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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
CHIEF OPERATOR
KILLS HIMSELF
MANAGER OF MATAMOROS TELE-
GRAPH OFFICE PUT BULLET
THROUGH HIS HEAD AT TWO
O'CLOCK THIS MORNING.
PISTOL ON FLOOR IN POOL OF
BLOOD TOLD GRUESOME TALE.
WORRY TEMPORARILY UNBAL-
ANCED HIS MIND.

With a bullet wound through his head.
Of the federal telegraph Office in Mata-
mOros, was found dead bv other Operat-
ors in his rooms over the telegraph Of
flee at , O'Clock this morning. A pistol
was found in pool of blood along side
the mans body. and indications are that
he committed suicide.
The operators who were working in
the office below the mans room heard
the report of the pistol. and at once went
upstairs. They reported the occurrence
to the police and made a hurried eXmi-
nation. but the man had died almost i'll
stantly His body was taken to the
MatamOros hospital.
Worry followed by temporary insanity
is given as the cause of the mans act.
He came to MatamOrOs ten days ago
from Monterrey. where he had been en-
ployed as Il censor at the telegraph ofhce
BY the Huerta government. About SIX
weeks ago his father died in Monterrey,
and about month ago his young broth
er was killed in street car accident at
Monterrey. These matters together with
stress and worry concerning conditions
with which he came in contact with IN
the telegraph service, are believed to
have caused his mind to become unbal-
anced.
Last night at 10 o'clock .Diminez was
seated in the telegraph Office reading a
newspaper, while the telegraph operators
were all busy sending out an accumula-
ton of messages. He appeared to be
rational, and was calm all through the
evening. He is not very well known III
Matamoros, having arrived there only
recently, but those who were acquainted
with him state that he has expressed
great worry within the last few days
and always seemed to be troubled.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
POPE APPEARS
BETTER TODAY
THOUGH GREAT ANXIETY PRE-
WALLS, PHYSICIANS ASSERT THE
TIME TO ABANDON HOPE HAS
NOT YET COME.
ITALIAN GOVERNMENT DEMAND
ED EXACT STATEMENT OF HIS
CONDITION FROM HIS PHYSI-
CLANS NS-VITALITY A SURPRISE.
Especial to The Herdld.)

ROME, April 1.-THE pope is consid-
erably improved today, though the gray
est anxiety prevails. The physicians
said i'm view of the late developments.
The time to abandon hope had not come.
The dysentry that caused last nights
crisis continued today. DR.. Amici this
afternoon said he feared exhaustion
would kill the pontiff, but admitted he
might live a week.
The pope was more cheerful today. The
doctor said: This is the first day since
the first relapse he felt relieved"
His vitality is a source of wonder to the
physicians.
The Italian government has demanded
a true statement of the pOpe's condition.
The physicians said it was impossible
TO tell the possibilities of the next -
hours.
HypOdermic injections sustain the
heart action. His temperature hung
around ", and he slept much throughout
the day.
Cardinal Oregalia. dean of the sacred
college. has started q movement against
withholding the news Of the pOntif $
condition by the vatican.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
DAY OF APPOINTMENT
PRESIDENT NAMES MANY MEN
FOR IMPORTANT OFFICIAL 20
SITIONS.
(By Associated PrPsS.)

