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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-04-14
THERE'S GOING TO BE A
HOWL IN BROWNSVILLE.
Ne Provision Made Yet to Supply Elee
trio Current to illuminate Houses.

Unless some quick work is done
by the city and the workmen who
are at work on the electric light
system for the city of Brownsville,
there is going to be big howl
sent up as soon as the electric
light plant is put in operation, by
number of citizens who have had
their houses wired for electric
lights. The reason for this will
lie in the fact that, through some
cause or other, the system is not
as yet equipped with the secondary
wires which are necessary for the
purpose of carrying the current to
houses for Illuminating purposes.
The primary" wires for the
arc lights are now in position, and
that feature of the city's illu-
mination is provided for, but the
powerful current necessary for the
arc lights cannot be used in globes
of from 10 to SO candle power,
commonly used in residences and
business houses and secondary
wires will have to be installed.
The plant as now equipped is
provided with four. transformers
for toning the power of the current
down to the requirement of the
small candle power lamps, but
they have not yet been connected
with the houses by the necessary
wires. Unless this work is at
tended to before the completion of
the system, the illumination of
Brownsville by electricity will be
confined solely to the streets, for
some time to come.
As things are now. ii looks as if
someone has blundered," and
Brownsville will have to spend
good sum yet before the town is
provided with a complete electric
light system. And it was thought
ali along that the present contract
would provide complete system
adequate for all purposes.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-04-14
4 VITAL NECESSITY.

Now that the water system IS
about to be opened, it is time for
the city to earnestly consider the
matter of building a sewer system.
If the finances of the city will not
Justify the expenditure for such
an improvement, some effort
should be made to raise the 're-
quired money among our own citi-
zens, who should be granted the
franchise, as suggested some
months ago. with the understand
ing that the city shall have the
privilege of buying the system as
soon as it can do so, paying the
investors a small profit on the in
vestment. This is not proposed
as money making investment
for the people of Brownsville, but
only to give them safe invest
ment for their money at good in
terest, and at the same time let
them exhibit their civic pride and
patriotism, by doing great thing
for the advancement of their home
town.
The town of Corpus Christi has
inst granted a franchise for a
sewer system. Victoria and Cuero,
neither of which has quite as
large population as Brownsville,
have sewer systems. Brownsville
cannot afford to lag behind in this
vitality important matter.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-04-14
Opening of the Skating Rink.

About $50 people enjoyed the
skating at the new Celford rink
last night, and the management
was exceedingly well pleased with
the patronage extended to them on
the opening night.
An excellent orchestra was in
attendance, and the skaters made
a pretty picture as they sped
around and around the spacious
floor. The number of good skaters
which this city can boast, was a
revelation to the spectators.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-04-14
TUESDAY. APRIL IA. 1908.
Announcement

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the candidacy of
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-04-14
Houston, March IS, 1908


Dear Bro: The meeting of The
Press Humorists must be postpon-
I'd indefinitely. ! am writing this
al my bed between the throes of
norful bellyache" and in few
zzzonents the ambulance is coming
20 take me to the inhrmary, where
several white-robed doctors are 10
ery into my private affairs and
prize me loose from my appendix.
This game will keep me off the
streets for month, and there's
not another man here to take my
place.
do not anticipate serious end
ing to the case; but if, unlike the
cat, dom come back, remember
that l love you all and admire you
all. Auf wiedersehen,
]. M. LEWIS,
Sec'y-Treas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-04-14

Within the next two weeks, 26
military prisoners from various
parts of the Department of Texas
will be sent to Alcatraz Island.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-04-14
John N. GARNER

Eor reelection as representative OF
.tne 18th Congressional District for
the ensuing term, subject to the
action of the democratic nominal
ing convention.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-04-14
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8exico.
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JESSE o. WHEELER.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07
HUNG HERSELF IN HER HOSE

Hampton. Va, April Miss Louise
Clark. Of Canton, Ohio committed SUI
ioide yesterday by hanging herself in
the boarding house operated by the
Misses Morris on Cary street. The
girl attached one Of her silk stockings
to the transom and placed one end
around her neck. She then kicked a
chair, on which she was standing,
from under her. Dr. George K. Van
6erbilt. who viewed the remains. gave
a certificate Of death from strangula-
ton.
Miss Clarke, who was a daughter of
Cam bridge Clarke, a banker of Iron
ton. Ohio. was suffering from ex-
treme nervousness when she came to
Hampton several days ago. She was
joined Saturday by her mother. who
was momentarily out of their apart
ments when the girl determined on
Redistribution.
No reason is assigned for the act
ether than dependency over her
lhysical condition. The body was
taken to Ironton for interment.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07
THE JUMPING OFF PLACE

