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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-14
SPECIALTTES
PER SONAL y

J. S. Chairman, now OF Bolton,
Texas, but formerly owner of the
Isabel ranch below Brownsville, has
been here about two weeks, looking
after stock interests which he still
owns near this place. Mr.. Clear
man says he still likes the Browns
vile country better than almost any
he ever knew and may move his fam
lily back here some day. He has
been a subscriber to the Weekly
Herald since its first issue, and has
just set his subscription ahead a
year. He is pleased to see the great
improvement in Brownsville, which
he says is undoubtedly going TO be
one of the most important cities in
South Texas. Mr. U.earmOre expects
to leave for Bolton in a day or two.
DR.. A. w. Hilger has returned
from St. Paul, where he was called
several weeks ago on account OF the
illness of his brother He left the
latter much improved. The doctor
finds Brownsville weather a decided
change from S below zero, which the
weather bureau has been serving to
St Paul recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. X Price of Mer-
cedes, were at the Riverside hotel
for a few days Mr. Pierce is said
to be a player one of the big north
ern baseball teams and is spending
the winter at his home at Mercedes.
H. J. Peterbaugh and wife of
Mackinaw, Wis, and c. D. Everett
and wife of st. Louis, arrived last
night and this morning went out to
the ranch of J w Scrivener, eight
miles north of Brownsville for two
weeks hunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. n. Miller of La
Feria came in last night and re-
NAMED in town today.
Judge Waller T. Burns, District
Attorney Lock Mcdaniel, Col Calvin
G. Brewster, L. S Marshal and
Dart, clerk of the Federal court,
eft this morning for their respec-
tive homes.
Mrs. c. S. Moore of Harlingen was
in town today.
F. D. Miller and c. Washing
ton went up to San Juan today.
DR.. L. R. Burress went up to
Mission this morning to perform the
ceremony at the ROberts-DUnlap
marriage, which will take place there
tomorrow
Superintendent J. d. Flnnegan of
the Brownsville road was in town
today and Assistant Superintendent
c. J. Larrimer came in last night,
also, but left on the early train this
morning.
Miss Petra Champion returned to
the ranch at La Gloria this morning
for a fe wdays Frank Champion
was also travelling to Mercedes on
business
D. A Kendall of Mission, secretary
of the Mission Land Improvement
Company, was in town over night.
He went back this morning accom-
panied by Secretary R. N Magill
of the Lower Rio Grande club.
H. Edison went up to McAllen this
morning to perform an operation on
an ailing autOmObIie.
B. Lanata maze a flying trip to
Mission today.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-14
Cunningham & Ernest
Real Estate Brokers.

This revised list shows a number
of cur very best bargains in Irri-
gated lands, in the Lower Rio
Grande Valley of Texas: We also
have a complete list of large and
small tracts, either under irrigation
or subject to be irrigated from the
Rio Grande river Nothing handled
but high class land.
No. 1. 800 acres fine river front
land, under irrigation from the In
diana Cooperative Canal, three
miles from Brownsville, on public
road: Fine Sugar Cane, Truck, Or
ange or Pecan adjoining land
this year raised 40 tons of sugar
cane per acre, sold in the field net
at SO, ton, or S12O an acre. Price,
including stock in the Cooperative
Canal, with perpetual water right,
$3.50 an acre, One-half cash, bal
ance one and two years, 6 per cent.
No. .. 90 acre farm, four miles
from Brownsville, planted in Sugar
Cane, and joins the Ohio-Texas SUI
gar Plantation, and one mile from
their big sugar mill; cane can be
delivered to mill at % cents a ton.
this farm has fine twO-stOry frame
dwelling, plenty of out houses, and
its own gas pumping plant which
goes with the farm; no water rent:
everlasting water in great abund-
ance; nOn-residence owner unable to
get overseer, price complete $175,
an acre, terms. Two crops OF cane
will pay for this farm and all ex-
penses of its cultivation.
No. 3. 33 acre farm, I p miles
from depot at Harrington, joining
Fordyce branch of st. l., B. & NJ.
Ry., all in cultivation, and irrigat-
ed; good frame residence, fine well,
wind mill and cypress tank; dark
sandy silt loan, fine Alfalfa, Sugar
Cane. Truck and Fruit land. Price,
$50 per acre; terms to suit
No. 4. 217 acre farm, six miles
from Harrington, under irrigation;
1875 in cultivation, all fenced, good
five room house, land perfectly
drained, 8 acres planted to sugar
cane; nonresident owner; lOr quick
sale at So an acre, Is cash, balance
one and two years.
No. ). ODD acre farm, all in cul-
tivaton and irrigated, "a of mile
from one of the best towns in the
valley: nine tenant houses, every
thing in perfecr condition, nothing
better anywhere at any price, $3.50
per acre, half cash.
a COrR,n=sf..fa- TIN IN
tracts under irrigation IL miles
from Harrington; nothing better for
Alfalfa. Sugar Cane, Truck, or IN
fact any known crop than this land
Harlingen lands have always been
a prime favorite in this Valley and
always will be: There's a reason
For quick sale this land is offered al
sos an acre, Is cash, balance one
and two years, 6 per cent.
No. Z. S5S acres, unimproved, IL
miles from Brownsville, miles
from Olmito station, II mile from
irrigation ditch; to settle an estate
we now offer this tract at $3.50 an
acre; terms.
No. &. 30 foot lot. on Elizabeth
street. Brownsville, in solid business
block, at a genuine bargain.
No. o New five-rOOm residence
nice location; residence district
Brownsville, S2650. Terms to suit
We have a number Of attractive
acreage propositions running from
1000 to 10000 acres, that for an
investment or for development will
hear investigation. SEE Us Be
FORE BUYING.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-14
Miscellaneous.

