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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS.

In the District Court Of the United
States for the Southern District Of
Texas.
I'm the matter of Whittiescy Garage \
Machine CO. Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy
No. III.
To the creditors a WhiitlcSey Garage
x Machine ga. of san I;cnito. in the
county az Cameron. and district a;ore
said. "A bankrupt.
Notice j. hereby given that on the
:,hh da ~ April. =. u. l9li the said
Nhiitl,.ey Garage \ Machine 60. was
duly adindica.el bankrupt: and that the
first meeting of it, creditors viii he
held in the United States court room In
brownsville. Texas. AT 10 o'clock in the
forenoon on the 18th day of May. 4. ID.
1911. at which time the said creditors
may attend. prove their claims. appoint
a trustee examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business rs may
properly come before said meeting.
WM. j. RUSSELL.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Brownsville. Tex. April 80. l9liL 30 lot
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02
NOTICE.

Rids FIR cleaning the streets and nj
lc,s tur shrinking various streets. once
: da,. ana i.r sweeping and clcanin:
the p-ud districts ~ the city. viii he re-
ceiv.l IN tho CT! TIL :" o'clock T. m
1Tonla, he iilh day ~ May. AID. 1911
Any information desired : Ia The nature
~ this. TX. NAV lr sec red from the
city scerrlur,. Persons bidding must
etnte the ,.nsideraiion charged for each
niece of work separately. and also. for
The three combined. Also state whether
thew wonld take city script and bid &c.
cordinrly. The successful bidder must
Srrrish bond in any amount 10 he do
termined b, the city council. for the
faithful performance Of his duty. Sprink'
lars and sweeper to lie furnished by the
citv. The city council reserves the right
- reject any and all bids.
CRISANTO NlLLAEEAI.
City Secretary
"a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02
BILL FOR TRADE
COM MISSION is
REPORTED
Big associated PrcSs).

Washington. ID. a.. May H. The nd
ministration interstate trade commits
sion bill was reported Ia the Senate com
mittec today bv the subcommittee. Ii
would provide five commissioners al a
salary yearly zach ~ ten thousand dol
lars. Not over three If the commissions
|ers can be- Of one political party.
The commission IL empowered I'd in
vcstigatc corporations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

Personally we have met some men who
if weighed in the balance. would be
found everything wanting. including the
balance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

The oldfashioncd patriot who used 70
march away 10 war singing The Girl I
Left Behind Me- now has a grandson
who refuses 10 20 away and leave his
automobile.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02
STATE REPRESENTATIVE

The Brownsville Herald is authorized
10 announce W. II. Wcems. Jr.. Of liar-
lirgcn ~ a candidate for state Repre-.
. .,ta' iyc from this dustrict subject "a
the Wishes of the voters 1T the Demo
craft. primaries in Jaly'
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

II has just about gotten ~ in this
country that the best way TO get q little
hoy Ia school j. Ia bride him with the
kind of lunch he likes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

Title Ginger says that one ~ the most
embarrassing moments Of her life was The
other night when she came in late and
kicked a dark object on the door mat.
thinking il was the dog. and discovered
ii was her landlady's husband.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02
POLITICAL Announcements
STATE SENATE.

The brownsville Daily Herald is au.
thorixul 10 %ann0uncc Archie Parr as a
candidate for State Senator from the
Twenty third Senatorial District, sub
jet 10 the wishes Of the voters at the
Democratic primaries in July.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

Another thing, girls.if your faco "
your fortune, don't speculate. Invest Il
in gilt-edged bonds Of matrimony.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02
TAN COLLECTOR

; The brownsville Daily Herald is auth
Orizcd Ia announce w. II. Walton j. a
camdidaic for reelection 10 the office of
tax collector Of Cameron county. sub
Jet to the action of the democratic pri-
marics.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

The warm member Is usually the one
whose money j. burning a hole In his
pocket. 49,.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

a rainbow IL very beautiful. but We
never could see any use for il except
that.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02
For STATE SENATOR.

