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CALL ON US when in need of sou ,venir badges, Gold and Silver Med als, name plates, stencils, seals and stamp supplies. Metal, Glass and
 Enamel signs. The Schwerdtle Stamp Co.,, Al Cannon St. LIS d"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
DRAINAGE HGTH
IN COUNTY COURT
VERY INTERESTING CASE BE-
FORE COMMISSIONERS.
People of Rio Hondo District OPP
pose Drainage Scheme on Ground
that Eleven Hundred Acres Land
Involved Will Not be Benefited.

The county court room is at pres
ent the scene Of q very interesting
legal contest in which Messrs. Spears
and Morrison of San Benito, and
Judge w. E. Hawkins Of Browns
vile. and Marion B. Jennings of Rio
Hondo, are the contestants, and the
county commissioners are the
judges.
The petition for the formation of
San Benito Cameron County Drain
age District No Three is up for re-
hearing. The entire afternoon Of
yesterday was devoted to arguments
for and against the formation of
the district, with Judge Spears
speaking for the affirmative and
Messrs Hawkins and Jennings for
the negative.
The opponents of the measure,
who come from the Rio H0ndo dis
trict, claim that 1,130 acres of land
bordering on the Arroyo Colorado,
belonging to them, will be in no
wise benefited by the proposed
drainage district, as their land is
so situated that i, drains naturally
into the arroyo. The opponents
further claim that they were not
aware of the proposition to form a
district including their territory.
On the other hand, the advocates
of the district claim that the
notices of the formation of the dis
tricJ were posted in accordance with
the law, and that it was not the
fault of the district if those living
in the Rio Hondo neighborhood had
not seen the notices.
Judge Spears admitted that the
Rio Hondo people did not need the
drainage, but contended that allow
ing them to withdraw would not
only delay the. ~erk of getting the
matter before The court, and having
The bond issu election authorized.
If the court saw fit. but, if Rio
Hondo were allowed TO withdraw,
so the petitioners claim, any other
portion Of the distircc may do like
wise
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
KNOX DECLARES
TRIP SUCCESSFUL
CLOSER RELATIONS WITH LATIN
COUNTRIES ESTABLISHED.
Message Gives no Particulars as to
Things Accomplished - Received
at La Guaira, Venezuela, With
Military Honors-0n to Caracas.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Washington, d. c., March 22-
Secretary of State Knox cabled the
state department today that the OBJ
ject of his visit, which was to lay
the foundation for closer relations
between this country and Latin
America had been attained. His
message gave no details as to what
had been accomplished
A message from La Guaira, re-
ceived at the department today, says
that the secretary was received at
the quay there with military ,honors.
After some brief formalities, Mr..
Knox and his party proceed to Car
acas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
FRISCO GOOD ROADS
SPECIAL TRAIN HERE.
ARRIVED IN BROWNSVILLE LATE
LATE LAST NIG\T.
Free Lectures Will Commence Mon
day, But Interviews viii be Given
at ANY Time to Those Interested
in Building of Roads.

The Frisco Good Roads special
ltrain arrived i'm lBrOwnsville late
last night II consists or the Pull
man sleeper. Laura" and three
coaches, one of the latter fitted with
the electrical apparatus for work
ing the models which demonstrate
the building Of good roads.
The train Is standing on the side
track opposite the passenger station
and bears painted signs designating
its purport.
Among the stan on the train are.
Supt. OF Road Construction H n.
Wells of the ". =. Department OT
Agriculture. and Electrical Engi-
neer +. c. Baker OF the Frisco
Lines. r. c. Munce. the Frisco
Good Roads evangel. also came On
the special.
The Good Roads campaign proper
will open with the free lectures on
Monday as advertised. bnt the Of
ficials will be glad to be interviewed
by anyone who il specially interest
ed, at any time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
NO VIOLATION OF
EIGHT-H0UR LABOR LAW.
Commissioner Of Labor Might Have
Been Saved Unnecessary Trouble,
If Informer Had Investigated

