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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
GRAND JURY PROBES
 THE ALBRIGHT CASE
Thirty-Eight Witnesses Are Summoned in Alleged
 Poisoning Case

The death of Mrs. Mittie Albright. on May 17, is being investigated by the pres- ent session Of the grand jury. Thirty eight witnesses were summoned before the grand jury yesterday, and their testi- mony taken. The investigation lasted through both morning and afternoon ses- sions.
 Jesse Albright is in the county jail. charged with murderlng his wife, the late Mrs. Albright. by poisoning. He Is be- ing held on warrant issued by Judge Benners, charging him with this murder The coroner's jury Tuesday returned a verdict, after the body had been ex- humed and an examination made, eharg- ing Jesse Albright with murder by poison- ing
 although the grand jury was expected to make its final report yesterday. 1t is now evident that thls will be held back by the present investigation. and the re- port will probably be made today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
CIVIC LEAGUE HOLDS
 A FINAL MEETING
Adjournment Taken Until Fall-Mat- ters of Interest Considered by
 Members

The final summer meeting of the Bir- mingham Civic league was held yester- day at 8 o'clock at the City hall. Mrs. c. P. Orr, president of the organization, occupied the chair, and Mrs. DuPont Thompson, recording secretary, was pres ent in her official capacity.
 Plans for next years work were dis cussed and several matters of community interest were brought before the meeting. It was suggested that active measures be undertaken next year toward prevention of conta gious diseases such as tuberculosis and the like; that a systematic fumiga- ton be instituted for every house after its owner leaves it, and that this matter upon more fully when the sessions of the league resume in the fall.
 Mrs. Orr, who is a member of the woman's committee of the Chamber Of Commerce, reported the project of house keepers week." which Is planned by the chamber to occur either the first week in october or November. She explained the nature of the proposed plan-the exploi- tation of the Birmingham product-and asked the cooperation of the Womans s Civic league The subject received earn est consideration and the support of the league was promised
 The question of narrowing the streets of Birmingham-a point upon which an expression was asked of the league by the city commission, was brought for ward for consideration and emphatically opposed, it being argued that the safety of the streets as thoroughfares for ve- -hicles would be endangered even though they might be beautified through the re- sultant additional parkway space.
 Expressions of sympathy for Mrs. John B. Reid, an officer of the Civic league in her recent bereavement, were offered and the secretary was authorized to send to her note bearing these sentiments.
 The meeting adjourned to resume tho first Thursday in October. At that time an active membership campaign will be instituted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
AT THE HOTELS

Thomas Cable of Selma. c. G. Brit ton of Anniston and V. M. Morris of Montgomery are among the arrivals at the Hillman.
 J. H. Miller of Huntsville, w. B. Flowers of Selma and w. E. Campbell of Atlanta are registered at the Flor ence.
 A. Nash of Montgomery. o. Hagood of Anniston and J. E. Odem of Knoxville, Tenn, are among those stopping at the Birmingham.
 w B. Lade of Talladega, E. J. Ba- ker of Huntsville and J. O. Brown of Troy, Ala, are stopping at the Morris.
 W. w. Moore of Fayette, S. M. Ad- ans of Clanton and A. M Falkner of Montgomery are registered at the Met ropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
ARRANGING FOR
 POLICE PICNIC
Bodeker Appoints Committee to Make Final Arrangements for Ger
 mania Park

Chief Bodeker yesterday appointed the following committee of policemen to make the final arrangements for the policemen's picnic next Wednesday at Germania park: John Farrell, police precinct No l. chairman; Cochran, po- lice precinct No. ?; E. L. Taylor, po- lice precinct No. 3; H. H. Reed, police precinct No. 4; C. E. Grover, police precinct No. g. w. E. Murphy, detective department. Chairman Farrell will call a meeting of the committee Mon day morning at o'clock and urges that every member be present.
 The chief says he hopes that every member of the night shifts can be present at the park next Wednesday morning and everything will be kept going full blast all day in order that the later shifts can come out This af- fair promises to be one of the most enjoyable gatherings the police force has ever held, both for the members and for their families.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07

