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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-11

A party of three or four huntsmen
that went after deer up the valley
lately is credited with bringing in
seven deer as the result of one days
hunting. This may be called sport,
but it may also be called wholesale
slaughter 1t is hardly sportsman
like to go into the business of hunt
ing like the old-time market hunters,
who tried to bring down as much
game as possible at one time for the
money there was in it, regardless of
the fact that they were threaten
ing the determination Of the game
Ii was to prevent such practices and
to preserve the game that the pres
ent stringent game laws of Texas
were enacted. There are deer
enough to furnish hunting for many
huntsmen in this valley, unless some
are greedy enough to try and wipe
out the entire species of this nible
game animal at one fell blow. And
while on the subject, it is to be hoped
that the game laws may be enforced
now that the season is begun. The
true sportsman is as anxious as any
on can be TO see that the bounds
of reason are not overstepped in
pursuit of game
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-11
TO IMPROVE TT. BROWN S
Appearance.

1t is sincerely to be hoped that the
recommendation sent by Capt. Robin
son, the new caretaker of Fort
Brown. to the Texas Department that
the one old barrack building remain
ing at Fort Brown be torn down may
5e adopted and the plan speedily put
into effect. AS Capt Robinson in
forms the department, the building
IS badly dilapidated from the effects
OF the endeavors to prevent the
flames which recently destroyed the
other barracks from spreading furth-
er 1t is not only unfit for further
use should this post be regarrisoned,
but is a menace to Brownsville. as it
= liable at some time to be burned
as rhe Others were. Further than
this. the old barrack is an eyesore. 1t
is neither useful nor ornamental, and
its removal would greatly improve
the appearance of the reservation 1t
10 be hoped indeed that the depart
nent may go further and not only
order the removal of the old
barrack, but also have the reserva-
4ion beautified by having some trees
planted and other improvements Of
nike nature made 1t would require
comparatively little expenditure to
give the reservation the appearance
OF a very attractive park There is
no spot more favorably situated, or
better adapted naturally for such
purpose
The Herald, in fact, cherishes a
nope that Uncle Sam may yet open
his heart and donate at least part
Of the old post to the city OF Browns
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-11
TO TEAR DOWN LAST
BARRACK IN FORT BROWN
Recommendation Sent to Headquart-
ers by Capt. Robinson, New Care
takcr of the Post.

\ recommendation that the re-
naming barrack building in Fort
Brown, which escaped destruction
in the fire that recently burned the
other barracks in the post, be torn
down has been sent to the command
ing general of the Department of
Texas, by Capt. T. B. Robinson, the
new caretaker of this post. Capt
Robinson, who also holds the posi-
ton of superintendent of the Nat
iOnal cemetery at Fort Brown, in
formed Herald reporter of this fact
yesterday. The remaining barrack
was badly damaged in the endeavOr
Of the firemen to check the pro-
gress of the flames, and is now in a
dilapidated condition. Capt Robin
son says that he so reported to the
department, and furthermore set
forth the fact that the barrack is not
only unfit for occupancy, but is fur
thermOre a fire trap and a menace to
the entire city of Brownsville. He
recommended that the department
authorize him to employ force of
men to tear down the old build
ing. The captain feels assured that
the department will receive him rec
concentration favorably and doubt
less vii order the old building re-
moved.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-11

