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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-05-26
REBELS CAMP
AT SOL|SEN0
ENGAGED IN FORAGING
No HOSTILE ACT TOWARDS
MATAMOROS, SAVE A FEW SHOTS
NEAR ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT.
IT Is BELIEVED BLANCO'S PLAN Is
TO WORRY AND HARRASS FED
ERALS UNTIL THEY SURRENDER
FROM EXHAUSTION.

The COnStitutiOnalistS or rather a
part of the Rio Bravo force, have taken
camp at the Soliscnio ranch about twen
tv-Scycn miles west of MatamOroS. ac
c0rding to information received III
Brownsville, and small parties of them
/ have been spending the better part OF
the last two days f0raging for corn and
other feed and provisions. According
\ to ConstitutionaliSt representatives il
Brownsville there are Ia Of their sol
tiicrS within from twelve 10 twenty miles
of Matamoros mainly in westerly or
southwcstcrly direction from the city.
Inquiry in regard to the cause of the
firing of twenty shots in the vicinity of
the Matamoros electric light plant at ,
o'clock this morning brought the infor-
nation from one source that federal sol
dicrs were practicing firing in the moon
light while from other sources it is said
an attempt was made by 4 small party
Of ConstitUtionalist soldiers TO reach
the plant and shut the current ont Of
barbfd wires that have been stretched
around the ctv and which are said to re
charged with $500 volts Of electricity.
The MatamorOs military authorities
Yesterday made test on the electrified
harhcd wires with the result that two
burroS and COW paid the penalty Of
death for allowing themselves to be used
rs test cases
People who are familiar with the
method of warfare as has been carried on
during the Mexican revolutions Of the
past few wears believe that the conSti
tutionaliSts will use tactics to harraSs
md worry the federal forces in Mata-
moros in the effort to force them to sur
render from sheer exhaustion Thy be
lieve the enemy will make nightly excur-
SonS to the city in small parties. shoot
u few shots and retire to safe distance.
4 report brought 10 the citv last night
bv a man who is employed nj Rio Bravo.
the conStituiiOnalist headquarters, said
that only 100 men had cen sent out of
Rio Bravo. instead Of from five to seven
hundred as reported by people living
along the Rio Grandc river Oh the Am
crcan side Tie said that this party of
men had been sent ont bv General Blan-
60 to forage for corn and other feed and
rpportpd this to one of the officials of
the concern bv which he is employed.
People from the Solcscnio ranch, in
Mexico which is opposite the Galveston
ranch Of Josiah Turner. on this side,
say that a large number of constitutions
alists appeared at the SolisenO ranch
Saturday and Sunday. and secured three
wagon loads Of corn to feed their horses.
They say the residents Of the ranch were
not molcStcd but most Of them made
haste 10 the American side of the Rio
Grande
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-05-26
WOMAN ON TRIAL.
Especial to The Hcrdld1

Blutfton. Ind, May .6 hargcd with
completely i'll the murder M Samuel II
Purdy, a wealthy farmer. over a yar ago
Mrs. Cora Lee went on trial here today
The woman's husband. who shot and
killed Purlv, died in ilil three months
ago. The state announced Oday il will
try To prove that Mrs. Lee inspired the
murder by taunting her husband and
aroUsing jealous frenzy by telling him
she was throwing herself at Purdy who
wOuldnt-have her"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-05-26
A FORMIDABLE MARCH
IMMENSE COLUMN OF GRASSHOP-
PFItS SPREADS DESTRUCTION
OF PASTURES AND FARMS.
(By Associated Prcss.)

Amarillo Texas. May 2GA column
nf graSshoppcrS five les wide and
eighteen miles long iS/moving in north
east New Mexico near the Texas Tine.
travelling northeast. The voraciouS in
Sccts are spreading destruction. dcnud-
ing pastures Of all vegetation. Smaller
graSShoppcrS pests are reported ih some
sections Of Texas
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-05-26
TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS.


Boston, Mass. May 90 Some ticrccly
fiught matches were looked for today
when the New England intercollegiate
lawn tennis championships started at
the historic h1ngdwood Cricket Club
courts. There are entries from practical
ly every college and university in the
six New England states
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-05-26
WANT AMERICAN TRAINING
(By Associated Prcss.)

New York, May 26.-Fivc hundred in
structors and graduates Of leading South
American countries are coming to the
United States to enter industrial plants
with the purpose to enlarge trade. It
is believed that after the opening of the
Panama Canal the United States will
get the bulk of the South American ma
chinery trade which Europe now has.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-05-26
WOMEN'S TENNIS.
(SDccidI to The Hcrdld.)

