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The Washington times., 1908-01-10

Major Edgar Russell. assistant chief OF
the Signal Corps, and Capt W. De
Forrest Chandler. sigma! Corps, have re-
turned from a visit 10 Mt. Weather.
where they went to inspect an appa-
latus Installed there by the Weather
Bureau for the gener alton of hydrogen
gas. This inspection was by orders from
the War Department as the first step
toward the installation of big plant
for the imitation Of balloons.
Definite plans have not been made by
the department or by the Signal Corps,
but the construction Of a big plant IS
under Amusement. 1t is considered Re-
cessary in view of the work with bal
looms of every description in prospect
by the Signal Corps and the number
of experiments to be conducted with
war balloons. Such a plant would also
be needed in time of war, to generate
the gas for the big balloons to be placed
in the service.
May Build at Fort Myer.
This hydrogen plant probably will be
located at Fort Myer This has not yet
been decided. but it will at all events
be placed at some convenient point in
the East Fort Mycr is being consid-
cred and there are many things that
favor its selection, ana some few OBJ
stacles. If the big plant contemplated
is located at another point a smaller
plant will be erected at Fort Myer. as
i is necessary 10 have one Of fairly
large capacity there to carry on the eN-
pertinent work of the corps. There Is
little likelihood that Fort Myer will
again be abandoned as a signal post,
and all experiments in aeronautics viii
probably be conducted there. Proposals
for the new dirigible balloons and aero
Dlanes call for their delivery and trial
,, Fort NIver in the spring and summer
The hydrogen plant will be head-
quarters for the balloon Meet. ana pa !
with several feed lines, anu s----S -
The Washington times., 1908-01-10
HOUSE IN SOUTHWEST
BRINGS Si,855 AT AUCTION

Mrs Bridget OuIgleg has purchased
the two-stoTy brick dwelling 926 c
street southwest, for 1885. The sale
was made by Thomas J. owen & Son
yesterday at auction.
The Washington times., 1908-01-10
There Are Many Advantages

IN depcsiting your money with Union
Trust Co, 18th and II SITS. Interest paid
on all accounts. Deposits subject TO
check. Under cOntrOitU. 5. Treas. Dept.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-09-14

1t is generally supposed that the
description, some good railroad
man of South Texas" as applied to
the third man that is sought to take
charge of the management of the
great Mexican System, means JEFF N.
Miller, who has achieved such sig
nal success in the management of
the st. Louis, Brownsville and Mex
leo railroad. 1t requires more than
ordinary ability to manage any rail-
road, and when it comes to assuming
the management of an entirely new
road and getting it into regular or
der without a hitch, it requires even
greater ability. hence the success
which he has achieved reflects great
credit upon Mr.. Miller, and the belief
of his friends that he is destined
for promotion in the railroad world.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-09-14

Judge Taft is solicitous about
honest bankers. who he says should
not be obliged to make good the los
ses caused by those banks which are
reckless or dishonest. He does not
appear to consider the millions of
honest depositors who may suffer
disaster and ruin from the failure of
the reckless and dishonest banker.
Nor dos he seem to realize that the
banks themselves would be protect
ed against ruin by dishonest or reck-
less officials, in case of the guaran
tee law being enacted.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-09-14
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER IA. 1908.
THE EMBEZZLER'S De
SERTS.

The city of New Orleans has re-
ceived a shock recently in the discov-
cry that one of its trusted public offic
fals has appropriated somes3O, 200 or
the city sfunds. Although cash to that
amount was deposited by the brother
of the accused official to secure the
city against loss, as soon as the en-
bezzlement was discovered, yet that
did not prevent the arrest and pub
lie disgrac of the embezzler. This
NAV appear hard, in view of the fact
that the family is of good social
standing and must suffer for the
sins of the culprit, but it is just.The
man who seeks and obtains an office
of public trust, and then takes ad-
vantage of the confidence thus re-
posed in him to feather his own
nest with the peoples money, is
even worse than a common thief.
The latter, at least. does not come in
the guise of a friend to commit rob-
berry. The felon's stripes are the
correct suit for the well dressed, well
fed embezzler, who has not even the
excuse of want for soiling his hands
with a criminal act. He deserves the
contempt of all righteous men. He
should be abhorred by every man
who is honest himself and who de-
sires to elevate the moral standards
of society.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-09-14

