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Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
Fruits In Ennland.

By far the greatest achievement of
ardinal Wolsey was combining straw
erries and cream. A world benefac-
r. his failings may well be forgotten
I'd forgiven!
How long have Britishers been, at
last, partial frultarians? Apples.
ears. Gooseberries and plums appear
; have been grown in England fer q
cry long time, but cultivated rasI-
-----i:z did not arrive until the six.
- century.
- w2s introduced from Rus
sin IN 1913, bur old not become pop
''ar Until the nineteenth century, 1t
: .ecoided that a Deptford gardener
! 1910 sent few sticks to the Lon
lon market, but was unable to find a
-stomer.
Cherries were brought over by the
onars, but ceased to be cultivated
ntil one of Henry Wis gardeners re-
Introduced them.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
Mans First Wines.

The first effort TO equip man with
wings that he might fly through the
lir, says the American Boy, seems to
aave been made by Watson e. Quin-
~, Delaware inventor, who patented
I flying machine many years ago. The
inventor used the bat as the model in
designing the wings Previous flying
machines had been constructed, on the
balloon principle, but Quinbys appara-
tus consisted of wings 12 feet in di-
ameter and semi-circular in form. The
wings were attached to the limbs of
the person flying, and the motions
used were very similar to those used
in swimming. The wings refused to
work, however, and no one ever sue
ceeded in flying with their aid
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
YOU'RE BILIOUS and
COSTIVE!.-- !.--CASCARETS
Tonight Clean Your Bowels and
End Headaches, Colds, Sour
Stomach
Gel q 1Ocent box now.

Furred Tongue, Bad Colds, Indfges-
ton. Sallow Skin and Miserable Head
aches comes from torpid liver and
clogged bowels, which cause your
stomach to become filled with undi-
gested food. which sours and ferments
like garbage in a swill barrel. That's
the first step to untold misery-iadi-
gestion, foul gases, bad breath, yellow
skin, mental fears. everything that
is horrible and nauseating. A Casca-
ret tonight will give your constipated
bowels thorough cleansing and
straighten you out by morning. They
work while you sleep-a 1O-cent box
from your druggist will keep you feel.
ing good for months. Millions of men
and women take a Cascaret now and
then to keep their stomach, liver and
bowels regulated, and never know a
miserable moment. Don't forget the
children-their little insides need a
good. gentle cleansing. too.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
FRENCH EXPLOSIVE
KILLS MEN QUICKLY
TURPINITE SHELLS ANNl1ILATE
WHOLE ARMIES BY LlBER-
ATING GAS

New York, Oct. IA possible ex-
PLANTATION of the terrible slaughter
among the Germans described in the
recent dispatches from the scene of
of war is furnished by prominent
American long resident in Paris and
widely acquainted in government cir
oles. It is his opinion that the French
are using shells filled with new ex-
plcsive invented by Eugene Turpin,
the inventor of melinite, which liber-
ates deadly gases that asphyxiate all
within range of the shells.
At the beginning of the war the Paris
newspapers mentioned a new explo-
sive of Turpin's invention which had
Just been tried out, and predicted that
it would annihilate whole regiments.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
Home Thrust.

The stout party had been in the
shoe shop for over an hour, and the
patient shop assistant had had half
the stock down for her inspection.
She found fault with them all un-
til his patience became quite ex-
hausted.
These would suit you,' he said,
taking another pair down as last re-
source. Still the lady was not sat
isfied.
4 don't like this Sort, she said.
"They have tendency to get wider
as they get bit Old
We'll, madam" retorted the exas-
perated attendant, politely. didn't
you?''
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
GREAT MEN OF LIGHT HEART
Many Examples Show It Is Not Neccs.
sary to Go Through Life With a
Frowning Brow.

James Russell Lowell is said to have
been of a very fun-loving disposition
Light-hearted Jest and nonsense were
sprinkled plentifully through the long
life which was so filed with solid,
hard work and achievement.
One day, when walking with a
friend, they passed large building
over the door of which was written:
Home for Incurable Children"
"Ah." said Lowell, with a shake Of
his head, that is where shall have to
be sent one day"
Everybody knows of the immense
labors of David Livingstone in the in
hospitable part OF Africa and of the
devotion of his noble wife. Does every
body know that In the midst of their
lonely life they were often much of
the time as jolly as pair Of school
boys of ON a holiday? To such an ex-
tent did the spirit Of mirth preside
over their counsels and undertakings
that sometimes Mr.. Livingstone would
say to his wife: Really, my dear, we
ought not to indulge in so many jokes.
We are getting too old; it is not be-
coming. We must be more staid."
Charles Kingsley was always bent
on introducing as much frolic and
merrymaking into his family life as
possible. He was proud to be able to
say: Il sometimes wonder whether
there is as much laughing done In any
home in England as at our parsonage"
Christian Endeavor World.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
Lucky Mani

