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Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-10
The Senate.

With a bare quorum present, the sen
ate met at 10 o'clock Monday pur-
suant to adjournment.
A resolution thanking Houston for
its hospitality in entertaining the leg
islature was adopted by rising vote.
After the morning call action recur-
red OH the Willacy amendment to the
bill providing that the secretary OF
state furnish free TO the public librar-
les of the state copies of state docu-
ments. the amendment providing that
these libraries pay the actual expense
Of these documents. After much dis
cussion the bill was killed.
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-10
ANNOUNCEMENT COLUMN.

The Eagle Is authorized to announce
the following candidates subject to the
action of the City Democratic primary
to be held March LIST, 1909;
For City Marshal
c.. C. SHELBURNE.
T. p. BOYETT.
For City Secretary
JOHN B. HINES.
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Subscribers will confer a favor on
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-05
PERSONALS


T. A. Shaffer returned Saturday
night from San Antonio where he
visited his son, Conway, who has been
i'll recently. He reports his son as
very much improved.
W. Daviess Pittman returned yes
terday from visit of several days to
La Feria and other points up the
line.
Editor Isidor Moritz of the Mer-
cedes Enterprise, was in the city on
business today.
Miss Augusta Mccormick went to
Mission today for few days visit
with friends.
A. T. Rose of Harrington came down
on the noon train today on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Landrum of San
Benito came in on the noon train to-
day. for an afternoons visit.
Claude Pollard and R. J. McDIil-
Ian of Kingsivlle, attorneys for the
st. l., B. & NJ. Ry. were in the city
today, to represent the railroad COM
pany before the city council in the
matter of granting the company a
franchise for the purpose of widening
the tracks on 18th street to a stand
ard gauge.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-05
DEATH OF E. A. ROWLAND.
Passed Away at Lyford Sunday Morn
ing.

The death of Edward A. Rowland,
age thirty-five years, occurred at Ly-
ford yesterday morning. His death
was due to pulmonary tuberculosis.
The remains were shipped to Chicago
yesterday for burial
Mr.. Rowland was a prominent
young attorney of Chicago and a
member of the board of trade of that
city. He became afflicted with tuber-
culosis about two years ago. In the
autumn of 1907, he came to the Low
er Rio Grande Valley in the hope the
climate would build him up. He re-
NAMED several months and had ap-
parently entirely recovered his hath
when he returned to Chicago to look
after his business affairs. The dis
ease re-appeared and ne made a trip
to California which done him no good.
About four months ago he returned to
Lyford. but it was too late. thead
ease having become too firmly rooted
to be overcome. His mother, Mrs.
Carrie H. Rowland was with him in
all his travels and accompanied the
remains to Chicago.
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WILL HAVE GOOD PLAYERS.
Brownsville Fans" Determined to
Have Corllng Good Team.

A meeting of the board of directors
of the Brownsville team was held at
the Commercial Club room yesterday
to select a manager and captain. and
also determine how many players it
would be necessary to engage. 1t was
decided that the team would need at
least four Salaried men and that
steps to secure them must be taken
at once. 1t was decided to secure
Dago' Pelligrini, as one of the play
ers and Bob McClintock and D. H.
Cumming were authorized to tele-
graph at once and see what players
could be secured. Sam Bell was ap-
pointed by the committee as tempo
rary captain and d. G. Cummins was
chosen as manager. Louis Kowalski
being elected secretary and treasur-
er. About $137 per month has thus
far been subscribed towards the sup
port of the team, but after carefully
going over the matter it was found
that it will take at least $3.50 per
month to maintain the team A COM
Inittee from the board of directors
will further canvass the business men
and baseball enthusiasts of the city to
secure the necessary amount. If you
have not as yet signed the list it is
now time that you were uoing so for
a good ball team means not only that
there will be some amusement for
brownsville during the summer
months, but a good ball team is an
advertisement to a town Every one
almost can afford to give a small
to NJ
The list of those subscribing for the
support of the team will be published
within a few days. Mr.. Cummins,
the newly appointed manager, has
stated that he viii reserve a section
of the grand stand for ladies and
children who are unaccompanied by
gentlemen and that the best of order
will be maintained.
The Benefit Game Tomorrow.
Tomorrow afternoon the fat and
anti-fat baseball teams of Browns
vile will cross bats at the ball park,
the proceeds of the game to so to the
Brownsville ball team. That this will
be the game of tn season goes with
out saying for each and every mem
Der of both teams are baseball stars
and what might be termed cracker
Jacks" 1t is limited that members of
both teams may be seen in their
backwards in the dead of night throw
ing balls against their houses. catch
ing it on the rebound, practicing
catching flies, and it has even been
whispered about that one prominent
member of the fats has been seen
in the streets playing catch with the
small boys, using yarn ball. Those
who love a good game shoHid not fail
to see the game tomorrow Game
called at 500 o'clock Admission,
Is cents; grand stand 95 cents.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-05
Gentlemen.

