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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-06-10

This is really a conservative
statement-thc Courier is an I'M
usual motor car value. Appear
ancc. size, design and equipment
classify it much in excess OF
$3.50. Your motoring friends
realize that the Courier is q re-
markable car-and you'll want
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
WASHINGTON.

Great Britain's formal protest
against the toll provisions of the re-
Gently enacted Panama bill, was re-
ceived at the State Department.
Cotton ginned to December / was
11,S44,432 bales, the census bureau an
nounced. Round bales included were
1927 and Sea Island 51,275 bales.
President Taft was appealed to to
take some action looking to the purifi-
cation of the national capital and the
suppression of "brothels and certain
hotels"
The common towel was ordered
abolished from railroad cars, vessels,
all other interstate vehicles and from
stations. by Secretary Macveagh in an
amendment to the interstate quaran-
tine regulations.
Republican governors from n dozen
states and party leaders in Congress
with whom they informally conferred
agreed that no definite steps toward a
reorganization of the Republican par
ty, and a re-establishment of its strik.
ing forces are practical within year.
Increases in the freight rates on po-
fatoes ranging from ~ cents to 8
cents hundred pounds from points of
production in Nebraska, South Dakota,
Colorado and similar territory to all
destinations East. were held by the In
terstate Commerce Commission to be
unreasonable. Suspension OF proposed
advances was made permanent and
existing rates were ordered TO be
maintained for at least two years.
The North pole and the South pole.
through their respective discoverers,
will meet in Washington Jan. IL at the
annual banquet of the National Geo.
graphic Society.
Composition of the tribunal for ar
bitration of pecuniary claims between
the United States and Great Britain
has been determined upon by the two
governments. 1t was said Sir Charles
Fitzpatrick Of Canada will represent
Great Britain and Chandler p Ander-
son, counsellor of the Department of
State, the United States
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
CONGRESSIONAL.

Democratic members of the House
ways and means committee conferred
on plans for tariff revision at special
session.
Joint commission to investigate pur-
chases of American tobacco by for
eign governments, elected Senator
Martin chairman and organized for in
vestisation, which may take year.
The Senate judiciary committee con.
sidered President Taft's judicial ap-
pointments. but took no formal action.
Republican members received definite
information that Democrats of Senate
would probably try to hold up many
appointments in Southern states.
Radical differences of opinion be-
tween President Taft and Secretary Of
war Stimson on the question OF free
passage through the Panama canal Of
ships engaged In American coastwise
trade are disclosed In the annual re-
port Of the secretary to Congress.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
COUNT IN COLORADO
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS
AND SENATORIAL CANDIDATES
Figures Practically Same as Those
Published Immediately Fol-
lowing Election.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-According to figures given
out by the state canvassing board on
presidential electors and candidates
for United States senators. the Re-
publican candidates got the high vote
in Costilla, Huerfano. Las Animas,
Morgan and Sedgwick counties. Shat
roth and Thomas secured the high
vote in all other counties. State to-
tails:
Candidates for long term: Shafroth,
CD 11s,26O; Dawson, (R.) 66,94s;
Catlin, (Prog.) 5S,649.
Short term candidates: Thomas,
CD 111.633; Waterman, (R) 66.627;
Stevens, Prog.) 64,405.
The state totals for presidential
electors were: Democratic, ia 1882;
Progressive. 72,306; Republican, S.
3S6.
The official audit as completed by
the State Canvassing Board gives the
following vote on congressional candi-
dates: Edward T. Taylor, Democrat
elect, 115,143; Edward Heating, Demo
crat-elect. 110,516; Clarence p. Dodge,
Progressive, 64,S36; Samuel H. Kins-
ley, Republican, 63,714; Jesse j. La
ton, Republican. 62,0S5; Charles E.
Fisher, Progressive, 5S,764; Robert
kpight, Socialist. 16,10S; F. w. Brain
erd Socialist, 15,S0S; Samuel S. Stutz-
man, Prohibitionist, 1858
The comparative party vote in Colo
rado for the last two national cleo
tions follows:
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
CAUGHT FROM THE NETWORK OF
WIRES ROUND ABOUT
THE WORLD.
DURING THE PAST WEEK
RECORD OF IMPORTANT EVENTS
CONDENSED FOR BUSY
PEOPLE.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
WESTERN.

