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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16
RAIN AND WIND
VISIT BROWNSVILLE
Streets Flooded by Downpour and
Some Trees Broken by Continuous
Strong Wind.

Following light northerly winds
all day Monday, rain began falling
in this section yesterday morning at
8 O'Clock, and continued without
abatement all during the day. At
this writing it is still raining with
indications that it will not let up for
the next several hours at least.
Mrs. w. n. Hall, weather observer
at the South Texas Gardens, report
ed last night that the highest veloc-
ity OF the wind during the day was
.3S miles. The rainfall up to z
was 1.6 inch. A storm warn
ing received at the gardens yester-
dy morning predicted Texas coast
disturbances, moving to the north
west.
The rain all days yesterday was
driven by the winds, making 1t al
most impossible to carry umbrellas.
and raincoats, rubber shoes, boots
and other wet weather accoutrements
were in demand. Not a few fires for
heating purposes were started dur
ing the day, on account Of the chill
ing rain rather than the wind, which
was not SO cold.
The winds were destructive to
trees and branches, several trees in
various parts of the city having been
uprooted and numerous branches
were broken off and scattered
about. Loose signs in the business
district were scattered helter-skelter,
but there was no damage to hanging
signs, as far as a~scertained. One
young man was taken off his feet at
the Miller hotel corner by the heavy
wind, and did not regain his balance
until he reached the middle of the
street.
The hackmen early last night
sought the shelter of their homes or
places. and all during the night
it was next to impossible to obtain
conveyance. The streets were prac-
|tically deserted and many business
houses that usually are open until
late in the evening closed their
places at z o'clock.
Water-logged wires and short cir
cults caused by water resulted in
troubles with the electrict lights. At
6 o'clock the lights went out all
over the city for about twenty min
utes, but when the power was again
turned on they burned without
further hindrance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16
SIX SHOTS FIRED AT
ENGINEERS RESIDENCE

M. A. Hlburn, engineer at the
light and water plant, whose
home is near the plant, reported yes
terday morning that six shots had
been fired into his residence at 1890
Tuesday morning. None of the bull
lets entered the house, but all were
imbedded in the outside walls. Up
on investigation he was unable to
locate the miscreant.
About a year ago there was a SINH
lar occurrence when Mr.. McLendon
was engineer at the plant. No ar
rests were made as a result of the
mischief.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16
Officers File Complaints.

Sheriff Carl T. Ryan and Captain
J. NJ. Fox, of the rangers, yesterday
filed complaints before Justice of the
Peace Philip P. Barbour charging
several men with offenses in connec-
ton with the shooting that occurred
ait a saloon near the corner Of 18th
and Van Buren, streets Monday
evening.
1t is said that the man who did
the shooting escaped to Mexico i'm
mediately after the affary, but it is
probable that his arrest will be made
today. 1t is said that he is a citizen
of Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

Install Steam Heat-For the first
time in the history of Brownsville
a seam heating plant was placed in
operation yesterday. This heating
system is in the new four-story Mer-
chants National bank building, and
the occupants thereof will hence
forth during cold, weather, of which
there is little in Brownsville, luxur-
late in a comfortable atmosphere.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

* X Y X X X X x X X * * X X X
The following warranty deeds
have been filed in the Office Of the
county clerk:
Gulf Coast Irrigation company to
Henry A. Sherman, farm lot No. 8 in
section 81, RaymondviIle tract, con-
tanning 40 acres; price $1,000.
W. H. Shafer to Alex S. Kerr, AL
acres being part of lots Is and IA in
block 126 of San Benito Land and
Water company's lands; considera-
ton 1882.
j. F. Porter to j. G.. Fernandez,
south % feet off lot No. s in block
No. %, original plat of town'of San
Benito: 81 and other valuable con-
siderations.
San Benito Loan and Investment
company to j. F. Porter, south rs
feet off lot No. s in block %, origin
al plat of town of San Benito; con-
sideration $1,000.
o. w. Haywood to Alba Haywood,
11O.6 acres of land, being all Of
block 81 Of San Benito Land and Wa
ter company's subdivision OF part OF
the Conception de carricitos grant;
price s1s,355.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16
SSSSSSSSSSSSS
CITY NEWS
SSSSSSSSSSSSS