One morning two men who chanced
to meet at the club were talking of
young fellow of distinguished family
whom they both knew very well. The
young man had succeeded in dissipat-
ing the entire fortune left him the
year before by his father.
I'm really. awfully sorry about It,
said Dolan. He must be in a bad
way now"
Yes, his affairs are In wretched
shape" said Donnelly; but just think
how much poorer he would be If the
old man had left him more!"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
Excelsior.
her for

An old colored man was relating to
a crony his experiences during drive
down the mountain after dark. He
had seen two wildcats fighting.
"Dey fought and dey fought" he
said, "an' all de time dey wuz a-climb-
in up In de air, till by'm by dey wuz
clean ovah de treetops."
What wuz dey a-holdin' on tu all
de time dey wuz a-climbin. Rastus?'
asked the skeptical listener
"Holdin' on tut" exclaimed Rastus
scornfully. IVY, de top one wuz
a-holdin' on to de bottom one, an de
bottom one wuz a-holdin' on to de top
one, Of coursel"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
Girl Moved BY Crane.

When the king and queen were max
ing tour of the Beardmore works, at
-Parkhead, Glasgow, a 120-ton crane
began to move from the opposite end
Of the workshop. Great was the as
tonishment of their majesties to find
that. instead of the usual huge gun, a
pretty girl, carrying bouquet, was
the burden of the crane.
She stepped off the plate at the feet
of the queen, and with courtesy
asked her majesty to accept the flow
ers from the workmen, with love and
their thanks, for coming to Parkhead
The queen was delighted beyond meas
ure.
Evening star., 1914-04-12

John BURKE, United States Treasurer, is at last
> coming into his He made bargain nearly fifty
years ago by which he be paid bonus on his
for work done at that time, when there seemed
little hope of its fulfnent When Chester Ferry has
fulfilled his part of the with Mr. Burke he will
make the latter easily the richest in the world.
Half century long time to wait present bill for
services rendered. but Mr. Burke has been conscientious,
and did wish to embarrass the who employed
him until he had filled every requirement of the stpu
lated agreement
Young Burke hired out when boy not yet ten years
old to husk for neighboring farmer and received
for his pay the small sum of fifty cents day.
at really the first money ever earned, says the
Treasurer. "My fathers farm adJoined Ferry S, and
after Fathers busy over permitted to
what money could helping the neighbors. The
work such as accustomed to do, and although
familiar with it found it easy, anyone
testify who has worked the farm, doing chores
and the hundred and useful and necessary things
that always expected of boy who works farm
There early hours in the planting and corn
huskng and late after dark at all of the
year. but the work usual and thought of
objecting to overtime then, of demanding union
scale of price for labor performed So when the time
for my employer to pay for my seasons work
he sad
Johnny, want you to know that what can afford
to give you for your work regard insufficient
pay. am you will think you have earned more;
for you have been dligent and panstaking and have
complained. So while l pay you only fifty
cents day for your tne I'll agree to hand you
in the future all the money you show With your
name on it
Il accepted his proposition; but gave it little
sderaton during the intervening years. until the begin
Evening star., 1914-04-12

BY ANNABEL LEE

ming of the present administration when l became
Treasurer of the United States. Then the episode
mind and have written to Mr. Ferry, my employer
reminding him of his obligations
The daily currency output of the Treasury upon
which Mr. Burkes appears in dollar bills 100000
His appears daily twodolar notes just 12S 900
times There 81 900 daily issues of vedolar silver
certificates and 600 fve-doar United States notes.
besides 100000 tendollar notes, issued every day.
In fact the Bureau of Engraving prints Mr. Burkes
1,0SO,OOO notes of United States currency a
day. In addition to this vast daily increasing obligation
the part of the farmer Mr.. Burke has signed his
number of ten-thousand-dollar certificates.
At this the Bureau of Engraving prints currency
bearing his name to the amount of $2,S76,0O0 day,
which by the end of his Treasurer will him
1000, should he be fortunate enough to realize
upon his youthful investment.
The following is the letter that Mr. Ferry has just
received from the Treasurer:
My Mr.. FERRY
When we lived neighbors adjoining German
Township, and little mite OF you frequently
poved me in corn husking and planting and
various other occasions for which services you paid
fifty cents day. You will remember however that at
the of settlement you assured that you
certain that fifty sufficient remuneration for
services and that in addition the of fifty
day you to all the money that
YOU got with my name it. which agreement per
fecty satisfactory and duly accepted the time
Fearing that you may have forgotten this obligation
of lapse of time, calling your attention
for of know that all that necessary for
do simply call attention it. that
kindly scrutnize all bills and faithfully all
that you get with on them.
With kndes personal regards to all the members of the
family. am. Very sincerely yours. JOHN BURKE
Evening star., 1914-04-12