Joseph Patton, a grocer, was shot
and killed as he lay in his room ad-
joining his store at Wichita, Kan.
1t is the belief of DR.. Lewis B.
Fisher of the University of Chicago
that smoking soldiers are no good for
war.
Colorado-bred cattle again walked
honors in the international Stock
Show at Chicago.
William j. Westerfield, former state
senator and treasurer of Nevada, died
at San Leandro. where he has been
living for some time.
Citizens of Los Angeles awoke to
find with certainty that they had no
new city charter, but that the saloon
free lunch was left to them.
Mrs. A. T. Hall has resigned as
Suffrage Association, due she says, to
a contemplated move to California.
"Of the 6,973 applicants for mar
Rage licenses so far this year." saiu
Clerk Sparks of the marriage license
bureau at Los Angeles, more than
200 admitted that the girls spoke
first
Mrs. Minnie La Duque of Dallas,
Tex, was acquitted of the charge of
numbering her husband, w. II. La
Duque, last summer because of his at
tentions to other women. Hers was a
Ct, iuht Of III 10
A check for $4,000 was mailed from
Union Pacific headquarters at Omaha
to Conductor NJ. f. Smith, who two
months ago caused the capture of Will
liam Lounsberry, after he had robbed
the mail car ON a Union Pacific train
between Kansas City and Lawrence,
Kan.
President-elect Woodrow Wilson be-
gan the final stages of his vacation in
Bermuda by beginning work on his
message to the New Jersey Legisla-
ture. He practically has concluded his
period of recreation and social en-
sagements and expects to work steadi-
ly from now until he starts on the
Eomeward voyage.
The Episcopal church of the district
of Nevada. in convocation at Reno,
was placed on record by adoption of a
resolution pledging the clergymen to
require a certificate of health before
performing a marriage ceremony lin
any case where there is a reasonable
doubt as to the fitness of either party
for marriage"
Rebels attacked the north-bound
passenger train stranded below Juarez
on the Mexican Central railway, cap
tured the guard of thirty federal SOL
dicrs. robbed the passengers and
burned the train, report refugees ar
irving at Ell Paso. Tex. on another
train which was compelled to return
to the border.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
SPORT.