Mr.. Richard Battles. Senior Geno-
mino Brisimo. WALKING Beysar, Sr.
Isidoro Cortinas. Sr. Pedro E. de los
Santos, Mr. w. S. Downing, Mr.. J. Du
Ludge. Mr.. Ugean Franklin, Mr.. Ern-
est Guierus. Mr.. Guadalupe Gonzales
w. J. Henry, Capt. Hood, Sr. Re
fugio Lopez, Mr. H. Mineo, Jr, Sr.
Sortero Marines, Mr.. Bob Robertson,
Mr.. w. H. Rohrey. Mr.. Harry Rich
ardsoR. Mr.. E. E. Styp, Mr.. Albert
Schuletz, ST.. Federico Salinas, Mr..
Archie Smith Ar. J. J. Truss, Mr..
Dulet Walker, G. T. Welty, l. C. Will
eoncid
Parties calling for above letters
will please say advertised.
r. B. RENTFRO. P. NJ.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-05
Not Permitted to Eenter.

Geo. Crane, a Scotchman, giving
his occupation as that of a sailor. ap-
piled at the local immigration office
on last Friday for admission into this
country. but was refused for non
payment of head tax. Saturday af-
ternoon he crossed the Rio Grande
river at a point near Isabel, endeav-
oring to reach a seaport. but was cap
tured by the immigration officials at
that point and brought here yesterday
afternoon. He is being held in de-
tention at the immigration Office wait
ing orders from the department of
commerce and labor.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-05
Death of Mrs. J. r.. Monroe.

News has been received in this city
of the death of Mrs. JAS R. Monroe
of Rio Grande City, which occurred al
her home at that place Friday, April
,, after a short illness.
Mrs. Monroe was very well known
to most of the older residents of this
section. being the wife of County
Judge Jas. R. Monroe of Starr county.
She was native of Dawson. Ca, and
was 81 years of age. Besides her
husband. she is survived by three
children and number of grandchil-
dren The many old friends of Judge
Monroe and family in this section
sympathize sincerely with them in
their sorrow.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-05

The pyramid of knowledge is made
up of little grains Of information. lit
lie observations picked up from
everywhere.
Confidence is the key that unlocks
the bank to the young man who is
trying TO establish himself.
If you and Just you and l.
Should laugh instead of worry;
If we should grow-just you and =
Kinder and sweeter hearted,
Perhaps in some near by and by
good time might be started;
Then what happy world 'twould be
For you and me-for you and me,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-05
Realty Transfers.

Brownsville Land and Improvement
Company to W. H. Mcdonald. lots %
and 81. on central boulevard, West
Brownsville. Consider lion, $500
John P st. John Jr. TO VIM. Thom-
as. lots and 6, block 1873 lots and
3, block 220 and lot 5. block 20S.
Padre Island. Consideration. $3.50.
Brownsville Land and Improve
ment Co. to VIM. Thomas, lots Is,
Lake Front Boulevard, West Browns
vile. Consideration. $500
Harrington Land and Water Co to
Calvin Goodspeed, forty acres of farm
lot No 20, near Harlingen. Consid-
Grafton $2216.5O
Harrington Land and Water Co. to
J. T. Harrington, 200 acres in farm
lots I, 2, 8, Is and 10 Considera-
ton, S10405.5O
James Lockhart to Lon c. Hill
$40 acres III section 2S2 Consider
alton. $3.50.
Tarpon Beach Co. to Chas. Q. Pet
erson. lot 8, block 100, Tarpon
Beach. Consideration, SEQ.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-05

The five-year agreement between
the Chilean nitrate producers has
come to an end. It's nonrenewal
means an increased production and a
decrease in price
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-05
Ladies.

