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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-07
CHANGE IN TRAIN SCHEDULES
CHANGES IN FRISCO TIME TABLE
INVOLVE MAIN AND BRANCH
RUNS - PULLMANS ON DAY
TRAINS.

With the new Frisco time card which
went into effect Saturday at midnight,
the Frisco announces an improvement on
what are known as the day trains, run
ming from Houston to Brownsville each
way. Hereafter these trains will carry
Pullman sleepcrs, and passengers on the
trains arriving in Brownsville at mid
night may occupy their berths until the
next morning at z o'clock.
The Pullman brought in at midnight
will spend the following day in Browns
vile, and will be open to occupation Of
berths at Q o'clock in the evening for
the train leaving Brownsville the fol
lowing morning at 1 O'Clock. Those pur-
chasing seats, however, may not occupy
them until train leaving time.
Hereafter the early morning north
bound train will leave at 4 CLOCK in
stead of 4:05. The afternoon nOrthb0und
tram VIII ucpdTt ut OLD IICHtdu Vi 4
o'clock. Incoming, the noon train will
be due at 1870 noon instead of 12:15: the
incoming midnight train hereafter will
be due at 1870 a. M, instead of II 40 p.
III as heretofore.
The run of the branch train has been
shortened, and hereafter will stop at Mis-
sion instead Of Sam Fordyce. The out
going time of the branch rain is not af-
fected by the change, and it will continue
to leave at 10 Il. III However. returning
to Brownsville i'll the evening it is sched-
uled to arrive at GAO instead of 6
o'clock.
The motor cars run has been lcngthen-
ed TO the former run of the branch train,
and will make the trip to Sam FOrdycc
instead Of stopping at Mission. 1t will
continue to arrive at 10 d. III. and depart
at 3 p. H..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-07
ED|NBURG HOLDS MASS MEETING
STARTS NEW YEAR Alright BY OR
GANIZATION OF COMMERCIAL
CLUB TO PUSH DEVELOPMENT.
To the HcrdId.

To the UCTdld.
Edinburg, Texas, Jan. 5.-The citizens
of Edinburg and community started the
New Year Alright by the permanent or
ganization Of the Edinburg Commercial
Club at Il mass meeting held at the Edin-
burg hotel on the evening of January ,.
A constitution and set Of bylaws were
adopted and the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
Prcsident-Fred Warren.
First Vice Prcsidcnt-John ClOsner.
Second Vice President. II. Edwards.
Treasurcr-Henry KlosSncr.
Secretary-Fred GlaSham.
Executive COmmittee-A. Y. Baker, j.
b. f. Mcmillan, v. A. Albers, Il. Il. Cur
ry. j. II. Alamia, +. G. finland and L. A.,
SchOenfeldt.
Various committees were appointed to
encourage the location of new enter
prises. securing better railroad facilities
and for the bctterment Of the community
in bcneral Offices have been established
in the Edinburg State Bank Building. :
The perfection of the Reorganization
comes Just as the time is ripe for the
main canal of the Valley Reservoir and
Canal Company is now within about four
miles of Edinburg with construction
gangs working at both ends, and already
a number of tracts Of land under this
canal have been sold to northern settlers,
some of whom in fact are already on the
ground and with good assurance from
others that they will come to stay i'll the
near future.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-07

FOR RENT-Large furnished room.
Southeast side OF building, up
stairs. Suitable for two persons
IL desired. References asked and
given. Apply to Mrs. J. I. Craig,
912 Adams street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-07
RUTLEDGE U R STORE

A. e. Lesion and Son, Props.
Indian and Mexican Pottery, Blank
cts, Opals, Carved leather goods, etc.
Fine Vera Cruz Cigars and the larg-
est assortment Of post cards to select
from In the city.
H. MATAMOROS, TAM. MEXICO.
Modern-Cl Clean comfortable Thor
oughly renovated furnished rooms.
The Tourist, phone 203, (under new
management. All convenienees, hot,
and cold baths. Coffee served in
rooms free between 1880 and $50
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-07