by the Pure Food Grocery Store.
The building is nearing completion
very rapidly and will soon be ready
for occupancy
This Mission drug store is receiv-
ing a full line of holiday goods, and
will have them on display in a short
time
A large number of crates of beans
were shipped to San Antonio, Dallas
and Kansas City last week by w. H.
McShane, which was Missions first
shipment this season.
The four-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Wallace Gaines, Claudia,
narrowly escaped being severely
burned last Tuesday night while
playing with some of her little
friends with jack-o-lanterns. In
some manner her dress caught fire
and it would have been very serious
except for the quick action of some
small boys who extinguished the fire
before any great harm was done
Contractor Jones has started the
erection of the new First State Bank
building, and expects to have it fin
ished at an early date. The build
ing will be a twO-StOry brick and
will be at the intersection of Orange
street and La LOmita Boulevard
II. c. Dawson will have a twenty
four by eighty foot addition to his
store which will make the floor
space twenty four by one hundred
and fifty feet. The addition being
necessary on account of the large
business Mr.. Dawson is doing in the
grocery line, and dry goods
Miss n. J. Kildal is having a pref
ty cottage erected in the eastern part
of Mission.
c. w. Fricke has gone to San An
tonic on a short business trip.
The Rio Grande Hardware Com
pany is receiving goods every day
and will have a full line of goods in
a very short time.
There have been several large
bucks killed near here in the past
few days w. ". Drummond
brought in a deer and a javalin, and
- - 1CAAOA anu VI OLAlClF VI L IJlA-
on, also brought in fine large deer.
as the result of their hunt.
c. B. McCollum and Chas. NJ.
Armstrong OF Brownsville passed
through here in Mr. Armstrong;
new auto yesterday on tteir way
to Rio Grande City.
W. w. DrummOnd is erecting a
nice two-Story residence on the B0u-
levard. which is nearing completion
very rapidly.
Every time a new business build
ing is erected the young men OF
Mission christen it with dance.
We are having quite a number here
of late.
The young men of Mission expect
to give large dance in Mr.. Wrigbt's
new store on the 25th, THANKSGIVING
Day, and are busily engaged in maxi
ing preparations for the same.
The new club room building will
have a large dance hall.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-11

Since the news that the Southwest
Texas League has been granted a
charter by the National Association
the fans of this city are jubilant, as
Brownsville is one of the cities that
viii compose this league Already the
fans have begun to consider a line
up for the Brownies for next season.
1t may be accepted as fact that, if
Brownsville does not capture the pen
nant this season, she will make it so
warm for the top notchers that they
Will not be able to get a good nights
sleep until the close of the season.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-11

oaciai County and city Journal.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-11

The Gulf Coast Index, a monthly
publication lately launched at Corpus
Christi, is neat and attractive jour-
nal, which makes a good showing for
the interests of the section it serves.
The second number. just received,
contains a number of valuable ar
ticles on various subjects relative to
the Texas coast country. NJ. Wilker-
son is the publisher.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-11

vile to be used as a public park. The
Mexican War Veterans have asked
that it be given to them to be used
for the erection of a monument to the
memory of the heroes of the Mexican
war, who fell at Palo Alto and Resaca
de la Palma near Brownsville. This
very reasonable and appropriate re-
quest was turned down by the war
department, but should the citizens
of Brownsville take up the matter
and enlist the aid and influence of
those who can do such things, it is
not impossible that it may yet be
accomplished
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-11

The splendid 1OS-page special edi-
ton of the Houston Post, issued in
honor of the No-tsu-oh carnival, was
a fine piece of journalistic enterprise.
The Post keeps pace with HustIing
Houston.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-11
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1909
.ST4WD EOR TIL. LAM.

