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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
The Milk In the coeoanut.

A correspondent of the New York
Sun. referring to an inquiry respecting
the origin and meaning of the saying,
This accounts for the milk in the co
coanut." says that an answer may be
found In the practice remarked by
Captain Marryst in one Of his novels
on the occasion OF n ships visiting the
West Indies. us follows:
On tile ships arrival the bunlbsat
women would flock to its side. plenti.
fully supplied with cocoanuts, which
were pngerly sought by the sailors. and
on the occasion described by tile author
one OF the ships officers had selected a
cucuanut. and the bumbOat woman
eagerly interfered to prevent his re
ceIvin. the u he had selected. saying.
"That not for officer: that for sailor"
The officers curiosity being aroused.
he asked for n cocoanut for officer"
Snd at the same time insisted upon get
ling the one originally selected by him.
On opening the two the one for Off
rer" was found to be In its natural
state. containing the SO called milk.
whereas the one for sailor" was found
to have had It's milk removed and the
place thereof supplied by rum. Further
examination disclosed that all of the
coroxnuts "for sailor" had thus beer
treated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
He Was Posted.

A ~six-year-old boy was taken TO the
zoo by his forty-year-old father. They
saw the elephant. they saw the mon
keys. they saw the "a. Finally they
got 70 1.-THE archaeological collection. The
kid noticed an interesting bird In the
eagle cage. and be asked:
Papa. what's that birdT'
Papa looked at the label and replied
THAT is an Austrian eagle"
"Gwanr" said the boy. ut amt nc
such thing"
"Yes it is. II says so in the cata
logue."
Il don't care what it says In tn cata
lugue. I got eyes. This here bird AIM
rot but one head. The Austrian eagle
has two heads, an ! know. fer I've
saw d pitcher Of 1t on tlags!-Cleve
land Plain Dealer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
The Clever Osteopath.

A certain osteopath was treating a
young lady who had very weak ankles
and wrists. AS she lived in a town
quite a distance from his own city he
was forced to leave the city Saturday
lof each week and 20 to the town In
(which the young lady lived. give her
the treatment on Sunday and return to
the office OF Monday. A friend once
asked the ~osteopath how he had ar
ranged to give the young lady the
treatments for her ankles and wrists
when she lived at such n distance. and
the %osteopath replied, "Oh. ! go out
and treat her week ends."-Lippincott's
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
ARRESTED GUNMAN
DENIES GUILT
Whitley Lewis Denies Running
Away from City-Said He Was
Visiting Relatives.
Associated Press.

Associated PresS.
New York, Aug. 2.-.+Whitey" J.
Lewis arrested last night near
Kingston, New York, as an alleged
gun-man and one of the four men
wanted for the killing of Herman
Rosenthal, gambler, was brought
here today, but denied that he had
fled the city.
He said he was on a visit to rela-
tives, but was rather hazy as to who
his relatives were. He denied COM
plicity in the killing of Rosenthal.
Developments today in the famous
murder and in the probe for graft
in the police department were few.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
Moisture and remperature.

A cubic foot Of air at the tempera-
ture OF zero (F.l ran obtain only 8 OF
a grain of water vapor. at 81 degees
it can hold 2.13 gains. at 60 II can
contain G.S grains, and ut % it can
hold 1896 grains OF moisture In sus-
pension. These figures go to show
fhat~summe mir can hold at least nine
times the quantity of dampness that
air can when reduced TO the tempera
ture Of freezing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
In South America.

Wilbur bennett, who left Calves
ton on July 2 with a cattle steamer.
for South America, has cabled his
brother, jesse bennett, that he ar
rived at his destination, Paranagua,
Argentine Republic, on Wednesday.
The ship had aboard 500 head Of cat
tie from the King ranch, and 200
head from the A. & NJ College at
College Station.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
A Mothers Answer.

