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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17

What's the matter with Alton. III
inOis? A storm passed to and fro over
the city three times on one night. Two
miles of streets were destroyed when
a wall Of water nine feet high pass
ed along them. drowning three per-
ons Yet the storm was not felt sew
en- miles away from the city in any
direction. The weather appeared to
be after Alton and nobody else.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17
Waco's Business League.

Waco, July 1.-THE Young Mems
Business League has secured new and
commodious quarters at 700 Austin
Street. The assembly room is 50X100
feet and the suite has been furnish
ed completely with new furniture.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17
however.

The pictures of William McCombs,
who will manage the democratic cam
paign, as chairman Of the national
central committee, give him a youth
full, not to say juvenile, appearance.
He is not so young as he looks pro-
badly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17
Freign Capital in Texas.

Fort Worth July 17.-From the
most conservative estimate, there was
approximately s16,11O,OO0 of foreign
capital invested within the state dur
ing the month of June. The majority
of this mount was invested in NUM-
cipal and electric railway securities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17

Even Col Harvey has come over TO
wilson's support. The democrats APP
parently are thoroughly united this
year. and the party's prospects by
success were never brighter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17

Now comes an Austrian savant. Or.
Raoul Auernheimer. and declares
that beautiful women exist no long
er. 'The beauty of n century ago. -
he remarks. was divine. The beau
~ OF today from an earthly
paradise." This news should have
b.oken to Is with more tact The
AAatement is too brutally abrupt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17

A recent hot day in Pittsburg fur
nishes this rather grim record. Three
dead from the heat. Three drowned
while seeking refuge from the heat
in the river. Two suicides by per-
sons crazed with heat. Yet the Their
mometer only registered S9.1 in the
shade.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17
WEDNESDAY, JULY II, 1912.

The Herald is authorized to an
nounce G. G.. HALLMARK as a can
didate for the office of County School
Superintendent, subject to the ac-
ton Of the Democratic primaries,
July 81, 1912.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17

+. Now comes Ell PasO with a million
dollar packing house project. Which
indicates that the far West Texas
metropolis is going some.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17
Terms of Subscription

Daily-Published every morning
except Sunday, by mail postpaid to
any point in the United States, Mex
leo or Cuba or delivered by carrier
TO any part Of the city, West
Brownsville, Texas, or Matamoros,
Mexico, one year $500; six months
$500; one month so cents.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17

A city's destiny usually lies in
the hands Of a few men. If they are
the right kind we need have no fear
of the ultimate outcome.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17

Col. Roosevelt's friends contend in
his favor that he Is a temperate man.
This does not apply to his politics,
however.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17

At last the city slaughterhouse is
to be provided with water, and in a
few days more the condition there
will be relieved.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17
CITY BUILDING I

Texas iobbing houses, while not
capitalized as high as eastern houses
can actually sell you goods at a
cheaper Price than you can get any
where. They save you the freight
and rough handling also.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17

Money spent in advertising will re-
turn to you with a usury rate of in
terest tttached.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17

Don't take your politics too serious
ly. 1t may make your dish Of crow too
unpalatable to be eaten.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17
NEW MASONIC LODGE
AT SAN BENITO

Deputy Grand Master J. j. Cooke of
the Masonic Grand Lodge Of Texas.
accompanied by Or q. Fl. Thorn. past
grand master OF the brownsville
lodge. went to San Benito last night
for the purpose OF organizing a new
Masonic lodge ;hcra.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17

The tide Of foreign capital a. well
as immigration is fast coming to Tex
as-is your city getting her share?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17

In England there is a chalk which
is very cheap and can be burned in
A crate with coal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17

Ramsey stock is advancing, and it
looks as if Texas were about to up
set the two-term precedent this year.
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THE MODEL
SURPLUS ANO UNDIVIDED PROFITS $H5, 100000

THE MODEL LAUNDRY.
We have recently installed in Cleaning and Pressing department a
Hoffman Steam Pressing Machine"
In pressing cloths with this machine. live dry steam IL brought. III d-
rect contact with the material, the garment is pressed uniformly, set
and steriized at n operation. Searching is utterly impossible.
This process is more sanitary than the old method and the work III bet
ter Our operators are skilful and our prices ire slightly lower than for.
merly.
Coat and pants. steamed and pressed $50.
Coat and pants, cleaned and pressed 100
Skirts, steamed and pressed $50. up.
Other garments in proportion. >-1yrgH
TRY US PHONE No I
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17

