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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08

I got Cleveland's autograph" said
the friend. by addressing to him a lit
tie ode on his splendid work in the
White House anent the Russo-5apanese
war-Or was it something else? Atany
rate. ! shall never forget my delight
when. by return mali. Mr. Cleveland
wrote:
Dear SRI have read your verses
with interest They appear to me very
deficient in sense and substance
Il sent a sonnet of sympathy to Der
nard Shaw on the failure of his play.
His House In Order or some such
title. Mr.. Shaw replied on a post card
rs follows:
Thank you very much for your son
net. which seems at least sincere
u once ventured to address 4 ron
deau to Ellen Terry In it I praised
her beauty passiOnately- Miss Terry
sent me a long and interesting note OF
acknowledgment. in the course OF
which she said:
- noticed many faults and weak
nesses in your rondeau. which. hOwev-
er. made me laugh heartily" Ex-
change
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
FASTING In japan.

From time out of mind. says the in
pan Times. certain devotees Of that
country have visited a celebrated tenn
pie at Marta twice a year to perform
the pious act Of fasting within its sa-
cred precincts. 4 fasting hail. has
been specially erected for their accom-
mediation. Observations kept on 22G
men and - women who tasted showed
that of the whole number SO tasted less
than 4 week. ia tasted one week, 10
continued fasting two weeks. IA tasted
three weeks, and one went without
food for five weeks. Inquiry as to the
motives of the fasters showed that 1G9
men and % women desired to rise in
the world. Is men and . women want
ed to increase their business profits. 1G
men prayed for the safety of their fam
flies. Il men and women sought cures
Of diseases and 10 men wanted genera
good luck. Only three persons, two
men and one woman, tasted in graft
tude for the fulfllment of former pray
ers. 1T need scarcely be said" re
marks the Japan Times. that the peri
Cd of their fasting was the shortest"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08

Mrs. Silas Bennett was Il philoso
pher On a certain dismal occasion
some of the neighboring women were
condoling with her. With commend
able cheerfulness she replied:
1--WE raised fom girls an three boys
expectin' every time they'd be twins
and red headed like their Grandpa Ben
nett, an yet they amt.
AN I've worried consid' bic over
smallpox breakin' out in my big fam
fly So fer faint.
Last summer durin' July an Angus,
an mebbe part of September l was
real meloncholic, fearin' I'd got an ap-
pendix. but | guess I amt
AN through it all it never Onct Or
CURED TO me that I'd be the one to
fall through them rotten old meetin'
house steps an break my leg in two
places. but I be"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
TO CONSIDER TEXAS TAX LAWS.
Tax Committee of Texas Commercial
Secretaries Association to Meet.
snecial ID The Herald:

special to The Herald:
Fort Worth. Texas, Dec. Hon.
B. B. Cain, of Tyler, chairman of the
committee on taxation of the Texas
Commercial Secretaries Association
has called a meeting of his committee
at Fort Worth at the headquarters
of the association in room of the
Wheat building at 10 a. m. Wednes-
day, December 10th TO consider the
subject of taxation. The subject OF
taxation was referred to this com
snittee by resolution at the Galveston
conference of Commercial Club June
18th, but the tax committee consid-
cred it advisable to wait the result
Of the 1903 assessments in order that
all the tax laws could be given fair
trial and Lave an opportunity to de-
monstrate their merits.
The following are the members Of
the committee:
B. B. Cain, Tyler, Chairman; D. n.
Scott, Paris; n. II. Ragland, Paris;
Jno. T. Webster, Cleburne; ]. E.
WhiteseH. COrsicana; z. W Kirkpat-
rick, Mckinney; L. NJ Buie, SIAM
ford; VIM Cameron, Waco; N. Las
ker, Galveston; r. L. Sanders, Frost;
". H. Rivers, Elgin; Paul NAPLES,
Fort Worth; NJ C. Fields, Lott; c.
L. Wallis. eBaumont; J. W. Link,
Orange; J. L. Spurlin. Hamilton;
Royal A. Ferris, Dallas; w. NJ Lacy,
Abilene; -. P. Haven, DenisOn; F.
P. Hamil. Temple; Wm. d. CleEe-
land, Jr, Houston: c. 3. MuIlaly, San
Antonio.
Hon L. 7. Dashiell, state tax COM
r,nissioner, has accepted an invitation
70 be present at this meeting and viii
no doubt be able to give the commit
tee considerable Information Of value
in the consideration of the subject.
The press reports indicate that the
annual repczt of the Tax Commission
which is mqde to the governor viii
soon be given to the press and it is
possible that the committee may be
given to the press and it is possible
that the committee may be given the
benefit of the INFORMATION and recon-
7l,,1urdsftian- contained in this report.
The tax committee of the Texas
Commercial SecretsSSes Association
has never specifically outlined its po-
sition on this subject fOr>the reason
stated above, and they are SanxiouE
to receive information and advice
from every available source before
committing the organization OF
this important subject
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
San BenitO Siftings