and they be in the form regulating the distinction
between the peeresses.
Mary was late, and waited in the Bolton-Brown
private drawing room for her. Nathalie and
maidenly simple white, and Mama most imposing in
purple velvet and pearls. When Mary did come in
fairly gasped. She had violated every tenet of the
Wessex code. She barbarc; but stunning, go-
rious. Her gown of vivid red, held up by many
ribbons of the shade and covered with garlands of
poppies She wore dog collar and necklace of da-
monds-I had seen her with these in New York
and imperial ara, crowned with the same briants.
And she carried great shower bouquet of Giant of Battle
roses with long streameTs of the intense scarlet
l know that both Mrs. Bolton Brown and Nathalie
had hurried consultations with her; but she i'm
perturbable 1t would have been too late to make a
change of costume and she would not have consented
to it. Mrs Bottom Brown and | went ahead in
broughan, and all the way to the hall where the ball
take place she bewailed the situation, and
of the effect that the sight of Mary would have
Lady Wessex, who her social sponsor
The ball held in old-fashioned rooms, such
London Society still cherishes There large room
and upstairs gallery running round it. At one end
there dais covered and canopied with red, where
the patronesses standing and later where the
Prince and his party would be received. A smaller
had been curtaned off for the royal supper
Among the guests would be included several of the noble
on the receiving committee. The company not so
favored would be regaed later in scramble at buffet
Our entrance made sensation. Lady Wessex, who
was stout and rubcund turned actually purple at the
first glimpse of Mary Middleton. The Duchesses stared
and shifted and then ignored her But Nathalie
perfectly charming, and Brabazon was a gentleman.
Partners given up, and the of our party
enaded with Mary but she refused to dance. In fact,
men would not ask her for turn. People seemed
afraid of her. Wherever she was, she made a fatal
splash of color outrvaing the red and gold of the
uniforms l became aware that she was the object of
well bred Raging and curiosity Couples would walk
by her and round her, staring at her, and there
byword among of the about the Scarlet lady
After awhile missed her. Mrs Bolton Brown evi
IDENTIFY congratuating herself that she had quietly
home, when she suddenly appeared in the gallery among
drab dowagers, more garingy conspicuous than ever
The regiment Il band struck up the national anthem
Evening star., 1914-04-12

The Prince had arrived, and for a moment put the
offending Mary out of minds. We had to stand
several rows deep against the walls, while the royal
procession went down the center of the toward the
dals. The floor kept clear, and there great
open space between and the August Presence,
around whom grouped equerres, patronesses,
officers, and other notables No Britisher male
male, would have dared to walk that place,
the very face of their future sovereign.
Imagine then the horror of the Bolton-B Browns and
the utter CONSERVATION of this loyal assembage when
feminine scarlet specter flashed that hallowed
spot and then stood right in the of the forbidden
ground and within range of the royal vision.
1t was Mary Middleton in all her splendor quite
of the enormty of her ofense strolng there
unconcernedly walking up Fifthave She faced
the das and stalked slowly like tragic queen toward
white pillar at the SIDE support of the gallery and for
moment leaned against it. 1t was admirable back
ground for her. must confess that she radianty
beautiful.
Mrs. Bolton Brown seized my arm. 1 thought she
was going to faint. There hurried consultation
at the dais The Prince evidently asking for in
formation An officer of the regiment, accompanied
by equerry advanced to where Mary standing
She started evidently awakened from her dream. The
guardsman said something, offered his arm, and she
sailed off with him. She evidently went toward the
dais but owing to the many people grouped just there
we lost sight of her.
a am mortified to death!7 gasped Mrs. Bolton
Brown. "But how delcately it done She has been
ordered leave the oor and she has gone to her
riage by another In other days she would
have been the Tower and had her head chopped
off, And believe good Mrs Brown would have heart
lily approved of such punishment.
THE royal party went in to supper. Brabazon
us, and made light of the evenings disasters He
had famous scheme. He knew of a dark nook in the
upper gallery, where there oval window that
gave the supper room We could take peep at
royalty without any fear of detection 1t would be
great fun! We were soon gazing down from our high
perch at the company below, and after the first quick
survey of the scene transfxed with amaZement.
There, at the small table reserved for Edward and
his particular guests at his right hand, brilliant in her
Continued page is
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02
FATALLY
HURT IN FOOT
BALL GAME
Dudley GOthrup Succumbs TO Injuries Sus-
tanned Saturday Afternoon in Game Be-
tween San Benito and McAllen Hiqh
School Teams at McAIlen.

