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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-09-11
ASSOCIATION MAY
ALTER CONSTITUTION
Bankers Association, in Session at
Detroit, Appoint Committee to
Rewrite their Constitution.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Detroit, Mich, Sept 10-The
American Bankers Association to-
day named a committee, which in
cludes 0. E. Dunlap Of Waxahachie,
Texas, to rewrite the association s
constitution and report at the spring
convention.
Andrew J. Frame Of Waukesha,
Wisconsin, had proposed an amend
ment to the constitution changing
the mode Of electing officers. The
amendment charged that ten men
have held a hundred offices during
the last ten years, and that the ex-
penses of the association are un-
necessarily high.
Frame withdrew his amendment
when the association accepted his
selections for the committee.
Robert W. Bonynge was one Of
the principal speakers at today's
session, which was devoted largely
to hearing reports of various sections
affiliated with the association The
association adjourned until Friday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-09-11

return until 8 O'Clock this morning.
There were a few spectators during
he day. but as the argument. in
terspersed with many citations from
court decisions, was rather dry,
they did not stay very long. There
were practically no visitors when
the courts decision on the aba e
ment plea was made
Court will convene at 9 o'clock
this morning, at which time it il
probable that amendments to plea:
will be offered.
For the state, the attorneys are
District Attorney John /. Kleiber, j
r. Dougherty of Beevile. and w. r
Jones and r. W. Seabury OF Browns
vile Gordon Boon of Corpus Chris
i ii and r B. Creager Of Brownsville
represent the defense.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-09-11

the Ojc7 mo nta.ns anG their prepa-
rations fer a long ard hurried march.
Military observers are inclined to
believe the rebels intend either to in
tercept the federals en- roW e from Ell
Paso or contemplate an escape from
the federal Gordon seeking to sur
round them, and are planning a
fighting retreat along the mountains
until hey can join the Zapatistas in
the South.
President Taft today authorized
the shipment of arms and ammuni-
tion to Mexico by water. The ship
ments are destined for undis urbed
portions of the republic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-09-11
zAPATISTAS FIRE
ON NATIONAL TRAIN
Had Previously Threatened TO Stop
All Train Traffic Through that
Part Of Mexico.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Mexico City, Mex. Sept 10.-The
rebels today fired on passenger
train on the National road bound for
Cuernavaca, about fifty miles south
Of Mexico City. The engineer was
wounded. The rebel fire was re-
turned from the train. NO further
details were learned.
The attack is considered a fulfill
ment Of threat Of the Zapatistas a
few days ago, thai trains would be
prevented from operating on this
branch Of the National road after
September 10.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-09-11

also says the farmers along the canal
are generally prosperous having har-
vested about a two-thrds crop of
cotton this season, and much cab
bage and other winter vegetables are
being planted in the district.
Since the town of Santa Maria has
obtained what it has so wofully
lacked, namely, railroad communi
cation with other points in the Val
ley the judge is sanguine over its
future and expresses the belief that
the town would eventually be one of
the best small towns in the Rio
Grande Country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-09-11

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-09-11
Ell GRILLo :

Boils, Broils, Fries and Toasts--
LET US SHOW YOU
BROWNSVILLE HARDWARE co
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-09-11
TIGERS FOR SALE

A pair (male and female) beauti-
full Mexican tigers, golden and black
spotted. They are six months old,
and thoroughly accustomed to man.
Address II. l.. Care Herald
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-09-11
REBELS AND FEDERALS
MAY FIGHT NEAR CANANEA

Associated Press.
Cananea, Mex, Sept. 10.-A fight
is expected within a few hours at
Del Rio, west of here between the
rebel forces under Campo and the
federals commanded by Colonel
Moreno
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-09-11
THE WEATHER.
Forecast.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Washington, d. c.. Sept To-
West Texas-Local showers Wednes-
day: probably fair Thursday.
East Texas Unsettled Wedne day
with somewhat lower temperature in
the interior; Thursday probably fair
and cooler in the interior.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-09-11
WILL PROBE CHARGE
OF DISLOYALTY
A ASSOciated Press.

