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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-10
VISITORS TO VALLEY
FAvORABLY IMPRESSED
Amsterdam Banker, With Frisco Of
fcials, Visits Brownsville On Pros
pecting Tour.

Monday night there arrived in the
city in a private car, Frank Ander-
son, industrial commissioner for the
Frisco roads, F. E. Alsberg, a banker
of Amsterdam, and William Doherty
assistant general manager for the
Brownsville road.
Mr.. Alsberg is touring the country
in the company Of Mr.. Anderson,
and he expressed to a Herald report
er his belief that the Lower Rio
Grande Valley was a great country
without the possibility of q doubt.
He seemed 10 be well pleased with
the summer climate in this section,
and was enjoying his trip immensely.
This was Mr.. Andersons first trip
to Brownsville in two years, and he
was astounded at the remarkable
growth of the city aud section in
the interim. Among the new i'm
provements he mentioned and COM
p%limented were the First National
Merchants National, and the Steg-
man and other buildings just COM
pleted. He was also particularly COM
~plimentary of the ciiy's paving.
Mr.. Anderson said tina Browns
vile was sure to be the leading gate
way between the United States and
Mexico and would take it's place
with other prominent ports of entry.
iHe said that for a winter climate,
States beat to a FRAGILE" He said,
among other things, that Browns
Vile does not have to do business on
promises, but has the stuff to show
for it." Mr.. Anderson noted as a
very favorable indication the alb
sence of the boomers in this sec
ton, saying that every one who com
es here now to stay. !,
The party left on the branch train
yesterday morning for visits at points
along the line. Mr.. Anderson and Mr..
Alsberg will return to st. Louis
within a few days. Before parting,
Mr.. Anderson said that he would not
make it two years between visits
this time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-10
Found Letter of Credit.

A Imp, flabby pocket book lying
on the street attracted the attention
of a boy yesterday. The boy was a
son of Emile Cortez, who took charge
of the find and turned it over to city
marshall Crixell. Inside the pocket
book was a rather worn and soiled
document which wnen examined
proved to be a letter of credit drawn
by a firm of LONDON bankers on a
firm in New York. The payee was
Mr.. |. H. Burney, who at present re-
sides in Fort Worth. The letter was
dated August 17,19O9, and had been
drawn for the neat sum of 1000
pounds sterling-about $4,000 Am
erican money. However, the numer-
GUS entries stamped on the back of
IT proved that the paper was worth
little, except as a souvenir. 1t had
been lost by Mr.. Burney, who had
been stopping at the Miller hotel
for several days recently. Before
leaving the hotel he had notified the
hotel people of his loss. The docu-
ment is now in the hands of marshal
Crixell and will be turned over to
the owner if claimed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-10
Real Estate Transfers.

Guadlupe Cavazos de Gutierrez, a
feme sole, to Jas. b. McAllen, lots
3 and 10 of block 142 of the city of
Brownsville; price $500.
w. +. Montgomery and wife to Ell
vira Lieck Cortez, s acres in farm
block 90; consideration $500.
Ramon Ruenes and wife to Ricar-
do Quintana, lot IL in block 5 of
the town Of San Benito; considera-
ton $500.
j. l.. Landrum to West Texas Alb
stract d Guarantee Co, two tracts
of land, one being so acres out of
farm block 40 and the other 40 acres
out of farm block 90; considera-
ton 81.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-10
COMPLIMENT TO VISITOR
FROM SAN BENITO

At the home of their parents, MIR.
and Mrs. c. l.. Macmanus, Misses
Virginia and Emily Macmanus enter
tanned Tuesday night in honor OF
Miss Mae Reynolds Of San Benito.
The early part OF the evening was
spent in playing cards, and the high
score was made by Miss Gladys Lay
ton. she being awarded the first
prize. The first prize for gentlemen
was awarded to Louis KowaIski, and
the consolation to King Roby. The
guests prize was awarded to Miss
Reynolds.
Refreshments were served. after
which the guests INDUCED in dane
ing.
Those present were, Misses Rey-
nolds, Ruth Craig. Marie Caldwell.
of Dallas, Marie Starck. Sarita
Starck. Lillian Hicks, Nettie Hicks.
Gladys Layton, FIorine Pierce and
Isabel Pierce; Messr.s Louis Kowal-
ski, Will Craig, John Starck, j. p
Putegnat, Augustine Celaya. King
Roby. Willard Pierce, Vernon Porter
of San Benito Roy Jeffords and Hurt
Batsell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-10

Buy these. well known lines;
they always give best res':lts-De-
troit non-explodable Vapor Stoves;
Automatic Refrigerators; Globe-Wer-
nicke Filing Cabinets and Sectional
Bookcases; Crescent Stoves and Ran
ges; Sealy Mattresses; Non-tarnish-
able Brass Beds; Hoosier Kitchen
Cabinets. Let us show you. Walker
Bros Hancock. We'd
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-10

CITY NEWS


Church Foundation Finished
Work has been completed on the
concrete foundation for the new Ca
tholic church. Mr.. Therkeldson was
the contractor for this work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-10

A Daughter-Mr. and Mrs. Charles
ii. More are receiving c~ongratula-
tons upon the arrival of a new baby
girl at their home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-10
Freight Movement.

