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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14
TEXAS DELEGATION
Achieved RESULTS
uiIi.fH nEI,E,Es WASHINGTON
rUir WAS nE>tffciNi.
Made Effou o. ENLIST Support 1T
Central state VA Nine toos
Canals.

Roy Miller. who was reelected q AZ.
rector of the National Rivers and HAIR
hors ConareAs for Texas. ~ the ~
cent annual convention Of the con-
Kress In Washington rvsarned 90 the
cay Yesterday morning NF miller has
been absent about two weeks alto
scthcf and on his trlp visited ~
Louis pitshsrs louisville and Gin.
ciuDati besides numbcr % other
points 40 " " the opinion THAT she
tgip. which WAS made by = iarge dele
ssliop from che state az Texas. viii be
of great ,alne &c ihc state tn tals
connection he said
In n, oplnlop. ,hc ,rlp 90 wash
inrton for the purpose Of attcndine
the Rivcra and Harhors conevss
which has just hcen made Nv NUM-
Der Of delegates from this state ~ill
be OF far ronchinK value 10 TEXAS and
20 the coast country Ia particular
We iefi Houston IN a special ear
ln which there we're ntieen delegates
from Texas aud three irom i.ouin.
lana. when We arrived Ia 81 Louis
We wore me, NJ tho station ~ n nnm-
bon or representative hnalncah men ~
TIA, cltA. mon OF widespread interest
In ihc Industrial world We were then
taEcn nn a speclai street eur "a tho
chamber of Commerce, rooms whore
number of specchcs were made
These speeches which we're made
at inc dinuont meetings along the
route. in my opinion VIII result In
rfoai good Tor onr iniercohsial canal
project
I'VE made our appeal dircrtlr go
a.. business men of The Middle West.
efn country. 20 the iobbcrs wholesal.
err and manufacturers A. rs we'll
known the Ohio and Mississippi risrr
.prnlocts have been adopted on q heals
~ nine feet !, was oar Intention "a
get them 10 nsaisi us la the Inter.
coaeial canal project With q view Of
gs,ilns tho proposition adopted on .
basis Of nine feet
"if ihls b. done u 0lll mean an "a
fouss0n OF the ohio aud Miaslsslpp
river canals clear 30 Brownsville IRON
Nuw Orleans =, viii also mean 'ha
frciebt from tho Middle Wcsi can b.
bfouaht down into This country %
, hairca which IL much cheaper thal
any other method of frelghl haulin
lu the world believe chat We mad
great impression npon thoHo peopl'
/, aud that uo have enlisted a great dea
az support for our proposition
AS on iilnstrntion of the value
makinf the ,anai nine feet deep
has been calculated tina, bargcs cares
A ins piiinhurE coal eau be sent down
% to ,hH country and the coal delisefe
D. here tor $3.50 per ton The hel
price on coal here nov u between 7
D. and IS W. pointed ont 10 them ~
u the gulf consi business would
IL theirs Tor the asklnT u the cam
~ we're bnll, properly. and that und'
II IA. present arrangement the Atiant
70 coast country IL aottlng the business
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

County court wili open next Mon
day for three weeks session A
busy term So predicted aH there are
many cases. both criminal and ciyli.
Awaiting attention
% 10 understood that NJ the ap.
proachinr term tho flrss week. viii
be devoted 20 civil husipoas aud the
latter two weeks 10 criminal business
az the docket Tor she latter cases Il
very conrcsied aud Il IS desired IA
considerably reduce the iia' durinF
rho present term
Psii, lurors have bocn summoned
for three weeks
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14
GRADES ABOUT READY
Properly Owners Ma, CSC Nhcsd VIII
sidewalks.