FOR SALE-Three lots West Browns
Vile in City limits. Price, $G5O.OO for
the three (cOrner and two adjoining
lots. Apply B. L. Cain, at Jose Bes.
teirO & Bro. lZ-lO-tI
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-07

LOST: A blue cnameled fraternity pin
set with pearls. A suitable reward II re
turned to the Herald office. 122S-tt
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-07

LOST-Small pink cameo brooch on st.
Charles street, between corner Seventh
street and San Carlos hotel. 50 re
ward for return to Herald office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-03
STILL OPERATED
IN ROOM Of HOUSE
Revenue Men Make Successful
Raid Near Wytheville,
and Arrest One.

Report Of an Illicit distilling plant
being operated in the Darkroom OF Il
Wythe County mountaiRecrS home re-
suited in raid by revenue officers. the
arrest OF the mountaineer. William A..
iloback. and the destruction OF the still
cnue Agent Chapman yesterday re-
ceiVed the formal account of the raid
from Deputy Collector j. II. Hurt.
Travelling by automobile, the deputy
collector left Wytheville with n posse
early on the morning of September 30.
and. after going seven miles. reached
iiobackS house. The mountaineer was
taken into custody by Hurt An eX-
animation of the premises disclosed n
iiity -Ballon still in furnace in q rear
room of the house, all the necessary
ulstiiling apparatus and evidence Of
recent operation. Eleven one gallon
jugs and 500 empty bottles were found
In the room.
The posse seized and destroyed the
still and 100 gallons of apple cider.
ioback was carried to Wytheville and
placed under arrest by Deputy Marshal
sents claim for n $50 fee.
Deputy Collector Ashworth yester-
day sent Revenue Agent Chapman a
report or his seizure of a large Illicit
uistli!inE. plant near Endicott, Frank
IN county on September 30 Although
there were signs that the operators had
recently left the scene. the officers
person The officers seized and de-
stroyed l40-gallon copper still. cap
worm, fourteen fermenters. 1900 gall
Ions of beer and a large quantity or
other apparatus. Tho destroyed nrop-
erty was appraised at S160.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-03
STEALS 10 CENTS;
GETS FIVE YEARS
Ernest Mimms Is Convicted on
Partners Testimony in Henrico
Highway Robbery Case.
WHITE NEWSBOY WAS VICTIM
Clicked by Negroes in Attempt
to Steal His Earnings While
En- Route Home.

Two colorcd youths-Erncst Mimms
and Joe Pricc-were found guilty on
charge OF robbing Percy Rice. thir
sentenced yesterday afternoon by Judge
IL. carter Scott. in the Hcnrico Circuit
curt 10 serve five years each at hard
iapor. Mimms was arraigned yesterday
morning. and vas convicted or the
testimony of Price, who had previous
! iE been found guilty and given ten
years for the crime. but whose sentence
was reduced by Judge Scott to meet
that OF his partner.
The robbery took place moro than
-FOUR months ago Young Rice, who
! Is newSboy. was on his wav horne
from work when no was accosted nv
tho two negroes, who seized him and
went through his pockets. The entire
Dooty consisted of 10 cents, which tho
boy had earned by the sale of papers
IN the struggle his necktie was torn
or and an attempt was made by the
prosecution to prove that the negroes
had choked him.
Irice was tried at the last term of
the court and the jury found him
guilty as charged and fixed his term
NJ ten years. II was claimed that the
accused was just sixteen years old md
Judge Scott suspended sentence. Price
maintained his innocence until recent
~, when he made a clean breast of the
affair and agreed to take the stand
against Mimms.
The defense of the pair was conduct
Ell by Alfred j. Kirsh. who was APP
pointed by the court. Mr.. Eirsh while
unable to overcome the damaging
testimony OF Price yesterday, succeeded
In convincing the jury that no force
had been used, and that the crime was
of Il lesser grade than the one charged
IN the Indictment AT the conclusion
n I'm i.l y oil,
be set aside as contrary to tho law
ana evidence, taking constitutional
point for his argument, but was over
ruled By the court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-03
CRENSHAW FINED
FOR SPEED|NGCA
Two Magistrates Sit in Case and
Accept Statement That
Brakes Didn't Work.
sPEEDER IS ASSESSED $50
Amount Made Light Because
Defendant Dealt Frankly
With Court.