WASHINGTON, ID. C., April L.
President Wilson today made the follow
inc nominations: To be general appraiser
of merchandise j. B. Sullivan OF Iowa I;
appraiser of merchandise, VIM. Roper,
for the district of Philadelphia; auditor
of the interior department. Robert w.
Woolcy, Virginia; collector international
revenue, second district of Wisconsin,
Herbert H. Sampson; assistant secretary
of war, Henry c. breckenridge, Ken
tuckv: Judge Of the district court III
Alaska, Robert w. Jennings, Alaska
United States marshal eastern district
of Texas, Ben. f. Terrell: director OF
census. William Harris, Georgia: special
fiscal agent navy department, London
Spcyer Brothers; register land Offices,
Santa Fe. New Mexico, Francisco Del
gado; recorder general land Office. LuciuS
o. c. Lamar, Mississippi; assistant at
tornpy general. Samuel Houston Thomp
son. jr., Colorado.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
CAUCUS WILL
SUPPORT BILL
OF TARIFF WOOL
AND SUGAR SCHEDULES LOSE
HOPE. BILL WILL HAVE CAUCUS
ENDORSEMENT.
REPUBLICANS WILL ALSO REPORT
A BILL DIFFERING RADICALLY
FROM DEMOCRATIC MEASURE
CAUCUS MET TO o. X MEASURE.
(SDecidI to The Herdld)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April IL
With the democratic rebellion against
The administration tariff program
crushed BY caucus votes on the free sug-
ar and wool. smooth sailing is assured
for the bill.
Efforts to increase duties on manufac-
tured wool products continued today,
but the democrats opposing the cut Ill
the new bill have lost al hope OF pre-
yaiIing over the committee.
The conclusion of the caucus this week
jho presentation on Monday to the house
is expected. At The same time democrat
ic and republican reports on the Under
wood bill will be filed. The house repub-
leans meet tonight TO 0. X. the tenta-
tive report prepared by the republican
wavs and means committee, which VIII
eXcorciate the Wilson Underwood bill III
its general provisions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
URGE GOVERNOR
TO SIGN BILL
DIVIDING 2STH JUDICIAL DIS
TRICT AND CREATING THE 7ITH
DISTRICT INCLUDING LOWER
RIO GRANDE COUNTIES.
BROWNSVILLE AND SAN BENITO
LAWYERS CALLED ON COVER
NOR TODAY - QUESTION OF
JUDGESHIP CHIEF OBSTACLE.
Especial to The Herdld.)

AUSTIN, Texas, April I.-GovernOr
Colquitt is being strongly urged to ap-
prove the bill dividing the 2Sth judicial
district and creating the 74th district. to
include the counties of Cameron, Starr,
Hidalgo and Willacy. He has received
number of messages OH the subject.
\ delegation consisting of Judge J. A.
Graham and Frank W. Kibbe of Browns
Vile and Judge Sam Spears of San Pc
nitO today called Oh the governor and
urged the approval Of the bill.
The governor has not as yet acted on
he measure.
One Of the chief obstacles to approval
of the measure has been the failure of
the local bar to agree upon candidate
for district judge in the new 74th dis
trict. Since Judge JAS. B. Wells is out
of the race. the choice now appears to be
between j. /. Kleiber of Brownsville and
f. MOthersead of San BenitO.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
STATE SAENGERFEST

HOUSTON, Texas, April 17.-Nigor-
Gus preparations are being made for the
state Saengerfcst which will be held in
this city on May ). 6 and 7. The attrac-
tions will be the st. Louis symphony
orchestra, Nine. Rappold, soprano star
Of the Metropolitan opera company OF
New York: Charles Schlegel, of Berlin
German baritone; twenty five German
male singing society choruses from var
ious cities and towns under the leader
shin of Arthur Claasson of New York
and the combined musical societies OF
Houston, under the leadership of II. T.
HutfmaSter and Julien Il. BlitZ.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
TAMMANY WANTS OFFICE
INSISTS THAT TO REFUSE WOULD
BREAK PRESTIGE OF ORGANIZA-
TION AND LOSE CITY TO REPUB-
LICANS
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April IL
Tammany Halls fight to gain recogni-
lion by President Wilson resulted i'm a
demand that Senator O'Gorman obtain
for Tammany the cOllectorship of New
York OGOrman was told the prestige
of the organization was ut stake if the
post goes to an enemy of Tammany and
will probably cost the democracy, the
mayor and attorney of New York next
fall. O'Gorman asked Wilson to with
mold action until he can confer with him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
CONSIDER WATER SUPPLY
COL McCLINTOCK OF CITIZENS
COMMITTEE INVITES COUNCIL
COMMITTEE TO MEET WITH 1T.

