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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
CABBAGE SHIPMENTS
CONTINUE VERY ACTIVE
San Benito Has Shipped Nearly 200
Cars-0ne-F Fourth Of Crop Har-
vested-Price Near $50.

To The Herald.
San Benito, Tex, April Ship
ments of cabbage still continue very
active here. San Benito, to date,
has shipped something like two hun,
dred cars and, from the estimates
that your correspondent can get of
the crop, not more than one foruth
Of it has been harvested. Cabbage
today is bringing nearly fifty dollars
a ton, and from this an estimate can
be formed of the retnrns that these
happy farmers are receiving.
San Benito has had. as probably
what many another place has had
the worst winter this section has
seen in fifty years, but this plainly
goes TO show, that under the worst
conditions the farmer here can come
out and make good. Some farmers
should receive as much as five hun
dred dollars per acre. This puts on
the smile that won't wear of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
ANT|-OPTIOA BILL
STRONGLY OPPOSED
SOUTHERN DEALERS APPEAR
BEFORE COMMITTEE.
Former President Of New Orleans
Cotton Exchange Declares Buying
and Selling of Futures Help Deal
ers to Protect Cotton Market.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Washington, d. c., April Gov
ernment supervision of grain and
cotton exchanges, as a relief from
violent Quotations in the prices OF
those commodities, and as safe
guard against gambling and uni
versal speculation, was proposed to-
day by w. B. Thompson, former
president Of the New Orleans cotton
exchange.
Mr.. Thompson appeared today be-
fore the house committee on agricul-
turc in opposition to the anti-option
bills.
lie said he believed the business
methods of dealing with cotton
should be standardized as well as
the cotton.
lie contended that the buying and
selling of futures afforded cotton
dealers the hedging" facilities they
nee Ied to protect the cotton mar
kct He predicted the absolute de-
struction of the busines if the ex-
change is closed by the bills now
pending.
Other representatives Of large cot
tor exchanges referred to the argu-
melt made by Chief Justice White
when he was United States senator
in 1892, when, in opposition to the
Washburn anti-option bill, he de-
clared it class legislation and as
such unconstitutional.
Among those appearing before the
committee today was E. A. Calvin of
Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
SAN BENITO'S NEW
CITY GOVERNMENT
Mayor Breen and Other Newly
Elected Officials Sworn in-Board
of Health Appointed.

To The Herald.
San Benito, Tex, April 9-The
new city officials, elected by the re-
sulet of the election of Tuesday last,
were sworn in this morning by City
Clerk Brice Frazier, together with
those who had retained their offices
by re7electiod- Those taking the
oath of Office were
Mayor ]. M. Breen.
Commissioners Duke Jones and L.
NJ Valdetero.
Judge of the Recorders Court,
Geo. b. Falligant.
The city council convened i'm
mediately after the oaths were ad-
ministered, and took up a few mat
ters that needed prompt attention.
These were the reappointment Of Of
ficials serving in the city's service
and the appointment of a board of
health. Those reappoimted to their
respective positions were City Clerk
Brice Frazier, City Attorney j. NJ
Mothershead and Chief of Police
Frank Carr.
The city has formerly left the
matters pertaining ITO the health de-
partment in the hands of one doctor,
but the feeling at this morning s
meeting was that a number of citi-
zens serving on a board of health,
scattered through the town, wuold
be able to accomplish more Those
appointed to serve were, Drs. CAN'T,
Vincent and De la Fuente and Messrs
Horn and King. 1t is expected that
a number of ordinances which will
tend to the betterment of the city
are TO be enacted in the near future.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
COLONEL AND CLARK
LEAD IN CHICAGO
ROOSEVELT HEARS THE NEWS
IN PITTSRURB.
Roosevelt's Friends Claim His Nomi-
nation is Assured by Illinois Vic
tory-Champ Clark Has Big Lead
Over Woodrow Wilson.