J The Herald is authorized to announce
w. X. PERKINS Of Jim Wells county.
as u candidate for State Senator. sub
ie-t 10 the action Of the Democratic pri-
maries If next July.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

L.azincsS j. not a necessity and yet II
H. the mother Of some inventions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

WA \TA.D-Six live men who have had
sonsc experience in patent right busi-
meas. ! have the best money maker in
the Ini,ed States. Ilillery D. Owen, 2i03
Market street. Galveston. Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

W.AT..D TRAVELER-Agc - 10 -
years; experience unnecessary. Sal
ary, cpinmission aud expense allowance
t0 right man. j. T.. McBrady, Chicago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

Fo" SALE OR EXCHANGE-Sixicen
hal of Jersey milk cows. some fresh
ani s%rringcrs. Also lot of stock hogs.
Poland China, Berksbircs and Duroc
Jersey. Will take n good five passenger
aut" - exchange. II. NJ. Peoples, Ray
monI,illc, Tcxas.-i2i6t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02
THE MODEL RURAL SCHOOL HOUSE

south Side OF Nod Tw0-Room Rural School
IL costs no more money and no more labor to build a mod
I Scho0l house than 1t does to build one of the same size but
OF less desirable arrangement. The construction, heating, light
ing and sanitation OF school buildings present special problems
which the general architect and even the physician are not al
ways prepared to meet. In the home only two or three people are
~ u room a the same time, and these are usually moving about.
III cod, they can move to the fire; if the day is dark. they can
move near n window; II the sun shines brightly on their work,
TIE can move away; II they become fatigued, they can change
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02
FOR RENT.

4SNT.-One nicely furnished front
= Q ga Washington Street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

The above pyramid is made up entirely of quart cups. pint
cups, gallon cans, peck measures, leaden or iron weights, scales,
and every known variety Of appliance for determining quantity.
Every measure IN this pile was condemned as incorrect by the
Austin Inspector Of Weights and Measures. and was taken away
from the dealer who was using il. The heap as il here appears
forms ed a part OF the exhibit set up for Home Economics Week
at tie University OF Texas, and below appeared the placard:
Why be a poor housekeeper? Why say it il only 4 little? One
cent a day on ten purchases lost by short weight means $4,000
a year. Thirty dollars a year will clothe the baby"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

fOe SALE OF EXCHANGE-About
1?"n acres Of land a few miles out 81
Ha' ~D'fidvillc. Cameron county: also ~
acre 81 miles out from Mercedes. and
unJcr irrigation. Will give special bar
ga'n i,r cash. j. y. Gayner, Litchficld.
MIMI lSlGt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

xOR SALE-Brand new kitchen cabinet
and caloric cooker combined; bed
springs and white enamel bed. Also
second hand wardrobe and chiffonier in
good condition. Phone %35.-3l1Gltf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

I'd SALE-A thSce story building in
Mnskogec, Okla. This building cost
$1,000 mortgages, $4,000. i want unim.
proved land for my equity. 5. Meyers.
Hot Springs, Ark.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02
FOR SALE.

FOk SALE Two bed room suits. one
0ining table; n hat rack: two rugs
vxl:. Apply after four o'clock at 30
: Elizabeth street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23

The maj sessiOn of the Association
OF Seaboa;h Air Line Railway Sur
seons was held on board an Old Do
minion steamer on their excursion
down James River to Norfolk DR.. NJ.
l.. Word. OF Montgomery. Ala. the
newly elected president, presided, and
several papers on surgical subjects
were read and discussed. RESOLUTIONS
were unanimously adopted thanking
President Harahan and o.se:. officials
OF the railway, Chief Surgeon Joseph
NJ. Burke and others for their
courtesies and hospitality. The wives
OF the surgeons also held n meeting
ana adopted resolutions of thanks FOR
the coutesies and hospitality shown
them. The trip down the river was In
all respects delightful one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
GcncrnI Nc,,s Nntes.