ConsultlnG Engineer laneaahire
stated yesterday that grades fof
aircets IN the south nnfi petition 90
The cliy had been practically complei-
"a aud those citizens who Wish 90
build AdcwalKs may do $50. without
fear Of having their efadus wrons
Mr. Lancashire was recently ein-
ployei hy enc cts council a. "a com.
pensation oi $500 TO establish grndos
on the hili and in tho South hluii
portion Of she oliS and the work iusl
completed Is part Of ihai contract
u Is understood that ihtro we're a
number OF prouori, holders on She
MN Who we're DESTROYS 81 buildinr
sidrwalks o. soon AZ tho gradei
we're established by the cii' and Nj
Lancashire stated yesterday that 81
these parties ~ scc bin that De- Nll
furnish grades SO that The WORK All
nor be- delayed
A complete report ON tbe wof'
that was done according 20 the con
tract between Mr. I.anca6hlrc and th'
city council viii be- filed within ih'
ncxt Tow weeks
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

Captain William Anderson has 49,
cured lease Of the power boat Dol
phln. iIe announced yesterday that
he would place me boaf IN service
betHeen Corpus. seadrif, and Other
points during the summer season
The Dolphin Is one OF the hand
soonest boats IN these waters. sh'
has latei, been engaged near .-ori
O'Connor
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14
DOWNTOWN SEWERS
Win BE ia Operation n NcN Tea
BAYS


Th, doWnioun .oacr system wiz
boen operation within lhs uoyt to
DAYS. according to a statement made
fhe caller yesterday b EngIneor
Lancashire who has charge ot tao
Nark iur th0 c.O
We would hasr boon rsady on
December bad So not been Mat two
of ihc pumps to br used we're mos fui-
uIaHel according to specification aud
Vs. have had iho pumps shipped 20
san Antonio for roiiNms 49, soon
AZ they are returned Ue ein have
them Installed and me down town
sewage plant aln hefln operations"
stated Nr Lancashire
pumn station nnmhDr whlrh -
iofatod on th. natnrs cdre noaf
iteuna street ls moss completed Win
the eycentieu of placing the eide root
ara is r,aay ior 'hc piacinE OF ih'
pump Tho switchboard Is NOW ne
.nr Installed and connections nr'
ready 500 ihat iosi aa soon as th'
pumps are received from San Az
tonic lhoy can Doc placed 100 commits
sion
I'm connection with tho sewag
proposition boz thc cfY Mr. lanca
ahito stated that inoro were very ios
connexions made 600 present ant
mat lt would nc very likely O. mum
ber ol weeks before tho people wonl
heen iho work of making CONNIE,
tlons from their properties
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

The sherman roncrctc company
have secured a contract from the
school hoard for the construction at
cement sidcvhlk around the Central
hirh school Worh viii commence
within tho next PSI iaps
Tho contract calls for approximate
81 SOC nneai feet oi walk which vii
ada greatly 60 me appearance, of tho
school grouuds when completed
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

Ngrh prItchard "a white Youth.
who gives hls age as ~. was arrested
yesterday morning boy the city police
and placed la enc county jail on a
charee % ,agfancl pendlnr adviccs
from his parents. who ihe boy sayi
reside Boz Baird
The youth arrived In tho city with
ne Campbell shows last month aud
since that time q r. claimed that he
has roamei The streets without any
u.saas 81 support either lhsp berg
gins
Chief of Police leo rlsgs haa noti'
fed bis parents that the boy =
stranded here and 20 send FOR him
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

The annual meeting Of shafehold-
era OF the Corpus Christi National
hank for the election of directors viii
be held al the banking house ~ ten
O'Clock IN TUESDAY January 9Th.
tel2 4. & WELLS.
fggt42i 9S -ft cashier
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

stanley Welch q student OF the
hieh school. suffered hroten lett
arm yesterday na The result Of bad
fan
stanty saf lu the school grounds
az the time and ron while playinr
he Vas removed iu his home ON
Water street where the injured
member Naa set
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14
Local Items
Of Interest


Joe winnela. one Of the old time
darkess Of Corpus. sntfefed a stroke
Of paralysis yesterday mosn.nr while
standing on the SAP passenger DE-
pot platform tie was removed 70
his home and II reported 10 be IN \
critical condition.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14
MO ,lrl.,mn. ranla,n.