Railroad Visitor-John Sebastian,
third vice president of the Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific railroad,
with headquarters at Chicago, was ip
Brownsville for a few hours Monday
night. Mr.. Sebastian's private car
was attached to the early morning
train yesterday, and he will meet
the Yoakum party at some point up
the main line.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

New Are Light-supt. E. A. sto-
bart of the Brownsville electric
light system has received a new
1~000-candle power arc light and
will string it in place of the arc light
at 18th and Elizabeth streets. Mr.
Stobart says the new light will give
a great deal more light than the one
now in use. The old light will be
placed on some other corner
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16
VOTE FOR TAFT.

Goats Imported-Thirty-one goats
were imported through the Browns
vile customs house yesterday by
Jorge Castillo. They will be grazed
on lands in Cameron county. The
animals were inspected and passed
by DR.. Major Schofield, United States
Veterinary inspector for the port of
Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

Using Crutches-As a result Of an
accident to his knee in getting out
OF an automobile Sunday afternoon.
Jack Roetzel is using clutches. The
accident was not serious, but left
his knee temporarily stiffened.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

As a general thing. when a woman
thinks she has a perfect figure 1t is
mighty hard to keep her from going
In swimming too much.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

To Attend Court-The opening Of
district court 1T Rio Grande City
Monday caused a number Of Browns
vile lawyers and their assistants to
leave yesterday morning to attend
the court. Among those who went
are Gus Kowlski, F. w. Seabury,
Lawrence Smith, Oscar Dancy, Of
Jones, West and West, and Amos
Rich.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

Small Blaze-Fire broke out Mon
day morning in a house on Jackson
street, between Sth and 9th streets.
occupied by Lupia Graci. jr. The
building was of brick, covered with
a thatch roof. The roof burned
leaving the walls. "A run was made
by the volunteer department.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

New Engine The Piper planta-
ton has received a a caterpillar en-
CINE to be used in blowing. The
engine was taken out to the planta-
tion Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

Fue Burns Out A flue fire in
the federal building yesterday after
moon drew a large crowd from a
street that appeared almost deserted.
The fire was put out with little
trouble. For two minutes smoke
filled Elizabeth street and it was
thought that a serious fire was in
progress.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

Fined 81 and Costs-In Justice of
the Peace Gavito's court yesterday
Andres Luna was fined 81 and costs
on a charge of intoxication and dis
.turbing the peace.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16
Return Home

Return Home After several
months spent in visiting relatives in
New York city, Mrs. j. Dreyfuss and
her niece returned to Brownsville
Sunday night. While away they
visited Max Dreyfuss and family and
Ludwig Dreyfuss. Mrs. Dreyfuss
reported a very pleasant trip, but
said yesterday that she was glad to
get back to Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

Club Meeting Postponed-Because
of the bad weather. there was no
meeting of the Self Culture club
yesterday. The club will have it's
regular meeting next Tuesday after
noon, in accordance with its pre-
pared schedule.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

FOR RENT-Three furnished rooms,
close in. Apply Herald x Y T.
10-15-14t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

Return from Mexic0-Miss Irene
Alfonso has returned from a lengthy
visit to Monterrey and Saltillo, and
reports a very pleasant trip. Miss
Alfonso was accompanied home by
Mr.. Emilio Tamargo of Saltillo, who
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

