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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-03-20


A tuberculosis exhibition. under
the direction of State Health Officer
DIR. Brumby. will be held in this city
beginning Tuesday, March 23rd, and
lasting for four days. DR.. Peck of
New York, the demonstrator will de-
liver free lectures daily in connec-
ton with the exhibit The lectures
will deal with the various ways by
which the dreaded white plague
and the evil of living in poorly venti-
lated houses. will be demonstrated by
pictures. taken from life The causes
of the disease, its treatment, and how
it may be prevented will be made
plain Lectures will also be given
troubleon diet and the best food for
those who are afflicted with lung
trouble Casts showing the various
stages of the disease will also be ex-
hibited 1t is necessary to raise 1925
to secure this exhibit for Brownsville
Half of the amount has been sub
scribed by the physicians and drug
gists of the city, and the other half
will be secured from the business
men. The exhibit and lectures will
be held in the San Roman building
on Elizabeth street.
This exhibition has been given in
all of the important cities of the
state and has never failed to receive
favorable comment from physicians
and the public in general. 1t is part
of a great campaign to educate the
people as to the dangers of tubercu-
losis and how to combat it. The
plan has the sanction of the health
authorities everywhere, and it is be-
lieved it viii effect great good.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-03-20
Papa, Fot Would You Take for Me !?

She was ready for sleep, and she lay
on my ARM
In her little frilled cap so fine.
With her golden hair falling out at
the edge,
Like circle of moonshine:
And hummed the old tune of Ban
bury Cross,
And Three Men Who Put Out to
Sea-"
When she sleepily said, as she closed
her blue eyes.
Papa, fot would you take for me?''
And I answered, "A dollar, dear little
heart,
And she slept. baby, weary with
play,
But l held her warm in my love
strong arms.
And rocked her and rocker away;
Oh, the dollar meant all the world to
me,
The land, and the sea. and the sky
The lowest depths of the lowest place
The highest of all that's high.
All the cities, with streets and pal
aces,
With their pictures and stores of
art,
l would not take for one low soft
throb
OF my little ones loving heart,
Nor all the gold that was ever found
In the busy. weaith-finding past.
Would | take for one smile of nv
darling's face,
Did | know it must be the last.
So l rocked my baby. and rocked
away,
For the words of the song expressed
more to me
Than they ever before had meant.
And the night crept on and | slept,
and dreamed
Of things far too gladstone to be.
And | Weakened with lips saying close
to my ear,
Papa. fot would you take for me?"
One morning at dawn. my babe was
as white
AS the pillow on which she lay.
For the angels came in the dark mid
night
And bore my darling away.
And | bowed my head and thought
of those
Who dwell far over the sea,
Who hear not the voice of the
blessed Christ.
Let the little ones come to Me"
So | laid my baby to rest at last
In the church yard so lonely and
cold,
But know that she now is with God
on high.
And is walking the streets of gold.
So | gave my wealth that all might
hear
The words that so comforted me.
For so many are the hearts that are
weary and sad,
Yonder over the restless sea.
Who hear not the voice of the blessed
Christ,
Let the little ones come to Me.
Eugene Field
The above poem is one of Eugene
Fields most beautiful tributes to the
wee one he loved so well. 1t was
written several years before the
poets death, which occurred in Chi
cago early in the nineties
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-03-20

Four hunderd acres. four miles
from Brownsville. fronts one mile
on Rio Grande railroad, joins East
Brownsville. also Chicago Gardens on
the south; is crossed by drainage
canal, best sugar, truck and fruit
land | wish to develop smaller tract.
Call at American Colonization Com
pany's Office. DR.. E. l. Brownell.
C3-20-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
CONCERT IN ENSLEY
 BY MALE CHORUS