Colonel John McClintOck. member OF
the citizens committee appointed a few
weeks ago to look into and report on the
city water situation, has written let
ter inviting Mayor A. b. Cole to have the
committee from the council meet as
promptly as possible with the citizens
committee. In his letter, Col. McClln-
took called attention to the lack of sat
isfactory water supply within the past
few days and asked that the mayor give
the matter his attention as early as pos
Sible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
MOORE UNDER FIRE
WILLIS l.. MOORE TO BE INVESTI-
GATED FOR PFRNICIOUS ACTI-
WITTY IN PROMOTING OWN CAN
DIDACY.
Especial TO The Herdld.)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April IL
The investigation of Willis L. Moore
lately on the weather bureau for acti-
witty in promoting his candidacy for a
cabinet post will probably be probed by
congressional committee
Representative Fowler of Illinois will
urge the resolution.
J. Warren Smith, weather fOrecaster
of Columbus, O., was dragged.intO cOntrO-
versy today by James Barry former
division chief here, who filed charges
against Moore. Barry declared that
Smith had sent out circular letters last
November boosting Moore for the cabin
ct.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
FOR CREAMERY
AND ENS|LAGE
PLANS TO BE CONSIDERED By
FARMERS AND BUSINESS MEN
AT MEETING IN BROWNSVILLE
SATURDAY.
PROF. ALNORD, FAMOUS SILO AU-
THORITY, WILL TALK TO FARM
ERS-CREAMERY Project VIR-
TUALLY ASSURED.

Considerable interest is being mani
tested both by the business men Of
Brownsville and bv the farmers living
i'm this vicinity, in the meeting that is
to be held at the Dreamland theatre Sat
urday afternoon ut o'clock for the pur-
pose of promoting the establishment OF
the dairying business by the farmers
and a creamery in the city. Many of the
farmers have already evinced more than
ordinary interest in the matter, and the
Chamber of Commerce has been receiving
letters from them asking information con
cerning the proposition
In letter received today by Secretary
O'Brien of the Chamber Of Commerce,
from DR.. H. H. Harrington of Kingsvillc,
agricultural director for the Frisco. DR..
Harrington states that Prof. G. II. Al
word of Taft. Texas, superintendent of
the Taft farms comprising some 10000
acres, will be one of the speakers at the
meeting Saturday. Prof. Alvord was
formerly professor of agriculture at the
Agricultural and Mechanical college of
Texas, and will be at the meeting as a
representative of the state department of
agriculture He is known to he one of
the best informed men in Texas or the
South on agricultural matters, and with
him and DR.. Harrington on the program
the meeting promises to bring forth def
mite results.
Prof. Alvord has had many years Of
experience in the construction and use
of siloS. and has also made Il complete
study on the matter Of feeding the Silage
to both dairy and beef cattle.
He is pleasant speaker and is certain
to entertain those who attend the meet
ing Prof. Alvord. by the way. was to
have delivered an address on Farmers
Dav during the RrownSyilcl Midwinter
Fair, but owing to the inclemcnt wealth
er the day had to be postponed. and he
could not remain to take his part in the
program.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
GOOD ROADS MEETING

MERIDIAN. Texas, April IA
rousing good roads meeting was held
here at which good roads booster from
Bexar, Blanco. Burnet, Bosquc. Lam
pasas. Coryel. Hamilton, SOmcrvill.
Johnson and Tarrant counties were IN
attendance One of the most interesting
features was an address Oh improved
highways by Tarvilla of st. Louis, who
is experimenting the road work in Tar
rant county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
WOOL AND SUGAR SETTLED
(By Associated Press

WASHINGTON, ID. G., April IL
With the fight over free wool and free
sugar settled, the democratic caucus to-
day resumed the consideration of the
Underwood tariff bill with Indications
that it will be ready for the house early
next week. Several members plan fight
on the provision permitting discount
of five per cent on duties on all goods i'm
ported in American vessels Oh the ground
that it amounts to ship subsidy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
RELEASED FROM PRISON
(By Associated PrcSS.)

