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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-26
Miscellaneous Wants.

WAN1ED-A Few table boarders.
Gentlemen p eferred. Inquire of Miss
KimbalI at Hicks residence 4-7-tf
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Cement Plant at RaymondviIle.

\ cement plant for the manufac-
ture of drainage thing is one of the
enterprises lately established at Ray
mondville, which may play an import
ant part in the industrial develop
ment of this section.
E. w. Bauer. who was visitor in
Brownsville last week, is the owner
of this plant. He has already begun
the manufacture of drainage tiles at
the Raymondville plant. and expects
to operate the works on a considera-
bic scale, as the plan of installing
drainage and sub-irrigation systems
in connection with the many orange
groves now being planted in this sec
ton becomes more widely adopted.
Mr.. Bauer, who was accompanied
on his visit by Mrs. Bauer. is one of
the pioneers" of Raymondville, hav-
ing lived there about three years. He
is thoroughly familiar with the pos
sibilities of his section. as well as its
needs, and feels assured that the
citrus fruits industry is destined to
be one o fthe most important factors
in the development of the Raymond
vile country.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-26
LOCAL ITEMS

Take Bath-Try the shower baths
at the Brownsville Sporting Goods Co.
4-26-tf.
Mules.-First class work mules for
sale by the Brownsville Transfer
Company. 4-14-12
Highest price paid for second hand
furniture, bicycles, stoves, ice boxes,
tools, etc. Morris Furniture Co.. op-
posite city hall 4-12-tf d&w
Take your furniture. bicycles and
and gasoline stoves to be repaired to
Morris Furniture Co., opposite city
hall. ZIP d&w
Drill Tonight-AIl members of the
Brownsville Rifles are ordered to be
at the armory tonight at eight o'clock
TO report for drill. 7. A. Kinder, cap
tain
If you have a broken sewing ma
chine, typewriter. gasoline stove or
anything that needs fixing, call up
w. E. Smith at the townsville Sport
ing Goods Company, telephone No.
1873 4-23-tf
New Equipment Received Satur-
day Captain T. A. Kinder of Company
l. separate battalion. received sixty
blankets, sixty tents and several more
uniforms and other equipment for
the local military company.
For Sale.-Automobile five pas
senger, two cylinder Jackson. COM
plete with top and lamps. Almost
new and in perfect running order
Leaving town will sell cheap. D. C.
Dunn, Lock Box $40. Brownsville,
Texas. 4-20-6
As Usual.-In the recorders court
this morning, an American who on
last Saturday tried to play the hui
man sponge act and absorb all of
the bad liquor that he could, which
made him wobbly on his pins and
Eighty in his cupOla. was given the
usual one dollar and-for drunken
ness and using abusive language.
New Addition to the FOrce.-A. r.
Baker has been made a policeman on
the city force, entering upon his new
duties yesterday. Mr. Baker has for
several years been a stat granger,
only recently resigning from that or
ganization. He has also acted as UNI
pire for several baseball games which
experience falls not often to the lot
of an officer, and will no doubt be
valuable to Policeman Baker in the
discharge of his duties.
In the MatamOrOs Bull Ring
Grand bull fight Wednesday, May 5th,
to take place at p. M. The bull
ring of that city for the first time will
be the scene of a spectacular con-
test between the most renowned mat
ador of Mexico, Constantine Dulles,
"Enguilero," Spanish bull fighter, and
Harper B. Lee of Chicago. the only
American bull Fighter, with their
well organized troupes of Picadores
and BanderilleroS. Four bulls of
noted fighting strain will be fought,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-26