Lieutenant John l.. Townes. Jr.,
United states Coast Artillery, stationed
at Fort stevens, Oregon. is visiting his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John e. Townes,
in this city.
Sterling II. Parkinson. of Church
Road, DinwiSise County. who was
recently operated on for appendicitis
in the Petersburg Hospital. is reported
as in favorable condition.
y. T.. Hill Camp of Confederate Vet
Grams, with full. ranks. and accom-
panied by their famous drum corps,
left this morning to join in the reunion
at Newport News,
]; is reported that Petersburg
business concern is figuring on con-
tract for the manufacture for one OF
the allied European nations OF n large
number of army saddlebass.
The Petersburg Grays, headed by the
White Ribbon Band, spent to-day at
the E;mporia Fair. y number of cit
liens also went out.
This evening at : o'clock, at the
parsonage of Grove Avenue Baptist
Church. Richmond, Miss Lillian lmeline
Croker and c.. +. Elko, both OF Pc
tersburg. were married.
Fire starting in Stafford's laundry on
Rollingbrooke Street, caused consiGcra-
BILE damage tonight. The store of Il.
II. Gotten, buggies, harness and farm
ing implements, was also damaged,
mostly by water. The loss will amount
TO several thousand dollars.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
URGENT PLEA FOR MEN
. TO MAN COAST DEFENsEs
Brigadier-General Weaver Says 1t Is
Matter Deserving Serious
Consideration.
FAR BELOW REQUIREMENTS
Unless Provision is Made, Garrisons
az Some Places Will BE Reduced
to Carctaker Detachments-Pro-
vision for Cape Henry Forts.

WASHINGTON, October 22.--An ur-
gent plea for more men to garrison the
country's coast dcfcnses was made by
Brigadier-General t. NJ Weaver. chief
OF coast artillery. in his annual report
to-day to Secretary Garrison. No new
iortihcationS were asked for iii sGdi-
ton to the proposed forts at Cape
Chesapeake Bay.
Calling attention to the larger guns
on foreign warships of latest design.
General Weaver asked that 16-inch
"otherwise,'' he said. these FORTH
cations may be subjected not only to
a much greater volume of fire than can
be delivered by them. but also have the
from guns of inferior power. both by
reason of the diameter of the bore or
the gun and by reason OF it's shorter
length
: Of the need for additional artillery;
coast artillery troops for the United
states proper is at the present time so
FAR below the requirements az to make
II a matter deserving the serious con-
sideration of Congress" =
He reported that there are 5Ci offs
GERS and lO,9SS men below the needed
lumber. explaining that the taking of
twenty-five companies, to which must
be added twenty-four in the near flu
tnre for service in the Philippines,
Hawaii and the Canal Zone. had Grip
pied the service at home.
Unless provision is made in the
near future" the report continued. "for
viii be necessary to reduce the garri-
sons to some caretakcr detachmcnts at
some OF the dcfenscs of lesser import
ance, including Portsmouth, Delaware,
Charleston, Savannah, Key West, New
Bedford. Potomac, Tampa, Baltimore.
Cape Fear and Mobile"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
Catarrh Indigestion
Cured Every Dav

II should be gratifying to the peo-
'rle of Richmond to know that at last
there is atmedicine on the market that
does cure where all others have failed.
The Quaker Herb Extract is doing this
work every day Here Is a report from
Mr. c. Doran, who resides at 625 West
-Avenue. Newport News, Va Has been
n constant sufferer with catarrh of the
head. dripping of mucous into the
throat, (which caused a hawking, spit
ting of. slime and mucous: his stomach
was effected with soreness, bloating,
pain, like a lump OF lead In pit of
stomach; his food would belch back,
tluttering of the heart. shortness OF
breath. dizziness. sometimes headache;
his flesh commenced falling away; he
was getting weak, all run down, This
is the condition he was In for nearly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
REUNION OF 1s15GOEs
TO FREDERICKSBURG
Confederate Veterans Are Unanimous
In Accepting Invitation of
Historic City.
ANNUAL pAnADE is HELD
Many boys in Gray Decline Auto
mobiles and Gin Fours" Proudly
March Along Newport News Streets
Amid Cheers of Spectators.
fSpecialt to The Times-Dispatch. !

