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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
BROWNSVILLE TO TAMPIC0
ALL THE WAY BY AUTO
Party of Prominent Men Return Here
After Making Record Trip
Through Rich Territory.

After accomplishing for the first
time the feat of driving all the way
from Brownsville to Tampico by an
tomobile, the party that set out from
this city the early part Of last week,
under the guidance of Attorney f.
C.. Pierce for the latter place re-
turned here last night. The travel
ers included II. IT, Hart and w c.
Shaw OF New York, A. c. Swanson
and G. S. B. Wharton of this city be-
sides Mr.. Pierce and his son Leonard
The trip was made from here to
Tampico. a distance of 325 miles in
two days. Not only was this the
first time the trip was ever made all
the way by auto between these two
cities, but part of the road-from
Altamira to Tampico-had never be-
fore been traversed by an automo-
bile.
The trip was made largely for the
purpose of looking over the country
contiguous to the proposed route Of
the ownsvilIe-Tampico railroad.
Soto la Norma was one Of the main
points visited At this place going
down, the party was joined by the
presidente, or mayor, Don Santiago
de Soto, and his son-in-law, a New
York Irishman, Tom Riley. They
spent three days in Tampico.
On the return the machines were
shipped from Tampico to Victoria.
the party coming that far by rail
The last part of the auto trip from
the Conchas river, distance of 1S5
miles was made last evening in a
little over Ave hours. the travellers
reaching here shortly before mid
might.
Mr.. Hart, speaking to Herald
representative last night. was very
enthusiastic in his praise OF the
Tampico country. 1t is wonderful
country, he said Tampico, he be
llieves. Is destined TO be one Of thu
greatest of all gulf ports.
| "Tampico and Brownsville, Mr.
Hart said. should be two of tb'
greatest Of southern cities BY theil
geographical location, they shoult
lsplit the trade OF the rich region O
northern Mexico
The travellers found no signs what
lever of insurrectos. the entire coun
TRY visited by them being quiet ans
peaceful.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
WILSON WILL HAVE
FORTY DELEGATES
CATO SELLS CHOSEN FOR Ma
TI0NAL COMMITTEEMAN
Cullen T. Thomas Acted as Perman-
ent Chairman-Committee to Pre-
Pare Resolutions Composed En-
tirely of Anti-Bailey Men.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Houston, Tex, May 2S-A solid
delegation of forty delegates, eight
from the state at large and thirty
two from the districts, instructed for
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New
Jersey, were elected to the national
convention by the Texas democratic
presidential convention today. The
Harmon forces made one test of
strength on district delegates, but
were defeated by vote of SAP to
156.
Cato Sells. of CIeburne, was Sc
lected as national committeeman.
The convention will meet again
tomorrow morning to adopt a plat
form. Demonstrating what the
members call real political up-
heaval. the Texas Wilson majority
took complete control of the conven-
tion.
The most notable fact Of the con
vention was the absence OF any fight
put forward for the known policies
of Senator Joseph w. Bailey The
senator campaigned part of Texas OPP
posing Wilson before the convention
in which Wilson won.
The personnel of the subcommit-
tee to draft the platform resolutions
IS composed entirely of men known
as opponents Of aBiley and favoring
Wilson.
Cullen f. Thomas of Waco acted
as permanent chairman of the con-
vention and made an appeal to the
convention to write into its plat
form clearly the principles OF
progressive democracy"
He was enthusiastically cheered
Houston, Texas, May 2S-The
democratic state convention tonight
sent to the Baltimore convention
from the state at large and the var
ious congressional districs, none but
pronounced Wilson men, naming
as delegates from the fifteenth con-
district, A. H. Evans Of
Maverick county; n. NJ Hudson, OF
Frio county; Frank Rabb, of Cam
eron county, and Amador Sanchez,
of Webb county, with John T. Brie-
coe, of Medina county, as elector.
The committee on platforms and
resolutions Is considering the request
by the Cameron County Wilson Club
that the convention ask the legisIa-
ture to enact a law requiring presi-
Dental preference primary elections
instead of conventions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
BIDS OPENED FOR
PUMPING PLANTS
To Furnish Machinery for First and
Second Lift for La Lomita Irriga-
tion System.

