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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03
Mothers Club Benefit Again -


very gratifying success of the pas
two nights entertainment at the
Fox theatre, which were under the
auspices of the Mothers Club, has
encouraged the ladies to such an ex-
tent, that the concluded to accept the
offer Of Mr.. Fox for an extension OF
the benft performances to include
tonight and tomorrow's matinee.
The club will receive half of the
proceeds from these performances at
the popular moving picture show,
and all who wish to assist the good
work Of the club are earnestly re-
quested to attend the show.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

It's a craven heart that would
shift responsibility on the dead
New York American.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

We Emphasize the Fact-Chil-
dren's portraits from Holm's Studio
lack no detail in p%ortraying children
just as they are. Our most
painstaking efforts are put forth in
child CONGRATULATIONS Studio,
1109 Elizabeth street. Make an APP
pointment today, Phone 337. 5-2-3t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

Mrs. Sheffield, the teacher of the
public school at Santa Maria, is in
the city to take the examination for
a state teachers certificate, which
will be held here today and tomor-
row. Mrs. Sheffield was an inter
ested visitor at-athe-- public school
yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

Miss Mae Goodridge left yester-
day afternoon for her home in Robs-
town. Miss Goodridge has been en-
ployed as stenographer at the freight
station for the past two years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03
A DAILY SWAT

There is a time for all
things-the time to swat the fly
is every time you see one.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

Jersey cows for sale, ono or more.
j. w. Scrivner. 4-26-6t.
Aztec Vases in the Rozane Art
Pottery.-Webster : Hennessy Co. 1t
Convalescing Mrs. F. W. Sea-
bury, who has been i'll for several
days, is now convalescing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

BROWNSVILLE DA
X X X X X X X X X X y X X x.
CITY NEWS
x X X X j, * X X \; X X x x*
A DAILY SWAT
There is a time for all
things-the time to swat the fly
is every time you see one.
Jersey cows for sale, one or more.
J. w. Scrivner. 4-26-6t.
Aztec Vases in the Rozane Art
= Hennessy Co. 1t
Convalescing Mrs. F. W. Sea-
bury, who has been i'll for several
days, is now conyalescing.
BUTLER WINDMILLS-Large as
sortment in stock-Valley Plumbing
& Supply Co. 5-1-10t
Married -Will Armstrong and
Lizzie Powell, colored, were married
yesterday afternoon by Justice Of
the Peace Gavito. The ceremony
was performed in the court room.
Notice to Tax-Payers-Notice is
hereby given that all tax payers
must make rendition for the state
and county taxes for the year 1912,
before May the first.-George Cham
poin, State and County Tax Assessor.
49, 4-S-tf.
lockwood designs, something very
Observation-Disclosures : Hennessy Co. l
The six Guaname bulls to be used
in the bull fight Sunday arrived in
Matamoros yesterday. A large
crowd gathered at the station to see
the ferocious animals unloaded.
The Fox Theatre will divide its
receipts with the Mothers Club
again for tonight and tomorrow's
matinee. The subjects for tonight
have been specially selected by the
Mothers Club committee. See the
program.
Lemonade sets. Hand decorated in
Rozane art ood observation-disclosures
Go. '"sgh 1t
The work of constructing the
target range for the Brownsville
Rifles at Iona Alta, is being pushed
rapidly, so that the company may
use the range for practice before go
ing to Louisiana.
Free as long as they last-The
Eagle Pharmacy will give you a soc
pair of steel shears with every S1.0O
purchase of Rexall remedies, which
are sold untsar a guarantee. 4-S-tf
A marriage license was issued yes
terday t. Will Armstrong and Lizzie
Jackson.
Rozane Fern Dishes See the DIFF
ferent Webster-Henness
Co. 1t
One customer stated last week that
she paid $500 in another store for
a refrigerator similar to our $3.50
style; another paid a tremendous
price for a Porch Swing similar to
our $3.50 style. Both were badly
disappointed when they saw our Sale
prices on similar articles. Why get
excited and pay big prices for goods
you do not know the value of? Get
our Sale prices then be your own
judge. Buy nothing unless posted
on its true value. We do not-Walk-
er Bros-Hancock Go. T&F
All sheet music still being sold
for Observation-Disclosures Co. 1t
The presence OF mind of Santos
Galvan, a ten year old Mexican boy
yesterday afternoon probably saved
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

