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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-01
Cone Johnson is Defended.

Tyler, Texas, July 1.-The following
telegram wa sent today to Robert Lansing,
secretary OF state, signed by Governor Fer
|.u-on and \ number ~ friends here NJ
Cone Johnson:
Tyler Texas, June 2s.-lion. Robert
Lansing. secretary III state. Washington,
y. a.: The People 81 Texas. who know hest
Hon. Cone Johnson and hi~ great ability,
deeply appreciate your generous and ln~t
defense ut him against recent di- IHragc
mcnt III the pres. Your own deserved pro-
motion universally gratifying.
I'VE respectfully submit that Mr.. John
sons promotion would be wise and proper.
rmlucntly deserved. and should give uni
vcr-al satisfaction. In view Of the recent
unjust attacks on him the failure ~ pro-
mote him might ~ taken wy damaging re-
Election upon him"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-01
HARLINGEN WILL
HEAR SPEAKERS
MEETING THERE WILL BE HELD ON
SATURDAY INSTEAD or ON NEXT
MONDAY.
lSrcclaI \. Tho H.rald.L

san Bcnito Tex. July 4. The meeting
scheduled for lIArlingcn Monday evening
in behalf of the Diamond Loop Highway
Association has been changed a. Sat
from Harlinecu being 10 the effect that
arrangements had been made for \ large
meeting at that time. which would hc
more convenient than ou the original
date.
McSSerS. Herman. and Williams. as
SiStant director general ami organizer.
respectively VI TIE National Good Roads
Assn and Cleo. T.. Marshall. of The fed
cral government office uf Good roads. ad
dressed Il good nicotine here Tl>cday owe
ming and assisted 10y a committee from
the San Rcniin Commercial tlrL put iH
the day. "Wednesday. ~r,HF un members a.
the local unit of the Tc>.- cod Roads
Assn. which IL ul~f Jnt ijh M"
National Association S.'r success,
marked their efforts. cvrit M .].-ruarh
Cd being Interested ami ruih in the
proposition and glad "a Join th. move
mcnt which il generally agreed upon u>
meaning AZ much ~ more tn thn VALLEY
rs u whole. than would The construction
If another railroad
The national good roads men are muck
pleased at the interest DISPLAYED les san
Bcnitans which viii nu doubt ~ dunli-
Gated hy the citizens nf th- oicr valley
towns To be- visited u> rapidly "a they
can IT, gotten ~.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-01
AFTER THREE A
Laredo Testimony Remains mistaken.

Time II the best test of truth. Here J.
Il Laredo story that has stood the test "A
time. Id u y story with 4 point which viii
come straight home To many Of II.
Mrs. RI. Guernsey. 20l6 Furragut st.. La
redo. Texas. says: My kidneys were IN
active and suffered from headaches. !
also had nervous and dizzy spells. Duan'-
Kidney Pills gave me relief. always ad-
wise their u~c IN alI eases M kidney trou-
blc-."
The above statement was given un Ne
vrmbcr 18th. 1911 ana WI May 18th. 1919.
Mr.. Guernsey said II recommend Doan'>
Kidney Pill- a- highly today a~ ever. J
have given them Ia one vi my children who
had weak kidncy- and they made 4 cure"
Price soc, WI WIT dealers. Don't simply
ak for q kidney rcmcdy-gct Doan'- Kid
ncy PiIl~-thr same that Mr.. Guernsey
has twice publicly recommended. Foster
Milburn Co.. Props. Buffalo. N. N.-tAdv-l
Home made advice i just a. >ati>fac
tory ST. amy of the other brands.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-01
NO MORE TROOPS
FOR THE BORDER
CATTLEMEE ARE ONE CAUSE WHY NO
MORE FORCES WILL BE PUT ON
THE BORDER PATROL.