Fifteen teams started in the twenti-
eth annual six-day bike race at Madi-
son Square Garden, in New York.
Claude j. Rothgeb. captain. of the
Illinois football eleven in 1903, has
been offered a position as coach O.:
the Ohio State University.
]. LIGHTER, the University of Illinois
swimmer, equalled the worlds record
in the tank at Urbana, ILL.,, when he
plunged sixty feet in twenty-five Sec
onds.
Batting honors of the American AS.
sociation go to Shortstop Butler of the
st. Paul Club according to official
averages issued by President Chiving.
ton of Chicago. N
Dutch" Brill, star end tackle of ths
Aggie football team at Fort Collins
during the past season and an All-Star
choice, was selected to lead the team
on the gridiron next year.
A rumor is current that the Phila-
delphia National Baseball Club has
been purchased by Governor John X.
Tener of Pennsylvania and Robert A.
Balfour, Philadelphia capitalist.
Red" De Laittre, the hard-hiting
tackle on the School OF Mines eleven
at Golden. was elected captain of the
1913 eleven team upon the arrival Of
the squad from the coast
Carney Schreiber, famous horseman,
is trying to revive the racing game in
Missouri. He was in Kansas City visit
ing horsemen and talking to a number
of the members of the Legislature
about the prospects of a bill to restore
racing in the state.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
WILSON GETS
DEATH THREAT
SECRET SERVICE MEN ARREST
THREE WooDcHoPPERs WHO
DEMANDED $5,ooo.oo.
FAMILY IS WORRIED
LETTER TO PRESIDENT ELECT
MENTIONS MCKINLEY AND
ROOSEVELT.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
New York.-A letter received by
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New
States, threatening him with death
unless he paid $4,000. led to the ar
rest by federal officials of three wood
choppers living in log huts at Ford
Mine, an iron mining settlement ad
joining the town of Wharton, in Nor
ris county, New Jersey.
The men arrested were Jacob Dunn
thirty-five years old, otherwise known
as Mig; his brother, Warren Dunn
thirty-two years old, known as pete,
and Seeley Davenport, twenty-cight
years old, known as Snake"
Before being taken to Newark
where the three prisoners were ar.
raigned before United States Commits
sioner Stockton and ordered by him to
the Essex county Jail. in $4,000 bonds
to await a hearing, Warren Dunn is
said to have charged his brother ia
cob with having written the threaten.
ing letter to Governor Wilson.
The letter, it transpired, was re-
ceivod at the governors office in
Trenton on November 11th last, and
was opened by his private secretary
Joseph T. Tumulty.
The body of the letter read:
Mr.. Woodrow Wilson: | am now
agoin to warn you OF what we are
agoin TO do to you as we didn't want
Teddy or Mckinley either. They got
shot Just the same way Wilson, you
have got the office as President. Yes
and We are death to Presidents, so
now Wilson if you have got $4,000 in
gold for this party we will spair your
life but if not we will shoot you be.
fore you get in the office as sure as
your name is Wilson so We give you
time to think the matter over we will
know what you are doing right or
wrong. But if you don't send the
$4,000 you will be sorry that you
didn't. Say Wilson we are not bit
backward in telling you what we mean
to do to you SO if you want to live
and hold your office just send $4,000
in gold by November the oath and
send it by mail if you don't we will be
on your track soon. Address p. Shad-
unk, r. F. d. Route 2, Box 43, Whar.
. ton, New Jersey"
1t was learned that Governor vii.
sun was inclined to make light of the
threat contained in the letter but that
his wife and daughters took differ.
ent view of the matter. Mrs. Wilson,
particularly, was alarmed, and insist.
ed ON an investigation, to which the
governor reluctantly consented.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
FOREIGN.

Lieutenant General Count Terauchi,
governor general of Korea, was ap.
pointed premier of Japan in success,
sion to Marquis Saionji, according to
the Asahi.
That the Standard Oil Company aid
ed the Madero revolution was the
charges made by Rogue Gonzales Gar
"a in speech in the chamber of depu.
ties at Mexico City.
\ The accumulation of Austrian troops
on the Servian frontier and the provo.
oative language of the Viennese news
papers have led to renewed excitement
and feeling in Servia.
Nine men are believed to have been
killed at Cordova, Alaska, when a
snowshde On Copper mountain carried
away seven buildings OF the Great
Northern Development Company.
Informal instructions have just been
sent from the vatican to Catholic
archbishops, bishops and priests in
the United States to plan their visits
to Rome and to the pope in groups
or parties.
The American embassy has demand.
ed to know of the Mexican foreign Of.
flee why o. ]. Langendorff, the broth.
er-in-law of the American consular
agent at Parral. Chihuahua, James I.
Langendorff. is imprisoned.
Two fires at Winnipeg caused losses
aggregating $130,000. The wholesale
IN a 6xt-D ~ nf
and tent factory adjoining were dam.
aged $S0,000. A short time earlier the
building occupied by the Saturday Ev-
ening Post burned, causing loss Of
$4,000.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
GEN ERAL.