Life in ''furrin parts" is telling up
ON the editor of the Monterey Times,
whose acquaintance with one great
American institution has grown so
distant that he now refers to it as
gallinaceous pastry" He still, how
ever, cherishes a classic recollection
of its real nature, as evidenced by his
quoting the following gustatorial ex-
clamation from the Fat Boy of Pick
wick: ''My eye! Chicken pie!"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-09-14

France yields the palm to Amer
lea in the field of aviation, since Or
vile Wright broke all records lately
with his wonderful areoplane
Wright stayed in the air for seventy
minutes, during which he sailed re-
peatedly around a certain course and
twice described a figure eight, finally
descending and alighting with ease
at a designated spot.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-09-14
Lower Rio Grande Valley
Commercial Club Meets
(Continued from PAGE II

CONTINUED from Page u
time in the development of the Lower
Rio Grande Valley.
Marketing Products, whose duties
shall be to investigate, consider and
report upon and take such action as
may be deemed feasible in finding a
market for and in marking the pro-
ducts of this valley.
Entertainment, whose duties shall
be to look after and provide for such
entertainments as may be decided
upon by the club or its board of di-
rectorS.
We would further recommend that
the committees above named be ap-
pointed by the president and that in
tn appointment of the same and es-
pecially in the appointmnt or nam
ing of the chairman of each commit
tee, particular care should be taken
to select men peculiarly fitted for
the special work of their respective
committees and further that each of
said committees be empowered and
authorized to appoint such additional
subcommittee to assist them in their
work as they may think advisable
In view of the fact that our club is
an unincorporated association and
there being many good reasons why
it should be chartered and organized
under the laws of the state, while
there may be some reasons against
it, we should further recommend
that special committee of five upon:
Incorporation and Bylaws, be ap-
pointed, to consider the advisability
of Incorporating under the laws OF
the state and revising, changing and
amendIi. the bylaws and report
their conclusions and -econmenda
lions back to the club as early as
Respectfully submitted:
L. H. HALLAM,
NOAH ALLEN,
ALBA HAYWOOD,
LOUIS COBOLINI.
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submitted:
L. H. HALLAM,
NOAH ALLEN,
ALBA HAYWOOD,
LOUIS COBOLINI.
C,,.s+%NA


Committee.
After reading the report, Judge AL
len suggested that the various mem
bers express their sentiments regard
ing sh.s committees recommended, be-
fore action was taken on the report.
Col. Alba Haywood thereupon ad-
dressed the meeting in a very inter
esting talk, in which he remarked
that, on the recent trip by the COM
mittee, of which he was a member,
for the purpose of obtaining new
members, number who were ap-
preached gave various excuses for
not joining. Among other excuses, it
was argued that there had been sew
eral suchclubs formed in the valley in
the past, and that each one had fin
ally been abandoned for the reason
that some political faction would pre-
dominate, or some individuals use it
to farther their own self interest,
and they feared such would be the
result in the present instance. TAXING
up each recommendation of the re-
port, he discussed them separately
and showed wherein they would meet
the various objections offered by
these men, and how the suggestions
were framed so as to strengthen the
organization in every way and pro-
mote its usefulness in the develop
ment of the valley.
"One of the greatest stumbling
blocks the club has to overcome, :"
said Col Haywood, lis that the mem
bers are not sufficiently enthused to
turn out en- masse at the regular
meetings. l was very much sur
prised," he continued, ION entering
this hall tonight to see SO few mem
bers present, after the enthusiasm
80 recently expressed by the members.
To make this club a success, we must
max it a business and must sacrifice
our own personal interest, if neces-
sary, to attend to the interests of the
club"
He spoke earnestly of the need of
better roads, and also spoke of the
necessity for the publication of an il
Illustrated booklet to advertise the re-
sources of the valley, in answer to
the constant demand for information
on the subject by prospective inves-
tors.
DR.. Chaplin of Mercedes followed,
speaking favorably of the report and
highly praising the work of the COM
mittee. He thought also that it
would be a good idea to appoint
committee to look after legislation for
the regulation of irrigation as adapt
ed to this country. DR.. Chaplin ther
moved that the report of the com
mittee be adopted, and the thanks of
the club rendered the committee for
the great work it has accomplished.
The motion was seconded by S. c.
Tucker adm carried unanimously.
DR.. Chaplin then suggested that a
copy fthe proceedings be sent to
each member.
President Closner asked for time to
name the various committees. Judge
Allen said that special care should be
exercised in naming the COMMITTEES as
it was very important that those on
each committee should be especially
adapted to the work required of the
respective committees, and that no
dead timber should be put on them.
What is needed is good, live hustIers.
Speaking of the committee suggested
by DR.. Chaplin, he said that such a
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Make all checks payable to
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JAMES B. WELLS
attorney
at LaW.....