Automobiles and Gas Engines re
paired G. J. L., this office. 7-5t
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-14

FOR SALE-Three hores power
gasoline engine. Cheap Box Alb,
care Herald. l2-f-tf
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A Mistake.

That predicted freeze missed con-
nections for the Lower Rio GRANGE
Valley again. 1t must have stopped
over at Corpus Christi-BrOwns-
vile Herald.
Mistake. 1t never touched the Ma
pies of the Gulf.-Corpus Christi
Herald.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-14
HERALD WANT ADS
For Sale.

FOR SALE am the agent tex
clusively) for the Hicks Reserve
land at San Benito. No water tax
on this Reserve" and the water
charges are $500 less per acre for
truck growing than the regular
prices. W S. Blackshear, Browns
vile, Texas 12-14-7
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-14

VACANT ROOMS for light house
Aeeping; water and lights Inquire
at Office of HOyt Hotel. 12-lO-4
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Wanted.

WANTED Position as bOOkkeep-
er or assistant bOOkkeeper, typewrlt-
er operator or warehouse clerk.
Speak English and Spanish languag-
es. Good reference. Address S. f.
F, Brownsville Daily Herald.
12-S-12L
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NOTICE.

I hereby notify all debtors of the
Brownsville Lumber and Manufac
turing Company, that l have
been appointed receiver for this COM
pany ana no one is authorized 10 col
lect accounts owing the company ex-
cept myself.
EMILE WISE.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-14

WANTED-TO Borrow on one or
two years time, $1,000, secured by
improved irrigated land near Ion
ma. Will pay eight per cent and use
most of the money to increase value
of security. ADDRESS, Farmer,
care The Herald.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-14
4 Double Honor.

The National Rivers and Hartors
Congress made Roy Miller of Corpus
Christi one of the two directors for
Texas. This was honor for both Mr.
Miller and Corpus Corpus
Christi Herald
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-14

FOR SALE-First class team Mis-
souri, mules, wagon and harness, for
$3.50. Mules thoroughly acclimated.
Address or call, Lyford Townsite
Company, Lyford, Texas. 12-10-3
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1000 CUMMFR Onion crates.
Cheap Or Mount c. Wild, Harlin-
gen, leXas
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WANTED-A first class hard
ware and implement man. Write
at once stating salary desired and
experience Must speak Spanish
Address, R. P. Boeye, Donna, Tex
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-14

