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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

Madras, India.
Feb. 11.--The For
eign Missions In
vestigation Com
mittee is here. Our
finest auditorium,
the Victoria Hall,
was crowded to
hear Pastor Rus
sell. He spok q
twice here today.
We report one Of
h | 8 dis co urses
from the tie xt:
1.-THE blessing Of
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

Pastor Russell Delivers a'Mas-
sage Of Peace. i . +.
GOD THE SOURCE OF WEALTH

Speaking In Madras, India, the Preach
err Explained tho Divine Plan of Re-
demption-God Is No Respeuter Of
Persons and All Mankind Shall Be
Measured by tho Same Standard.
Possession of Riches No Bar to tho
Lords Favor-The Sin of Selfishpes 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
DONALD BRIAN TO BE
 SEEN IN THE SIREN
Charles Frohman Will Present Noted Musical Comedy Thursday Night
 at Jefferson Theatre

Perhaps no announcement that the Jeff ferson theatre has to make this season gives greater pleasure than that of Charles Frohman's presentation here on Thursday night, December 26 of Donald Brian in the charming and delightful ro- mantle operetta, "'rhe Siren"
 MT. Brian, who is the peer of all stage dancers and who made "The Merry Widow" famous, is 10 be seen with the same original supporting company of noted principals that helped him create such furore in New York, Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia last season. With him are to be seen such well known artists as Carroll Mecomus, Will West. Ethel Cadman. Harry Deli. Florence Morrison. John Mogan. Grace Walsh, Cy Til Biddulph, Gissy Sewell Victor LeRoy and others in addition 10 the famous ar ray Of sirens and the striking chorus of beautiful young women of excellent sing ing ability.
 "The Siren" tells a pretty and romantic tale during the course of it's three acts. Mr. Brian will be seen as a gay young marquis who gets into trouble by writing humorous verses re1eeting upon the Elm peror The Minister Of Police Is ordered to trap the marquis. In order to do so properly and fasten the offense directly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22

 upon him the police chief must needs se- cure a specimen of the marqus's hand writing. The sirens. the famous beauties of the court ,are called in and directed to use their wiles in leading this young man to destruction, by means of coaXing from him a billet doux or any other written message. They all fail but simple lit tie country girl happens along to charm the young nobleman.
 She hetrays him nnocently; of course, everything comes out all right in the end.
 'sThe siren differs from the ordinary run of musical pieces by reason of it's there is to be seen the most delightful In years. The Waltz Caprice in the sec l ond act is declared a far superior and more intricate dance than was the fla nous three-step of "'rhe Merry Widow" This waltz has created veritable furore wherever the piece has been seen. The curtain falls upon the second act of "The Sirens" in q manner unusual for musical comedy All have departed from the stage save Mr. Brian as the marquis and the innocent country girl. Diseov- ering that the rural miss has betrayed him, the marquis denounces her in no uncertain tones. 1t is a scene worthy of any Straight" drama.
 "The Siren Is the work of Leo Stein and Dr. A. M. Willner, the noted Vien- nese authors, as concerns the book and lyrics. The music is from the pen of that inimitable master. Leo Fall
 Seat sale Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22

"Tabloid' musical comedy is proving extremely popular in the south this sea-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22

A TIER several rather dull weeks in
 "A a theatrical way, the local sit 4 , uation is considerably brightened by number of meritorious attractions which will be offered to Birmingham playgoers. Miss Adelaide Thurston, who is a great favorite in the south, will ap
 pear at the Jefferson theatre Wednea- day afternoon and night in a new play, entitled "The Love Affair." Miss Thurs ton has unusual charm and her following among patrons of the theatre is growing larger each year. The Love Affair" Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
"THE LOVE AFFAIR"
 ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Adelaide Thurston, the Charming Young Actress, Will Be Seen at
 the Jefferson on Holiday