take his place. and did so. He served two weeks. Since the death of Judge A A. Coleman of Birmingham there are very few survivors of that convention. No other than himself is recalled hy MT. Brewer
 When the war began Pope Walker of Huntsville carried Afr. Brewer to Rich mond and made him chief clerk of the commlssariat. IStsr he became a major in the department. Later still he was acting commissary general and served on the staff of President Davis He was with the chief executive when Richmond. as the seat Of the tottering government. was abandoned.
 He stand erect. the picture of hstlth and of virile old age. He states that he is in Birmingham on business Yesterday he spent a happy day, and seemingly was not aware of how his presence linked | with the blatant business of 1912. that period of chivalry and romance which lives forever in the bosom of the new l south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
MANY RESERVATIONS
 FOR BALTIMORE TRIP

That reservations on the Underwood specials were being made very rapidly and that the Southern railway expected to carry at least 1000 persons from this city to Baltimore for the democratic convention, was the opinion expressed yesterday by Mitchell Coxwell, city passenger agent for the Southern rail- way. Mir. Coxwell said that since the announcement of the rate reservations had been made in punches and that telephone messages were being re- ceived from all parts of the state for space on the various sleepers. In ad- dition to the Southern reservations it is announced that the Seaboard Air Line has very fine outlook and will carry considerable number of pas sengers to the convention atBaltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
ADJUSTMENTS
Orpheum-YaudeyilIe

Children delight in the clever bur lesque circus which is the feature at the Orpheun this week and grown peo- pie enjoy it as much as any one else. There are other good acts this week, including Mermaida. the diving girl; black face comedy act that is scream and two of the brightest, cleY
 crest singing and musical girls that the season has developed The Orpheum is cool. well ventilated and always presents an attractive show. There are matinees daily at 2:30 and two per formances nightly. al 7:30 and o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
ADVENT PICNIC
Special Cars Will Carry Sunday
 School Scholars to Germania Park

The annual picnic of the Church of the Advent Sunday school will take place today, rain or shine. The picnic will be held at Germania park, where there is a large pavilion and adequate shelter in case of rain, so 1t is not anticipated that there will be any diff ficulty in getting out a full crowd
 Extensive preparations have been made by the committee in charge.
 Those going are expected to meet at the Church of the Advent. Sixth avenue and Twentieth street. not later than a. m. and be ready to take the special chartered cars, which will be in waiting to convey the crowd to the picnic grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
ENSLEN TO CONSIDER
 SKYSCRAPER PLANS

F. F. Enslen of the Jefferson Coun- ty Savings bank will return Sunday from New York, where he is engaged in looking over plans for the new sky scraper which Is to be erected by that bank either 12 or Is stories high. It Is announced that every financial de- tail in connection with the new sky scraper has been completed and that work will be started on the new build ing just as quickly as possible
 Local architects have made drawings for the new building which will be pa ssed upon by the officials. meet ing for that purpose is to be held immediately upon the return of MT. Enslen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
HOW TO TREAT PlMPLES With Cuticura Soap and Cuticma Ointment.

Gently smear the affected parts with Cuti- cura Ointment. on the end Of the finger. but do not rub. Wash of the Cuticura Ointment in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water and continue bathing for some minutes. This treatment is best on rising and retiring. At other times use cuticnra Soap freely for the toilet and bath. to prevent inflammation. irritation and clogging of the pores. cuticura Soap and Ointment sold everywhere. Sample Of each free. with 32-p. book. Address. " Cuti- cura," Dept. T. Boston. Tender-faced men should use CuticuIa Ssap Shaving Stick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were is- sued yesterday at the probate office:
 Win Evans of Bessemer to Viola Silvia. Walter C. Weems to Marie l.. Brooks. L. F. Payne of Bena Creek to Donie Campbell.
 Elmer F.. smith to Louise Pugh.
 Claude Trammell of Adamsvills to Ellen Henderson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
Was First Man to Be Tried for Murder of Felix
 J. Ellard
PRESENT
 WHEN JURY REPORTS
Is Fifth of Famous Lewisburg Cases to Be Tried, All of Which Resulted in Convictions
 as Charged
LEwIsBURG CASES THAT
 HAVE BEEN TRIED