The people of Brownsville may be
thankful that the paving contract of
the city with the Creosoled Wood
Block Paving company was made
during the month of August instead
of after November /, 1911, as in
formation was received here yester-
day from the Labor Commissioner of
the State Of Texas, to the effect that
any municipal work which may
have been contracted Since Novem-
ber 1, would have to be constructed
in compliance with law which
provides for only eight hours work
Per day.
A letter received from the state
commissioner of labor by Mayor
Kowalski. stated that the commits
sioner had been informed that some
street paving was being done in
Brownsville in violation of the
eight-hour law, unless the contrac-
tor can show that the contract was
made prior to November I. 1911"
The mayor showed the letter to Mr.
Hudson, superintendent for the paw
ing company yesterday morning, and
was informed by the latter Of the
date of the contract. Mr. Hudson
cta nd l. b, Of
interested or disinterested party to
advise the state labor commissioner
of the possibilities of his company
violating the laws of the state of
Texas. but that the party might
have saved himself the trouble by
coming to the company, if he
thought the law was being violated.
THE Creosoted Wood Block Paw
ing company is from New Orleans
and not familiar with the different
Texas laws Mr.. Hudson said. "and
might have unknowingly violated
some law of this kind, but ii would
inform the state authorities.
However, even if the men are
working ten hours, there is no vio-
lation of the law, as the contract
was made before the eight-hour law
went into effect Mr.. Hudson pointed
out further the fact that if an
eight-hour instead of a ten hour day
were enforced, 1t would merely
mean that, in figuring on the con-
tract. the city would have had the
difference in time 10 3ay for.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
MCCREGOR METHODS
ANGER ROOSEVELT
CHARGES TAFT LEADERS WITH
OPPRESSIVE MTHODS.
Dixon Says McGregor's Political Ad-
vertisements in Texas Newspapers
Are for Purpose Of Forcing Repub-
licans to Send Taft Delegation.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Washington, ID. c., March %
The Roosevelt headquarters tonight
gave out statement with reference
TO political advertisements appear
ing in Texas papers attributed to
II. F. McGregor. the TAT, manager
in that state.
'The advertisement takes its
place in history beside the notorious
Norton letter wherein the secretary
to the president admitted his use Of
federal patronage to force congress
TO pass the kind of legislation Taft
desired" said Senator Dixon, Roose-
velt's campaign manager Contin-
uing Mr.. Dixon said, "the procedure
was a gross violation of the spirit
of the bribery statute and certainly
was intimidation"
Roosevelt's managers charge the
Taft forces with using the patronage
club in Texas to coerce the republi-
cans of that state inlo selecting a
Taft delegation to the Chicago con-
ventiOn, and are using advertise
ments in Texas papers to that end.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
MISSION WILL HAVE
NEW RAILROAD
ONION CROP BRINGS 1925 PER
ACRE.
Average of Three Cars Of Cabbage
Per Day-Total of 1875 Cars This
Year-Yield Ten to Fourteen
Tons Per Acre.

Special to The Herald.
Mission, Texas, March 22-Tht
following letter, dated Hous.
ton. Texas, March q, was received
today by William Ferguson. OF the
Star Land company. at Mission
from Sam A. Robertson regarding
the railroad in process of construc-
tiOn:
Answering your inquiry as tc
the progress we are making on the
railroad from Mission to Monte
Cristo, beg 10 advise you that we
have purchased about one thousand
tons Of rails which are being loaded
at Galena, Arkansas, on the St
Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern
track, which should reach Mission
within two weeks at which time |
expect to begin laying track
'At the present time, | have one
grading outfit on this work and will
put on another within ten days
However. the grading is very light
and does not require many teams.
81 expect to have this road in
operation by July 1sJ."
A special train Of five cars ar
rived in Mission today with 40 pee
pie from the North.
G. H. Clay recently sold his en-
tire onion crop to w. f. Nicholson
at 1926 per acre net to him, on
board the cars. Mr. Nicholson has
in twenty acres of onions this year
so you can figure out the profit for
yourself.
Two or three cars Of cabbage are
being shipped from Mission each day
and a total of 125 cars will be
shipped this year. The cabbage is
yielding from 10 10 II tons per acre
and the market price is $440 pei
ton. More figures.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
NeCessaries Admitted to Mexico.
Associated Press.

