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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-09-21

New Miller Open Oct. Work on
the addition to the New Miller Ho-
tel has about been completed and
Capt. McClintOck, the proprietor of
= hotel. stated this morning that
he would have the hotel completely
furnished and open to the public
on October l. Wben completed the
New Miller will be one of the most
imposing and best hotels in Texas
south of Houston.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-09-21
River Still Ealls-T

River Still Falis-The Rio Grande
at this point still continues to fall.
although slowly. During the past
As hours it has fallen about a foot
and half. Reports received at three
o'clock this afternoon are to the eff
feet that it is still falling.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-09-21
Real Estate Transfers.

Antonio Cayazos to W. H. Mason,
il, and l.. ~ Vreeland, the Banco
EongorenO, containing so acres ana
located on the river 8 miles below
Brownsville. Consideration, $3.50.
Alphonse P Hicks to B. B. Bray.
50 acres near San BenitO Consider
alton. $4,000
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-09-21

One Dollar and-One culprit. Eu-
genio Gonzales, was hailed before
his honor, Magistrate Gavito in the
Justices court this morning TO an
swer for his hayward ways. After
listening to the prisoners tale of
woe, the magistrate fined him the
customary one dollar ana costs. Eu-
genio cheerfully paid the fine and
was allowed to go joyfully on his
way with the promise of a bigger one
the next time he is brought before
his honor
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-09-21

At the AirdOme last night quite
a large crowd witnessed the initial
performance in this city of Kings
ley and Roberts and all seemed well
pleased. Mr. Kingsley is quite
good blackface comedian and Miss
Roberts as a Creole was also good.
her makeup being very good indeed.
Their jokes are all new and most of
them laugh producers. The motion
pictures were also good.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-09-21
Public Opening Works sanitarium

The entire public is cordially in
tited to attend the opening of the
Sanitarium and inspect the building
and equipment Wednesday, Sept
-, 1909, from eight to ten p m.
DR.. B. o. WORKS,
9-21-2t Physician in Charge.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-09-21

n marriage license was issued to
day to Rodrigo Benavides and Man
uella Ramos.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-09-21

call for the choir.
4. NOBLE JAMES.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
ed GE{RS HAS
NARROW ESCAPE
THROWN OVER FENCE AT kALA.
MAzoO RACE TRACK
YESTERDAY.
DRIVING ANNADEL LEE
In Feature Event When Accident Hap
pened-Star patehen Had No
Trouble in Winning $4,000
Pace.

Kalamazoo, Mich. Aug Ed r.
ieers, the widely known driver, had
a wonderful escape from a serious ac.
cident today at the Grand Circuit races
when he was thrown over the fence
during the first heat CT the $4,000
pacing event. Geers was driving An
nabell Lee who swerved and plunged
through gap In the fence. The sui
key was demolished and Geers struck
on the turf No bones were broken,
but his ankle was badly sprained.
The pacing classic attracted 5000
people and the track was faster than
any other day during the meeting.
Star Patchen had no difficulty in
winning the big event, the only con
test beirg in the third heat when The
Bosun finished a strong half length
behind. Star Patchen was three to
one faVCFite
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
GREAT DAMAGE DONE
BY TERRIFIC STORM
IN PITTSBURC, PA.

Pittsburg, Aug. 5-The Saints Peter
and Paul German Catholic church
was struck by lightning and damaged
to the extent of $4,000 by fire, lawns
destroyed, streets covered with mud
car traffic delayed, electric light ser
vice suspended and many small
bridges washed away are the results
of wind storm accompanied by rain
and hail here tonight 1t lasted an
hour in the east end OF the city. The
down town section meanwhile receiv-
ed only a shower. The Peacock, Heinz
and rick conservatories, three of the
finest in the world. suffered greatly
from the heavy fall of hail.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
CANNON MAKES
MANY CHANGES
IN THE PERSONNEL OF THE SEW.
ERAL HOUSE CON-
MlTTEES.
INSURGENTS HARD HIT
Many Ranking Memers Fail to Get
Chairmanshps - Illinois Men
Given The Chairs on Sew
eraI Committees.