Ensley, March 14.-(Special. 1.-The com mittee on programme for the concert to be given by the Jefferson Male Chorus at the Ensley opera house March 25, met last night at the home of J. F. Kent at Palmer Terrace. The programme is not quite complete. but promises to be one of the best from a musical standpoint that has ever been presented to an Ensey audience The advance sale of tickets has been large, so much so that those in charge are considering repeating the per- formance on the following Monday night Everything points to a grand success.
 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Edwards of Holt are the guests of Mrs. Kate Thomas on Avenue H and Eighteenth street
 Mrs. w. T. Hendon is recovering from her recent indisposition.
 The choir of St. John church will meet Wednesday evening at the church for practice MT. Robert Totten,. the choir director. requests all members to be pres ent as Easter music will be rehearsed
 Things were very quite in police cir cles notwithstanding the many pay days this week, which usually increase the number of arrests very materially. Satur- day night was unusually quiet, only four arrests being made.
 The members of the Amphon club are looking forward with much pleasure to the dance on next Friday night at Per kins hall on Avenue E.
 All members of the Elks' lodge are re- ouested to be present at the session Mon day night Nomination of officers will be in order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
MARION MAY HAVE
 OIL MILL PLANT

Marion. March 14.-(Special) "A number are arranging a stock company with
 S5O,0oO capital, with which an oil mill
 is to be erected at Marion
 Subscriptions are being made very lb-
 erally from men in several portions of the county, The promoters. in discussing the organization, say there is but one thing
 that can materially affect the organiza- part of either of the two banks of Ma rion to place their officials among the leading officers of the institution. The idea of a complete management being eff fected among business men not too closely associated with banking interests has met with popular favor and has been largely
 instrumental in placing the organization
 is within easy reach of Marion to finance
 the deal, while other cotton oil mills have
 paid liberal dividends during the past
 few years.
 Marion receives something over 10OOO
 bales of cotton, and enormous quantities of seed are shipped from this place. The erection of this plant would largely increase the quantity of seed that comes
 here, besides add very much to the ma- terial benefit of the town and county. Miss Mary Louise Patrick daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Patrick, will give her senior song recital at Judson college Monday evening, assisted by Miss Della Huchmon, pianist, of Opelka. Postmaster J. D. Dennis is at Thorsby looking after his fruit orchards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
.ESP|NOSA HAS
 STATE MESSAGE
Will Confer With Secretary
 Knox This Afternoon
ON THE EMERY CLAIM
Nicaraguan Minister Says His Govern ment Will Not Allow Strained Rela- tions With American Government
 on Such Trivial Question.

Washington, March 14-Senor Els pinosa, Nicaraguan minister to the United States and Nicaragua, while he tant advices from his government rela- tive to the controversy between the Unted States and Nicaragua, which he will communicate to the state depart ment tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at conference by appointment with Secretary Knox.
 The slightest intimat tion of the na- ture of President Zelaya's message to his minister here was not divulged by the latter tonight. Minister Espnosa. when asked concerning the reported military activity of President Zelaya and the war-like programme which the latter had apparently outlined, merely said that so far as he had been in formed quiet" conditions prevailed in Nicaragua, and he added that he was disposed to doubt that hostilities had broken out between his country and San Salvador
 A highly optimistic view of the polit- ical situation which to the departments in Washington had seemed somewhat complex by reason of the attitude of the Nicaraguan government In adjust ing the Emery claim, is taken by Senor Espinosa. To the correspondent of the Associated Press tonight the minister declared unequivocally that Nicaragua would not suffer her former friendly re- lations with the United States to be strained and possibly broken off, be- cause of the Emery claim or any otner similar controversy.
 My silent attitude since the trouble arose has been a little misunderstood, - said the minister, but 1 now want to state that have received information from my government, and I will confer with the Secretary of State tomorrow
 'It is the earnest desire of my gov ernment to retain the respect and sup port of the United States and every thing possible will be done to preserve the cordial bond of sympathy which has always existed.
 T cannot discuss officially or other wise the views at present taken by my government relative to the Emery claim, but you may say that my gov ernment will not permit this matter or any other to disturb the peaceful re- lations with your government"
 Both the state and navy departments were without official dispatches today relative to the progress of events in Central America and the officials are yet without detailed information re- garding the reported outbreak of hos tilities between Nicaragua and San Sal vador.
 At the Mexican embassy tonight it was stated that Ambassador de La Barra had not been advised of any naval engagement between the gun boats of Nicaragua and San Salvador
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
CENTRAL AMERICAN FUSS.
Rulers Want Intervention by United
 States.

