wtal15y ave- Hue. on Friday afternoon It halr-past two o'clock Friends are invited io attend Burial private f19 3t RRfsvoI-In this city. February IT. 1898. Henry B.stol, in fhe fifth year of his age
 Funeral services will be held at his late residence. Nc 65 Harrison street an Thursday afternoon 8j haIf-pasr two o'clock Friends are invited to attend flS3t
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20
PILL COMPLAINTS TONIGHT.
Ordinance Committee Will Hear the
 Mothers Club at 7:3O,

The "plll committee" as the com nittee on or finances has been called hy some since it has heen listening to the remonstranees of the members of the Mothers club against the practices of certain drug manufacturers who have been leaving sample packages of pills around at the front doors of the houses of the city, met again last eve- ming. They expected to give a hear- ing to the members of the Mothers club but F. L Atwater appeared in be- helf of the club and asked that the hearing be postponed because of the bad weather.
 The committee will meet this eve ming. The hour set is 7.S0, Those in terested should notice this, as it is d half hour earlier than usual The com mittee will begin promptly and wants to finish early.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20
In inc House.

The bill providing for the taking of the thirteenth census occupied most of inc time of the session of the HoGse of Representatives to-day. Progress --ith it was slow because of numerous amendments offered, but which in the main. were rejected. The bin was amended in one important particular however, and that was limiting the census tn the mainland of the United s;atos Alaska, Hawaii and Porto Rico. The measure eill he further debated te-U0frpN
 I'reNisuely to the consideration of the census bill Mr Henry of Texas
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20
EmbrOiderIeS 1SC and 39C.

Embroidery, Edges and Inser- tons, 4 to 6 inches wide, values z5c to 39c a yard,
 Thursday and Friday 15c. See Window Display. Wide Embroidery Edges and Semi-Flouncing. values 5Oc to 69c a yard,
 Thursday and Friday 39c.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20
NAVAL AFFAIRS UP
Senator Hale Expresses His Belief in Efficiency of Our
 Battleships.
HOUSE TALKS ON CENSUS
Dar:siop Reached to Restrict Popu- iation-Taking in
 1910.

Vest irgton, Feb. 19--A speech by seaat johnson, of Ala, on the Aldrich currency biii and and statement by s-ene' J. Haie, chairman of the com r.It.t. oF. naval affairs, concerning .!.- proposed investigation of charges , cef.cts in construction of battle saips were the chief subjects Of in- terass hefore the Senate to-day.
 Nr Hale lad printed the reports of E,ar Admirals Converse and Capps in 6,e. eilSe of the navy and incidentally .cSnfcsse6. his belief in the efficiency of the battleships.
 Al 4:50 p. m. the Senate adjourned.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20
wiR HoNrntrvEp

Hastlrgs- -the-Iiudson. \. f. Feh. ls-Tie old colonial mansion ii which the family of Admiral Farrasui lived duling the yens of the ,ivil war was burned to-day. Tie mouse was orcu- pied hg Charles Grlen and family. Mrs. Gfuen and ter two children had mar row escape from death n the flames. The loss was asnui Sl0dH0.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20
IoRECuosEs ON sEABoARD.
Richmond Trust Company Files
 Formal Bill Against Railroad.

Richmond, Va, Feb. I9.-The Con tinental Trust company of Maryland. to-day filed a bill of foreclosure in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals here aeaIns, the Seaboard Air Limo railroad and its allied interests. The proceedings are declared to Je merely formal.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20

taking his cue from Mr Boutell's re- marks of yesterday, lauding the Speak CT, urged the republicans to bring In an employers liability bill and a oil requiring notice before the issuance of federal injunctions.
 At 4:17 the House adjourned.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20
Basement BarQdinS.

WOMEN'S HOSE in blfack cotton, elastic tops. good weight, seconds of 1Sc quality,
 Thursday and 4 to 10 D. m. Friday 9e pair.
 MEMS HOSE in btoh black and tan cotton. heavy, excel- lent 13c value,
 Thursday, and 4 to 10 p, m. Friday, Sc pair.
 Women's COMBINATION SUITS in feeced, seconds of 25c quality.
 Thursday. and Friday to 10 p. m, 25c pair.
 Women's VESTS and PANTS, a clase of excellent value, all sizes,
 Thursday, and Friday to 10 p. m, 25c.
 Children's SCHOOL HOSE, guaranteed to wear well, full 13c value.
 Thursday, and Friday 4 to 10 p. m, oc pair.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20
JOHN (IlLBERT S SON
POSTAL SAVINGS BANK BILL.

Washington Feb I9.-Scnator knnN to-day introduced a bill to es- tablsh a system of postal savings banks. The bin cmbodies the plan outlined hy the postmasteF-gcner in his annual report, and which he has advocated in public addresses The bin authorizes the postmastcr-Eenerai to establish a system af postal sav- ings banks composed of such money order offices as he may designate for that purpose.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20
The Linen Sale
 is Still On.