jail warnings to the contrary, Mag
istrates T. j. Puryear and r. A. Smith.
OF Hehrico County, yesterday fined Jo-
Scph H. Crcnshaw, of 1904 Grove Ave-
nue.. $40 and costs for exceeding the
speed limit and with reckless driving
Ills arrest was the outcome of Il col
lsion between wagon and Crenshaw's
car on Cary street Road ten days ago
Tho lIenrico authorities. stirred uD
ny the numerous complaints and fire.
quent accidents on the county ronds
firmly announced that they would send
al offenders 10 JAIL as fines had no
apparent effect and did not stop the
evil. When this manifesto went forth
Archie Is. Briggs. a young white man.
was the first 10 be hailed to court a
tine of $500 and costs was imposed on
him. and this verdict was upheld on
Tuesday by jury in the Henrico Cir
cult Court. although in sending up the
record clerical error made the ,nagis-
trate state that the fine was 500
Briggs had operated n car which ran
INTO another standing on the roadside,
ana badly injured one of the occu-
pants. Within few days Joe Bland
colorcd. chauffeur for III. H. Uartsell
was arrested for running up hill at
the rate Of twenty miles an hour which
is the limit permitted on level stretches
OF roadway. but is prohibited on hills
or at curves. No recklessness was al
legged. but ten-day tail sentence was
handed him. The case was appealed to
the Henrico Circuit Court, but will not
come up for trial until the next term
in January.
Crcnshaw was driving his automobile
along Cary Street Road at rate said
10 be dangerous. He ran into n wagon
owned by Harry G. Beattic. OF West
hampton, demolishing 1t and throwing
IN" driver. Drewry Pitts, colorcd to
tho ground and injuring him John u.
Walker. president OF the Life Insur-
ance Company of Virginia, was a wilt
ness TO the collision, and Immediately
notified the Henrico authorities Sew
creI other persons volunteered to tcs-
TIFF: against Crenshaw.
The defendant freely admitted that
he had exceeded the speed limit. but
sta'tc that the collision was due 10
the refusal of the brakes on his ma
chine TO work. His frank and omen
demeanor was highly pleasing to the
court. according to Ma gistrate Puryear.
and for this reason his fine was made
lighter than usual.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-03
BRYAN
CALLS HERE TWICE
Few People Recognize Him at
Elba While He Waited
for Train.

With his broad cxpanse OF person
and his sim broader smile concealed
behind wide-opened newspaper Will
liam Jennings Bryan. Secretary OF
State. sat for twenty minutes last night
in Elba station. while scores OF per-
sons waiting for the ncrthbound train
were not aware OF his identity Ac-
companied by Congressman Walter a.
watson, Mr.. Bryan boarded the train
before he was recognized, and Just as
= painting reporter rounded him up
but too late to get an Interview.
Mr.. Bryan spent the day at Chase
city. where he addressed a large gath
erinG at the Mecklcnburg Fair He
left Richmond early yesterday morn
ing on a special train. which reached
it's destination about noon After one
OF the celebrated Mccklcnburg dinners
Mr.. Bryan mounted the platforms and
spoke at length on the signs of the
Tines lie was introduced by Judge
Watson. who accompanied him from
Washington. and welcomed him TO the
fair on behalf OF his constituents i'm
the Fourth Congressional District.
The Southern Hallway special left
Chase City on the return trip mt 1870
o'clock. and arrived here at 7:i5 last
night MIR. Bryan and Congressman
Watson then went To I;lba. whore, all
unknown to the busy throng in the
when they left for Washington.
few minutes after the Southcrn's
special arrived at the Fourteenth street
station railroad people reported that
MIR. Bryan had been whiskcd of in a
taXicab to get n bite 10 cat. \ report
er went after him, waited at Byrd
street Station until the train was due
TO leave without finding the Secretary
OF state, and then decided 10 hustle
along to Elba. He walked or ran TO
Broad street before finding a west
bound car, and when he reached Elba
and greeted Mr.. Bryan he was painting
Mr.. Bryan's genial smile spread.
Look here. SON nc said. you seem
to be out OF breath. Sit down" About
that time the train rumblcd in. Mr.
Bryan and Congressman Watson pick
ed up their luggage and moved for
ward. Congressman Watson explain
cd that they had dinner on the train,
and as there was nothing to do here
they drove UP Broad street and made
themselves comfortable at Elba until
leaving time when he arrived in the
city yesterday morning Mr. Bryan was
met by n number OF his friends. some
81 whom accompanied him TO the
Mccklenburg Fair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-03
PLANS
TO HAVE BANQUET
All Who Assisted Young Mems
Registration Committee in Big
Campaign Are Invited.

