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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-04

The county excise DoaId IS IN ses
sion today passing upon the budgets
of the city, county and school districts
( Wednesday the mercury reached a
maximum Of 1O4 degrees. Last night
when the wind shifted to the north
east sleeping porches became ex-
tremely popular early in the evening.
Followers OF the boxing game are
looking forward to 'onight's perform
ance at convention nall. All the par
ticipants are in the pink Of condition
and are expecting to oe returned the
winner.
Il. Hardy Of Portales, n. NJ, is in
the city visiting his two sons, County
Attorney A. j. Hardy and Dr. Walter
Hardy Mr.. Hardy is enjoying good
health and is looking better than he
did upon his last visit here.
County Attorney A. J. Hardy is max
ing arrangements TO 90 on his yaca-
tion in a few days. He is still un-
decided where it will be spent, but
will probably decide on Colorado. He
will be absent about ten days.
The officers OF Myrtle lodge
Knights of Pythias are the recepi-
ents of many congratulations today
over the success of their first attempt
at public entertainment. They are
already planning for a bigger event
10 take place early in the winter.
Fanny Fern, the young daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Foster of North
Washington street, is reported 10 be
in a very critical condition. For some
time the case resembled infantile par
alysis, but the doctors state that 1t
has finally developed to be otherwise.
r. Hardy is here from New Mexico
visiting with his sons, Or. Walter
Hardy and Dudley Hardy and that
grandson OF his Milton Hardy.
Frank Harris of Drake Is in Ard
more visiting with his brother, Ben
Harris
The city will be depopu|ated this
afternoon by disciples Of Sir Isaac
Walton. Miss Moore and Miss Mich
OILS landed some fine bass yesterday
and this morning Sam Harris came to
town with n string Of beauties that
caused Il great scrambling for fishing
tackle.
Home grown melons that are now
ON the market are much superior to
those imported earlier in the season.
Growers who are familiar with the
crop state that the portion Of country
situated about Provence Is the best
, adapted for this purpose Of any in
the state and u fine grade of melon
is grown there.
Farmers who were In the city today
report that crop conditions through"
ont the county generally are sat'sfac-
tory. Corn and cotton both look good
and the indications at present are
that a record breaking crop Of both
will he harvested.
After many weary months OF
"watchful waiting" the citizens will
see Transformation on the north
side of the county court house. Work
men today began repairing the broken
and walks and filing the
parkway with fresh dirt that will be
planted in flowers
II. A. Baird, an attorney OF Writ,
was here today. He reports that the
election in the oil field was quiet, and
that there were no illegal votes of
any character cast for any candidate
on the ticket. Not nearly the full
strength of the field was voted for
late and there was not time enough
for all to come in and register their
votes. Many visited the polls, but
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24

The Dallas News solicited replies from
dli ~ reader- - the question: Are Won
Tor or against the president IN his stand
Tor preparedness Replies from the fer
r1tory covered IN the News totaled q little
more than fifteen thousand. vi which nI
hut go We're tor preparedness" about ~
strongly a. they could put it. There /, \
note running through MANY of the replies
nat does not augur well tor certain Texas
rongre~~men. unless they find il convenient
nj agreeable ~ Jump into the band wagon
and loin the general chorus for Wilson and
preparedness. The presidents tour in the
Middle West pretty clearly Indicated the
trend Of public sentiment IN that section
H~ the public press ha~ reflected N
throughout the nation. but il ha~ nowhere
been - strongly emphasized a. m Texas
ny the straw vote polled in different mart
OF the state. The Beaumont narers led off
with the straw vote in the conare,-ionaI
district represented b. Martin Dies whore
re president scored over the conore,smar
ny a majority ct about twenty ia one
San Antonio Express.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24

