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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-05

BOY, 10 years old, would like work in electric
shop to learn tho trade Address George
knON, l22O s. Hancock ~.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-05

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Isfiaslses .scurlrg posiilons by in-
iaI teS i-a pean at Ledger Cen
1afIca ~ once Tor thia frea
neat l. - tne Commercial D1narl-
1||I1ts II SS4nsiehtiy SECURING asod pa-
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-31
OF
LIGHT SYSTEM
IS NEW PLAN
lR0POSlTION OF PLACING POLES
ALONG STREET CAR LINES is
BR0AcHED TO COUNCIL.
IlTY DETERMINES TO REVOKE A
BUTCHERS PERMIT UNLESS
FEES ARE PAID At ONCE.

A proposition preached to the council
It it, meeting Monday afternoon may re-
nlt in the extension of the ornamental
lighting system over all the streets ira
tersed by the street ear lines. The matter
Eas brought up by Alderman w. {. Craig.
Ind after being explained TO the council
fas placed in the hands Of the water and
light committee, Of which Mr.. Craig J.
chairman, for further report at the next
meeting.
The plan as outlined by Alderman Craig
eontemplates three poles TO each side 81 \
Llock, or a total of six poles to the block.
Each pole would have two electric lights.
the current for which would be furnished
BY the city. and these lights would rerla."
any present lights on the streets traver~cd
BY the ear lines. The poles, which are
proposed Ia be iron and Of ornamental de-
sign, will be- bought largely IN the rc-iden
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-31
DONNA TO VOTE
ON BOND ISSUE
$780, 900 BONDS FOR PURCHASE OF
IRRIGATION CANALS PUT UP
TO THE VOTERS.

Donna, Tex. Aug. :l.-The beard OF
directors Of the Donna irrigation dis
trict have called an election Ia he held
Friday. September IL, al which will be
submitted the question of issuing bonds
in the sum of S15G.0OO 10 provide funds
10 finance the purchase of the irrigation
district, take over the canal system. and
make the necessary extensions "a i'm
provements To provide an adequate sys
tenn of irrigation for the LAMBS in the
district.
The officers appointed 10 hold the elcc-
ton are &. :. Clark. j. l.. Wilmoth. W.
A.. Dobic and 4. j. WhitcSidc.
On June Bird. IN election was held
az which this question was submitted
lao votes were east of which l02 votes
were in favor Of the bond issue and -
against il. the proposition therefore.
lacking eleven votes of the two-thirds
majority necessary 10 carry il. The sit
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-31

uation has changed materially since
that time. An application for a re
cciver for the Canal Company was pend
ing then aud some of the voters were in
favor If trying out "A re- ownership he
fore taking over The system. Shortly
after the election the hearing upon the
beaumont and the petition was with
drawn and the proceedings abandoned
aud il is conceded that u receiver il not
possible unless the application is joined
IN by the holders of the bonds of the
Canal Company.
At the time Of this hearing an ami
cable agreement was entered into and
signed 10y the parties in interest and
particularly by the members of the La
Blanca Agricultural Company. who had
been opposing the bond issue. by the
terms of which il was agreed that ano-
Their election should be held aud that. 80
far IA possible. no opposition 10 the is
suing Of the bonds should he i%ntcrpoSed.
With the possibility of n reccivcrship
removed and with no other method Of
providing for irrigation of the lands in
the diStrict.eXcept by pubifr ownership
and operation. il il not thought that
there will BE- any serious opposition to-
authorizing the issuing of bonds neces-
Sary 70 the carrying out of the purpoS-
eS Of the district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-31
STARR COUNTY
HAD NO RAIDS
CONDITIONS ARE PEACEFUL, COTTON
COMING IN FAST, AND EVERY
THING LOOKS ROSY.
Especial "a The Herald.D

Rio Grandc city. Tex. A"g. 3l.-Com-
pany r.. Twentv->ixth United States in
.fantrN. III command of Lieutenant Field,
arrived Ill Fort Rlnggold Saturday night
being III full company strength and will re-
lieve the two troops ~ cavalry now here
On guard duty. The two troops will be as
signed L. patrol duty along the river front.
There have been 10 bandit raids in this
county. everything !, quiet and no trouble
anticipated. although officer and soldiers
are on duty and ~ a state ot preparedness
for any emergency. Cotton J. coming fast
and business generally j. good.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-31
CITY Nav Close a Meat Market.