FOR SALE-I0Uu cords OF good
wood, regular Ieneth at S1.75 per
cord, F. o. B. FIacano, Texas, B.
Texas.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
Public Interest Keen.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 20-Public
interest in the cases of Col D. B.
Cooper, Robin Cooper and John D.
Sharpe, indicted for the murder of
former United States Senator Edward
w. Carmack, has livened to a notable
degree with the beginning of the
trial this morning. The prominence
Of the parties involved, the collateral
issues and cross-currents in the ia
nous case combine to give promise of
|one of the most notable criminal
trials that has ever taken place in
Nashville.
The trial will be presided over by
Judge Hart of the criminal court.
Each side will be represented by a
formidable array of counsel. Attorney
General McCarn will direct the prose
|cntion, assisted by G. T. FitZhugh and
others. NJ. H. Meeks, J. c. Bradford,
Charles N. Burch and W. H. Washing
ton will look after the defense.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
VOTED Down IN HOUSE
Congressman LiIIey Made Speech De.
Tending President In His Browns
- vile Action Toward Negroes.

Special to the Herald.
Washington, Jan. 2O-Congressman
Lilley of Connecticut made speech
today defending the action of the
president in his attitude in the
voted to throw the speech out
The speaker said in part:
"Those who have closely read the
evidence have no doubt that perhaps
ten per cent of the men discharged
are actual murderers. Every tribunal
that has investigated the case has so
found The government must not take
chances on having murderers in its
army ranks"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
ROOT GOES TO SENATE.

Was Chosen Senator BY New York
Legislature Today.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20

PUT ON TRIAL
Charged With the Murder of Former
Senator Misunderstanding Very
Bitter In Nashville.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Nashville. Tenn, Jan 20-The trial
of Col. D. B. Cooper, his son, Robin
Cooper and Jno. Sharpe, charged with
thel murder of former United States
Senator Carmack, began here this
moEning. Five hundred veniremen
ard present, and the witnesses for
both the state and the defense have
been put under oath. The selection
of q jury to hear the famous case is
now under way. This city is divided
over the case and the feeling in many
instances is very bitter
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
London, Jan. 2O.-Two unknown
steamers collided today. off Flambor-
ough Head, one of the boats sinking
almost instantly. 1t is believed that
many lives have been lost
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
TO RESIST VETO.
The Legislature Will Get Busy and
Fight Patterson's Veto.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Nashville, Tennis Jan. 20.-After
roll call today the Tennessee legisla-
ture will take up consideration of Gov
ernor Pattersons veto of the state
wide prohibition bill. The veto was
quietly filed Monday afternoon. 1t is
expected the fight on the veto will
center in the senate.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
JUMP FROMBLAz|NGCR|B.
Fifteen Men Are Reported Drowned Ir
Lake Michigan, Off Chicago.
Seventy-Five Men Aboard.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Chicago, Jan. 20.-Seventy-five men
employed on crib several miles
out in Lake Michigan were forced to
jump into the water this morning
when the crib burned Fifteen of
them are reported to have been drown
ed. The crib was a temporary struc-
ture and burned rapidly. A lookout
on crib some distance away watched
the fire through sea glasses, and tel
ephoned the news of the disaster.
He said at 9 o'clock that several men
were still clinging to the edges Of the
structure.
The crib was located five miles out
in the lake and was used temporarily
by workmen in building the tunnel.
Tugs were sent to the rescue of the
men as soon as news of the fire was
received, but the tugs sent out have
not yet been able to get close enough
on account of the heat from the fire
to render any aid Many men are
still clinging to the edge of the struc-
ture. Dynamite is said to be stored
below the water line. Some of the
men on the crib chung to passing ice
floats and they have been rescued.
Later.-It is now. believed that thir-
ty men were killed and burned in the
crib fire off shore here.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
BRADFORD TORN TO PIECES.
His Clothing Caught in setscrew Of
Machinery at Newton.

Newton, Texas, Jan. 19.-Walter
Bradford, young man about Is years
of age, was instantly killed at the
Miller Link mill here today He was
oiling machinery when his clothing
caught on a setscrew and he was torn
to pieces. His father, E. P. Brad
ford, is mechanic and resides here.
He formerly lived at Orange, Texas.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
HOPKINS NOT IN YET.
He Needs Sixteen Votes to Give Him
the Senatorship From Illinois.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald
Springfield, H., Jan. Ex-senator
Hopkins in two ballots today failed to
gain four votes as it was predicted
last night that he would. The repub-
lican leaders came into the session
today, thinking Hopkins would make
substantial gains, but their hopes
have not yet been realized. He still
needs sixteen votes to elect him.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
WERE SHAKEN
Several of the Aegean Archipelago
Islands Violently Disturbed.
Eight Persons Killed.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Athens, Greece, Jan. 20.-Several of
the Islands in the Aegean Archipelago
are reported to have been violently
shaken by the earthquake of yester-
day. The greatest damage is report
ed arom Sechkepir, where eight peo-
pie 5ost their lives.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
Stone the Choice.

