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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-05-13
THURSDAY. MAY 10. 1908.
An IRRIGATION NECES-
.SYTY.

More than once the attention of
owners of canals and users of canals
for irrigation in the Lower Rio
Grande Valley has been called to
the danger of neglecting the highly
Important essential of draining the
land which is under irrigation. Ex-
cept perhaps in few instances, moth
ing definite has been undertaken look
ing to the construction of proper
drainage systems. Some of the canal
owners, it is true, have provided drain
age for the lands on their canals,
some planters have solved the problem
on their own individual places, but
nothing has yet been attempted on a
scale which approaches anywhere
near to that which is necessary for the
accomplishment of thorough and sys-
tematic drainage throughout the va
rious canal districts of the valley One
reason for this delay was the fact
that there was no law regulating
drainage which was adequate to the
needs of the valley. This lack has
been supplied. however, by the enact
ment of a drainage law. by the pres
ent legislature, which is believed to
be adapted to the necessities of the
canal interests. This being true, it
would appear that no time should be
lost in putting into effect such meas
ures as will result in the speedy es-
tablishment of proper drainage sys-
TENS.
The county commissioners of Cam
eFon.county some months ago author
lied a survey for the purpose of de-
Iermining the most practicable lines
along which a drainage system for
this part of the valley could be eff
fected. and also the probable cost of
its construction. The work must, of
course be authorized by vote of the
property owners of the district to be
drained, which formality win require
some time and work
The serious danger of running the
lands by irrigation without drainage,
and consequent losses of crops, which
viii mean the heavier loss of the i'm
mense sums that have been invested
in lands and in canal construction
here should stimulate all who are
interested in this matter to take i'm
mediate steps to organize a systemat-
Ic move looking to the speedy con-
.struction of adequate drainage canals
throughout the valley. Thoughtful
students of the subject of irrigation
realize the danger of the more or less
reckless methods of irrigation prac-
ticed by many of the canal and land
developers in the valley. and fear the
consequences unless some improve
ment be made in time. The best of
lands may be ruined, rendered nom
productive and almost worthless by
irrigating unwisely Excessive irri-
cation and lack of proper drainage
are the great dangers which threaten.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-05-13

Much comment is heard concern
ing the letter of A. Newcomer and
Oidtimer, which have been printed
in The Herald of late. The Herald
wishes to encourage such open discus
sion of the city's affairs, and any
bona fide letter on such subjects bear
ing the signature of the writer. will
be given a space in The Herald.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-05-13

1t is good to know that Heaven
does not answer with precision our
prayer to be forgiven as we forgive
Texas Republic.
Who's been doing something to
Major Nose?
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-05-13

81 tell you," said the man who
likes to wrangle, that woman is on
a different plane. Shes given special
privileges. She doesn't have to toll,
and venture, and dare, and starve.
The woman of today is never called
upon to suffer any martyrdom. .
Then what, inquired the suffra-
grette mildly, do you call living with
a man? Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-05-13
Artist Declares Mexico CIeanest City
in the World.

New York, My lin addressing
the conference on city planning and
municipal art Mrs. Alice Bradford
Wflles recently declared that Chicago
art excels that of New York.
After speaking of the many attrac-
tions of Chicago, Mrs. Willes said
that in her opinion Mexico City was
the cleanest municipality eXtant.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-05-13

Snow and sleet on May LIST, and
90 degrees on May 9Th is the record
for Chicago on these dates. How's
that for extremes? And all within
the first week of May.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-05-13
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-05-13
Luis Ramirez b. A. Morris
Ramirez &. Morris
Luis Ramirez
REAL ESTATE AGENTS

We have some choice lands for
sale in the Rio Grande Valley of
Texas, also some choice town proper
ty at bargains and prices to suit
purchaser. We can locate you at
most any point in three counties
Cameron, Hidalgo and Starr. We also
clear, pillow and do fencing.
Give US bid on your work-Any
information in regard to the Valley.
You may call and see us or write us
at
SAN BENITO OR CHAPLIN. TEXAS
Correspondence Solicited
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24
KILLED BY TRAM