In accordance with plans formula ted
al previous meeting, the executive
council of the Young Mems Registra-
ton Committee last night decided to
hold the annual banquet on October 49,
Every person who participated in the
bug campaign last spring is invited
The festivities will begin at G3O
o'clock, and during the evening plans
Tor the coming campaign will be dis
cusSed.
The executive council is arranging q
list of precinct captains. who will Sc
lcct teams to take part in the house
toulouse canvass, and these assign
mcnts Will be made at the banquet
several speakers will outline the pro-
posed scheme, and there will be talks
by the officers Of the committee and
prominent members.
Before the campaign begins. it will
be necessary to recruit the member
ship OF the committee to about 500.
Last year. when only delinquent voters
We're approached, $50 members were
sufficient. but it is the intention of the
committee to visit every eligible man
this fall and one member Will be as
signed TO each block. Volunteers will
lie sought. but it will DO the duty Of
each precinct captain to recruit his
own workers rs far rs possible.
The campaign will begin early next
month, and it is planned to finish the
canvass in one or two nights. After
the results are checked up, another
visit will 10 paid for the purpose OF
rounding up those who were missed.
and those who failed to fulfil their
promises to pay up and qualify as
voters.
y blank card. such rs will be used In
the canvass. will be printed in the
daily papers this year and all mon
Will be requested to I'll them out be-
fore tho arrival of the committeeman
in order to save him the time and trou-
bio.
The banquet will be held at tho Bust
ness Mems Club and all members OF
the Young Mems Registration Commit
tee are invited to be present, as we'll
as those who assisted in tho last can
vass. Plates for $50 guests will be
laid.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-03
MOORE EXPECTS
LARGER INCREASE
Auditor Says. State will Reap
Greater Revenue This Year
Than Ever Before.

y think we have every reason TO
Tool: forward 10 the most prosperous
year in the States history said Au-
ditor OF Public Accounts c. Lee Moore
yesterday. Nj Moore has been the
recipient OF many congratulations on
the improved condition OF the state
Treasury ut the close OF the fiscal
year on september 80
From the figures already In hand"
said Mr.. MooIe me coming year VIII
make n much better showing. Kcports
from commandments 81 the revenue. al
though not Yet fully compiled. VIII
SHOW ar addition 70 the taxable values
Of tho state OF several million dollars
On which the state Viii begin 10 reap
revenue during the fiscal year just
berun"
The entire clerical force Of tho Audi-
tors Office IS tusily engaged in making
tic tabulatlons that form a part OF
the annual report ana which embrace
IN immense amount of valuable sta
tisttcal Information In rcgarr TO the
financial affairs Of the Commonwealth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-03
URGE SENATORS TO
SUPPORT CHANGES
Bankers to Confer With Martin
and Swanson on Cur
rency Bill.