Washington, Aug. 5.-Cannon an.
nounced the appointments to the
house committees late today The i'm
surgents" against the house rules
are disciplined and in a number of in-
stances ranking members have not
committees. Fowler, G: New Jersey;
Gardner of Massachusetts and Coop.
er, of Wisconsin, three of the rules
insurgents" who held chairmanships,
have lest their committees. Vreeland
of New York succeeds Fowler as
head of the committee on banking
and currency; RodenDerg, of Illinois
succeeds Gardner as chairman of the
committee on industrial arts exposi-
tions; Cooper was replaced by Ohm
steed, of Pennsylvania; Davidson, of
Wisconsin, is retained as chairman of
the committee on railways and canals
These members participated in the
fight against the rules at the begin
ming of the session.
Although Wagner, of Pennsylvania
was ranking member of the committee
en- interstate and foreign commerce,
Mann, of Illinois, who has been most
active on that committee, succeeds
to the craftsmanship. Gardner, of
New Jersey, was ranking member of
the committee on postoffices, but
Weeks of Massachusetts, received
the craftsmanship. Alexander, of
New York, becomes head of the COM
mittee on rivers and harbors Par
ker of New Jersey. was appointed
chairman of the judiciary committee.
succeeding Jenkins, of Wisconsin.
Dwight, of New YORK, The Republi-
can whip. gets Crumpacker's place On
the ways and means committee.
Crumpacker resigned from that com.
mittee today.
Among the impor;an; chairman
ships retained are: Appropriations,
Tawney, of Minnesota; agriculture,
Scott, of Kansas; census Crumpacker,
of Indiana; military affairs. Hull of
Iowa; naval affairs, Foss, of Illinois;
pensions, Loudenslaser of New Jer-
sey; manufactures, McMoran of Mich.
igan. Burke, of South Dakota is made
chairman of the committee on Indian
affairs; Prince. of Illinois. becomes
chairman CT the committee on claims,
and Knapp of Illinois, chairman of the
elections committee number /.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
CRAFTY MURDERER
For His arrest and Conviction
still Urknown.

Sheriff Davis offers a reward of
5000 for the arrest and conviction of
the murdertr of Hayes Crafty on the
county road above Cairo several
weeks ago Mr. DAVIS does this on
his own responsibility. expecting the
governor to offer tbs reward in be-
half OF the state as soon as the neces-
sary papers in the case can reach him.
There have been no new develop
ments in the case. Tie identity CT the
murderer is as deep a mystery as
ever.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
EFFORTS TO CATCH
KIDNAPPERS PROVES
TO Be FRUITLESS

St. Louis, Aug. 5-The police to.
night are almost reaiy TO admit that
their efforts to appsehend the kidnap-
pers cfthe Vivano eaildren are fruit
less. The seareh~today ws in Illinois
towns Two Itellns We're arrested at
Mascoutah but were found not to be
connected with the case.
Another clew came from letters
sent TO Joseph Pagano, w;4o is in Gus
tody On suspicion OF being one of the
band of piotters. 1t was mailed from
Desoto. Ill. A local priest told OF
the letter after he mad talked with
was written by Pagano's brother T.
text has not been revealed.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
STOCKHOLM STRIKE BRINGS
STARVATION UPON PEOPLE

bread supply is nearly exhausted. AMI
meat is running low. Prices Almost
preclude the poorer classes buying.
Thousands are cami :Ig out AMI liy-
ing on fisL.
Norwegians laborers have alrsaly
donated s46959 TO the strike fund.
The Danish unions promised to con-
tribute a per centage o. their weekly
wages. and collections are being tax
en in Finland.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
THIRTY.FIVE INJURED WHEN
TRAIN STRUCK TROLLEY CAR

victims are not expected to recover
Eight women and FIVE children were
in the wreck The injured were
brought to the hospitals Two hun
dred Pen sylvania railroad employees
aided in getting the injured out.
The motorman who IS believed to
be fatally injured. said the brakes re
fused to work and the car skidded
in front of the train. There are NJ
gates CT fagman at the crossing.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06

Stockholm. August Although
Stockholm is quiet tonight except for
minor demonstrations by mobs Of
strikers. it IS considered the calm BE-
fore a storm. The strikers are bai1s
augmented hourly Tie temper Of the
strikers and iHhabitza;s is generally
increasing. The streets are fun of
army wagons brings0g supplies and
the pinch Of hunger las 0egun- T1c
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
TAFT SIGNS PAYNE TARIFF
BILL AND EXTRA SESSION
OF u. S. CONGRESS ENDS
President Affixed Signature to Meature at 506
Yesterday Afternoon. :.