notable event for Brownsville
and all of South Texas was the find
ing Of the jury in the murder case
which was decided in this city yes
Eerday- On April %. this year, in
this city, a negro Pullman car porter
who had been guilty of no Offense
beyond standing on the sidewalk
where it was alleged some ladies
desired 10 pass, was shot
and killed by white officer
On Nov 10, the officer was
convicted OF murder and given a
sentence of twenty years in the pen
itentiary for the deed. This prompt
administration of justice speaks well
for the community 1t shows that
Il IS possible for even a Southern
tOwn, and one that has stood gross
outrage at the hands Of representa-
lives Of the negro race, to do JUS
tce to one OF that race, even though
a humble servitor 1t speaks well
for The twelve good men and true
who served on this jury. This jury
w-as composed entirely OF white men.
That it has rendered fair and hon
est verdict in a case where possibly
IL might have been expected that race
prejudice would have prevented it
from doing so, reflects credit upon
the men composing it. These mems
names deserve to be remembered,
and The Herald herewith reprilts
them Emile Wise. merchant; E. A
Mcfiary. bank cashier; W 5. Corkill,
G. 7. Perry, J. 5 Dodson, S. b.
Householder. j. r. Copeland, B.
Hamlett. and w S Bear. farmers;
- C Musel, tailor; l. B. Mcfarland,
llmber dealer. and S C. Summers,
carpenter
This triumph of justice bespeaks
= law-abiding sentiment among to-
= ems of Cameron county. which
well for the future of the
FIRand must commend it to all
s. 1t also gives warning to
4 with the hip pocket habit
& liJzs nc would do well not to draw
his ever ready gun" in Cameron
county, unless he is absolutely bound
10 do so in self defense. More es-
pecially should it teach those men
who may be privileged to serve the
comfy or city in the capacity of
peace officers that the law-abiding
element of the county does not re-
gard them as licensed murderers, |
and they have no right to kill men
xho have committed no offense that
deserves death
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-07

men declare to the police that they
gave money through fear Of their
lives. They gave the police the evf-
dence that resulted in the capture
of a half dozen Of the so-called'
Black Hand men, who were later
bound over to the superior court or
placed on the city rock pile. on tes-
timony offered by the police, de-
spite the fact that the complaining
Italians feared to come into court
to testify against them, through
fear Of their lives afterward.
A search throughout the city was
made for the escaped Italian last
night, but no trace of him could
be found, and 1t is evident that he
has fled from the community,
after learning of Gestnat's Meyna's
arrest. Meyna has been going about
the country posing az an enemy Of
the Black Hand, who he claimed
had murdered his brother, Vim
cenczo Meyna, in st. Paul. In April
of this year.
He was so clever in his pre-
tcuDcS tudI He moud6cu " bCCu4 =
letters of introduction from differ
ent chiefs of police in the largo
eastern cities, st. Paul included.
but it was learned here yesterday
shortly before his arrest, that he
has been here since Friday en-
deavoring to secure the co-operar
ton Of various Italians in an At
tempt to bring about Rocco Cats
lano's release.
Catalano is held in the county
Jail pending trial for an assault
with intent to kill another Italian
named Mesinaro, also held under
heavy bond to appear before the
superior court. Catalano Is charged
by the police with being the primo
leader Of the Black Hand or the
Matchmaking band Of Italians n
Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-07
WHAT'S THE
NATTER WITH
PROFESSOR?
Thinks Cook and Peary Are
Buffalo Bills"
AFRAID OF
"PRESS AGENCY"
(By United Press,)

BERKELEY, Cal, Sept. T.
Peary's message, in which he
stated that he had nailed the Stars
and Stripes to the north pole, and
Cooks entry into Copenhagen,
SAVIOR of Buffalo Billism" ana
press agency" according to
quoted statements of Professor
George Davidson, an authority on
geography and astronomy.
Davidson declared his belief that
both Peary and Cook reached the
pole, for the reason that he could
not imagine a sane man foolish
enough to make the claim without
proof. He said: much of the
glory of having accomplished the
feat of reaching the pole has been
dimmed, / think, by the actions
of the explorers themselves, to say
nothing of their respective friends.
The Buffalo Bill-like entrance of
Cook into Copenhagen would sug-
gest press agents preparation for
lecture tour. l think that II he
attired himself like an American
citizen and dressed and shaved
aboard ship, which could easily
have been done, the return would
have been more dignified and
would not tend to make his native
land ridiculous in the eyes of the
world.
"Peary's bombastic message
about mailing the Stars and
Stripes to the pole indicates that
we may expect Buffalo Billism
and press agency on his return"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-07
BLACK HAND" SUSPECT
ESCAPES CHAIN GANG
= IA = -
WAS A LEADER:
NO TRACE OF HIM
Business Men Declare They Have
Paid Tribute to BLACK Hand''