Dudley Gothrup. - years old. died NJ
his home AT Pharr NJ ) O'clock Saturday
night Al the result Of m injury sustained
m a football game Saturday afternoon NJ
McAllen between the high school teams of
McAllcn and san Renito. Burial took
place at Pharr sunday afternoon ~ ,
O'Clock.
According ~ the statement III Il Pharr
citizen Gothrup IN some way was kicked
"a the left temple while tackhug. No in
Jury or brui>c 81 any kind was di~cerniblc.
but the boy lapSed immediately INTO uncon-
seriousness. In 4 few moments H. partially
recovered. and suddenly relapsod. never
regainlng Consciousness.
This was the second serious accident ~
a McAllen high school student in this
years football games. another boy having
been hart IN "A game with Harrington 4 week
earlier.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02
D Is EN-.
ROUTE STATION
Sixth Field Artillery, After Attending Tar
get Practice at Leon Springs, Begins
Return Trip to BrownsviIIe-ScheduIed
to Leave Laredo Today.

Battery y Of the SIKH United States
Held artillery. Captain Butner. which left
brownsville about two months ago to at
tend target practice AT Leon Springs. was
scheduled 10 leave Laredo for Brownsville
today, and ! expected to reach this city
~ about twenty days, provided the weather
! favorable for overland travelling. The
battery comprises about 80 men, which
will mean a large increase in the number
ct United States troops stationed in this
city. The trip 20 tins city will be made
along the old Military road. along the Rio
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02
10 SUPERVISORS
ARE APPROVED
BY JUDGE YATES
Cameron County Judge Refuses TO APP
prove as Supervisors Eleven Names of
Citizens Suggested by independent Par
ty-Bases Action on Law.
PARTIAL LIST APPROVED AS
MATTER OF GRACE, NOT RIGHT
Colonel D. p. Gay Sr. is Turned Down as
Supervisor Because He Did Not Pay for
Poll Tax-Louis Coboiini, Resident of
Fort Brown. Net of Texas.

Ont Of 4 lit Of t~wcntN-une names ~ net
.as supervisors nj the election tomorrow
a. Representatives Ut The independent par
.ty. County Judge II. l.. Yates this after
noon announced the approval Of ten. Judge
Yate-. when asked ~ 70 hi reason for
refusing the approval Of nme names, said
he had none 60 state. excepting that he was
within the requirements az the law. The
name of Colonel ID. u. Gal Sr he stated
was not approved a. y supervisor because
Colonel Gay'> poll tax was not paid for.
lac being over the age limit. Commodore
Louis Cobolini was turned down n Il
supervisor owing 10 his residence in Fort
Brown, the county Judge stating that
though he was n citizen of the United
States by his residence, he was not n
citizen VI Texas.
IN his statement IL The Herald this aft
e%rnoon. Judge Yates said: Il approved
the supervisors that were approved IN n
matter of grace ond not a matter of right.
Under the law and existing circumstances
with reference Ia the list Of supervisors
submitted the independent party was
clearly without any legal right 10 have
supervisors approved in any voting pre-
%cinct> in the county. Other than those
which | have stated, | have 40 reasons "a
tate for my action"
The following supervisors were refused /:
Precinct L, ID. A.. 0'Brien.
Precinct ,, Charles ". Starck.
Precinct 4, h. r.. Rowson.
Precinct ;. II. q. Gay.
Precinct ;. j.. W. Kibbe.
Precinct 10, T.. NJ. Naldetcro.
Precinct l3. Jose G.. Cavazos.
Precinct j., X. II. Crcager.
Precinct 10, NJ. j.. Garcia.
Precinct 20. Colon d.. T.. Gay Sr., refused
~ account Of no poll tax paid.
Precinct II, Louis Cobolini.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02
DISTRICT COURT
A0J0URNS UNTIL
WEDNESDAY,

District Judge ". p. Hopkins Saturday
afternoon adjourned court az Edinba-g I'M
al Wednesday 70 permit the lawyers a.
tending court 70 90 70 their homes for the
election on Tuesday. Court vill " recon
vened on next Wednesday and probably
will be adjourned for the term On SATURDAY
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02
The Approved List.

