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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

ton and otherwise obey the commands OF
the party leaders. The price Of this obedi-
ence. paid by the leaders. will be the
granting of local legislation of personal
interest to the new members constituents
Congress has ever governed through
committees. Under the new order OF
events committees OF the House are no
longer appointed by the Speaker. but
nominated by the powerful committee on
ways and means and confirmed by the
whole House Through this system has
been re-established the scheme of promo
ton according to seniority OF service
Thus the democrat who has served long
est on a committee becomes its chair
man. all other things being equal. This
process has always obtained in the Sen
ate. So in both houses of Congress ex-
perience gives power
=
By virtue Of this process the north,
east and west are now to be ruled by the
south. OF the committee chairmen of any
Importance in the next House thirty-five
will come from the old Confederate block
Of states and only four from without that
belt.
Indeed. after March our three CO.
ordinate branches of government will he
headed by natives of the south BY birth.
the President-elect is a Virginian. and
chief Justice White, the head of the
judiciary, is a son OF Louisiana.
In the next Senate this prepOnderance
Of southern chairmen will be about the
same. thirty-three to four. And south
ernerS will have almost the whole say
as to legislation. not because there will
be more southerners than northerners.
easterners and westerners in the DOM
inant party. but because all of the
most experienced democrats of both
Dixon's line. In recent years democratic
members from non-southern states have
been rare and short lived, politically
speaking, whereas the southern states
by enabling them by seniority to climb
TO the high places
One of the few House chairmanships
now held by a northener must be hand
ed to a southerner within the present
month. 1t is that OF the committee on
foreign affairs held by William Sulzer,
Just elected Governor of New York.
The man next in line for promotion is
Henry Delaware Flood, who was born
both at the place of and in the year of
Lees surrender-at Appomattox, Va, in
1855. He is a bachelor, lawyer and a
graduate of Thomas Jefferson's own in
stitution of learning. the University of
Virginia. After serving an apprenticeship
of fourteen years spent in both houses of
the legislature of the state of Presidents
he came TO Congress a dozen years ago.
At the beginning of the present Con-
eress he was in line for promotion to
this Craftsmanship as well as to that of
the less important committee on terri
tories. but selected the latter. With a
fellow Virginian in the White House. il
Is believed that he will now prefer the
more responsible berth. The chairmen
OF the foreign affairs committees of the
two houses are frequently called upon to
counsel the President and Secretary of
State in times of controversy with our
neighbors Thus Chairman Sulzer has
been taken into the Administrations con-
hdence in regard to the Mexican tangle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

WAS Miss Mathilde Town
" send of This City, a
Belle of international Fame
Granddaughter of the Late
Financier Philanthropist of
Erie. William L. Scott, and
the Only Child of the Late
Richard A. Townsend of Phil
adelphia and His Wife, Who
Was Mary Scott of Erie.
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Progress of Medicine.

A the recent surgeons convention in
"A New York hammoeks were put in
patients insides to hold their stomachs
up, wounds were sewed with sewing ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

~ result or the re-
cent election is so
gratifying to a
larger number Of
people as the cleo
ton of Young Peter
Gerry of Rhode Is
land to "A seat in
the lower house.
Mr. Gerry repre-
Sents the sixth
generation of his
name to figure i'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

i 4AS ACW ASohS
rather than by its
new rank and file
shall you know our
CongTess-elect.
As far as great
national issues are
concerned. its 2p
new members will
attend their party
caucus. vote for
such measures as
receive Its sane
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

chimes, and Or. Alexis Carrel cut or
dogs legs and fixed them on again with
perfect ease and success.
The way surgery is progressing" said
Simeon Ford, in an awed voice. nobody
need ever be given up any more. unless,
indeed. it's a case of poor old Sykes
There goes Sykes one of my clerks
said TO me the other day. There goes
old Bill Sykes. hale and hearty as he
ever was And vet eight doctors have
at various times given him up
Ha, ha, I laughed. And what did
they give him up for George
He wouldn't pay his bills the clerk
replied"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