Associated Press.
Chicago, ILL.,, April 9-The win
ners in the Iillionis preferential,
advisory and direct primary cleo
tions today, as indicated by sufficient
returns to warrant the prediction.
are as follows:
For President-Champ Clark,
democrat; Theodore Roosevelt. re-
publican.
For United States Senator-L. Y.
Sherman. republican; J. II. Lewis.
democrat.
For Governor-Charles 5 Deneen.
republican; Edward F. Dunno. demo-
crat
Roosevelts manager claims his
majority is from one hundred to one
hundred and fifty thousand over
Taft. The returns indicate that his
vote Is nearly five to two Of that
for Taft.
Presidential delegates are not
named on the ballots and will be
elected by congressional districts
and at large, the effect Of today's
vote being only to serve as a guide
to party officials.
Sherman's vote over Cullom for
advisory vote for senator is small
and late returns may overthrown the
apparent result at midnight.
Senator Robt La Toilette polled a
light vote.
The returns indicate Champ
CIark's majority over Woodrow Will
son TO be about the proportion Of
two to one.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
INDICTMENTS IN
EVERGLADES CASE
ACCUSE ELLIOTT AND OTHERS
OF TECHNICAL VIOLATION.
Story Of Eevents Leading Up to Dis
missal of Former Drainage Chief
Who Refused to Endorse Repre-
sentation Of Land Agents.

Indictments growing out of the
Florida Everglades investigation in
the department of agriculture have
been returned by the federal grand
jury in Washington against G. G..
Elliott, Allanson D. Morehause, Ray
p. Teele and Frank Z. Singleton.
The defendants are charged in
dividually with having approved and
presented false vouchers against the
government Elliott and M1rehouse
have asserted that the charges of
technical violation Of the law and
their dismissal from the department
were brought about by their opposi-
tion to Everglades land promoters
Elliott formerly was chief OF the
drainage Investigations in the de-
partment of agriculture; Moorehouse
was assistant chief; Tsele. formerly
was an assistant chief of Irrigation
Investigations and Singleton an ac-
countant Singleton is under sus
pension
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
BIG BUSINESS" MAN
DISMISSED FROM CORNELL.
J. |. Buchanan, Aged ga, Prominent
in Money Affairs, Was a Fresh
man in University.

James /. Buchanan, aged sixty
four years, president of the Pittsburg
Trust company, big man in money
affairs in Pennsylvania, member of
the board of public education, etc.,
etc, was a freshman in the class Of
agriculture at Cornell university
until recently, when he was suspend
ed for non-attendance at lectures.
He might dispute this, but the cir
cumstances under which he left the
university amount to the same
thing.
Buchanan got the ''model farm
bug several months ago and entered
the Cornell class to get practical
knowledge He travelled to Ithaca
each week, remaining three days.
One week he was asked by the
Pittsburg chamber of commerce ITO
give business talk. He accepted
and missed three lectures on agri-
culture. He was summoned before
the Cornell faculty and reprimanded
He is not exactly in disgrace at Cor
nell, but the faculty insist that he
attend classes if he remains enrolled
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
TAFT AND STIMS0N
BOTH DENOUNCED
House Committee on Military Affairs
Accuses President and Secretary cf
War of Unfairness to Ainsworth.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Washington. ID. C., April 9--Presi-
dent Taft and Secretary Stimson
were severely arraigned in q sensa-
tional report on the Ainsworth case.
presented TO the house today by the
committee on military affairs.
Secretary Stimson Is charged Win
having committed a great and IT.
reparable wrong and flagrant mis-
use Of his official authority when
last February he suspended Generai
Ainsworth a. adjutant general Oh the
army and charged him with IN
subordination. That the president
and secretary prejudged the case.
that the accusations were based upon
prejudice. and that the secretary
had an erroneous idea Of his rela-
tions To congress are some of the
conclusions reached by majority of
he committee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
MERCHANT ARRESTED
CHARGED WITH LIBEL
Henry A. Page Of New York, Com
mission Merchant and Importer,
Indicted for Libelling Congressman
Associated Press.

Associated BreSS.
New York, April 9-Henry A.
Page, a we'll to do commission mer-
chant and importer Of linens and
cottons. was arrested today on
federal warrant charging him with
having libelled Representative Clay
ton of Alabama, chairman OF the
house committe on judiciary, and
other members Of congress. lie gave.
$1,000 bail for his appearance az
trial in Washington.
In the indictment which contains
three counts, Page II charged with
having circulated libelous matter ia
a pamphlet bearing on title page the
inscription "The Crime Of Henry D-
Clayton. Congressman Commit Per-
jury" Generally the pamphlet al
legged that congressman do not keep
their oath TO defend the constitution.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
Claim Against Railroad.

