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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
BILL TO DIVIDE JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN COMMITTEE AT AUSTIN To
NIGHT-LOCAL BAR TO CONSID-
ER IT TOMORROW NIGHT.

The bill to divide the 2Sth judicial dis
trict and create the 18th judicial district
of Cameron, IIidalgo, Starr and Wilacy
counties, will go into committee at Aus
tin tonight according to message re
ceived by Judge Sam Spears at San Be
nito Saturday. Judge Spears wired At
tOrney VIM. ). West of this city that
Representatives Dunn and Householder
advised him that the bill is postponed
until Monday, at which time it must be
reported by the committee
Mr. West, who left the city Saturday
afternoon on business, stated that the
fact that the bill is to 20 into committee
tonight will not affect the meeting which
is to be held in Brownsville tomorrow
night to consider the various phases Of
the proposed bill. 1t il expected that
practically all the lawyers in the city
and many men representing the business
interests will attend the meeting. III
which time plans are to be formulated i'll
connection with the bill. The bill. ii il
not expected, will be brought before the
Legislature for vote for several days
vet
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
THOUSAND NORTHERNERS HERE.

The cities of Brownsville and Mata-
mOrOs were the hosts yesterday to ap-
prOXimately 1000 nOrtherncrs.
The guests arrived in five special
trains in charge Of land companies with
interests at Mercedes Mission, San Juan,
McAllen, Pharr San BenitO and Har-
lingen.
The visitors have been spending the
latter part Of the week with the respec-
tive land companies in the upper pOr-
tiOns of the Valley coming to Browns
Vile Yesterday in order to visit Mexico,
attend the bull fight and visit the his
toric places both here and OH the other
side.
The land companies in charge Of the
different parties expressed themselves az
being well pleased with the amount of
land sold in the Valley this trip
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
S|CKLES NOT ARRESTED
ARRREST MADE TO-DAY If THE
AMOUNT OF ALLEGED INDEBT-
ED is NOT RAISED.
(By Associated Prcss.)

New York, Jan. 26.-Gencral Daniel f.
Sicklcs was not arrested today. 1t was
decided not to Sccrve the warrant until
Monday. The sheriff says the order will
be executed unless $23,476 which
Sicbles failed to account for is paid be-
fore that time
State Comptroller William SOshmer
started a movement today to raise the
amount of Sickles' alleged Indebtedness
by subscription. SOshmer offered to give
one hundred dollars and Sheriff Hard
burger a like amount.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
WESTERN UNION HEADS HERE
GENERAL MANAGER MULFORD OF
GULF DIVISION AND PARTY
VISIT BROWNSVILLE.
PRICE FIVE CENTS

Prominent visitors in Brownsville yes
terday were +. NJ. Milford. general man
ager of the Gulf Division of the Western
Union Telegraph company, J. c. Smith,
superintendent of the commercial and
traffic division of the department.. and B.
L. Hancock, superintendent of traffic, all
of Dallas. Mr.. Milford was also ac-
cOmpanied by his private secretary, Dave
Reed
The visit to Brownsville was merely
for inspection. Mr.. milford who was
formerly prominently connected for
years with the Western Union manage
ment in Chicago and New York, only
recently assumed charge Of the Gulf
division, and this was his first visit 10
Brownsville, the extreme southern term
mus Of the complnys Gulf Systcu. The
party arrived Saturday evening, and
spent Yesterday here. leaving on the four
o'clock train this morning on the return
nOrthward.
Mr.. Smith had visited Brownsville sew
eral times previously and SO could
show Mr. Milford about our city. The
bull fights at MatamOrs were on of the
which claimed the visitors
yesterday afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
BULL FIGHTS IN SPITE or RAIN
THOUSANDS WITNESSED DARING
FEATS OF FAMOUS MATADORS
IN MATAMORS BULL RING.