The Christmas cantaia helms Kot.
ten up hy PROT chealon Heath. ~iil
be given December ~ instead OF DE.
remhcr 6. a. erroneeusis announced
IN yesterdays Caller The AFFAIR viii
hrins before The pnhhc a dasslhg ar.
ra, ct local beauis and talent and =
hieh order Of entertainment Ia a.
sufed
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

An Important meeting Of the local
order OF Moose viii be held tonight
AZ the club rooms The officers o.
the order request that AL members
be- present.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

Masquerade hall Of the Olympic
Friday evening. p,o 18TH rrises
for most handsome and comicai cos.
tumos also for most yraceful couple
Gentlemen 30 cents ladies % cent.
spectators % cents Ieitii
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

We only ask that w. may show
our goods 10 yon Compare with
other goods that ron SEQ and We All
abide by your decision The sinmfns.
Mesquite street the street The post
once Ia on. Phone z2g open even
lne. 1910 g
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

Nothing Bleatef woman more
than nice lace Yonn find a pretty
assortment ~ it hand made AZ
Misn Ciark's eig Mesquite a. Phone
17E lelt q
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

Have YOU used ans Of She Tan
Packing House producisi u not
vhy7 place trial order Win your
dealer and be- convinced as others
n 80 s0t
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

Masquerade bail al tho Olympic
Friday evening. Dec. 18th. Prizes
for most handsorae and comical COO
TUNES also for most graceful couple.
t;eRtlcmen 80 een,a. ladies sh ssnss;
spectators 10 cents. 10 Va ~
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

The civic Fed"rauCn Of Women
wili meet with Nry . q Scott satnr-
day afternoon at O'Clock
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

Every lady needs veil Miss
CLARK has o Lretty assortment. sl7
Mesquite ST. Phone is2 ~ "a 2
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

We have q complete ilne Of ladies
SILK hose in the aewess shades The
Model f2fs u
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

A new shipment ~ iabote lovely
onea az Miss ciark's sl3 Aeaqnlis
street. ~ "a "a
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

Handmade handkrfohieis make a
dainty Xmas rift A new Dot al Mise
Ciark'H sia Mesquite 81 Phone ia.
1874 20
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

We have q complete line ~ ladies'
six hose In the newest shades Ths
Model. 121s n
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

Fverybody catches fish with spoon
hooks We have them see ONT
line. &. G Has GO. ? :.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

Savoy Hotel. San Antonio. Texaf
Centrally located modern equipment
reasonable rates W A Fitch. Mgr
~ 20 lit-eod
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

soothing PHRASES woman more
than nice lace You'il find q nreity
assortment ~ ii hand made NJ
Misu Cihrks si3 Mesquite 50 Phone
fl2 ~ - ~
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

Mrs Lo,ue 5. saylor $50 Nor,h
broadway ~ 40 n
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

Roller skating thR afternoon and
ton,shi AZ the Olympic. Got the
habit l2tf ~
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-14

Neaa n.cheear al ,he Model
flItI|
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-05-11

A traveller in arctic Siberia. Mr.. Van
derlip. a gold hunter. told the follow
ing Of his return to civilization: Il
found that half a dozen OF the officers
and men Of the steamer which my en-
ployers hsd sent for me had come to
hunt me up. The captain dlsmounted.
and I tried to address him In Russian.
but he said. You forget that I speak
English Now. Il may seem scarcely
credible. and yet Il Is true. that for a
few moments I was totally unable 70
converse with him in my native tongue.
l had not used a word OF Il In CONVEX
sation for months. and my low physic-
al condition acting on my nerves con-
fused my mind. and spoke a tumble
OF English. Russian and Korak. 1t
was a week before could talk good.
straight English again"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-05-11
PUZZLED THE LINGUIST.

A Hindu Dialect Story Thst Appeared
In the London Times.
John Walter OF the London Times
once found a unique way out Of a din
Guilty brought about by a strike OF
compositors and pressmen. AT the
critical moment. II appears. the copy
fell short by half q column There was
none at hand ready to utilize. and time
pressed. Il was really an inspiration
that came to Walter. he laid hold OF
column OF pr (spilled type that has
been reset in a jumbled mass to facill-
tate distribution back into the type
cases. and prepared II in the most ex-
peditious way. 50 that II might pass
muster for an article in a foreign
tongue. He ran II IN with a few lines
OF introduction. stating that this In
COMPREHENSIVE mass was a paper in
some Hlndustanee dialect. translation
OF which would follow IN due course.
No translation. II IL superhuous to say.
ever appeared
Many gears later. long after Walter
had forgotten this incident. be was Wis
Iting IN Cheshire, where he was intro
duced to a most learned pundit and
oriental scholar. ~Ah.~ said this gen
tleman. 4 have long and ardently
wished to solve a problem that has
puzzled me for years And be drew
from his pocket a tattered clipping OF
Walters ''pi- indicating TO the EN-
barrassed proprietor OF the Times that
the alleged Hindustanee article had
banned his most strenuous and assidu-
Gus efforts TO decipher. although be
had tried every known dialect Of the
language. There was nothing for Wal
ter to do but Gee. which be did with
out ceremony.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-05-11