W. y lIDy VI llOuSlOH NdS q VS.
itor in Brownsville Tuesday.
e. j. Dulin returned to Browns
vile yesterday, after a months aca
tion spent with his relatives and
friends at Nevada, Mo. Mr.. Dulin
was in ST. Louis for a few days be
fore beginning the return trip TO
Brownsville.
r. E. Lee Of San Antonio is a Wis
itor in Brownsville.
A. Lesser of Jefferson, Texas. who
has been in Brownsville the past
several days, left for points up the
main line yesterday afternoon.
]. w. Jacobs of Corpus Christi is
a visitor in this city.
c.. w Mccormick Of San Benito
was a visitor in Brownsville Tues
day.
Judge Sam Spears Of San Benito
is in Brownsville for a few days on
legal business.
E. B. Brown, of the Frisco bridge
and building department with head
quarters at Kingsville. was in the
city yesterday.
Mrs. R. A. Porter and son OF Mer-
cedes were in the city Tuesday.
M. o. Young of San Antonio Is a
guest at the Miller hotel.
Frank Rabb. G. L. McManus. VIM.
B. Linton, Leopoldo Ruiz and Mike
Wise went out to Santa Maria Mon
day in an automobile. They will
spend two or three days on Mr..
IRabb's ranch.
J. G.. Fife Of Dallas is a business
visitor in this city.
Fred E. Graham of New Orleans is
a guest at the Miller hotel.
B. II. Hooks Of Donna was a Wis
itor in Brownsville yesterday.
r. B. Cooley, jr., of Dallas is in
Brownsville, a guest at the Miller
hotel.
j. G. Cronin OF Houston Is a visitor
in the city, a guest at the Miller
hotel.
Mrs. d. p. Brennan of Mercedes
was a visitor in Brownsville yester-
day.
H. r. Wood OF Corpus Christi il a
business visitor in Brownsville.
A. Dittmann returned to the city
Monday after having spent several
days on the Branch line exhibiting
a Mexican revolution moving picture.
Mrs. Noah Allen returned Monday
from K~ingsville, where she has been
the past two weeks visiting friends.
j. II. Dunavary Of Dallas is a
guest at the San Carlos hotel.
s. +. Buehler of New York City Ii
in Brownsville. a guest at the San
Carlos hotel.
Ray Swart OF San Benito was in
Brownsville yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Adam OF Nc
Allen were visitors in Brownsville
Monday.
Mrs. and Mrs. William West and
their little daughter left yesterday
afternoon for San Antonio and Aus
tin. Mr.. West will be gone a week.
and Mrs. West ard daughter will re-
turn about the first Of November.
W. H. McGratt of Pharr is a
guest at the Miller hotel.
Miss Lille Kaufman left this
morning for San Antonio. where she
will visit her relatives during the
Mn--
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

The ladies of the Catholic Altar
society will give a Halloween party
on the night of the 31st instant, at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver r.
Hicks. 1o-16-1O-31
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Tree Blown Down-Wind Monda.
night blew down n of the large
trees in the Frisco park. This wa
one Of the prettiest trees in the park
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-To buy a second hand
buggy. Address Box SIT. 1858
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One argument against a free coun-
try like this is that there is no law
to compel the pool hall talent to go
TO the-cotton patch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

w. III. McGratt of Pharr is
guest at the Miller hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-16

Miss Lille Kaufman left this
morning for San Antonio. where she
will visit her relatives during the
next two weeks. Her sister. Miss
Eta Kaufman has arrived in
Brownsville TO spend q month.
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SSSSSSSSSS
PERSONALS
SSSSSSSSSSSSS