City of Mexico, March 14.-According to J. H. Graham, an American traveller who has recently returned to this city after visiting all the Central American capitals, the trouble fomenting in that region by President Zelaya of Nicaragua is the result of a definite programme hav- ing for it's object the enforced intervention of the United States in Central Ameri- can affairs.
 Both Honduras and Salvador have al ready appealed to the state department at Washington to intervene and Zelaya is cooperating with them. according to this authority. Zelaya and the other Central American executives cannot re- tire as that might mean forfeiture of fortune or life
 If intervention will bring about the federation of the five republics allowing the present rulers to step down and enjoy peacefully the huge fortunes each has amassed, the purpose of zelaya and his allies will have been accomplished, ac- cording to MT. Graham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
STATE MEETING
 TO ENFORCE LAW

Jackson Miss, March 1+-(Special.) .)-The committee appointed by the Law Enforce ment league to arrange programme for the state meeting Wednesday, met at the governors office and announce the following programme:
 The convention will be called to order at 3:30 o'clock by Governor Noel who will explain the object and deliver a short address Others to address the meet ing are c. H. Alexander of Jackson, Pres ident H. L. Whitfield of Columbus, Dr. Lambert, president of the Anti-Saloon league of Louisiana; pr. B. G. Lowrey of Blue Mountain, ex-Governor Vardaman, the Rev. M. M. Pinson, the preacher-de- tective; ex-Governor Longino and others.
 James K. Holder, president of the Mis- sissippi Travellers, has called a meeting for West Point March 27 for promotion of work in that section. The meeting Is to be followed by feast, and to which Col. E. L. Russell of the Mobile and Ohio, John Allen of Tupelo, w. D. An derson of Tupelo and F. A. Critz of West Point are invited. President Holder an- nounces an agreement between the Mo bile and Ohio and the Southern for use of an excess baggage book, interchangeable after April T.
 Governor Noel has appointed Frank Lewis sheriff of Jackson county to hold until the successor of the late Sheriff Smith is chosen at a special election March 2s. Smiths family and bondsmen asked that Lewis be appointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
SESSION
 WILL MEET TODAY Forecast of the Work to Be
 Accomplished TARIFF REVISION FIRST Lively Fight Over Rules in the House Is Expected To Open Today.
 Cannon Is Slated for
 Speaker.
TARIFF REVISION FIRST

Washington. March 4.-Both houses of Congress will meet in extraordinary ses- sion at noon tomorrow, with Vice Pres ident Sherman presiding in the Senate, and for the time, Clerk McDowell off ciating in the House.
 This will be the beginning of the Sixty first Congress, and the first act of inn portance in the House will be organiza- ton for business. The Senate is already organized. There is little doubt that Mir. Stephenson will be permitted to as- sume his seat.
 Later in the week the Senate will be- gin to reorganize it's standing commit tees, and, until this is done, little bus mess will be undertaken
 The House may be expected to more than make up for the Senate deficiencies in activity. With a fight on the rules fin prospect, in addition to the election of speaker and other officers, to say noth- ing of the usual biennial lottery for seats, Monday bids fair to be a crowded day in the House. The action of the repub- lican caucus makes certain the re-elec- ton of Speaker Cannon and of the other House officers, but there is still doubt as to just what may be done with the rules
 If Speaker Cannon's friends win in the matter of rules the Presidents message on the tariff will be received on Tues day and after its reading the republican members on the committee on ways and means will introduce their bill for the revision of the tariff schedule. The speaker will then appoint a committee on ways and means and refer the bill to that committee.
 It is understood that if the selection of the committee is left to the speaker he will designate all the old members of the committee who were reelected to Con gress. This would leave but one vacancy. that caused by the retirement of MT Bonynge of Colorado, and it Is intimated that Representative Mondell of Wyoming will be chosen for that position.
 Within a day or two after it is re- ported the tariff bill will be taken up for consideration. and the debate, which will last anywhere from two to four weeks. will be launched.
 While the Senate cannot formally be- gin It's consideration of the tariff until after the House bill has been officially transferred to the Senate. the committee on finance will proceed to discuss the sub Ject, and will be as we'll prepared as pos sible to report immediately after the off cial receipt of the bill from the House
 Every effort will be made to restrict the legislation of the extra session to that of the tariff. but unquestionaby many bills will be introduced, and 1t Is possible that consideration may be given to the bill providing for the next census.
 The leaders will, however, exert them selves to prevent even this legislation at the present session their theory being that the business interests of the country, affected by the uncertainty regarding duties are paramount to all other con alterations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
BAPTIST YOUNG
 PEOPLE TO MEET
ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION WILL BE HELD AT ANNISTON AND. OXFORD APRIL e-PRo- GAMME IS COMPLETED.