Associated Press
Washington, ID. c., March %
The United States will not interfere
with the legitimate exportations OF
food, clothing. dry goods and hard
ware to Mexico. President Taft
and cabinet decided today that such
necessities do not come under the
meaning Of the presidents procla-
nation forbidding the expectation
of munitions of war during the Mex
lean revolution.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
SIDNA ALLEN, OUTLAW,
NOW IN VIRGINIA JAIL
So Far Posses Have Failed to Cap
ture the Rest Of the Band--Pris-
oner Denies His Guilt.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Hillsville, Va, March 22-Sidna
Allen, a tall rugged mountaineer,
twenty-five years old, sits calmly in
the little brick Jail here tonight the
sole catch of the posse which has
been hunting for the outlaws wins
shot and killed the Judge, sheriff
prosecutor and two bystanders in
the courI house few days ago, and
wounded two spectators.
Allen stoutly denies his guilt.
Meanwhile the posses are securing
the mountains for his brother, two
cousins and uncle.
Allen was captured in a deserted
hut in the mountains He was un-
armed and offered no resistance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
PROF. THOMAS P. BARBOUR.
Prominent Educator Dies After Long
and Useful Career.

Professor Thomas p. Barbour,
who was for years prominent as
superintendent of the public schools
of Brownsville, died at his home in
this city Friday, March %, at 1880
o'clock His death terminated a
long and painful illness, resulting
from enlargement Of the heart.
Prof. Barbour was a native of La
Grange, Ala, born July a. 1887.
His college education was received
in Danville, KY, where he graduated
from the famous old Centre college
in 1855. His classmates included
Senator Breckenridge and a number
of others who afterwards became
prominent in the counsels of their
state.
Early in his career, Prof. Barbour
to1k up his life work Of teaching.
Shortly after his graduation, when
he was not over nineteen years OF
age, he went to Missouri, where he
engaged in teaching in Westminster
College. Later he became president
Of the Underwood Female College
at St. Charles, Mo- He closed this
school in order to join the Confeder-
are army during the civil war
Prof. Barbour was married in 1866
at Louisville. KY, to Miss Jane
Rogers Gamble. who has been thl
faithful and loving partner of his
life ever since. Only two years ago
the couple celebrated their golden
wedding Theirs was happy
union indeed, and seldom has man
and wife seemed more truly ma ed.
One son, Phillip Barbour, and tw3
daughters. Misses Mary and Eliza
beth Barbour, all residing in
Brownsville, survive to comfort
their devoted mother in the great
sorrow that has befallen her.
Professor Barbour came to Texas
with his family in 1875. sill follow
ing his profession Of teaching He
came to Brownsville in 1895, and
in 1898 was appointed superirtend-
ent Of the public schools, which TO
sition he held for twelve years He
was a man Of high education and
possessed a wide fund of learning,
his learning and his characce: as a
christian gentleman especially ffJ-
ting him as a neducator Through
out his entire residence here, he has
held the confidence and respect of
all who knew him.
His life has been an open book,
every act that Of an honorable,
sincere and conscientious man. In
all relations, his life has been
worthy and admirable, and, though
he has been called hence, mis- ex-
ample will still live in the hearts
of those who have known and loved
him.
The funeral took place yesterday
at p. M, with services AT the
Presbyterian church. The interment
was conducted by the Masonic lodge
of which he was an honored mem
Der. The pail bearers were:
Honorary-Dr. S. H. Bell, J. B
Sharpe, S. X. Hallam, M. j. Garcia
J. J. Cooke, Louis Kowalski.
Active-Geo NJ. Putegnat. w. G
Willmann, A. w. Wood, E. A. Nc
Gary, S. Bell, j. T. Bollack.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
CASE AGAINST SUGAR
REFTNERS RESTS.
Associated Press.

Associated Press
New York, March 22-The gov
ernment rested its case against the
directors of the American Sugar Re-
fining company for alleged viola
ton of the Sherman antitrust law.
The defense will begin Offering tes-
timony Monday. The government is
attempting to prove that the Sugar
trust entangled Adolph Segal In
debt 50 it could get possession of his
sugar refinery in Philadelphia. Con-
spiracy is charged
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
Forty Corporations Sued.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Philadelphia, Pa, March 22-
Forty-one corporations were sued
here today for $4,000 by the gov
ernment attorney, for the alleged
failure to report their net incomes
to the internal revenue collectors
Fifty other suits will be filed in
April. All the corporations are
doing business here and in this
vicinity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
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Associated Press

Chihuahua, N x. March 22-Un-
less signs fail a big battle will be
fought soon at Escalon, midway be-
tween chihuahua and Torreon. The
advance guard of the federal and
rebel armies exchanged shots at
Escalon yesterday. Three thousand
rebels are massing at that point
with strong federal force not far
away.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
Will Investigate Coal Dealers.
Associated Press.