When Earl Ferrars had been con-
victed of murder great efforts were
made to obtain q pardon on the ground
that he was insane. His mother being
appealed to and requested to write a
strong letter on the subject. answered.
"Well. but If l do how am | TO marry
of my daughters ?'-Green Bag.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
C lMER0N COUNTY
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

District Judge-W. b. Hopkins.
District Attorney-John /. Klcibel
District Clerk-Louis Kowalski.
County Judge-John Bartlett.
County Attorney-E. X. Goodrich
County Clerk-Joseph Webb.
SHERIFF.. It. Ryan.
Tax Collector-Damaso Lcrma.
Tax Assessor-George Champion.
County Treasurer-Edgar l.. Hicks
County Surveyor. W. Amthor
Sup. Pub. In.-E. VI. Goodrich.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
PROFESSOR ANDERSON
MONDAY NIGHT

Seriosuly now-Won't you stor
your other pursuits for a short
while Monday nifflt, August 9TH
and hear Prof. Anderson's lecture
on THE God Faith" Non-sectarian,
instructive, and entertaining.
An opportunity not often given
for an interesting talk free. Music
also. Remember the date and hour,
$50 p. m. Don't wait for another,
come this time. You will enjoy it.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
Greeting to Returned Pastor.

A graceful and much appreciated
compliment was paid to Rev. and
Mrs. w. A. Ross lats evening bq the
Christian Endeavor society of the
Mexican Presbyterian church. of
which Mr.. Ross is pastor. The
event was in honor of the return Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross from their
months vacation, which was .pent
in Mexico. the society tenderinc
them a reception at the home Of Don
Ignacio Villareal on Monroe street.
Mr.. Villareal's accomplished daugh-
ter. Miss Esther Amaya, was the
hostess Of the evening, and the very
entertaining program was largely of
her planning. Some pretty talks,
welcoming the returned pastor and
wife were made, and an enjoyable
musical program was rendered. Aft
erwards there was a contest in
which each one present was re-
CURED to write a short poem. The
author of the best specimen was de-
clared to be none other than Mr..
Villareal, and he was awrded the
prize, which was a fan-especially
appropriate to the season.
Iced lemonade and cake refreshed
the guests.
Besides the guetss of honor, Rev.
and Mrs. Ross, there were presen,
Rev. Mr.. Perry, Rev. Mr.. Ofield and
Prof. Wright.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

The Sherman Cotton Oil compar'
Of Sherman, Texas, have in tallef
completed machinery for the manu-
failure of wrapping Irvine. The dc
mand for this item in Texas ha: in-
creased recently ewing to the bumr
or crops and the influx of manufac
turing plants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

The ]. Calisher dry goods company
Of FL Paso has file dan amendment
to its charter with the state depart
ment increasing its capital stock
from $4,000 to $780, 600. The
name of the company was also
change dto the Calisher Department
Store company.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

Cotton picking is we'll under way
in Matagorda county and the yield
is running from three-fourths to q
bale per acre. There are 10000
acres of cotton under cultivation in
that county and 10 per cent of the
crop Is long staple.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

Mrs. Homer Don't you thing your
husband Is rather headstrong for an in
valid? Mrs. Neighbor-Yes. and the
doctor is to blame for 1t too. Mrs.
Homer-Indeed! And why. pray7 Mrs.
Neighbor-He won't allow him TO take
any n~ourishment but goats milk.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

A Young Mems Business League
has been organized in Cuero and II
viii be affiliated with the Commercial
Club. G.. H. Harris will act as sec
rotary of both bodies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

Andrew Laid. a farmer livino
near Sherman, has planted a row OF
pear trees along the public highway
running through his property. The
giving shade and bearing fruit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

A farmer near Sulphur Springs
gathered lie crates or plums of
twelve trees and sold the fruit for
fifty cents per crate. The trees ov-
cred only ~one-fifth Of an acre.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

The rice harvest in the Bay City
section will begin August 10Th.
There are 10000 acres of rice under
cultivation in Matagorda county and
the crop is in fine condition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
Medical Etiuuette.

Medical etiquette. instead OF being
kept up, as people so often imagine, in
the interests Of the doctors, is main
tanned in the interests of the public,
II Is they. not the doctors. who would
suffer most were 1t done away with
London Spectator.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

Fifteen acres of Egyptian whea,
has been harvested near San Benito.
The grain will be sold for seed and
a large acreage will be planted next
year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
Tha Ramaindar.

