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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-01-09

Consolidated in 1893 with the Daily
Cosmopolitan, which was publish
ed in Brownsville for IS years
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-01-09
WHAT THE WOMEN on ONE
TOWN DID.

The report given below was given
by Mrs. Stricken OF Calvert al the
convention OF the Texas Federation
az Womcn's Clubs held recently In
Houston. and should prove 10 be an
inspiration 20 the women Of Browns
vile, an a distinct encouragement.
II the women OF Calvert can accom-
piish a. much as they have no less
than four years. why can not the
women Of Brownsville do as much
II not more? Mrs. Sucker said.
Almost four yeats z the
Calvert Civic League was or
ganized by the Aloka Club. and
since then the Aloka and the
Calvert Shakespeare club. with
each and every citizen 81 that
city. has been ardent Civic
Leaguers. We brought a mem
her Of the American civic As
ISOLATION. Mr.. Sherwood. 70 our
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-01-09

town for an illustrated lecture.
and Il give us ideas looking
10 the city beautiful. We
brought the tuberculosis ex-
hibIt twice. thereby caring for
the health OF the community.
observing a special day for ifs
hearing and earnestly stirring
up the negroes 10 attend espe-
cially when the ministers and
physicians spoke 10 them. We
have helped the schools by Civ
ing them both United States
and Texas flags. and also eight
cen pictures which were pre-
sented AT the same time. We
also encouraged and helped
them 10 celebrate San Jacinto
and Texas independence days:
have been instrumental in intro
dncing individual drinking cups
and in having the school houses
renovated and made more at
tractive.
We have taken the place Of 2
humane society by reporting ami
mails unfit for use upon. the
streets. We have passed y
magazines along SO that no old
person nor young within y
reach should feel the dearth Of
something good TO read. We
have sent Thanksgiving and
Christmas boxes 90 convicts
working in the coal mines near
Calvert and also tons az papers
and magazines TO them. We
have observed numerous clean
ing days and have been instru-
mental In having a cemetery
removed from a very undesir-
able part Of the town to a very
beautiful situation. We have
celebrated Washingt0n's birth
dav and the Fourth Of July;
have had ghostIy Halloween pro-
cessions and numerous plays.
including the Texas play with
almost one hundred people on
the stage 4 n time. AZ all
or our entertainments we have
had our National hymn sung.
Have accumulated money BY
selling moving picture tickets
and ny having n percentage 81
carnivals given ms. We have
helped people in sickness and
distress by gifts Of food and
clothing: we have kept a gar
den IN our park for nearly four
wears: have had water and
lights put in the park and a
splendid pavilion built there
that cost $500. for which a pi-
n was given 10 as by the
young men OF the town. We
also placed there an omen air
gymnasium. dozens % trees.
hundreds Of plants tennis court
baseball grounds. numerous
swings and benches and last OF
all a splendid new fence.
The Civic league or Calvert
is said to have started the good
roads movement" for which
$4,000 bonds are Don 10 be
issued. The league has issued
A cook book Tor which
there Is a steady demand; have
organized leagues In adjacent
towns and have been asked 10
he present 10 discuss means and
methods al city council and
school board meetings. We
have raised and expended near
~ $1,000 during a existence
and have edited a column in
the weekly town paper touching
upon all subjects for the up
lifting Of our community. We
have worked in behalf OF the
stock law and have sold Red
Cross stamps "a assist IN the
fine work Of that body
Now. isn't that a story worth tell
Ing? II our women will emulate
those of Calvert. Brownsville. witt
IFS wonderful possibilities. its de
lightful climate and pleasant socla
life. will soon be ION the map" I
big ctters. a charming place 10 liz
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-01-09
WOUNDED BOY DIES.
Was Shat al Sugar Mill Friday Last
Friday Night.