Although yesterday afternoons bull
! fight was not marked by the brilliant
work which has characterized number
of the fights held in the Matamoros bull
ring, yet it was i'll some respects tho
most remarkable.
! 1t is doubtful if a fight was eyer SO
handicapped to start with. In Browns
vile yesterday morning most of the old
timers thought it would be impossible to
hold the fight, Oh account of the rain OF
the night before making the bull ring a
lake. Mr.. PUG. however, determined not
to disappoint the 1000 northern visitors,
to say nothing of the hundreds Of guests
from other Valley towns. With charac-
teristic energy, he had the water bailed
out Of the bull ring yesterday morning.
and a six inch covering Of sand placed
over the mud. In spite of this, however.
both men and beasts were greatly handi-
capped in the fight, on account of the
soft condition of the ground.
Luis Munoz, who in the last fight held
at the Plaza de TOrOs. distinguished him
self both with his work with, the sword
and with the cape lost none of his pre-
cedence over the ordinary run of mata-
dOres by yesterdays performance. As
one visitor from the North said yestcr-
day:
That fellow in the red suit seems to
be everywhere just at the right time.
Manuel Munoz. the other matadOr, al
though attended by i'll fortune in most OF
his strokes, won the friendship of the
crowd by his daring work with the capa
and with the banderillerOs.
Cantaral, who is reputed to be one of
the cleverest men in Mexico with the
banderillerOs greatly strengthened his
reputation by yesterdays performance.
Cantaral also proved himself to be a
wizard with the cape.
The work of the picadOres in protect
ing their horses was one Of the most in
teresting features OF the fight ChicarrO
protected one horse from the onslaught
of three bulls. ChatO, although allow
ing more horses to be killed Under him,
did splendid work and was applauded.
Eight magnificent bulls were brought
into the ring. Two refused to fight. how
ever. and were turned out. The fact that
the bulls had spent six days on the road
from the hacienda to the bull ring, ar
irving in MatamOroS Saturday night, de
tractcd little from their fighting abilities
Yesterdays crowd was estimated at
between 1000 and $500 persons.
The usual accompaniment Of music by
an orchestra added enlivcnment to the
occasion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
REBELS take ESCALON
REBELS AND FEDERALS UNABLE
TO AGREE ON PLACE FOR PEACE
CONFERENCE.
(By Associated Press.)

El Paso, Tex, Jan. 26.-The rebels cut
the Mexican Central a few miles below
the border today. Belated reports from
Jimenez say the rebels have taken Es-
Gallon, on the Chihuahua and Durango
state boundary.
Peace negotiations are progressing un-
favorably. kilograms said to be from
President Francisco /. MaderO request
Ahumada, between Juarez and Chihua-
hua, as the meeting place. The rebels
insist OH Guadalupe, thirty miles south
east of Ell PasO.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
WATERS STRIKE CONTINUES.
(By Associated Prcss.)

New York, Jan. % Cross purpose Of
the strike leaders. the rank and file, and
the employers complicated the walters
strike tonight The leaders declared an
agreement would be reached. The strik-
ers announced their intention of remain
ing out until the victory was complete.
and the hotels asserted they would not
reemplOy the walters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27

the council has, as to the paving already
constructed under such contract waived
said provisions without consideration
and have allowed said CrcOSOtcd Wood
Block Paving company to substitute
river silt for the clean. sharp sand men
toned in said contract. BY reason of
this the allegations affirm that the pay
ing has not been of substantial char
acter and has not benefited and en-
hanced the value of the abutting prop
erty to the extent of the assessments
now sought to be made against such
property.
That the assessment is illegal and
void and without authority of law for
the reason that heretofore the property
tax payers Of the city of Brownsville did
vote in the manner and form prescribed
by law, provide for the issuance OF
bonds in the sum of $4,000 for the pur-
pose of paving the streets included with
in the boundaries of the paving districts
as created by the city council; and that
this sum, if properly and economically
expended, was amply sufficient to pave
| the streets of the said district in the city
of Brownsville. and that the council has
no authority in law to assess any part
of the cost Of such improvements against
the abutting property owners, after the
provisions made by the property tax
payers Of the city Of Brownsville to pave
the said streets by the issuance Of said
municipal bonds.
The petition alleges further that the
act of the 3lst legislature of the state Of
Texas. chapter IA, at page 1O1 Of the
printed acts of the regular session Of the
said legislature, under which the paving
assessments were levied, is unconstitu
tional in several particulars, and hence
is void and Of no effect.
Lastly the plaintiffs claim that all
proceedings of the city council and of
i A. B. Cole as mayor Of the said city Of
Brownsville, which in any wise depend
upon the validity of the acts of said y.
B. Cole as mayor of the city of Browns
vile. are absolutely null and void for
the reason that the said A. B. Cole has
been by court of competent jurisdic-
ton. the district court of Cameron cOun-
tv. after a full and complete hearing and
in a proceeding duly brought for that
purpose, adjudged to hold illegally the
said Office of mayor of the city of Browns
vile. and judgment of the said district
court was on the Goth day of December,
1912. duly entered, Ousting him from the
said office; and that all acts and pur-
ported acts Of the said A. B. Cole, as
mayor of the city of Brownsville, from
and after the said Goth day Of December.
1912. are without authority or color Of
authority, and that the said A. b. Cole
from and after that date no longer leg
ally holds the said office az mayor of the
city of Brownsville. either de factO or
de jurO. and all his acts, or purpoted
acts as mayor Of the city Of Brownsville
from and after that date are absolutely
void.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
STRIKE IN CHOIR.
On 4 SSOcinfed PrcSSl