belonging to the best renowned breed
of La Sauceda, state of Durango. En-
trance fees will be: Shade box seat,
$3.50; general entrance 81; num-
bered seat with general entrance,
S2.25. Sun: general entrance, $1.0O;
children less than years old, half
ticket. All prices in Mexican silver
One of the most celebrated bands of
Mexico will furnish the music. Ex-
ceedingly low rates for the occasion.
Ask your ticket agent for further in
formation 1t
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today:
Brownsville, Texas. April %, 1909
Barometer Z p. m. yesterday 2991
Barometer at Z a. m. today 1898
Temperature at a. m. today 1870
Maximum temp. yesterday. S6.S
Minimum temp this morning 71.3
Brownsville. Texas, April 26. 1909.
Barometer p. m. yesterday 1891
Barometer at a. M today. 1888
Temperature at a. m. today 74.5
Maximum temp. yesterday. SS.4
Minimum temp. this morning Ills
Official Forecast.
Tonight and Tuesday unsettled and
probably threatening weather; light
to moderate southerly winds.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-26

The highest maximum tempera-
ture during the month of March was
1913; the lowest minimum 40.3. Total
precipitation for the month of March
was Is.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-26
FOR SALE
"F'o Flies on These.".

81, 5OO-15 acres. in crop, on canal,
main wagon road, house,
4 miles county seat, terms.
3 lots in West Brownsville at
an attractive price.
$12, OOO-280 acres, best of land,
80 acres in sugar cane, I'M
der irrigation. close to sugar
mill, 5 miles county seat,
one fourth cash.
SIS per acre, los acres, fine land,
on canal, 3 miles of Browns
vile, e-third cash.
Houses and lots, close in; see
them. We have attractive propo-
sitions in Mexico.
A. S. WILKINS w. B. cox
Brownsville, Texas
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-26
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that 1
have this day been appointed
temporary administrator of the
estate of Nicolas Lopez. deceased, and
any and all persons having
claims against said estate are
hereby notified to present them to the
undersigned within the time pre-
scribed by law.
RUFINO LOPEZ SANCHEZ.
Temporary Administrator of the es-
tate of Nicolas Lopez, Deceased.
Brownsville. Texas, April 18th. 1909.
4-16-10
Lady-You look robust. Are you
equal to the task of saving wood?
Tramp-Equal isn't the word, mum.
I'm superior to it. Good morning.
Wasp.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-26
Meteorological Report.

The following observations were
taken at the South Texas Garden for
the "a hours ending at eight o'clock
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
A Wild Locomotive

A steam pipe Of a Canadian Pacific To-
connective burst three miles outside of
Montreal the other day and forced the fire.
man and the engineer to leap from the
cab to avoid being sca.ded to death. In
their haste to escape the steam they
failed TO shut of the throttle and the
engine drawing a heavy express train.
ran on. its speed only slightly diminished
when he conductor set the air brakes. un-
I'll /. reached the Montreal station. where
II plunged through bumpers and heavy
granite wall into the women's waiting
room. A large pillar finally brought the
locomotive to O stop. but not before II
had killed four people and seriously in
jured thirty others
Here is another demonstration Of the
necessity OF block system OF rail-. DAD
operation. which will interpose an auto
matte check upon the power. regardless
Of he judgment or skill of the men in the
cab. when danger one is invaded.
Coll sions have frequ. ntly occu. red as a
result Of engineers misunderstanding or
disobeying orders, which would have been
averted had the lines been equipped with
/ automatic stopping devices. Other acct.
dents have been caused by the illness or
disablement Of engineers without the
knowledge Of their firemen, stationed on
the other side Of the boiler. The Mon.rea,
catastrophe furn shes a new argument in
favor OF the mechanical prevention Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
A MODEL MESSAGE.

From the Milwaukee Journal.
Tafts tariff message is a model one SO
far as the length is concerned. But
messages should be judged by the re-
suits produced. Will Taft get results?
From the Detroit Free Press.
Brevity being the soul of wit, President
Tafts first message made the senator's
laugh-or chuckle-for senatorial dignity
hates good, healthy laughter.
From the Springfield Union.
Mr. Taft Is not only big. broad and
brainy, but his special message shows
that he is Short sharp and to the point.
From the Columbus Evening Dispatch.
President Taf1's message to Congress on
the tariff was confined to a statement of
what ought to be done and why. Evil
IDENTIFY he is going to let Congress do its
own work.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel
Congress may not understand President
Taft's ''gid-ap,".. being so accustomed to
hearing whoa
From the Birmingham News
The first message OF President Taft
to Congress was delightfully."- short and
sweet as compared with the voluminous
documents that have been dumped on the
body during the last few years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
Another Pier Fire.