preceded by a busy day IT, be tn
houses. In the senate follownga the
adoption of the conference report and
the concurrent resolution for a reduc-
tion in leather duties, the McCurnbef
resolution providing FOR additional re
bate regulations for the tariff bill
amended to include provision for free
cotton bagging, was adopted without
a division
While awaiting the final adjourn.
ment resolution was adopted thank
ing the vice president for the able
and impartial manner wherein he pre-
sided, Sherman thasked the senate
and declared the extraordinary SEES
sion adjourned
In tn: House.
The horse devoted the day to per
fecting the tariff bill and transacting
a mass of routine business. Can.2n's
committee appointments were re.
ceNed with varying degrees of salts.
faction and discomfort.
The resolution amending the
concluded on Sixth Paxe.I
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
6ETHEA'S REMAINS BURIED

Dixon, H., Aug. 5.-The funeral OF
Federal Judge Solomon Hicks Bethea
was attended by many jurists. afto~-
neys and federal officials from Chicl-
20 and elsewhere Business was sus-
pended during the funeral.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
MAY AVERT STRIKE.

Chicago, Aug With strong hope
of preventing a strike of street rail
way employees a conference has beer
arranged tomorrow between the state
board of arbitration and the represeu-
tatives of the company and the union.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
NEW PROHIBITION BILL.

Montgomery. Ala. Aug 5.-AmiA
scenes Of Wild enthusiasm the bill sub
hitting a prohibition constitutional
to the people passed the
house this afternoon. The vote was
80 To %. six more than the ooastitu-
tional three-ffths majority.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06

Chicago, Aug. 5.-A trolley car
from Whiting. Indiana, filed with
men. women and children. was struck
by a Pc. 1syivania suburban train at
the One Hrndred and Third street
crossing tonight and thirty-five per
sons were injured.
The train was running forty miles
per hour s-d hit the car in the cen
ter knocking ii upside down into a
ditch Nobody escaped. Six of the
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
LOS
Is Race Between Transatlantic Liners
and Tariff 6ill-Inporters viii
Suffer

New York, Aug. 5.-Noarly twenty
transatlantic steamships. which were
hurrying TO reach few York before
the new tariff law -Tent into effect
lost the race this afternoon when ths
custom house c.osed. Importers hav.
ing merchandise on these boats VIII
be losers to the ext1at CT 500. 600 to
$20O.000.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
TAF1'S VIEWS
ON NEW TARIFF
SAYS IT MAY NOT BE PERFECT
BUT 1T FULFiLLS PARTY
PROMISES,
SEEMS WELL SATISFIED
That Revision Has Been Downward
Delighted Over Philippine
( Section and the Cor ,s1
noration Tax.

Washington, Aug. 5.-President
Taft tonight gave out the following
statement OF his views on the new
tariff 2ct
Il signed the Payne tariff bill be-
cause ! believe II rs the result of a
sincere effort On the part of the Re,
publican party to make a downward
revision, and compy with the prom
ises OF the platform as generally un-
derstood, ard as | interpreted them
n the campaign before my election.
Mo- a Perfect Bill.
This is not perfect bill. or a com
plete compliance with tie promises
made, strictly interpreted. but a full
fllment free from criticism in respect
to the matter involving many sched.
ules and thousands of articles. Ex-
ceptng with regarI to whisky lid
TORS, wines, siiSs and some high
class cottons-all of which may be
termed as luXuries and proper sub
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06

L. Berkowitz left las. night for Rb-
ley, Tenn, called there by the illness
of his wife.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
GAVE TIE EXECUTIVE GREAT
PLEASURE TO SIGN THE
PHILIPPINE TARIFF
y BILL.
GREETED STATESMEN
Who Came to His Room in Capitol
Before Signing Bll--Made Jocu-
lar Remarks to Many
a Called Hepburn "Oid
High Tariff"