Freight receipts at the freight
house Tuesday included two cars Of
merchandise, one car of wagons one
a of lard, two cars Of gravel, ore
a of lumber and one car of furni-
ture.
There were shipped out two cars of
cattle, n car Of cotton seed. and
one car of ice.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-10

Who wants to buy a pretty 5-Pas-
senger Mitchell automobile very rea-
sonable. Apply II Care of Herald.
7-9-tf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-10
Ounce of Prevention.

i'I'll take a little whiskey-out Of
n large black bottle" said Colonel
tllwell confidentially. II am taking
for a cold" he added, still more
Mentally.
you haven't any cold
pw that. But an ounce OF
is worth a pound Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-10

Improving Park-The st. Louis,
Brownsville and Mexico road is plac-
ing several cars of new dirt on the
park grounds, adjacent to the depot.
This is being done to enrich the
earth and increase the growth of
the grass.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-10

No Fire.-Hot tar placed on the
roof of NJ. A. Garcia's residence on
Elizabeth street, near Ninth, caught
fire about 8 o'clock Tuesday MORN
ing and was the cause of much ex-
citement in that vicinity. A fire
alarm was turned in and the boys
came in a hurry, thinking they would
have to contend with a blaze SINH
lar to that of Monday morning. How
ever, the fire was extinguished be-
fore they arrived, no damage result
ing. Fully a thousand people came
running in that direction from every
point within a few minutes, but find
ing there was no fire as quickly
disappeared.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-10

Storm Sewer Progress-The work
of laying the storm sewers from
Fourteenth street to Twelfth street
was completed yesterday and the fill
ing in will begin at once. The con-
nection will be made at Twelfth and
Adams streets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-10

The installation of the curved
rails at Tenth and Levee streets be-
gan yesterday morning. AT Tenth
and Elizabeth it was necessary to
tear up considerable of the street
paving and also a few straight rails.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-10

Let us save you money on Buggies
Surveys, and Harness. We have a big
Wholesale and Retail stock and at
much the lowest prices in the val
ley. Walker Bros.-Hancock Co. VS..
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-10
HEROIC TRA|NME|V
FIGHT DEADLY FIRE
Check Blaze Among Tanks
of Short Line Yards Before
Firemen Arrive.

Fire, caused by sparks from a passing
engine, burned brfskly among the frame
work of the largo oil tanks In the North
Oregon Short Line yards early yesterday
morning and but for the heroism Of half
dozen railroad employees the tanlss
would have exploded with disastrous con-
sequences.
The crew OF switch engine passing
that way noticed the flames licking dam
Serously along the frame scaffold that
surrounds the tanks. Hastily summoning
other employees working In the neigh
borhood they attacked the flames. disre-
garding the imminent danger OF an ex-
plosion. the probabilities OF which in
creased every minute the blaze burned.
The tanks, with their Thousands OF gallons
OF oil, got perilously warm before the
The apparatus from the central sta
ton. headed by Chief Bywater, arrived
on the scene just as the engine crow
had finished the hazardous fight. No
damage was done, other than the bills
tering OF several Pullman cars that stood
close by the burning tanks.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-10
DEMOCRATS PLANNING
FOR JEFFERSON DAY