Robert Runyon filed suit in JUS
tice of the Peace Gavito's court Mon
day against the st. L. B. & NJ. rail
way company for claim of $50 for
goods which the plaintiff claims he
has never received 1t is alleged that
the goods were shipped from Cincin-
natl on the Goth of last November
This is the second suit Mr.. Runyon
has filed against the railway COM
pany, the first being filed on the Sec
ond day of December. In the frs
suit. which was for $40, judgment
was renderede in favor Of the plain
tiff.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
Only Technical Violantion.

Wright charged that Elliott,
Moorehouse, Singleton and Teele had
technically violated the law in APP
proving vouchers for a transference
of public funds. In 1909 the APP
preparation for drainage work was
exhausted. The work in hand was
neraly finished, however, and the
Office borrowed enough money to
complete it, paying it back out Of
the next years appropriation, dis
placing the tenders on the pay rolls.
1t was not charged that any of the
defendants profited by the transac-
dion, nor that the government had
suffered loss.
Secretary Wilson dismissed FL
lott and Moorehouse and suspended
Singleton, Teele had resigned some
time ago. Solicitor McCabe referred
the matter to Attorney General
Wickersham and the indictments re-
suited.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
EX-MAYOR KOWALSKI WILL
GO BACK TO BUSINESS

The Honorable Benz. Kowalski,
until Monday mayor Of Brownsville,
said yesterday that he felt happy
as a lark ro be free from Office with
no cares and responsibilities. Mr..
Kowalski further stated that his own
family refused TO sympathize with
him, and every members has said
that they were glad he had not been
reelected.
Mr.. Kowalski says that while he
has no definite plans made at pres
ent, he will 20 back into business in
the near future.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
THEODORE X. LONG
SEEKING MISSING SON.
Disappeared from North Yakima,
Wash, March $4,000 Reward
0ffered-Father Known Here.

Several days ago a letter from
Theodore X Long, a prominent law
yer and magazine writer OF Chicago
dated March %, Northern Pacific
Coast limited train, was received by
Mrs. E. c. Celhay, the we'll known
teacher Of Matamors, stating that he
was on his way to North Yakima,
Washington, in the endeavor to To-
cate his son, who disappeared from
that place March 4, last. The letter
enclosed a clipping giving a de-
scription and accompanied by a pie
ture of the son. Carson Long is de-
scribed as young man Of p years
of age. six feet three inches tall and
Of athletic proportions. He had dark
hair and eyes and pale complexion.
The father is advertising a reward OF
$4,000 for information leading to
the discovery of his son.
The father. Theodore X. Long. has
been a visitor TO Brownsville. stay
ing here at intervals during the last
several winters. When here he
crossed the river frequently and TOOK
Spanish lessons Of Mrs. Celhay
Those in Brownsville who know Mr.
Long will deeply sympathize Will
him in his tropble. and. if possible
no doubt would gladly furnish in
formation THAT might lead to th'
discovery OF the missing son.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
GOLDEN LAKE LEVEE
BROKEN YESTERDAY
LANDS IN ST. FRANCIS BASIN
SUBMERGED.
The Break in Main Line Of Levee
System Turned Water on Half a
Million Acres of Rich Farming
Lands in Northeastern Arkansas.
Associated Press.

Memphis, Tenn, April Be
tween LOO and 1000 square miles
Of land, and in that area more than
100000 acres of rich farming land,
in Northeastern Arkansas in the St.
Francis basin, are affected by over
flow from the flood waters of the
Mississippi river, as a result of a
break in the main line of the levee
system fifty miles north Of Memphis,
near Golden Lake, Arkansas, today
AT least two thriving towns,
Marked Tree, and Wilson, Arkansas,
are inundated, and many other vii
lagos and country store settlements
are threatened.
No loss of life so far is known
here tonight. Thousands of head of
livestock have perished and the
damage will run into millions. News
from others sections of the northern
river district aonight are more cheer
ing.
Refugees are being cared for and
the river is falling South of this
city, at Vicksburg and Natchez, and
in that territory, the crest Of the
flood is sweeping by.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
Assistant Made Complaint.