Headed by Caldwell Hardy, of Nor
iolk' ana Joseph NJ. Hurt, OF Black
stone. president OF the Virginia Rank
eFS Association. a committee of fifteen
hP mixers VIII next week go to Washing
ton TO present 10 Senators Martin and
swanson tho amendments to the cur
rcncy bin ratified At the State confer
ciicc hcld In this city on SATURDAY.
The committce OF fifteen met at the
Jefferson Hotel last night for an in
formal discussion OF plans President
hhrt called the meeting to order nnd
the committee elected Mr. Hardy chair
man II was decided To go To Wash
lnEton as soon as possible after the
Adjournment of the convention of the
American bankers association. now I'm
session in Boston. The exact date viii
DEPEND also upon the convenience of
the Senators.
w h'le the committee Will urge Sen
htoiS Martin ana Swanson to do what
thoy can Ia secure the incorporation OF
tho amendments Endorsed al last Sat
urdaN conferences" said Thomas T.
McAdams last night. III will not do
so ia any dogmatc spirit We are CON
ccrncd about several OF the amend
m"nts more diam we are about others
and shall stress them particularly"
The committee of fifteen is Conposcd
OF " NJ. Kerr Norfolk. Nelson :
Groomo Hampton; Caldwell Hardy.
Thomas Il. McAdams. Richmond: !. NJ
Hurt. Blackstone: T. Il White. Lees
burg G. +. Tiffany Warrcnton: r. -
Eecry. lIarrsonhurg; George H. Michfe
charlottesville. Henry Easlcy. South
HOston: j. T.. Rison. Danvilio: j B
Fishburne. Roanoke; j. W. Miller pu.
laski, and J. ". Ben, Abingdon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-03
VOTE TO ACQUIRE
CLYDE LINE WHARF
Committee Recommends Acqui-
sition of sos Feet on
River Front.

The Council Committee on Dock.
River ana IIarbor, acting under toint
resolution directing 1t to report on tho
ACCESSIBILITY OF acquiring the old Clyde
Line wharf for city purposes. adopted
resolution last night directing tho
CITY Attorney to acquire the proporty
by gift purchase or condemnation
The action was taken upon q motion
made by Alderman Nielsen, who made
1t clear to the Representatives. OF rho
owners present that tho city would
not purchase unless the price yeas
made attractive.
The Clyde Line wharf adIo,ns tho
present city wharf. and fronts on the
RIVER 500 feet. II is owned by tho old
dominion Development Company.
Heorre NJ. Cease. representing tho
bondholdcrs OF the company. told IN.
committee that the owners are anxious
TO dispose OF the property and would
make the city a reasonable offer
Councilman Jones was inclined 10 TO
skeptical about the necessity for ac-
curing the property at this time yiv.
ing II as his opinion that the present
city wharf Will be able to take care
OF the river traffic for many years to
come Chairman George w. Norers
admitted that there was no pressing
need but thought that 1t would he.
the part OF wisdom for the city TO ac
l}ure the property now. while IL is IN
De had cheap. He was OF the opinion
mat II would prove n valuable holding
in the near future
Upon motion OF Alderman Nielsen the
committee voted TO request the al
inin'strativc Board to put new Lester
street In rassable condition. so TIM,
ready approach may be afforded to the
city wharf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-03
NEWTON VERDICT
FOR FULL AMOUNT
Southside Jury Gives $4,000 to
Brother in Damage Suit
Against c. & o.