Miss Nell Arllians, Sra. Epifania
Coronado, Mrs. Franco s. de Casoza,
Mrs. A. H. East. Mrs. E. L. Forrest,
Sonora Eduvigers Norcales. Mrs
Walter Hadley. Mrs. Ann Raymond,
Sonora Ajolnaria, Hernandez, Mrs.
Jennie Kennedy, Mrs. Maud Lee. Miss
Grace McCulloch, Mrs. Carl Mat
thews, Mrs. T. ]. Morell, Sonora En-
canacion Ramon, Senorita Rasatit.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-05
LETTER LIST.

Following is the list of letters re
naming in the postoffice at Browns
vile uncalled for for the week ending
ADril 3 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
PROBING THE ROCK
 ISLAND FURRY

New York, December 8.--The stock ex- change today began it's investigation into the Rock Island common stock furry yes terday when 90 points was gained and lost within a few minutes.
 The committee will go over the trading sheets with full power to act.
 The report of the Hughes commission on stock exchange practices is now in the governors hands. and has not been given to the legislature.
 Several witnesses told the committee that eight or 10 brokerage houses were active In the buying of Rock Island com mon during yesterdays furry. The committee will trace these rumors to their sources. It is said the investiga ton will be concluded by Friday and full publicity is promised.
 1t was reported after the examination Of the witnesses before the committee that brokerage house which frequently has executed important orders for men- bers of the so-called Rock Island syndi- cate, ordered each of 15 brokers just be- fore the exchange opened on Monday to buy POGO shares ''at market"
 When the stock began to leap the brok- CTS rushed in to buy and other brokers, short of the stock, began to cover.
 This caused the sensational perform ance of the stock.
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still on the stand parrying with his questioner.
 MT. Baldwin attempted to get at some facts concerning Brokaws income which the defendant has attempted to show was not as large as reported in opposition to his wife's demand for ali mony.
 Do you own a yacht?" he was asked. 'No, do not replied Brokaw.
 How much Is the yacht you do not own worth?" was another question. About s1o0,00o," came the answer.
 The witness could not recall if he ever discussed a plan to avoid paying alimony. He admitted that since the proceedings began lie had trans ferred the Great Neck. L. l., property to oth CTS.
 If you drew a check now, where would you go to get it cashed?" T would go where the money was re- piled Brokaw.
 That's what we are trying to find out. Where is the money?" There isn't any just now" replied the witness stubbonly.
 The hearing will go on tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
FREIGHT TRAFFIC
 MANAGER INSANE

Philadelphia, December 2S.--Bernard H. Bail, second vice president and gen eral freight traffic manager of the Philadelphia and Reading company, be- came violently insane at his office to- day. Overwork is believed to be the cause. For years MT. Bail has been considered one of the greatest freight traffic experts in the country.
 For a week Mr Balls associates noticed that something was wrong with hing.
 Recently, 1t Is said, MT. Bail sent telegram to the general freight agent of the company in Chicago, informing him that his salary had been raised and that he was to come here at once. A second telegram followed an nouncing a further increase in salary. The Chicago agent came here, com preh ended the situation and returned west A week ago MT. Bail astounded the clerks by scattering coins and notes about his office MT Bail is 61 wears old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
Cornell Musical Clubs Toniqht.

The Cornell Musical clubs, which will visit seven of the larger cities of the south and east this year on their annual Christmas tour. have been continuous organization since 1887. It is only in the past dozen years, however. that the membership of the clubs has been so large as 1t Is now or that they have taken such extensive trips. About 60 men are taken on tour this year. The clubs, un- der the auspices of the local Cornell alumni, will give a concert in the Jeffer- son theatre tonight at SIS o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Trainlnu Naval Militia.