Philadelphia. Penn, May 26 A big
gallery was expected this afternoon at
the Merton Cricket Club of Philadelphia
when play fir the women's tennis cham
pionShip of Pennsylvania and Eastern
states starts. The matches are being
played under the auspices of the United
States Natiinal Lawn Tennis Associa-
tim
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-05-26

In the Corporation court this morning,
+. Martinez was fined 81 and costs on a
charge of disturbing the peace. and Luis
Hernandez was fined s. and costs on a
similar charge
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-05-26
VETERANS ASSEMBLING.
(By Associated Press

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 26.-The vet
Grams are pouring in today The indica-
tons are that one hundred thousand will
he mere by tomorrow. Governor Hooper.
of Tennessee, opened the reunion in q
wIcoming speech, complimentng Lee and
Jackson rs among the colossal military
figures Of all times
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-05-26
DEATH ROLL INCREASES


Long Beach, Cali. May 26 The list Of
victims If the collapse of the municipal
auditorium is growing. 1T is feared that
the death list may total forty by tonight
The council is planning to provide Spe-
cial city tax for fund for the benefit
Of the injured persons.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-05-26
BURDEN ON HOMESEEKERS
Especial to The HcrGld)

Washington, ID c., May 26.-The cost
0 the maintainance Of government irri-
CATION projects, until fully paid for by
h0mesteadcrS by assessment, the sup
RENE court decided today in Yakima val
ley teS case
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-05-26
BLACKMAILERS SENTENCED.

Newark, y. j.. May -. Jacob Dunn
was sentenced to FIVE years, and Seeley
Davenport to two years for sending
President elect Wilson threatening let
tiers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-05-26
MIKAD0 STILL IMPROVES
l.SpcciaI To The UernId. }

Toxic, May 2G.-The condition Of the
Mikado j. improved today. The physi-
clans probably will suspend issuing bul
ictins.
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TOMORROW.
THos- ]. OWEN & son. AUcTIoNEERs

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE, BEING THE HANDSOME
TWEINEROOM BRICK DWELLING No.
1851 HARVARD STREET NORTHWEST.
Ry virtue Of a certain deed Of trust. duly re-
corded in I4iher No :226T. folio - 1t seq OF the
land records Of the District OF Columbia. and at
the request IF the party secured thereby the
in front of the premises. FRIDAY. THE
EIGHTEENTH DAY OF JULY. AID. 1918. AT
UALFPAST THREE O'CLOCK PM. the FOL
lowing described land and premises. situate in
the city Of Washington. District Of Columbia
and designated and being lot thrty-s'ven l31)
seven 90. in block thrty-nine t3N. North
Grounds OF the Columbian University as said
subdivision Is recorded in County Book No. IL.
page l12. of the records of the office OF the
yeyor Of the District Of Columbia. Also one
half of the west party wall erected on lot
thirty-slx tSf) of same subdivision above de-
scribed. and being between premises No l449
and No. 1851 Harvard formerly Baconl street
conveyed to Francis A. Lutz nv deed record
ed in Liner 2541. folio 423. Of the land record
of The District Of Columbia said part of lot
thirty-six 1861 being subject to condition as to
use Of party wall described in said deed to-
getter with the improvements. consisting of
brick dwelling.
Terms of sale will 10 announced at time of
sale. A deposit Of 500 will be required at
time Of sale. All conveyancing, recording, etc.
at cost of purchaser Terms of sale be COM
piled with within Is days from day of SALE
otherwise the trustees the right to re-
faulting purchaser. after five days advertise
ment OF such resale IN newspaper pub
Hshed in Washington. II. c.
Joseph c. TRIBBY.
HAIRY *. BOSS.
:y1f-d&dhs. exSu Trustees
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but 1 could not find rest 1 have come
back with the money.
Il know little OF what has passed
saw from the papers no mention was
made of my crime-at least, / found none
and L knew IL was in keeping with the
great heart Of the man who aided me
that he would let the matter pass
Il have suffered. Twenty years ago
was young and strong: now look at me-
Yet that suffering has burned out of mo
the spirit that led me that night. / am
free. and l shall be at peace when the
money is turned over to the estate of Mr.
Grosvenor."
Forbush was puzzled. THE estate Of
Grosvenor? Do you mean the young
Grosvenor?'
Il mean-why, / read in a trade paper
that Grosvenor was dead
''Grosvenor's son died, but the father
| is living
Living Kilven's voice rose in a cry
and he jumped to his feet His face and
form seemed to be TRANSPORTED with new
| life.
YES" answered Forbush. stirred by
the sudden change. II think he's In
one of the offices here now. I'll see."
A few moments later white-haired
man with a serene. kindly face entered.
The two men in the Office had arisen.
Grosvenor looked at kilven for mo-
ment then held out his hand in greet
ing. Kilven caught it in his and bent
over it moment in silence.
Mr. Grosvenor, / have brought back
all the money ] stole" kilyen said.
Grosvenor looked at him oCdiy. ne
money!" he repeated
Yes, the money / stole from your
office twenty years ago., kilven an
swered. hoarsely.
A sudden light shone in Grosvenors
eyes then the light softened. Il UNI
derstand somewhat" he said. kilyen.
you d d not steal money; you took the
box which contained $4,000 in receipts
Just ordinary paper receipts. We
couldn't imagine where that box went to.
though we tried to connect it with YOU"
Kilven swayed like a man about to
collapse and Grosvenor put his arm over
his shoulder. I'm glad you came back,
Joseph. You can put the money to work
for yourself or in my business with me;
We've got the best years of life ahead
of us and We can be jolly good friends.
Grosvenor said. anxious to cover his
own emotion. Its all worked out right
in the end
(THE ENDo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

