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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-18
HIGH AND LOW CITIES.
And the Difference In Our Attitudes
East and West.


The differences between the eastern
and western elevations in this country
are curiously striking. Colorado has
forty peaks that are more than II 900
eet above sea level. Mount Washing
ton. in New Hampshire. and Mount
Mitchell. In North Carolina. the highest
peaks in the Appalachian system north
and south respectively. are considerably
less thar half as high as this above the
ocean.
Several transcontinental railway lines
in the west pull their main line trains
over a greater elevation than that
reached by the cog railroad up New
Hampshirets above mentioned peak.
These western elevations are. of course.
reached gradually.
Most large cities lie low. Chicago Is
only about GOO feet above sea level
and Pittsburgh but q hundred feet
higher. Philadelphia ranges from sea
level 70 q height in its suburbs Of some
300 feet. Minneapolis. near the head
OF the Mississippi. has an elevation of
less than 1000 feet. and various parts
of New Orleans. at the mouth of the
great river. are recorded in the gov
eminent tables ms having elevations OF
from one oot to fifty feet. ST. Louis
lies about halfway between these ter
miual cities.
Montana is away up. with its lead
ing city perched at the elevation of the
highest peaks of the Adirondack noun
tains. In Denver there Is n mark near
the state capitol which is just one mile
above sea level.-New York Sun.
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Wouldn't Have Missed.

As q battalion was returning from
rifle practice at the ranges a shot was
discharged from the leading company.
apparently by accident. but the bullet
passed uncomfortably close TO the colo
mel. Look here" he roared to the cap
tain Of the company. who fired that
shot?" Sir" replied the officer proud
ly. lit can't be Il man of my company.
for they are all first class shots."-LOD-
don Globe
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-18
Thanks for Brownsville.

Resolved, That we heartily appre-
ciate the warm welcome EXTENDED to
us by the city and citizens of
Brownsville, the entertainment fur
nished by the Chamber of Commerce,
the full reports and encouragement
given by the press of Brownsville
and the Valley, and the value of the
addresses by our out of town speak
ers, who have come here giving us
freely Of their valuable time. expe-
rience and intelligence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-18
To Preserve Records.

Resolved, That we select a local
bank a the custodian of our papers
and funds in order that the valua-
BILE contributions of years may be
preserved for future reference at a
central point; that our funds be plac-
ed at interest, and that the offices
of secretary and treasurer be COM
bined. The depository and not the
secretary-treasurer will haze charge
CT the funds. and orders for dis
bursement for same will only be rec
ognized by the depository on presen-
tation of an order not check, duly
signed by the president and the sec
retary-treasurer. and these officers
shall have the power authorize ex-
penditures; and tina, receipts be is
sued by the latter officer for all
amounts paid in. he taking receipt
from the depository. The president,
vice-president and secretary-treasur-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-18
for President Green's
Absence.

Resolved. That the members of the
South Texas Gardeners Association,
in annual convention assembled,
greatly regrets the absence from this
meeting of Prof. r. c. Green. our
president, and realizes that il is due
I causes which he cannot control.
We appreciate the sincerity and val
ne OF his work while he was stationed
in our midst. and hope that ways
and means may be provided to en-
able him 10 visit us from time TO time
and TO continue the very pleasa I
personal friendships which he has
here and which have been so helpful
and encouraging to so many of us.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-18
For U. S. Aid in Combating Foreign
Insect Pests.