ID. e. Strickland of the law firm OF
Chaplin, Browns and Strickland OF
Mission, who has been in the city on
business, returned home yesterday
morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

L. s. Whitley, a travelling man
from Des Moines, Ia, who was here
for several days, left yesterday for
Corpus Christi.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

Married-Will Armstrong and
Lizzie Powell, colored, were married
yesterday afternoon by Justice of
the Peace Gavito. The ceremony
was performed in the court room.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

Judge A. W. Cunningham of Har-
.lingen was a visitor in the city yes
terday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

BUTLER WINDMILLS-Large as
sortment in stock-Valley Plumbing
& Supply Co. 5-1-10t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

The Fox Theatre will divide its
receipts with the Mothers Club
again for tonight and tomorrow's
matinee. The subjects for tonight
have been specially selected by the
Mothers Club committee. See the
program.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

Notice to Tax-Payers-Notice is
hereby given that all tax payers
must make rendition for the state
and county taxes for the year 1912,
before May the first.-George Cham
poin, State and County Tax Assessor.
4-8-tf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

lockwood designs, something very
Observation-Disclosures : Hennessy Co. |
The six Guaname bulls TO be used
in the bull fight Sunday arrived in
MatamOros yesterday. A large
crowd gathered at the station to see
the ferocious animals unloaded.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

LOT luc."N 20. II
The presence OF mind of Santos
Galvan, a ten year old Mexican boy
yesterday afternoon probably saved
him from almost certain death. The
boy was crossing the street a. the
corner of Elizabeth and 18th streets
and either disregarded or did not
hear the warning horn of an APP
preaching automobile. The lad evil
IDENTIFY became confused and stepped
in front of the machine, which proyi-
d%entially was 0 going fast. The
wheel struck him, but he grabbed
hold OF the fender, thus saving him
self from falling under the machine.
The car was stopped as quickly as
possible and the lad was taken to
Putegnat's pharmacy and DR.. H. X.
Loew attend him. The injuries
proved to consist Of a few scratches
on the leg.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

Free as long as they last-Th'
Eagle Pharmacy will give you a SOC
pair of steel shears with every S1.0C
purchase of ReXall remedies, which
are sold unsar a guarantee. 4-S-tl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

Rozane Fern Dishes See the DIFF
ferent -Webster-Henness
Co. 1t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

A marriage license was issued yes
terday to viii Armstrong and Lizzie
Jackson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

Mrs. A. f. Piatt will leave today
for Morrisburg Springs, Tenn, to
spend the summer with relatives.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

The work of constructing the
target range for the Brownsville
Rifles at Iona Alta, is being pushed
rapidly, so that the company may
use the range for practice before go
ing to Louisiana.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

All sheet music still being sole
for 10c.-Webster-Hennessy Co. i
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03
X X Y X X y y X AK y Il \
!. PERSONALS !
X X

- n - F' ~ -
J. A. Roetzel visited San Benito
yesterday morning.
j. b. Viano was a visitor in up
per Valley towns yesterday.
0. G. Dancy went 10 Lyford yes
terday afternoon.
J. c. DeBruin was a business Wis
itor in McAllen yesterday.
w. II. Putegnat left yesterday aft
ernoon for a business visit to San
Antonio.
c. T. Bernard of San Antonio left
for home yesterday, after a short
business visit to Valley towns.
Judge Samuel spears OF san BenltO
who has been in the city for the
week, left for home yesterday.
Z. c. Bonnell of Beeville returned
home yesterday, after a short visit
to Brownsville and Matamoros.
Mrs. A. f. Piatt will leave today
for Morrisburg Springs, Tenn, to
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

Lemonade sets. Hand decorated il
Rozane art goods-Webster-Henness
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-03

Z. G.. Bonnell of Beeville returned
home yesterday, after a short visit
to Brownsville and Matamoros.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-01-27
Commence

A Story So Full Of Thrills
That When You Get
I through one Section You
Are Anxious for Another.
A Story that is Brimming
Full of Interest From Al
pha to Omega. : : :
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-02-22