Damages in the sum of $4,000 were
awarded to Leroy Il. Newton yesterday
afternoon in Hastings Court. Part H..
where. for the past two days his suit
against the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
way for the death OF his brother. w
l.. Newton. was on trial The jury
arrived at its verdict in less than an
hour after retiring, and gave the
plaintiit the full amount sought.
Newton. In his declaration, alleged
that his brother. a painter by occupa-
tion, and in the employ of the de-
PENDANT corporation. was killed
through negligence, or the negligence
Of It's employees. The accident, which
resulted fatally, happened on Septem-
Der lG. 1912. at the foot OF Seventh
street, where. with gang OF work
men. Newton was engaged in paint
ing the viaduct of the defendant cor
poration.
The painters. 1t was alleged were
WORKING on scaifold, which was
moved. IT was asserted, without warn
ing Newton was thrown to the rocks
IN the river fall of more than nifty
ieet His arm was broken and lie sur
iered internal injuries, from which he
died later in hospital. The dcfcn-
dants relied upon the contributory
negligence Of the dead man as a de-
ictSc' CitilninS That he had been
warned beforehand of tho danger
Louis O. Wcndcnburg represented
the plaintiff ana David H. and Walter
l.eake conducted the defense A mo-
uon 10 set aside the verdict as con-
trary TO law and evidence, and another
motion to set aside the verdict on the
ground OF misdirection to the jury.
will be argued before Judge Ernest
H. Wells at Il later date. In case of
an adverse decision on his part, the de-
PENDANTS will take an appeal 10 the
Supreme Court
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-03
SENATOR KEEZELL HERE
Hopes To Win Ills Fight for House from
Enrk i'm m nnniN

IorUlcr state Senator George y KcrzelI
q ityr bingham County Was "a guest al Nlui-
IhE'a Hotel last night. lie viii remain over
Tor tho meeting OF IA" Virginia Press As
soc!"'iun to-day ana tomorrow Senator
Nc"zeiA VINO is nov candidate for th,.
House 81 Delegates IN Rockingham County.
sai4 ihdt ise Republican party In his county
nad put up the strongest ticket il could
nominate. ana vas preparing To make a sun
campaign. bat That from assurances ne mad
received nc believed tho entire Democratic
~ yet would DE successful November :
Nhrn IN the SENATE, Senator Ke-zell was
chairman OF tho Finance Committee, ami
has an unusually close acquaintance with
me details az state finances. II is urge.
'hnt In view Of the death OF Colonel \ NJ
bowman. Tar several years chairman OF the
House Finance Committee. the services OF
senator Keezcll would be Of unsual value
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-03
DISCIPLINE RESTORED
40 furthcr Trouble at Industrial Home for
Girls l. EynrctcJ '

That discipline had been restored and
WoulH hereafter be maintained AT Tho vi,
s,nin iome and Industrial school Tor CirIs
S''thIeiHeid county wts tho substanc. %,
IePoi' made yesterday afternoon by a
committee OF the hoard Of that lns,i,ution
~ committee OF the stat. Board OF Chart
yes ana Corrections. consisting o! Chairrnau
>. I: Hatcher and DR. Douglas I-rea,,,n,
members OF the school board reported what
tiAd been done, ana outlined plans for ~.
future conduct or the institution. which viii
ana corrections and which with shortly b..
MADE the basis OF Suppiemertnry rorort
ny hat BODY. II was stated afterwards :hat
tho i"o boards Were working in perfect Lnr-
inohy Tor the good OF tho institution ana
that IL was believed that there would b. no
cause FOR complaint hereafter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-03
GOVERNOR RETURNS
lihs Mnde No Decision ns to Changing Date
Of Special Election

Governor Mann returned last night IRON,
Johnson CRY. Tenn where he Went 10 at
tthd the marriage OF his nephew Huntsr
Mhnn lie mad not expected TO reach home
"ntl! to-n!ght. but decided To save a day
anu mus face the accumulated work In MI,
"n!ce mat much sooner. lie left Richmond
on Saturday afternoon.
rue Governor stated last night that ho
had not come to any conclusion In regard
1" chanTing the date o! the special -ena-
torial election ordered for January G. II has
been suggested that since no primary Is to
De h"!d by tho Democratic party expense
TO the city could be saved ty advancing
the election TO the date or the general cleo
non on November T. Tired out from a lonc
ua'h Trip the Governor stated that he was
not inclined TO take the matter un lbs,
night but that he would give IL considera-
ton rs soon possible.