chosen with frank disregard of the limi-
tatons which surround the smart set
From her mother and her grandparents
she has inherited a sense of responsibility
in the possession of great wealth. She
is charitable almost to lavishness, but
she never permits her gifts to become
public. Mrs. Townsend and her only sis
ter. Mrs. Strong of Erie. continue a long
list of charities devised by their father
They have never omitted a penny OF
what Mr.. Scott was accustomed to give
but have added largely to this list Mrs.
Gerry has also her list of private char
ity. and since residing i'm New York has
become interested in many sociological
questions and gives not only her gold, but
also her time and ready sympathy
Mr.. Gerry is graduate OF Yale and
is a member OF all the prominent clubs
Of New York and Newport. He is an ex-
pert polo player and also follows the
hounds Mrs. Gerry is one of the finest
equestriennes I'm the country, sharing
honors with Miss Elkins, who has long
been her friend. She is also a fine tennis
player and occasionally takes a hand In
golf. She is a lnguist and a musician OF
more than ordinary ability. But her
great passion is for reading. and she is
more partial to reviews and essays on
political questions rather than the best
sellers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01
IINE& S0UTH WILL RUZ
I@f@,MARCH FOURTH

LEADS of All Coordinate
i i Branches of Government
Will Be Natives of Old Con-
federate States Who the
New Leaders of the Senate
and House Will Be-Aldrich's
Old Place as Chief Engineer
of Tariff Goes to Protection"
Democrat-Complete Shift of
Power in the Senate-The
Men Who Will Now Be on
Top.
BY JOHN ELFRETH WATKINS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

Ry MARGARET E. DOWNING.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

A PARAMOUNT S U

1t is possible that some readers
of The Herald were too busy to read
the entire address of Professor Rit-
tenhouse at the Conservation Con-
gress in Indiana. For their benefit
we Gull out a few pithy extracts
which we commend to their earnest
consideration.
TT Is the primary function of
the government to protect the lives
of the people from needless destruc-
ton; but it takes money to educate
the public and to run health depart
ments.
I'm the last analysis, the war
against ~preventable disease is a
struggle between the dollar and the
death rate.
Most Of communities prefer a
high death rate to a slight increase
in the tax rate.
"There isn't an adequately financ-
ed health department in the country.
Many towns have none at all,
some of them are small cities.
"Others have health boards with
out funds. Others a mere perfume
tory health service.
Some have advanced: many are eff
f~icient, but there isn't a city in the
Union where the health ordinances
are properly enforced. chiefly because
of lack Of funds.
I'm neglecting our public health
service our people are trifling with
a most solemn duty.
Everybody should rally to The
support of the health service and join
in the educational campaign for
prevention.
"The National Conservation Con-
= gress is especially adapted to lead
in this educational work.
Human life is our paramount as
set. Its conservation should be your
paramount issue"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05
BANKERS ALSO CONSIDER
SUBJECT OF GOOD ROADS

Among the subjects vigorously dis
cussed at the recent Peoria conven
ton Of the Illinois Bankers Associa-
ton was good roads, a topic 70 which
every individual and association con
cerned with the economic prosperity
or social betterment of this state
should apply himself or itself. Bank
ers who prosper directly with pros
perity Of the community may well
nut their shoulders. to the wheels OF
this slow movement, but so should
every active citizen.
It is by no means a rural interest
merely. Good roads benefit every class
and every section. The representa-
tives Of city districts whose inhabit-
ants never put foot on a country
road should work for good roads,
for whether their constituents real
ize it or not, and most Of them do
not they are substantially interest
ed.-Chicago Tribune.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
x MA#k#M \