and watcher about the building. I work
ed there three weeks. and then-and
then. l happened to hear the cashier say
as he put away a small tin box. There
IS twenty thousand dollars.
The words chung TO me. sung 10 me,
every waking hour. and in the night.
knew IL would be easy to get that money
from the safe. l had all the long hours
or the night in which TO work my wish,
Tor slept in the building.
ana 1 forgot what he had done for
me- and what life would mean to me
with him as guide and friend. / for
waited with caution. From another room,
Kept watch in the mornings until
saw the combination the cashier used On
opening the safe. and one night / got
away with the tin box.
had already purchased a passage
on tramp steamer that sailed that
night. i went down to the dock and
waited In the shadow until the loading
was finished. As / went up the plank
my loot caught on a cleat and stumbled
OF into the water hitting my head
| against the vessels side
The rigid lines of the lean face sagged,
out the lips, after n moments hesitation
went on. firmly: When became con-
scious | was in the hold and the steamer
was out or the bay. | cried out about
the money. They thought | was crazy.
| didn't look like man with such a sum
l s"ore In fury. but there was nothing
| to he done
Il never knew what became of the
money. l was told that one of the men
who pulled me out kept the box / do
! not doubt il. They were thieves and rob-
bers-the vilest bunch of men that ever
| lived
SO much for that. I tell you, sir
there's something that trips the feet Of
men who 90 wrong-sometfme some
/ 1t,
| Il luckily had paid my passage
reached South America and for twenty
years l have been laboring to make up
that amount. Ii has been my one thought
night and day. Often ] wanted to STOP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
CLEPHANE & CLEPHANE, Attorneys.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
trict OF Columbia. Edwin Lawton ct al,
plaintiffs, the unknown heirs. deyisees and
alienees of Thomas Peter ct al, defendants. =
No. 1929. in Equity.-The object of this suit is
to establish of record in fee simple the title Of
the plaintiffs by adverse possession all Of origi-
nal lot 3, in square TO- situated in the city of
Washington. In the District Of Columbia. On
motion of the complainant. it is this 17th day
of July, 1913. ordered that the defendants. the
unknown heirs deyisees and alienees of the fol-
lowing: Thomas Peter. surviving trustee; Julius
Forest, trustee: John Brown. - Brown, -
Ives. the two latter being lately partners doing
business under the firm name and style Of Brown
& Ives; John Innes Clark. George Gibbs, Walter
Claiming. the two latter being lately partners
doing business under the firm name and style Of
Gibbs & Charming; Samuel Elan. William Cook,
James McHenry. John McIIenry. Anna Boyd
Ramsay McIIenry. James Howard McHenry. Rob
ert Oliver, William Hindman and James Hind
man. cause their appearance to be entered herein
ON or before the first rule day occurring after
the expiration of forty days from this date: good
for fixing such time having been shown
otherwise the cause Will be proceeded with in
case of default. Provided this order be publish
ed twice In July and twice in August during
said period in the Washington Law Reporter
and The Evening Star ASHLEY NJ. GOULD,
Justice. asealD true copymTest; J. r.
YOUNG, Clerk. By f. E. CUNNINGHAM. Asst
Clerk. jy17 81 .au7 .21-4t
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SHEEHY & SHEEHY, Attorneys.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF CO.
lumbia. holding Probate Court.-No. 2OO11. Ad-
ministration.-This Is to give notice that the
subscriber. of the District Of Columbia, has OBJ
taned from the Probate Court of the District
Of Columbia letters testamcntary on the estate
OF Lily ID. Kerr. late OF the District OF Column
bia, deceased. All persons having claims against
the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof legally authenti-
Gated to the subscriber, on or before the Sth
law he excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this Sth day of July. 1913.
DENNIS NJ. KERR. 1896 Clifton ST. NV. (Seal. }
Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register Of Wills
for the District OF Columbia. Clerk Of the Pro-
bate Court. ty1011.24
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FRANK sTETsON. Attorney.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF Co
.uinbia. holding Probate Court.-No. 1898. Ad-
nnistration.-This is 10 give notice that the
subscriber which was NV the Supreme Court OF
the District OF Columbia granted letters tesla
mentary on the estate Of Daniel T.. Eli deceased
has, with the approval OF the supreme Court OF
ihe District OF Columbia holding a Probate
1913, ar 10 o'clock an as the time, and said
courtroom as the place, for making payment and
distribution from said estate, under the court
direction and control when and where all cred
ltors and persons entitled to distributive shares
or iegaeies, or the residue parts thereof, are
hothtd 10 attend. in person by agent or attor-
hey duly authorized, with their claims against
tne estate properly vouched. Given under our
hands this I'd day OF July. 1913. NATIONAL
SAnINGS AND TRUST COMPANY. By FRANK
SiEISoS, Attorney. Seal Attest: JAMES
IANNER. Register Of Wills for the District or
Columbia Clerk of the Probate Court. jy3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
ADAM 4. wESCHLER. AUCTIONEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TwO-SToRY BRiCE