The New York statement of the
Copper Producers Association for No
vember shows an increase in stocks on
hand of 9.419,095 pounds, compared
with the previous month.
By action in the Laporte, Ind, Cir
cult Court Miss Catherine Baker. sole
heir of John H. Baker of Michigan
City, became possessed of her fathers
estate. which is believed to amount to
20.000,000.
NJ. Jusserand. the French ambassa-
dor to the United States, announced at
a meeting of the French institute at
New York gift of 100000 from
James Stillman, banker, to the School
of Fine Arts in Paris.
Posthumous triplets were born to
Mrs. Gordon of Tatesville, Bedford
county, Pa, at the hospital at Roaring
Springs, and the doctor believes they
will live, although the mother died an
hour before their birth.
Elizabeth Land. a bride of one day,
at Logansport. Ind, shot and killed
Mrs. Mary Copple. who, at the wed!
ding supper, is alleged TO have told
other guests that the bridegroom had
selected an ngly and worthless woman
for life partner
Phoebe Davis, known to playgoers
the country over for her longtime i'm.
personation of the role of Anna Moore.
the prosecuted heroine in Way Down
10 or cd ut har hnp in, I
n. Y. She had been i'll for months.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
c. q 8. Must open Como Link.

Denver.-In an exhaustive opinion,
in which the principle is laid down
that the railroad corporations owe L
higher duty to the public than to their
stockholders. and that their first duty
10 to give service and not to make big
dividends, the Supreme Court ordered
the Colorado & Southern to reopen
the narrow gauge line between Denver
and Leadville. The part Of this line
between Como and Breckenridge has
been closed for about two years.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
Woman Leaves 100 Descendants.

Boulder.-Four generations of de-
scendants, 100 in number, residents OF
Colorado, Nebraska and California
survive Mrs. Nancy Admire, who died
aged seventy-eight, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. w. II. Spicer, near Su.
perior. She leaves eight children
sixty grandchildren, thirty great-grand.
children and two great-great-grand.
children. Mrs. Admire has lived In
Colorado since 1887. coming hero from
Nebraska with her husband. George
w. Admire, and settling near Morri
son. For the last fifteen years she
has lived in Boulder county.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
To Raise Fine Cattle on Austin Ranoh.

Denver.-The Austin ranch, one of
the largest and perhaps the most ex-
ftensively improved one in Colorado,
was sold by Mrs. Florence Austin, the
owner. The purchasers were Joseph
Vincent and Joseph Fenton, both of
Dayton, o., who will raise fancy cattle
on the ranch and make their summer
homes there. The place is fifteen
miles from Alamosa. The coDsidera-
tion was S245,000. The barns and 9th
er buildings. including a magnificent
residence that cost something like
100000, are of cement and are said to
be the most imposing ranch buildings
in the state. Mrs Austin, who is
widow of Robert Austin, will still
make her home in Colorado. having
Denver as her headquarters. but will
spend much OF her time in the future
travelling.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
Woman Must Paw $1,000 for Steer,

Denver.-The Supreme Court af-
firmed the decision of the lower court
in the now noted Garfield county steer
case and Mary E. Mitchell must pay
q fine of $1,000 for larceny of steer.
The decision was handed down by JUS
tice Gabbert.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
Work ON Largest Ditch Begins Soon.

Meeker.-Advices from st. Louis are
to the effect that work on the big
North Fork ditch. which, when COM
pleted, will be the largest water car
rier in the world, will begin with the
first spring thaw. The ditch will wa
ter 100000 acres of land. 100000 of
which are in this section and 100000
In eastern Utah. 1t will cost 100000
600 and will be hundred and fxty
miles long.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
Roosevelt Denounces Idaho Judges.

Chicago.-Theodore Roosevelt and
George w. Perkins were leading fig
ures at the National Conference of
the Progressive party. Roosevelt, di-
crossing from prepared address, de-
lvered a vigorous attack upon the
Idaho Supreme Court for its decision
during the recent campaign regarding
presidential electors.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
Bandit Killed in Pistol Duel.