* x j. X * x X * * X X x XXI X
To The Brownsville Herald:
It is my opinion that the time has
arrived when the people of Browns
vile and Matamoros should require
of the ferry company a service COM
patible with a civilized country.
During the rain, which fell last
week, it was both amusing and pit
liable to see the many helpless women
and children who, through force Of
circumstances, were obliged to trav-
ell between Brownsville and Mata-
moros, as they shambled along with
their clothing adhering to their
bodies, not only making them the
subject Of criticism but endangerins
itheir health.
The laws of Texas require that a
common carrier should supply the
proper accommodations to safe
guard the life and health OF its
patrons. and certainly no n would
be guilty OF accusing the ferry COM
pany Of ever having complied with
any part of this law.
This particular ferry company
successfully convinced the federal
authorities at Washington that il
had an exclusive right to the river
front, thereby keeping out compete
tors. Are we living in the middle
ages so that we can not exact from i
service in keeping with the modern
progressive spirit? The things com
planned of are so apparent that ]
should not require an outsider 4
criticize them.
| would suggest that the cit.
should not grant another franchis'
or permit to this company until
will agree to fit its skiffs and boat
in such a manner as to protect, no
only the travelling public who ar
so unfortunate as to use them, bu
the poorly paid boatmen who mus
propel them.
FRANK c. PIERCE.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05
SUMMARY EVICTION.

Now Mr.. Boil Weevil, you
have been served notice to o
out Of the Brownsville coun-
try" is the warning given by
the Brownsville Herald. Very
good. But will Mr.. Weevil heed
this warning? He has shown
that he has disregarded many
and sundry notices similar to
that served upon him by the
Herald. Farmers doped their cot
ton plants with Paris green and
he ate ii with az much complac-
ency as If il had been sugar;
then they tried prussic acid and
he grew fat on it. Finally a
considerable part of the family
concluded to emigrate to the
Eastern cotton States and he is
worrying the farmers there, but
enough Of his kinsfolk were left
in Texas to interest us and,
true to his istinct to dine on
good cotton, he is showing a de-
cided preference for the staple
of the lower Rio Grande Valley.
II is hoped the Herald's warning
will be Needed by him, but we
are inclined to believe he doesn't
read the papers, so we shall re-
serve our enthusiasm until we
see what effect it has on him.
San Antonio Express.
The notice will be followed
summary eviction by a posse conf
-atu, composed of the indignant co
growers of the valley. And II
eviction will he accompanied vii
fire. and Mr.. BoOl Weevil will ming
his ashes with those Of his babit
ion. The notice is q mere form. tt
eviction will be the real thing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05
Of More Import.

The daughters of the household.
ardent suffragists, were talking poll
tics.
Taft will sweep the country de-
clared Mabel.
Wilson will sweep the country
asserted Maud.
At this point dad took a hand.
Never mind about who's, going to
sweep the country" said he. Who's
going to sweep tho kitchen?-Louis-
vile oCurier-Journal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05
BUILD UP THE COUNTRY.

One Of the pressing needs OF Hous-
ton now is - settle up with thrifty
intelligent farmers the country i'm
mediately tributary to her.
The Chronicle has repeatedly call
ed attention to the great loss of trade
and the harm otherwise resulting
to Houston from allowing such large
areas of territory to remain unutiliz-
ed at her very doors.
One reason why Dallas has 50 much
is that in every direction from her
gates the Sountry is thickly set
tied.
The population on land neal Hous-
ton in any direction is negligible.
From Houston to Cypress, twenty-six
miles, there are many thousands Of
acres Of land capable of producing
better crops than can be grown with
out fertilization in the older states,
yet they are very sparsely settled.
1t must be remembered that Harris
county is more than 800 square miles
larger than Rhode Island, and the
land Is far more fertile, yet she has,
outside Of the city Of Houston, only
twenty-three persons to the square
po;lo u-bilo Dbodo JcIood -. o,rn-ov
imately 500. There is not a large
truck farm of floral farm in Harris
county, compared with those in other
states. Rhode Island has q truck farm
and a floral farm combined Of over
1900 acres in a solid body.
The Chamber of Commerce should
interest itself in this matter. 1t
should, from the county maps and
records, get the name OF the owner
OF every tract of land within twenty
five miles Of Houston, and ascertain
the price at which it a be bought,
and arrange a systematic campaign
of advertising. The people will come
if they are shown where to come. Re-
suits Of advertising by railroads have
proved this to be true.
The prospects are that the inter
urban lines are within a short time
going to be extended from the north
to Houston and there should be pre-
|~paratiOn of their coming. We must
build up the country tributary to
Houston. and build for the future.
There IS a craftsmanship in the
matter of material development, just
as there is in legislation, and true
craftsmanship always keeps the flu
ture in view.-Houston Chronicle.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05
PREYING ON PREDATORY
INTERESTS.