Thursday morning at seven O'Clock
Leonard Reynolds, an employe of the
Holly sugar factory, met death In
most horrible manner while attempt
ing to board freight train at Swink,
FIVE miles east of this city.
Young Reynolds, who was working
nights, had been relieved and was On
his way to his breakfast when the To-
cal freight train was passing. Key
nolds made run to catch the tram
and was about to swing on TO the side
ladder Of Il box car when he slipped
on the ice and fell beneath the NOV
ing train and was badly mangled.
Reynolds was lS years Of age, was
a nephew Of Charley Reynolds, and
recently came from Greenwich, Conn.
The remains were shipped to his
home for interment Friday.-Rocky
Ford Gazette and Topic.
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24

from Santa Claus. See the sled he
brought me. Now. mamma. | didn't
fb. did II"
Doris fell back in dismay. Billy and
his new-found friend came UP the
steps and into the house.
Il couldn't help it. ma'am," said the
stranger. apologetically. as he took off
his disreputable hat. THE child in.
sisted on my coming to the house, and
Ill just couldn't resist"
Doris gave piercing scream.
Jack! Jack" she cried out wildly
"1 know that voice. know that
voice!"
She snatched the long gray beard
from the mans face and dashed It to
the floor.
Jack" she family crticulated, and
fell swooning into the strong arms of
her husband.
And at that moment the bells in the
neighboring town broke forth in n
clamor of ioycrs Chri~t'roq greetings
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husband had left to become a wander.
er on the face of the earth, she scarce.
iy knew. 1t was just five years-lvc
years this Christmas eve-sinCe he
had gone away. Billy, she remember,
ed, was but three years old at that
tme-now he was eight.
1t was a dark chapter in her young
lie. and the memory of it still made
her blood run cold. A man had been
slain-a man named Duke. who had
been her fathers bitter enemy and
prosecutor for years. Circumstantial
evidence pointed to young Jack
Lathrop as the perpetrator of the
deed. and Jack had been foolish
enough to run away like an ordinary
fugitive from justice. thus convictlng
hlmseif in the eyes of the world He
had never been caught, and had never
communicated with his wife, who at
last had gone home to her fathers
house. not knowing whether her hus
band was alive or dead.
But there had been a sequel to the
terrible tragedy. Less than a year
ago her father had died. On his death
bed he had confessed that he was the
real slayer Of his arch.enemy, Duke;
that In the madness Of evaporation
he had struck the blow that made
him a homicide; that his son-in-law.
Jack Lathrop. had been the only wit.
ness to his rash act, and that Jack
noble, quixotic Jack-to save his
wife's father, had deliberately diverted
suspicion to himself by disappearing
from the community!
Christmas dawned on snow-covered
earth, but 1t brought no peace to
Doris Lathrop's heart. She sat at the
breakfast table with the other mem.
bers OF the family. silent and distrait.
She did not even notice when Billy
slipped down from the table and soft.
ly stole out of the room.
Where is Billy" some one sudden.
ly asked
His mother started up and threw a
startled glance around the room. The
boy had disappeared.
II heard some one open the front
door minute ago." said her brother.
"The little rascal couldn't have gone
outdoors this cold morning."
Doris stepped into the hall. The
front door was wide open. She hasten
ed forward to look out. and who
should she see but Billy coming up
the walk, leading by the hand tall,
stranger with
bushy gray beard. and dragging be-
hind him a magnificent new sled!
Here he is, mammal" cried Billy,
In great glee. This Is the mess niger
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24
CANTALOUPE MEETING

The Manzanola Fruit Growers Asso-
citation held its annual meeting In Odd
Fellows hall Saturday night. Mana
ger Ed McClain's report showed that
% cars Of cantaloupcs had been ship
ped east during the season for which
the association received Sl4,Ii6. 81,
making an average of so cents per
crate, standards, ponies. flats and
jumbos combined) for the year. About
$1,000 was received from express
shipments.
Z. A. Coggins OF Pittsburg, whose
company has handled the associations
eastern business for many years, was
present and addressed the meeting.
Next years business was awarded
to Coggins X Lyon on practically the
same terms AS the 1909 contract.
The following named gentlemen
we're elected to serve as directors for
the ensuing year: L. Brewer, j. +.
Brewer, Ed McClain, J. NJ. Blazer, L.
Ii. Pink, L. r. Dooley and W. A.
Observation-Disclosures Sun.
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24
ANOTHER INVENTOR.