Another instance of prodigal economies
rracticed in this country is offered by
the fire at Jersey City on Friday which
destroyed a pier belonging to the Lehigh
Valley railroad valued at 100000. This
pier was built of inflammable materials,
despite the frequent warnings against
such wasteful methods OF construction
The roof was covered with tar paper in
stead of the more expensive fire-resisting
slate or tiles, and was directly the cause
OF the fire. Some timers were patching
the troughs and spouts on the roof, and
one of them accidentally overturned his
solder pot. The paper roof was imme-
d ately ignited and before water could
be obtained the flames had spread beyond
control.
If the values that have been destroyed
On the river fronts of New York and
Jersey City during the past ten years
could be brought together in a single sum
there would be a sufficient fund to re-
build practically all of the great piers
where the heaviest shipping concentra-
ted at any one point in the United
States is accommodated. Nowhere else
in this country is the wasteful absurdity
OF the American methods SO plainly
demonstrated as along these water fronts.
ingly inadequate when compared with the
European equipment. Again and again
the steamship companies and other pier
owners have been appealed to for a
change or method. but beyond an occa-
sional stone structure nothing has been
done to remedy this condition.
The humiliating fact In this connection
is that the lessons so plainly taught by
disaster are not learned. The losses
themselves. falling upon the corporations
that deliberately neglect the laws Of COM
mon precaution. are not directly borne
by the public at large. but the country
keenly feels that these frequently recur-
ring fires serve as an indictment of Amer
lean common sense They are another
expression OF the wastefulness evidenced
In the forests.
The movement looking to the conserva-
ton OF national resources should extend
TO include a propas anda to check the
tremendous fire waste annually suffered
in the United States. amounting TO hun
dreds OF millions. our prodgal career In
this respect is bringing 10 the point OF
potential bankruptcy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
The Point Of View.

Mr. X, a member of the House, was
on his way to the Capitol. accompanied
by Mr. Y, a constituent visiting Wash
ington. Mr.. T., another member OF the
House, walking in the opposite direction,
stopped and offered his hand. Mr.. y.
grasped it cordially and presented Mr.Y.
to Mr.. u.
'Rather a warm time in the House yes
terday." said Mr.. x.
Yes" replied Mr.. T.. but I enjoyed
it,"
Il admired your pluck. You stood up
TO 'em WE'LL
Thanks. 4 fellow, you know. should
have the courage of his convictions. and
must expect to be fired on when he falls
out of ranks. In returning the fire / did
the best I could"
You did some deadly work. We all
applauded it,
Mr.. L. bowed and passed on, and Mr..
Y. and Mr.. Y. resumed their walk. "One
Of the men who came over to us yester-
day from the opposition brave act,
and a brave fellow. 1t takes grit to do
that sort OF thing. You see, he's tired OF
the pig-headed leadership OF his party
He's man of ideas and breadth of view
HIS parry associates tried 10 bully hum
into submission, but he wouldn't bully
worth a cent. l admire that sort OF split.
and l intend to cultivate rs acquaint-
ance" Mr. X spoke with something like
enthusiasm, and Mr. Y. looked back TO
Sc. another view of Mr.. z.
On the next block Mr.. x. said to Mr..
y, in a low tone. observe this man we
are about to meet The man when he
came along bowed stiffiy TO Mr.. X, who
as stiff1y returned the bow.
That" explained Mr.. Y. as he and Mr..
Y passed on, lis Andsoforth. who de-
serted us yesterday in our hour of trial.
/ hope You noted his furtive glance and
sheepish expression of face
Il noticed that YOU bowed to him dis
family" said Mr.. Y.
Il was sorry to feel obliged to bow to
him at all. Do you know, have no
patience with a man like that. He claims
to be a party man. He is here as the
resul. OF a party campaign. And yet he
is giving aid and comfort to the enemy
on the pretense that he Is obeyins his
conscience! Conscience. fiddlesticks! He
Is obeying the influence Of flattery which
the opposition has been pouring into his
long ears. Everybody can see whats
going on. The fellow is a laughing stock
where he Is not an object of contempt.
The very men who are using him despise
him.
Mr.. Y. looked back for another view,
and said to Mr.. x. in sympathy with
hts opinion. that Andsoforth. even from
the rear. gave the impression Of being
shifty
A little lesson as old as the hills. The
man who comes over to you is a convert
and the servant Of conscience. The man
who leaves you Is an apostate. and the
victim of vanity, Or worse. So runs the
world away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