II Lord Houghton talked more than
most people be certainly was eclipsed
BY AIR. Browning. who spoke louder
and with greater pensistency than any
one have ever come across In my life.
Although I had known him as a girl.
we did not renew our acquaintance
until after my marriage. when saw
a great deal OF him. as be constantly
came 70 our house He dlned with US
often and used to come and see me
generally every Sunday afternoon. He
was very agreeable and kind, and, al
though was never one OF bis devoted
followers and often told him I had
never been able TO read a line OF his
poetry. be still continued his friendship
with me. | think most people feared
rather than loved him-certainly men
did. but women adore poets, and they
worshiped Mr.. Brownlng.-From Lady
St. Helier's Memories"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-05-11
AMERICA vESPUccI.

She Asked Congress For citizsnship
and "a Corner Of Land"
A decided sensation was created at
Washington during the Van Buren, ad-
ministrafion by the appearance there
OF handsome and well dressed Italian
woman who called herself America YES
pucci and claimed descent from the
navigator who gave his name to the
continent Ex-President Adams and
Daniel Webster became her especial
friends. and she soon was a welcome
guest IN the best society In q few
weeks after her arrival she presented a
petition to congress asking. drst. to be
admitted to the rights Of citizenship
and. secondly. 70 be given a corner Of
land" out OF the public domain Of the
country which bore the name Of her
ancestor. An adverse report. which
soon was made, IS one Of the curiosi-
ties OF congressional literature. II eu-
logized the petitioner as "A young. dig
nified and graceful lady with a mind OF
the highest Intellectual culture and a
heart beating with all our own enthu-
siasm In the cause OF American and
human liberty" The reasons why the
prayer OF the petitioner could not be
granted were given. but she was CON-
mended 70 the generosity OF the Amer
lean people.
The name OF America. our country's
name. should be honored. respected and
cherished In the interesting exile from
whose ancestor we derive the great
and glorious title
Later It was discovered that the wo-
man was an impostor.-"Perley's Rem
iniscences."
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-05-11

The primary impulse OF all creatures
is possession. Il Is this that causes a
chicken to tear around the yard with
piece OF meat IN its mouth and all
the other chickens after It. or course
Il cannot possibly eat the meat Il
hasn't time but the instinct Of pos
session makes Il grab and keep It. The
same Is noticeable among beasts They
Ike to get a great piece OF meat In
their mouths and then growl IL Is
this instinct In man which provokes
him to matrimony. he wants some
thing to guard and growi over. So
be seeks hollow tree a cave or q
house and a wife.-Puck.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-05-11
BAFFLED THE INDIANS.
An Old Army Psymastsrs Safe That
Was Apache Proef.


Years ago in the west. when the gov
ernment sent out safes for the use Of
lts army paymasfers IN remote dis
tricts, II was the custom for the pay
master In cavalry service 10 ride IN an
ambulance with the safe. escorted BY
q guard Of six mounted men.
On one occasion such a guard was at
tackled BY q large force Of Apache In
dams. Two men were killed. and the
Indians captured the ambulance with
the safe. This safe contained about
$1,000 IN greenbachs. and II weighed
some 400 pounds and had a eombina-
tion lock.
Now. the Indians IN question had
never seen a safe at close quarters
until this one happened along. but they
knew that II contained money; also
they wanted that money.
They first pounded on the knob with
stones. under the impression that the
door could then be pried open Their
1ftempf ,vss. ~ course. failure The
next siVl y 70 try their tomahawks
on the rhil.ei steel 10 the hope that
hole might Le cut IN H. This means.
too. proved Of no avail. 80 they de
termined 10 try FIRE. Accordingly
they gave The safe a three hour roast
ing. Lucisily for the government. II
was fireproof. They threw big rocks
upon II while II was hot. but they were
as far from the money as ever.
Next the Apaches dragged the safe
mp the side 81 mountain and tumbled
II over n nreclpice 200 feet high They
expected. 81 course. 70 see II burst
open. but til. only damage was a slight
injury 70 one o. the wheels. The safe
was left soaking in the river for three
or four days. and great was the In
dams disappointment at finding them
selves stiil bafiied.
Then they tried gunpowder: but.
knowing nothing OF the art Of blast
ing. they brought about an explosion
that burned half q dozen warriors and
left the safe none the worse
The Indians worked over that safe
on and on for q month or more. but
failed 70 get at the inside. Finally. IN
disgust. they left II in a deep ravine.
Fourteen months later. when peace
came. the army accidentally found the
safe II was lying in the bed OF a
creek with a great pile Of driftwood
around IL II was q sad looking safe.
but when opened showed its contents
intact-Harper's Weekly.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-05-11
AMAZING LINcUIsTs.