Arthur Jones. sentenced to death for the murder of John Holland, negro.
 Dalter Jones. sentenced to life im- prisonment for the same offense. Will Watson, sentenced to death for the killing of Holland.
 Walter Jones. sentenced to life im- for the murder of Lawrence B. Evans.
 Thomas A. Duncan, alias "Teck" Duncan, sentenced to life impris- onment for the murder of Felix J. Ellard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
Verdict Is Read

Chief Deputy Dave Williams read the verdict slowly and distinctly.
 We, the jury, find the defendant. Thomas A. Duncan, guilty of murder in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27
Notice to Creditors.
The State of Texas:
County of Cameron:

The State of Texas:
County of Cameron:
To the creditors of Reed Jewelry
4 Optical Company:
You are hereby notified that the
Reed Jewelry & Optical company. OF
the County Of Cameron, on the 18th
day of April, A. d., 1912, executed
4 deed of assignment, conveying "a
r.. "A. Reed all Of its property for
the benefit of such of its creditors
as will consent to accept their 70
portional share Of its estate and dis
charge it from their respective
claims, and the said 4. H. Reed hay-
ing failed TO qualify within the time
prescribed by law, the County Judge
OF Cameorn County, as the law re-
qulres, appointed the undersigned as
assignee in lieu of the said E. H.
Reed. and the undersigned has ac-
cepted said trust, and has duly quail
lied as required by law.
All creditors consenting to said as
slgnment must, within four months
after the publication of this notiee
make known to the undersigned their
consent in writing, and within six
months from the date of this notice
lie their claim, prescribed by law,
with the undersigned, who resides
at Brownsville, Texas, which is also
his ~postofice address.
Witness my hand this 18th day OF
April, A. d.. 1912.
HENRY J.. KIRK,
4-26-3Ot Assignee
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27
Notice of U. S. Marshal's Sale.

Pursuant to an Order Of Sale is
sued out Of the United States District
Court for the Southern District Of
Texas on the 18Th day of May A.
d., 1912, in Admiralty ease No. ,.
styled 4. T. Barden. doing business
as Barden Electric and Machinery
Company. versus the schooner Mar
garet," her tackle. apparel, etc. |
will sell at the door Of the United
States Court House in the city Of
Brownsville. Texas. on the 9th day
Of June, A. D.. 1912, at the hour Of
eleven O'Clock A. NJ, Of said day 10
the highest and best bidder for cash,
the schooner Margaret her en-
gines, machinery. tackle. apparel and
furniture. The order of sale stipu-
lates and provides that no bid for
less than three thousand dollars
(s3O0O.OO) shall be Ell, ertained OF
received.
Witness my hand at Galveston
Texas, this 22nd day of May. A. d..
1912.
G. G.. BREWSTER,
United States Marshal, 5. ID. t
~ \. q. S~chermack.
Chief Office Deputy. 5-25-l0
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27
the calendar

Let those who stand like weeds in the thorouehfares of civ
iizaton wither under the scorching rays of public censure and be
trampled into the earth under the iron heel of progress; NAV
their ambition shoulder in agony; their hopes Inger in perpetual
torment; their folly pursue them like a sheeted ghost and may
hey forever eat the bitter bread Of strife, that they NAV feel
how more terrible than the wages Of sin it is for sworn servants
of the people to triae with the destinies of their country. Texas
Needs Great Men. ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27
XVI. REGRET

- TITUS, having let a day go by without having accomplished
anything is said to have exclaimed reproachfully, Il
nave lost a day" When our Legislature adjourns with
out having accomplished anything 1--WE have lost two years"
1t is a far cry from a government whose private citizens mourn
over the loss of a day to the present time when members Of the
Legislature boast of hlibustering tactics that result in losing two
years and by playing truant, permit measures that would have
built public highways, railroads and needed industries to die on
the calendar.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