Trenton, n. j., Jan. 2G.-Eight
Princeton students were brought here
today in the capacity of strikc-breakcrs
They sang at the morning and evening
services at the Episcopal church, instead
of the regular choir which struck de
claring the rector was interfering with
outside prevailed OH many not to attend
the services
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
ASK GOVERNMENT AID.
(By associated PrcSS.)

Evansville, Ind, Jan. 26.--MajOr Will
liam f. Elliott of the United States
army, quartermaster's department, ar
rived here today to investigate the flood
conditions and TO furnish relief for flood
sufferers if needed. He came in response
to an appeal from Kentucky, and Repre-
sentative \. 0. Stanley is appealing to
the house for one million dollars apprO-
priatlOu There il no rise here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
DIVIDED THE INSURANCE.
(By ASSOcidtcd PrcSS.)

New York Jan. 2G-On information
from "Izzy the painter" Norris IIoren-
stein was arrested TO-DAY in connection
with the arson investigation. The com
plaint charges that "Izzy the painter
set fire to Horcnstein's dwelling with
the owners consent, the insurance being
divided between them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
POST OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS.
(BU 1SS0cidfcd PrcSS.O

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 26.-In 75S
post Offices in the United States it will
be necessary to make alterations to meet
the requirements of the parcels post. The
postmaster general today invited the
supervising architect of the treasury to
cooperate with the post Office department
building committee, and a special parcels
post committee regarding the matter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
SOLDIERS KILLED.
(BU Associated Press J

Manila, =. L., Jan. 26.-The wireless
station here today picked up an un-
signed message giving the first news Of
the death of Captain McNally, of the
Philippine scouts, and seven men in a
fight with Moros. Three of the killed
were lieutenants. Fourteen of the scouts
were wounded. 1t is believed the fight
was near JOlO.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
CRENASSE WIDENING.

Greenville, Miss, Jan. %. ILL The
crevasse in the Beaulah levcc is widening
slowly after reaching width of one
hundred and twenty-five feet. 1t is not
believed that any lives were lost
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
FORECAST.

(By associated Prcss)
Washington, ID. c., Jan. 2G-EaSt
and West Texas-Fair Monday and
Tuesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
ROADS WOULD ARBITRATE.
(Bu AsSOcidtcd PfcSS.)

New York. Jan. 26.-Rcitcrations of
their WILLINGNESS to submit to arbitra-
ton the demands of locomotive tiremcn
for increased wages and better work
ing conditions, is contained in state
ment today on behalf of fifty-four East
ern railroads. Thirty thousand union
frcmen and locomotive engineers en-
ployed by these roads are taking strike
vote.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
STATIONARY AT CAIRO.
(BU Associated Press. J

Cairo, ILL.,, Jan. 26.-The Ohio river
remained stationary here today but there
is report of widespread damage received,
both north and south of here
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
WHEELING AT VERA CRUZ.

Vera Cruz, Mex, Jan 26.-Thc United
States gunbOat Wheeling, ordered here
by the United States government, ar
rived today. 1t is certain that if there
are official visits the reception of the
Americans will be cold, as the MeXicanS
are not pleased with the warship's visit.
The situation is quiet at present here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27

Let the spirit Of mutual hclpfulnesS
spread, build good roads.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-27
WEATHER.