Anniston, March -(Special.)-Under the direction of V. l.. Powell, Carl Jirels and other local workers, arrangements have about been completed for the annual state convention of the Baptist Young Peoples union, which will be held in An niston and Oxford April G.
 Vice President Hugh Singleton of OK ford has furnished the following pro- gramme, which has just been completed: General theme, Baptist Young People; Their Relations and Obligations
 Thursday evening, April 6. Park Me- morial church:
 ''To Prepare Our Hearts, s. A. Cowan, Montgomery
 Welcome address. Hugh Walker.
 ''The Need for R. Y. P. |. in Every Church, c. w. Macon, East Lake
 An ideal B. Y. F. D. E. E. Lee, Dal- las, Tex.
 Wednesday morning, April [. Parker Me- morial church
 Delegates will assemble as usual at Parker Memorial church at 3 D. m, and then go in body by special cars to OK ford, where the afternoon and evening sessions of the convention proper will be held.
 ITO Prepare Our Hearts, S. A. Cowan, Montgomery. t
 "The B. Y. P. Y. and Ministerial Ed ucation, A. G. Mosey, Enterprise.
 "The B. Y. P. U. and Our Orphanage" S. o. Y Ray, Evergreen.
 Has Your Union Been of Service to Your Church?'' the pastors present.
 ''TIas Your Pastor Been of Service to Your union?" delegates.
 Wednesday evening, April !, Oxford church.:
 ITO Prepare Our Hearts S, A. cowan. Montgomery.
 ''rhe Call of Alabama's Lost to Bap- tist Union People" W. D. Hubbard, Bir- mingham.
 our Nation for Christi J. A. Fench. .Eufaula.
 ,The World for Christi S H. Trambell. Troy.
 Parker Memorial church.:
 "The Young People and the Church. ,' E. E. Lee Dallas, Tex.
 Thursday rorning, April s, Parker Me- morial church:
 .To Prepare Our Hearts," s. A. Cowsn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
AIRsHIP IS cRrsTENED.
"New York No. 1" Is Baptised With
 Elaborate Ceremony.

New York, March 14.-What is said to have been the first christening of an aero- plane in the history of the world took place today at Morris park. under the auspices of the Aeronautlcal society," Practically all the ceremonies which at tend the launching of a ship were per- formed, including the breaking of bot tie of champagne on one of the steel bars of the machine. The sponsor named the new craft, biplane, constructed by Wilbur R. Kimball, New York No. l."
 President Burridge of the Aeronautical society, said:
 Tt has been the unvarying custom upon launching ship to baptise it. Why not then chrsten a flying machine, which is destined to play far more important part in the future?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
WHISKY BEARS
 BURDEN OF BLAME
LAUDERDALE GRAND JURY SPEc- ULATES ON EVILS OF CONSUME TiON-WANT SALE OF NoN-IN- ToxlcANTS REGULATED.

Florence. March 14-(Special)-'It is our deliberate opinion that if the con sumption of whisky could be absolutely abolished that the sitting of the grand jury would not consume over three days and the criminal courts would have lit- tie to do.'
 This was the statement made Saturday afternoon by the Lauderdale county grand jury in their final report to Judge As ton, after an arduous session of 12 days
 The grand jury heard 130 cases, exam ined 259 witnesses and returned 80 true bills. The report complained of the un- willingness and evasion of witnesses called to testify in whisky cases and rec commended that future grand juries. wher- ever possible. indict such witnesses for perjury.
 While there was not sufficient evidence to convict it is the opinion of the jury that there are few stills in operation in the county and United States and county officers were called upon to use diligence in suppressing them. It was the opinion of the jury that the sale of non-intoxicants allowed by the prohibi- ton law is used cloak to sell intox- icating liquors and the legislature was recommended to amend the law so as to stop this. evil.
 The books of county officers were found correct with the exception of County Treasurer H. P. Davis, who it was found had paid himself more salary that the law provides for. The proper authori- ties were recommended to investigate this though the jury was of the opinion that the money was not corruptly misap- propriated. The judge and solicitor were thanked for their kind and efficient as- sistance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
LOGAN IS AGROUND.
Big Transport, However, Is in No I'm
 minent Danger.