Adelaide Thurston, one of the most gifted and charming stars, comes to the Jefferson theatre Christmas day, mati- nee and night, December 2, under the di- rection of Francis x. Hope, appearing in 'The Love Affair."" new comedy by Frederick Paulding. Miss 1nurston first sprang into theatrical prominence in the role of Lady Babbie, in com pany organized by Charles Frohman to present The Little Minister on tour during Maude Adams long run of the famous Barrie play at the Empire thea tre, New York city. The young actress next appeared in an all star cast support Mrs. Le Moyne in 'The Greatest Thing In The World, under the direction of Iiebler and company then Sweet Clover" At Cozy Corners Polly Primrose,' "The Contrary Mary" and Miss Ananias.
 In "The Love Affair Miss Thurston. as the heroine, spprns the adoration of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22

son. Birmingham has already had sev- eral musical shows condensed into an hours entertainment, and if liberal pat ronage is any criterion, the innovation is meeting with great favor If there Is anything on earth easily condensed it is the average musical comedy. Some of these shows are really improved by hav- l ing their weaker scenes eliminated. Say what you please, the frivolous style of entertainment is vastly popular The chorus girl lure" never fails to achieve it's object.
 So .Everywoman" is coming back again and will be seen at the Jefferson next week. remarkable play and one that appeals to the imagination in a way that is seldom experienced. The play was taken over to London, where it was fairly successful. ''E.yerywoman' occupies a unique place in theatricals and has been a great money maker in this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
"Smarf Set" Gaming

The colored musical comedy organiza- ton known as "rhe Smart Set" will be seen at the Jefferson theatre Friday, matinee and night December 27. The the atre will be given over to colored patrons entirely for this engagement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
THE SPRING MAID" TO
 BE HERE SATURDAY
Joyous Vienesse Operetta With Mizzi Hajos in Leading Role at Jeffer-
 son Theatre This Week

With the enthusiastic praise of music lovers during it's coast to coast triumph last season "fhe Spring Maid.' most joyous of all the recent Viennesse oper- ettas, comes to this city Saturday mat inee and night December 2S This will be the opportunity local the
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22

youthful, though poor, lover for the money bags of a millionaire who is, in turn, tilted when the girl finds that her real affections are centered in the younger man, who she imagines, Is lost to her forever. Confronted with the necessity of earning her own living, she applies for, and secures position as stenographer to a wealthy old bachelor, who, in dying makes her the sole exc cutrix of his immense fortune with the provision that she assume his name and agree to live among his people during the year following his demise, and, having studied their good and bad points, di- vided the fortune as she may think best, pre- serving to herself several millions.
 Tn order to do this she arranges with her dead benefactor's lawyer who takes her into his household where she is in troduced as a dependent niece. The scheme works out admirably the lawyer and his supposedly poor relation are in- vited to visit at the home of the nearest kin and expectant principal beneficiary, who has never seen the girl chosen to dis tribute the departed uncle's fortune,
 Into this environment. and as much in love as ever, comes Mary's first suitor, who though she doesn't let it be known, has made a fortune himself, and know ing nothing of the windfall that has come to his sweetheart since their quarrel, begins again to pay court to her all over again.
 Around this plot MT. Paulding has con- structed his story, a stoy that breathes of love, life and laughter, while being related in an atmosphere of sweet sim simplicity. Seat sale Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
ANU SEMENTS
At the Jefferson

 Wednesday,. Matinee end Night-Adelaid Thurston in ''The Love Affair"
 Thursday Night - Donald Brian and Carroll McComas in "The Siren
 Friday, Matinee and Night "The Smart Set for colorad patrons.
 Saturday, Matinee and Night "The Spring Maid" with Mizzi Hajos.
 At the Bijou All the Week With Matinees Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday and Saturday-"Billy the Kid"
 At the Orpbeum All the Week, With Daily Matinees and Two Perform ances at Night-Vaudeville.
 At the Majestic All the Week, With Daily Matinees and Two Perform ances at Night-Vaudeville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-22
MONDAY, APRIL %, 1912.
BROWNSVILLE LADIES TAKE UP
NOBLE WORK.