Dear Snapshots Can you tell ms
what is the remainder of the QUOTA
ton beginning "Man p~roposes?" Ger
tainly. Man proposes; woman op-
poses. Buffalo Times.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
Shs Quotes an Authority.

Elsie-When | grow up. mamma. I'm
going to be extravagant like you.
Mamma-What makes you think Ira
~extravagant2 Elsie-Well. Tn sure
I've heard papa say so lots of times.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
Easily Answered.

Wife-The doctor has advised me to
go south for a months rest The uues-
ton now Is where to 60
husband = Go to another DOCTOR
Fiiegende Batter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
PERSONALS

J. L. Mayfield Of Corpus Christ
was here yesterday.
r. B. Crockett of San Antonio was
a business visitor in Brownsville
Friday.
j. F. Guilmartin of Houston was
here yesterday.
John A. Kendall of Waco is a
guest at the Miller hotel.
A. T. Rose of Harlingen was a
visitor in this city Friday.
J. c. Scott Of Corpus Christi was
here Friday.
Ray Stuart of San Benito was in
the city yesterday.
A. G.. Edmundson of San Antonio
is a guest at the Miller hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Armstrong,
daughter and son, all of Fort Worth,
accompanied by s.. Z. Lane of Mis-
sion, arrived in Brownsville last
night and registered at the Miller
hotel. Mr.. Armstrong is a capitalist
and prominent citizen of Fort
Worth. He and Mr.. Lane are inter-
ested together in lands in this sec
lion.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. G. Aultman of
Harlingen are visitors in Browns
vile.
s. Rodrigo of Colombres, Mexico,
arrived in Brownsville last night.
Mrs. Rodrigo and their children
have been here several days.
T.. F. Rowson went to New Orleans
.,ortorIou of+arna@n m h1cinocS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
How she CAUGHT Him

"what would you do II you caught
your husband dirtingr'
why. my dear. that's just the way
! did catch him."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

Baking in a hot oven for a few
minutes will add to the life Of
sachet powders.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

e. F. Rowson went to New Orleans
yesterday afternoon on business.
He will be gone about ten days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

Alligators do not attain full size
until they are nearly a century old.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
a Sensitive conscienee.

CarrIe-Goodness. It's that norrid old
bore, wilkins. Tell him l have gone
ont. Relle-No. I won't tell q story.
but ! will say that you have not come
back get
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

Between two evils choose neither
Between two goods choose both.-Ed
wards.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

s.. Rodrigo of Colombres, Mexico,
arrived in Brownsville last night.
Mrs. Rodrigo and their children
have been here several days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03
Not So Bad.

"A penny for your thoughts" chirp
Ied the Young lady.
"Well. I've had worse offers from
kDtlshers.r responded the poet-Kan
\ City Journal.
ES.uer-My son. did your rs.
naSpiUg to smoke?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

A. G.. Edmundson of San Antonio
is a guest at the Miller hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

!; y x x Z; x X x x x x x x !
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. 0. G. Aultman of
Harrington are visitors in Browns
vile.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-08-03

Ray Stuart of San Benito was in
the city yesterday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-14
In Interest o. the Public Schools.

Mr. Edltor-1 wish to cali the attention of
he voters of Harper's Ferry district to the
Importance of retaining DIR w E Dittmeyer
in the board of education He was appointed
by Mr. 4 ID Turner (ex-county superintend-
enD to fill a vacancy in the board, and
entered upon his new duties Juy 1, 1911
thereby becoming acquainted with the i'm
portant matters which are arranged at said
meetings,
School matters have brought me into
frequent consultation with the Harper IS
Ferry board this year, and | can say con-
scientiously that no member of any board
in the county has shown deeper interest
or has contributed so much of his valuable
time, thought and energy to school matters
as DR. Dittmeyer.
He has also taken the greatest interest in
the new high school building. now in process
of construction, and has IN de n personal
study of every detail entering Into its
eonsti uction aud maintenance. | therefore
believe it would not only be grave mistake.
but real calamity not TO retain him in the
board,
/ make this statement unsolicited, and
am actuated by no motive, save for the
best interests of the schools.
Very respectfully,
JAMES GRAMMAR,
County Superintendent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-14