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, October 22.--
with business meeting this morn
ing, n street parade this afternoon. and
grand ball tonight, the twenty
seventh annual reunion OF the Virginia
Grand Camp. Confederate Veterans. and
the Department OF Virginia, Sons OF
Confederate Veterans, came to a close
after three days session Fredcr-
tcksburg was selected as the place OF
the next reunion. the invitation being
accepted unanimously.
The business session this morning
was consumed chiefly In considering
committee reports, resolutions and UNI
fnished business. resolution that
stirred the veterans and caused many
expressions of feeling was offered by
Captain Lamb. OF Richmond. The reso-
luton condemned certain utterances Of
General Webb in a speech AT the ma
tional reunion I'm Jacksonville last
summer, In which he took the ground
that the South fought for the main
tcnance of slavery. while the North
Fought for the abolition OF slavery. a
consideration of the resolution, and
some OF the veterans were warm I'm
their expressions. The question by
Captain Lamb, Did any soldier here
ever see Confederate soldier lighting
for African slavery" brought forth a
vehement mo" from the body. The
resolution Will be brought UP at the
next national reunion.
message of greeting from Colonel
Charles II. Iiaber. commander of the
Department OF Virginia and. North Car
DINO. Grand Army OF tile Republic, was
received with cheers by the wcarers of
tho gray.
Thousands OF persons from all over
tho Peninsula witnessed the. street pa
itdc this afternoon in which the Vet
Grams. Sons OF Veterans. sponsors and
maids participated. Many OF the Vet
Grams rode In automobiles. but several
, hundred of them dlsdained offers to ride
and marched I'm tours" AS they moved
slowly over the main streets the Vet
Grams were, cheered time after time and
Dixie" and other martial airs, dear to
Southcrncrs created an inspiring spec
Il Gle. Hundreds of school children sang
Dixie" az the Veterans passed one
point In the parade.
Tbs GROWING event of the reunion
Was the grand ball nj the Elk's home
tonight when society folk from all
parts of the State mingled with the
Veterans In stepping off, the "Oid Vir-
Einia Reel" and other wartime dances
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
WHEN HEADACHY
TAKE CASCARETS
FOR THE BOWELS
Tonight! Clean your bowels
and end headaches, colds,
sour stomach.
Get a 10-cent box nov


You're bilious! You have.a throbbinE
sensation in your head. n bad taste In
Your mouth, your eyes burn your skin
is yellow, with dark rings under your
eyes; your lips are parched. No wonder
you feel ugly, mean and ill-tempcrcd
Your system is full of bile not properly
rassed of, and what. you need is n
cleaning up inside Don't continue
being bilious nuisance to yourself
and those who love you, and don't re-
sort to harsh physics that irritate and
inquire. Remember that most disorders
OF the stomach, liver and bowels are
cured by morning with gentle thorough
Cascarets--they work while you sleep.
\ 1o-ccnt box from your druggist will
keep your liver and bowels clean; stom-
ach sweet. and Your head clear for
Smonths Children love to takeN Casca-
rets. because they taste good and never
grippe or sicken.-Advertisem
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23

the Quaker Herb Extract, and after
twelve days reported that the Quaker
Herb Extract is the greatest medicine
II the world. for 1t has restored him
back to health; his soreness in chest
is gone; he eats we'll. has no more in
digestion and is feeling fine, and will
recommend Quaker to allhi friends.
The Health Teacher said this Is the
way he proves to the people what the
Quaker Remedies are doing Call to-
day at Tragle's drug store and obtain.
Quaker Herb Extract. s1.00, or six for
$500. three for $3.50. Oil of Balm, for
all pain, so cents. These wonderful
Quaker Herb Remedies can always be
obtalned at Traglc's drug store, SIT
east Broad Street.--.Advertisem ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23

three years, all the time dosing and
doping, but nothing seemed to reach
his case. He was getting discouraged
after spending his, time and money and
getting no results. He commenced
reading In the papers about the won
:derful Quaker Herb Extract that he has
introduced at the Law Building Phar-
macy in Norfolk, and what wonderful
virtue il had as n cure for rheumatism,
Catarrh in any form, Kidney, Liver,
bladder and Blood Trouble, Indigestion,
Constipation, builds UP weak, run down
maa, woman or child, and he would
provo to the people: that Quaker Renee
dies are the greatest remedies in the
world. and Quaker Herb Extract would
olsall worms from children or adult.
Mr. c. Doran decided to make one more
try to gain his health, He procured
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
IRVINE is HOPEFUL
OF DEMOCRATIC VICTORY
Tide LIS Flowing Away From isepubiI.
cams I'm Ninth District-Actiye
Campaign Continues