FOR SALE.-From 100 to $50
acres Of land, with sweet surface
water, 10 mile from Sebastian Sta
ton on main line Of st. Louis Brown
sville and Mexico r. r. Irrigation
canal will reach 1t shortly. Address
P. o. Box 154 or call at SIS Adams
st. 12-30-tf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

Mr.. Shepley of the st. Louis Union
Trust company vas a visitor in
Brownsville Saturday. He left for
San Antonio on a special train the
same day. He was accompanied by
Attorney Duval West of the firm of
Jones, West and West.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

Miss Anita Cooke has returned
home to spend vacation, having been
engaged in teaching school the past
session in East Texas. Miss Cookies
many friends are happy to have her
with them again.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

II is a notion that there are
many ways Of showing patriotism
besides going To war or contributing
TO the campaign fund.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

j. III. Price of st. Louis, who has
been in Mercedes for about a week,
returned to his home in St. Louis
Saturday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

A farmer boys idea OF a ~sinecure
is a job where there are no chores to
do.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

Judge James b. Wells and Colonel
d. P. Gay were passengers on the aft
ernoon train Sunday for the state
democratic convention at Houston,
where they will place Cameron coun-
ty in the Harmon column.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

FOR SALE-Five passenger Over
land touring car. very little used
and in good condition. Apply to
o, care Herald. 5-25-6t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

Miss Lynn arrived yesterday from
kingsville TO accept the position Of
stenographer at the freight station.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

Judge Noah Allen left Saturday
bound for Fort Worth to inspect the
republican steam roller, to see that
it is in the best of working order and
to shovel coal to keep up plenty Of
steam in the convention.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

A. G. Guggenheim a travelling man
from San Antonio, who came in on
the morning train Saturday and,
after spending the day in the city,
left on the afternoon train for Gal
weston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

FOR SALE-One large driving horse.
Apply Walker Bros-Hancock Co.
5-7-tf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

There is an old saying that a good
onion bed will save doctor bills.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

Miss Louise Small and her aunt.
Miss Mary Edwards, who have been
visiting Miss Small's sister, Mrs. Z.
R. T. Howard, for the last four
weeks, returned to their home in
Austin Saturday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

Robt. H. Bennett and Samuel
Borror, linotype and press operators
respectively on The Herald, are at
home again with compilations a fash
ionable shade of tan, after a two
days outing at Point Isabel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

CHICKENS FOR SALE-Reason-
able. Plymouth Rock ROSTERS and
hens. Also other varieties.-Mrs.
w. n. Hall, South Texas Gardens.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27
SCRIVNER 8 STUDEBAKER
Notice of Annual Meeting of the
Stockholders and Board of Di-
rectors of the Rio Grande Railway
Homnooy

Notice is hereby given that an
nual meeting of the Stockholders
and Directors of the Rio Grande
Railway Company will be held in the
office Of said Company in the city Of
Brownsville, Cameron County, Tex
as, at ten o'clock a. m, Tuesday, the
4th day of June, 1912, for the pur-
pose of %transacting such business as
may lawfully come before said meet
ing.
JNO. d. FINNEGAN,
i-27-3St Secretary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27
X X X X X X Y X X x X X X X
HERALD WANT ADS

WANTED-Two rooms for house
keeping, with private family, by
man and wife. Phone 3SS or ad-
dress Box 208.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

Joe Blain Of Gonzales is visiting
friends in the city. Mr.. Blain ex-
poets to be here about a week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

FOR SALE-All the furniture in
two rooms for light housekeeping.
Buyer can move right in. Bar
gain If sold at once. 1917 Madi-
son Street. 5-24-6t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

STRAYED from 413 6th street. a
white fox terrier pup. Return to
above address and receive reward.
Fred and Michael DeBardeleben.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

LOST. STRAYED OR STOLEN
Sorrel mare, branded l. on should
er. Return TO j. III. Hays for re-
ward. 3-23-2t.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

Ii nearly always makes a man mad
to read a woman's magazine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27
PERSONALS :