Entered at the Postonce at Browns
vile Texas, as Second Glass Mail
Matter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-17

The race is always p the swift
when it comes to city building.
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RAILROAD TIME B
st. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico
Main Line.

st. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico
Main Line.
No. 102 leaves 4:40 a. m.
No. 1O4 leaves $3.50 p. m.
No. 1O1 arrives 1850 p. m.
No. 1913 arrives 11:40 a. m.
Branch Line.
No. 122 leaves GAS a. m.
No. 121 arrives 500 p. m.
Motor Car.
To points up the valley.
No. 124 leaves $40 D. m.
No. 1913 arrives 10: Is a. n.
National Lines Of Mexico.
Passenger depot at MatamorJs.
Standard Time.
Monterey & intermediate Points.
Leave-7:16 a. m.
Arrive-7:0O p. m.
Between Brownsville and Point
Isabel
Effective Saturday, HAY II, 1912.
Days other than Saturday, Sunday
and Monday
Brownsville Point Isabel
Nv S:3Q a. m. Ar 10000 a. m.
Ar 600 p. m. Lv 4:30 a. N.
Saturday
Lv 1900 a.. m. Ar 1890 p. m.
Ar GOO p. m. Lv 4:30 p. m.
Lv 700 D. m. Ar $3.50 p. IN.
Sunday
Ar $3.50 a. m. Lv 700 a. m.
Nv 1900 a. m. Ar 1890 p. m.
AR $3.50 p. m. Lv 500 p. m.
Monday
Ar $3.50 a. m. Lv 700 a. m.
Lv 11:00 a. m. Ar 1880 p. m.
AR 900 p. m. Lv 4:30 p. m.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
ALL IS READY FOR 4 JOLLY PLAY DAY The Free Kindergarten Has Charge of East Lake
 Park Today

All the features for Birmingham Play IDay at East Lake park today are ar |ranged. the latest one being an exhibi-
 tiof, of swimming races by the Young |sfen,s Christian association The asso- Fciation will also have ball game played Ebstween teams of the Young Mems Chris |tian associations Junior Indoor league. EThese games are regularly scheduled [garnes and no doubt will prove very fn- |teresting. Still another attraction will |bei a game of water polo
 The people of Birmingham are very |much interested in the outcome Of the tendeavor by the ladies of the Free Kin |dergarten association. who have charge |of the Play Day. It is the hope of the ladies to make the day an annual event. EThey will have charge of all of the at |trsctfons at East Lake park and will |also serve a light luncheon and have a |barbeeue. The proceeds of the day will Ego toward financing the social settlement |work recently taken up by the managers |of the. Birmingham Free Kindergarten Association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
COMMENCEMENT BEGINS
 TOMORROW AT AUBURN

have been made for love feast of the old graduates at the Alumni banquet Monday evening Among the speakers will be Dr. II. NJ. Hamill of Nashville. Tenn, a graduate of the class of 1867, and one of the most prominent Sunday school
 workers of thesworld; Dr. J ! Mullins, president of the Southern Baptist Thdu- | logical seminary Louisville, Ky: Gov. Emmet O'Neal the Rev. Thomas Mangun of the south Alabama Methodist confer- ence and Dr. C. c. Thach president of the Alabama Polytechnic institute. The banquet will be held in Smith dining hall immediately after the festival of lights. Auburns annual outdoor carnival
 Dr. Mullins of Louisville will deliver the commencement sermon and Dr. Vance of Nashville will deliver the commences ment address Wednesday morning. Class oratons the alumni oration by J. E. D. Shpp of AmerIeus, Ga, the battalion re- view by the governor, competitive in- dlvidual and company drill an exhibition of the college laboratories and shops will fill out the programme of the three days from Sunday to Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01