San Antonio. TcA.. .iulN Admitting
conditions serious along the Texas Mex
leo border the war department through
General Funston. commanding the sou
thcrn department. will not grant the
petition Of Governor Ferguson for an ~
crease in the border patrol. The reasons
assigned are. first. lack ~ cavalry troops
here being only fifteen regiments III the
army. seven of which are on borGcr pa
troll. second limited power If The United
States authorities along the border and
third. activities of certain cattlrmcn.
The war department claims that rim
z 3n>idcring The situation. the limits az
oar authority must hc recognized. We
have power only i'll two eases: where
raids are made bv armed bands fronl
across the hordcr. aud where armed
bands are rrcrHitci un this side with
the proven intention uf going INTO NcXi
80. in violation of our neutrality laws
All other eases are proper subjects
for state and peace officers.
Another circumstance which In trnu
bic breeding lies IN the activities ~ Ger
tain cattlcmcu. Herds If cattle are dri-
ven across the border into this country
and sold I'D about half market prices
these cattlrmcn. while citizens If thus
country. know the cattle are stolen bur
they 10 not hesitate a. huv the cattle
and aid the dcSprraduc> in their ESCAPE
ID Mckee. OF cuVrSc the thieves fr.
q%ucntly steal fro:l Americans. taking
their plumber back into their own cnun.
try. hut we find IL almost impossible vi
get from the cattlcmcn. who k2,w them
and their whereabouts. the information
which NJ need H. ~ their %tilancia
interest 20 protect Tie cattle thieves
And they dn ~. Mind vin. NJ" IN mt
>at that such rlttlrmcn are typical. but
th"rc are enough proven instances 81
such conduct M show that thew rou~ti
tutc Il real handicap. And wr d. not citc
them ia an argumcntntiyc spirit hui
merely AZ show that the army IN n0l
worthy of an ii blam" which mauv p-u
pie are inclined 20 give il for the hordcr
conditions"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-01
Cone Johnson Will
Represent Wilson

Washington, july Conc Johnson, 30
licitor for the department ~ state, will
DE- the principal orator M the Fourth of
July celebration To be held in Philadelphia
next Monday. The Philadelphia committee
President Wilson. When il became appar-
ent that n: could not attend the committee
asked him 10 designate some one to repre-
-"rt the administration and the president
&; ctc'i Mr.. Johnson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-01
Postal Banking By
Mail Is New Plan

Dallas. Tex. July I. Startiu" TODAY
the United States poStoficc department
has put into effect Y plan whereby per
sons residing Ia the rural districts and
points remote from postal savings banks
may ~ \ banking business TN mil.
Persons living beyond the pr">cni limits
of ! postal savings bank may become DO
pu>iror> ", making application through
their poStma>crS. When an acrouut has
been started, remittance mlr III sent
~ mail
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-01
Plans for A State Law Leaque.

Austin. Tex, Tentative plans for tile
formation Of \ State Law Enforcement
League were made nj a conference held IN
thi- city between Professor NJ. II. Muthcr
ot the Austin Anti Vice League. and Pro
le--ur Wesley Peacock MI San Antonio.
The waeing 81 q consistent campaign
against social wee I'm education and nm
laws Will ~ the object vi the organization.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-01
Are You Feeling Fit2

Do Won envy the man or woman ot un-
firing energy. strong body and happy dis
position All these depend upon good
health. and good health j. impossible when
the kiducy~ are diseased. Foley Kidney
Pills help the kidney- east out poison
that cause hackachc. rheumatism. and
other symptoms NJ dangerous kiduc, and
Cor. Market square. tAdv.l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-01
THE NEWS IN THE MAGIC VALLEY
New Superintendent
For Spider Web

san Bcuito. TcX.. July Is. a. Robert
son. president oi the San Benito x Rio
Graude Valley railroad, today made the
following announcement Effective tins
date. Mr. a. ll. Windsor Id addition to hi~
other dutic~. ha- been appointed general
superintendent of this company, vice 4.
III. Mcclellan. resigned"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-01
Henderson, Billiard.

Harrington, Tex. July The marriage
.uf Leon r. Henderson wv Montgomery. Ma,
and Mis- Beatrice Ballard II this city took
pl cc Monday afternoon ut 3:iu O'Clock at
the NJ. +. church and wa the largest
church wedding ever held ID this city. The
couple lett immediately for Montgomery,
AIn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-01

II i useless a. advertise for lost faith.
After \ man has apoIogizcd what docs
il amount to-
Hos Il wise dentist who i~ able ~
draw his own conclusions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-01

The long. low ~rcamine body l. unmarried by angles or projections.
From the rounded edge of the radiator to the full curved back, there r nt
" break N the lines. The hood slopes gently upward and blends into the
beautifully curved cowL The doors are flush. with hinges concealed and handles
inside Thc. Tenders are long aHd sweeping IN their curves. will gracefully
rounded surfaces The running boards are clean and free from ohtrUctono. the
storage battery concealed. te tre-currier~ placed at the rear The windshield
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-01
S SO
{. O. b. Toledo

10 horsepower motor
ilIgh-ten~Iun magnetic I-IlilUH
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-01