Associated Press
Washington, D. c., March %
It was learned here today that the
department of justice contemplates
the investigation of the associations
Of coal dealers in the Northwest,
which, it is charged. have combined
to maintain a high price of coal in
violation q Abe sherman antitrust
law. AIN
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
Federal Victory.

X Mexico City. March 22-
= General Trucy Aubert with 500. Y,
= federals is officially reported
4 TO have defeated eighteen hun .
X dred rebles under General Sal :
= azar after five hours fighting, .
$50 miles north OF Jinenez. :
Il Many men on both sides are J
y reported killed.
~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
Miners Refuse Proposition.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Cleveland. Ohio, March 22-Fol-
lowing the meeting Of the sub-com-
mittee considering the differences
between the bituminous coal miners
and operators this afternoon, it was
announced that the minrs had re-
iected the proposition of the opera
tors to continue the present wage
agreement. Previously the operators
held out for a ten per cent decrease.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
Cattle Market.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Kansas City. March 23-Cattle.
steady to weak; export steers $7 10
$40. Hogs. steady 10 strong.
heavies, $3.50 to $3.50. Sheep.
steady.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
Juror Sick.
4 associated Press.

Associated Press.
Chicago. H.. Mnrch glowing
to the illness of juror, the trial Of
the indicted Chicago packers. who
are charged with violating the anti
trust law. adjourned today until
Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
MEMS BURIED
1DAY IN ARLINGTON
ID nd Chaplain of Wrecked
/ IClll Make Speeches-All
ceremonies Will be Observed.
lated Press.

lated Press.
hington, ID. c., March 22-
hdies OF the heroes recovered
he wrecked battleship Maine
laid 20 rest in the Arlington
Try tomorrow. President Taft
Father Chadwick. who was
ain Of the Maine at the time
The explosion, will deliver ad-
ses. Immediately at the conclu-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23

The city council of Lufkin has
granted a franchise for a new auto
matte telephone system for that
town and work will begin soon On
its installation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23

sion of the ceremonies the army
battery stationed at the Washing
ton monument will begin firing
twenty one-minute guns.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
Cotton Market.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
New Orleans. La, March %
Cotton futures closed with steady
advance OF l to points. SpOs.
steady and unchanged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23
p H A R R

ERE WHERE PROGRESS MEANS GO
ERE IN THE RICHEST VALLEY ON EARTH.
ERE WHERE PRICES SUIT THE BUYERS
ERE WHERE WE ALL WANT YOU TO COME.
PLACE TO LIVE THAT is UNEXCELLED.
PLACE TO DO BUSINESS UNEQUALLED.
PLACE OF OPPORTUNITIES UNsU RPAssED.
PLACE WHERE THINGS MOVE UNPARALLELED.
10 GRANDE RIVER SUPPLIES OU r WATER
10 GRANDE RIVER HAS MApE OF SOIL
10 GRANDE VALLEY THE PLACE TO LIVE
10 GRANDE CAPITOL THE PLACE TO COME
EMEMBER THE BEST TOWN IN THE VALLEY.
EMEMBER WHERE WE ARE LOG ATED.
EMEMBER HIDALGO, COUNTY, TEXAS.
EMEMBER FOR 30 DAYS LOTS WILL BE CHEAP.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-23

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Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-24
SHORT CALENDAR CASES
To Be Heard at Willmantic Friday ir
 Superior Court.

The superior court for Windham county convenes Friday, Oct. 18th, at Willimantic, at 1915 o'clock a. m.. for short calendar and assignment of cases, Judge William L. Bennett pre- siding The short calendar list: Frank Casey for receiver vs. the Danielson Worsted Co.,, the Angldile Computing Scale Co vs. the s. Adams Co.,, Will liam H. Hammond vs. N. Y, N. H. & H. R. R. Co. Helen S. Hammond vs. N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R. Co.,, Henry H. Davenport vs Gertrude Vinton, Hen rietta Borgesson ct al. vs. John Gallup, Anna Johanna Borgesson vs. Fred w. Mitchell, Mary J. Davis vs. John R. Davis, Charles H. Thayer ct al, vs Myron Esterbrook. the Nightingale Mills vs. Putnam Light and Power Co Trial List-To Jury: Duf1eld Barnie1 vs. the Lawton Mills Corp. To Court: Putnam Light and Power Co. vs George Peterson and John George; Bowne Brothers vs. H. H. Davenport Assignments-To Court Thursday Oct. "A, at Putnam, John H. Rooney vs Mary T. Ryan. To Jury: first Wed nesday, Nov. 9th. Eugene Fortune vs Karoline Hansen; second Wednesday Nov. 9th. Charles H. Baker vs. the Windham Mfg. Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-24