Eduardo Garcia. the Mexican boy
who was shot at the sugar mill Fri
day night when the arrests on charge
= gambling we're mad. died last
night. lie was just thirteen years
cid.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

AS Richard Metcalte, editor of Bryan's
Commoner, wrote in a public letter,
"Wilson is the only Democratic Presi-
Dental candidate having the persist
ent, malignant opposition Of the forces
that prey upon the public welfare
This fact shows Wilson's undoubted
strength with the people and signifies
that monopoly knows Il cannot reach
or control him. Then let every true
Democrat enlist in his army.
The Democratic party is fortunate
to have man of the type of Woodrow
Wilson to vote for and he is today
practically the only real progressive
on either side who is liable to be
nominated. There are other progress
sives in Democratic ranks who have
been considered prominent candidates
for the nomination, but their alliances
with the reactionary forces in the ma
ton has aroused such suspicion that
today the progressive Democrat who
wishes to vote for an unquestioned ad-
vocate of the rights of the people
whose candidacy is attracting such
enthusiasm as to make his nomination
for president we'll nigh assured, should
vote for Woodrow Wilson and none
other.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

tocrats were not willing, however, to
have system that made a gentle
man chum with a mucker." The fight
became one between democracy and
privileged wealth, and in 1910 Presi-
dent Wilson resigned, and was nomi-
mated at once by the Democrats for
Governor on a Progressive platform
and in November was elected by
Al, 900 majority. The party pledges
upon which Mr.. Wilson was elected
were all enacted into laws although
one branch Of the legislature was Re-
publican. A Progressive Democratic
United States senator was elected
through Governor Wilson's determined
stand against the old bipartisan ma
chine bosses. A general election
law including direct primary nomina-
lions was passed. An employers liza
bility law was passed. A law regu-
lating and limiting campaign expenses
was passed. A law creating public
utilities commission, with full power
over all steam and street railway,
express, gas and electric light, tele-
phone, telegraph and water power
companies and all franchises granted
by the state, was passed. A law
regulating the length Of time foods
may be kept in cold storage was
passed. An act abolishing convict
labor was passed. A factory law
compelling the erection of proper fire
escapes and other projections for Ia
borers was passed and several other
progressive measures became laws
under the guiding mind of Governor
Wilson, whose Sromise meant per-
Torrance.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
HOW TO VOTE FOR WILL
SON AT PRESIDENTIAL
PRIMARY, APRIL 2,
1912.

The Presidential primary will
be held on Tuesday, April End,
next, and is all important.
First on the primary ballot will
appear the names of the several
Democratic candidates for the
presidential nomination. If you
favor the nomination of Wood
row Wilson for president, make
cross (X) in the square after the
name Woodrow Wilson," thus,
Woodrow Wilson *
Next on the primary ballot will.
appear the names of the eight
candidates for delegates at large.
You vote for four. If your presi-
dental choice is Woodrow Will
son, then to insure his nomina-
ton each of the four Woodrow
Wilson delegates at large should
be voted for by placing a cross
(X) in the square after the name
of each Of the four Wilson Dele
gates, thus,
Robert B. Kirkland. *
Adolph J. Schrnitz ,.......... *
William Wolfe x
P. H. Martin *
Next and last on the primary
ballot will appear the names of
the four district delegates. You
vote for two. Again great care
must be taken in selecting and
voting for the right district dele
gates. If your presidential choice
is Woodrow Wilson, then to in
sure his nomination, each of the
two. district delegates supporting
Woodrow Wilson should be vot-
ed for by placing a cross (X) in
the square after the name of each
of the Wilson district delegates.
You can tell the Wilson dele
gates by the fact that after each
Wilson delegates name are the
words, "WOODROW WILSON
DELEGATE"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
John Sharp Williams Tells Why He
Favors Wilson.

Washington, D. c., March 26.-(Spe-
ciaD. Although he served with Speak
er Clark and Oscar Underwood while
he was the Democratic leader of the
House and for years previous, and
Ell tertains for both Of these distin-
gllished Democratic leaders the kind
lest personal feeling, Senator John
Sharp Williams, of Mississippi, is in
favor Of the nomination of Gov.
Woodrow Wilson for the Presideacy
for the reason that he believes he is
the strongest man the party can nomi-
nate Senator Williams, who has
often been mentioned as an ideal
candidate of the Democracy for the
Presidency, made this statement in
connection with the selection of a
Presidential candidate at the Balti-
more convention:
"My personal relations with Mr.
Champ Clark and Mr.. Oscar Under
wood, with both of whom | served
for years in the House of Represent
atives in intimate association, are
much closer than the relations consti-
tuted by my acquaintance with Gov
ernor Wilson. My sole reasons. there
fore, for advocating the nomination of
Woodrow Wilson are public reasons.
think he can be elected, if nomi-
mated. If elected, he will make one of
the very best Presidents we ever had.
Hence as a Democrat and as citi-
zen, l favor him.
His election at the head of a Demo
cratic ticket in the rock-ribbed Re-
publican State of New Jersey, thereto
fore seemingly hopelessly tariff-bought
and trust-ridden, shows his strength.
Ills administration there shows
his ability, honesty and qualities of
civic righteousness unexcelled."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
DON'T BE FOOLED.
Put None But the Faithful on
Guard.