Home made advice i just AZ >~ati>fa'
tory a. amy M the other brands.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-04-08

whoever tits wouldn't do any bet.
ter by you'n ! would. I'd take lick
in for you any day" Cephas exclaimed
abJectly, after long pause.
THAT wouldn't make any difference.
Cephas," said Patty firmly. moving
toward the front door as II TO end the
interview. IF | don't love you UNI
licked couldn't love you ana better
licked. now, could l? Goodness gra-
cious, what am ] stepping int Cephas.
quick! Something has been running
all over the floor. My feet are sticking
70 IT,"
Good goshl It's Mis- MorrilI's mo-
lasses" cried Cephas, brought 10 his
senses suddenly.
II was too true! The gaEOn meas
ure, forgotten by Cephas, had been
filled 10 the brim ten minutes before.
and ever since the treacly liquid had
been overlooking the top aud spread
ing In a brown food. unnoticed. over
the door. Patty's feet were glued to
II. her bun calico skirts lifted high to
escape harm.
II can't move" she cried. "Oh. you
stupid. stupid Cephas! How could you
leave the molasses spigOt turned oni
See what you've donel You've wasted
quarts and quarts! What will father
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-04-08

say and how win you ever clean OF
such q mess1 You never can get the
noor to look 30 that he won't notice II.
and he II sure to miss the mo,asses
You've ruined my shoes. and I simply
can't bear the sight OF your
At this Cephas all but Numbered In
the agony OF his soul. II was bad
enough to be told by Patty that she
was considering several" but his first
romance had ended In such complete
/ disaster that he saw In a vision his
life blasted changed in one brief mo
ment from that OF a prosperous young
painter TO that Of bllghted and de-
spised bungler. whose weeks wages
were likely to be expended In mclasses
to make good the deacon's loss.
Find those cleaning cloths I left In
the back ROOM" ordered Patty. with a
flashing eye. Get some blocks or bits
Of board or stones for me 90 walk on
80 that can get out OF your nasty
mess. FIJI Bill Morrili's jug. quick.
and set II out on the steps for him TO
pick up. ! don't know what you'd do
without me to plan for you. Lock the
front door and hang fathers sign that
he's gone to dinner on the doorknob
Scoop up all the molasses you can with
one Of those new trowels on the cOun.
ter. Scoop and scrape and scoop and
scrape; then put a cloth ON your oldest
broom. pour lots of water on. pail after
pail. and swab. When you've swabbed
TIL II won't do any more good. then
scrub. After that shouldn't wonder
II you had TO fan the floor with news.
paper or it'll never get dry before IN.
Their comes home. I'll sit on the -four
barrel a little while and advise. but
can't stay long because I'm going to q
picnic. Hurry up and don't look as
II you were going TO die any minute!
It's no use crying over split molasses.
You don't suppose I'm going TO tell
any tales after you've made me an
offer OF marriage. do your I'm not so
mean as all that. though I may have
my faults"
II was nearly O'Clock before the
card announcing Deacon Bakers alb
sence at dinner was removed from the
front doorknob. aud when the store
was finally reopened for business Il
was a most detected clerk who dealt
out groceries TO the public. The worst
feature OF the affair was that every
one in the two villages suddenly and
contemporaneously wanted molasses,
so that Cephas spent the afternoon re
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-04-08