San Benito, Texas, Dec 4.-Mr. R.
IS now at San Benito with his family,
and is making preparations to open a
general merchandise store here in
the near future.
Quite a large frame building is go
ing up nthe Boulevard in front OF
the hotel. and Mr.. McChesney viii
occupy the side next TO the corner
when it is completed, while the other
half will be occupied by that most
pleasing of drug store keepers, Mr..
Naldetero. who is at present occupy
ing the Driver building. Mr.. McChes-
ney said that his main line for the
present would be full and complete
stock of groceries, and though he could
not say for sure the class and extent
of the side lines, he could safely say
that they would include dry goods,
saddIery, and some hardware. MIR.
AfeChesney has d store at AlcAllen al
ready inaddition to the one that he
viii have here, and he is man fully
acquainted with the mercantile bust
ness in every respect.
San Benito is growing right along
the town is putting on a metropolitan
air. The city park is being remOd-
eled, fitted with pipes for watering
and beautified generally. and the no.
tel yard here could hold it's own
against a comparison with the Ponce
de Leon of Florida, since the lawn
has been grown and trimmed, and the
walks beautifully arranged.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
BLACK FOX PELTs.
Only About Five Skins Are Secured
Each Year.

Only About Five Skins Are Secured
Each Year.
In the estimation Of trappers of the
Canadian northland as well as in the
eyes Of the nobility OF Russia there is
only one king Of beasts. the highly
priced black fox On an average five
perfect pelts of this rare fur bearer
are brought down from the northland
each year and in rare years as many
as ten or twelve, though each year
thousands Of men make living trap
ping and the yearly catch Of foxskins
amounts to over 100000 from Canada
alone
In no way except in color does the
black fox differ from the red fox.
whose pclt sells for about 81, or from
the gray fox. whose winter coat is
valued at from $50 to $500. but when
ever q hunter can secure a black fox
and remove its skin without m3rrin z
the fur be is sure Of receiving I'm
$500 to $500 for his trophy. Not only
is every black fox pelt bought as soon
as taken. but a dozen Russian noble
men have paid agents travelling in
North America all through the winter
seeking out remote hillside farms auf
abandoned logging camps where it is
possible that a shy and elusive black
fox may have been seen
Within the last twenty years a num-
Der Of wealthy men who have owned
fenced game preserves have spent VAST
sums of money in buying foxes alive
and turning them loose within private
Enclosures. By and by it may be that
some skilled or fortunate breeder VIII
produce a black pup or perhaps a pair
Of black foxes may be captured alive.
and from these 4 new breed of black
foxes viii arise and cause a great
panic among the men who hunt fer
black foxes. He who can wrest the
secret of breeding black foxes from
nature is assured of riches past count
ing and can command the wOrshipful
homage Of the Russian nobility and
aristocracy, who seem willing to sacri-
fee untold wealth for the pleasure of
wearing overcOats made from the pelts
Of American black xes.-Edmonton
Cor. Toronto Globe.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
In Extremis.

Late one night a clergyman was
called out to minister to an old man
a worker upon the adjacent railway
who was supposed TO be dying. Tho
summons was brought by another old
man. the elder brother of the stricken
one. While he was bustling about
making preparations for departure,
the clergyman forgot momentarily the
social status of his visitor and asked.
as he in extremist"
The old man was not going to be
beaten. AYE, he's right in, your rev
erence" After a pause he added as a
clincher: "Clean in, poor chap. Right
up to the neck, sir"-Cornhin Maya
zine
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
In Cure Hav Eeuer

Take one pound Of ragweed leaves
with stems. flower and seeds indis-
criminately or without them, boil in
two quarts Of water down to one
quart and strain. Divide this one
quart into three parts-viz, one pint
and two half pints. On the first day
take One-tweIfth of the one pint every
hOur-twelye doses. The second day
take one-twelfth of one half pint ev-
cry hour, and on the third day take
the same quantity-viz, one-twelfth OF
one-half pint.-Detroit Free Press.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
GROWTH OF cARIcATURE.
John Laws Wild Schemes Gave It a
Tremendous impetus.