At an elegantly appointed dinner
given in honor of Miss Agnes
Jones, of Wisconsin. by Mr.. and
Mrs. H. B. Clarkson, of Sunnyside at
the home of Mrs. Clarkson's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Laidley, the en-
gagement of Miss Beth Brown and Mr..
Angus Mac Donald was announced. The
house was beautiful decorated in bridal
wreath. In the dining room a Marie
Antoinette basket filled with pink and
white snap-drsgons, tied with white
tulle, formed the center piece. The
favors were small Marie Antoinette
baskets filled with bleeding hearts and
lilies-of-the-valley. Miniature gold Slip
pers and cupids were used as place.
cards. Covers were laid for Mss
Brown. Miss Jones, Miss Jean Brown,
Miss Dorothy Laidley, Miss Ashton
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. johnson,
Mr.. Angus Macdonald. Mr.. Buckner
Clay. Mr., Robert McCabe. Mr.. Stage
Davis and Mr.. b. L. Anderson.
Miss Brown is the charming and ac-
complished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James F. Brown. The groom elect,
the son of Major and Mrs. E. H. Mac
Donald, of Charles Town, Jefferson
county, is popular and prominent at
torney of this city. Charleston Gazette.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-14
To The Democratic Voters Of
Jefferson County.

At the last term of the License Court
of this County a petition, large in num-
bers and high in character. was pre-
sented to the County Court against the
granting of license for the sale of in
toxicating drinks. The County Court
declined to permit the sale of spirituous
liquors in the County, and were gov
erned in their action by the following
law:
1.-THE County Court shall hear any
petition of residents of the County, in
addition to that of the applicant, in
favor of, or in remonstrance against ap-
plication for such license and in all
cases shall refuse the same whenever,
in the opinion of the Govt, (haring
due regard to the number and character
OF the petitioners,) such license is not
necessary or the applicant is not fit
person to whom such license should be
granted"
After an examination of the petition
presented, on which were found the
names of $500 persons, among whom
were about 2,000 voters of this County,
the Court, by vote of three to two,
declined to grant license. The law was
plain, and there seemed to be no other
course to pursue. 1t is not the province
nor the purpose of what is known as
the Law ard Order Committee to take
part in politics, but attention is here
called to the fact that a member Of
the Court, Daniel Heflebower. who
voted in favor of granting license, is
now a candidate for Commissioner of
the County Court, and in opposition to
him is William Wilt, who announce.
that he will pursue the same course
followed by the majority of the Court
when they last acted on this question.
This is fight for principles and not
for persons, and an appeal is made to
the people of this County in sympathy
with this movement to cast their ballot
in favor of Mr.. Wilt, and in that way
secure the object for which they have
been cOntending.
This Committee has exerted itself to
enforce the mandate of the County
Court. A great deal of time, labor anG
expense has been devoted to the promo.
ton of this object.
Ne now appeal to the voters of this
County to stand by the action of this
committee, and not to allow the candi
dacy of anyone to divert them from the
cause for which we are battling anc
which is of the highest Importance tt
every right thinking and law abiding
citizen of this County.
JOHN T. COLSToN, Chairman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-14
Team Sold For $4,000.

Announcement of the sale by Senator
Clarence w. Watson of West Virginia
to Edward B Mclean. of his pair of
famous harness horses, Ringing Bells
and Chatterbox, for price said 10 have
been about $40, 200, today furnished an
interesting aftermath to the National
Capital horse show. which closed Satur
day. The sale of the Watson horses came
as genlinesurprise. as there is no more
famous team in the world than Ringing
Bells and Chatterbox, and it was not
supposed that Senator Watson was
DESTROYS of disposing of them. AT the
show here this year they captured seven
first priz es.-Washington Star.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-14
Daddy And His Two Little Boys.