Bids were opened in this city yes
terday by the La Lomita Irrigation
and Construction company for fur
nishing machinery for the pumping
plants of the first and second lifts
on the canal which this company
will construct. This canal will
water the John Young land near
Mission and is part of the big canal
system which has been planned by
Jas. w. Holt. president of the La
Lomita company.
The bidders for the contract are
A. NJ. Lockett & Co.. It'd, Allis
Chalmer Co., Smith & Whitney,
Walter Castanedo, and Minneapolis
Steel & Machinery Co. The contract
has not been given so far.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
BIG DRAINAGE CANAL
IS PROGRESSING FINELY
Large Area Already Accessible to
Drainage-Another Big Machine
Bought for the Work.

The International Dredging com
pany, which is digging the drainage
bitches in district number one. has
now completed the ditch as far a.
porcion . to the east OF the Ohio Y
Texas Sugar companys plantation.
and all lands from and including
that plantation west to the main line
of the St. Louis, Brownsville a Mex
leo Railway can now have run OF
for tile drainage.
The work on this ditch has been
done with a drag b'~stt drrdre-eir
the Fairbanks morse make. The
machine has been working day and
night. and has generating plant at
tached and al night II brilliantly
lighted with electricity The ma
chine itself is moved with a windlass
and a cable attached to dead men"
placed in advance OF the machine.
The company has purchased a new
machine for work on the ditch which
has its commencement near Olmito
This is a drag bucket dredge Of
Bucyrus make, but Is a more power
fuI machine. although IL handles a
bucket Of the same size.
This machine will move under it,
own mower and its wheels are
equipped with catapillers 70 prevent
the weight OF the machine sinking
the wheels in soft ground The ma
chine arrived from the factory few
days ago. and the assembling ,of it
will commence today.
The work on the district ~ pro-
crossing as rapidly M could d. ex-
pected, and the contract MI un-
doubtedly be completed ON time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
R0JAS STARTS
PERSONAL REBELLION
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
FL Paso, Tex, May 2S-Antonio
Rojas, the original leader of the
present revolution, who was impris-
oned two months ago by Pascual
OroZco. jr.. because of insubordina-
tion, has begun a revolution of his
own. according to advices received
here. and is threatening the town of
MADEIRA. where is located the Offices
and mills of the MADEIRA Lumber
company. owned by the Pearson in
tereSis.
The federals reported they had
reached Jimenez tonight. The rebels
are many miles north gathering for
another stand againsts Huerta.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
Tornado in Oklahoma.


Associated Press.
Tulsa, Okla, May 2S-Several
persons were killed and a number
injured when a tornado swept
through the village Of Skiatook near
Tulsa and the surrounding farming
lands and oil fields late last night
The property damage is estimated at
$4,000 The dead are Mrs Dalton.
man named Oleson and his wife
and three children the twelve year
old son of George Mayhem. Three
children of the Mayhem family are
believed to be fatally Injured.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
Free Ore Rejected.
Associated Press.

Associated Press
Washington. ID. c.. May S-The
senate today rejected by vote of 2
to 60. the Cummins substitute to the
house iron and steel bill which
would provide for free ores. except
for lead and zinc. and would have
made heavy cuts on other schedules
of the present tariff law.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
FAMOUS MATADOR DEAD
Rodolfo Gaona Was Gored in Bull
Ring Sunday.

A dispatch received in Matamoros
yesterday reports the death in Cor
dova, Spain, of Rodolfo Gaona, the
noted Mexican bull fighter, who died
from injuries received in bull fight
Sunday in Cordova Gaona was one
of the most famous bull fighters in
the world.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
Weather Forecast.

Associated Press.
Washington, ID. G., May 2S-West
Texas. generally fair Wednesday and
Thursday East Texas, local show
ers Wednesday, except fair near the
coast and slightly cooler In the in
terror; Thursday fair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
ROOSEVELT CARRIED
NEW JERSEY STATE

New York, May 2S-At mid
night Secretary Gray. OF the
Taft Business Mems League.
conceded that Theodore RoOse-
Welt had carried the state OF
New Je-scy in the preference
primary vote and will have the
four delegates at large.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
FOX REALTY COMPANY
WAS THE PURCHASER
Ross Clark Co. Transferred Harlin-
gen Townsite to Brownsville Real
Esate Firm.