John Laws Wild Schemes Gave It q
Tremendous Impetus.
Caricature is nowadays one of the
principal methods of criticism. No
movement can overreach the mark
without eliciting dozens Of works of
art from caricaturists all over this and
all other countries.
This branch of criticism and attack
dates far back, but the greatest i'm
pulse it ever felt came from the age
of tremendous speculation, when. in
1910 and 1870. John Law was manipu-
lating things financial in France. Ney-
er before had the financial world been
so carried of its feet as it was at that
time. Members of the nobility were
waiting for 4 chance to purchase
shares in Laws schemes. Duehesses
and ladies' Of high renown tried their
most persuasive charms on Law in the
attempt to get hold of shares. Men
hired out their backs for writing desks,
so great was the press of business in
making contracts, and one hunchback
Is reputed to have made 100000 francs
IN this way in a few weeks. The
French went veritably mad over the
schemes to become wealthy. Natural
" the papers of the time, especially
those of Holland, caricatured the state
Of affairs. There were pictures of all
sorts caricaturing Law, the nobility
the schemes and everything connected
with them.
It was this tremendous amount o.
pictorial work that first directed the
energies of William Hogarth in Lon
don in this direction. Caricaturins
began to be used more and more in the
political field, and soon afterward il
caused the shelving of Robert Walpolc
from the English ministry. Ever since
then has caricaturing been one of the
bitterest and most effectual methods Of
checking public men and their
schemes.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
Anofhsr Knock.

Hotel clerks are cold hearted" sigh
ed the shabby tragedian, who was trav-
cling with toothbrush and a com
pass.
Speaking from experience, palT"
asked his transforming chum.
"Surei ] approached the clerk of the
Red Dog inn and told him actors de
served special terms"
"Ah. indeed And what did he say
He said yes, they deserved six
month terms in the county work
house.''-Cbicago News.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
No Fiction.

1t was u clerk in Detroit bookstore
of whom Il prim matron demanded .
book for her son. No fiction, please. IS
she explained, but absolute, literal
truth, without unnecessary verbiage or
absurdly fanciful pictures"
well, madam The bookseller
paused, his eye running over his
shelves; then, with a fash Of inspira-
ton, he took down a volume. Il
should think this might meet your re
Quirements," he said, and he handed
her a popular geometry.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
Cnrrnhnratnd-

''Though many people think so who
hear me play" said the long haired
amateur, with studied careIessness, 81
have no intention Of becoming a pro
fessional musician I play merely to
kill time"
81 knew that as soon as I heard
you" systematically replied one of his
IIsteners.-kansas City Independent
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
An Exception.

animals" said the teacher, fire
quently become attached to people, but
plants never do"
'How about burs, teacherT queried
the small boy at the foot Of the class
Chicago News.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
Fish and Salt.

And the mystery still lingers-why
Is It necessary to salt a fish caught in
the salt ocean? a sea bass caught Off
Seabright requires just as much salt
in the seasoning as a black bass
caught in the saltless waters Of Lake
Erie.-New York Press.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
III. widnu,,s Mint

She-So your friend Singleton has
voluntarily joined the ranks of the
benedicts. has he? He-Not exactly;
he was drafted A widow married
him.-Chicago News.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
said What She Meant.