Honolulu March 4.-Three tugs joined today in a vain attempt to ref1oat the United States army transport Logan, which went ashore last night in this har- bor while maneuvering to back into her slip. She Is listed to starboard but is not leaking and is in no danger as the posi- tion in which she lies is well protected even in time of storm. The lighthouse tender Kulxui is laying the anchors out astern and at high tide tonight another effort to drag her into deep water will be made. The Lowan's winch engines and the tugs will combine to pull her off the reef. The commander of the British cruiser Cambrian, now here, has offered the services of his vessel. but it is be- lieved that the Logan's engines and the tugs will be able to get the big ship Rhoat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15

Montgomery.
 ''The Unioner and the Teaching Serv- ice" B. l.. Whatley, East Lake.
 '''rhe Unioner and the Prayer Service" " J. E. Roberson, Woodlawn.
 Reports of committees. standing and special. Election of officers. Business ses- sion.
 Thursday afternoon, April 8, Parker Me- meorial church:
 ''To Prepare Our Hearts, s. A. Cowan, Montgomery
 Installation of officers.
 "The B. Y P. U., Personal EXperi- ence,' L. J. Van Ness. Nashville.
 Adjournment.
 The officers of the Alabama B. Y. F. U. are as follows: President. Thomas J. Wingfeld. Birmingham; vice presidents, E. L. Layfield, Dothan, and H. A. Single ton, Oxford; secretary and treasurer, B. F. Davidson. Montgomery; field secretary. C. E. Crossland. Nashville: exetutive committee, H. w. Deering, Birmingham, chairman; the Rev. Samuel A. Cowan, Montgomery; the Rev. Austin Crouch, Woodlawn; J. B. Duke, Gadsden; Gwyl- lam Herbert, Bessemer; John T. McWee, Newton the Rev. J. D. Ray, Birmingham; R. F. Valentine. Clayton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
EDMUND MoRREL DIES.
Was for a Long Time Governor of
 Kansas.

San Antonio. Tex, March 14.-Edmund N Morrell former governor of Kansas his term of office extending over quar- ter of a century, prominent in republic an circles. banker and financier, died to- day at the Santa Rosa hospital.
 Mir Morrell came to San Antonio for his health about two months ago, suffer- ing from heart trouble. Ten days ago his condition became much worse that he was taken to the hospital under the advice of his physicians. Governor Nor rell was 75 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
BULLOCK TO SPEND
 $1OO,OOO ON ROADS

Union Springs, March 14-(Special "A special election was held yesterday to de- eide whether or not Bullock county shall issue $10O,OO0 worth of bonds for build ing public roads,
 Up to the present every beat has been heard from except one small one. The issue will carry with about 100 majority.
 Union Springs box boiled PAP votes for the bond issue and 40 against
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
Robert Terrell Dies.

Florence March (Special .)-Robert Terrell aged, 26 years, died Saturday morning at s;30 o'clock at his late home on Lawton Heights. He had been i'll for two years and his death was not unex- pected. Deceased was a turner and was well liked by his associates. His wife and one child survive him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
Robbed and Murdered.

Lake Charles, La. March 14.--Rene Reed one of the most prominent citizens of Calcasieu parish, was shot down and robbed by negroes near his home at Can ton, 10 miles southwest of here, late last night. His wounds will probably prove fatal. Two negroes have been arrested and charged with the deed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15

the revenues and sharpen American en- tevprise and energy? No such things are possible as long as 'the hog com bine' holds sway in the Senate. And "the hog combine'' is in the trough with both of its forefeet. The right one is repub- lican, the left democratic, and between them they are going to give the new Pres tdent some bad half hours before the sum- mer is over.