Charging that a meat market conducted
by f.. A. Mellow on Elizabeth street out
side the city market, has refused To pay a
fee of $3.50 a day in accordance with the
markets contract with the city council, the
council yesterday voted to notify the pro-
prietor that unless the fees are paid by
September j tine city will revoke the per
init 10 conduct the business outside the
city market. An amendment To permit the
operation of such a market was passed by
the city council last March 10 suit this ease.
The proprietor, it j. stated, refuses To pay
the fee because meat i being sold outside
the market IN other eases. Alderman Pute-
gnat moved the above action, seconded by
Wise. Aye, PdiGrat. Wise, Garcia. Bena-
yides, Dalzell. not voting, Craig and Rowe.
A complaint ny Jose Garcia Anorga that
n tree on the property OF Caledonia Cara
Madison and Thirteenth streets, i endan-
gering his property, was referred To the
chief OF police for Investigation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-31

nayides %iavoring the revoking of the city's
contract with Caretaker Harden. Mr.. Mo
reau told the council that the city cemetery
Is being given good care, is sprinkled
throughout whenever necessary.
The Sociedad Coronado, a Mexican
burial society, presented a letter complain
ing of alleged excessive charges in the
burial of it, members. The society asked
the council To take such action as would
bring the costs of burials down. The letter
referred.
The question Of who Is and who is not a
pauper will be determined by City Marshal
William b. Linton, by q decision of the
council. Application to the city secretary
for pauper burial permits will be- referred
to the marshal, who will make a personal
investigation of the case, and recommend
or refuse "a burial at the expense Of the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-31

Holland has 100 soap factories. pro
ducing about 10000. 600 pounds Of soap
u wear.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-31
Cemetery Ordinance to be Amended.

~ a result of the appearance OF e.. III.
Moreau. representing j.. j. Harden, who
has 4 contract with the city for the care of
the city cemetery. before the council to
explain conditions under which charges
are made for pauper and other b%urials, the
council instructed the city attorney to 90
over the old cemetery ordinance and amend
il in accordance with the city'S contract
with the company. Mr.. Moreau presented
FIGURES before the council viii n he claimed
showed that the cost IN the city IN July for
q carctakcr was $50. and . helper SIS. a
total of sol, while the cost TO the city in
August tor carctaker was $50 plus $40. an
additional cost for the burial of paupers.
saving the city ~ for a month. This figure
CIV. ot course. subject ~ the number of
burial n,a.t- T., IN" city each month.
The cen. ltr, N:- VI nlicrt 81 4 lively
discus. ,n tor 10 li.l, '.t"-..' .lmc Of the
aldermen. Aldermcu Garcia. vi and Be
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-31

Nothing short Of Il strike will arouse
bass drum Ia action.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-31
Can't Stop the Bales.

Alderman W. c. Craig, chairman of the
committee appointed to discuss the 'baile,'
or public dance. question with the county
officials. reported that he had seen County
.Jndye II. l.. Yatc~ who said the county wa
without authority t. close any bales 80
long a. they complied with the laws. The
council, however, If II wishes, may pas
laws regulating these dances. Alderman
Enrique Garcia tavors clo-inr these place
a,t.ralv
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-31
9ta Street Improvement PrOpcset

Alderman W. II. Putegnat gave the coun-
eli a rough estimate of the cost OF lmpr"N-
inc a street from the city to the freight
depot, beginning at Tenth and Leve.
streets. at the end Of the present paving,
and continuing to Ninth. and ont Ninth 10
the depot, the route having been changed
from Seventh street. Mr.. Putegnat est
mated the cost Of non permanent improve
ment at $4,000, including the saving that
will be made through the railroad company
offering To transport gravel from the sam
Fordvce beds AT a hall cent per ton mile.
and the unofficial offer of Captain John ;.
Chambers, uuarterma~ter at Fort Brown,
Ia haul the gravel from the depot to the
site.
Alderman Putegnat'S plan includes Tn
having of creosoted wood paving blocks
along that part Of the partly paved Levee
street block from Tenth 10 Ninth streets
the LAYING of n concrete slab fourteen feet
wide along Ninth street to the depot; leav-
inc a margin of seven feet on either side
which would be graveled. The improvement
can be made a permanent one by the city
at any time. with the work already done as
a foundation to build up from.
The Rio Grande Electric company re-
turned To the council 4 voucher for $40.
Stain. there was no money III the fund on
which i, Was drawn and that the company
would like a warrant on some other fund
having money. Mayor Browne, informed
that the voucher was for a hurry call to
make an electric light repair, and was un-
authorized, instructed the city secretary to
hand the voucher over to the market mas
ter and have him pay it.
Approved bills were ordered paid.
Councilmen present: Mayor A. A.
Browne; Aldermen Putegnat, Rowe, Dali
zell, Benavides, Craig and Wise; City At
torney I. A.. Kinder and City Secretary
ICrisanto Nlllarreal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-31