Auburn, May 31.-(Special)-Aubu year of work came to close Thursday afternoon and the little railroad station was packed soon after with number of college students who went to their homes before Commencement. The number of departures was relatively small, because the attractive commencement programme entails exercises and other features which will keep a great many of the students until next Wednesday, when the final commencement exercises will be held.
 Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the in- terim between examinations and the for maj commencement programme, has been given over almost entirely to social fea- tuies which make commencement at Au- burn so attractive. The hop of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity Thursday night. a dance given by the Thendara club Friday morning and the hop of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Friday night were most enjoyable. The Kappa sigma reception Saturday morning and the sophomore-freshman hop Saturday night are awaited with much interest.
 Some of the features of the period pre- liininary to commencement was concert by the Auburn Glee club and open air concerts by the Auburn student band Thursday and Friday evenings.
 Auburns commencement bids fair to be a pleasurabIe occasion. Arrangements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
CORNERSTONE LAID AT WOMEN'S SCHOOL

Montgomery, May s1.-(Special )-The cornerstone of the Julia Pratt hall of the Womens College of Alabama was laid this afternon with Masonic ceremonies. The programme for the occasion was one of unusual interest and impressiveness. including an oration by the Rev. Dr. l.. c. Branscomb of the First Methodist church of Birmingham, and other exer- cses. Tn the cornerstone a number of articles were deposited, which included photographs of the donor of the building, Mrs. Julia Pratt, of Prattviile; pho tograph of the building, several news papers of the day and other articles.
 Past Grand Master Lawrence H. Lee of Montgomery was in charge of the Masonic ceremonies. MT. Lee was assisted in the ceremony by Deputy Grand Master Joseph Ross. Senior Grand Warden Rob- ert S. Teague, Grand Chaplain J o. Grog- an, Grand Treasurer John w. Terry, Grand Secretary George A. Beauchamp and Grand Marshall David s. McIver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
BRAKEMAN PAINTS
 ON TOP OF FREIGHT

Huntsville, May 31.-(Special )-Rube Shelton. young brakeman employed by the Southern railroad. is in the city hos pital suffering from an apparently fatal wound in the side that was sustained when his body was slammed against an upright support at the Belle Nina bridge Shelton was climbing down the ladder on the side of a freight car as the train pulled under the bridge and he leaned too far out his side striking a nail or splin- ter in the bridge support. A terrible gash was torn in his side. He did not lose his nerve, but climbed back on the car and walked on top of the train to the caboose, where he fell fainting to the floor. The young man was brought to the hospital in Huntsville and it is not believed he can recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
D. A. R.'s Elect Officers
DROPS DEAD WHILE
 WORKING IN FIELD
S. M. Pearson, One of Albertville's Pioneer Citizens, Found Dead
 Thursday Afternoon

Albertvlle. May s1.-(speciaL)-s. M. Pearson, one of Albertville's pioneer cit izens, was found dead late yesterday aft ernoon in his field near town, where he had been at work. He did not return home at the usual time and relatives becoming alarmed. a search was insti- tuted which resulted in finding his life less body Heart failure was the cause of his death.
 In the death of MT. Pearson Albert vile loses one of her most influential citizens. He was instrumental in the up- building of the town and his untimely death was a great shock. He is sur vived by his widow and three children: Mrs F. H. Moody and Mrs W. K. Christian of Albertville, and Prof. J. M Pearson, superintendent of the Alexan- der City public schools.
 The funeral will take place from his late residence Saturday morning, being conducted by the Rev. J. NJ. MeKlesky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
.SKYSCRAPER ID BE READY AUGUST l Eighty-Five Per Cent of
 American Trust Offices
 Are Already Rented

II was announced yesterday that the American Trust and Savings bank sky scraper would be ready for rental oc- cupants by August 1, if nothing un- foreseen occurs between this time and that date.
 The banking rooms, however, will not be occupied until about october l. The work has progressed very rapidly and satisfactory to the builders as well as the contracting firm doing the work.
 Superintendent LaBarre. who Is in charge here for the Jones Construction company, has been performing some fine work and making excellent time fin the construction of the latest sky scraper here. The American Trust will be occupied by some of the best known companies in Birmingham. and is said to be about s5 per cent rented at this time. Ross C. smith is in charge of the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
COMPRESSED AIR
 IN MANS STOMACH,
 DEATH RESULTS