Memphis, Tenn.-In a police raid on
house in the outskirts of Memphis
kinney" Bergen, believed to be a
widely-known safe-blower, was killed
by city detectives. Frank Holloway,
who is credited with police record
in many cities; Brantley Mitchell,
John Mccoy and Mrs. John Mccoy,
were arrested.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12

Cheyenne. Wyo.-Mrs. Maggie Au
France, the richest woman in Wyom.
Ing, was found guilty In second
trial in connection with an alleged vio-
lation Of the Mann white slavery act.
She was sentenced to one year and
one day In the federal prison at Leav.
onworth. Kan.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
Mrs. JuiIIard Gives 500, 900 for Gym

Colorado Springs.-A gift of 100000
to erect mems gymnasium and gen.
sral building at Colorado college.
equaled only by one of like amount
several years ago by the late General
w. ]. Palmer, has been made by Mrs.
A. d. Juillard of New York city.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
Man and Wife Shot to Death.

Denver.-Poverty stalking at the
gateway to old age. displaced the WIS.,
ions OF gold, comfort and happiness,
and caused Dewitt C. Johnson, rail
road man. inventor and speculator. of
Hutchinson, Kans., to kill his wife,
Belle Foster Johnson, and then to
send bullet though his own brain.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
Traps Big Golden EAGLE.

VICTORIA golden eagle. measuring
six feet six inches from tip to tip.
WAS captured six miles south of this
city in trap set by Frank Wllbelms.
Tho birds right foot was torn in ef-
forts to free itself from the trap.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
Pioneer Charles A. Kline Dies.

Buena Vista, Colo.-Charles A.
Kline, eighty-six, who helped survey
the present townsite of Buena Vista,
died at the home of A. j.. Pelter
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
XIII six Mountain Lions.

Loyeland.-Six mountain lions have
been killed in the mountains just west
of this city this winter.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12
British Steamer With Twenty Missing

Louisburg, b. C.-The British steam.
er Morien, with a crew of twenty men,
is thought to have been lost in one OF
the recent storms.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12

Don't be misled. Ask for Red Cross
Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes.
At all good grocers. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-12

An old topper says that none are SO
blind as those who refuse an eye
opener.
Evening journal., 1912-10-17
COL. ROOSEVELT
PASSES FIRST
RESTLESS NIGHT

Continued From First Page.)
The Colonel, however, now talks
considerably about the shooting, al
though at first he seemed to avoid
discussion of it.
Il felt no pain at all for the first
fifteen minutes" he said to one Of the
doctors, "it was not until after /
reached the Auditorium and began to
speak that the wound began to give
me trouble"
Nobility Sends Sympathies.
A thousand new kilograms and let
ters from all quarters of the globe
awaited John f. McGrath and Elbert
Martin, Roosevelts. secretaries, when
they reached the hospital this morn
ing So great was the pile that they
could not cope with the task of going
through it and the help of Theodore
Roosevelt Jr., and Philip j. Roose-
welt was enlisted.
At the Colonel's request the prac-
tice of giving out kilograms and ca
Diagrams from crowned heads and
members Of the nobility was discon-
tinued as Roosevelt feared that some
Of his friends across the water might
be offended by the publicity. If the
great mass of flowers sent to the Col
onel were placed in his room the place
would be converted into a green
house Today the patient directed
that most of the roses, carnations and
other floral tributes be sent to the
rooms of other patients in the hopi-
tai
Evening journal., 1912-10-17
SETTLEMENT
BEGINS WORK