It seems as if everybody was coming here for linens these days. It will be some time be- fore such an opportunity pre- sents itself again. Monson's Linen Shop has been the leading place for reliable and high class goods for nearly fifty years and when you have the occasion to buy first class quality linens at reduced prices it is worth talk ing advantage of.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-11-14
THE WAY TO SHADOW TOWN.

Sway to and fro in the twilight gray;
This is the ferry for Shadowtown.
1t sails away at the end of the day
Just as the darkness closes round.
Rest, little hand, on my shoulder-so;
A sleepy kiss is the only fare.
Drifting away from the world we go
Baby and | in the rocking chair
See, where the frelogs glow and spark,
Glitter the lights of Shadowland.
The raining drops on the window-hark,
Are ripples tapping upon its strand.
There where mirror is glancing dim
A lake lies shimmering, cool and still;
Blossoms are wavering DER its brim
Those over there on the window sill.
Rock slow, more Slow in the dusky light.
Silently lower the anchor down.
Dear little passenger say Good Night"
We've reached the harbor of shadowtown.
Eugene Field
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-11-14
FAILURE.

What is failure? It's only spur
To man who receives it right
And it makes the spirit within him stir
To go in once more and fight.
If you never have failed it's an even guess
You never have won a high success
What is a miss? It's practice shot
Which we often must make to enter
The list of those who can hit the spot
Of the bull's-eye in the center
If you never have sent Jour bullet wide,
You never have put mark inside
What is knock-down? count of ten
Which a man max take for rest.
1t will give him chance to come UP again
And do his particular best.
If you've never been bumped in rafting go.
You never have come to the scratch I know
-Satllrdav Evening Post
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-11-14
MORE LIGHT ON THE DARK AGES

The following extract from the Outlook gives
American non-Catholics impression of Cologne
Cathedral: eve went inside and stood perhaps,
five minutes, spellbound by the Great Nave. The
evening hour gave it the dim religious air church
interior needs. At last Baldwin found his voice
and this rather prosaic American broke into rap
ture which prose only, in words, I'm scien-
tist' he said, "a nationalist. But never knew what
religion before. How these men must have
believed in God when they dreamed this thing into
existeneel There something in this old faith
which has passed out of our life. With all the adj
vantages of steam and engineering Skill we couldn't
build thing like this today. There was a great
light shining in those days which has long gone
out. And yet we call them The Dark Ages Yes
he went on, the men who built this cathedral be
ieved that God was watching them. They though
of him personally with great, kind loving eyes, lean
ing over the battlement of his high heaven smilino
down on their labor-amost within reach of their
endeavors. | suppose the men who put the cap
stones on the towers felt themselves consciously
nearer God than the unfortunate ones who only
worked down here on earth"
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-11-14
I OFTEN WONDER WHY IT'S SO.

Some find work where some find rest,
And so the weary world goes on.
/ sometimes wonder which is best
The answer comes when life is gone.
Some eyes sleep when some eyes wake,
And so the dreary night hours go;
Some hearts beat where some hearts break
| often wonder why tits so.
Some wills faint where some wills fight,
Some love the tent some the field;
I often wonder who are right
The ones who strive or those who yield.
Some hearts beat where some hearts
Are lifted bravely in the strife;
And so through ages and through lands
Move on the two extremes of life.
Some wills faint where some wills
In tireless march a thorny way;
Some struggle on where some have fed,
Some seek when others shun the fray.
Some swords rust where others clash,
Some fall back where some move on;
Some flags furl where others flash
Until the battle has been won.
Some sleep on while others weep
They will not rest till roses creep
Around their name above the grave,
The vigils of the true and brave
Father RYAN
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-11-14
BENEDICTION.

"Peace, all earthly peace surprising"
God of love, what JOY we feel,
When in loving alteration we
At Thy altar humbly kneel.
There our weary hearts unburden,
Their heavy load of grief and pail,
There we find heavenly solace,
There we find sweet peace again.
In Thy love Thou are never weary
Of the sinful hearts appeal
Ever yearning. ever eager. all
Our trials and woes to heal.
Knowing this, o dearest Jesus.
See us kneeling at Thy feet,
Thoughts of mercy, though unworthy,
Bid us hope and prayer repeat.
Peace that foweth like river
Comes from Thee, o Lord divine
Take us. keep US, gentle Savior
Make our Hearts like unto Thine
-Effie Sophia Martin.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-11-14
THE pApAL coLoRs.

We are so used to the yellow and white as the
Papal colors that we are apt to forget that the
of only comparatively recent date. As mat
ter of fact this year marks the centenary of their
adoption. The Marchese MacSwiney has just
brought out book in which he describes the oc
casion on which the present colors were intro
duced. In the year 1908, when the French troop.
were occupying Rome the general in command
Miollis, incorporated the pontifcal troops in the
French army, and left them still to wear the old
Papal colors of gold and purple. Plus VIII. who
was then Pope, protested against this incorpora-
ton, and to avoid confusion gave to the Swiss
Guard and those attached to the Campodoglio and
the Finance the now familiar colors of yellow and
white. 1t is sign of the tyranny that the