: Associated Press.
New York, Sep 10-A meet
: ing of the republican national
committee to consider charges
of disloyalty to the Taft cause
against certain members is
called for September 10. The
names of the alleged disloyal
committeeman are withheld.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-27

$45 WILL BUY new Smith Pre-
nier typewriter. In perfect condi.
ton, worth SIS. Apply News Of
nee. room IL, upstairs. tt.
HAVE YOU GOT YOURS9
Lakeland Is growing. Suppose we
get $4,000 people here in the next
ten years. What will 1t profit you
II you do not own any Real Estate?
Think It over and then Get Busy.
Bon Air looks good to most people.
Don't take my word for 1t but see it
NOW.
JOHN F. cox REALTY COMPANY.
SEE our large line Of toys, $500
worth on display. Lakeland Hdw. &
Plumbing Co. 12-6-to-1-l
LOTS IN DlXlELAND FOR SALE
Big bearing orange trees to pick
fruit from NOW. Price $4,000 each.
Don't all speak at once.
JOHN F. COX.
"A CHRISTMAS PRESENT which
will be appreciated by the family is
a nice home. Let THE ALEX HOLLY
REALTY co. select It for you.
JUST RECEIVED dozen high
grade bicycles. Lakeland Hdw. &
Pig. Co. 12-6.to-1.l
WANTED-At once, woman cook,
white or black, Southern hotel, Fl.
Meade, Fla. 12-24-6.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-27

FOUR UNPUBLISHED ROOMS
With private bathroom. etc.; free
water, electric lights and telephone.
Call at 81 South Virginia Ave.
12-17-tf
FOR RENT furnished rooms to
rarty without children. Modern con-
veniences. SO weekly. Apply to 420
South Lake Ave. 1896.
ONE TENT HOUSE, rooms;
one cottage, 3 rooms. Apply to C. A.
Mann, 203 North Kentucky Ave.
F bone 257. 12-l4-tf
FOR RENT-F'urnishe room OIL
Lake Morton. open fire place, excel
lent view; elderly couple or two men
preferred. Address Box c54.
12-7-tf.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-27
MANN PLUMBING I

MANN PLUMBING CO.. .o,,1
Of 200 s. Kentucky Ave, now Inv,
at 2oS N. Kentucky Ave. Pm,
building. 1t will pay you 70 h,
figure on your plumbing. pbor.
1921
SPECIAL SALE HOUSES Ann "a
$3.50 to $500 cash, and 80
per month, will buy fines, buila|
lots, with iron fence Set in copc,l
or elegant five-room bungalows
all modern conveniences, loca,sa
South Tennessee or Missouri A
See me at once as they won,
long on these terms W IN
JOHNSON, Room Il, Keatuck, Ri
Phones Nos. 1902 or $50
WOOD.
All kinds; prompt delivery
lead coal and fence posts 10 A.
in a few days. Phone 25s u
land Fuel Supply ll.sO.lI
JUST RECEIVED-A . ca, /
jestic ranges. Lakeland Ildx I'd
Co., cor. Main st. and Tenn Ay
l2.e.tp
WANTED-A nice lady 10 4
with my wife as a companion d
nice working girl to room and I'd
with her for her company free.
ply $40 n. Kentucky Ave "
Smith. l?.?t
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-27
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-3 beautiful lots, Gloss
In, facing northeast side Lake Nor.
ton: bearing orange trees; cheap II
sold at once. Apply Telegram office.
11-21-tf
FOR SALE-Improved and unim-
proved city and suburban property.
For quick sale list your property
with 10. Fla. and Ga. Land Co..
Telephone ~. Mum Bldg. 10-25tf.
FOR SALE-I have the old Dixie
land Water plant for sale. Pump.
Engine, Tank and Brick tower,
will sell cheap. JOHN 3. COX.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-27
APARTMENTS FOR RENT.

Our two-story brick apartment
house, on the north shore of Lake
Morton will be ready for occupancy
about Jan. /. 1t contains four flats
Of five rooms each. the fats being
equipped with private bath, electric
lights, running water and fire
places. Long, broad verandas, up
stairs and down. House within q
stones throw Of one of the prettiest
sheets Of water In Florida. For fur
Their particulars, apply to Stephens
& Rogan, Lakeland, Fla. 12-14-tf
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-27
MISCELLANEOUS

LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS: Tell
Santa Claus to bring you a tricycle.,
vclOcOpede, hand car or bicycle
from the Lakeland Hardware 4
Plumbing Store. corner Main St. ami
Tennessee Ave. 12-6-to.1-l
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-27

your friends your behalf Have your outoftown
friends make their cash purchases here and transfer their to
you You will be surprised quickly these Certificates accumulate
and you this piano you try Get good start BY coming to
the today
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-27
Come to the Store and Examine the Piano
A GOOD
Oh A N G E

We are going to other Majestic demonstration
beginning Jan ending H. We will give double value
tickets for every range rough this demonstration We will
give away lot of good things Read all the particulars in
Mondays o the telegram
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
THE FIRST WOMAN JURY.