Kenosha, Wis. May 3l.-Michael Vol ukus was killed here last night in pe- culiar accident. While working with a tube connected with a compressed air tank the escaping air came in contact with the flesh, which was torn away. The air, with the pressure Of lo1 pounds to the square inch was forced into an intestine. The mans internal organs were dislodged and torn, as were the muscles.
 The man lived for four hours after the accident, but did not regain consciousness. The police heard that some of the mans fellow worlsmen had been responsible for the death of yoIukus by trying to play q practical joke, and an investigation was started
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
 SOME CHANGES IN MILITARY CIRCLES

Montgomery. May 3l.-tSpecial.)-A com mission as captain of Company l., First infantry, has been issued to Robert R. covington of Headland. The adjutant general also announced today the resisna- tion of Capt Hugh s. Haygood Of Ever green, commander of Company k, First infantry, and the retirement of Walter l.. Pitcher first lieutenant of Company of Dotnan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
Lightning Plays Hayoc

During severe thunderstorm light ming struck the residence of Edgar Morrow in New Decatur, Many shingles were knocked off the roof and the roof set on fire The fire was quickly ex- tinguished and no other damage was done
 report comes from Moulton. saying that at that place lightning struck the barns of John Callahan and Will Shell ton, destroying both barns completely
 In Callahans barn six head of cat tie were burned to death and in the barn of Shelton two mules and two horses were burned to death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
O'Neal Grants Paroles

Montgomery, May Sl.-tspecial) )-Gov- ernor O'Neai today granted a 60 day parole to Jim Wilson. a Calhoun county negro, who was sentenced to serve two years in the penitentiary for arson in the second degree. Another recipient of executive clemency is W. F. Carson Of Anniston. who was sentenced to serve a term for violating the prohibition laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
----7-------7----77's'77
 Gubernatorial Appointments

Montgomery. May a.-(Special)-Gov- srnor oNeaI has appointed Charles Clark
 of Coden member of the oyster com |nission to succeed Daniel Bosarge, de eeased. Other gubernatorial appointments arc hs follows: Pension examiner, F. H. Mason of IBrewton, Eseambia county. Jury Commissioner A. R. Cline of We
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
Obligations Met

Montgomery. May si.-tspeeial) )-Time- ly assistance on the part of the convict department enabled the state to meet It's regular monhly pay roll today. With a depleted treasury and pay day at hand, state officials looked to the convict de- s563 300.90 more than enough to meet the that bureau turned over to the treasury s5s,3oo.so, more han enough to meet the regular pay roll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
LAST RECEPTION ON WHITE HOUSE LAWN

Washington, May 31.-Under the spell |of an almost ideal day, the President and Mrs. Taft gave the last of the series of snrinr lawn parties in the White House grounds today. The military and naval
 hides to the President were clad in white, the Marine band in scarlet blue and mem berss uf.the diplomatic corps wore showy Uniforms with much gold lace Hundreds bf government officials and members of Eongress with their wives were among the hi her srllpsts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
Bath Bank Closes Doors

Rochester N. r.. May d.-The George w Hallock private bank at Bath closet its doors today. Reuben R. Lyon, In tenn porary charge. said the assets would sx- ccrd liabilities and ascribed the present situation to iberality in loans. The baux had deposits of between s600,0o0 and Nag.- coo. and had done business since lS43.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
Killed in pistnl Duel

Prague, Okla, May 3l.-After the wife Of William H. Barringer, owner of | shooting gallery made complaint that her husband had threatened to murder her. Franl; Myers. city marshal and deputy sheriff. endeavored to arrest Barringer. and in the pistol duel that resulted Bar ringer was killed here this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
HEAVIEST RAIN IN YEARS IN MADISON
Official Gauge Shows 3:62 Inches Fell Tuesday Night
PEACH CROP UNHURT
J. B. Dublin and Miss Minnie Trot- man Wed-Lot Sale in Hunts vile - Woman's Missionary
 Union Elects Officers