A swat the fly campaign is
about to be launched in Brownsville
by the public spirited ladies of the
Civic League. The ladies are follow
ing the example set by leading cities
all over the land in this matter.
Science has proven the housefly to
be guilty Of carrying deadly disease
germs on its feet which may poison
whatever food its alights upon.
Germs of typhoid, consumption and
other deadly disease are Known to
be conveyed by flies and there is not
the slightest doubt but that many
thousands of death have been caused
by these filthy insects.
Kill the flies, and save human
lives.
The efforts of the ladies deserve
the heartiest support of all citizens.
In connection with their move to
have a general cleaning up of the
tRMh, the anti-fly campaign SHOULD
serve to improve very greatly the
sanitary condition of the town.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-22
BETTER TRANSPORTATION TO
THE POINT.

That better transportation from
here to Point Isabel is bound 10 come,
is the opinion of a great many pleas
htN seekers who like to spend a day
on the. coast. a. The narrow gauge,
%liich has for 80 many years been the
so& means of locomotion from here
to the coast. is no longer adequate
for the needs of either the passen-
ger or the shipper. While there is
to the old road, some of the far-see-
ing say that the question Of a motor
car line or a railroad Is only the
matter OF a very short time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-22
DAY MAY IL.

On the twelfth day Of May the ma
ton and especially that large section
of the nation known as Texas, will
wear a white flower in honor Of
Mothers Day. Although Mothers
Day is comparatively a new institu-
tion. 1t is rapidly winning its way TO
the worlds heart. Calendars are
giving it special engraved letters and
governors delight to do it honor. Ii
is here to stay. 1t will be among the
fixed national festivals. IL is a good
idea. II appeals to us all and its
observance does honor to us all
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-22

III all the beans and cabbage that
are shipped, were shipped, how much
would be shipped?" asked one gen
tleman Of another yesterday. When
asked for an explanation Of his ques-
tion the first gentleman called atten-
tion to the amount Of beans and cab
bage lost in loading and unloading.
IL is inevitable that in shipping such
large quantities Of truck there should
be some waste, which. If IL we're pos
sible TO avoid, would probably mean
many hundred dollars 70 the shipper
in a season.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-22
RESOLUTIONS BY MACABEES.
Expressing Sympathy and Regret for
Titanic Disaster,

Titanic Disaster.
The following resolution upon the
loss OF the steamship Titanic was
adopted by the Brownsville Mac
cabees tent at its meeting Friday
night:
Resolved. That we the members Of
this Tent. do hereby wish to manifest
our deep sympathy and regret at the
great calamity that has befallen the
passengers of the S. S. Titanic, in
which SC many lives were given up
in chivalry.
And request that these resolutions
be spread on the minutes of Browns
vile Tent No. 1870. and also that a
copy be furnished each of the daily
papers. Respectfully,
Geo. $. atell,
Theo. A Bersnten,
III. Z, Bell,
Committee of Tent No. 1880 knights
Of the Modern Maceabees.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-22
Selected ESSAY.

AS the Fridays program Of the
Hypatian society consisted Of a de-
bate only, the following essay was
selected as the best grade work dur
ing the week:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-22
The United States Island Possessions

Our government, from its begin
ming until the last few vars, has
been supposed to have a policy of
avoiding acquisition of foreign ter
titory. But lately that policy seems
to have changed, and the United
States has been rapidly gaining in
number of dependencies. The first
of our island possessions were the
Aleutian Islands, bought with Alaska
from Russia in 1867. These islands
are rocky and desolate. The steep
crags make them not very accessible,
and until recently they have been
of little value to the country. But
now rich mineral and agricultural
products are being produced. Po-
tatoes are raised very successfully,
in spite Of the cold.
The United States also owns Tu-
tiula and Mauna in the Samoan
Group. Tutuila is its only possess
sion in the Southern Hemisphere.
Samoa consists of four large islands.
Formerly these islands constituted a
native kingdom, but jealousy be-
tween rival claimants to the throne
brought them under the joint protec-
ton of Germany and the United
States. In 1900 they were divided
two were given to each country.
The Philippine Islands are con-
sidered by the United States Though
not by every one of the citizens) as
worth owning, protecting and cul-
tivating. After Manila was cap
tured in the Spanish-American war,
the islands became ours for the
small sum Of $40, 700, 900. Their
coast lines, with scarcely an excep-
ton, are very irregular. This gives
them harbors which exceed even
those of our own eountrdy. Val
liable are their climate,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-22
H~Ynatian Society Meeting.