Consumption had me in it's grasp !;
and l had almost reached the jumping
off place when I was advised to try
Dr.. Kings New Discovery; and want
to say right now it saved my life.
Improvement began with the first bot
tie. and after taking one dozen bottles
was a we'll and happy man again,
says George Moore, of Grimesland. N.
c. AS remedy for coughs and colds
and healer of lungs, sore lungs and
for preventing pneumonia New Dis
covery is supreme. soc and 81 at all
drugstores. Trial bottle free.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07

FOR SALE-12 room boarding.
house. centrally located, cheap. APP
ply at this office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07
cHEERED THE CONGREGATION
Of a Struggling Church When Oil
Was Found Almost Under
the Floor

Butler. Pa, April 6.-No services
could be held in the Reformed Church
at Petersville. the Cabbage Patch"
oil district of this county, yesterday
bt cause the congregation, having gone
into oil prospecting, struck gusher
Saturday night on the church lot.
fifty feet from the building.
The flow came in so strong during
tie night and Sunday that a large
force had to be kept at work to care
for the oil. The lucky strike is a
GOdsend to the struggling cOngrega-
ton, which is in debt for it's property
and owes its pastor back salary. The
we'll. it is believed, will pay off all
debts and provide a nice sum for
ether expenses. 1t is expected to set
tie down to not less than 100 barrels
= day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Commissioner
for the First Commissioners District
of Marion County. subject to the pri-
mary of May 10Th. and ask the sup
port of the Democratic voters of Dis
trict No. /. If elected I will use my
best efforts in the discharge Of the
duties Of the office. Respectfully,
c. Carmichael.
Generally called "Ed.~.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

find that the citizens of Ocala de-
eide for themselves what candidate
they will support, and electioneering
them has little or no effect. From the
handsome vote that Ocala has given
me, my assessments must be fair and
just. I fully appreciate this support
and Endorsement and hope that you
will favor me with it again in the May
election. Alfred Aver.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07
ACME SlAPLER FOR SALE

The Star, Ocala, Fla, has for sale a
$35 Acme Staple Binder almost as
good as new with lot of staples, SIS.
Lot of 10-em mailing galleys, almost
new, at half price. A rotary lead and
rule cutter, $50 for $40. Mustang mail
er in good shape for less than half
price
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07
TRIMMINGS FOR MILLINERY

I have a complete stock of all the
latest things in trimmings, ribbons,
feathers, flowers, wreaths, hat pins,
Neilings, ETC., at modest prices.
Mary Affleck.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07
WHOOPING COUGH

| have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family in cases Of
whooping cough. and want to tell you
that it is the best medicine / have
ever used.-W F.. CASTOR, Pasco, Ga.
For sale by all druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07
Suffering and Dollars Saved

E. S. Lopez, of Marilla, N. Y, says:
IL am carpenter and have had many
severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Ar
mic Salve. 1t has saved me suffering
end dollars. 1t is by far the best
healing salve / have ever found"
Heals burns, sores, ulcers, fever sores,
eczema and piles: 25c at all drug
stores.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07
SENATOR MILTON SWORN IN

Washington, April 7.-Senator W.
Fl. Milton, appointed by Governor
BrOward to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Senator Bryan, of Flor
ida. took the oath yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07
WATCH STOLEN

An open faced, railroad, gold watch,
was stolen from the home of Mrs.
George Close on the night of March
p. A reward will be paid for it's re-
turn to Mrs. Close.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07
NEW RESIDENCE FOR RENT

A completely rebuilt residence Of
seven rooms and bath. city and els
tern water; splendid neighbOrhOOd,
for rent Apply to F. w. Ditto, or this
office
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07
EARLY CLOSING AT THE MARKET

The Ocala market will close each
day at 6 p. m. from now until Sep
TENDER, 1St Market Committee
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07

Woodmen meet Friday night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07
LOST, OR MlSLAID

One gray plaid vest. belonging to T.
E. Bridges. Amy one having the same
will please notify the Ocala Pressing
Club.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-07
HANDLED A MANS HEART
Unprecedented Act of Surgery by the
Doctors in a New York Hospital

New York. April with a knife
wound in his heart which threatened
every minute to bring death Robert
English, a young athlete was placed
un the operating table at a local hos
pital, his heart lifted out and three
stitches taken in it. Within a few
hours he was so far recovered that
he was able to talk and the attending
physicians now believe the young man
has a chance to recover English re-
ceived the wound after wordy alter
cation with three strangers whom he
casually met on the streets.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-01
MAT AVIAN
FOR THAW
Chronology of
the ThaW Case