The story opens In o Confederate tent
et a critical stage Of the Civil War. Gen.
Lee imparta to Capt. Wayne an important
meaaoEe TO LDng1trcet Accompanied oy
bergt Craig. an old army scout, Wayne
starts on hia mission. They get within
ness Wayne is taken for a Federal Of
nicer and "a young lady on horseback 10
given imN his charge. She ia q northern
Hirl and attempts TO escape. one OF the
horses HueHumbs and Craig goes through
with the Dispatches. while Wayne arc MY
Lady Of the North are left alone. They
seek shelter IN a hut and entering it IN
the dark a huge maatlm attacks wayne
girl shoots the brute lust tn time.
The owner on the hut. Jed Bunsuy, and
h~orsernen approach. d are lea by q
man claiming to be Red Lowrie, but who
proves to be Maj. Brennan. a Federal
Qlucer whom the Union girl recognizes.
He orders the arrest Of Wayne as a spy
and he is brought before Sheridan. who
Yeals the secret message. Wayne believes
Edith Brennan to be the wife OF Mai.
brennan He Is rescued by Jed Bungay.
VINO starts 20 reach Gen. Leo. while
Wayne in disguise penetrates to the ball
room. beneath which he had been lm-
prlsoned. He IS introduced to a Miss
Minor and barely escapes being unmask-
ca. Edith Brennan recognizing Wayne.
says she Will save him. Securing a pass
through the lines, they are confronted by
Qldqing Edith adieu, Wayne makes a
cash for liberty. He encounters Bungay.
tney reach the Lee camp and are sent
with reintorcements to join Early. In the
battle Of Shenandoah the regiment Is
2Nerwhelned and Wayne, while IN the
Wayne and Bungay are sent on a scout
ing detail.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-02-22

See what mean?" And placing one
slender foot upon a slat Of the trellis
she lifted herself up until she could
barely reach the refractory branch.
Now" she said. smiling down upon
me. please just hold me here for a
moment until l secure this end"
My hand was scarcely upon her in
support when the slender slat snapped
beneath her weight. AS she fell /
caught her with both arms For a
moment she lay, painting and startled
on my breast; then, as with a little
laugh she disengaged herself from my
embrace. we stood there hand In hand
and face to face with Edith Brennan.
Shall I ever forget the look within
her eyes? How plainly ! saw 1t. al
though she stood half hidden beneath
the shadow of the vines. Amusement,
incredibly. scorn were expressed
there. yet even'as / marked them all
became merged into proud uncon-
~sciousness. She would have turned
away without a word, but my com
panion stopped her
Edith. she cried eagerly, do you
not see? This Is Captain Wayne"
She turned toward me and slightly
inclined her head
I'll recognized Captaih Wayne, was
her calm answer. and regret greatly
having intruded upon him. It was en-
tirely unintenuonal and have no
desire to remain
could not have spoken at that mo
ment TO save my life IT fairly stunned
me TO realize the construction she 50
plainly placed upon the scene just
enacted Not 80 the girl at my side
Her cheeks flushed with indignation
and hef audacity gave her speech
which made matters even worse thar
before.
You are exceedingly free With YOU
criticisms. Edith. she exclaimed
sharply. as the latter turned her bacl
upon us Perhaps a would be as vel
for you first 10 ascertain the truth.
'You wholly mistake, was the cain
reply. II have not presumed 70 crit
else. Why should N II is not a mat
Tor which Interests me 10 the least
/ presume you have no further OBJ
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-02-22

wife out partially dressed ia the mid
die Of the night. looted the house Of
everything It contained OF value, and
then set IL on fire. You e we have
no men folks here, except two me-
groes. who have chung to us because
they were SO aged they we're afraid
70 leave-just mamma. Edith. my old
nurse. and myself. It seems SO lonely.
and Major Brennan and Arthur botn
insist It is no longer safe. So they
r coming with a cavalry escort to
take us all North. I am sure we shall
have q splendid time"
You have experienced no trouble,
then. thus fart"
-Oh. non at alive have not even
been bothered by scouting parties. Oh,
do not mean you; you are no bother.
But yesterday there was a horrible
man here; he came to the kitchen
door. and asked all sorts of lmpudent
questions. Mrs. Bungay actually had
to threaten him with e gun before be
would leave"
is Maria Bungay here. then7"
Why certainly; do you know herI
Isn't abe a delightful old dear-iust
as good as a man"
Her husband Is with my party.
~Jed-realiy7 Why. do you know,
Maria has got It into her head mat
he bad run away from her. / should
so love to witness their meeting; il
would be most interesting But you
must come into the house. Captain
Wayne; Edith viii be overjoyed to see
you again. although you know she f.
never demonstrauve. as ! am. It must
be awfully nice to be always cool and
calm, don't you think?"
Determined that / would not b
tempted, | yet hesitated, and my vi
vacious companion too everything
for granted at once.
"Oh, before we go in, won't o dc
me a favor?" she asked. But o.
course you win, ! was trying to I'd
this grapevine into place when you
surprised me, but l could not hold OF
with one hand and tie with the other
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-02-22