Il.
BY virtue of a certain deed of trust. duly re-
corded in Liber No. 1861. folio 419 seq. Of
the land records OF the District OF Columb q, and
at the request OF the party secured thereby, we,
the undersigned trustees will sell. st public
ton, in front Of the premises. on FRIDAY. THE
EIGHTEENTH DAY OF JULY. AID. 1913, AT
HALF-PAST FIVE O'CLOCK PM. the follow
ing described land and premises. situate in the
city of Washington. in the District Of Co,umbla,
and designated and being lot % In Annie c.
and Mary C. Cunningham subdivision OF lots In
square 1853. per plat recorded in Book %. page
ISi in the Office of the surveyor for said Dis
trct, together with the improvements thereon.
Terms of sale: One third cash, the balance in
two equal installments. payable in and two
years, with interest at six per centum per an
num- payable semi annually from day Of sale, Sc
cured by deed Of trust upon the property sold. or
all cash. at the option of the purchaser. de-
posit of 500 required at the time of sale. All
cony1yancinz. recording and notsrial fees at the
cost Of the purchaser. Terms of sale he COM
Piled with within fifteen days from day Of sale.
otherwise the trustees reserve the right to resell
the property at the risk and cost of the default
ing purchaser. after five days advertisement Of
such resale in some newspaper published in the
sity Of Washington. d. c.
ERNEST L. SCHMIDT.
GEORGE u. EMMERICH.
fvS-dGGs eSu Trustees.
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America and my mission here. you
think? Listen. He took me home and
fed me, and, listen, he made me sleep
in his home that night. He gave me
breakfast in the morning. His wife and
son and daughter treated me like a
friend
Forbush was startled to see the man
rise, knot his fingers. and cry vehement
ly: Curse You, HI ven: curse you" Then
ne seemed TO realize what he was doing
and sank back with the muttered words,
Il shall find peace
He folded his lean hands and went
on. ''Grosvenor took me to his office.
and he gave me work as general helper
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MOS. ]. OWEN s soN. ATcTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES-
TATE. IMPROVED BY THE TWO TWO
STORY BRICK DWELLINGS Nos. 1887
AND 1899 A ID THE THREE-STORY BRICK
DWELL ING NO. 1441 STREET NV.
By virtue of certain deed Of trust duly re-
corded in Lber No. 3494. folio POS seq, of the
land records Of the District of Columb, a, and at
the request of the party secured thereby. the
undersigned trustees will sell at public auction.
TwENTY-FIRsT BAY OF July. AID. 1918 AT
HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the follow
ing described land and premises. situate in tn,
city OF Washington, District Of Columbia, and
designated as and being lots 10, IA and Is in
C. p. Patterson's subdivision of square 206. as
per plat recorded in I4ber R; W. folio 1o2. of
the records OF the Office OF the surveyor OF the
ments.
Terms Of sale: Lots Is and IA sold subject to
prior deed of trust s., 800 upon each lot. and
lot Is sold subject to prior deed Of trnst FOR
81, 600. and the purchase price said trust to
be paid in cash. deposit OF 500 ca b lot
will be required at time of sale. All convey nc
ing recording. etc. at cost Of purchaser. Terms
Of sale to be complied with withiB fifteen days
from dag OF sale, otherwise the trustees reserve
the right 10 resell the property at the risk and
cost OF defaulting purchaser, after FIVE days ad-
vertisement of such resale in newspaper
published in Washington. d. c.
JOSEPH A. HAYDEN,
w. J. VICkERY.
iy11-dSds eyiyCO Trus.ees
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LEGAL NOTICES.
r. GOLDEN DONALDSON. Attorney.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF Co
lumbia Holding Probate Court-No 1895, Ad-
ministraton.-This is to give notice that the sub
scrber, of the state Of California. has obtained
from the Probate Court of the District Of Co
lumba ancillary letters testarhentary on the es-
tate OF Andrew 3. McCreery. late of the state
OF California. deceased. All persons having
claims against the deceased are hereby warned
TO exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof.
fore the 18th day OF July. AID. 1914: otherwise
they may by law be excluded from all benefit
of said estate. Given under my hand this 18th
day Of July. 1913. RICHARD s. McCREERY.
of r.. Golden Donaldson, Southern building.
tSeal) Attest: JAMES TANNER. Register OF
Wills for the District Of Columbia, Clerk OF the
Probate Court. jy15
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WILLIAM f. AMBROSE, Attorney.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
of Columbia.-Cornelius s. Ryan, plaintiff. VS..
Bridget +. Ryan. defendant.-No. 31I2J, Equity
Doc-The object Of this suit is obtain a divorce
a mensa ct thoro, the ground of desertion. On
motion of the plaintiff IL Is this 18th day Of July.
1919 ordered that the defendant Bridget F.. Ryan
cause her appearance TO be entered herein on or
before the fortieth day. exclusive Of Sundays an
first publication OF this order; otherwise the
cause will be proceeded with as in case OF de-
fault Provided. copy of this order be pub
lished once a week for three successive weeks IN
the Washington Law Reporter and The Evenin
Star newspaper before said day. ASHLEY ".
GOULD. Justice. tSeal.) A true copy-Test
J. X. YOUNG, Clerk. By WINS. F: LEMON.
Asst. Clerk jyI7A31
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS,
O G. SLOAN & CO. AUCrS-. 14o7 sT.