Fl. c. Frick contributed 100000
to the Roosevelt campaign fund in
1904.
John d. Archbold contributed
500, 900 to the Roosevelt campaign
fund in 1904.
J.. p. Morgan and company con-
tributed 100000 to the Roosevelt
campaign fund Of 1904.
George J. Gould contributed
500, 900 to the Roosevelt campaign
fund of 1904.
These are the men who very full
represent what the Colonel has beer
pleased to describe as the predatory
interests"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

Morgan. the good Mr.. Morgan,
never asked or expected a thing from
his contributions of one hundred
and eighty thousand dollars to re
publican campaign funds. 1t was
one O. those disinterested acts Of
benevolence for which he is so justly
celebrated Just thought it would
be better for the country including
J. Pierpont Morgan and company, to
let the republicans run it a little
while longer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

WORTH $4,000 to $4,000 per
week. Can be increased indefinite
". Have $3.50 in supplies. II
takes travelling but no soliciting. |
want to quit travelling and settle
down. Suitable for q man young
or old. 5000 get it with United
States rights. Call 912 Adams
street after s p. m. Strictly hlGh
grade money maker.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

On the other hand. Governor Mar
shall of Indiana is not so sure of the
disinterestedness Of the ]. p. Nor
gan contributions. He points ont
the fact that the Tennessee Coal and
Iron deal netted Morgan s~ixty-nine
million dollars. Viewed in this
light his contribution to the Roose-
welt campaign seems rather mean
and paltry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05
LOST

LOST. STRAYED OR STOLEN-One
pair black mare mules, about 10
IL to Is "a hands high; no
brands. One mule slender built,
the other rather heavy set with
mealy points. Will pay $4,000 for
return Of mules and $4,000 for
conviction of thief. If stolen.
Harry p. McNiel, La Feria, Texas.
10-4-tf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

The big "a hour strike of textile
workers at Lawrence ended on
schedule, and The 10000 workers
went bacl, TO work-all except a few
who were injured in their fights
with the police. II is not quite easy
for the ordinary person. who knows
SO little OF such things, to discover
the point about this strike. Per-
haps 1t Is sufficient to know that the
strikers themselves seemed 10 see 1t.
for they appeared very much in earn
mt. Nevertheless. the two men
ainst whose trial for alleged MUIR
trike was a protest. are still
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

1t begins to look as if Turkey is
in a tight place. With a war with
Italy already on her hands, and with
Greece and the Balkan states ready
too ally themselves with Italy, the
outlook is not encouraging. Still
there are the great powers who may
', come to her aid in the future as they
have so often done in the past.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

The work of the conservation con-
grcss should attract some attention.
In the long run its labors will be of
more ~far-reaching effect than the
automobile races or even the row III
the Balkans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

Mr.. Dixon, campaign manager for
Roosevelt appear 10 believe thai
nobody swats anybody but the Col
onal; no one accuse any one but
the Colonel; no one is charged with
forming entangling alliances with
predatory interests but the Col
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

A French savant asserts that cleo
tricity may be used to take the
place of food. If he includes water
melons, ice cream, fresh oysters, and
spring chicken among the foods, we
refuse to accept the substitute.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

OR SALE-Chance to stop paying
rent. Buy home in West Browns
vile on easy terms, 3 lots, 6 rooms
and bath room, 2 halls, including
reception hall, with all modern
conveniences. Small payment down
and balance as you would pay
rent. w. F. Montgomery, Phone 322.
7-11-tf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