 Dr. George E. T. Ward of Schenec- tady spent Tuesday with his mother, Mrs Lucy Spicer Ward. making the trip by auto. He was accompanied by Rev. Henry Meyers of New Britain, who is a son-in-law of MT. and Mrs. Flavius Cheney.
 Mrs George A. Mackenzie has re- turned to Westerly after visit with Mrs. Isabella Mackenzie.
 Rev. Elmer Lamphere of Baltimore, Md, is visiting his mother, Mrs. George Lamphere, on Bank street.
 Mir. and Mrs. John G. Wheeler and son. Reynolds Wheeler, are spending a week with relatives in Boston.
 Alexander Jordan of Norwich was the guest of Conrad Kretzer on We'd nesday.
 Charles Tingley of Norwich spent Wednesday with his father, George w Tingley.
 Miss Rose Carney has returned from a visit in Boston.
 Starts for Florida.
 Thomas Doyle has left for St. Au- gustine. Fla. where he will spend the winter.
 Mrs. Eleanor Gladwin has returned from visit in Hartford.
 Mrs. William Higgins has returned to her home in Bath. Me. Mrs. Hig- gins, who has been seriously i'll, is somewhat improved.
 Charles Kuppers has left for visit in Hartford.
 John McGrath is visiting in Hart. ford
 Cornelius Squadrito has returned from a visit to Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-24
STONINGTON
Young Men Organize Political Club Fire at T. F. Wilooxs-Pleasure for Sunday School Class.

Twenty five young men in the bor- ough are arranging to organize polit- ical club and have engaged quarters in the Potter block in which to hold meetings.
 Mechanics band Is planning series of eight concerts and dances.
 Miss Kate SchmitZ is visiting in New York.
 Eugene P. Bradley has returned from a trip to Philadelphia.
 Mrs. B. R. Fuller and family of Fuller and family.
 MT. and Mrs. William Norman have returned to New York after visit with Mrs. Ellen Riley and family.
 Mrs. Nellie Sylvia and son have moved from the borough to Westerly.
 Lamp Causes Blaze.
 Tuesday evening a small fire oc- cured in the house of MT. and Mrs. T. T. Wilcox on Main street. A lamp was placed in the bath room and it either exploded or took fire in some manner. It was on a wash stand and the woodwork of this with that of the partitions, a clock and other things were charred by the fire when it was discovered. The prompt work of MT. Wilcox prevented serious damage. He burned his hands in extinguishing the flames. The smoke from the lamp and fire damaged things on the sec end story of the house where the bath room is located.
 Sunday School Class Entertained. The class in the Second Congrega- tional Sunday school, taught by Mrs. M. H. Doty was entertained at her h0rpo Dwight c. Stone were present and gave an interesting talk on their trip abroad and showed large number of curios they had brought back
 Class Reception.
 The pupils of the eighth grade of the borough school are planning to hold a class reception and party in the kindergarten room this (Thursday) | evening.
 | The teachers of the town of Ston- | ington will attend the convention to be | held at Hartford and New Haven Fri | day, and 'the schools will be closed | Five Tables of Whist. | The tournament at whist between the ColonRl club at Westerly and the Mistuxet club here opened Wednesday | evening in the latter's club rooms | There were five tables.
 Piano for Bremen.
 A piano was placed in the parlors of Pioneer hook and ladder company Wednesday. This is to be used by the company in a series of socials to bt held during the winter. An orchestra Is being formed among the boys. Brought up an Anchor.
 The tug w. E. Gladwich came il here Tuesday with , light barSes ant also took one from here. While get ting the barges together one of tn haWSers went to the bottom an caught in an anchor which had beel there a long time. This was haule' up on deck of the tug and. taken away It was thought it was the anchor los from the schooner J. s. Ferry in tn harbor several years ago. Il Mrs. Charles Cundall, who has bee the guest of her sister in Norwich. re turned home Tuesday. Rev. Dwight Stone returned Wed nesday from trip to Mt. Vernon, \.