The following names a. supervisors for
the respective precincts were approved:
Precinct 3, y. III. VI. Scales.
Precinct 4, J.. f. Keller.
Precinct q. M. ". Stocking.
Precinct q. joe Henderson.
Precinct II, T.. r.. Foley.
Precinct IL. n. b. Maynard.
Precinct II. Fred Deyo.
Precinct IL. T.. W. Bauer.
Precinct ~, A. w. Wood.
Precinct l.. Miguel Fernandez.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02

Has Fully Recovered Miss Mcrtie Ak
err, who was injured some weeks ago when
he Jumped from an running automobile III
this city. has fully recovered and left ycs-
terday for hem home M Snyder, TcNas.
Mis- AkerS i, . sister Of Mr.. J. G. ueor-.
of Brownsville. aad has been visiting Nr
George this sGmn.cr
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02

will give n Halloween party at ST.
Joseph's college Saturday. October 81.
from u "a 10 80 p. III. a ghost parade IN
the children will leave the college at 7:45.
Children desiring lanterns to carry in the
parade may purchase same from ladies III
charge at college.-a 1O.23St.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02

Judge j. r. Monroe, county Judge of
Starr county, who has been IN Browns Ale
the past several days. expects to leave for
his home al Rio Urandc City this after
noon or Tuesday morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02

Rehearsal T0nlght-On account OF the
lecture tonight at the Episcopal church
parish house all persons connected with
the European benefit cUncernt are request
ed TO meet az the residence of Il. q. Sieg-
man IN The Stcgman building. II l. hoped
10 present the concert on November 10.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02
Ask for Wrapped RFead-Rutherford
makes it.-adv 16l9tf.

Judge James II. Edwards, county iudcc
Of Ilidalgo county, spent Saturday and
Sunday in Brownsville, leaving for HON,
Sunday afternoon in order to be present
for the election.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02

Are you prepared for the hunting sea
sonl You will find a complete line Of
guns --latest models,) ammunition, tents,
camping cots and chairs, hunting coats,
etc, at w. IL. PItegnat Co.-Adv. 9i29.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02
CITY NEWS

O. {. S. 10 Meet-The regular meeting
Of Hope chapter l2i. Order OF Eastern
Star. viii Ia held N the Masonic han TO-
night. Initiation. All visiting members
invited. BY order u worthy matrOn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02

County Treasurer John Closncr of Edin-
burg, Hidalgo county. J. IN Brownsville
today on business. Mr.. Closner j. 4 gncs;
AT the Miller hotel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02

ASK your doctor if be would advise the
use OF bread made and sold ~unsanitarv.
tel say take no chances, usc Ruiherford's
its clean.-adv. Il0I9tf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02
Killed the Limit-"Wcnt hur

Killed the Limit-sWcnt hunting today
and got the limit" said Jack TIllcry. ycs-
tcrday for her rome IL Snyder. Texas
toward tine coast where they found not
only sufficient quail 70 rive them twenty
tive birds, but also riddcd the brush III "
good sized bobcat.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02

we VIII save you from Is 10 20 per cent
on Your plumbing. First class workman
ship and best quality material. Get our
Inquire. W. II. Putegnat Co.-adv. 929l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02

II. b. Goldthwaite OF Fort Worth is reg
iStcred at the Miller hotel.
III. Guth of san Antonio is II Browns
vile today on business. lie i a guest ~
tho Miller hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02
The Catholic Ladies' Aid -,

received at their japanese Store oppo-
site Miller hotel, 1905 Elizabeth street, a
nice variety Of articles for Halloween.
Also toys and Japanese goods, suitable for
Christmas presents.-1016l II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02
Rio Grande Railroad.
Mexican National.
BUSINESS AGEn'

Leave Matamoros 4 .S5 a. m. Am. time
Arrive Matamoros % 80 y. M. Am. time
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-11-02

Success ome 10 the man who does
not fear failure.