BRISTOL, VA, October 22.--R Tate
Irvine, Democratic nominee for Con-
gross In tho Ninth District, was here
this afternoon and Tonight in con-
ference with the district committee and
chairmen of most of the counties Of
the district.
I'VE came together" said Mr. Irvine
Tonight, ito exchange notes and get
better idea OF conditions through
out the district. The reports received
from the several counties were entire
ly satisfactory. There is good in
terest among the Democrats, and II is
gaining daily. We feel now that the
only thing necessary to bring victory
In November is to keep the tide stead
lily In the direction ii is now flowing
Not only are the Democrats Interested
In redeeminS the district to Democracy,
but they are especially anxious to reg
istera hearty Endorsement of the Will
son administration.
Events of the last few weeks have
strengthened their pride In Democracy,
ands In every county there is an active
interest. 1t is our purpose to keep
this interest steadily on the increase
by public meetings and discussion OF
the issues. by distinguished speakers"
MIR. Irvine announced that he and
Senator Swanson would speak in Brjs-
toll on Monday night, and at Pearls
burg. in Giles County, the following
day.
Governor Stuart will spend most of
next week in the district, speaking in
the western counties. Attorney-Gen-
eral John Garland Pollard will spend
the entire week in the district, while
Congressman Glass Is expected to re-
turn at the earliest possible moment
Former Governor Montague and other
distinguished members of Congress
have promised to make speeches in the
district before the close of the cam
paign.
The local Democrats expect to have
n record breaking crowd to hear Sena-
tor Swanson and Mr.. Irvine on Monday
night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
PETERSBURG
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY
TEACHERS REORGAN|zE
Officers Arc Elected and Delegates
Named to State Association Con-
ventiOn I'm Richmond.
PREPARING FOR SCHOOL FAIR
Boys Corn Club Expected to Make
Splendid Showing at Educational
Exposition-Govern Stuart Will
Make Chief Address.
Especial to The Times Dlspatch.

PETERSBURG. VA. October 22,--
The Prince George Teachers Associa-
ton was reorganized recently. with
the following officers for 19l4-l5: prcsi-
dent. Miss Belle Webb: vice president,
Mrs J. III. Pulliam; secretary. Miss
Emily Jenkins: treasurer. Mrs Thomas
Mccain; Professor ID. 81. Griggs. OF
the Disputanta High School. and Miss
Gray, OF the Prince George High
School We're elected delegates TO. the
State Teachers Association. which will
meet I'm Richmond next month. The
children OF the Prince George schools
are busy preparing their exhibits for
the school fair to he held at Carson on
November IL. On this occasion the
principal address Will be delivered BY
Governor stuart The Boys Corn Club
OF the county is expected to make Il
splendid exhibit at the fair
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
Secmnn-Itenn.

lSpeciai TO The Tiines-Dispatch.l
DURHAM, n. G., October 22.-St.
last evening Mt the marriage OF Miss
Nancy Rem to Wallace Seaman. both
host. oficiated The attendants wcrc
Miss Dorothy REM. maid of honor;
Miss Ethel Matthew's. of Norfolk: MISC
Kathrine Sherrod. OF Raleigh; Miss
Julia Albright, of Durham. bridesmaids:
dame of honor, Mrs. ]. Paul Taylor. OF
New York. sister OF the bride: grooms-
men, Ernest Seeman, Bruce Mason,
Henry Sceman, Joe Albright and j. o.
REM: ushers. Sneed Sasscr, Nat Swami.
James Lockhurt and James Manning.
Little Virginia Taylor WAS the flower
girl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
SOCIAL AFFAIRS ABANDONED

WASHINGTON. October 22A-All So
cial affairs probably will be abandoned
at the White House this winter. be-
cause of Mrs. Wilson'S death. Of
ficials said to-day that the question
had not been taken up formally, but
that it was improbable that the Presi-
dent would care to hold even the formal
receptions and dinners to the diplo-
matte corps, the Supreme Court, the
Cabinet and Congress-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
DUTCH VESSEL SAILS DESPITE
PROTESTS orc TWO CONSULs

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
NORFOLK. VA, October 22-Despi,e
two protests made by l., Is. Victor.
German consul ut Richmond. that the
ing a cargo Of coal for British warships.
and complaint made by Barton Myers.
British consul at this port. that she
was carrying coal for German war
ships, the steamer was allowed to clear
and leave port to-day with cargo OF
coal for Bahia. Brazil
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
AMERICAN REGISTRY
Is PROVIDED FOR

WASHINGTON, October 22-Ameri-
can registry of vessels built in for
eign countries, when wrecked on the
coast of the United States or its pos
sessions. and salvaged by American cit
liens. is provided in n bill passed by
the Senate yesterday. Senator Fletcher
urged the measure from the, Commit
tee on Commerce. Vessels muet be pur-
chased by American citizens and re-
paired in United States shipyards be-
fore they are entitled to American reg
istry.