At a meeting of local Democrats which
was held in the Boston building last
evening, 1t YVES decided that Thomas
Jefferson, the founder OF Democracy.
should not be forgotten. With this end
In view committees were appointed to
carry ont the plan for Jefferson day.
April "a. and some OF the details OF the
day discussed, II Is probable that a
81 dinner will be given on that date at a
leading hotel or club. the menu for
which shall consist Of Utah products.
Utah speakers and Utah music win COM
plete the dinner programme The COM
mitteeS chosen are:
Arrang ements: 3. W. Mendenhall, c.
p. Overleld, d. A. Swan. Joseph Young.
c. II. Carlquist. Pearl Fill, j. w. Bur
ton
Programme; C. II Islaub, W. r. Wal
lace. Ray Van Cott, w. w Ray. J. w
Stringfelow, Ashby Snow. Mrs. Roundy
and Mrs. Hayward.
Publicity. C.. a. cariouist, w. w. Ray
J. X. Letcher. NJ. Spencer. Mrs Durham
Mrs: Dyer. Mrs. Beer. Miss Hodges,
Tickets and general: Mrs. Roundy
Mrs Reed. Mrs. Dyer. Mrs. Durham, Mrs
Lapish. Mrs, Rudd: Mrs. jacobson. Mrs.
Harris Mrs w. NJ Roylance OF Provo
Mrs. S. S. Smith of Ogden. Mrs. Riser,
Mrs. Cuff. Mrs. Maxwell and Mrs.
SHAY
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-10
DEMOCRATS Of UTAH
To MEET ON MAY I
At This Time, Delegates to
National Convention viii
Be Elected.
FAITHFUL ENTHUSIASTIC
Committee Is to Be Appointed
to Look After important
Details.
ENTHUSIASTIC

The executive committee of the state
Democratic committee met In the offices
OF Judge s. r. Thurman. 123 Boston
building, at 7:20 o'clock last evening.
The purpose of the meeting was TO make
arrangements for the state convention
which Will be held In this city May II. for
the selection OF delegates to the national
Democratic convention THO date for the
convention was changed from May II TO
May IL on account OF the inability TO Sc
cure the theater on the first named date.
c. .. Richards was selected temporary
chairman OF the convention. a commit
tee OF three was appointed 10 arrange
fifteen appointed TO look after the hnan-
cial end OF the campaign. The chairman
OF the meeting. Judge 3. f. Thurman,
ys aTh9Ted to apb9n1 OF
organization OF the state Democracy.
This committee has not yet been named.
A transcript OF the speech delivered at
ruary 26. 1912. has been purchased from
John W. Pike, the stenosrapher, who
ported the speech. II was as, referred to p, a
advsability of publishing 1T In pamphlet
form for distribution throughout the
state
The apportIonment OF the delegates
among the various counties was based
upon the vote for Frank B. Stephens for
the electoral college at the presidential
election In 1908 1t was decided that no
more recent vote would be a fair appor
tionment for Salt Lake county on account
OF the American vote In Salt Lake City.
The apportionment decided on will give
one delegate for every eighty-ilre votes
cast for Mr.. Stephens. making about 500
in all,
The members OF the executive commit
tee were enthusiastic and hopeful and
every one expressed Willingness TO make
himself useful throughout the campaign in
the interests OF Democracy. Among those
present at the meeting last evening were
Judge s, r, Thurman, chairman. J. R
Letcher, w. Il. Wallace Judge w. Fl
King, Judge ]. w. Burton. F. s. Fern
strom, Ashby Snow. Ray Van Colt and
Joseph Young Of Salt Lake City. Heber
JeI and WIlford Giles Of Provo. and other
the state.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-10
MAUDE ADAMS SOON
TO BE IN SALT LAKE

The preliminary arrang ments for the
appearance OF Maude Adams in "Chante-
cler' at the Salt Lake thoater next month
are being made by Homer Saint 0audens,
who is making a brief stay in the city
will open her engagement here May l.
Mr. Saint Gaudens is the son OF the
noted sculptor. Augustus st, Gaudens.
man business force ne was associate ed
itor OF one Of the largest western maga-
zines. being himself q writer OF reputa-
ton. both In dramatic and literary work,
He is taking advantage Of the oppor-
tunity offered as advance manager for
Maude Adams to gather material for n
play which he will begin writing when
he completes his tour OF the country.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-10
MOTHER SAVES BABE
FROM BURNING HOME
Mrs. F. A. McIleck Dashes
Through Smoke and Flame
to Rescue Child.

Fire. presumably caused by 4.year
old child playing with matches, en-
dangered the life Of sleeping baby
and caused $1,000 damage to the home
of F. A. McIleck, 316 l street, yester
day afternoon. Only the mother in
stinct of Mrs. MeIleck, who dashed
through smoke and flame TO where her
baby lay sleeping in it's cradle, saved
the little one from terrible death. As
it was, a burning ember alighted On
the baby's cheek and burned it badly.
Mrs. Mc1leck was waiting on custom
ers in the little store that she conducts
in the front of the house when her 4
year-old daughter rushed in, crying
that the kitchen was on fire. Mrs. Nc.
Heck found the whole rear end of the
house in flames. To reach her sleeping
child she was forced to make her way
through the e-enveloped portion of
the house. Her face and hands were
scorched and her dress caught fire in
her brave dash through the flames with
her babe wrapped safely in blanket.
Chief w. H. Bywater, Assistant
Chief Paul. the motor engine and the
apparatus from station No. responded
to the alarm sent in, They fought the
fire for half an hour and succeeded in
combining it to the residence portion OF
the house. The damage to the build
ing is estimated at $500 and to the con
tents $500, all covered bv insurance
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-10
SUIT To BREAK WILL
OF JAMES A. MARO|l
Wife Is Charged With Hav-
ing Unduly Influenced
Husband.