A Wonderful Teacher Of Spanish md
Master Of Arabic
An amazing Incident happened 10 one
u the higher schools in France q few
years ago. A certain deputy Of great
influence went 70 the minister Of pub
lie instruction and asked a place as
schooIfeacher for one Of bis consfif-
nenfs. The minister said the only
place vacant was that Of teacher OF
Spanish The deputy told bis friend
this and remarked that It was a pity
be did not know Spanish To which
the postulant replied:
SPANISH Why. Spanish Is my spe-
cialty. I shall be glad to take the pro-
fessorship."
So be was appointed He bought a
Spanish grammar and began teaching
II TO bis pupils, doing bis best to keep
lesson ahead OF the class. But II was
pretty poor Spanish be was teaching.
and be was very well aware Of this.
Everything went along smoothly. and
the end OF the term approached when
the class was to be examined BY a Sc
we're and exacfing professor from the
university. The teacher trembled in
bis shoes as the dread day drew near.
The day came and with It the examin-
ing professor. The scared teacher put
bis class through its PAGES. painfully
conscious that Cervanfes would never
have recognized as Spanish this Ian
guage the pupils were speaking The
grim professor listened IN impassiTe
silence. Then be asked a few Ques-
lions and gave the members Of the class
a few sentences to translate into Span
ish AS his pupils answered the teach
er felt that be might as ven hand ID
his resignation But when all was over
the professor congratulated him on
bis success and the class and the rapid
progress II had made.
The professor did not know a word
Of SPANISH
Emanuel Arene used to tell the fol-
lowing story: A certain Marsenlaise
boosted 50 long Of his knowledge OF
Arabic thar at last be came to believe
be knew f. One day an Arab was
arraigned IN a Marseilles police court
on a charge OF murder. he began %
speak in bis own defense. but as no
one there could understand a word be
said the Judge demanded an interpret
er. The booster was sent for and told
to interpret what the Arab said he
listened gravely to the mans defense.
Then be turned to the court and said:
He eonfesses everything"
And SO the Arab was found guilty
New York World
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-05-11
Horse Breeders.

TEDEY 37lo3; black horse ;
weight 1850; will make season,
Weds., and Salts. at Boss Barn and
balance Of week at my ranch 5 IL
mi. southwest Nezperce. Service,
SO; season, SIS; to insure colt to
stand and suck, $40.
w. K. Benders.
DICK TURPIN, JR. black Per-
cheron grade horse will make sea-
son Mons. and Tues. at my farm
balance Of week at Boss Barn. $40
to insure foal Sl2 for colt 10 stand
and suck. John Dean.
DAKOTA PRINCE si24e-the
fine black Percheron stallion, will
make the present season at the Boss
Barn, Nezperce. A. Satterberg.
PIE PS brown black Percheron I;
weight 1000; will make season az
Boss Barn. Service $40; season
SIS 10 insure with foal $50.
John Stellmon.
LINcH; dapple brown, seven
Fights Shire; viii make season at
my farm. 6 miles vest and mile
north Of Nezperce. Service $40;
season Sl2 so; 10 insure foal SIS.
James Hobart.
APPoLIAN; dapple bay Percher-
on. Will make season, Sundays
and Tuesdays at my ranch, 81 miles
north Of Nezperce; Mondays at A.
E. James ranch, Alpine al o. K.
feed yard, Nezperce, balance Of
week Service, So; season, $40;
to insure with foal, So; colt to
stand and suck, SIS.
Jno. P. Lundeby.