"Oh, I am so awfully ashamed of
myselfr' said Edith Jones to her dear
est girl chum. when Henry proposed
to me last night intended to say, so
suddenp but l quite lost my head and
exclaimed. AT lastp"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
Hard to Tell

Miss Oldgirl-Do you think Mr. sniff
kins is sincere when be writes that
he loves me more than tongue can
tell? Miss PeachblowI II dare say.
He's tongue tied, you kOw.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08

In the face OF a man you may see
the secret Of his life.-Hearth ard
Home
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-08
FOR SALE

lots on Monroe Street, between 11th
and 18th streets
lot No. II, block 95, Adams street.
between 10th and 18th streets.
lots with 5Ox1OO foot store and
warehouse, and one frame cottage
on LeTee street. between 10th and
It'll streets.
WoOdhOuse store. with two lots, at
Pt. Isabel.
For Prices Apply to
A. T. WOODHOUSE,
RaymondviIle, Texas.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-18

No stronger and sadder co,nroan+a,, -.
" ~ SoSaiie hdplI couiu
De maze than in the following letter
addressed to the editor of THE GWEN
ING STAR b,, oooai,o ,,,o; ~
A' ny
"li'ei N d WoHldh' whose name is
withheld for obvious reasons. Born to
culture and rehnment tbis ,yooan 10
came a drug ..6endv thief and logt 70
oil sons au .. 49,
""9 ""y
Nv" ny oeins piaeeu oeyohu the reach
ol the ufus' ana that is the one
thought tina should be made known
regarding cocaine. Unlike morphine
and opium, the cocaine "fiend" can be
sedeemed provided he or she can no
longer secure the dope"
This remarkable confession follows:
IN reading OF the crusade made by
THE EVENING STAR against the
selling of drugs, the writer is embold-
ened to tell you of the terrible lengths
to which the use of cocaine brought her,
nopnls tlat II you see ut 10 publish n
~ ~ soy nay SaYe sotnS from
- : t,''V'
:" S1"F h"d q law
an nal,cat,on 80 on,,nc - "So 'ssa
min. He made such mn awful Emn-,tn~
lob of II thai for three weeks nv face
panied and bothered me. Remembering
the use of cocaine IA dendened the
pain, l, not knowing of it's terrible re-
suits, went TO a drug store and re-
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-18

had taken to the detective bureau OF
New York city, asking that they be
returned to the department stores
where l had shopped and stolen them
In one Of the articles stolen was a
pocketbook which I think contained my
card. I va traced to my home, and
when my story was learned the police
decided to send me away on a charge
Of theft in order that l might be kept
away from the cocaine habit until
cured.
SEN 10 R~cforrnntory.
'In conclusion. / was committed to q
reformatory for women. and made the
associate OF desperate and hardened
criminals. Think of It. and try to APP
preciate my present position in think
ing daily that without being guilty Of
any criminal intent my picture and life
history helps fill the Rogues' Gallery,
and all through the use of cocaine!
"Why not go after the painless
method dentists9 There are scarcely
any now who administer gas or mir,
but all tell you they can freeze the gum
with cocaine and render the operation
absolutely painless. God help any who
succumb to this evil, for even though
cured by so terrible n means as L, they
can never eradicate from emo the
horrors md degradation OF the pnst. As
i said before, n great deal Of the evil
is due to the dentists using the drug
because IL costs less, and they are in
my opinion almost equally guilty with
the druggists who sell 1t 80 indiscriIni-
nateIy.
81 need scarcely add that you have
my sincere wishes in ending so terrible
an evil and that your progress will be
watched with interest by a former
'FIEND."
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-18

Trenton, on "Our Country" Martin
Conboy, of East Orange. responded to
1.-The influence of the Irish Character
on National Destiny" and Henry j
Breen, of New York, 1.-THE Irish Soldier
in History"
Under the auspices of the Sons OF
Erin a successful and well-attenl led
banquet was held at the Anlericus club
house, South Park street. Councilman
Edward Leroy Mack was postmaster
Other speakers were City Attorney
james c. Connolly, Or. Richard
Clement. superintendent Of schools;
Charles S X. O'Brien, Of Jersey City,
and John T.. Dunn, of Brooklyn.
Under the auspices of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians a ball was held in
the school hall of the Church of the
Sacred Heart, in Bond street. Several
of the local divisions Of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians participated in the
parade in Bayonne. Tho local COM
pany of the Irish Volunteers took part
in the big parade in New York.
At the various local dancing halle
there were dances and social affairs
held. A notable one was the dance
in Proctor's assembly room.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-18
MRS. JOHANNA DEScH ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. Johanne Desch, Of 2s2 Littleton
avenue, celebrated her birthday ami
versary yesterday in her home. Rela-
tives, friends and representatives Of
several organizations of which she is
a member were in attendance. She
received many presents. After a pro-
gram of music and recitations, in
which Mrs. Dora Meier and Mrs. Will
helmina Trautweln took part. there
was a supper.
Among those present were Mrs. Bar
bara Schubert. Mrs. Marie Huelser.
Mrs. Marie Frank, Mrs. Anna Built
haupt. Mrs. Caroline Frommer. Mrs.
Barbara Schlatter, Mrs. Catherine
Pfeiffer. Mrs. Sophie Bohnenberger,
Mrs. Catherine Rohn. Mrs. Louise
Rigelmann, Mrs. Pauline Heyl. Mrs.
Elizabeth Bronni, Mrs. Louise Jockel,
Mrs Louise kranich and Mrs. Anna
Book.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-18
ST. PATR|CK'S DAY
CELEBRATHO BY
ELIZABETH SONS
General Collins and Alderman
Mack T~0astmasters at
Big Banquets.
[specIal % the EvenIns stars