Kansas woman was last week brought to trial
on the charge of stealing four chickens Whether
because it was feared that could not withstand
her tears her beauty, perhaps just because the
humor struck him, the judge ordained that she be
tried before six good and true members of her own
SEX
Nothing else about the trial was noteworthy, ex.
cept perhaps the fact that through some mysterious
influence the ladies of the jury were selected from
the fashionable set. The evidence was quietly heard
the jury retired and after by no means unduly
lengthy discussion of the case brought in verdict
Of not guilty.
What masculine jury would have done is, of
course, matter for speculation. So long as an ac-
quittal was obtained anyway, the evidence Of guilt
was presumably not overstrong. Possibly had men
adjudged it insufficient the cry Of pretty face" or
tears would have been raised especially by the
ladies. On the other hand, the ladies were appar.
emily not inclined to judge one Of their own sex
with any undue severity. Perhaps the evidence
didn't give them the chance.
So the judges experiment didn't amount to much
in itself But it might have The important thing
is that the ice has been broken More experiments
Of the same kind may be expected shortly; and
after them, perhaps, regular jury duty for women.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22

police departments and making thousands Of un-
fortunate women the victims Of crooks with pull.
Instead Of treating gambling and other infringe
ments of the moral code as offenses only when they
become actual public nusances which invade the
peace and order of citizens and neighborhoods, we
have embodied our restrictions Of them In drastic and
positive statutes and those statutes take cogniz-
ance of and denounce felonies certain human pro-
cvites that inevitable, those statutes are abso
lutely inadminstrable and direct cause Of police
corruption.
The police and the crooks know that those
statutes exist. The people who offend against them
know that they exist The police know-as the rest
of us know-that offenses against those statutes are
inevitable. And in every city today that knowledge
is used by large numbers of police and by organized
bodies of grafters to extract the price OF immunity
from the people whom those nadministrable statutes
make their victims
Whenever law nvades the functions OF the
church in matters of religion the functions Of the
conscience in matters Of elemental, personal moral
ity, then law becomes an inadministrable ukase and
the side partner of crooks and grafters.
And Becker with his accomplices will have been
punished in vain unless we set about the practical
recognition Of this truth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
Here's a Book

The real ''bad-man" has been slowly
weeded out of the West, and only on
the border is he to be found plying his
trade. Perhaps his legal successor is
the city sport who fieeCes the less wise.
the Get CHI Quick Wallingford" type,
not such n wicked villain after all True
tales of his deeds are at Il premium, for
unless they are told in the nauseat!ng
melodrama style, they lack vigor-a
happy medium is hard to reach. Pan
cho McLish," by Herbert Cool dge GA.
G. MCClurg & Co, of Chicago, is near
or being this happy medium than any
thing which has appeared for some time,
and Scarlton, the bad man OF the story
is an exceedingly Cleverly drawn type
There Is just trifle too much CONVEX
sation. and too little description to make
the book of decided literary value, but
the types are portrayed with n strong
and knowing hand
Pancho McLish. the son of an timer
ant horse dealer, doctor, dog lover, and
trader Is the idol of the younger boy,
known as Scholar, who, left an orphan
is picked up by the kind-heartcd Nc
Lishes and travels with them through
Texas, Arizona, and California. Gypsy
life with all its adventures, both sad
and happy, are pictured alluringly, while
the illustrations in color, by j. y. Mar
chand, are full Of strength and action.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
RAILROAD EXPERT
CROSS-EXAM|NED IN
COAL RATE CASE
Counsel Tries to Show Trans
portation Expert Not Quail
flied to Set Costs.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 22-Cross-ex-
animation of Harry L. Bells, transpor-
tation expert. was resumed by Charles
Heebner. counsel for the Philadelphia
and Reading railway. at the coal rates
hearing today before the State Railroad
Commission.
Hebner's cross-questionins seemed
TO show that BELLS had not made any
observations Of conditions in the coal
regions Because OF this Bells. he at
tempted TO show. was not qualified to
propose the rates at which the railroads
should transport coal to this city.
One by one the tables OF figures show
.ng earnings OF the Philadelphia and
Reading during a decade OF years were
taken up by the attorney and attacked
on the grounds that they were com
piled without an intimate knowledge OF
the conditions which the road faces.
The croBs-examination VII be con-
cluded at this afternoons session, and
then 1t IL probable that the summing up
Of the case will begin. When this ia
concluded the ev dence In the case
be begun.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
ALLEY CONDITIONS
AROUSING INTEREST
Pamphlet Descriptive Of Tene-
ments in District Published-Ser-
mons on Subject Planned.