The charges against Elliott and
the others were made to Secretary
Wilson by j. o. Wright, formerly an
assistant to Elliott in the depart
ment, but now chief drainage engin-
neer Of the state Of Florida. Wright,
according to testimony at the recent
gressional Investigation, made a
favorable report on the Florida
Everglades. Elliott did not approve
it. Wright resigned and went to
Florida and the report, amended by
Elliott, eventually was suppressed
by order of Secretary Wilson.
The secretary also suppressed a
circular letter prepared by Elliott in
which some facts relating to the
Everglades lands were presented in
answer to the letters of inquiry from
thousands Of investors in the various
land schemes. Elliott testified that
recently two land agents had threat
ened him in his Office and in the
presence of other officials if he in
sisted in taking an unfayorable
view of the Everglades. They also
threatened to take thee matter
higher up"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
BEALL OPPOSES GOVERN
MENT ROAD BUILDING.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Washington. ID. G.. April 9-"You
might as well try 10 dam the Missss-
sippi river with Greenbacks nv 90
begin building public roads out Of
the funds or the federal treasury"
declared Representative Jack Beall
of Texas today before the committee
on agriculture. i'm opposing the good
roads bill. which embodied twenty
eight different good roads measures
introduced i'm this session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
Associated Press.


Pittsburg, Pa, April 9-ColOnel
Roosevelt received the returns Of the
Illinois primaries tonight after ad-
dressing a meeting here.
He would make no statement ex-
cept to say, ~ am much gratified,
but will make no statement to-
night"
In his speech here he expressed
himself in strong terms on the sub
ject Of government service.
lie declared that no more scandal
Gus abouse Of federal patronage has
ever been seen than we have had
here in the last two months.
He charged the national Taft bu-
reau with making an attempt to de-
bauch forever the forest service. Tic
said il was impossible for the bu-
reau to be efficient without the cor
dial support and approval Of the ad-
ministration.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
Associated Press.

Washington, ID. c., April The
overwhelming Reputation OF Taft by
the republicans Of Illinois, ends
Taft's campaign for the renomina-
tion. Roosevelt will be nominated
at Chicago and will be triumphantly
elected in November"
This was the expression tonight Of
Senator Dixon, the manager OF
RooseveIt's campaign, after the re-
turns were received from Illinois.
The news Of the heavy Clark vote
was conveyed to the speaker by tele-
phone. That's the best news I've
hear since the last baby was born, 1"
said the Missourian.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
MEETS IN ROCHESTER
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Rochester, y. ". April 9-The re-
publican state convention held its
first session today and listened TO a
keynote speech by the temporary
chairman, Butler. and adjourned
until tomorrow to permit committee
work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10

.sociated Press.

Associated Press.
Washington. ID. c.. April 9-West
Texas, fair Wednesday; probably
fair Thursday East Texas, fair and
warmer in the northeast Wednesday.
Thursday fair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
Cattle Market.

Associated Press.
Kansas City, Mo, April 9-Cattle
strong; export steers sc 70 $3.50.
Hogs 10 cents lower; heavies $3.50
10 $3.50. sheep strong.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
Like Real Life.

Does the hero marry the heroine
at the end Of all their trobles?"
NO; AZ the beginning. Judge
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
Cotton Market.
Associated Press.

Associated Press,
New Orleans, La, April Got
ton futures closed steady with net
advance of to points. Spots firm,
and lie up.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS
MAY GO UNRESTRICTED

Associated Press.

AS.DtIHItU TIUao+ MW
New York. ApriGtAtAA keHe-
turn Of Charles ". Murphy, leader Of
Tammany, il was declared that II the
counsels Of the party leaders were
followed. which there ~ every In
dication to believe that they will be.
New York's ninety delegates % the
democratic national convention "a
Baltimore will 20 unpledged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10

A reporter shields as often as he
stabs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-10
Weather.