The Hypatian society convened at
3 o'clock Friday afternoon. The
only number on the program was a
debate, Resolved: That the Pana-
ma canal should be fortified" The
affirmative was taken by Grace Har-
vey and EudOra Hawkins, and the
negative supported by Emma Web
ster and George Williams. The
judges, who were Miss Barbour,
Miss Knowles and lone Lanata, de-
cided in favor of the affirmative.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-22


mineral wealth and rich forests.
Commerce has never ben large, but
has increased rapidly since the Amer
lean occupation. Because of the
many dialects, it has been necessary
to use foreign language CSpanish)
as the official language of the islands,
until last year, when it became Eng
fish. The people are retiring and
simple in their habits, and are to
some extent lethargic, but when suf-
ficient inducement is offered they are
known as efficient workers. Natur-
ally as yet education and civilization
are in crude states of progress, but
thanks to the excellent American sys-
TEN Of government, conditions are
fast improving. Let us hope that
before another decade, the islands
will be among the most progressive
dependencies. When Spain was ban-
|ished from the Western world, as a
result of the last war, we also &C
quired Porto Rico, between the Carl
bean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
1t is the coolest and healthiest place
in West Indies. Agriculture engages
the attention of more than half the
population. The most primitive
methods of cultivation and the very
rudest of implements are used, but
American implements are being
gradually introduced. Considering
the time OF the occupation of the
United States the work of education
has made remarkable progress. Next
to the Philippines and Hawaii Porto
Rico is our most important island
possession.
The people are intelligent. peace
loving and in the main Industrious.
The Hawaiian Islands are very
important. They are situated almost
in mid-ocean and are hence very val
liable as ~coaling station for vessels
sailing to the Eastn9 Hawaii, the
largest, is a rugged and picturesque
island, rich and productive in the
lOwlands. | will briefly relate the
circumstances of their annexation.
The last ruler of the islands was
QUEEN L%iliuokalani. She made it
evident to the people that she
wished to rule without a constitu-
ton. Many people living today re-
member about the passes between
President Cleveland and the queen
Of the Hawaiian Islands. To illus
trate the greedy desire Of the United
States for the islands, the song Of
Little Annie Rooney" was para
phrased and SUNG on the streets all
over the country: shes my sweet
heart, etc" Though Lii did not
favor annexation, her subjects did.
The natives revoIted, deposed the
queen, and used Uncle Sam. Now
they belong to each other-for "weal
or for VICE." for better DR. for worse,
until death them do part. Trade
with the United States has developed
greatly within recent years.
English is used in the schools.
There is a compulsory education law
in operation, and the schools are
free.
Besides the islands named, several
more belong to the United States.
The most important Of these are
Rowland and Baker Islands, Wake
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-22

The people OF Brownsville are
greatly indebted to the Treble Clef
Club, for the splendid presentation
OF "Pinafore" Friday night. II Is
not only good to know hat the de
lightful old favorite was well pre-
sented. but it is good to know that
we have musical and artistic talent
equal to an entertainment of this
kind.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-22

Next weeks meeting of the Hy-
patian society will be the last meet
ing Of the society this year. 1t will
be devoted to a Hogg educational
day Gprogram. This promises to be
especially interesting as only Sc
lected numbers will be given. Wis
itors will be welcome.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-22
An Affidavit.