THE Inhabited Alleys Of Washington,
d. c." is the title OF an interesting
pamphlet descriptive OF tenement con.
ditions In the District by Grace vawter
bicknell. published by the Committee
on Housing OF the womsn's Welfare
Department OF the National Civic Fed
Grafton.
New interest In alley conditions has
been aroused during the last year. Va.
rious organizations appointed alley or
housing committees, and meetings were
leld In private residences and churches.
The Men and Religion Forward Move.
ment aided in calling attention to the
problem OF the alleys. and the housing
committee of the Monday Evening
Club. OF which DR.. Thomas Jesse Jones
Is chairman, was active in giving illus
trated lectures whenever opportunity
offered.
Plans are now being made for the
work for the next year. Letters have
been addressed to all ministers in the
city inviting them to speak on alley
conditions on Sunday. December 1, and
arrangements are being made for a
series OF public meetings. The commit
tee Is endeavoring to secure the CO.
operation Of all civic organizati ions in
improving alley conditions. Those in
terested are invited to communicates
with Miss Elizabeth Brown, OF the AS.
ISOLATED Charities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
RAYMOND BELMONT
SAID TO Be Welded
TO ETHEL Lorraine
Son of Millionaire Reported
to Have Eloped With
Show Girl.

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-White Light
gossips today were busy with the story
that Raymond Belmont. second son OF
August Belmont. fnancicr. had yester-
day married Miss Ethel Lorraine. show
girl who formerly worked at the Winter
Garden. Information given to news
papers last night said the pair were
married either in Brooklyn or Connect
cut and returned to New York for the
wedding supper. No record OF the we'd
ding ceremony could be found, and the
supposed bride was not at her apart
ments.
August Belmont today admitted that
he knew of Miss Lorraine, and of his
sons acquaintance with her. but de-
clared he did not believe there had
been a wedding. The tinancier was
greatly disturbed.
II know OF MSS Lorraine, and of his
have never seen the young woman"
Belmont said at his home. II am sat-
isfied that my son has not married her."
Raymond Belmont. whose chief dis.
tincuon has been his dashing polo play
Ing. met the show girl at the Winter
Garden three years ago. and has been
very attentive TO her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
THE ALLY OF THE ALLIES.

Cholera probably will prove to be a more con-
vincng argument for peace than any offered by the
plenipotentiaries. The first meeting to discuss the
terms has resulted in izzle because obviously the
demands OF the Allies had been framed before they
received their first serious check at Tchatala Nego-
nations presumably will 60 on from this point when
further authority comes from Bulgaria and Con-
stantinople. But if Nazim Pasha succeeds in beat
ing off the Bulgars, his troops nevertheless will fall
IN great numbers before the ravages of the plague
1t looks as if the impatient besiegers could now
AFFORD to rest in camp while their silent ally is dew
astating the ranks of the Sultan Indeed General
Sanofs troops can better afford to let cholera do its
work than to persist in the theatrical project Of
tllumphal march into Constantinople, which from
all accounts is no town for festival
Meanwhile, as appears from the statement of Sir
Edward Grey in the commons, the powers have not
even preached to another the question of inter-
venton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
THE ALLIANCE BETWEEN THE GOOD
PEOPLE AND THE CROOKS.