D. V. Burrell has secured his patent
on the Centrifugal Siphon Pump.
The new pump is peculiarly adapted
to the use of the farmer and irriga-
tion purposes, is absolutely free from
valves, springs and internal working
parts.
The new invention Is n lifting
pump only, the mechanism of which
consists of a vertical suction pipe with
a foot valve attached at the bottom;
cross fitting is placed at the height Of
discharge into which Is screwed pro-
jecting arms three and one-half feet
in length. The pipe is suspended by
collar containing a roller bearing
beneath which is attached the drive
pulley. The circular motion of the
pipe discharges the water through
the projecting arms with sufficient
force to create a suction in the per-
pendicular pipe and lift the water.
Running at speed OF 10 revolutions
per minute, and requiring two horse
power to operate, a four inch pump
will deliver 300 gallons per minute.
Mr.. Burrell has in his new inven-
tion the simplest, most efficient and
most economical irrigating pump on
the market. a combination that can
not prove other than attractive to. all
seeking an inexpensive mode of lifting
water Rocky Ford Gazette and Topic
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24

The Numa, Colorado, Cantaloupe
Growers Association held their annual
meeting on December 18th. Their
annual report shows their average for
the season more than double that re-
celved by other shippers in the famous
PINK Meated Cantaloupe district OF
Colorado. They shipped 81 cars dur.
Ing the past season which net on an
average of $3.50 per car net to the
Association.
The Numa Associations crop has
been marketed the past three years
by Crutchfleld & Voolfolk with highly
satisfactory results. Strict grading
and fine uniform quality is the watch-
word Of the Numa Association.
By an overwhelming majority the
Association voted to sign a contract
with Crutchfield & Voolfolk covering
"a period OF five years for the market.
ing OF their melons. They believe a
hve'year contract will enable the dis.
trioutors to plan the handling Of their
business to better advantage and ,us.
lily them In spending more money In
adyertising the superior merits OF the
Numa Association brand and aIso
effect wider distribution Of their
output which IL expected to show 4
considerable increase the coming
season.
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24
A LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS

Dear Santa: We celebrate Christmas
IN remembrance Of Christ's birthday.
He was born 1000 years ago ia Beth.
lehem in a stable and was laid in a
manger. Mary and Joseph, the moth
er and father of Jesus had come to
Bethlehem to be taxed. While they
were here Mary brought forth her
trstborn son, whom they named Jesus.
In Bethlehem there were shepherds,
in the same country abiding iu the
field keeping watch by night over
their flocks. And the Angel Of the
Lord appeared and said unto them,
Fear not, for behold, l bring you
good tidings of great joy, which shall
be to all people. For unto you is born
this day in the city of David, a Savior.
which Is Christ, the Lord. The Angel
said there should be a sign unto them,
that they should find the babe wrap.
ped In swaddling clothes and lying in
manger. Suddenly there was with
the Angel Il multitude of the heavenly
host, praising God, and saying, GLORY
to God In the highest, peace on earth,
good will toward men,"
After the Angel had gone, the
shepherds said to one another, "Now
let US go and see this thing which
hath come TO pass, that the Lord hath
made known unto u.s.
! There was bright star in the east.
that led three wise men to where the
child was sleeping. They brought
beautiful gifts to show sacrifice unto
Him. When Christ was twelve wears
old, he began to preach the Gospel.
Christ was crucifled to save our lives.
we should be ready to die any time
We give Christmas presents to one
another as Christ was given to us.
Your little friend,
! VERA JACKSON.
Twelve years old the 7th day of
December, 1909.
Ordway, Colo, Christmas, 1909.
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room.
When the child was snugly tucked
away between the sheets his mother
bent down and kissed him.
Goodnight, darling" she whisper
ed Tomorrow is Christmas, and
maybe If you are a real good boy
Santa Claus will bring you something.
But good little boys don't tell hbs,
Billy-remember thai"
Doris Lathrop sighed, even as she
'crooned q soft lullaby that sent Billy
drifting away into the land Of dreams.
She was not happy, poor thing. and
the universal merry-making of the
Christmas se4scn. only intensified the
deep desolatt6h Of her heart How
she had Lived through the dragging
years that had elapsed since her young
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24
Rich Mems GIFTS Are Poor

beside this: Il want to go on record
as saying that l regard Electric Bit
ters as one of the greatest gifts THAI
God has made tn woman" writes Mrs.
o. Rhinevault, OF Vesta Center, n
Y. II can never forget wbnt II has
done for ine." This glorious medicine
gives woman buoyant spirits, vlgor
Of body and iubllant health. Itqutck-
ly cures Nervousness, SIeeplessncks,
Melancholy. Headache, Isackacl,e'
Painting and Dizzy Spells; soon builds
up the weak, ai)ine and sickiy Try
them. SOC st Ill druggists.
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24
Alfalfa SEED