speaking about you only yesterday.
That is, / was, for really l do not re
call now that Edith made any remark
apropos Of the subject You have no
idea, Captain Wayne, what a hero |
have made you out to be. It would
make you positively vain If should
confess; why, Arthur has actually be-
come so Jealous that he has almost
forbidden me even to mention your
name In his presence. So when /
want to talk about you / am compelled
to 20 to Edith. She hasn't power to
stop me, you know, but I'm sure 1
must bore her awfully. And then to
think that when you stood there just
now, and / saw you gray uniform, /
actually thought the guerillas had
come. My heart beats so TO- a
hardly talk But how pale and hag-
gard you look-is It that horrible
wound which troubles you stiil?"
Il have been discharged from the
hospital only a short time, an
swered. as she paused to take breath
Indeed. this is my FIRST military sery-
ice for several months. yet am feel
ing quite strong again. Mrs Brennan
then. is still with you?
fOh. yes, we have been here all
winter long Il has been so dull, for
really nothing has happened, and the
valley is quite devoid OF inhabitants
-even the negroes have gone hunting
freedom. But Major Brennan and Ar
thur are to be here this afternoon.
and sometime tonight we are all Of
us going away together.
Eager as was TO meet Brennan,
mad no desire that We should meet 10
The presence Of his wife Better, far
better. would It be for me 10 leave at
once and without even seeing her.
rYou say o are about TO departf'
asked. determined 60 learn an pos.
sible regarding their plans, do you
90 North?"
yes. 10 Baltimore and Washington.
The guerillas are becoming So desper
ate la this ~neighborhood that we are
actually afraid 20 remain here longer
Thoy attacked the Cuyler plantation
only ten miles from here, two weeks
ago. killed old Mr. Cuylor. turned hi'
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-02-22

right Of me was an extensive grape
arbor, completely covered with vines.
the fresh green leaves forming q do
nghtful contrast to the deep blue sky
beyond. AS ! came opposite an open
ing leading into this erbor I suddenly
caught the hutter Of drapery and
stopped Instantly, my heart %throbbing
Ike a frightened girls. II was quite
dark beneath the vine shadow, and 1
could make out no more than that a
woman stood there. her back toward
me. busied at some task. Possibly
she felt my presence, for all &C once
she glanced around. and upon per
ceivlng me gave vent to a quick eE-
clamation Of terror.
Pardon me" / said hastily. and re-
moving my hat. but you have nothing
to fear"
There was a moments hesitancy on
her part, and I knew | was being scru-
tinized by a pair Of bright yes.
Surely" said a familiar voice, i
cannot be mistaken-you are Captain
Wayne"
Before could even answer she
stepped forth from her partial con-
cealment and advanced toward me
with cordially extended hands. It was
Celia Minor.
We'll. Of all menl" she cried gay
ly. her dark eyes smiling a most kind
ly welcome. "And Edith and I we're
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-02-22
CHAPTER xxvI.-contlnued.