a republican record. It will be challenged
by the democratic party. Will these two
cabinet officers support their Gown work.
or condemn it? II they support it they will
vote for the republican against the demo-
cratic candidate for the presidency.
Mr.. Stratus and Gen. Wright as men,
bers of Mr.. Roosevelt's cabinet desired
the success of Judge Taft's candidacy.
They represented a great many men who.
though calling themselves democrats,
were yet in active opposition to their
party. Mr.. Bryan and his friends called
them republicans. Mr.. Straus is said to
be booked for an important diplomatic
post, and that will continue his repub-
lican affiliations. Gen. Wright has re-
turned to Tennessee to practice law. but
not to enter politics. He could not by
democratic votes be elected to the small
est political office in the state. There is
a report that he may at later day &C
cept an appointment at President Taft
hand. Can either of these men, properly
speaking. be called a democrat? Have
not both renowned what is current today
as democracy?
Non-partisanship in the matter of judi
cial appointments is a different PROPOSE
ton. But even that is attended with
difficulty. George Gray. democrat. was
appointed to the federal bench by re-
publican President. and was criticised by
many of his party friends for accepting
the place. When his name was proposed
last year for the Denver nomination. his
indebtedness to a republican President
was quoted against him. And yet Mr..
Mckinley never made d better appoint
ment
Gov. Jones of Alabama, a democrat. was
appointed to the federal bench by Mr..
Roosevelt, and lost caste with his old
party friends by accepting the appoint
ment. He had been democratic leader
for years, been honored by that party. and
yet, as his critics complained, here he was
so close to the enemy as to be picked out
by the enemy for official service. The
appointment was excellent. in the way of
securing good lawyer and a fine man
for the bench. but that fact did not save
it from criticism.
We all like to believe that there are
questions which should be taken out OF
politics, and offices which should be filled
with less regard to politics than to the
public service. But whenever q move is
made in that direction there are many re-
minders that in this country 1t Is very diff
lIcuIt to treat anything OF national con-
sequence on any other than political
basis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
Enumeration.

The immigration figures are picking up
Again the tide has turned this way. Irish
men. Italians and Jews are crowding Ellis
Island, and keeping the officials there
busy. 1t is good sign. Taft spells bust.
ness abroad as well as at home. and men
after jobs or homes are heading FOL
America. Many Of the Italians are from
the earthquake section, who probably had
their pulses quickened by the liberality OF
this government in responding to their
recent needs. With the Black Handlers
weeded out. the Italians are very desira-
BILE people. They are frugal and indus
trious, and make good citizens. But the
Black Handlers must be weeded out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
TARIFF TALK