Insect Pests.
Whereas, the Rio Grande Valley is
at the frontier through which invad-
ing armies OF new inseo. pests are
constantly extending the area 0
their ravages among staple farm
crops as well as among fruit and
truck, notable Instances being the
corn and cane borer and the boil
weevil; and, Whereas, proteC on
from such invasions will advantage
the whole United States, therefore
be il,
Resolved, That we urge the United
States eDpar:ment of Agriculture to
maintain along the Mexican border d
corps of trained entomologists to CO.
operate in taking such measures TO
exterminate invading insec. pests as
will greatly limit if not entirely pre-
vent the extension of their ravages;
and be it further resolved, tha we
u 30 uBOH 1OISItSS anu the oIIIe
department the Importance of secur-
ing the cooperation of the govern
ment OF Mexico in maintaining a neu-
trail zone along the Rio Grande with
in which entomologists Of both
countries may operate to prevent the
spread of such insects as are greatly
injurious 20 plant life, notably such
as the Mediterranean fruit fly now
greatly menacing the Pacific coast;
and be it further resolved that we
ask the active cooperation of he cit
liens of Brownsville to exterminate
the white fly which is now found to
q very limited extent in this city.
Whereas, the Rio Grande Valley
Is at the frontier through which in
yading armies of new insect pests
are constantly extending the area Of
their ravages on our farms and or
chards, thus preventing a constant
menace to the agricultural interests,
not only of our immediate section,
but ultimately affecting the pros
poets OF our entire country, therefore.
be it,
Resolved, That we invite the at
tention of our representatives in con-
gress and especially that of Hon. Jno.
NJ. Garner and our senator's, to the
utter lack of proper protection from
the Importation of these injuries in
sects across the Rio Grande, and urge
them to impress pom DR.. L. o. How
ard, chief Of bureau, department OF
entomology, the necessity of imme-
diately securing the cooperation of
the government of Mexico toward en-
forcing a rigid inspection of all fruits
plants and flowers transported from
that country to this. We further
urge upon them to cooperate with
that government toward establishing
and maintaining a neutral zone along
the Rio Grande within which ento-
mologists of both countries may OPP
crate 10 prevent the spread of sucn
insects as are greatly injurious to
plant life; notably, such as the Med
it%erranean fruit fly.
And be i: further resolved, that
we ask the active cooperation &C Tie
mayor and citizens of Brownsville
with the State Department Of AGri-
culture toward DISCRIMINATING the
white fly in this city.
Resolved. further, that we solicit
the aid OF cur state department Of
Agriculture and pledge them our sup
port with the legislature for the nec-
.e:sary appropriation toward securing
a more rigid inspection Of our terri
tory for injurious insects. and car
rying into operation the necessary
means for their proper control.
Thanks for Brownsville.
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Mothers Privilege.

Don't talk back TO your pa"
Jaw. gee WHIT. ma. you want all the
finn there Is In this honse ."-DetrDit
Free Press.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-18
Representation at Farmers Congress

~NPASSenld1ioA at IaiAnCi onSIc
Resolved, That the chairman ap-
point a committee Of three or five
who will go TO College Station he
day before the Farmers Congress on
July 30 and 81. Il cooperate with
committees from farm organizations
in examining into our State A. K NJ.
College, suggest improvements. and
act as a medium between this college
and u membership.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-18
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY
SOUTH TEXAS GARDENERS

The South Texas Gardeners in
their annual session in Brownsville
Monday and Tuesday of this week,
pas ed several resolutions all with
out dissent. and all of which follow:
Fer Practical Farm Demon ira ion.
Resolved, That in view of the
widely different conditions in the
Southwest coast country, we believe
that the best results can be obtained
in an educational and agricultural
way by carrying out tests and dem
onstrations on the farm, under actual
farm conditions in the different To-
calities, by the farmers themselves
under definite instruction. To this
end we believe there should be active
coopration between the various in
terests, for the common good-the
farmers, the business men, the rail-
road. the State and the United
S ates.
We therefore recommend that the
advisory committee of the South
Texas Gardeners Association and Of
the Rio Grande Horticultural Socie-
Ity, appointed to visit College Station,
he requested to present the views
embodied in this resolution to that
conference, and to prosecute vigor-
ously during their attendance at the
Farmers Congress any measures look
ing to IT, aid and relief along the
plan here outlined, of the farmers
of the lower coast country.
For Cooperation in Packing and
Shipping.
Whereas, This association recog-
nizes the absolute necessity of col
Grafton in packing and marketing OF
truck and fruit products, to secure a
quality of product worthy to zeal the
name of .his fair valley, and to so
distribute as to prevent overlooking
some markets. while others are bare
g, supplies, therefore, be it
Resolved, That we urge every pos
sible effort to secure efficient coop
era i've action in grading and pack
ing our valley products, and also
that no pains be spared to secure
such cooperation action from all
competing shippers and shipping or
CARNATIONS as will enable a single
distributor to determine the place
of sale of every competing car.
Resolved, That this association APP
prove the petition for a hearing from
the Texas Railroad Commission TO
consider the advisability of remov-
ing the freight diff rental charge
now resting upon the traffic
originating from and coming into
the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Railway Comrany's Fair Treatment.
Whereas, The extremely poor ser
vice rendered by the railway and eX-
press companies during the past sea
son has been the cause OF very great
embarrassment and loss TO the Rio
fGrande Valley, and
Whereas, the controlling officials
Of these companies have made pub
lie acknowledgment of such defective
service with frank and open promise
of prompt payment of all just claims
together with assurances of efficient
service next season. therefore, be it
Resolved. That this association
recognizes with pleasure such frank
and fair acknowledgment and prom
ise-Qf payment and efficient service,
and assures hat the speedy fulflment
Of these promises will be very highly
appreciated BY this association, and
will be evidence of friendly fair
dealing, which our people will gladly
remember.
Regret for President Green's
Absence.
Resolved. That the members of the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-18