He looked at me in surprise. Il
reckon, cap, as how ye don't know
much bout whut's a goin' on in Their
valley fer Their las few months. he
said soberly, rubbing down his mule
as he spoke. Tell ye what, thar iist
hain't no plantation houses left thar
now, thet's a fac, leastwise not north
o. Their lines we ms sorter hol onto
yit Sheridan he played hell with his
cavalry raids, an whut the blue-bellies
left Their burned guerillas an bush
whackers wiped up es clean es a slate.
DurD If a crow wudn't starve ter death
in Their valley now Why. cap, them
thar deserters an sich truck is or
ganized now till they're mighty nigh
an army, an they don't skeer fer nuth-
in les ner a regiment. i see more ner
a hundred an fifty IN one bunch up
on Their White Briar two week ago. an
they're worse ner a parcel er pirates.
1 reckon as how they got Marian. but
III bet she Civ EN- a hot OIL time afore
she done quit"
Rumors OF this state OF afairs to
the north and vest Of our defending
lines had already reached me-indeed,
the verihcation had formed part Of my
Instructions; but Bungay's homely yet
graphic description made the situation
appear terribly real, and my thought
went instantly forth to those / knew
who might even then be exposed TO
this great and unexpected danger.
The very conception Of Edith Bren-
nan in such hands as these was agony.
/ felt / could never rest until assured
Of her safety, and since my order
granted me full authority to prolong
my journey. | might ascertain whether
or not she yet remained within the
valley.
Jed" / asked, my mind finally set
tied. do you know the old Minor plan
%tation?'
"OT ledge Minors place? Sures it's
up on Their south branch OF Their Cow
skin"
Have those fellows got down that
Ear YETI"
oval / reckon not, Out durn If !
know fer sure, cap"
How long would it take US to reach
thereg"
Bout two days. ] reckon.
/ turned and looked at my men IN
some p%erplexity. They were scattered
along the edge Of the road, and only
one group had taken the %precaution to
build a fire. The sergeant lay HAT
upon his hack on a grassy knoll.
"Ebers." said sternly.
He arose ponderous, and came for
ward with a decidedly halting gait
'vos ! Sent for?" he asked
yes" / said Il want you to have
the men get their supper at once. as W.
shall be obliged to ride a good portion
of the night Get the men TO theii
supper We shall 80 on in an hour
How often since have smiled al
the expression upon his solemn roune
face as he turned ruefully awayl
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-02-22
cHAPrER XxvIL
AZ EmharraaaIna sIluaiIon.

An Embarrassing Situation.
1t was wen into the third day when
we came down into the fertile valley
OF the Cowskin- It had proven an I'M
eventlul ride thus far, for we had met
with no adventures and had observed
little worthy OF consideration from q
military standpoint
While constantly %observant OF those
points regarding which had been dis
patched. my one overmasterins
Thought during an those hours was the
possibility Of again meeting with Edith
brennan and proving OF some assist
ance TO her. Her greeting OF me ~
the Federal hospital had been go
sueetly gracious, SO marked with ten
der sympathy. whilo the memory OF
her words. aud eyen more Of the look
which accompanied them, had SO re-
manned with me in reimbursement
that longed 20 encounter her again.
cod knows what ! hoped for, Tor
knew ven It must an Inevitably end
IN despair. YET Ike the moth must
continue TO SINCE my wings until the
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-02-22

ROek-Taylor was always a iortu-
nate man. but doesn't it seem wonder
full that his luck should stay with htm.
to the very lastY
Raleigh-HoW was thnt2
Rock Why. he was operated on io1
the, removal Of a pearl which he had
accidentally swallowed while eating
oysters. and when the pearl wae ex
anlned q was found 10 be valuable
enough TO nay for both The operation
and the luneral-Pathhnder
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-02-22

lection 20 my returning 70 the housed
She did not SO much as deign "a
look again at either Of us. but as she
moved slowly out Of sight Miss Minor
turned and looked into my face with
questioning eyes What she may
have read there / know not, but she
sank back upon o bench and burst
into a merry peal Of laughter.
isn't Il perfectly ridiculousi" she
cried. as soon as she was able 70
speak. only I do hope she won't toll
Arthur"
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-02-22

Il tried to cure this for eighteen
months, but it gradually got worse. A
doctor advised ne 70 have my tonsils cut
out, but I did not like The idea. Another
doctor examined me, and told me the
same thing. I finally got 8 bottle Of
Peruna, and after 1 had taken one bottle
my throat was better. 1 bought and used
a dozen bottles, and saw ! was going to
get well, and I did"
Ask Your Druggist for q Free Peruna
Almanac for 1912.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-02-22
Awful Suspicion.

Freddie had been sick for some time.
and when his father anne into the
room to see how he was the young
ster surprised him by his questions.
why do you ask If / owe the doc
tor anything?" inquired his father.
because" replied Freddie, the
medicine he's been giving me lately
is something fierce. and | think he's
taking It out on me."-Judge.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-02-22
Slow.

"Myra, how long has Joe MENUS
been going with your
about IS years"
THAT seems IN awful long time"
Eyes; / sometimes wonder If Joe's
ever going TO ask me to marry him"
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-02-22

Caused Sore Throat and Ton
silltls. Restored BY
peruna.

Mr.. w. "a.
ii ousloy,
Green vnle,
Ten e see,
writes
Five years
ago ] took q
very severe
cold which
xosulted in
Ia grippe Il
never Yves so
bad of.I
was in bed
g e e r a /
weeks. and
W hen I did
get up I had
to nsiIftis