In selecting delegates to the demo
cratic national convention the voters
should remember, first, that the plat
form comes before nominations and
that the platform will largely affect
our chances. Second, that after the
candidate instructed for is out of the
race the delegates act upon their own
judgment.
1t is important, therefore, that dele
gates should be chosen who are in
sympathy with progressive ideas. The
platform must be progressive if we are
to make winning fight and it will not
be progressive unless the progressives
control the convention.
And, so, if the progressive instruct
ed for can not secure the nomination
the delegates must get together on
some one else-and that some one'
will be reactionary if the reaction
aries control the convention. These
are progressive times and only those
who are genuinely progressive can
give faithful expression to the senti-
ments of democratic voters. Put none
but the faithful on guard. There are
lots of men in our party who are re-
ctionary-honestly so. Such can not
be trusted to speak for progressive
ness.-Bryan's Commoner, March Is.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
Big Man with Big Brain and Honest
Clinton IN. c. Democrat.

Clinton IN. CO. Democrat.
Never in the history Of the Ameri-
can Republic has the Democratic party
had larger number of Presidential
aspirants that would make good as
executives. In the same breath she
has never had a man that stood out
above the others more than does
Woodrow Wilson. A big man, with
big brain, he is, and honest toe. He
has never been closer to the people
than he is today, after being submit
ted to tests and fires that tried his
mettle. With a clear brain and force
full logic he has gripped the hearts
and minds of the American people
and yet there has been no political
demagoguery about Woodrow Wilson.
A statesman, a scholar an honest
man-we would like to see him nomi-
mated.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
GOVERNOR WOODROW WILSON,

Of Scotch-Irish parentage was born
at Staunton, Va, in December, 1856.
He received a common school edu-
cation, until he was seventeen years
of age when he was sent to the Davi-
son, N. c., Presbyterian College for
two years, and transferred to Prince
ton, N. j., College where he gradual
ed with honors in 1879. He was a
noted debater, and he trained his
mind on Historical and Economic
problems.
In 1884 he entered John Hopkins
University, where he took two years
course as student of History and
Political Economy. In 1886 he wrote
book on Congressional Government
by Committee" which was well re-
ceived. Two years later he accepted
the chair of History and Political
Economy" at Bryn Mawr, and for a
few years he accepted lectureship at
Johns Hopkins University, and in 1890
he was called to the chair of Juris-
prudence and Politics at Princeton
College-Doctor of Philosophy and
Law, where he remained until 1902
when he was chosen President of
Princeton University. During this
period he wrote several books show
ing great historical and economic abil-
ity and talent. While President of
Princeton for eight years, differences
arose between him and the trustees of
this aristocratic endowed university,
as to the social life of the students,
which President Wilson desired to
have more democratic and not exclu-
siyely for rich mems sons. The aris-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
An Opinion by Tom Johnson-Three
Years 400.


The Harmon Bureau is sending out
literature that Tom Johnson was his
warm supporter and that they worked
together in Ohio. No man in this
country was closer to Tom l.. Johnson
than the editor of 'The Public" Mr..
Louis F. Post, of Chicago. Mr.. Post.
in answer to an inquiry from a friend
Of his, absolutely denies that Mr.. John
son was satisfied with Governor Har-
mon. In fact Tom L. Johnson ex-
pressed his inmost conviction and
judgment of Harmon when he opposed
his nomination for Governor and
stated certain facts whica were then
true and still true, in the following
words:
Il am opposed to Harmon's nomina-
ton because do not believe he stands
for the principles for which Progress
i've Democracy stands. The Democ-
racy of Ohio can't go before the peo-
pie with candidate who is known as
the legal representative and railroad
receiver in Ohio of the Morgan inter-
ests in New York. The Democracy of
Ohio can't go before the people under
the leadership of a man who is backed
and supported by the interests that
defeated Bryan in 1896 and 1900 and
sacrificed the party on the altar of
Mammon in 1904. The nomination of
Harmon would be hailed with delight
by all the big interests in Wall Street"
From Progressive Democrat League,
Ohio.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
Delegates at Large:

Delegates at Large:
A. ]. SCHMITZ, 80 Wisconsin
ST., Milwaukee.
VIM. WOLFE, La Crosse.
ROBERT B. KIRKLAND, JEFF
ferson.
p H. MARTIN, Green Bay.
Alternates at Large:
M. S. BRIGHT, Superior.
I. L. Cleary, Platteville.
]. ]. CUNNINGHAM, GAINESVILLE.
BURT WILLIAMS, Ashland.
Delegates
1st District:
GEO. w. GATES, Racine.
JAY w. PAGE, Elkhorn.
End District:
JOHN BODDEN, Horizon.
JOHN NJ. DETLING, Sheboy-
gan.
3rd District:
JOHN A. AWKWARD, Madison.
ERNEST Fielder, Mineral
Point.
4th and 5th Districts:
ARTHUR KOENOTZER, Mil
waukee.
VINCENT HENNESSEY, Mil
waukee. :
DR.. w. T. LOCHEMES, Mil
waukee.
MAX HOTTELET, Milwaukee.
9th District:
GUS KIRST, Two Rivers.
JOHN VILLWOCK, Oshkosh.
7th District:
EVAN A. EVANS, Baraboo.
w. N. WELLS, Sparta.
9Th District:
B. R. GOGGINS, Grand Rapids.
E. B. THAYER, Wausau.
9th District:
CHESTER WILCOX, De Pere.
LUTHER LINDAUER, Kau-
kauna.
10th District:
CHAS. DONOHUE, New Rich
mond.
CARL CUNNINGHAM, Chip
pewa Falls.
18th District:
THOS. H. RYAN, Merrill.
JOHN WALSH, Washburn.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
WILSON STRONG IN THE LEAD.
Will Have the Majority on the First
Ballot.

The reason for the activity of other
presidential candidates, and their
combination and violent efforts to
stem the tide, is disclosed by an anal
ysis Of the voting strength of each
candidate in the first ballot at the
convention. 1t is generally admitted
to those informed, that Wilson is now,
and since the Jackson day banquet,
has been strongly in the lead over all
other candidates.
1t has been Wilson against the
Field" All other candidates and their
managers have recognized this, with
the result of a frantic effort by COM
bination to stop this movement, which
thus far has redounded to Wilson's
credit.
In spite of the favorite son move
ment, and the general effort to beat
him either by combination or other
wise, Wilson will have close to
two-thirds majority on the first bal
lot; and this with Wilson second
choice instructions, will in all proba-
bility put Wilson over with the neces-
sary two-thirds. There has never yet
been a situation in Democratic con-
vention where the two-thirds rule pre-
vented the nomination of candidate
who came in on the first ballot with
a majority, or even 40 per cent of
the entire vote.
There is reason for the other cam
paign managers to be in panic. The
people believe in Wilson. He has
done things for them in New Jersey.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
ADDRESS TO VOTERS.
Appeal to Voters by Wilson Delegates
At Large to Nominate Governor
Wilson.

No one can fairly deny that the
awakening in state and nation for a
greater measure of justice to the
masses, for equality of opportunity.
for control by the people Of govern
mental functions, for the determine
ton to wrest the control of these
functions from the grip Of favored
and now dominating self seekers, is due
more directly and in greater measure
to the faithful teaching of true demo-
cratic principles, under the leadership
of that truly great Democrat William
Jennings Bryan, than to any other
cause. Defeated for Office, yet tri-
umphant in it's purpose, democracy
halls and points with pardonable pride
to it's achievement in forcing upon the
conscience of the country a recogni-
ton of the virtue and need Of it's
principles to effectuate that greater
justice that springs from right ideals
and patriotic purpose. Special in
terests have dominated legislation,
shaped and directed the functions of
the government to selfish ends, and,
under false pretenses, have perverted
the very ideal upon which our gov
eminent is founded. Now no back
ward step will be tolerated, the de-
mocracy that in the past stood ON the
firing line, fighting and returning
again to the fight for democratic
ideals, must write the platform, must
select the standard-bearer, one imbued
with it's true spirit and worthy of the
cause.
Aside from Bryan, Governor Wilson,
now stands out prominently fitted for
leadership, filled with the spirit of de-
mocracy and grasp of the situation
that will make him a splendid leader.
His achievement in New Jersey spells
success and hope. We earnestly in
vite his support. Now is the critical
time, make no mistake. The combi-
this state, the fact that the Harmon,
Underwood and Clark forces can
unite under the pretense of being in
Clark's interest, is a danger signal
that Democrats should heed. We will
cheerfully bow to the mandates of the
people as expressed at the polls. We
have very positive convictions that
Wilson is the man now best fitted for
successful leadership, that with him
victory is assured us. The Republi-
can party is disintegrating, now is
Democracy's appointed time, let it's
;oice be recorded for Wilson, victory
and truer ideals of the functions of
government and justice in it's admin
rStration In this spirit we appeal to
Slr fellow Democrats. Progressive De-
n=Scracy invites for him support, and
awaiting your command, we may con-
.cibute to victory now within our
reach, if we be but true to the consci-
ence of Democracy and stigmatize in
the open, self-seeking, corrupt and
kindred policies, while declaring in
svSagressive platform our country's
hope. We thus submit our cause to
~$e judgment of orr party, and
pledge ourselves, if elected AS dele
gates, to abide the vote of the state.
Respectfully submitted,
r. B. KIRKLAND,
P. H./MARTIN,
ADOLPH ]. SCHMITZ,
Nv. F. WOLFE.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
ShoWinu His Hand.