Meteorological report for 2l hours end
ing at Z p. IN. Jan. 26:
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1913-08-01
ROAD NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that petit
ton will be presented to the County
Court of independence County at its
October term 1913, for the appointment
of viewers to view out and locate a
Public Road in independence County,
as follows:-
Beginning at the Southwest Corner
of the w. half of lot No. 3 of the N. E..
quarter of Sec. 8, in 7. II, N. r. 4,
West, at the intersection OF the road
from Newark to Magness, Ark; thence
north about three-quarters of mile to
the township line between townships
II and l3, north; thence east on said
township line about 30 rods to the
quarter section corner on south bound
airy of Sec. 81 in 7. ID, n. r. 4 West ;
thence north about one-half mile to
center of Sec 81 in I. l3, n. r. 4,
West, or to intersect with the present
established public road, AT CIR near
the Macedonia church house.
Given this 18th day of July, 1913
NJ. l. ARNOLD,
N NJ. WILSON,
and others.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1913-08-01
HELD FOR CHECK FRAUDS
Young Man of Good Family Must
Face Dozen Charges

Batesville, July q. Sheriff Fike
has identified Tom Hutchinson, re-
Gently arrested at Calico Rock as
the man who passed several
worthless checks here, signing the
name of the Weaver-Dowdy Com
pany of Batesville. 1t is said that
not less than a dozen chargers are
pending against the man and that
he will be tried in Missouri and
Sharp county, Ark, before he can
be brought here for trial. Hutch
eson is a member of one of the
best families of this section. The
checks said to have been forged by
him range in amount from SIS to
$50.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1913-08-01
GRAVEYARD CLEANING

There will be a meeting at the
Liberty church in Gainsboro town.
ship August 10, for the purpose
Of cleaning up the cemetery.
Would be glad to have everybody
who have relatives or friends bur-
led there to come and bring din
ner and something to work with.
JAS. F. HUDDLESToN,
u. P. KENT,
Committee.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1913-08-01
TAX ASSESSORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that | will at
tend in person, or by deputy, at the
hereinafter mentioned places in the
various Townships of Independence
County, Arkansas, for the purpose of
taking lists of the Real and Personal
Property of each resident of the Coun-
ty, and the per capita tax of all such
persons as are liable by law to pay
same for the year 1913, on days and
dates as follows, to-wit:
Big Bottom Township, at Newark,
Thursday Friday and Saturday, July
81 and August l and 2.
Raddcll Towns hip, DIT court house,
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
August 4, and &.
And at my Office in the court house
to and including Saturday, August Is,
1918, after which time penalty of
one dollar will attach to those failing
to list.
Important to School Directors. =
The law requires you to file a list of
all the personal and poll-tax payers
OF your respective district, and the
penalty for failing to do SO is So,
Please furnish me such list on the
first day of assessing at your precinct.
Assess in person, if possible. as no
person can list your property unless
they can swear to the correctness of
the same. Each person will be expect
ed to give correct number of the dis
trict in which they live.
Real estate owners are requested to
bring deed, and also last tax receipt
to their land.
Where | nave more than one day in
Township | reserve the right to leave
soon after noon of last day there, in
order to reach the next Township.
S. ID. LINDSEY,
Assessor Independence county.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1913-08-01
HOLD FART SCHOOL

The College of Agriculture OF
the University of Arkansas, Fay.
ctteville, will hold a short course
for the farmers in Batesville
through the week of August 18th
to 30th. Six full days will be de-
voted to thorough treatment of
practical phases of agriculture.
Six specialists in agriculture, all
born and reared on farm, will
furnish the instruction. This short
course is to be known as the indie
pendence County Farm School,
and is open to every resident of
independence and neighboring
counties.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1913-08-01
AGED CITIZEN DEAD

Ben Shelpman, one of the best
known citizens of the county,
died at his home at Salado Mon
day night.
Mr.. Shelpman was 70 years old
and is survived by two sons, W.
r. Shelpman, former tax collect
or, and Charles Shelpman of Lit
tie Rock. He had been in bad
health for some time and his
death was not unexpected. The
funeral was held at Salado We'd
neSday morning.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1913-08-01
FIXING FOR BIG PICNIC

The committees in charge of ar
rangements for the big picnic to
be held at Newark on the 14th,
18th and 10th of August are busy
making arrangements for the big
celebration. All the members of
the various committees report
things shaping up in good order
and are unanimous in the belief
that this will be the greatest pic
mic ever held at Newark.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1913-08-01
SAYS RANEY is o. K.