Washington, December 2s.-With a view to procuring a higher degree of proficiency among the naval militia of the various states, Beekman Winthrop, acting secretary of the navy, today directed that four-lnch gun, equipped with Morris practice tubes, be sent to each of the naval militia armories throughout the country for training purposes. The recruiting officer in the district in which the .armories are located will be ordered to superintend the practice. Armories in 23 states are affected by this step.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
eoxernor Erear Fined.

San Francisco, December 2s.-When Governor Frear of Hawaii who has been in Washington on government business. turns in his expense account. he will confront the United States auditor with a problem. He sailed today for Homo lulu on the Japanese liner Tenyo Maru, and under the coastwise navigation act, was forced to pay federal fine of s4Oo for himself and daughter. imposed on pas sengers travelling between two American ports on a foreign ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
"The Mockinq Bird"

May the good old 'Mocking Bird hum you to a financial success during your southern tour.' That's the Christmas greeting that MT. Robert H. Kane, man ager of the Manhattan Opera company Miss Gilman starred in "The Mocking Bird' previous to her marriage The presentation at the Jefferson theatre on New Years matinee and night will un- occasionally prove that Mr. Kane has gathered together an unusual array of artists for his organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
At the orpheum.

The Orpheum, with modern vaudeville. is the talk of the town. Already three large audiences have witnessed this weeks bill, and there is an excellent de- mand for seats for every performance during the week, especially the popular price matinees This weeks bill includes Tom Nawn and company in Pat and the Geni.'' Miss Anna Laughlin, the "Toyland Prima Donna;" The Camille Trio of clever eccentric comedy acrobats {; Al Whites Dancing Bugs" a novelty of the first water; the Walthour Trio, and Jimmie Lucas, clever entertainer. and the Orpheum motion pictures. There is q matinee every afternoon and a perform ance every night. Saturday there will be holiday matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
- Killed In SeIf-Defense.

Radford. Va, December S.-W. l.. Luck was shot and killed by Otho Snyder, husband of his stepdaughter, today. Luck had been drinking several days and his wife went to the home of her daughter last night When Luck appeared at the Snyder residence early this morning and heinz denied adnittance he began batter ing down the door, when Snyder fired two shots at him, both of which took effect A coroner's jury rendered ver- dict of justifable shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Bacon Arrive. in Paris.

Paris, December 2S.-Robert Bacon, who succeeds Henry White as Ameri- can ambassador to France, arrived here this evening. He was accompanied by Mrs. Bacon and his son and daughter. The ambassador was welcomed at the station by the embassy staff and a score of personal friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
MinIster Wu Entertained.

New York, December 2S.-Dr. Wu Ting Fang, retiring Chinese minister to the United States. was the guest of tho Chi- nese Bankers and Merchants association at private dinner given in the Tuxedo restaurant in the heart of Chinatown tonight. Another guest was Yong Yu Ting, recently appointed Chinese consul at the port of New York, and there were present several Chinese women in full native costume
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Paris VIII Make a Loan.

Paris, December 2S.-The chamber of deputies voted auth orization to the Paris municipality to contract for a loan of s1s00oO,oo0 for an elaborate scheme of Improvements, including the demolition of insanitary quarters, the construction of new streets. gardens, another school and for other changes in public works.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Funeral of Remington.

Canton, N. Y, December 2S.-Frederio Remington. the artist whose death oc- cured at his home in Ridgeheld, Conn. last Sunday, was buried here today in the family plot in Evergreen cemetery. Previous to the interment the body lay in state in the JJniversalist church, where funeral services were also held. Many relatives and friends of the famous il- ls1stEator were in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
A, Gentleman From Mississippi.

"Corker," declared Theodore Roosevelt after he had witnessed a performance of "A Gentleman from Mississippi" a play by Harrison Rhodes and Thomas A. Wise. in Washington last fall. This is the same play that made President Taft sit up and take notice. It will be the offering in the Jefferson theatre Monday and Tuesday nights and Tuesday mati- nee. with specially selected cast for metropolitan players.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Candidate for peArmond,s Place.