Successor to Powers & Maxan,
Powers & Wells, Wells & Rentfro
Wells, Rentfro & Hicks Wells &
Hicks, Wells, Stayton & Kleberg.
1 buy and sell real estate and
investigate land titles. A COM
plete abstract of all titles of rec
ord in Cameron county, Texas.
Practice In all state and federal
courts, when especially employed.
Land litigation and corporation
practice.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-09-14

Use your hammer for boosting,
not for knocking.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1908-07-04

pointed on the 4th Of June, 1908. to tax,
IIr the naatter of making q map. ui.l
the estimate of all the swamp lands ly
ing in this parish, with Mr.. Frank 7
Payne, after obtaining all the informa
ton they could do hereby make favor
able report OF same.
Your committee also suggest that
your body appoint committee Of three,
The president to be ex-cfficio chairman
to run a division or boundary line, on
each side of the Mississippi river, be-
tween the parishes of ST. Charles and
St. John the Baptist and so advise the
Police Jury of st. Charles, requesting
them to do the same.
A. GRANIER, Chairman,
GEORGE BOURGEOIS,
ANDREW NAGEL,
A. LAssEIGNE.
1t was moved by Mr.. LeBrun, second.
ed by Mr.. Nagel, that the proposition of
Mr.. Payne be accepted and that the Sc
cretary be authorized to Issue voucher
of $3.50 in his favor. Adopted by the fol-
lowing vote yeas. Bourgeois Granier,
Lasseigne. Lebrun and Nagel; nays
Barre.
The report of the Grand Jury was re-
ceived and read to the jury.
1t was moved by Mr.. Nagel and Sc
conded by Mr.. Bourgeois that the
courthouse be repaired and painted and
that the president appoint committee
of two with him as ex-officio chairman
to order and supervise the work. Adopt
ed. The president appointed Messrs.
Nagel and Barre on said committee.
1t was moved by Mr.. Nagel and se-
conded by Mr.. Bourgeois, that the se-
cretary be instructed to notify the diffe-
rent ferries running gasoline launches
to keep same supplied with oars, and
that they prohibit smoking thereon.
Adopted.
There being no further business on
motion duly seconded the Jury adjourn
ALOVON GRANIER,
President.
A true copy
J. j. RENE,
Secretary.
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Base BAH.

Last Sunday was big day at Gary-
vile. Over six hundred people were
gathered to see the game between the
Garyvilles and the Lutchers The game
wasa straightforward one, eleven innings
resuitingin not single run being made.
To-day on account of the great ma
tional anniversary. is gala day in Gary
vile. Tlnre will be three games play
ed, one at9 o'clock between the Shipp-
ing Grew and the Office Force; another
at II o'clock between the Fats ana the
Leans, and at 8 80 there viii be hot
contest baween the Garyville Regulars
and the ST. John Blues.
At HaydePs Park. there was good
crowd of people witnessing the proves
ses of the All Stars and the st John
Blues. The battle was won by the for
mer by aIscore of 6 to Z. Nc game is
advertised to take place at the Park to-
morrow
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1908-07-04
A true copy
J. j. RENE,
Secretary.
Proceedings Of the
Board of School Directors
Of the Parish of St. John the Baptist
Edgard, La, June 27, 1908.