God abandons those who abandon
themselves .--George Sand.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-18
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

St. Louis. Brownsville & Mexico
Main Line.
No. 1O2 leaves 4:4O a. m.
No. IO4 leaves 1850 D. m.
No. 101 arrives 1850 D. m.
No. 103 arrives 11:40 a. III.
Branch Line.
No. 1922 leaves 9:45 a.. m.
No. 121 arrives 500 p. m.
Motor Car.
To points up the valley.
No. 124 leaves $40 p. m.
No. 1913 arrives 10: Is a. m.
National Lines Of Mexico.
Passenger depot az Matamo- ~.
Standard Time.
Monterey & intermediate Points.
Leave-7:16 a. m.
Arrive-7:O0 D. M.
Between Brownsville and Point
Isabel
Effective Saturday, HAY II, 1912.
Days other than Saturday, Sunday
and Monday
Brownsville Point Isabel
Lv $3.50 a. m. Ar 1000 a. m.
Ar 600 p. IN. Lv 4:3O a. N.
Saturday
Lv 1880 a. m. Ar 1880 d. IN.
Ar soc p. m. Nv 4:3O D. III.
Lv 700 p. m. Ar $3.50 D. N.
Sunday
Ar S:2O a. m. Nv 700 q. m.
Nv 1l:O0 a. m. Ar 1890 D. III.
Ar $3.50 D. IN. Nv 500 p. m.
Monday
Ar $50 a. IN. Nv 700 a. m.
Nv 1900 a. m. Ar 1890 D. m.
Ar 600 p. m. Nv 1890 D. IN.
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er shall have authority to select sal.
depository after making the neces
'sary investigation as to charge f1l
deposit boxes and interest Offered o
balances.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-18

In accordance with the last reso-
luton the following committee was
appointed TO visit College 5 alton a
day before the meeting of the Far
mers' Congress. was composed OF DIR.
II. Fl. Harrington. A. r.. Sprague,
W B. Newhall, Eltweed Pomery and
Stanley Watson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-18
WHAT THE NAVY
MEANS TO VIRGINIA

TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
ST. The navy is more important
the Union for national. commercial and
political reasons.
|. Virginia has n long and accessible
sea coast to defend.
.. The Southern drill ground of the
United States Navy is OFF Gloucester
Point.
3. There is at Fort Monroe the
largest single fertilization in the world.
Gibraltar covers more ground, but
there are seven forts.
4. Virginia has at Newport News the
biggest dry docks In the United States
of America.
,. Virginia has at Norfolk the sccand
biggest navy yard iii the United States
OF Am erica.
6. These great naval entrepots would
be the first OBJECT of attack by for
eign navy.
I. In the event OF war the nearness
of Virginia to Washington would max o
tack. and Virginia would, as III her
former history, be the fighting ground
by land and sea.
s. AS the government expends from
$40. 100000 to si0,000,0U0 II year in the
building of battlcships at Newport
News. the Norfolk Navy Yard, Fort
Monroe. etc, II is of the highest i'm
portance TO, Virginia that The State
keep in touch with the navy.
9. The navy Is our first line of at
tack and defense. and must be pro-
Sided Tor in advance. Modern navics
cannot be improvised, and although the
country Will not permit Il large stand
ing army. it will permit Ii strong navy.
The country, however, can be amply
protected by strong navy. See a. 7.
Mnhan's Influence of Sea Power on
History"
TO- There arc hundreds Of officers
from Virginia in the army and the
navy. and thousands of men. About
one-third of the medical corps OF both
services are graduates of the medical
school of the University OF Virginia.
IL. Every needy nation, especially
Japan, longs to send II battleship feet
to lombard our coast cities. and de-
mand big indemnity.
l2. Japan has made two determined
efforts to establish n naval base for
the purpose of attacking us--last year
In Mexico and this year in Hawaii-but
has been baked both times
13. Britain is openly preparing, UNI
der the Suise of coaling stations for
her merchant fleet, when the Panama
Canal is opened. hig naval and mill
an island near Hawaii. This means
two British regiments OF 5000 men
each, in addition to local forces and
complete naval division, with battle
ships. cruisers. torpedo boats. destroy
ers and coalers. at each base. Britain
says that all these soldiers and sailors
, VIII be kept to prevent other nations
from stealing her coal, but 1t is per-
fectly we'll understood that Britain
is pulling Uncle Sans leg when she
says this.
Ia The Democratic party, by choice
and tradition. is pack OF idiots, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-18
TOBACCO SALES
Reported to the Commissioner of Agri-
culture from NurluIis SUITE MnrIscls.