G. G. SLOAN & CO.. AUCTS.. 1401 ST.
CHANcERY SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Es,
TATE, IMPROVED BY STORE AM
DWELLING NO. ga FLORIDA AVENUE
NV.
BY virtue of decree Of the Supreme Court
of the District Of Columbia. passed on April IA.
Bradford. we will sell at public auction, in
front of said premises If clear: if not. within
said premises, on TUESDAY, JULY TWENTY
NINTH, 1913. AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. the
following described real estate in the city OF
Washington. in the District Of Columbia to wit:
Lot fifty. in Arms & Spies subdivision of part
of square three hundred and ffty-seven. per
plat in Book II. page 40. in the surveyor
office OF said District. together with the i'm
provements.
Terms OF sale: One-third cash. one-third in
one year and one-third in two years or all cash.
at the purchasers option. Deferred payments.
If any. 10 be represented by the pronssory
notes of the purchaser. dated on the day of
sale and secured by deed of trust on the prop
erty sold, said notes bearing interest at the
rate Of six per cent per annum. payable semi
annually Terms Of sale to be complied with
within ten days from day of sale. In case 81
default the trustees reserve the right to either
enforce compliance by appropriate judicial pro
the defaUting pure haser after five days adver-
tsement in The Evening Star. deposit Of
5000 will be required at the sale. All CON
veyancng, examination of title and recording
at purchasers cost.
JOHN RIDOUT
FendaIl building
STANTON C. PEELI,E,
1416 F St.
1y1 i-d&ds.eSu Trustees.