Edgard, La, June 27, 1908.
The Board met this day in regular
monthly sitting with the following mem
bers present, viz: Messrs. Dumez, Bodin
st. Martin and Richarme; absent, Messrs
Gendron and Schexnaydre.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
Bids for the building of the school
houses in the third and fourth wards at
Wallace and Laplace were opened.
Moved by Mr.. Bodin. seconded by Mr..
Dumez, and carried:
Be it resolved that after having fully
considered the bids called for by reso-
luton adopted by this board June 4,
1908, and advertisements in the Plea
yune" and the Meschacebe," for the
building of the schoolhouses at Wallace
and Laplace, that the contracts for same
be, and they are hereby, awarded to N.
Richarme, 207 Wells-Fargo Building,
New Orleans, for the sums of thirtyAe-
ven hundred and twenty-five (S3,725)
dollars and thirty-six hundred and
eighty five ($a,6s5) dollars, respective
ly, said bids having been the lowest SUBJ
mitted in both cases.
1t was moved by Mr.. Bodin, seconded
by Mr.. Dumez, and carried, that Messrs
G. H. Tassin. A. Songy, A. Granier, F.
Brou, A. o. Abadie and d. Richarme be
appointed committee on building in
the third ward, and that Messrs. st. Mar
tin, Richarme, and A. Lasseigne be sp-
pointed like committee in the fourth
ward, both committees to have full pow
er to Get for this board"
Meeers. st. Martin and Dumez were
appointed committee to serve with the
secretary in conducting the examination
of applicants for certificates to teach,
said examination to be held July 80
and 81.
There being no further business, the
Board adjourned to meet June %.
CHAS. ST. MARTIN.
A true copy president
J. E. GUARDIA,
Secretary.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1908-07-04
Proceedings of the Police Jury
OF THE
Parish of St. John the Baptist.

THURSDAY. JULY:o. 1908.
The Police Jury met this day in re-
gular session, the Hon. Aloyon Granier
being in the chair and the following
members present: Messrs. Barre, Nagel,
LeBrun, Lasseigne and Bourgeois; alb
sent, none.
The minutes OF the previous meeting
were read and approved.
The committee on claims reported IA.
sorably upon the following bills, which
were ordered paid /:
Paul Berfhelot, sheriff, / court
house gate. ................$ 00
JEFF Merfq, for Q hogs killed at
. Queens l UU
Paul Bethelot, sheriff, for atten-
dance on court June 1st to
!. June29. 10 days at $780,. -. 80 90
Gustate Webre, for 80 bis. coal
J. delivered to courthouse at 60c. 30 90
Pierre Webre, for dinner to petit
Jury in case State vs. Carrie
Crockett 10 90
Paul Berthelot. sheriff, for poll
! taxes collected during last term
Of court. rs 90
Lyon Cypress Lumber Co.. for
lumber Tor bridges. ....-.... 39 80
Chas. st. Martin, for hauling said
lumber. 6 45
A. Lasseigne. for one table cloth
Tor assessors Office. 10
The committee appointed to consider
the proposition Of Mr.. Payne made the
following report which was approved,
ordered spread upon the minutesi
! Courthouse, June IS, 1908.
To the President and Members OF the
Police Jury of the Parish of ST. John
! the Baptist.
. Gentlemen - Your comuittee ap-
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1908-07-04

The regular examination of applicants for
certificates to teach will be held at the Court
house. at Edgard, La, on Thursday and
Friday. July 80 and 81, beginning the NOR
ming of the Both at o'clock. Colored sppli-
cants will take the examination on the same
days.
J. E. GUARDIA,
Secretary School Board ST. John the Baptist
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1908-07-04

Immense English Estate.
The largest estate in the United
Kingdom is the lordship of suther-
land, the property of the duke of Suth-
erland. The estate is no less than
759.2o0 acres.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1908-07-04

A grand soiree will be given at Ire
pagnier's new platform for tie benefit
OF the new chapel this evening, July 4,
beginning at o'clock. All are respect
ly invited to attend.
COMMITTEE.
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Tendre.

Deux terrains bats Bogalusa.
Pour plus amples informations, s'adresser
i ]. Bernadac, 500 rue Madison, Nouvelle
Orlfans.
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Bank Of st John,

Reserve, La, July 2, 1908.
The annual meeting of the shars holders Of
this bank, for the election of Directors, will
be held at the banking house on Wednesday,
July Is. 1905 between the hours of IL a. m.
and 12 N.
JAS. CLEMENT,
Cashier.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1908-07-04

In New York Zoo.
In the Bronx geological park Of
New York city there are $3.50 ami
mails Of 1900 different species.
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Decreasing Birth Rate.