The heirs OF James A. Mahon, A. we'll
known mining man. who died h, San
Diego Cal, in February, are seeking TO
break his last will and testament. which
bequeathed to his widow the entire es-
tate, valued at Approximately $4,000. Suit
was fled yesterday in the Third district
court by John A. Mahon. Susie NJ. Prout
and Gertrude Mahon OF Mobile Ala, chill
dren Of the veteran miners brother, John
Mahon asking that the will be set aside
and the estate divided according to law.
Sensational allegations arc made IN the
petition. Eleanor F. Mahon the widow,
who married Mahon a few months before
his death, is charged with exertng undue
influence over the testator and practically
debating the terms OF the WILL The
claim is made that Mahon was in poor
health for some time prior TO his death
and suffered great pain. To alleviate this
suffering. 1t is said quantities. Of NOR
claim that testator's mind was affected
by great doses OF the drug and at the
time the viii was made he was in no
condition to execute such a document.
The suit was filed in this state az the
property involved Is located here.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-10
RUSSELL D. BARTLETT
DIES AT AGE OF 04

Russell D. Bartlett. aged % years. a
resident OF Salt Lake for twenty five
years, died OF old age at the home OF
his son. w. d. Bartlett. 3o+ East Fourth
South street. last midnight. Mr.. Bart
lett had been III for several months.
Mr. Bartlett was born In Massachu-
setts May %. 1906. He moved TO War
rem. Pa. in early life and was one OF
the first men 10 discover oil in the key
stone state. He bored the third oil well
ever driven In the United States. Later
In life he grew TO prominence and wealth
as "A contractor and builder He retired
from business soon after coming TO Salt
Lake and had lived in quiet seclusion
for many years.
Three sons survive him. They are w
y. Bartlett Of Salt Lake IL r. Bartlett
Of Butte. who built the MoXum hotel in
Salt Lake. and :. 4 Bartlett, also OF
Butte. No funeral arrangements have
been made, pending word from his sons
in Butte
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-10
HEWLETT PROPOSES
TO ENHANCE EXHIBITS

Supervisor Orson III. Hewlett OF tho
manufacturers depar tment OF the state
fair sold yesterday that applications are
already in for twice the amount OF space
available for exhibits In the manufac-
turers' building.
Mr.. Hewlett intends TO have several
special features In this particular branch
OF the fair on each evening of the ex-
position. Prize drawings and prize con-
tests viii be among them, the manufac-
turers OF Utah having come 10 favor that
idea through the interest created thereby
at the recent products show Nr. How
lett also says that he Will havo Young
men and young women attendants IN the
manufacturers building, appropriately
uniformed and easily distinguishaolc. 10
whom application may be mnde for any
nnanner OF Information desired
SECRETARY Horace S Ensign IL devot-
Ing mis- time to the big premium list.
having in mind the object OF Issuing IL
Ia printed form by May i.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-10
RED REGIMENT HEADED
BY PARSON SIMPKIN

Final details OF the big '<battte'' for
new members In the Commercial club
Will be settled tonight, commencing at s
o'clock. when there will be held a mass
meeting OF the general staff officers of
the three competitive divisions OF The
army and soldiers. One of the most
spirited and largest gatherings In the
history of the club is expected,
The occasion will also mark the rssu-
lar monthly meeting OF the members of
the club. In tune with the military char
acter of the campaign gathering. the
regimental band from Fort Douglas will
render uerttorious programme OF musl-
cal selections. appropriately interspersed.
Yesterday BTtgadler General Wesley
King, commanding. appointed the Rev.
p. a. Simpein as colonel of tho Red
regiment. to act In place Of Colonel John
D. Spencer, formerly appointed to that
rank who will be unable to participat o
on account Of Illness. The Fighting
Parson' has accepted the commission and
Is planning carefully an energetic cam
paign for first laurela.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-10
ROGER ". POWERS
ADMITTED To BAR
Son of Judge O. w. Powers
Passes Examination for
Highest Court of State.