Special to the Herald.
Jefferson City, Mo, Jan. 20.-Stone
was this afternoon reelected United
States senator. receiving the full dem
ocratic vote of the legislature. Allen,
democrat, was the only absentee. Nc
Kinley presided during the roll call.
The vote stood: Stone 81, Mckinley
81.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
Gore Reelected Today.

Special to the Herald.
Guthrie, Okla, Jan. Ex-senator
Gore, the blind senator from this
state, was formally reelected today.
When, Oklahoma was made state
Gore was one of the two senators
elected, and drew the short term
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
UNKNOWN STEAMERS COLLIDE.

1t Is Believed Many Lives Were Lost
One Boat Went to the Bottom.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
Night Rider Jury Secured.

Special to the Herald
Union City, Tenn, Jan. 20.-The
jury in the Marshall night rider case
has been completed and the taking of
testimony began late this afternoon.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
STONE CHOSEN SENATOR
Every Democrat In the Missouri Leg
islature Cast His Vote For the
Successful Candidate.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. 20.-A vote
of the joint session on the senatorship
is expected soon. All pairs were de-
clared off this morning. 1t is thought
that Stone will have majority, and
that none of the democrats who paired
will vote against him.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
to the Herald

l3pea to the Herald.
NY. N, y. Lar. 2Q&Secrstary
p Root in the Roosevelt cabi-
|'nSG was today formally elected Unit
ed States senator from New York.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-01-20
FEBRUARY TWENTY-THIRD
sethsy Judge Anderson as Time Fol
tHearing Standard Fine Case.

a1cago, Jan. 2O.-Judge Anderson
oda set February twenty-third as
ne ate for rehearing the Standard
We mine million fine case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-19

MOBILE MAN ACCEPTS
CALL TO HARTSELLE

Mobile. Nov. 1s.--(Special)-A call
10 the pulpit of the First Christian
church OF Hartselle. has been accepted
~ Rev. L. T. Page, Of this city.
1t will be his -frst passionate having
been ordained q minister in the First
Christian church here year ago. Mr.
Page IL one OF the most ardent work.
ers for the church in the state
To accept the position he resigns as
superintendent Of the Christian church
Sunday school. member OF the oncia'
board Of the congregation. treasuryshfp
OF the Mobile County Sunday School AS
ISOLATION and as chairman OF the pubi-
city committee for the state conven-
tion of the Sunday School Association
here In March. next.
Mr.. Page leaves next week 10 as
annna charge of his congregation max
ting his initiatory sermon Sunday. NO
venber rs. He will be accompanied to
Hartselle bv his wife.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-19
Every Woman Can Have
Luxuriant, Fascinating Hair

Partisan Sage, the scien-
tific and ideal hair rejuvena-
tor and tonic, will cause hair
to grow. 1t will turn harsh,
withered hair into lustrous
and bewitchingingly iuxuri-
ant hair in a few days.
IT is a most delightful hair
dressing that kills the dan
druff germs. stops falling
hair. and eradicate dandruff
in two weeks, or your money
back.
Go to any druggist in
America or to +. G. Fowler
and buy a large SO cent bot
tie on the money back plan.
You take no risk. Use IL
also on the children's hair,
IL you want to keep the
scalp clean and free from
germs. Mail orders filled by
the American makers. the
Giroux Mfg. Co., Buffalo, N.
Y. Sold and guaranteed In
Selma by Geo. A. Cunning
ham q Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-19
Easy % Step Hair Falling Out,
and Dandruff Alss.

No one doubts that It 10 the
auty of every woman 10
look as charming as possible.
Every woman knows why
she wants TO be beautiful
and attractive. So there 10
little need to discuss reasons
In this article
A woman with scant hair,
dull AMI lifeless, has lost
half her charm. How many
times have we heard the ex-
preston that "the cr6wning
glory Of a woman is her
hair"
Nowadays, thanks to
Partisan sage. almost every
woman can have hair so
radiant and SO glorious that
1t attracts. fascinates ana
compefs unstinted admira-
ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-19
Tnckx Parry fer Labor.