Huntsville, May S1.-(special)-Th fact that the rainfall of Tuesday night was the heaviest that has fallen in this sec ton in many years was made known last night by Mir. Patton. who keeps the weather station near Madison. The off cial rain gauge showed that s62 inches of rain fell during the night. The heaviest precipitation previous to that time this season was 2S5, on March g.
 For the month of May the precipitation has been 7.10 inches. and so far this year the rainfall is about equal to that of a whole normal year. One curious fact relative to the record breaking rain of Tuesday night was that the ground was so dry that the water was nearly all inn mediately absorbed and there were. no overfows of creeks.
 Quiet Wedding
 J. B. Dublin a prominent young busi- ness man of Decatur. formerly of Madi- son, and Miss Minnie Lou Trotman of Madison, came to Huntsville last night and were married by Elder smithson at the home of MT. Welch. A small party of relatives and intimate friends per formed the ceremony.
 Lot Sale
 The first auction sale of city lots that has been held here in the last two years or more was conducted yesterday after noon in the Mountain View addition when every lot in that addition was sold The average price paid was s65.
 Officers Elected
 The woman's Missionary union of the First Baptist church last night elected Miss Edna Cleveland as president. to succeed Mrs. M. B. Neece, who died few days ago. Mrs. Frank D. Ware. a daughter of Mrs. Neece, was elected sec retary, to succeed Miss Cleveland.
 Peach Crop Unhurt
 The peach crop of north Alabama so far has escaped every danger. and if there is no unexpected set back it will be the largest grown in more than ten years.
 D. A. R.'s Elect Officers
 At the annual election of Twickenham Town chapter Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution. the following officers were elected: Mrs. Francis Tappey, re- gent; Mrs. Henry Chase. vice regent Mrs. A. L. Rson, treasurer: Miss Shelby Patton, secretary; Mrs. Winston Garth, registrar; Mrs. Kate c. Donegan, his- torian. and Mrs. Erskine Mastin, chap 1aif
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
COLONEL INFER A
 VISITOR TO CAPITAL

Montgomery May 31.-(Special)- )-Promi- nent among the visitors at the state cap itol this week has been Col. John w. In- ger of St. Clair county. Colonel Inzer is one of the three living survivors of the Alabama secession convention, which was held in the house of representatives at the capitol on January :, 1861. The two remaining survivors of the historic con vention are Capt. Henry c. Jones of Flor ence and Capt. John A. Steele of this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
Vehicles Collide

An automobile belonging to Cortner ran into a buggy in New Decatur yesterday which was occupied by MT. and Mrs. Mack Brown. The buggy was badly smashed up and MT and Mrs. Brown were thrown out. Mrs. Brown was badly injured. though not seriously injured. MT. Brown was not injured
 The car was being driven by Miss Grace Nowlen and Miss Caroline was with her at the time. Neither of the young ladies were injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
Park Opens for Season

The North Alabama Traction com pany opened Oakland park for the sea- son tonight with a grand dance A large crowd was in attendance and the dance lasted late into the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
Want Thirty Year Franchise

The Decatur Light, Power and Fuel company Is asking for a 30-year fran chise from New Decatur They propose to make New Decatur the same rate that Decatur now has, which Is a con siderable reduction from the present rate. The city council of New Decatur has the matter under advisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
Mississippians Inspect Sidewalks

Yesterday Mayor D. w. Robins of Tupelo. Miss. and several members of the council from that place came to Decatur to inspect the streets and side walks here with view to building like streets and sidewalks in their town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
Valuable Farm Sold

Mrs R P Mcintyre of Decatur has sold her farm in the Tennessee river bottoms, just across the river from De- catur, to Messrs. Spencer and Myers. The farm contains 500 acros and the consideration was about s20,000 There is much demand for farm property in this section just al this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
Surprise Wedding

A surprise marriage took place yester- day at Cartwright, small station on the Louisville and Nashville railroad, few miles north of Decatur. The bride was Mrs. Ruth Carloss Dawson of Cartwright and the groom was Paul B. Newsom of New Decatur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
Sham Battle
Sheriff Begs to Differ

Sheriff R. N. McColloch says that the Morgan county jail is in splendid sani- tary condition in spite of the report of State Prison Inspector Oates. as published in some of the daily newspapers a few days ago
 Sheriff Mccolloch says that when Dr. Oates was here some time since that the jail was being painted and whitewashed inside, and that on that account it did not look very neat