As Reported to the Commissioner Of Agri-
culture from Various suite Markets.
O. w. lSoincr, Commissioner OF Aericul-
urc. makes the following report OF SAFES vi
"ai tobacco in Nirs MIA markets Tor the
Month OF january. said report being sum-
natszcd from such returns as lie could
gather under II law enact some years ago:
AhaNista-Sold' al hrst hand: Bright. ?.el7
bounds; dark, i,i.ei> pounds
Amelia urthouse-Sold at first hand
Dark 10. iiD pounds.
Appomattox-sold at first hand: Dark.
na.t45 pounds
ArrinEton-Sold at first hand Dark, 1885,
NC poundsk
Bedford clty-sold at ...st hand: Dark.
S',ii3 pounds; rtsold DARK. 30. i6o pounds.
I!ackstpuc--tSold at hrst hand Dark
$500 pounds: resold, dark. 100 pounds.
Brookncai-sold AT n:st hand: bright, a.
~ pounds: dark, Sc6sis pounds.
Chase City-Sold At first hand: Bright.
1922 pounds; dark. 1900 pounds: rcsold,.
bright j.i26 pounds
Chntham-sold at first hand: bright. 5ie-
IS2 pounds; rcsOld. bright, S6.SGS pounds
clarksvilie-Sod at hrst hand: Bright,
s'lIIa pounds; resoid. bright. 27ls pounds
Ciover-soid Mt first hand: Bright, $3.50
pounds; dark. 9,351 pounds.
Cumberland Courthouse-Sold al first hand :
Dork, l3I,SS0 pounds.
Danviiie-so!d at first hand Bright, ..
aii,I!s pounds; resold. bright, i1ii7 pounds
PIilwyh-Sold at first hand: Dark, a75.s.C
pounds; resvld, dark. iOdip pounds
brakes Branch--Sold at iirst hand: Dark.
SE,SU pounds.
Farmviic-Soid at first hand: Dark OF, .
$50 pounds.
Franklin Junctlon-sold at FIRST hand
Bright. 22e,Gil pounds; resoid. bright, .6,5lC
pounds.
%, kenbrdse-sold at arsl hand; bright. 2.i
o-S pounds; dark. Iil.7F pounds: reeold.
bright 1887 pounds; dark. 40 pounds
keysville-Sold At first hand: Bright l2s.
Si pounds; dnrk, 1891 pounds; rcsold
,V"4e2 pounds: dark. 9e,el pounds rcsoId.
bright l.So0 pounds; dark. Sl5i pounds
Lawrencevi!le-Sold AZ first hand: Dark.
s.Sl5 pounds.
$1,000 pounds.
eSS.7+G pounds.
-. ran'nlln city-sold at FRS, hand: Dark.
~ ne .', at first hand: Dark, s4s,-
Rice Depot-sold at nrst hand: Bright. ss-
10 pounds: dark. 1854: pounds
l'ichinond-Sold at first hund: Fright Z,
"'o pounds; dark, iG.1.i55 pounds. resoId
p'IGht' $3.50 pounds: dark. iS7.Ss5 mounds
hocky Mount-Sold ut first hand: Bright.
''...T' pounds; dark. 5otoo pounds
south 5oston-Sold 1T first hand: BrIrht
i's9'.'-o pounds; rcsojd. bright 90 800 ,,ninjs
S"uth ltill-Sold al first hand: Brirht
100 pounds: resold, bright Lag no,,rd
s.1 ns,ina-so.d at first hand: Bright, ~,
o.. pounds: resold. bright. T.73s mounds,
iothis-Sold at first hand: Bright. 70SoTi,
pounds; dark, loioa.l2o pounds: rcsnIL
bright ei?.l6i pounds; dark. siscla po,,nds
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-18