Butler, Mo-, December 2s.-Philip s. E. Griffith of Greenfield, Lade county. was nominated by exclamation here today by the republicans of the Sixth Missouri dis trict as candidate to succeed the late David A. DeArmond c. C. Dickinson is the democratic candidate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Andrew Mack's Wife Divorced.

New York, December 2S.-Mrs. Alice McAloon obtained an interlocutory decres of absolute divorce in the supreme court today from William A. McAloon. who is known on the stage as Andrew Mack The decree was based on statutory grounds and it granted to the wife the custody of their only son, Francis ~ McAloon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29

whose body was found this morning in the Pratt river with the head smashed by heavy piece of slag. While her hus- band, a railroad man, was absent last night Mrs.S Rup, with revolver. drove away negro who tried to break in. Then leaving her children she went for the police and was never seen alive again. After she left home a negro rob- bed the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Old Man Burned to Death.

Mobile, December 2S-A special from Laurel Hill, Fla, says that Jonathan Nichols, an aged white man, employed as fireman at saw mill there, started a fire in the furnace at late hour last night and being cold, fell asleep in front of the fire. When he awoke his cloth ing was aflame and before the flames could be extinguished he had been so badly burned that he died shortly after wards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
The Merriest of All Operas.

That nerriest of all comic operas. the greatest musical success in the history of the stage, Is coming to town--"The Mer- ry Widow Victor Leon and Leo Stein's libretto has been heard in three lan- guages and Lehar's music is being sung around the world. And it will be seen in this city in all its rnagnifcence at the Jefferson theatre Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday matinee of next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29

that this production would do an excel lent business at popular prices. but no one anticipated that Checkers" would draw three full houses, as 1t has already done this week. The advance sale of tickets for the remainder of the week is much larger than expectations. There is a matinee Thursday, performance every night and a special holiday mati- nee Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
zionjsts Hear Reports.

Hamburg, December 2s.-The session of the International Zionists congress today was devoted to reports on the commercial and agricultural progress of Palestine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
PILEs cuREp IN q To nd nAxs

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or PrStrudfng Piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. sec.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29

Murdered by Unknown Person.
 Denver, December 2S.--A negro is, be- lieved to have murdered Mrs. Belle Rup,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
At the ajiou.

Checkers" is the surprise of the sea- sAa at tho BLiou Every one exnantAd
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17
NATURE SPARES
The Stricken Rose From Grief.

The Stricken Rose From Grief.
What a fortunate provision of nature
it is, that deprives the rose of mental
suffering; for how poignant would be
it's grief to discover, in the height Of
it's blooming glory, that canlSer fed at
its heart, and that it's beauty and fra
GRANGE were doomed forever. Nature
always spares the suffering: she is a
veritable store house of pleasing re-
wards, for those who seek her aid. In
the years gone by falling hair and
grayness have cast a gloom over the
lives of thousands Of young women, but
thanks to the Investigations of scien-
lists the true cause of hair destruction
is now known to be a germ or para
site thatI burrows into the hair fol-
licles. Newbro's Herpicide absolutely
destroys this germ, thus permitting the
hair to grow as nature intended. Sold
by leading druggists Send 10 cents
in stamps for sample to The Herpicide
Company, Detroit, Mich. Two sizes,
SO cents and 81. B. A. Morgan, special
agent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17
NEW PHONE LINE
Lamoille People Furnish Line of Their
Own Into Marsha!ltown, and Are
All Ready to Conneot---liave Had No
Service Since January Storm.

A new telephone line from Lamoille
and its vicinity has Just been COM
pleted into Marshalltown, and all that
now awaits a new service is the final
connection into the Marshall com
pany's central exchange. Tho tele-
phone line has been built at a cost Of
s575.
Since the severe storm In January
which demoralized telephone service
generally, the Lamoille line has been
out of commission.
The lines that will be connected ur
with the new serviceo are private
wire from the county farm. and pri-
vate wire from George II. Burdick's
general store at IIamoille. u line known
as the county farm rural. which in
cludes farmers living in the county
farm neighborhood. and another line
from the Starry Grove neighborhood
southeast of the county farm.
1t is expected that the new line vii
be connected up early next week.