Sworn in at the bedside OF Judge Q. w
Powers. his father, who has been IN for
several weeks. Roger W. Powefs, not yet
% years OF age, was yesterday admitted
TO the bar OF the supreme court of Utah
after passing with unusually high credits
an examination before the board or state
examiners.
Mr.. Powers has been attending the lew
department Of the University OF Michi-
gan, but was called home by the illness
Of his father and is pursuing his studies
In the law school of the the University OF
Utah. He intends to return to Ann Ar
Dor 10 graduate next fall. Mr.. Powers
has entered the law firm Of Powers &
Marioneaux
Judge Powers, senior member OF the
firm, Is steadily improving ano expects
soon to resume his duties
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-10
CITY AND VICINITY

SETTLEMENT OF The various claims
to water rights in Big Cottonwood can
yon. 10 be determined by suit In the
Third district court OF the city OF Salt
Lake against the Progress company, Will
not be made for some time 10 come, the
case having been continued yesterday up-
III June l. The continuance was made
on agreement OF counsel.
RULING THAT the plaintiff had not
proven MS case. Judge I. =. Lewis yes
terday dismissed the suit for divorce of
John II. Noonan against Virginia Noonan
and ordered the former to pay the costs
OF the case and the attorneys fees OF
his wife. Charges OF cruelty and using
abusive language were made in the peti-
tlon for divorce.
GEORGE AUSTIN. local director OF The
National Wool & Warehouse Storage COM
pany, yesterday left for Chicago. accom-
panied by Mrs. Austin. Mr.. Austin ex-
poets to be away for about a week, In
which time he viii close up details in
this summers work as affecting local
wool men.
Emigration Canyon Railroad company
against the Mount Olivet Cemetery ssso-
ciation and its trustees, seeking to con-
denim right OF way through land owned
the line 10 Holiday.
UTAH NATIONAL BANK stockhoId-
ers VIII this morning vote upon the prop
ositlons 10 increase the capital stock Of
that institution from S30o.o00 to $500, 600
TO Increase the number OF directors to
not exceed twenty-five, and to change
the name 10 the Utah State National
bank.
ATTORNEY GENERAL BARNES re-
ceived check yesterday from the estate
Of Henry Stafford r. Northcote OF Kent
England. for s1ls6,S7. in payment of the
Inheritance tax on 315 shares OF the pre-
ferred stock of the Union Pacific rail-
road.
TIE 1aee ~ a.,
Ray. charged with attacking his nine
year-old daughter was dismissed yestcr-
day In the Third district court. and trial
on charge Of criminal assault began.
The case Will be concluded today.
THE UNITED STATES civil service
commission has announced an examina-
ton to be given May 4. TO secure elig-
oies 10 NIL vacancy in the position of
sawyer In the Hoopa Valley Indian agsn-
cy. California, at $40 per annum
MADAME TETRAzzINJ and party
passed through Salt Lake City yesterday
in their private car over. the Hartman
linee. Madame Tetrazz,ni is en- route
from Los Angeles TO Cheyenne.
BLUE RIBBON awards 20 the number
or twenty-five are offered by the Manu-
facturers association Of Utah for certain
displays Of Utah products at the autumn
state fair
MARGARET WEIGHT filed suit yester-
day in the Third district court for divorce
from Norris Weight, alleging desertion.
and asking for $50 month aiimony.
TWO APPLICANTS took te eSauins
ton In the federal building for the posi-
lion OF stenographer for departmental
work In the civil service.
CLARA WESTFALL wes granted an
lnteriocutory decree OF divorce yesterday
from Be njamin F. Westfnll by Judge G.
W. Morse.
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IS alleged In
complaint yesterday by the county at
torneys Office against Rubin Schulda-
ker.
SUIT FOR DIVORCE was filed rest.r-
DAY NJ the Third district court by blanche
Young against Phineas Young
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-10
DIR. j. j. SNIDER
DIES IN OLD HOME

Word Of the death of Dr.. j. J. SnioeE,
formerly OF Salt Lake, was received IRON,
DAYTON o., yesterday. Death occurred
there Sunday and the funeral was heih
yesterday at Xenla, o.. the doctor nh-
tive home. -.t,
DR.. j. ]. Snlder WAS prominent IN Sa,s sas
Lake mining circles He lived here Tor
ten years up until last December, wnea
ne retired rom active work and returns"
20 his old Ohio home. During nis tes,
dence here he wac Identified win ma,I ,s,tI
enterprises of public nature. notaplS VIII W..
the old Public Service corporation. nc
was a physician OF repute, thonsh n9
Abandoned his practice several years AZ. ~.
4 widow. a son and a daughter All Nv
ing In Ohio survive him,