ROCHESTER,. Y. Y, April lit was
announced today that Leslie Hubert
and William Mitchell of this place and
DR.. Charles Harlc of Abilene. Texas, who
have served twelve years in a Mexican
prison for alleged insurance frauds, in
Guiding murder, will be released. They
were confined in the San Juan de Tlloa
prison with General Felix Diaz, who OBJ
tanned their pardons on his ascension tO
power.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
OIL EXPORTS GROWING

PORT ARTHUR, Texas, April IL
The growing importance of the case oil
exports trade from Texas is shown in
the British steamer Strathen loading its
second full cargo of case oil at the
Texas Company'S docks for South Al
RIGA. This steamer loaded out is first
cargo Last July. the goods going TO Cape
of Good Hope ports. the discharge be-
ginning at Cape Town and ending at
Reira. On thc east coast near Zanzibar.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
SPECIAL ELECTIONS
ORDERED FOR MAY 6, TO FILL REP
RESENTATINE VACANCIES IN
93RD AND 123RD DISTRICTS.
Especial Telegram to The Herdld)

Especial Telegram to The Herdtd)
AUSTIN, Texas, April 17.-Goyernor
Colquitt today issued two proclamations,
calling for special elections to be held
on May 6, 1913. in the 9'rd and 12}rd
representative districts, to fill vacancies
caused i'll the 93 rd. by the election of j.
7. Buchanan of Washington county as
a member of congress 10 succeed A. >.
Burlcson, and in the 123rd, by the death
of Representative J. c. Hunt of Randall
county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
AMENDS SHERMAN LAW
BILL TO DEFINE WHAT CONSTR
TUTES A TRUST WITH PUNISH
MENT OF FELONY.
lBU Associated Press J

WASHINGTON, April 17.-Chairman
Henry of the rules committee today in
lls1duced bill amending the Sherman
antitrust law by defining what cOnstl-
tutes a trust with the punishment of
felony in violation ranging from two to
twelve years and eXempting members OF
organizations not for profit and without
capital or agricultural products or live
stock in hands of the producers or rails
erS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
GRAND COMMANDERY CONCLAvE
Especial to The Hcrdld)

OAKLAND. Cal. April 17.-With i'm
April conclave of the Grand Command
cry of California Knights, Templar
opened here today. Very Eminent Sir
Rodolph W. Meek. the grand commander,
was to be the guest of honor. Sessions
will continue tomorrow and Saturday.
Election of officers and a competitive
drill were features scheduled for today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
APPOINTMENTS
(Bu Associated Press

WASHINGTON, d. G., April IL
President Wilson today appointed Ben
iamin F. Scherrill United States marshal
for the eastern district of Texas: Robert
Wooley of Virginia was appointed audi
tor for the interior department; Henry
Breckenridge of Kentucky, assistant sec
retary of war, and William Harris OF
Georgia director of census.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
FIRST CALL OF PLAY BALL
Especial to The Ucrdtd)

PITTSBURG, Pa, April 17.-FOrbes
Field was the center of the world to-
day for everyone who lives within 100
mile radius of Pittsburg. 1t was open
ing day for the Pirates the Cincinnati
Reds being the invaders. The advance
sale of seats has been enormous and a
record crowd heard this seasons first
call Of play ball"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
HUNGER STRIKE
(BU Associated Press. J

DENVER Col, April 17.-SiXty indus
trial workers of the World from the Pa
cific coast who began hunger strike.
refused to eat breakfast today i'll the
city jail. They say they will refuse food
until the city furnishes q better supply
or they are removed to the hospital.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
DIRIG|BLE INJURED
(BY Associated Press. J

LAS PALMAS, Canary Islands, April
flowing to the sudden deflation of the
dirigibie Suchard III. through Il leak.
Joseph Bruecker postponed starting his
hlight across the Atlantic ocean today
until a new supply of gas comes from
Germany.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
SPECIAL ELECTIONS
I'm Associated Press.

AUSTIN April 17.-Gov. Colqugtt
today ordered special elections for May
in the 123rd. and the Goth. legislative
districts where vacancies occurred
through the deaIh of Hunt and the
election of J. p. Buchanan to congress
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
SCARLET FEVER
(RU associated Prcss.)