| was driving past McDavitt Bros.
place of business on Friday, April 10,
and saw one of the Messrs. MeDavitt
sitting on a stool in the doorway.
stopped the horse, alighted from
the buggy. and went up and inquired
of him in regard to the shortage.
lie said that they had been having
one, but hat he thought il was now
about over. and that thirty cars were
expected in that day"
| next asked him "if the holding
back of the cabbage sen in for ship
ment. had caused much loss to the
s%hinpers?" He replied that he did
not think there would be much, if
any, loss, as they had managed to
get all their cabbage shipped" Or
words { that effect.
The above information | gave 10
The Herald. The balance OF the
statements in the article came from
other sources of information.
(Signed) r. c. WHARTON.
STATE OF TEXAS:
S. S.
COUNTY OF CAMERON:
The said r. c. Wharton makes
oath and says that the foregoing
statement Is true in every particular.
Sworn before me. at Brownsville.
this goth day OF April. 1912.
JNO. II .-artlett
John Bartlett,
Notary Public, in and for Cameron
County, Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-22

A very laudable interest is being
taken in The Herald medal contest
The three subjects are especially
suitable for high school pupils. MY
~favorite character in English litera-
ture" is especially popular.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-22

CONTINUED on page FOUR
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-22
River Steamer Sinks.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Natchez. Miss, April 21-The
river steamer passenger. Coneordia.
a freight and passenger vessel, sank
twenty-five miles south OF Natchez in
the Mississippi Siver early today
No loss OF life is reported.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-09-27

within the State of Washington, and
under such rules and regulations as
may be established by the State
Commissioner of Horticulture, and
the delivery, sale. planting and
of infected nursery stock,
trees, and other horticultural pro-
ducts and supplies, by notifying the
owner thereof or the person having
same in charge, and requiring the
proper disinfection of the same"
I have had the above printed for
the benefit of those who do not
know the different grades, and for
those who do not seem to know q
worm hole from a sting. Why do
the Hood River growers obtain
better prices than other districts?
Because they put up an honest pack.
This district can do the same if
every grower will follow the above
rules and laws.
F. E. DESELLEM,
Horticultural Inspector.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-09-27
WINTER BARLEY

In the fall of 1911 forty acres of
winter barley were sown on the Ex-
pertinent Station farm at Pullman.
Seeding was completed in late o.
tober, although better results would
be secured by earlier seeding. One
and one-half bushels of seed were
used per acre. A part of the field
was corn stubble. The remainder
was oat land from which a crop
had been taken during the summer.
The corn stubble was disced in prep
aration for seeding. The oat field
was plowed and fitted in the usual
manner. At this writing part of
the field has been threshed. The
yield is about sixty bushels per
acre of a very high grade of barley.
This is a most promising grain crop
for eastern Washington and North
ern Idaho. Under favorable con-
ditions it will surpass wheat in
yield. 1t may be grown in man
ner similar to winter wheat.
Winter barley takes the place of
mill feeds ON the farm. When
ground it is excellent feed for swine
and other stock. For fattening
swine it has no superior. When
fed with field peas a high grade of
pork may be produced at moderate
cost. These feeds may be grown
on what would otherwise be sum-
mer fallowed land. Seed barley may
be secured from the Experiment
Station or from some of the leading
warehouse companies.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-09-27
SUMMONS

In the Superior Court of the State of
Washington for Benton County.
George w. Connely, plaintiff, VS..
Viola Connely, defendant.
The State Of Washington to the said
Viola Connely, defendent:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within sixty days after date of the first
publication of this summons, to-wit,
within sixty days after the 9Th day Of
September, 1912, and defend the above
entitled action in the above entitled
court, and answer the complaint Of
the plaintiff, and serve a copy of your
answer upon the undersigned attorney
for plaintiff, at his Office below stated;
and in case of your failure to do SO,
Judgement will be rendered against
you according to the demand Of the
complaint, which has been filed with
the clerk of said court.
The object of this action is to quiet
the title in plaintiff to the following
real estate:
Beginning at the SW corner of Tract
&C" N. P. Irrigation Company's
Amended Plat to the town Of Kenne-
wick, running thence E. 2071k #, thence
N. 210 feet, thence w. 2O71k feet,
thence S. to the place of beginning.
c. L. HoLCOMB,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. O. address, Kennewick, Wash.
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