H. G. Mindrum of Houston is in
Brownsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Saarbach of New
York city are guests at the Miller
hotel.
j. L. Mayield of Corpus Christi is
a visitor in Brownsville.
DR.. w. F. Cole Of Harlingen is
visiting in this city.
j. A. Holmes of Kngsville was a
visitor in Brownsville Tuesday.
w. D. Irby Of Houston was a Wis
itor in Brownsville Tuesday.
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animals were inspected and passed
by DR.. Major Schofield, United States
Veterinary inspector for the port of
Brownsville.
The ladies of the Catholic Altar
society will give a Halloween party
on the night of the 31st instant, at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver R.
Hicks. 10-16-10-31
Return Home = After several
months spent in visiting relatives in
New York city, Mrs. j. Dreyfuss and
her niece returned to Brownsville
Sunday night. While away they
visited Max Dreyfuss and family and
Ludwig Dreyfuss. Mrs. Dreyfuss
reported a very pleasant trip, but
said yesterday that she was glad to
get back to Brownsville.
To Attend Court-The opening Of
district court at Rio Grande City
Monday caused a number of Browns
vile lawyers and their assistants to
leave yesterday morning to attend
1.-The court. Among those who went
are Gus Kowlski, F. w. Seabury,
Lawrence Smith, Oscar Dancy, Of
Jones, West and West. and Amos
Rich.
Small Blaze-Fire broke out Mon
day morning in a house On Jackson
street, between Sth and 9th streets.
occupied by Lupia Graci, jr. The
building was Of brick, covered with
a thatch roof. The roof burned
leaving the walls. A run was made
by the volunteer department.
New Engine = The Piper planta-
ton has received a a caterpillar en-
CINE to be used in blowing. The
engine was taken out to the planta-
tion Monday.
Fined ST and Costs-In Justice OF
the Peace Gavito's court yesterday
Andres Luna was fined 81 and costs
on a charge of intoxication and dis
turbing the peace.
New Are Light-Supt. E. A. sto-
light system has received a new
1000-candle power arc light and
will string it in place of the arc light
at 18th and Elizabeth streets. Mr..
Stobart says the new light will give
a great deal more light than the n
now in use. The old light will be
placed on some other corner.
Tree Blown Down Monday
night blew down one of the large
trees in the Frisco park. This was
one of the prettiest trees in the park.
Flue Burns Out A flue fire in
the federal building yesterday after
drew a large crowd from a
that appeared almost deserted.
The fire was put out with little
For two minutes smoke
Elizabeth street and it was
thought that a serious fire was in
progress.
Return from Mexico Miss Irene
Alfonso has returned from a lengthy
to Monterrey and Saltillo, and
a very pleasant trip. Miss
Alfonso was accompanied home by
Mr.. Emilio Tamargo of Saltillo, who
will visit her family for a few days.
Club Meeting Postponed-Because
Of the bad weather. there was no
meeting of the Self Culture club
yesterday. The club will have its
meeting next Tuesday after
noon, in accordance with its pre-
pared schedule.
Using Crutches-As a result Of an
accident to his knee in getting out
an automobile Sunday afternoon.
Jack Roetzel is using crutches. The
accident was not serious, but left
his knee temporarily stiffened.
As a general thing. when a woman
she has a perfect figure 1t is
hard to keep her from going
In swimming too much.
DCcc nlDc0u
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ADV. If.
Newark post., 1912-04-17
: The Public Inuited To Attend :
CALLED BY ORDER OF
NEW COUNCIL EFFECTS
ORGANIZATION

Council met for organization al
the Hose House, last evening and
President Hossinger swOre III the
new members as folloWs:--G. Fader,
Middle District, for two years; W.
II. Barton, Middle District, for one
year; J. 3. Luton, Eastern District,
for two years;
President declared nominations
and elections III order which result
ed as follows:
Secretary and Treasurer, S. B.
Herdnan;
Collector Light and Water, S. y.
Herdman;
Superintendent Light and water,
Jacob +. Shew;
Engineer; Albert Woodrow;
Alderman, l.. w. i-ovett;
Street Superintendent, Alexander
Perry;
Assessor, +. NJ. Luton;
Collector of Taxes, S. b. Herd
man:
Police, Allen Reed;
Attorney, {. B. Evans;
Street Committee: J. B. Luton,
+. B. Frazer. w. II. Barton.
Light and Water Committee; +
c. Wilson, W. II. Barton, X. J
Morrison.
House Committee; X. ]. Morri
son, !. B. Luton, +. 3. Frazer.
Board Of Health; DR.. kollock
l.. l.. Curtis, Prof. Penny, DR.. II
| J. Watson, Jonathan Johnson.
The Council Meeting will be helc
the first Monday Of each month.
y Special Meeting of Council
was held at S.55 ?. NJ. and th'
following resolution was read an'
adopted:
Resolved tina. the Council Of tn
Town of Newark, Delaware heart
lily approves OF the building of tn
Great Boulevard by General duPoii
and fayors any measure that ma,
be enacted toward the speedy con,
pletion Cf the road.
Newark post., 1912-04-17
u. {. Rose, President
IY CUSTOM AND SEND UNRESTRICTED DELEGATES
STRONG CLEAR CUT PLATFORM
TOWNSEND MAKES KEYNOTE SPEECH