tlal districts by property owners and public
spirited citizens IN accordance with the
plan that was used il placing the present
ornamental street lights IN the business
district. II = estimated that the cost of
the poles and installation would total about
$500. The cost Of installation would he
divided between the street ear company
and the city. the ear lines to use the poles
To support the trolley wires.
The extension of the system would do
away with many unsightly wood poles and
would add greatly to the general %attrac-
tivcnc~~ Of the streets.
The street ear company has until No
vembcr ! Ia begin the operation of the ear
lines. and the committee expects 10 make
early report IN order to give time for the
purchase. manufacture and shipment Of
the u.lr--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03
Prizes Her Opal Ring

''I notice that somebody is nervous about wearing an opal. have beautiful ring with an opal in it and 14 snal. dia- monds. l prize 1t highly, not only on &C., count of it's beauty, but association makes it dear to me. When it first came to me I had heard it said opals brought misfor- tune. Afterward I read in history of the Bible, where that idea originated. It Is said that in olden times the os.al was considered in value next to the JiamcnI class of men found out the great value of the opal and circulated a story that the stone brings bad luck. So, avery one was afraid to wear the opal. These men purchased the stones and sold them to other countries, making great profits therefrom. l had always looked upon su- perstitions of all kinds as a great evil that had a tendency to demora lizatIon. When I read that I made up by mind to cast aside my fear. Since that time I have taken solid comfort in wearing my beautiful opal ring. I am quite cer- tain no harm has come to me, for l have worn it for a long, long time.
 JULIA J."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03
Nugget of Wisdom

"A plaint that a woman is not able to sleep in the daytime and suffers 'gIInd- ing torments' of insomnia at night, in- duces me to send to you a nugget of wis., dom l cut from newspaper years ago q am not sure that 1t was not the Cor ner itself) which has served me wei. pass it along for the general good Ia sleeping in an imperfectly ventilated room. night or day. we add carbonic acid gas to the pure air from without. For that is what we throw off to mingle with the air with every breath we exhale. Slow, but deadly poisoni If w would sleep well we must breathe well-n ,rmal.y. The young need more sleep than their parents'and grandparents require, for they have to collect strength for growth as well as for waste. This is the philosophy of the maternal behest-'early hours for the nursery Women need more sleep than men-why. 1t is not so easy to ex- plain. In reading up on this poi.;t fev days ago I happened upon something that pleased me too much to be kept to my self: The secret of more than one mo- table instance of beautiful mothers and grandmothers is acknowledged to be due directly to the ability to take .iuie. iit- tie nap at any time of the day, when a busy afternoon and long evening are be- fore them. It really seems, thef., one of the cleverest attainments open to the eternal feminine-this capacity of captur- ing 40 winks whenever she pleases
 MRS J. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03
Bottling Grape Juice

'I see that 'Disgusted' has trouble with her wine. I suspect it is grace juice which has turned sour with keeping. Wine cannot sour, as 1t must fernient be- fore it is converted into wine, and taat supplies the preservative element. After that the beverage improves with age. If 'Disgusted' will leave it alone for few weeks and then take off the scure caused by fermentation, she will have grape wine. But, if the grape juice has turned sour there is no way that I know of to sweet en it so that it will be as good as new. The safest plan is to use sugar. half as much sugar as juice, and when 1t is bot tied seal with sealing wax and lay the bottles down. Then the juice 0ill keep the corks moist and it will remain sweet. I hope this will help some one when can ming time comes. MRS. J. c. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03
ENGLAND RELEASES
 AMERICAN VESSEL