Harry Thaw and Ev elyn Nesbit We're
MARRIED I'm Pittsburg on April 70. lyoe.
Previous TO this date, Evelyn Thaw,
by her own admission, had been UNDER
the protection of stanford White. she
had also been provided for by Thaw,
and accompanied him on trip through
Europe.
Evelyn told Thaw thar she had been
basely wronged by White In tower
apartments OF Madison Square garden.
and for this reason refused 20 marry
him.
Thaw broke down her resolution;
After the marriage Thaw saw White
a number OF times and was greatly IN
fiamed on every occasion.
On/June 25. 1906. Thaw killed White
In the. Madison square root garden.
On June 2s he was indeed. ana Oh
the following Jan. 2S the trial began.
Ten DAYS were required for the COM
pletion OF the jury.
Testimony was taken from Feb. TO
April g. The jury announced on April
12 that IL had disagreed
The trial cost the county or New
York 100000.
The cost to the Thaw family is esti-
mated to have been 100000.
The testimony OF aiienists brought
the figure TO Its great total
SECOND TRIAL.
The entire second trial occupied but
IL days. five OF which were taken up
WITH the selection OF a jury.
The prosecution had but few Wit
nesses, and made out it's case In four
and a half hours.
The defense brought witnesses from
several European centers. from the Pa
cific coast OF America and from num-
her OF other cities.
The cost to the county will hardly
exceed $4,000. while the cost to the
as that OF the last trial.
The case may Justly be referred TO as
the million dollar murder trial
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-01
SIDELiGHTS ON
THE VERDICT

When she heard the words OF Jus
tice Bowling, Evelyn Thaw fell BACK
ward I'm her ct1air Again she shook
with emotion and this time she broke
down and began TO cry ike cnild
The tears streamed down her race
She seemed I'm the throes or utter grier
Sobs shook her now as the dread anti
cipation had not shaken her before,
A. Russell Peabody. as soon as he
verified the glad news, rushed to
telephone and called up Mrs. VIM
Thaw. Harry's mother. at the Hotel
Lorraine. Messages were dispatched
by telephone and teiegraph 70 otne d
others interested In the case In al
parts OF the country.
Bowling against any OF the persons In
court room creating demonstration
Theodore Roosevelt Pell. OF 1877 East
Sixty First-st., clspped his hands
loudly the moment the verdict was
rendered.
| AZ the direction OF the court. Pei
was taken into custody and, despit'
his apology he was arraigned IN the
Tombs police court and fined $50
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-01
SON OF MURDERED
WOMAN CALLS
ON b0W|N
am SORRY FOR YOU, HoY;NYou
MIGHT AS WELL BE DEAD AS
IN PRISON." HE SAYS TO PAR
ENT's SLAYER.

George Percival Bowin, who killed
Mrs. Cornelia WEIGH for $l4 and pair
of diamond earrings. had his first call
err since his commitment TO the coun-
ty Jail, Saturday morning, In the per-
son OF John Post, of Montpelier, u,
only son Of the murdered woman.
Talking through the iron bars OF
ward c, Post extended sympathy TO
the slayer OF his mother. He was
greatly impressed by young Bowin's
genteel appearance, and declared that
IL was a pity SO young man must
spend his days behind prison bars
Il feel sorry. for you. my boy" said
Post. with considerable feeling. Il
can't begin to tell you how badly 1t
makes me feel to see a boy OF your
appearance in such plight. Some
fellows would want to put bullet
through you II you had killed their
mother as you killed mine, but | didn't
eeme up here to shoot ynn-- l wouldn't
harm a hair OF your head.
But that was terrible crime. boy.
know my mother didn't run very
respectable place, but that didn't give
you right to kill her, and now you've
got to pay the penalty. 1t would be
better for you II they would put a
rope around your neck and hang you,
for you might as we'll as dead as to
be in prison. You may live 40 years
or you may live one year. It's pretty
hard, boy"
While Post was speaking Bowin
stood with bowed head on the other
side of the iron grating. He had not
a word to say when Post had finish
ed. but there were no traces of tears
I'm his eyes.
Bowin told Post before the latter
left that he did not intend to kill Mrs.
WEIGH. AS Post had read the lads
confession In the Detroit papers, he
did not question him concerning the
details of the crime.
As Post was turning away. Percy
smiled to a newspaper man who had
come TO see him, and Post looked up
In surprise.
"Just look at that boy smile." he
said How can he do it,"
A letter to Percy Bowin from his
mother. dated Jan. 3, the very day
Bowin killed Mrs. Cornelia WEIGH, ar.
rived In the county jail Friday, after
having been delayed nearly q month.
The letter teemed with mother 9
love for her son and expressed regret
that the folks at home were unable
to help the boy who was then out OF a
lob and without funds Young Bowin
was greatly affected by the missive
The strain of confinement and the
disgrace attending his confession arc
telling on Bowin. He IL becoming
moody and does not care TO mingle
with his fellow prisoners. He spends
much of his time reading the bible.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-01
.b0YSLUREDTO
IN MESSENGER
CONCERNS
LEARN TO GAMBLE AND ARE
BROUGHT IN CONTACT WITH
WORSE EVIL, COUNTY AGENT
LAWRENCE TELLS COURT.