The Peoples Settlement held its gen
eral opening last night preparatory TO
resuming its fall and winter work. About
two hundred people took new member
ship cards and paid their first months
dues.
AZ $50 o'clock this afternoon DR..
George c. Mcrliatrick will open the eye,
ear and throat dispensary
The gymnasium was opened last night
70 the young women's class in charge OF
Miss Dyer. who also has charge of a class
at Friends School Hereafter the gym.
nasium will be open on Monday and
Wednesday afternoon for girls and on
Monday and Wednesday nights for young
women. All classes vii be in charge OF
Miss Dyer. The gymnasium will be open
on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon for
boys, and on the same nights to young
men.
Ralph b. Jones of the University OF
Pennsy ylvania vii have charge of the
boys and mems classes. He is con-
sidered very fine athlete and the Set.
Element expects great results under his
teaching,
Evening journal., 1912-10-17
VETERINARIANS
HEAR ADDRESSES

Several interesting papers were read
and addresses heard last night, at a
meeting Of the members OF the State
Veterinary Medical Association, at the
Hotel Wilmington.
DIR. james Il. MahafTy, president OF the
organization, presided. DR.. John Il.
Mohler OF the Bureau Of Animal In
dustry in Washington was scheduled to
discuss the 26,O000o0 loss of horses in
the west, but was unable to be present
DR.. X. NJ. Staly of Harrisburg. Pa,
delivered an address on Rabies, which
was interesting and was enthusiastically
discussed
Professor John w. Adams of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania made an ad-
dress on 'Umbilical Hernia" also spoke
on an Operation for Corpus Cavanos-
um."
Dr. Horace w. Hoskins of the Ameri-
can Veterinary Medical Association ex-
planned the object of the fiftieth ami
versary of the association. to be held in
New York in September of 1913. Dur
ing the meeting Dr. r. c. Reed of Della
ware College was admitted as a member.
DIR. Mohler will speak at the next meet
ing OF the association, he having signifcd
his intentions in his regrets which he
sent OF his inability TO be present at
last nights meeting.
Evening journal., 1912-10-17
GREECE ASKS
AMERICAN RED
CROSS FOR AID

Delaware Chapter, Of the American
Red Cross, has received a telegram
from the Red Cross headquarters in
Washington, stating that a request
from the wife Of the Minister Of
Foreign Affairs Of Greece, has been
received. asking on behalf Of the
Greek Red Cross. financial assistance
and trained nurses from the society in
this country. President Taft and the
American Ambassador at Constanti-
nope, have also asked that aid be
given in this work.
The Delaware Red Cross wants to
do its share in the work, and TO that
end asks the public to send contribu-
tions to Henry NJ Candy, 600 Equit-
able Building. who is the treasurer Of
the State society.
Evening journal., 1912-10-17
MRS. WOODROW WILSON
NOT TO VISIT In CITY

According TO special dispatch from
Baltimore Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wife
of the Democratic candidate for Pres
ident. and their daughter, Miss Jessie
Wilson. are to visit in Wilmington
on Friday evening. They are in Bal
timore for today and part of tomor-
row.
Mrs. Willard Salisbury today, when
asked about the reported visit Of Mrs
Wilson to this city, said that the
Democratic nominee would not get to
Wilmington tomorrow. She could not
say whether Miss Wilson would visit
in this city.
Evening journal., 1912-10-17
srAR ENTERTAINING COURSE.

The star entertainment course an
nounced by the Ladies Aid Society of
Bethany Baptist church sometime ago,
will open next Tuesday evening, October
%, in the chapel. "'rhe Boston Male
Quartetta" will render an exceptionally
pleasing program. This is one of the
best male quartettes on the platform.
They are gentlemen of culture, famous
singers. soloists of instrument and
voice, singing songs of today and yester
day Other numbers in the course
viii be-
DR.. Gabriel r. Maguire on November
2s. lecture. on "With An lrshmen
Through the Jungles of Africa" Jan
uary, "a 1918. "The Peterson Sisters"
and a concert; February IA. 1918. ''rhe
Prier Quintette" will give program
that win please the most eNactiug audi
ence; March Is, 1913. Robert O. Bow
man, will appear in playing many parts
in single evening lie is an expert in
character portrayals.