When Senator Pomeren said to
Mr.. Dixon. IF you Will step outside
J VIII answer that question" what
did the honorable senator mean?
Did he mean what men usually mean
in Texas when one heightened gen.
tdeman makes that remark TO an
other heightened gentleman?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

Roumanians and Turks are trying
a little preliminary fighting, just to
get their hands in before war Is de-
clared. Roumania is in a position T.
invite the other states to come OF
in, the %scrappin' is fine"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

The revolving paving fund will
cover a considerable area Of the city
streets before it finishes its revolu-
tions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

The citizens rejoice at the action
of the city council in authorizing
the construction of twelve more
blocks of wood block paving. And
il Is good TO know, that when these
twelve blocks are completed. there
will be money on hand to build
more.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

Sherlock Holmes may be dead, but
his soul goes marching on. Golfers
Weekly is now crowding Sherlocko,
the Monk, closely for the mantle of
the immortal Holmes. The alleged
detected maIefactor in this case is
no less a person than William Ran
dolph Hearst. who has lately been
printing certain photographed let
tiers, alleged to have been written
between 1898 and 1900. Golfers
makes il rather clear that the ma
chine on which the alleged letters
were written was not or the mar
ket till 1908. Now let "~Sherlocko,
the Monk" get busy and prove that
Collier is merely advertising that
brand of typewriters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

NATURALIZATION as manager or
assistant manager of farm or
ranch. Three years in Texas A.
& NJ. college and experience. We'll
able to handle Mexican labor.
References. G. a. Altgelt, Dredge
Four, San Benito, Texas. lO-2-6
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

A New York woman who made q
living for her family by practicing
law has sued her husband for a di-
vorce because, at the age Of 40, he
was just a great big baby. 1t looks
rather cruel to turn a baby out on
the world in that way. Is that what
comes Of a woman practicing law?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

Everything is growing in the
Brownsville Country. The post office
receipts of Brownsville, the best in
dicator of conditions, are growing
also.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

FOR SALE-7-room house. 8 II
blocks from post office; modern
conveniences and other improve
ments; has flower garden and
trees. Will accept part cash and
balance in city lots. Address
Roman care Herald. Taft
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

Orozco has been whipped once
more. SO the press dispatches say. II
is probably some comfort to Madero
to whip Orozco, but It does not seem
to stop the rebellion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05
AN OPPORTUNITY

SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY--Build-
ing now occupied by Weller's sa-
loon, etc, will be vacated i'll the
near future. Enquire A.. A. Ire
vino, Matamoros, Mex. 9-17-1mo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

Yes, Brownsville will be the great
est city on the border. The Herald
has been predicting it for many
years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

No one appears to be anxious TO
conciliate poor old Tammany this
year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

The big state Of Texas is also fac
ing a deficiency. She will have to
run on "tic" till the taxes begin to
come in in January.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

There is a boy. young Vincent Nc
Lean, who owns a thousand dogs.
How the rest of the boys must envy
that y%oungster.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

Country development means bust
ness for the city. Encourage the
farmers to come and locate here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

Perhaps, however, Mr.. Hearst NAV
have been victimized by some clever
forger.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05

FOR RENT OR SALE-Good irri-
gated farm. near loading station.
Modern house for rent. "A. s.
WILKINS. Real Estat1 Browns
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-05
~4E d

~IE MODEL LAUNDRY.
We have recently Installed In u Cleaning and Pressing department a
Hoffman Steam Pressing Machine"
In pressing cloths with this machine. live dry steam Il brought. in a.
rect contact with the M terial, the garment is pressed uniformly, set
and sterlized 1t one operation. Seer ching is utterly impossible.
This process is more sanitary than the old method and the work Is bet
ter. Our operators are skflful and orr prices are slightlv love- than s-
merly.
Coat and pants, steamed and pressed $50.
Coat and pants, cleaned and pressed S1.00
Skirts, steamed and pressed $50. w.
Other garments in proportion,
TRY US PHvr; No ]