Frank EhromboIs, one Of the al
legged leaders Of the local italian
Black Hand society, fined 500 and
costs and sentenced to 80 days on
the city rock pile short time ago,
slipped the shackles from his feet
and escaped from the chain gang
yesterday afternoon. Today he 10
fugitive from justice, while Gestnat
Meyna, one Of the national leaders
Of the dread society, is held in soil
tary confinement in the city jail,
pending trial before the police
court.
Meyna, who has been in trouble
with the police and federal authori-
ties in many cities throughout the
United States and who but recently
was released from Jail at Seattle,
was arrested by Captain of Detec-
tives Burns yesterday afternoon,
when he came to the station to Pc
tition for the release of Rocco Cata-
lano and others arrested as prime
movers in the Blank Hand society
two weeks ago. 1t was evidently
his intention also to join Ehrombols
and in the opinion of the police, it
is probable that it was for that
reason that Ehrombols made his
break for liberty.
Ehrombols made his escape from
the rock pile, where he was under
guard by Officer Nelson, with
nearly score of other prisoners.
His shackles were found In a &C.
cluded spot where he had stripped
them from his feet, but no trace Of
him could be found. The fugitive
is one of the half dozen Italians
who are declared to have terrorized
the local italian colony for several
months past with threats on the
lives of some of the best Italian
Americans for the purpose Of ex-
torting money from them.
Many of the reputable business
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-07
WORK
SOON ON BIG
SKY SCRAPER
THoMPSoN-sTARRETT CO. TO
MOVE BIG BUILDING
OUTFIT HERE

The Thompson-Starre Co. OF
New York and San Francisco, who
have the contract for the million
dollar sky scraper of the Old Ma
tional bank, to be erected at the
corner of Riverside avenue and
Stevens street, are preparing to
move one of their entire building
organizations here from Portland,
where they are now engaged In
the erection of big office build
ing.
The company is now superin-
tending the building of its struc-
tural steel for the Old National
building at Pittsburg, and as soon
as the steel can be counted upon
the work of breaking ground and
going ahead will be begun. 1t rs
expected that work on the founda-
ton will begin some time In Sep
TENDER, as the builders are under
contract to have the structure
ready for occupancy by October /.
1910.
w. ]. Kommers. one of the Of
ficials of the Old National bank.
has opened an office in room 1112
Paulsen building, and will devote
his entire time to looking after
matters pertaining to the building
and the lease of office rooms. A
representative of ID. H. Burnham
& Co., the architects of Chicago,
who prepared the plans, will al
ways be on the ground In active
charge of the work.
AS much as possible OF the work
will be sublet to Spokane contrac-
tors, thereby giving employment to
home labor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-07
START MIL W.AUKEE
WORK AT ONCE
(By United Press.)

1--WE are planning to start work
at once on our last extension con-
Meeting Spokane with the main line
Of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railway company" stated
James Walsh, this morning, who
acted as agent for the Milwaukee,
yesterday when property was ex-
changed with the Great Northern
involving between 100000 and
$1,000. 900.
AT the present time our road
Is completed. up to Maiden. WASH,
near Rosalia, about 70 miles south
west of Spokane II is our inten-
tion to rush the work with all pos
sible speed, and as soon as the en-
gineers have the surveys made. the
construction of the road will begin.
Il should not at all be surprised
IL work should also begin In Spo-
kane at the same time. but l am
unable to state definitely at the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-07
BY CHARLES p. STEWART.
Copyright, 1909, BY The United
Press Association

COPENHAGEN, Sept. 7.-"Bully
for Peary."
This was the first exclamation Of
DR.. Cook, when ] handed him the
dispatch from Commander Peary
to the United Press announcing his
successful quest for the north pole.
DR.. Cook said:
There can be no doubt in the
minds of anyone who knows Peary
but that the message came from
him. The wording makes me sure
he has reached the pole. 1t sounds
so like Peary. am mighty glad
Peary has been successful, for he
is one of the bravest, most perse-
vering men who ever went north.
He deserves all the honor that will
come to him. In addition, am
certain his reports will corroborate
the data / have collected. OF course
It would be hypocritical for me to
attempt to conceal the fact that
I'm delighted have been able to
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-07