;" - ~ ~ N X ~ * " ~ ~ *
j. A. Elmore went to Mercedes
Saturday on a short business trip.
j. T. Huddleston Of this city spent
Saturday in San Benito on business.
d. A. Blackwell of this city went
to Mercedes Saturday.
Collector Of Customs r. B. Creager
spent Saturday in Donna.
DR.. c. w. Letzericht, a prominent
physician of Harlingen, was in the
city Saturday on business.
Mrs. Colgrove, who was in the city
on a short visit. has returned to her
home in Kansas City. Mo.
F. l.. Hannum, one Of Donna's
prominent citizens. spent Saturday
here on business.
Miss Gladys Layton spent Satur-
day evening and Sunday at Point
Isabel.
Roy Phillips, who is doing some
work in San Benito. left for that city
Saturday on the morning train.
j. c. Miller, who was in the city
for a couple of days, returned to his
home in San Benito Saturday.
]. H. Armstead of Corpus Christi,
who was visiting in the city the past
week, returned home Saturday.
Judge Samuel Spears Of San Be-
nito was in the city Saturday on
business.
B. H. Hooks, one of Donna's enter
prising planters. spent Saturday in
the city.
f. G. Olivares of Donna was a
business visitors in the city Satur-
day.
City Engineer J.. w. Davis spent
several days in Raymondville last
week.
Frank S. Miller of Raymondville
spent Saturday in the city transact
ing business.
l.. De Larosa who was in the city
Saturday on business returned to his
home in Rio Hondo Saturday after
noon.
Attorney d. F. Strickland, a prom
inent young lawyer of Mission was
in the city Saturday on legal-and
perhaps on other-business.
Mrs. Cruz Gutierrez of Corpus
Christi is in the city to spend a
month visiting her brothers, the
Messrs. Crixell.
Mr.. Furgeson, treasurer of the
Star Land company, drove down
from Mission in his auto yesterday
afternoon.
H. E. ~Swendson, a travelling man
from Milwaukee, who has been trans !
acting business in the city, went TO
San Antonio Saturday.
]. S. ThOrnham who was in the
city several days last week on bust
ness returned to his home in Sarita
Saturday.
A. F. Heeter of McAllen, connected
with the Star Land company, drove
through in his auto yesterday. Mr..
Heeter and family will spend the
week at the Point.
C.. l.. STOW of Chicago who has
been in Brownsville for the last week
on a social and business visit, went
to Corpus Christi on the afternoon
train Saturday.
Miss Louise Cowen of San Antonio
is visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred w. Truitt. Miss
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. C. Z. Hill were down
from San Benito yesterday to attend
the bull fight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

mule. One 3 IL inch tire Column
bus wagon. Box 523, Brownsville,
Texas. 5-20-tf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

G. l.. Stoy of Chicago, who has
been in Brownsville for the last week
on a social and business visit, went
to Corpus Christi on the afternoon
train Saturday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

The Reverend J.. II. Craig was a
passenger on the motor ear bound
for Donna Saturday evening. Mr..
Craig will preach to the members Of
the Christian church of that progress
sive little city Sunday and return
home Monday morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

Mrs. Cruz Gutierrez of Corpus
Christi is in the city to spend a
month visiting her brothers, the
MessrS. Crixell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

Mr.. Furgeson, treasurer of the
Star Land company, drove down
from Mission in his auto yesterday
afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

H. E. Swendson, a travelling man
from Milwaukee, who has been trans
acting business in the city, went to
San Antonio Saturday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

Attorney ID. F. Strickland, a prom
inent young lawyer of Mission was
in the city Saturday on legal-and
perhaps on other-business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

]. S. Thornham who was in the
city several days last week on BUSH
ness returned to his home in Sarita
Saturday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

A. F. Heeter of McAllen, connected
with the Star Land company, drove
through in his auto yesterday. Mr..
Heeter and family will spend the
week at the Point.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-27

Miss Stoddard of Detroit, Mich, il
here in the interest Of a correspond
ence course prepared by a Los An
geles, Calf, school. Miss Stoddard
has spent several weeks recently at
Corpus Christi. and has also visited
ia number Of other South Texas
She in stopping with the
Misses Kimbaii.