Brownsville, April ..
Meteorological data or the last "A
The Dickinson press., 1912-10-26
new ENGLAND
1013-4t

G. A. Graeber went to Montana again
last week to locate prospective home
steaders.
Mrs. Emma Fowler of Caldwell, Idaho.
is visiting at the home of her son. w.
C. Mckenzie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ned James are enjoy
ing a vacation in Milwaukee and other
Wisconsin points.
One day recently C. E. Everett
saw 16 antelope in one bunch near his
farm in the forest reserve in the
Bad Lands.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Lewis were in from
Desart last week. Mr.. Lewis is busy
threshing his grain while waiting for
the threshers.
A harvest social was to be held on
October 18th at the Hansted school near
east Rainy Butte. in charge of the
teacher, Miss Alma Ballweber.
Henry F. Schmidt came down from
Dickinson last week to oversee the har-
vesting of the crop on the farm of his
son, the late John A. Schmidt.
T. J.. Newgood. living in the country
south, had 81 bushels per acre of
wheat on summer fallow. The rest of
his wheat went rs bushels per acre.
The Dickinson press., 1912-10-26
Increasing Term of Office
Of Judges of Supreme
Court

rs. B. No. 307-Steele of Renville.1
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION for an
Amendment to the Constitution ot
the State of North Dakota. Relating t.
the Term. of Office Of the Judges of
the Supreme Court.
Be It Resolved by the Senate of the
State Of North Dakota, the House of
Representatives C0ncurring
The following amendment to the Con-
stitution OF the State Of North Dakota,
adopted by the Eleventh Legislative AS
sembly of the State of North Dakota,
and by il referred to the Twelfth Legis-
lative Assembly Of said state for APP
prevail or rejection. is hereby agreed TO.
and such amendment shall be submitted
to the qualified electors of the state at
the next general election. for approval
or rejection, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 2O2 Of the Consti.
tuition of the State of North Dakota:
AMENDMENT } Section 81 of the Cen
%stitution Of. the State of North Dakota$is
amended to read as follows:
Section 81. The term Of Office Of the
The Dickinson press., 1912-10-26
West Of kndeer

John Lee returned from a trip to Fay
cite Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grass took Sunday din
ner at Martins.
George Martin and George Shultz went
to Fayette Sunday for supplies.
1t is reported the Walkers threshine
ri9 burned and also q stack of grain.
John Hammer is working as separator
man with Mike Franks threshing outfit.
Chas. Martin and wife and baby boy
visited at the George Martin home last
week.
A few in the neiehborhood have
started to fill their coal houses for the
winter.
There wal a great deal of stacking
done the past week by those who have
not yet had their grain threshed.
While threshing for John Lee Mike
Franks machine broke down and he
was forced to make q trip to Belfield
for repairs.
Flax is not yielding as heavily as wat
expected around this part of the coun-
try. The yield ranges from S t IS
bushels per acre.
Jim Wilcox has received notice from
the Washington. D. c.. land Office that
he had won the contest on the BoyckO
claim on section 10.
The Dickinson press., 1912-10-26

1877. range %. and all of township 1877.
ranges o. and s.. Vote at school house No.. 4.
Inspector John Grundhauser.
Precinct No. 10. RAIDER Township-An Of
township 1888. range S.. Vote at Christ Eggers
place on mex section %. township 1883. range
95. Inspector Chas. Colgrove.
Precinct No. 20. Gaylord township-An OF
township 1888, range 80. Vote at school house
on nwA section 20, township 1888. range SO.
Inspector w. II. Erickson.
Precinct No. 81. Ridl-An Of townships 1880
and 40. range 81. Vote at school house No. 3.
in section 81. township l4O. range 81. Inspector
Joe e. Rid.
Precinct No. q. Wild Rose-An of townships
1877 and 1873. range 81. Vote ut school house
No. 8. in section 81. township 1888. range 81. In
Spector Joe FrOehlich.
Precinct No. %. Village Of Belfeld-VotinR
place OF Commercial Club rooms. Inspector
j. w. Scharf.
Precinct No. "a. Roosevelt-An that part of
twp. 13S. range 81. lying north of The Heart
river. all of twps. 139, 14O, outside Of the village
of Taylor. sections q to IS inclusive, in town
ship IA. range 50. Vote at school house in
village Of Taylor. Inspector Sam Brand.
Which election will he opened at 8 O'Clock
In the morning and win remain open continu-
Ously until $ o'clock In the afternoon of that
day.
" il HUGHES.
l0l34t County Auditor.