There was big wet and dry"
battle being fought in one of the
large towns of Indiana. Some OF
the business men of the city, were
"wet," and among them was a very
prominent ex-state Official big,
liberal, good-natured, jolly man
and manager of a large factory.
He was friendly to the saloons and
gave money and much timeto the
campaign in their interests.
This man had fine home, a
lovely wife and two bright innocent
chubby boys. The Daddy of these
little fellows came home one even
ing after working for the saloons
all day, and while waiting for din
ner he seated himself in big easy
chair with his wet" evening paper,
His two little boys came to him
and crawled up under his paper
and seated themselves i'll his lap,
one OH each kee. AS Daddy read
the paper the little boys busted
themselves spelling out the words
in the big head lines-"WET;"
DRY" SALOONS" "PROHI-
BITION HURTS BUSINESS"
and so forth. Finally one of the
little fellows said,-"Daddy, how
are you going to vote, wet" or
"dry?" Daddy hesitated moment,
his face flushed and as he drop
ped his paper he replied, 80 Son,
how do you think ought tovote"
The little fellow said,-"WelI. we
been talkin' it over with Mama
and she says at she thinks you
ought to vote dry" for us boys
After dinner that night Daddy
went down town to a DRY" meet
ing, and after relating his converse
ton with his little boy he said
Gentleman, have ceased to be a
friend end supporter of the saloons
l am your enemy no longer. l
stand before you to night the dry
est man in this county. and from
now on, God helping me, Ipropose
to work and vote until the liquor
traffic is driven off the face of the
earth, in the interest of my little
boys and their mother, and other
little boys and their mother"
When Daddy finished talking there
were tears glistening in his eyes
and big strong men sobbed and
cried for joy.
Tell your Daddy this story and
ask him to vote DRY" for you
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-14
Why Is Il?

Mr.. Editor. Last year about this time
there was great hue and cry that II the
saloons were closed up it would be
great blow to the prosperity OF our town
and business would go to the dogs.
There is now warm campaign on ana
this question OF license or no license Is
taking prominent part It. out we
hear no more statements about the great
hurt to business and the prosperity ot tue
town. Sir. Editor. why is It that TINS
great campaign slogan OF those 10 faVo'
of licensing the saloon is pot used now
this mighty argument that was used last
Year, j,
Mr.. Editor. If any fair minded ana
tbmehtful maa will look around a little
he will readily see why this. argument
has been dropped like hot brick. Inc
business of Charles Town is now gong
forward under gigantic strides. Inere
is more activity in the building trades
than there ever was before. ana OFT
masons and contrat tors have more woik
than they can do. Our business men
a whole are dong more business than
they have ever done. Our streets are
crowded with busy shoppers, espec ally
on Saturday nights, aud Cd Charhs
Town has taken on degree OF pros
per,ty never before equalled in the history
of the town. Thus exits one OF the main
arguments 10 favor of the saloon.
Mr.. Editor. we think every thoughtful
man should consider this phase OF the
situation, and if he is fair minded ano
without prejudice he can readily see why
the argument that closing up the saloons
make a dull town has been so quickly
dropped. OBSERVER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-14
The Confederate Reunion 1t Macon.

The United Confederate Veterans at
Macon, Ca, accepted the invitation of
the Grand Army OF the Republic to
participate in the semi-centennial ce,e-
bration of the battle of Gettysburg in
July 1918.
Gen, Bennett T.. Young of Louisville.
KY, commander of the Amy of Tenues-
see. was elected command,r-in. chief
Ger. c. Irvine Walker was elected
honorary commander.
The parade on Thursday vas a big
event
Then uncover and stand! they are pass.
ing, make way,
And lift loud cheer for the heroes /,
gray"
OF the close of the Reunion the Daily
Telegraph says:
Il be Reunion of 1912 IS at an end. I'M,
the sweet mt mory OF ii will linper with
all for yeas; many who saw the Veterans
YESTERDAY may see them again, but manv
in the parade may never enter ano,bsr
God bless them and theirs; Macon feels
grateful tn 4 she had the honor and tha
pleasure OF having them this week"