ment OF silence could ever. under PROV
Idence. be simultaneous with the ab
sence OF customers In the front shop
Cephas intended 20 offer himself to
Patience Baxter that very morning.
Once. during a temporary lull IN the
rear. he started TO meet his fate when
Rodman Boynton followed him into
the back room. and the boy was NJ
once set 70 work by Patty. who was
the most consummate slave driver In
the state OF Maine. After hair an hour
there was another heaven sent chance.
when Rodman went up TO Uncle Bart's
shop with n message for Waltstill. but.
Just then. In came Blll Morrill,. a boy
Of twelve. with request for n gallon
Of molasses. and would Cephas lend
him a stone jug over sunday. for his
mother had hers "soakin' out IN soap
suds cause 'twa'n't smellin' Jest right"
Bills message given. he hurried up the
road on another errand. promising to
call for the molasses later.
The minutes dragged by. and again.
there was perfect quiet In the stock
room. As the door opened. Cephas.
taking his last chance. went forward
to meet Patty. who was turning down
the skirt Of her dress. taking the cloth
or her head. smoothing her hair and
tying on a clean white rutfied apron. In
which she looked as pretty as pink.
Patty" stammered Cephas. seizing
bis golden opportunity. Patty. keep
ryour mind on me for minute. I've
put a new coat o paint on the ell just
% please you. Wont you get married
md settle down with met love you
80 can't eat nor drink nor tend store
nor nothin'T'
"Oh. I-I-couldnt. Cephss, thank
you. just couldn't-don't ask mer
cried Patty, as nervous rs Cephas him
self now that her Grst offer had really
come. I'm only seventeen. anc don't
feel like settling down. Cephas. and ia
Their wouldn't think OF letting me get
married"
Don't play tricks on me, Patty, and
keep shown me or so an givin' wrong
reasons" pleaded Cephas. whats
the trouble with me? know mothers
temper's onsartin, but we never need
go into the main house daytimes, and
father'd alters stand up ag'in her II
she didn't treat you right. I've got .
good trade and father has 500 o. my
savin's that can draw out tomorrer II
you'll have me-"
81 can't, Cephas. Don't move-stay
where you are. No. don't come any
nearer. I'm not fond Of you that way.
and. besides-and. besides''-
Her blush and her evident embar.
rassment gave Cephas a new fear.
you amt promised already. be
you." he asked anxiously. when there
amt Teller anywheres around that's
ever stepped foot over your fathers
doorsill but jest mer
II haven't promised anything or any.
body" Patty answered sedateiy. gain
ing her self control by degrees. but
won't deny that I'm considering
that's truew
"Considerin' whoY' asked Cephas.
turning pale.
"Oh-several. II you must know the
truth" and Patty's tone was cruel In
Its jauntiness.
"Severalr' The word did not sound
like ordinary work-a-day Riverboro
English In Cephas' ears. He knew
that several" meant more than one.
but Ne was too stunned to define the
term properly in Its present strange
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-25
Observation-Disclosures
RAILWAY co.

In effect December 10, 1914.
Subject to Change Without Notice
Leave Alexandria For Washington
Daily Except Sundays and
Holidays,
A. Ms 90, 5 40, 6 90, 6 20, 6 40,
Z 90, 7 10, 90, 80, 7 40, z Sc,
8 90, S 10, 8 20, 40, 10, 9 20.
9 40, 10 90, IL 20, 10 40, II 90, II 20
il 40, Noon ~ 90.
P. Mp 20, IL 40, 90, l 20,
l 20, 2 90. 2 20, 2 40, 8 90, 8 20,
8 40, a 90, q 20, a 40 S no, 5 20,
5 %, 90, 6 20, 40, 7 90, Z 20,
7 SIS, 8 90, 6 30, 9 90, 9 80. 10 co.,
10 80, II 10, II SIS.
Sundays and Holidays
a. Nj 90, 7 20, 7 40, 8 90, 8 20
3 40, 8 on, 8 20, 8 40, 10 90, 10 20,
10 40, IL 90. IL 20, II 40, IL 90
noon.
p. MP 20, II 40, O0, : ~,
/ DO, 2 90, 20, 2 DO, 3 90, 8 70,
3 90, 4 90, 90, a 40, 5 90, 5 20,
5 40, 6 90, 20, 6 40, 7 90, z 20,
2 IS, s 90, 8 80. 9 90. 9 80, 10 90,
10 80, IL 10.
Leave Alexandria For Mt Vernon.
A. M.-Week Days 35, 6 SO.
; IS 8 SIS, 10 80, IL 30,-P. M
~ 30, l 50. 2 80, 8 80, 35, 5 81,
& So, 7 IS, 8 81, 10 20, II so.
Sundays-A. MI SIS, 8 55
10 80, II 3O,-P. M.-12 30, l 30,
2 sc, 8 80, a IS, 5 IS, 6 IS, z IS,
8 52. 10 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-25
SEES BLOW AT UNIONS
Gompers Resigns From American
Association For Labor Legislation

New York, May 25-The resigna
tion of Samuel Gompers, president Of
the American Federation of Labor
&c member of the American Assocla-
tjon for Labor Legislation became
known Yesterday when Mr.. Gomper:
issued a call to organized labor tt
onpose the association because OF It's
advocacy of the bill merging ths
State Workmen's Compensation Com
mission with the State Labor Depart
ment of New York.
In a letter to the secretary Oh th'
association Gompers complained thai
the merger was a direct blow at or
panized labor and said that the as
ISOLATION by advocating such steE
had shown itself to be out oil mar
monv with the wageearners of thf
State. =,
He charged the association with en-
deavoring to undertake scentl.''
experimentation which involved the
welfare of human beings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-25
TERRIBLE SHELLS TO BE USED
Test Made at Bethlehem Works, and
Prove of Annihilating Effect