SNYDER, Tex, April 17.-On request
Of Mayor Noble. Sunday school and
church services for Sunday have been
called off on account of scarlet fever,
several cases of which have developed
durino the week. Two children have died
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
KIRMISH TONIGHT
Especial TO The Hcrdld)

PITTSBURG, Pa, April 17.-Dances
and folk songs by 50 men, women and
children in Spanish, Hungarian, Polish,
Italian, Russian, Tyrolean and Irish
costumes will feature the "KirmiSh to
be held tonight i'll the Craft Athletic
Association gymnasium.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
F|FTY-FOUR HOUR LAW
GOVERNOR APPROVES MEASURE
TO PREVENT WOMEN WORKING
OVER 81 HOURS 4 WEEK.
Especial Telegram to The Hcr0ld)

Especial Telegram to The Hcrold)
AUSTIN. Texas, April 17.-GOvernOr
Colquitt has approved the 5l-hour bill
enterprises. which bill becomes effective
October L. The governor also approved
the Collins employees compensation act.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
SEVEN BURNED TO DEATH
(BU Associated Prcss.)

MALONE. \. ", April 17.-Seven per
sons were burned to death today and sew
eral received injuries which may be fat
nj in fire which destroyed the Wilson
hotel. Several Of the injured jumped from
the third story.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
LAWYER INDICTED
(By Associated Press

NEW YORK, April 17.-John Nlchol-
son Anhut, a lawyer, was indicted today
for bribery during the alleged efforts to
release Harry Thaw from Mattewan asy-
lum.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
JIMENEZ, TOWN OF FIVE THOU
SAND POPULATION, HAS FALLEN
INTO HANDS OF REBELS, ISOLAT
ING LARGE FEDERAL FORCE.
fBy Associated PreSs.)

Ell PASO, Texas, April 17.-Appar-
emily well authenticated reports received
here last night indicate that the taking
Of Jimencz by the cOnstitutionalists is
fact. The capture was effected after a
brief fight There was only small fed
eral garrison in Jimenez. which is a
town of about five thousand population.
The taking of this point has the effect
of cutting off about 1900 federal troops
in the mining district of Parrall, both
rail and wire communications being cut
off from them.
NEW ORLEANS, La, April 17.-This
city is fast becoming headquarters for
the constitutiOnalist movement Of Mex
ico Many prominent men are constantly
arriving here, who are ell route to join
Carranza in Coahuila.
Col SilvinO NJ. Garcia, in command of
the rurales i'll the state of Zacatecas, ar
rived here yesterday. He expresses the
belief that Carranza will be president
Of Mexico by June ID.
Zapata is reported to have recognized
Carranza as the leader of the cOnstitu-
tiOnaliSt movement.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
CARRANz'S STAR
SEEMS WAXING

REBEL LEADER ASSERTS CARRAN-
"a WILL BE SEATED AS PRESI-
DENT BY JUNE 15-RECOGNIZED
By ZAPATA.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
WEATHER.

Y NEW ORLEANS, La, April H.
x Coast weather: Tonight and Fri
y day fair, with light southerly winds.
*
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17

one Of the NEST attractive furs this
Year is Patagon.an fox. looking some
thing like pointed fox. but with its white
hairs very thickly sprnkled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17

slightest touch TO fall into those lines
and folds that rule the drcss1naklng
world Of today. Indeed. velvcts, silks.
brooches. plush, ratines and even thick
yelveteens are all made so lightly ana
finished with such soHpgc uncrushable
surfaces nowadays that one has almost
forgotten their former s;if, outstanding
appearance.
Other new fabrics suitable Tor drapcd
surprising softness. while the revival OF
rlatelaSSc, which shows rough soolcn
background embossed with = bold dcStkh,
that looks rs IN IL had been carried out
In SILK pi aid. VIII appeal to those Who are
anxious 10 secure handsome yet not too
expensive fabric for making new winter
visiting toilets. This can he obtained
In black and i'm shade Of rich seal
brown-thc ideal color FOR winter wear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
THE NEW FABRICS
ALL DRAPE WELL

Success has fallen TO the draped hip
sash. which is swathed round all the
smarfest evening gowns and introduced
IN the more modified form of broad
belt effect on outdoor and indoor tot
lets This new fashion has much to
RECON- end it, especially TO women with
slender figures to whom the broad belt
effect imparts particular grace and ele-
gance.
The pity is that So many women, who
long since have lost the slenderness OF
youth. viii also persist in adopting the
new fashion. regardless Of the fact that
Il is in no way suited To their particular
requirements.
All the newest materials lend them
selves 10 draped effects For all are so
soft and supple that they require but the