Washington, Aug. 5.-The tariff has
been revised and the extraordinary
session of congress ended. Both hons-
es adjourned sine die at G o'clock this
evening. The conference report on
the tariff bill was agreed to this after
noon by the senate by a vote of AZ TO
81 and soon afterwards a concurrent
resolution making cerain changes in
the leather schedule was adopted by
both houses
Taft arrived at the capitol at 4;45
and entered the room occupied by the
president on the concluding day of the
sessions OF congress. the senators
and representatives deserted their
chambers and there was a constant
procession of handshaking statesmen
through the presidents room until
his departure at $50.
At SOC the Payne tariff bill, as il
will be known, was 'aid before the
president. He picked up the pen sur
piled by Payne and which had been
used by the vice president and speak.
er in signing the bill and attached
his signature and added the date and
time Of signing.
Among the witnesses of the signing
were members of the cabinet. Senator
Aldrich. Representative Payne and
many other members o: the sena,
and house.
About Pineapoes.
AS the senator's and representatives
filed into the room the president had a
good natured personal remark for
each. Senator Taliarerro, of Florida,
plaintiyely said: "Sure:y you are not
going TO sign that bill with that pine
apple paragraph In it,"
Shall | strike out L:neapples, or
just write In the rate to suit your"
asked Taft laughingly.
When Senator Fletcher of Florida,
was saying goodbye, the president
said: Goodbye, old pinapples take
care of yourself.
"Old Hiqh Tariff.
The president tried good naturedlyI
TO mollify Senator Warren for his dis
appointment over the IDolition of the
duty on hides and greeted Senator
Hepburn, who said on the floor that
no raise in the bill was too high toI
suit him, with, How are you, old high
tariff"
Mann and other house members
w.re twitted by the president on their
predictions. In these Jibes some OF
the cabinet members took part.
When the committees of the senate
and house called to inform the presi-
dent that congress was ready to al
journ, the bill had not been signed.
well have not signed the bill
ought to adjourn congress before
sign it?"
There having been a great deal Of
talk about the possibility OF a veto.
everybody in the room caught the sig
nificance of the presidents jocular
query.
Il certainly do not, hastily respond.
ed Aldrieh, and he joined in the gen
eral laughter
Made Flourish.
Immediately after signing the gen.
eral tariff bill, the president signed
the Philippine tariff measure with a
pen sent from the Philippines for that
purpose broad smile of satisfaction
overspread his face and he wrote his
name with a flourish not in evidence
when he signed the other bill.
The president rode back to the
White House through a driving storm,
although the sun was bright when he
came to the capitol.
Busy Day in Senate.
The signing of the tariff bill was
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
BASEBALL NEWS
OF Bic LEAGUES
CUBS WIN TWO FROM BOSTON
PIRATES BEATEN 81
BROOKLYN.
THREE DOUBLE

In American League and All Were
Evenly Divided-Detroit and
Boston Game Postponed
Three League.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06

jects of a revenue tariff-there has
been very few increases In rates.
There has been great number of
real decreases and they constitute a
Sufficient amount to justify the state
ment that this bl: is a substantial
downward revision, and a reduction
of excessive rates.
This is not free trade bill. 1t
was not intended to De. The Republi-
can party did not promises to make
a free trade bill 1t promised to
make the rates protective, but TO re.
.duce them wherl they exceeded the
difference between the cost of produc-
tion abroad and here, making allow
ance for the greater normal profit on
active investments here. | believe
that while this excess has not been
reduced in a num4er of cases, in a
great majority the rates are such as
are necessary to rotect the Ameri-
can industries, but low enough, in the
case of an abnormal increase IL dc,
mand, and raising prices. to permit
the possibility of the importation OF
foreign articles, and thus prevent ex.
cessive prices.
Inc power granted to the executive
under the maximum and mir rimum
clause may be exercised to secure the
removal of obstacles interposeJ by
foreign governments IN the way OF
undue and unfair discrimination
against Americas merchandise and
products
Philippine Section.
The Philippine tariff Section
struggled to secure for ten years. and
IL gratilies me exceedingly by my sig
natrre to give it effect in law. ! am
sure it will greatly increase the traie
between the two countries. ard dc
much to build up the Philippines in
healthful prosperity.
The administrative clauses CT the
bill, and the custoe-s court, are ad-
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
Cincinnati Wins One.

Cincinnati. Aug. 5-Ewing was
much more effective thar Raymond
IN todays game
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06

Divided Double Header.
New York, Aug 5.-In the first
game Warhop pltehel hitlass ball for
seyeG innings. In the second contest
Graham held the locals down TO three
scattered hits.
Concluded OF Third Page.)
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
Sold Her Letters.