ELIZABETH. March 1S.--Two big
dinners We're held here last night in
honor of St. Patrick's Day. General
Dennis f. Collins was POSTMASTER at
the annual banquet of the Friendly
Sons of st. Patrick IN the clubhouse of
the Young Mems Catholic Literary AS
sociation on Railway
There was n notable turning out,
irrespective of nation or creed. An
eloquent address was delivered by Vice
Chancellor Edwin Robert Walker. of
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-18
ELOP|NG HEIR
Of MILLIONAIRE
IN SANATOR|UM
Rich Youth Who Ran Off with
Other Mans Wife Freed
of Theft Charge.

BURLINGTON, March 1S.-The Sc
ries of sensational escapades INDUCED
in by Binney w. Earl, the ~20-year-old
grandson of William G.. Binney, the
millionaire manufacturer, which cul-
minated in his elopement with ls-year-
old Mrs. William Cook, the wife OF a
young Burlington mechanic. both of
whom were captured in Baltimore,
were brought to an end by the youths
confinement in a private sanatorium.
His mind has been unbalanced at
times. He owns a fine yacht, on which
he frequently took his friends for trips.
He was recently established in business
at Burlington by his mother, but this
interfered with his pleasure and he
gave it up.
Mrs. Cook separated from her hus-
band a short time after her marriage,
two years ago.
Earl and Mrs. Cook were arraigned
before Magistrate Charles P. Smith
yesterday, charged with larceny. The
charge was speedily Withdrawn. Mrs.
Earl stating that it was only made
for the purpose of regaining her son.
and the accused were dismissed.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-18
COLLECTOR ARRESTED
FOR STEALING FUNDS

Charles Stoncberg, of Arlington, a
collector in the employ Of John Oscar
Olsen, was arrested yesterday in Har-
rison by Acting Detective Sergeant
Mcconnell, charged with appropri-
ating collections from customers.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-18
10 UNLUCKY FOR NEGRO.
Garrett Arrested for Stealing
That Number of Dollars.

John Garrett, a negro, of 25 Prospect
street, East Orange, was arrested yes
terday afternoon by Detective Ser
seants Meehan and Donovan, of head
quarters. charged with stealing $13
from a secret drawer in the coal Office
OF Fred w. Thorne. of 5S6 Orange
street.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-18

an amendment providing that the bill
should be submitted to the people of
the State at the next general election.
To this A~ssemblyman Prince, of Pas
sale County, objected, asking why the
Legislators should evade responsibility.
ut seems to me" said Prince, that a
representative should know the senti-
ment of his constituents on any public
question"
1T Is easy enough to find out what
the sentiment is when you only have to
ask two or three people, retorted Fake.
This created an uoroar and Speaker
Jess nearly broke his gavel pounding
for order. Assemblyman Fakes amend
ment was badly beaten.
J. Frank Burke. secretary Of tho
Anti-Saloon League. says the fight for
local option will be continued in oil
parts of the State, and that eventually
the local o~ptionlsts must win.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-18
DEATHS DOUBLE VISIT.

ELIZABETH. March 1s.-Within an
hour two deaths occurred in the same
house in this city yesterday. Mrs.
Jane Clark, widow Of David Clark,
died after long illness. Within an hour
after the death Of Mrs. Clark, John
Masterson. her O n-in-law, died. Both
funerals will taxi place at the same
time.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-18

Make up your mind now that you viii m
grease your sales. Advertise in the A