London, June 2.-(6:40 D. m.)-The Amer ican steamer Neches, whose cargo of SoOC tons of cotton was detained by the Brit ish authorities, has been released on the promise that The Netherlands Overseas trust would take charge of the consign- ment.
 The greater part of the general cargo
 of the liner Lapland, seized on Apri 10, and thrown into prize court at Bar
 row, has been discharged. From the Norwegian ship Pythia, bound from American ports for Sweden, 293 tons of cotton has been taken for disposition by the prize court.
 The Athenia. Greek ship from Amer ican to Grecian ports. seized at Gibral tar has been permitted to proceed, after discharging 400 bales of cotton and 120' reels of barbed wire. These goods hac been placed before the prize court, it be. ing charged that they were destined fol
 an enemy of Great Britain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03
SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT Fly MRS. SIDNEY M. ULLMAN
SOCIAL CENTER IS
 NEEDED FOR THE DEAF

For such as the deaf there exists no small field in the way of helpful service. says The Survey A social center of the right kind would exercise an influence upon them which cannot be measured.
 The need is happily one that can be easily met. Social settlements, neighbor- hood houses. Young Mems Christian as- sociations and certain other organizations have club rooms, which are exactly suit ed for the purpose.
 If, in addition, some person will under take to direct club as a volunteer leader, so much the better. Nor is this a diff cult matter. While knowledge of sign language for the deaf is very desirable, it is by no means essential.
 In the actual undertaking of this work it is best to begin by getting in touch with the state school for the deaf
 When a club is once established, not another place will show greater appre- citation of it's privileges.
 As yet little has been done in the way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03
PIANO RECITAL GIVEN
 AT CABLE HALL,

piano recital, which was greatly en- joyed by a large gathering of those who are interested in music, was given by the pupils of Miss Abbie NJ. Murphy yes- terday afternon at S:3Q o'clock at Cable hall.
 The following numbers were rendered.:
 Nocturne (EieldD, Sadie Goldstein.
 Rondo from Sonatina Op. S6, No. (ClementD Beatrice Reed. Second piano by Henry c. Timn.
 Hendre Fleur Qgghard), Elizabeth Eos ter.
 Melodious Pieces No. (Gurlitt), Pauline Goldstein.
 Btude No. 22 Goeschorn), Witches Dances (Kullak), Sadie Cohe.
 Hungarian Song (von Esterhazy), Annie Horlick.
 Barcarolle, Scherzino, Gavotte (Schar- wenka) Miranda Herndon.
 Humoreske Dvorak), Fannie M. Greem- nan.
 Butterfly (Grieg), Sadie Shoenig. To Spring (Grieg), Sadie Goldstein.
 Barcarolle (GrodslS), Air de Ballet (Ko- retschenka), Danella Pearce.
 Nightingale (Kullak), Ghost in the Chimney Ckullak), Beatrice Reed.
 Polish dance (Scharwenka), Vera Nellie 2atson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03

The South Highland Presbyterian church was the scene of a brilliant and beautiful wedding last evening at S:30 oclnck, when Miss Susie Martin, daughter of Mrs. Will liam Logan Martin, became the bride of MT. Henry Key Milner.
 A fashionable assemblage gathered at the church, which was eaborately dec- orated for the occasion with palms, ferns and trailing southern smilax. The altar was banked with ferns and palms ard at each side was a candelabra, in which burned cathedral candles, and tall stand ards of graceful Easter lilies added beauty to the scene.
 programme of nuptial music was given as the guests assembled. The Twenty club sang the Bridal Chorus from "Lohen- grin" and during the ceremony NJ. Robert Dolejsi, violinist, played "Traumerei"
 The bridal professional was led by the ushers, including MT. Claude AI.en MT. W. H. Kettig, MT. c. P. Orr Mr George Ward, Mir. Harry Going, and Mr W. L. Martin of Montgomery. They .2ere tol- lowed by Miss Helen Martin, sister of the bride. who was maid of honor She was beautifully gowned in pink and orchid tinted silk net over pink satin, made with the basque effect, and her flowers were an arm cluster of pink sweet peas Little Miss Margaret Abell of New York city made a dainty picture when, as flower girl, she sprinkled pink sweet peas i~ the, path Of the bride, who entered with her brother MT. Thomas w. Martin. hy whom she was given in marriage. Miss Martin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03