Decreasing birth Kate.
The birth rate of both England and
Germany is decreasing. That of Ger
many is at present 81 per 1000. while
while EuglaBd's is Is per 1000.
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gull ny await rien faire pour sauver
le malade. Eh effet. cinq jours apres
NJ. Harding mourait d'hydrophobie.
QUAINT sa seur, il y tout espoir qu'sl-
lie est guerie.
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List Of Subscriptions

for the Cleaning and Maintenance of St
Peters Cemetery.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1908-07-04

Ferdinand B. Dudenheter a etc iuge
mardi dernier la Nonveile- Orleans.
pour lie disbursement considerable des
fonds de rEtat quill commits pendant
quill etait collecteur du troisieme dis
trict. Son process ma pas etc long ct a
about une condemnation.
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La cour supreme refuse lmd d'ac
corler la nouvelle addition a Leonardo
ct Nico.ina Gebbia. condamnes D mort
pour participation dams le meurtre de
renfant Lsmana. Il ny a done pour les
condamn5s au'une communication de leur
sentence qui puisse les sauver de I'echa-
fand. ct apres tous les efforts fats par
Ienrs defenseurs il faut bien penser
au'ils tenteront ce dernier.
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Miss Olive Whizzlebee, of Calebasse,
is spending her vacation with friends at
Laplace.
Evening journal., 1908-06-09
ALDRICH ACT
IS TEMPORARY
Senator dupont Says Law is
Preventative Of fPaniCs Until
Better Can be Passed

That the Aldrich currency act is only
a malScsnift designed to prevent n re-
currencc OF panics until such time as a
more effective currency law can be ell
acted by Congress, was the statement
made by United States Senator II. A.
DUPONT at an informal dinner given by
Il. ]. Maclean. president of the Board
of Trade to the directors Of the board
in Hanna's last evening.
Senator duFonts discussion Of the
currency question was satisfactory and
effective. He expressed the belize that
the currency commission would be un-
able to agree on any particular cur
rency recommendation to Congress. and
suggested that the Government appoint
a commission CT business men 10 coEa-
pile all the financial laws passed by the
Government since its organization. to-
Sctner with financial laws Of foreign
countries, shO'Aing the conditions each
financial act q eated. From this COM
pilatlon Senator DUPONT thought sat
iscactory c'.rrency bill could be dra TED
senator ci.ront said he saw 10 rea-
son why Congress should depend on he
hlnKs OF tho country for information
on tie currency question. They can't
agrec among themselves on the gues-
ton because .SnrS all place the inter-
ests of the banks in the foreground, .
lie said. Ssritt,n DUPONT said the aver
age business man is not interested in
bank profits rs ne bank Officials seem
to believe what the business man is
interested IL is a financial system thg;
VIII prevs,s recurrence Of sym Il
pan as the country has just passed
through" 10 aided
frank p Ia lame. president Of the
National ryart Of Trade. another OF
Mr. Maclsans guests. spoke Of what
the body is doing for the country. lie
said the board favored a merchant ma
rinc. ard had Il. loved of new currency
LEGISLATION.
Evening journal., 1908-06-09
MUST SPRINKLE
CURB TO CURB

Director Gray. Of the Street and
Sewer Board. at the Meeting OF the
directors this morning, rave notice Of
an amendment TO the ordinance requir-
ing street car companies to sprinkle
streets over which their tracks are
laid. The amendment provides speci-
fically that streets shall be sprinkiod
from curb to curb" was not included
from curb TO curb" was not included
in the original ordinance. The amend
ment was actuated by the complaint
by Director Gray that a Market street
sprinkliug car lad sprinkled the rails,
while the pavement had escaped at
tention.
The request for the extension Of the
present sewer Oh Nineteenth street for
forty feet f=om Tatnall street was re-
ferred TO the sewer engineer.
Complaint of the street crossing at
Sixth and Market streets was referred
TO the street commissioner.
Permission was granted the Whining
ton Fountain Society to place a foun-
tain a. the intersection Of New Castle
avenue. Heald and Lohdell streets
South Wilmington. This Is the tri-
angular piece of ground that is beIns
beautfied bv the city. The secretary
was directed 10 write William Poole,
secretary Of the society, granting the
permission and expressing the appraci-
alton Of the directors for the pubic
spirit displayed by the members OF she
society.