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Mr.. Payne can confer large boon
upon the country by making the Payne
bill a painless one.
From the Cleveland Leader.
A tariff bill is not to be sneezed at as
an educational force. 1t may be given
the least possible attention and yet teach
many people a good deal that they never
knew.
From the Chicago Tribune.
Under the new tariff you will have to
pay 80 cents a ton on your imported fuo.
spar. Can you stand that?
From the Boston Herald.
The Payne bill appears 70 have met
Uncle Andy Carnegie considerably more
than half way down the pike.
From the Rochester Herald.
The lumber lobby wants the tariff on
lumber retained so It can conserve" our
forests. OF course.
From the Albany Journal.
The American people are eager to cele-
brate ,arifK- revision-completion day.
From the Providence Journal.
The original draft of the tariff bill
places no duty on coffee. but instead
taxes tea. Thus Is the free breakfas
table spared while that enticing dissipa-
ton. afternoon tea. Is mulcted heavily
as. no doubt. 1t deserves to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
AN APPEAL.

addressed to wearers OF the new spring style
Of ladies' hats the same being Of the inverted
'ash-can' Variety.
Ladies', who followeth fashions decree.
Sticking with style. though the same be out
landish.
Rugged out In hats that painful TO see,
Bordering closely in limits outlandish--
First were the rims that ..crownless"
you swore,
Now come the crowns" that are "rimlesS'
in season,
Pray tell me why you can't wear, implore.
Hats where both crown" and the rim
in reason!
First there hats quite half a mile wide,
Having to speak Of but small elevation:
Halt mile high are the latest I've spied.
Widthless I've found Is the latest creation;
Ladies. l beg of you. hear ye my prayer.
We who must hats within season
Why is It. why Is it that We can't
Hats that are equally well within reason?
Nashville Tennesseean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
FOR Lent.

or fasting and repentance I
Expect to do my honest share
Ny mind is made up to deny
Myself good things 10 eat and wear;
That is. the Injuries that make
A person too fond OF the world,
Such as delicious. snowy cake.
With frosting Powered and bepearled.
Not that cake-eating is a sin
Which by my voice should be deplored,
But lots OF eggs must be put In.
And eggs few of can afford
And think OF that! I must not eat
Thick steaks or juicy cuts OF roast
Why, eggs are quoted in 1.-The street"
As going up from coast to coast.
All. well! In other ways I'll try
To discipline and help my soul;
I'm very sure shall not buy
Much of that luxury called coal,
Nor shall loll back on the seat
OF n big auto. calm. serene.
I'll trudge along upon my Feet;
l haven't got u big machine.
Costly apparel / shall shun;
You'll see me in no 'broidered vest
Nor ur-lined eoats-I shall be one
Who Is in simple habit dressed;
Nor shall I pun Mt fat cigars
Three for a dollar thick and black.
With a white ash that never chars.
Upon these lures III turn my back.
o, many things ! shall eschew.
Not only for the forty days
And confidentfally to You.
Upon NO anchorite you gaze.
/ do not give them up ut all.
No Lentcn fast 10 this I'll keep
From this high pedestal I'd fall
II luxuries were only cheap!
Chicago Evening Fest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
SOME WESTON THOUGHTS.

He walks and walks and walks and walks and
walks and walks forever:
He lives to walk and loves to walk and seems
to tire never:
He hits the pace at starting point-so many
steps a minute:
He spies town upon the route-next moment
he Is In IT;
He's death on records. death on shoes and
death those who race him:
He overtakes and passes soon those who would
try to pace him:
He serves for comment In the club. for constant
admiration;
The townsfolk flock to see him pass ~ deck
they to the station
To see the daily oyer as upon its way II
thunders.
And all recount what they have heard Of other
walking wonders,
And each one in his turn explains the benefits
Of walking
Yet sits about in dead content and takes It
out In talking.
Buffalo Express.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
An Income Tax.

Mr.. James Of Kentucky wants to know
where the President may be found today
as to an income tax. Where may Con-
gress be found? AS Congress has the
first go. why not develop the case there!
The introduction Of the subject would add
no little to the interest and something
to the gayety. Of the debate. 1t has been
fifteen years since David B. Hill. then a
senator from New York. paid his respects
10 men calling themselves democrats who
favored an income tax in time of peace
and laid the foundations for the case
which was taken to the Supreme Court
on the ground that the law levying the
tax was unconstitutional What say the
leading lawyers Of Congress now?