to Florence by the serious illness or her niece Miss Julia Brock.
 MT. and Mrs. Sterling Wood and Miss Katherine Wood are guests of Mrs. Cal hour Harrison in Tuscaloosa.
 Col. T. O. Smith has returned from New York and the east.
 Mrs. John w. Sibley is planning western trip including visit to her son, Captain Casey, on the Pacific coast
 Miss Isabella Tyson left yestei day for her home in Knoxville after being a guest of Mrs. H. l.. Badham for the golf tournament.
 Miss Julia Moore of Selma is visiting Miss Mary Howells.
 Mrs. Bessie K. Massie has returned to Montgomery after being delightfully."- entertained during her stay in this city as the guest of Mrs. Walker Percy.
 Mrs. Ormond Somerville has returned to Montgomery after a visit to Mrs. Henry Edmonds.
 Miss Lula Wyman and Miss Mary Cobbs, who were with Mrs. J. B. Dan- forth for the tournament, left yesrer- day for their home in Montgomery.
 pr and Mrs Joseph B. Greene who have been spending a week in the city as the guests of their mother, Mrs. Robert Greene, returned yesterday to their home in Asheville, N. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03
WHAT IS YOUR CLUB DOING TO
 HELP THE ILLITERACY CAMPAIGN?

Most of the clubs of the city have dis banded for the summer, but are not yet so badly scattered that something can not be done by concerted action to help in this big movement to rid Alabama of the crime of illiteracy.
 A literary club is of no service to a community unless it makes education the moving spirit in it's work. The study of civic problems have been in most of the club programmes, surely you are acquainted with the needs of your state.
 We are confronted with an awful prob lem but the problem is here to be faced and we must aid our fellow beings to overcome this stigma and rise above the blank wall of ignorance and superstition, even a small amount of education brings comfort and cheer. You have only few days now to prepare to be of service. Get your clubs together and plan your work, arrange committee to send names to The Age-Herald illiteracy campaign
 Join this great work. Your summer will be happier for the knowledge that some man or woman has been helped through your unselfishness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03
Will Copy Old Song

"A writer inquired for the oid song beginning, There was an old laiy lived over the sea- It may me found in Gol-
  of the Baptist church took place yester- day at the home of Mrs. A. K. Wright. The Fairview Womans Christian Tenn perance union will meet Friday With Miss Angeline Ruter.
 Miss Willie McMaron of Albertville is the guest of Mrs. c. R. Walker.
 MT. and Mrs c. w. Mcdonald are here from McCalla as the guests of Mrs. J. w. Miller
 MT. and Mrs. George Pace of Mississippi are visiting Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Spring field.
 Miss Opie Chambers and Miss Irene Chambers entertained the members of t Owl club Tuesday evening in East Bir- mingham. Rock was the game played and late in the evening light refreshments were served to 35 guests.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Thompson have -e- turned from visit to Cullman.
 Mrs. H. T. Shoot is at home after a stay with friends in Gadsden.
 Little Ruth Errington Is convalescent from recent illness at her home
 Mrs. J. w. Adams was hostess at her home in Inglenook Tuesday evening when 10 guests enjoyed games and mu- sic. Late in the evening a tempting ice course was served.
 Mrs. Horace Robertson and Mrs A. J. Finlayson of Selma are guests of Mrs. J. l.. Anderson
 Miss Gladys Stinson has returned to Faulkville after being with Mrs. J. G. Lilies in Inglenook for several days.
 Miss Hattie Kirkland left yesterday for Decatur, after visit to Miss Lora Iiea- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03

made a lovely bride in her wedding cos tume fashioned of duchess lace over white chiffon and her becoming veil was caught with a wreath of valley lilies. She carried a shower bouquet of the sam, del,- cate blossoms.
 MT Milner and his best man, Dr. E. $. Benedict, awaited the bride at the altar, where the ceremony was impressively per formed by Rev. Henry M. Edmolds, as- sisted by Rev. M. S. Barnwell, rector of the Church of the Advent.
 After an extended wedding Journey in the north and east Mr. and Mrs Miner will make their home on Miner Heights.
 Miss Martin, who came but short time ago from Montgomery to make her nome in Birmingham, has made scores of fri -nds by her beauty and charming personality, and as Mrs. Milner she will be a welcome addition to the young married set in social circles of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03
SAMUEL V. KENNEDY
 DIES IN ROCHESTER

Auburn, N. T., June 2.-Samuel V. Ken nedy, manager of the eastern plants of the International Harvester company, died today in the Mayo hospital at Rochester, Minn. following an operation performed upon him a week ago. accord ing to advfces received here today.
 MT. Kennedy was the inventor of the Kennedy rife and held positions with sew eral arms companies before he entered the harvesting machinery manufacturing business with D. M. Osborne & Co.,, of Auburn. When the International Harves- ter company acquired the Osborne plant MT. Kennedy was placed in charge of all the plants east of Chicago.