Olof Lundahl says il any farmers
want alfalfa seed to plant among their
beets to enable them to harvest two
crops at once, to Call on him. Per
pound 10 cents. II
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24

We are now serving fresh oysters in
any style, The Corner Restaurant.
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24

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For Sale.

Choice Duroc Jersey male Pigs and
Plymouth Rock Cockrels from Iowa
State Fair Champions. No better
stock anywhere. Prices right.
Bal SoNNELAND & Son, Ordway.
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24

FOR SALE-Rambler 20 II. p. auto
nearly new. VIII trade for horses or
cattle. Inquire at New Era Office.
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24


His m e 8 s e n =
ger!" gasped his
astonished moth
er. why, Billy.
who put that idea
into your head?"
Didn't you ever
see him, NAM
MAJ"
See who?"
Santa Claus
messenger"
"Of course not,
child"
We'll. I did,"
stoutly declared
Billy. II saw him
down by the big
6 a t. e yesterday.
And he's goin' to
bring me q new
sled"
A ripple Of
| a u 6 h ter went
round the family
ir cl le. Billy's
mother rose and
took him by the
hand.
1T is time little
boys were in bed,"
she said, and led
him fr1r fho
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24

Christmas photos at Whipple Photo
Co. See our ad. in this issue.
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24
. Messenger from
Santa Claus
tCopyright.)
BY ]. F HENDERSON

tCopyright.)
II never did see Santa Claus, but
I've seen his messenger" said Billy,
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24

Ordway
wv and taou We wish
will Dry
business
Happy Prosperous
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-25
CASE HINGES UPON The
DEFINITION or TIGHTS
Police Object to Gertrude Hoffman's
e-lengths-Spasm of Vir-
tue ~ New York.
CRy Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, July 24.-Eyery now
and then New York city has spaSm
of virtue and inausurates a campaign
against questionable theatrical pro
ductiOns. A new crusade was started
today-she first by the next police
head. Commissioner Baker. The ar
rest of Gertrude Hoffman, the dancer
last night. was the apparent beginning
Of the movement She was arraisned
in court today, but htr case was COIL
tinued until next Tuesday.
Other arrests are to be made, says
the commissioner, unless certain per
formances, particularly the dances
now Being in the city are decidedly
reformed. Mr. Baker said he did nor
order Miss Hofman's arrest until al
ter he had sent six persons to see her
dance. All reports agreed, he SAID
that the performance was improper
then he saw the performance himself
and thought SO too. Court develop;
ments today showed that the charge
in tbs Hoffman case hinges upon the
definition CT tights"
Il will let the show go on said
Police Magistrate Stelnert, provided
the Young woman wears tights
Miss Hoffman protested that she dc
wear tights, but their knee-length was
what caused police criticism.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-25
PLEDGE BINDS GOVERNOR
Joe" Brown Will Veto Georgia
"Near.beer' Bill
WILL CALL NO SPECIAL SESSION
"Drys" Find Themselves Blocked by
Promise They Exacted From Execu-
tive When He Was a Candidate,
But They Are Keeping up Fight.
(By Associated Press.)