Us representatives in Congress. includ-
ing those from Virginia. are opposinn ..
ships. ""''ie
Is. The United States is at present
the second naval power in the world.
ana the opening of the Panama Canal
VIII probably force this country to
, ma 1,.a,h rs naval supremacy and keep
10. The United States Navy has n
record or unbroken success and has
done several record breaking stunts. II
made dishrag OF the British Navy in
1Si2-l5. when II produced a type of
ship and type OF sailor which was
invinciole. 1t has always led tho navics
Of the world In the construction OF
ships. beginning with the Constitution
and the Constellation. ships OF n type
until then unknown, followed biz the
invention OF the armored ship and of
battleships able to go around the world
without once going In dry dock. The
sixteen battleships which made the
cruise around the world were designed
by a man from Norfolk county. Vir-
county, Virginia. No nation will ever
dare to attempt to rival this battlcship
cruise for fear of failure.
II. In the Spanish War the resistance
of the Spanish ships at Santiago was
far greater than tnat made by either
the Spaniards or the French at the
battle of Trafalgar Or the battle of the
Nile, but II was such an easy job for
the American navy to do them up that
American naval officers never speak of
the battle OF Santiago" but OF "thc
destruction OF the Spanish ships at
Santiago"
is. The American Navy has had but
four fleet actions and Yin every one
1t has captured every hostile snip.
10. In the War Of 1S12-15 the United
States captured every vessel which the
90. The United States captured on
Lake Champlain In one day seventeen
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-18
GUM
ISpccialto The Times.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Guinea, Va, February 1f.-Dr. w.
iAisbury Christian. OF Richmond, de-
llyered two sermons at Hopewell Meth
odist Church Sunday and Monday.
Miss Ruby Nunn is visiting her
aunt Mrs. w. l.. Campbell in Rich.
An enjoyable Valentine party was
given at aurora" the home of Mir.
ana Mrs NJ \. Num-. this week The
mouse was decorated with hearts, fes-
l9oned' and Valentine games were
played. Among those present were
Misses Lucy Dabncy. Bessie Meese,
AIRY and Lucille Massey, Helen Green
nearl Hurst, Julia Washington Rcna
Tomplins. May Campbell, blanche,
Ethel and Ruby Mum. Mrs. Incz Mas
sey, Mrs. Ashton Num- Emmett and
Arthur Blanton. CARLYLE and Linwood
Dabney, RiNcy Morton. Adrian Meese,
gilbert Moss, Tom Jones. Earl and
Forrest Garrison. Ell Massey, Quinhy
rompkins' Ashton Num-. Frank
Edwin Lent. Ernest Scott. and Levin
Mcintyre went to Richmond this week,
Carroll Hazard of HeathsvIlIe
visited here recently.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-18
FREDERICK,S HALL
Especial to The rImc,.l,iyn.,,c,

Especial to The Times Dispatch
fredericks llall, Va, February in
who has been the recent guest of NIr
and Mrs. II. e. Garrett. Is VISITING, hoi
brother, Samuel Garrett. at flew
Mrs. a. G. Davis. of Richmond &
spending some time with her mother
Mrs. T.. II. Poindcxtcr.
Mrs. Clarence Sherman spent FRIDAY
in Richmond
Miss Dabney Young, of baltimore
y visiting her sister. Mrs. T. II.
Charles spiccr, of Newport News,
spent Sunday here.
Il. \. Harris Is visiting his son.
Bcrnhrd Harris. In Peek w Va
Miss Mary Goodwin. daughte: OF i.
Buckncr. were married In NichmonJ
Wednesday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-18
REAL ESTATE AND
BUILDING NEWS
Continual from First Page.)

but it would be tircsomc to go into
details.
sundry Notes.
There are all kinds of rumors on the
street about big deals that arc on the
string, about properties that may soon
come on the market. Some of these
rumors are especially active concern
Ing certain Industrial plants, and their
properties, plants that may lie for tho
present little financially embarrassed
but ] am not taking any stock in
rumors There is enough of fact to
Keep an ordinary man busy for the
present The facts arc that there
never was Time in the history Of
Richmond when there WAS greater &C.
tv'ty In real estate.
In the meantime the bad weather
has kept the suburban folks very
quiet. but the clouds are rolling by,
and when the springtime sun comes
out the suburbs will be much in the
limelight, for there is all kinds of
inquiry about suburban sites and
much questioning as TO their ncarness
to trolley lines and all that kind OF
thing.
Speaking about bad weather. the
agents who deal exclusively In farm
lands tell me that the hard winter has
brought to them enormous Inquiry
from the West and the North and the
Northwest about Virginia farms. and
n good deal of new business is being
looked for along these lines.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-18

E Isronsl snsigns, thus beating tic
the battle OF La IIog,ic.
-. The United states is he onl.
ma., ,o IN The world which owns, by
capture, Il British royal standard
22 For good conduct and discipline
me american sailor has no rompcfr 4.
DurinE the Dattleship cruise around
IRONS out OF 10000 sailors when three
OF me battlesh!ps were at NIarscilics
on mat great cruise. and the men were
Snncn shorc leave on Sunday 200
sailors. Catholic and protcstn,t
marched to the cathedral in a body
ana attended, religious services most
HcNout'H. No such spectacle has ever
been shown in any navy bcfor"