If there are any democrats who
have been misled by the claim that
Mr.. Harmon is really a progressive
they may have their doubts removed
by glance at the contest now going
on in the state of Texas. The Hous-
ton Chronicle, Wilson paper, points
out that the contest is between Will
son and Harmon and adds:
"The progressive wing of the Texas
democracy has rallied under Wilson's
banner, the stand-pat wing under the
banner of Harmon.
Nov, in all candor, the Chronicle
feels that the democrats of Texas are
fortunate in having the opportunity
to choose between two such men as
Wilson and Harmon, in a campaign
where the main issues are SO clearly
drawn that no man can mistake them.
within the democracy, then, the
voters are to determine whether they
wish to nominate stand-patter or
progressive.
"They are to say whether they wish
the party to stand for class govern
ment, advocated by the Harmon men,
or genuinely democratic government,
advocated by the Wilson men.
Upon this issue the Chronicle has
not the least doubt in the world that
the democrats of Texas will decide in
favor of Governor Wilson.
eve believe the majority of the
members of the Texas democracy rec
ognize the absolute necessity for the
party to go forward, keeping pace
with the progress of Industrial and
political evolution. - E
larger popular participation in govern
ment and the abolition of special privi-
leges under government"
If there by any that doubt that the
Houston Chronicle has stated the is
sue in Texas correctly they may have
their doubts removed by reading the
Fort Worth Record, a strong Harmon
paper, issue of Wednesday, March 9Th.
In an editorial entitled, "The Issues
Joined" The Record says:
"All who oppose Wilson's views
should oppose Wilson and all who op-
pose Harmon's views should oppose
Harmon. Preference for men, should
be subordinated to conviction for
principles. Then the contest will set
tie the question whether Texas favors
or opposes one set of policies or the
other. The issues are:
Il. The initiative, referendum and
recall, with Wilson favoring and Har-
mon opposing.
"2. Free raw materials, with Will
son favoring and Harmon opposing.
"As to the first, it is fair to state
that Governor Wilson opposes the re-
call of judges as matter of expedi-
ency, but he favors all these doctrines
in principle, On the other hand, Gov
ernor Harmon comedies them to local
communities that desire them but OPP
poses their wider application as sub
versive of representative government.
Governor Wilson contends that they
are not now national issues, but he is
making his campaign upon them and
his support consists chiefly of those
democrats who indorse them. There
fore, his nomination will signify demo
cratic acceptance of the doctrines
whether or not they be specifically
enunciated in the democratic plat.
form. "-Bryan's Commoner, Mar 15x
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

Wilmington On. Co. Star-When a
man is attacked and the motive is I'M
worthy of the cause, it helps the man
who is assaulted. In all probability
the zeal to beat Woodrow Wilson will
make it impossible to defeat him for
the Democratic nomination for Presi-
dent.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

A S. Burleson, member of congress
from Texas and chairman of the
Democratic caucus of the house of
epresentatives-It would amount al
most to treachery for the Democratic
national convention not to seize the
opportunity of success that would
come to it il it nominated Woodrow
Wilson.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

Huntsville (Ala) Times-Every in
dication and sentiment is pointing to
the nomination and election of Wood
row Wilson as President of these
United States. He is our greatest and
most popular American citizen.