cord our decided opposition to
change III the system of govern
ment established by our fore
fathers.
.. We strongly oppose and utter
ly condemn the recall Of judges
and Of judicial decisions by popu-
lar vote as measures fatal to the
independence of the judiciary. To
destroy that independence is to de-
strOy government by law, and to
destroy government by law is to
put an end to the liberties Of the
individual.
6. We strongly favor legislation
to prevent unnecessary delay and
cost in the judicial tribunals of the
country. We demand the thorough
enforcement of the criminal stat
utes so that punishment for crime
may be speedy and certain.
7. To do away with the injustice
inflicted upon the people OF this
country by existing conditions, we
strongly urge the establishment OF
parcels pest and believe that ap-
propriate legislation to this end
would have it's effect upon the cost
of food products by checking the
exactiOns OF middlemen and by
tending to bring the producer and
consumer into more direct contact,
to the mutual advantage OF both.
s. 70 terminate the periodical re-
currence OF disastrous financial
panics. involving tremendous losses
and far-reaching distress. we stand
for the rehabilitation Of our finan.
cial system by such amendment oi
our national banking law as WI
provide a suitable system OF ma
tional currency and credit, proper
" safe-yuarded and free from th'
dominations Of any sectional ol
Special financial influence.
9. While we approve and favor
the harmonious settlement OF all III
ternational disputes, and the re
ference Of all justiviable controver
sizes to an international court o
i,1stice. we advocate IN the true III
terests Of peace, the MAINTENANCE
of our military and naval estab
lishments on suitable and prope
basis.
10. We believe in the principle
Of protection to American work
. men. American Industries, an'
American farmers. Customs dlI
ties should be adjusted so as t
cover the difference between tn
cost of production in this and Il
other countries, and we deman'
that such adjustments shall D
based upon the facts aseertalne'
by non-partisan commission AM
net upon the exparte statements o
those personally interested.
H. We condemn the action OF tn
Democratic party in the House {. o
, Representatives in passing taf'l
bills entirely regardless OF ascel
Newark post., 1912-04-17

are doing much speculating as to
the probable site for the annual
summer camp this year. While
some of the commanding officers
are strongly inclined to the rifle
range below New Castle, the peo-
ple in the lower part Of the State
are making a strong bid to have
the camp held at Rehoboth TINS
wear The residents of that sec
ton are putting forth the clam
that as the militia is supported by
taxpayers from all parts OF Della
ware. the camps should not be
held in one section year after
year. The militiamen camped last
wear on the rifle range.
Newark post., 1912-04-17
NEW CENTURY CLUB

The club met on Monday in the
club rooms. Mrs. IIoughton pre.id-
ing. A letter from the librarian
stated that the Town Library has
been Self-supporting this year. AS
a token of the clubs appreciation
Of the librarian efficient service,
a motion was made and unanimous
~ passed to increase her salary.
Mrs. William II. Evans gave a
very interesting report Of the meet
ing of the Executive Board OF the
State Federation, which she attend
ed in Mrs. liayward's S place.
The clubs attention was called
to the poor ventilation in the Pri-
mary School. and the club instruct
ed the chairman of the Educational
Committee. Mrs. Hayward, to take
the matter up with the School
Board It was thought the trouble
could very easily be corrected.
The committee to collect money
for the operation of the sprinkler
was named, with Miss Anna
Springer chairman.
After the business meeting Pro.
fessor Short gave most interest.
ing talk on gold mining. as he had
seen it in California.
Tickets We're placed on sale, 81
cents each, for musicale to bt
given at the home of Mrs. Bon
ham on Wednesday afternoon
April Oath. 2.3O p. m. The proceeds
are for the benefit of the NeW-Cen
tury Club Building Fund.
Next Monday the club will hole
its annual meeting. There will bt
no program. Various officers anc
committees will give their annua
reports and the officers for the en-
suing year will be elected.
Eleanor B. Cooch,
Club Correspondent.
Newark post., 1912-04-17
ATTENDING PRESBYTERY

The eighty~fourth stated meet
ing Of the Presbytery of New Cas-
tie. convened in Dover yesterday.
Those representing the local
churches are: DR.. W. J. Rowan
and L. 3. Frazer, First Presbyter.
ian Church, Newark; Rev. Adrian
Van Oeveren. John Egnor, Head
Of Christiana; Thomas Appleby
Christiana Rev. and Mrs. j. "
Lowden. and Henry James Walk
er. White Clay.