ATLANTA, GA, July 24.-TwO facts
developed today in the prohibition
fight in the state legislature. The
first is that Governor Brown will veto
the Alexander near beer" bill as soon
as it reaches him. should it pass both
houses. The second is that the gov
ernor. by an ante-election pledge, is
bound not to call special session OF
the assembly. even if the prohibition
lists desire one.
Before he was elected the prohibit
ticnists visited Governor. Brown and
made him sign a pledge that he would
resist with the veto power, il neces-
sary. any attempt to repeal or change
by amendment or otherwise the pres
ent prohibition laws"
At that time the "drys" did not an
ticipate the necessity of any change.
Browns friends however, say that the
executive believes the pledge he gave
is binding.
That the governor would not call a
special session of the assembly even
for the "drys" is believed from the
pledge he made before election. He
then declared that when prohibition
was an issue the people had right to
know it at the time legislators were
being elected. as it might change
their votes. On this ground he de-
clared he would oppose any liquor
legislation during his term Of Office
because the liquor question was not
an issue when the present legislators
were elected.
The Alexander bill was read a sec
ond in the house today. The assembly
was in session only a few minutes
During that time, however, the "drys +,
without the knowledge OF the vets
had the measure read by title for
the second time.
The bill must not await its regular
turn on the calendar for its third
reading aud fHal passage. There are
several hundred bills ahead OF Il and
the session has only seventeen more
DAYS OF life.
The only chance to pass il. II IS be-
lieved. is for its friends TO make Il
special order by resolution. which
:. IS conceded they have strength
strength enough to DO.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-25
NEGRO FAILS BENEATH
WHEELS OF STREET err
Mallory Bailey, Engineer. Probably
Fatally Hurt Near River
view.
Daily press.
Hampton Bureau. July "a.


Mallory Bailey. a negro engineer.
employed on one of Mr.. j. T.. Robin
sons fish and oyster boats, was fatally
injured tonight by being run over by
a street car at new Raleigh avenue
just east of Riverview. He is now at
Dixie hospital with his right leg cut
on near the hip, his left leg broken
in ten places. his skull fractured and
an ugly wound on his head. DIR. Howe
who was called to attend the patient,
has little hope for his recovery.
The accident occurred about IL
o'clock, as Newport News and Old
Point car No. Il was making its run
from Newport News. under charge or
Motorman Roth and Conductor Teater
The motorman says he noticed a man
staggering along beside the track and
that when the car was only a few feet
away, the man suddenly wayered and
fell Frustrated assoss the rails. 1t WAS
toe late to stop the car, and the wheels
passed ever the PROSTATE form
The car then was stopped. and the
injured man was hurried to the hosp1-
tai.
II is supposed that the negro had
heen drinking and was confused by
the lights of the approaching car He
had been to Hampton. it Is said, and
the railway officials think he must
have left a car at Raleigh avenue. in
tending to walk over to Hampton
Roads. where his boat Is kept.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-25
KING EDWARD SPENDING
WEtK-E WITH REDS
American Ambassador and His Wife
Entertain English Monarch at
Wrest Park.
(By Associated Press)

SOLSOE. ENG, July 24.-This little
old time village which clusters around
the gates OF Wrest Park, was en- fete
today for the visit OK King Edward
who arrived this afternoon to spend
the weekend with Ambassador and
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, There was a
great influx of notabies from all parts
OF the country 20 welcome his majes-
" on his first visit 40 Bedfordshire
since ascending the Grone.
The King came hert by automobile
from London, accompanied by his
eauery. Colonel Henry 'Streatfield. and
received loyal welcome from the PEG
pie gathered along the l3edfordshire
road which passes through the village
At the entrance OF abe park gate
stop was made while the municipal
authorities and magistrates presented
an address OF welcome, At the con
clusion of these formalities. Ambassa
dor Red received the king and escort
ed him through the stately avenues
lined with chestnut trees and upward,
of a mile long, TO tbs house where the
guests were presented and tea served.
BY means of bicycle service, estab-
lished between the house and the
nearest telegraph Office. his majesty
will be able to keep in communication
with the officials at London. The
king will remain at Wrest Park until
the morning of July 20.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-25
ONE MILLION FROM PEACHES,
Georoians Find improved Marketing
Methods Profitable.
OYv Associated Press.l

ATLANTA. GA, July 24.-Over haif
a million dollars profit directly due 10
improved methods Of marketing were
made OF the Georgia peach crop ais
year, according to figures pubiSned
today. This year for the first tine
Gecrsia growers organized into a NUT
val benefit exchange. modelled on the
lines OF California fruit shippers as
sociations.
The result was that crop OF near
Is 1000 carloads OF peaches this year
brought about Sl.90o.0eo, OF about the
same price which a crop Of six thou
sand csrlO1ds brought last year The
prizes this year went as high as =
ler crate.