The real purchaser of the town
site of aHrlingen, it appears. is the
Fox Realty company Of Brownsville.
the Ross Clark company Of Houston
being the vendor The latter com
pany bought the property about
three months ago from the Harlin-
gen Townsite Co.
Mr.. Fox left yesterday for Harlin-
gen to confer with the city commits
sion of that place in reference TO the
creation of bond issue for making
city improvements. He has great
plans for Harlingen's future, and IL
l. expected that this sale will as
sure the rapid progress of the June
tion City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
Cattle Market.

Associated preSsA
Kansas City. Mo. May 2S-Csttle
steady; for best export steers. sS.S5
to $3.50 Hogs, 10 TO cents lower
hcayies $40 10 $7.62 IL. Sheep,
Is to. - cents higher.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
Cotton Market.

Associated Press.
New Orleans. La. May 2S-Cotton
futures closed steady today with a
net advance of 6 to . points. Spots.
steady and unchanged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
Southern League.

Birmingham 14-3 Atlanta Al.
Chattanooga 2-3, Mobile IL.
Memphis 3, Montgomery q.
New Observation-Disclosures in
hird inning account of rain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29

\ 4. Newark. NJ D.. May Is
I. Theodore Roosevelt's victory in 4
!, the New Jersey primary cleo !
= ton Il conceded by the leaders !
y Of the Taft state organization Y
Il Shortly after night Il. w. Gray. NJ
I-k secretary of the Taft Business \
X Mems League. said Roosevelt \
= had won the four delegates at =
y, large and also ten district dele "
- gates from the counties OF Es- y
4 sex and Hudson. \
x Indications at | a. M, were N
= that Roosevelt would carry 3 :
= or A other districts and capture "
y, at least 22 Of the 2S delegates Y.
= At that time Taft seemed II
= sure of only one Of the ! ? dis =
!; tricts ard might have fight :
" ing chance IN two more. =
y AT the same hour the indica- "
4 tions are the Wilson delegates N
= will be elected In the state at n
X large and in all but two dis y
X tricts. =
y The opponents OF the gov =
II ernor had to be satisfied with T.
\ the strong showing they made =
= in Essex county. the stronghold =
= OF former Senator Smith. \;
= y
Il Newark, N. J. May %. 2 =
x a. m.-IndiCations based on =
x fairly conclusive returns now =
:, indicate that Roosevelt has won =
= all 2S delegates. y
II !.
4; X Il, 4 i, 4 Il i II 4; 4; II ~ \; " i:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
American Association.

huIttItHH AA0SOtHutNVNh'
Columbus 5. indianapolis 3.
observation-disclosures
Milwaukee 3, Minneapolis 2.
st. Paul g, Kansas City 3.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
American League.

Detroit and s. St. Louis and 2.
Boston z, Philadelphia 3.
Chicago Z. Cleveland 3.
Washington 3, New York 8.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29
THE NATIONAL GAME.
Axx***k*X*x**x X

AS played throughout the country
by the various leagues
Associated Press.
National League.
New York 5, Brooklyn A.
Chicago 10, Cincinnati 2.
st. Louis Z. Pittsburg A.
Philadelphia 10, Boston s.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-29

Il \ \ II 4 \ \ Il \ \ 4 4 !; = u
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05
ARE SPARED FOREST FIRES

1t is matter concerning which all
people of the country feel gratitude.
both those who would have been di-
rectly as well as indirectly concerned.
that so far this season there have been
practically no forest fires In any part
of the country. In'any event, il there
have been such report of them has
not been made In the newspapers of
the country. Without question this
satisfactory condition referred to has
been chiefly due to an unusually heavy
fall of rain In most of those states
where extensive forest areas are 10
Gated. Added to this is doubtless the
fact that methods of organization and
equipment of one kind or other for
lighting fires have been perfected
while the heavy loss from forest fires
n recent years has resulted In caution
on the part of settlers and watchful
ness on the part of forest rangers
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05
Notice of Attachment.