AS a result OF the disclosures made
In the juvenile court, Saturday, Judge
Rohnert will send communication to
the council recommending that an or.
dinance be passed regulating the mes
senger service concerns In the city
and asking that they be licensed.
Considerable light was thrown on
the "doings" In these places by Les.
ter Antio. boy OF is. arrested for
delivering fake kilograms, on which
he collected 35 cents each. Lester
was employed by the City Messenger
service. until recently located at No
SO Broadway. He testified that the
boys there gambled when not deliver.
ing messages, and the younger boys
usually lost their wages 10 the Older
lads.
They are the worst places In town
for q boy TO work IN" spoke up Coun
ty Agent Lawrence. They have given
us all kind Of trouble. The boys, many
OF them Of very tender age, work al
night, and most OF their business ID
carrying messages between men OF
low morals and the women In resorts
lt'a no work for boys and should bs
stopped"
"And III see II can't stop IT.
Judge Rohnert added.
Lester said that on the day the fax.
kilograms were delivered the boy.
we're shy OF money. and one OF theil
number wrote out four kilograms
These were placed I'm Western Union
entelopes, and taken TO Mrs. Abrams
at No. 102 Trumbull-ave.; mrs. NJ. J
Ackers, No. $50 Columbia-st, east. ans
Mrs. Duhard, No. 40 Madison-ave. In
Tint way tf,f0 WIS raised and IN,
game continued,
Upon tnn boy,a promise 10 reform
he was given hia freedom, and hi
mother promised that he woufd wUrl
/ for no more messenger cOncsfha,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-01
Wife Poses as Widow;
Hubby Intercepts
Letters; Gets Divorce

Wilson w. Tucker. the blonde
young man who several weeks ago
applied for q divorce from his wife,
Berniee, and whose story was consid'
cred somewhat weak by Judge Muir
ply, was again In court Saturday
morning. and exhibited almost a
bushel OF letters received In reply to
an "ad" his wife inserted In Detroit
paper.
In the "ad' the wife represented
herself as a charming widow. anxious
10 meet young man with a view to
matrimony. Wilson W., who has work
ed as a private detective. intercepted
the letters. and Judge Murphy and
those present Saturday were Afforded
considerable amusement.
One of the most tender missiyes
was written by John McGivnery. OF
Detroit. John says he Is good-looking
and pleads with the supposed widow
TO meet him. Il will meet you at any
place you say" he writes. but don'i
make II Sanders; that's too busy"
You may be just the one am look
ing for" says II. A. A. OF box 4b
Burt, Mich. II am not rich In money
hut | am rich In character. and will
compare favorably with any younl
man In the city"
Letters were also received from #
r., HawIey, James McEwan, and Robert
w. Swing. OF Detroit; A. A. Hilbourne
of Orchard Lake. and n host of other,
which wero not opened.
Judge Murphy decided that II Der
nice was 90 anxious for another mar
that she advertised for one. her hus
band was entitled to decree. The
charming widow" will be- restrained
from marrying for two years,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-01
ATTLEsH|P FLEET
ANCHORS IN
STRAITS
ARRAY OF U. S. NAVY FIGHTING
VESSELS is DUE IN PUNTA
ARENAS TooAY-INFoRMATioN
BY WIRELESS.

PUNTA ARENAS, Feb. IA wire.
less message says that the American
battleship feet passed Point Dungc-
ness and entered the Straits OF Ma
gellan yesterday and anchored for the
Punta Arenas at noon today. Posses
sion bay Is 20 miles west of Point
Dungeness and about five miles from
the entrance to the first narrows, and
affords great anchorage.
One OF the American transports EN-
tered the bay OF Punta Arenas at $50
last evening. The distance is 100
nautical miles.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-01
STRUCK BY CAR,
AGED MAN |A|IttDft
FATHER OF JOHN v. TRoLloPE
VICTIM OF ACCIDENT NEAR
BIRMINGHAM.

Jacob Trollope, aged SO, father OF
John v. Trollope, clerk In Judge Hos
mers division OF the circuit court, was
struck by an interurban car near his
home in Birmingham. Friday night
and received injuries from which ne
cannot recover In addition to severe
bruises about the head and shoulders,
his Jaw was broken and his face cut
Both legs were broken at the knee,
the bones pfotruding through the flesh
Oliver Trollope, OF No. 432 Penn
sylvania-ave. Is a son, married
daughter lives In Colorado and a son
of home