Maltese cross shows Annortok,
Greenland, from which DR.. Cooks
expedition started on February 10,
19OS, on his successful dash to the
pole. The heavy black line marks
The route northward. It crosses
Smith soAhd to Ellesmere Land,
where Cook passed over coast
mountain chain and turned for as
straight a line as possible to the
pole, He passed through Nansen
.htraits and at the lands end ex-
Itremity of Heiberg island he struck
1.-THE great frozen polar sea. This
was March is, 1908. The black line
shows where he took his bearings
on March 80 and again on April
8. the expedition making two sharp
angles on those dates. He took
his bearings again on April IA. less
than 100 miles from the pole.
The broken line OH the mar
shows Cooks route on his toilsome
march back to Greenland. II VIII
Pc seen that this route was genef
Illy parallel 70 the trip north, bu'
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-07
NOT so BAD FOR
"A YOUNGSTER

In the world Of work. Labor day is time for consider
ing what labor has wrought during the year So The Press
considered the matter personal way and here is what
was found:
The total receipts of The Press for August exactly
two and half times greater than those of year ago for
the same month.
During the past twelve months circulation gain of rs
per cent has been made.
The circulation ganof August over july of this
year 619 per day. Nk
Not 50 bad for youngsterll
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-07
THE RIVALS
FOR WHAT?
VAIN GLORY

plant the American flag at the pole
year before Peary reached the
spot"
Despite his generous tribute. II Ii
obvious that Peary's message has
nettled Cook. He stated that owing
to his desire to rejoin his wife and
children, he may sail for New York
from Antwerp within . week. It Is
generally believed Cook deems thia
advisable. to retain his strategic
advantage already gained and get
back to New York ahead Of Peary.
Peary Wants u Known.
BROOKLYN. N. ". Sept. 7.-
Secretary Bridgman Of the Peary
Arctic club received the following
message from Peary: Kindly rush
following wire to all principal
home and foreign geographical 90
cieties of all nations. including
Japan and Brazil. that the north
pole was reached April 6. 1909. BY
Peary's Arctic club expedition, un.
der Commander Peary." This mes~
sage was forwarded to the Officials
at Washington.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-07

u the present seeming discrin-
ination Of the federal government
against the silver dollar continues,
the daddy dollar" Of our fathers
may 90 out Of circulation entirely
in Spokane.
Some Of the banks have now
ceased to pay out the silver dollars
In any quantities and are passing
out haiti dollars instead.
The occasion for this scarcity OF
silver dollars Is due TO the fact
that the treasury department a
few months ago adopted rule
compelling the banks to pay the
express charges on silver dollars
and allowing the subsidiary coins
to be carried free. The express
charges on silver dollars from
Washington. d. c., to Spokane. Is
$12.25 per 1000 and between "
and 50 per 1000 from the mint q
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-07
SH|NG[E
MEN OUT
ON STRIKE
TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED MILLS
CLOSED
(sy United Press.)

HoUiAM, WASH, Sept. Fol
lowing the submission Of their de-
mands by representatives Of 250C
ehingIe Weavers for an increase In
wages, the Poison Single Co.'S
mills and the East Hoquiam Co.'S
mills closed today for indefinite
period. Similar action by other mill
owners 10 expected.
It is probable that some mills
will remain open to clean up tim
Der on hand and then close until
strike conditions are ended.
The action of the millmen fol
lows a six hour session yesterday
by the local single weavers' union
The workmen decided to submit
their demands for Increased wage
this morning and if refused they
would strike. Their action affects
80 mills, employing $500 men. Che.
halls is the only county involved,
but 1t is possible that the strike
may spread along the coast. A
number Of mills not members of
the manufacturer association are
standing by the associations order
not to support the 'open shop" pol.
icy. The mill owners say they will
be ruined II they submit to the de-
mands.