In the District Court of the Second ,Ju.
dicial District of the State of Idaho
IN and for the County of Idaho.
y. 9. Lapp Company, Limited, Plaintiff.
versus Idaho Red River Gold Mining
Company, Defendant.
Notice is Hereby Given, That an at,
tachment has been issued out Of the
above entitled court, in the above en-
Titled cause, against the property of the
above named defendant.
In Witness Whereof, 1 have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my official
seal this 10Th day Of November, 1912,
tohAL) J. A. BRADBURY,
Clerk Of the District Court
s'.3 By G. F. JOHNSON, Deputy.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05

We hold to the belief that a man
without Confidence" in himself is
mot a whole man, and a business that
lacks "Confidence" is not a whole sub
stantial business. With these ideas in
view we will present to you the various
lines and departments of our business
in all Of which we have the greatest
Confidence This confidence Gre
ated by perfect understanding of the
different lines we buy, and the knowl.
edge that what we do we use the ut
most care for the best results.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05
Business Confidence
WATCH SPECIALISTS


With the hundreds of makes of
watches now on the market, some the
highest achievement Of the watch
maker 3 art, some bad and some worse,
it is impossible for one not thoroughly
versed in the various makes and grades
to determine the exact watch for your
particular need.
We have spent years Crying the diff
ferent makes) deciding the watches
suited for this country. We commend
to you such makes as the Hamilton,
Howard, Hampden, Illinois, Elgin and
Waltham. Some makers make good
Gentlemen 8 watch and an inferior La
dies watch, and we are here to tell you
the result of our experience. We carry
only those watches we have "Confi-
dence' in.
Now if you have some particular nice
piece Of work you want done do not
consider an unreliable tinker, but bring
it to the Specialists.
We use the greatest care and the
correct knowledge in all branches of
our repairing department; we take pride
in our work and are more anxious to
have your watch keep correct time than
the average man is. We also ask you
to remember that a watch-delicate,
working every minute, no rest-will not
run correctly for years if not cleaned
and drop of oil given it. Think Of the
work performed by this little collection
Of wheels and parts, all operating joint
ly to tell the time. It goes on, rain or
shine, hot or cold, wet or dry, winter,
spring, summer and fall. Now don t
you think this little friend Of yours
should be treated with consideration,
and thoroughly cleaned, oiled and reg
ulated at least once yearf We do.
Let Us examine your watch and if it
needs anything to put it in condition
to keep time, we will do it correctly,
and at q reasonable cost. II unable to
bring your work to US personally, send
it by mail, it will be repaired and re-
turned to you on short notice as we are
now prepared to give quick service.
We also do fine Jewelry repairing in
all its branches. Manufacturing Of
special Jewelry, and Hand Engraving.
A trial win give Us your everlasting
| oConfidencA.D
DON'T FORGET THE FOLLOWING
-four line Of Jewelry is large, well as
sorted, reasonable in price and selected
with care.
IRogers 1s47 and Community Silver in
their best patterns.
HSterling Silver Spoons, tableware and
fancy pieces.
1Alarm Clocks, Mantle and Kitchen
Clocks.
HCut Glass and Hand Painted China in
"a wide variety of patterns and prices
1--WE are exclusive agents for Edison
and Columbia Photographs.
1Our list of Edison Two and Four Min
ute Records are always up-to-date.
fViolins, Guitars, Mandolins, Banjos
Accordions, Harmonious and all kinds
of strings and accessories.
IAgents for the New Home and Stand
ard Sewing Machines-the two best
longest lived and lightest running ma
chimes made.
ESQ we affirm, in every line, every ar
tiele is the best that can be bought
at the price. Once a customer-Youl
Confidence" is gained-then always
q customer.
4aFn14fESts MA u
T EN1 O. M
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05

One need not inquire or be told BY
another the time Of the 6rst killing
freeze. for the fact ID heralded In the
air following such freeze In the scent
Of the whitening corn leaves.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05
EYE OPENERS ABOUT
YOUR EYES