Bethlehem, Pa, May 25-British
ammunition and ordnance contracts
given to the Bethlehem Steel Works
by Lord Kitchener have just been III
creased by orders for an immense
quantity of the new lydlte shells,
making the total value of contracts
received since the beginning of the
war more than $1O0,000,000. The
daily output now has been raised to
about $4,000 shells.
Several successful tests of the new
lyddite shells of American manufac-
ture have been made recently under
the supervision of Captain Scott. oi
the British army who has been de-
tailed here for that purpose, Seven
cows were placed mile and hall
distant from one of the testing cam
non and all were killed by the ex-
plosion of a single shell planted as
near as possible.
So powerful is this new explosive
that the crucible steel shell does not
burst into fragments, but explodes
into an impalpable powder, which
means death to any living thing with
in 100 yards of the bursting point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-25
YOUTH ADMITS MURDER
Earl Harp Says He Killed stepfather
Declares Mother Is Innocent

Frederick, Md, May 25-After
viewing the body of his stepfather,
Charles v. Harp, which had been eX-
humed for a post-mortem examina-
ton Earl Harp. 20 years old, OF
Wolfsville, broke down yesterday and
confessed that. he had shot and killed
him. The confession was made to
Sheriff Conard, Deputy Sheriff Smith
and States Attorney Lewis in the
presence of his mother, who stolcaily
stood by and listened to her son.
After telling of the crime the boy
said he felt that a load had been
taken from his mind. He declared
that he alone was responsible for the
act. This part of the story Is not
believed by the authorities With the
sheriff's. and States Attorney Lewis
Harp was taken from jail to the
scene of the crime yesterday morn
ing The body was exhumed and car
ried to the church from whence 1t
was buried. After the post morten eH,
animation by DR.. Ira ]. McCurdy'
young Harp was asked if he had any.
thing to do with the crime. he denled
all knowledge of the crime.
At the house Sheriff Conard ques'
toned Mrs. Harp about the death
Bring in the boy" she said' perhaps
he knows something" The LAD 1her
made a clean breast OF the CRIME.
He said his father objected to ms
using horse to take his sweetheart
out driving. A quarrel ensueo anc
the young man was ordered to MS
room upstairs. A few minutes later
he started downstairs. His father
he said, picked up shotgun and le
yeled the weapon at HIM, Wheh IN
drew a revolver and fired. The sho
took effect behind his left ear an'
the man dropped to the floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-25
BERLIN IS CALM
Italy's Action Does Not Stop Whit.
isuntide Celebration

q. Z. r 70 -. 3. : 70 = e
Berlin Mayl 25-No arrangements
have as yet been made for the de-
narture of the Italian Ambassador
from Germany.
Owing to the Whitsuntide holidays,
no newspapers were published yes
terday, and, therefore, there has been
no press comment on Italy's decla-
ration of war. The public received
the news with remarkable calmness
and seemed more bent on enjoying
holiday outings in the brilliant sum-
mer weather than worrying about the
latest accession to the ranks of Aus
tria-Hungary's enemies.
Street demonstrations took place
late Sunday night when the news OF
Italy's declaration of war against
the dual monarchy became known,
and small crowds paraded the streets
at an early hour yesterday morning,
singing patriotic songs and cheering
for Austria Hungary. The paraders
attempted to make demonstration
before the Italian Embassy, but
since the incident of Thursday night,
when q youth knocked off the Am
bassador's hat as he was leaving the
embassy, the police have taken pre-
cautions TO forestall untoward IN
cidents, and all the approaches to
the embassy were closed.
What comment is heard on the sit
uation is not flattering to Italy. Her
action in declaring war against hel
former alsy is generally regarded by
the populace as political brigand-
age" The average German declines
to take the Italian military menace
seriously, and seems to consider that
Italy's onslaught will merely put of
the ultimate victory of the Teutons.
without rendering victory doubtful
In discussions of the official Italian
explanation fon hhe declaration OF
war the comment is everywhere
heard that it took Italy long time
to find out that the treaty of alliance
had been violated, it being argued
that Italy's note on this subject was
dated in December and that it re
CURED months longer to determine
that the violation of the treaty con
stituted a reason for war.