Caryalho testified to an affidavit by
"Sne Parker" describing the alleged
attempt OF White to ruin her. lie
presented numbC> or letters. said to
have been writer 10 her by White
which she sold TO Thaw's attorneys
before the first trial for $500.
This afternoon Thaw took the stand
and Jerome led him through the
sordi stories evidently with the hope
that the witness in his eagerness to
talk would show that he is insane on
the subject.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06

Eatteries-Bachman and Phelps
McQuillea. Moren and Dooin.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
Cardinals Victorious.

st. Louis. ug. 5.-Bachman's
scored the whiting run for the locals
Score: Ri Z
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
EFFORT MADE TO SHOW THAT
THINGS THAW KNEW ABOUT
WHITE WERE NOT DELUSIONS
Pathetic Incident When Prisoners Aged Mother
Took Stand to Testify
Even Break

today but rain prevented the game,
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
HANDWRITING EXPERT TELLS
or LURiNG LETTERS WRIT.
TEN BY HARRY'S
VICTIM.
ONE GIRL ESCAPED HIM
And Thre ateaed Suit--White "Boy-
cctted" Her-she is Now a Fore
most Actress-Thaw Stands
Sriiiing at Hands
CT Jerome.

White Plains. N. ", Aug. 5.-More
CT those stories which stained the
memory of Stanford White were re-.
lated at the Thaw sanity hearing to-
day. They were told by witnesses
called in Harry Thaw's behalf. also
by Thaw himself ia his efforts to
show that the things he knew about
White were not Insane delus.ons.
Petween these unsavory accounts
came an illustraticu Of mother love
tiat brought tears even to the eyes Of
the women spectators who refused to
leave the room when warned OF the
kind Of testimony to come. This was
the appearance on tle stand Of the
prisoners mother
Handwriting Expert.
David n Carvalho, a handwriting
expert told Of episodes connecting
White with two youg women. Il is
alleged, he tried to ruin One was
Mae Mckenzie the actress, who ap.
peared often at the trials with Evelyn
fhaw; the others name was given az
Sue PARKER a notc alleged to aave
been written by White which figurei
IN the trials as the mushroom let-
ter was read IN court today. 1t was
ccncsr,ing this letter that Miss Nc.
l<enaie said, according to Thaw. that
her father would have killed both her
and White II he had seen the con
tens.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
Cubs Win rwo

NAS5 w Hi WV
Chicago. Aug. brown aCd
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
Thaw Tells OF Resorts.

Thaw talked rapidly ard eagerly.
described the alleged experience of a
lG year old girl whom he said White
lured to his place on Twenty-fourth
street in New York. The girl es.
canol through a lucky chance. he
said, and later obtained a large sum
from White under the threat OF
SUIT After that, he continued. White
had the girl boycotced SO that for sew
eral years she could not obtain an
engagement In any theater in New
York. This woman now" concluded
Thaw. IS cle ot the foremost ac-
tresses on the American stage"
Thaw gave the location OF four
places he said White maintained for
immoral purposes. One near Balti-
more. Thaw said, was called The
nlind," aad the others were all in
New York
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06
Harry's Mother On Stand.

Aged Mrs. Thaws appearance on
the stand was pathetic, Before she
had spoken two minutes, her feelings
overcame her DESPITE her tears she
insisted on having it over"
She related her 50.s characters.
tics from childhood and referring 10
the ordeal OF his life in Matteawan.
Went as she said it was marvellous
thar he endured II so well
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06

Concluded OF Third Page.)
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-08-06

concluded on Sixth Paxe.I
Morgan County republican., 1909-08-05
Turning The other Cheek.

While Rutherford y. Ii,ys'was col
lege student lie went on, walking on.
day with two Of his chums snh met a,
old farmer coming along the road
The future President addressed him in
this manner:
"Gori morning, Father Is ,ac'"
Then his two friends spoke to the ol,.
'Il'er Of the soil, one calling him FA,he,
Abraham and the other Father Jacob
"Gen,lemen, you are mistake en-, "
said the old man solemnly. III an,
ne'sher Abraham, tssaac, nnf Jacob, bu,
Saul. the SON of Kish, wno was sent ou,
10 6nd his fathers asses, and 10, he la.
iound the. So
Morgan County republican., 1909-08-05
Twas q Glorious Victory.

There's rejoicing in Fedora, Tenn. A
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nor get about" he writes, land the doc
tors did me no good. but, after using DR..
Kings New Discovery three wees,
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