Now that New York has shown US that it can
conduct criminal trial in serious and prompt
spirit and now that it has shown its crooks and gun
men and corrupt police officers that they cannot
tip the beams of justice every time they want to, it
will be interesting to watch for the next occasion on
which New York discovers that its police department
is still protecting" gambling and that the traffic in
other vices is just as numerous as ever.
We are submitting these reflections on these
questions now because it seems to that the public
opinion of New York has been more elated than it
has had any right to be over the detection prosecu-
ton, and conviction of Becker and mis- hired muir
derers.
Police Lieutenant Becker was just a crook The
professional gamblers with whom he consorted we're
just crooks like Becker. Becker thought that it
would serve his purpose to hire some murderers to
kill man who was about to "squeal' and spoil the
Becker graft" So Becker had him killed
The killing was DONE and it was the crude job
OF the stupid tools of crude man and the prosecut-
ing attorney, Charles S. Whitman, would have been
plain fool had he failed to prosecute the criminals
successfully.
Whitmans duty was clear too clear to call for
any eXuatlon over its success. The work that
Whitman had to do was obvious; he had to deal with
clumsy crook, and the crook had left trail behind
him as wide as Broadway. The one impressive
thing about the whole ugly business was the highly
judicial way in which Justice Golf presided the
trials; and, as to that it is time that should cease
from excitement because of our judges exhibit
a reasonable acquaintance with criminal law and
criminal procedure
But the Impressive lesson to be learned from the
Becker episode is still thing neglected, for it
touches at the root of the conflict between moral
conceptions and admnistrabe legislation that stands
back OF half the municipal graft and not little of
the professional crminality of every city in the
country.
The plain, downright truth is that we, as people,
have failed to realize the practically rigid limitations
OF statute law as means of restricting and reguat-
ing human conduct and human relations and that
failure today is directly corrupng every one Of our
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
Army and Navy
ARMY.
NAVY.

Lieutenant Junior grade) p. n. L. BEL
LINGER. detached command ca. TO
Naval Academy.
Ensign HOLBROOK GIBSON. detached
Severn, to command ca.
Ensign G. L. DICKSON, detached IN
nois to Severn for submarine IN
struction. -
Ensign LAMBERT LAMBERTON, to
Illinois. November q.
Ensign ]. w. BUNKLEY, detached Blu
reau OF Ordnance. to postgraduate
course, Naval Academy.
Ensign l.. B. BYE, detached Bureau OF
Ordnance, to postgraduate course
Naval Academy.
Ensign MONROE KELLY. detached
Bureau of Ordnance. to post-grad-
uate course, Naval Academy.
Surgeon l.. l.. Won WEDEKIND. de-
tached Navy and Marine Recruiting
Station. Chicago. ILL.,, November %,
wait orders.
Acting Assistant Surgeon r. c. BAKER.
to Navy Recruiting station. Chicago.
Paymaster d. G. McRITCHIE. detached
navy yard, Norfolk, Va, to Reserve
Torpedo Group. Charleston. $, C..
and Hartford.
Passed Assistant Paymaster r. +. COR
CORAN. detached Hartford and Re-
serve Torpedo Group, to navy yard,
Norfolk, Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
CHARITY FOR EX.PRESIDENTS.

The element of facetiouSneSs might as
we'll be dropped out of suggestions about
|chloroforming our ex-Presdents, if the al
tentative is such sacrifice of national good
taste as would be involved in permitting
their endowment by private philanthropy.
Better follow Persas example and decapi-
tate them; or Turkeys, and lock them up in
a safe place.
The magnificent private philanthropies
of the last generation are proper source of
pride and qualification. But philanthropy
has no business doing those things that can
with propriety and dignity be done only by
the Government.
This is not to reflect on the excellent pur-
poses of Mr.. Carnegie, who is creating fund
from which to pay ex-Presidents $4,000 a
year. His idea is perfectly right. The dig
nifty of the Presidential office demands that
men who have held it shall be removed from
possible necessity of engaging in activities
that might compromise it. Mr.. Carnegie
undertakes to do what ought to be done, and
ought long ago to have been done, by the
public in its public capacity.
AS between accepting philanthropy for
ex-Presidents, and trusting their good taste
to protect the traditions of the great office,
the latter would seem the more dignifed
course. But neither is right. A man who
has been President ought to be decently pro-
vided for from the public treasury. The ap-
pearanceS of Mr.. Harrison, after he had been
President, as counsel for street railway sys-
tenn fighting for franchises; or the acceptance
by Mr.. Cleveland of $4,000 year as trus-
tee for the stock of an insurance association,
were not edifying incidents, albeit neither
gentleman could possibly be blamed for the
necessity of earning living.
A man who has been President must have
much to contribute to public thought and dis
cussion. His experience should be a national
asset. Mr. Carnegie has this in mind. He
has appreciated the public's duty in this con-
nection, and, the public having failed to per-
form it, undertakes to make himself its
proxy. But the nation ought not to permit
Sc delicate duty to be assumed by any pr-
vate individual of philanthropy.