Mobile, Nov. 1s.--(Special "A
tacky party was given tonight in Cen
trail Trades Council hall by the Ladies'
Auxiliary of that Organization. invita-.
lions having been issued to friends OF
the several organizations Of that body.
The attendance was very large. Dane
ing and a vocal program with refresh
ments made the evening pleasant one
for those participating. II 10 the pur-
pose of the auxiliary to give a number
of these entertainments during the
winter for the purpose OF bringing
about fraternity among members and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-19
visitor. to the Fort;

Mobile, Nov. 1ss.-(speciaD--At
late hour last night a large party OF
NYobirians returned from Fort Nor
aan on the government steamer Gen.
Batcheieder. having been the guests
at che fort Of the Soldiers Literary
club. The afternoon ana early even
ing was spent in inspecting the for
fificaffons and later dancing was in
fuIxed In the large reservation hall
whiefs had been beautifully decorated
for the occasion. A splendid spread
was served by the ladies' OF the reser-
I pntsen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-19

-4-
0utflts are Purchased to Develop Prop

Outfits are Purchased TO Develop Prop
erty.
Columbus, Miss, Nov. 1s.--(special.)
--on has been struck in Fayette coun-
ty, Ala, and while the we'll is not
gusher. the men at the head of the en-
terprise are so we'll pleased with the
prospects that they have purchased
four new outfits. and will sink as many
additional wells Within a radius OF
three miles of the town of Fayette, the
county seat of the county.
In the well which has already been
bored oil was struck at depth OF
1900 feet. but In what quantity Ia not
known, as the men back of the en-
terprise are very reticient, and will
give out little information. Gas was
also discovered, and continued to burn
until the well filled with water.
r. c.. Lawrence, engineer and super
intsfiaeut of sacp str1iptioR4f for the New
port Engineering and Construction
Company OF Newport News, Va. which
concern has the contract for the con-
struction Of the Federal building to be
erected here. Is in the city. and an
nounces that work will begin Decen-
Der ].
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-19

Mobile. Nov. 1s.-(Special. Us. X.
Larsen. commander of the Norwegian
ship Miranda, was fined $500 by the
immigration officials here today for
bringing a diseased alien into a port
OF the United States. The officers said
that they had reason to believe that
the master OF the vessel knew the con-
dition OF the man when he sailed with
him from the port OF debarkation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-19

Mobile, Nov. 1s.-(Special )--work
will begin at once on the tented city
to be used by the old soldiers during
the general reunion of the United Con-
federate Veterans to be held In Mo-
bile in April. Committee No. 10 OF the
general reunion committee held a meet
ing today and reported progress on the
city Of canvass" that will accommo-
date 5000 men,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-19
TOOK BuRGETTs DOG.
Mobn. Ma. IL Loekizs for Two strans-


Mobile, Nov. 1s.--tSpecial.)--w. p.
BurEett a well known Mobilian, is
looking for two men and dog.
The dog IL valuable hunter which
Mr.. Burgett had across the bay In
training and which was returned to him
by boat. He sent the dog homeward
in charge of a negro servant. On the
way the old man was overtaken by
two white men In q buggy. One asked
him II that was not Mr. Burgett's dog
and being informed afiirmatively. the
man told the negro he was going TO
Mr.. Burgett's house for another dog
and would take this one there for him.
Thinking 1t was all right. the negro
handed over the dos to the man who
drove on.
This Is the last heard of the valua-
BILE canine and Mr.. Burgett has detec-
tives on the case. He thinks the man
was evidently on the boat and recog-
MIXING him made the play and secured
the dog.
This Is but one OF q series Of COM
plants of disappearance OF valuable
hunting dogs recently. w. o. Lott 10
today seeking for valuable hunter
which has disappeared from his home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-19
10 Build Race Track.

w. H. Bickeas of Louisville, who IL
representing Eastern race track inter
ests to establish a track here, about
closed today for suitable site for his
plant II the street railway company
will extent its tracks to the point
where the land IS situated, Mr. Bickers
will Immediately begin building and
will have a short meet this winter.