The Newark Journal says SEN
ator Raney, will be candidate for
railroad commissioner to succeed
Mai. Bellamy who is serving his
second term. If Mr.. Raney is a
candidate for commissioner it will
be a pleasure to US to support him,
as we regard him as one of the
very best men in politics, in the
state.-Judsonia Advance.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1913-08-01
WARNING ORDER

independence Circuit Court
w. 7. Magness, Plaintiff, VS.. W. A.
Edwards, Defendant.
The defendant, w. A. Edwards, is
hereby warned to appear in this Court
within thirty 500 days, and answer
the complaint of the plaintiff, w. I.
Magness.
Earl Casey, atty ad-litem for non
resident def't.
S. A. Moore, atty for plaintiff.
Dated this the Both day of July, 1913
JAS. 7. EVANS, Clerk.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1913-08-01
SHIP CAR OF PEACHES

The first car of peaches of the
season were shipped from Newark
Tuesday. They were shipped
through the Newark Fruit Grow
ers Association to Hunt Bros. of
st. Joe, Mo-. the price paid being
rs cents per bushel f. 0. b. New
ark.
The peaches were as fine as
were ever seen here and furnish
substantial proof of the great pos
sibilities of fruit growing in this
section.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1913-08-01
SOLDIER KILLS SELF

Hot Springs, July u. Sergt.
John H. Took, aged S., a native
of Muskegon, Mich, took his own
life yesterday at the Army and
Navy Hospital. He committed sui
eide by shooting himself through
the head with a 30 caliber pistol
not used in the army. He came to
Hot Springs from Fort Mcintosh
last January.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1913-08-01

MRS. LENEHAN DEAD

Mrs. G. w. Lenehan died at her
home near Magness Tuesday af-
ternoon, after an illness of some
time of chronic malarial trouble.
She was Oh years old and is sur
vived by her husband and nine
children. The remains were buried
Wednesday at Macedonia.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1913-08-01
J. S. SNOWMAN DEAD

]. S. Snowman, of New York,
who owns the fine Snowman farm
on Big Island, near Newark, died
last Sunday in Switzerland, where
he gone some time ago for his
health. Mr.. Snowman was cous-
in of Mrs. John w. Glenn of Bates
vile.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1913-08-01
AT THE PICNIC

Lost in a tub of water,
Was a lemon, quite afraid;
A man put in some sugar,
Just to give the lemon aid.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-28
Election Proclamation.

State Of Louisiana, Parish of Cad
do, Office of the Board of Supervi-
sors of Election in and for CaddD
Parish, State of Louisiana: In ac-
cordance- with the election laws of
the State of Louisiana, and pursu-
ant to the proclamation Of his ex-
cellency, L. E. Hall, of December l.
1912, notice is hereby given that we
proclaim that special election will
be held at the various precincts as
now established by law in the Par
ish of CaddO, State of Louisiana, OF
Tuesday, February 4, 1913, for the
election of a District Judge for the
First Judicial District of Louisiana
to ill the vacancy caused by thu
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-28

number of shares and the par value
of same subscribed by him, thus
making this act the originla stock
subscription list of this corporation
and body polite, on this 18th day OF
January A. D. 1913.
j. HUDSON,
Lonsview, Texas, share, $4,000
by T. NJ. Hall, Shreveport, La
T. NJ. HALL,
Shreveport. La, 1 share, $4,000
B. CANNON,
Longview, Tex, 1850 shares 1926
by T. NJ. Hall, Shreveport, La.
O. G. RICHARDSON,
Dallas. Texas, share, $4,000.
by T. M. Hall, Shreveport, La.
w. S. THOMPSON,
Marshall. Texas, share, $4,000.
by J. w. Peyton, Shreveport, La.
]. L. PEARCE,
Longview, Texas, 1 share, $4,000.
by J. w. Peyton, Shreveport, La.
R. H. GUELICH,
Longview, Texas, 1 share, $4,000.
by J. w. Peyton, Shreveport, La.
w. B. CHENOWETH,
1 share, $4,000.
]. w. PEYTON,
Shreveport, La. 1 share, $4,000.
J. R. CASTLEBERRY,
Longview, Texas, 4 share, $4,000.
by J. w, Peyton, Shreveport, La.
E. E. GRAIN.
Longview, Texas, / share, $4,000.
by J. w. Peyton, Shreveport, La.
Attest:
J. d. Raglan.
JOHN B. FILES.
HUGH C. FISHER,
Notary Public in and for the Parish
of CaddO, State of Louisiana.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded jan
uary 20, 1913 C. E. PEATROSS,
DeputySClerk and ex-Officio Deputy
recorder.
I hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is true and correct
copy of the charter on file in the
records of my office. Given under
my hand and seal of Office this goth
day of January A. d. 1913.
c.. E.. pEATROSS,
Deputy Clerk and ex-OfffciO Deputy
Recorder. Jan. 81.