A great many people have defective
eyes. You may not think yours are
but there are many disturbances in the
human anatomy that can be traced to
imperfect eyes; headaches and nervous
disorders can usually be attributed to
some abnormal condition of your eyes,
and glasses properly fitted and adjust
cd to them will relieve you Of many
perplexing and annoying disturbances
that you probably think come from
other causes. The next question and
one Of vital interest to you is
WHO CAN PROPERLY FIT ME
WITH GLASSES
The opticians profession is one that
il being faxed over the entire land and
TO the extent that people are skeptical
Of whom to apply to for services in
this line. The optician must therefore
demonstrate his ability to the people
before he can command their patron.
age.
MR.. POWELL GIBSON,
OPT0METRIsT
10 again located here permanently, and
has given perfect satisfaction to hun
dreds of people Of this vicinity in the
past. He is, in years Of service, the
Oldest registered Optometrist in THU
part of the state, having passed tn,
State Board Of Optometry with high
honors years ago. We have dozens Of
written testimonials from satisfied pat
rons all over this country, including
physicians and prominent persons
which we will be glad to show you al
any time.
Remember: We examine your eye.
absolutely free of charge. If your eye.
need treatment we advise it, if not, W.
tell you SO. Let us remind you thai
we are one of you and our patronag,
comes from people of this vicinity
Therefore we cannot afford to do in
ferior work, for we realize that an op
tician's best advertising comes from
satisfied patrons. Only the latest ant
most up-to-date methods are used
Your Confidence will be gained af
ter trial if we do not have it now
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05

One Of the advantages Of sheep 10
that they can be given the run of pas
ture later and be turned out earlier In
the spring than any other stock.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05

New York not only produces more
pounds Of butter, but raises more Pc
tatoes. than any state In the Union.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05

The reason why animals a q rule
are less subject to bodily Ills than hu-
man beings IL because they get more
exercise and fresh air and are mere
temperate 40 to eating and drinking
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05

Any Of our readers who are inter
ested In horticulture and are of an In
vestigating turn of mind should re
member that the Minnesota State Hor
ticultural society has a standing offa,
Of $1,000 which is to be awarded te
the man who originates or develops q
perfectly hardy winter apple which is
as good for its season and Of as ex
cellent favor and quality as tn.
Wealthy apple Is for it's season Thi,
prize Is a tempting one and II wor
would pay tot whole lot Of expert
ments.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05

While there is considerable satisfac.
ton to be got from having field or
garden entirely free from weeds on
the approach of winter, ii IL probably
true in majority of cases. In lat
itudes where the winters are severe.
that the soil fares just as we'll or bet
ter If there is covering of grass and
weeds to catch the snow In localities
where warmer winters prevail and
winter rains take the place of snow
such covering will serve to prevent a
washing of the soil.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05

The horse that IL prone to attacks Of
axoturia. which il the result Of an
overlooking and poisoning Of the sys.
tenn with albumen. will be far less liza
bic to them II It IL sparingly rather
than heavily fed. and especially does
this hold true when the horse = not
working regularly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05

The session Of congress which recent.
" adjourned appropriated $4,000
which Is to be used to carry on the
work of breeding and developing type
of horses suitable for army purposes
Last year number of eastern horse
men placed pure bred sires at the dis
posal of the department of agriculture,
and these We're used by number of
Virginia farmers with the understand.
ing that the colts We're to be sold to
the department in case it found them
of desirable type
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05
White
Orpingt0n
COCkerelS
POWELL GIBSON, Mgr.

Several choice birds for sale at
reasonable prices. Just what you
want, MIR. Farmer, to improve your
flock. White Orpingtons are best
for eggs; best for meat.
Call or write: Hans Gibertsen, Grangeville Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05

Three important uses h Which c.
ment has come or 10 coming In ~ =
substitute for lumber are in sidewalks.
water and feeding troughs and fence
posts. The very scarcity and high
price Of lumber are reducing the d.
mand for wood and IT. products and
multiplying the uses Of the artificial
stone.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-05

A city man the writer knows Of adds
quite q snug sum to his income by
keeping q dock Of Leghorn hens. These
he raised from chicks bought when
they were but . couple Of days old.
He has regular customers for his eggs
and got 35 cents dozen for them dur
ing the past summer. which was con-
siderably above market price.