One ot the chict reasons why Texas
sought admission 90 the Union was that
the Young republic was unable a. main
tam \ navy and army MI sufficient -ze To
protect y from possible attack ~ 4 hos
tile country. The heroic men who made
GLORIOUS the name 81 Texas were wise
enough "a their day aud generation "a
rrali1r the necessity uf preparedness tor
the alwHN- possible contingency NJ war. -
they sought shelter under thr wing Of the
American eagle. rcuounclne the dignity of
holding the rank 81 an independent nation
~ become 4 state m thr Union. because th,
Union was urh enough and powerful
enough "a maintain an army aud navy W.
protection against foreign foes. Vet there
are Texans today who are 80 short sighted
m 70 oppose the plan io strengthen the
nation means ot defense ~u that VI shall
ne adequate a. the needs ut It'll. vast rnun-
try should II be mcnaced by an enemy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
Tested Seed for Farmers

Every farmer can afford To plant first
class seed and the best in none too aooJ
our years ago Iowa farmers. owing ~ N,
early freeze the autumn before. were nav
ing = 10 - per bu>Fiel for tested
corn \ great many were glad Ia pay r
anu would have no other seed but the te.,od
seed Tins shows how Iowa farmer. vain
hrst class seed and that state excel. NM
others IN corn probationary. A. Collie
IN Coleman Democrat Voice.
why ha> no one offered to sell tested
seed corr 10 the Texas farmer. An enar
4etir Young farmer might undertake y,
lArnl>h an entire neishborhood with tested
~eed-Temple Telegram.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
BIRTHDAYSTODAY

Robert II. Skinner. American consul
general al London, who has been handling
the difficult negotiations for the release of
merchandise bought by American importers
from Teuton manufacturers, is 80 wears
old today. When the wal broke out he
was consul general AZ Berlin, and hiS close
acquaintance with German affairs made
him one of the most important of consular
officers. He had heen consul general at
Hamburg for six years and hi service
abroad has covered nineteen years. Mr..
Skinner was born nj Ma>>ilon, Ono.
February "A, 1866. and became a new
paper writer. AT 20 he was the owner and
editor of a newspaper nj Ma>sillon. In
1877 ne was sent ~ Mar~eilleS. in France.
"a consul. and four wears later was made
consul general AT that port. In 100 he was
sent a. the American commissioner Ia es-
tablish relations and 10 negotiate a treaty
btween the United States and Eehopia. A
few years ago he handled the adjustment
OF claims of the creditors OF the repuhlic
Of Liberia IN England. France. Germany
and Holland. Mr.. Skinner made Il flvins
trip from London 10 Washington last No
vember 70 report on the shipping situation
and on his information largely the .Ameri-
can notes contraband matters were baSed
Lord Rede>dale, who recently published
ms memoirs, 80 years old today.
DIR. Charles f.. Miller. president III Hei-
delberg University, Ohio, ~ year old today.
John llabberton, writer OF boys books.
~ years old today.
John \. Van Pelt. prominent American
architect, - years old today.
John Henry (~lionu>l Wagner. noted
baseball player, II years old today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
COST OF EURoPE'S coNFIAGRArloN.

England has authorized another credit
~ over two billion dollars for the purpose
al carrying GA the war. winch makes NOR,
than ten billions now paid BY the British
government on account ~ the war. Eng
lands cost hIll Wy pretty nearly matched
by those ~ the other nations that are III
volved IN the great European conflict.
When people spend money. they expect Ia
obtain value received tor a.. What will any
oi those war-crazed people IN able IN show
~ a tangible result ut the WAR. when III
= ended. that will m even y small measure
stand a. an asset to offset the cost Pre~i-
dent Wilson named It correctly when he
called u 2 great conilagratinn. Fire leaves
nothing hut a~hc>, rharrcd runs. II de-
>troy~. II wipes out values completely. The
money which those nations are expcndiny
ON such a ~tupendou~ scale J. lest a. com
pletcly M the money which one invest, IN
fireworks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
OTHER PAPERS OPINIONS.
Story of a Pl0whoy.

4 one-fime farmer boy now edits one Of
the biggest woman, magazines IN the
world. He journeyed from the pillow To the
editorial chair. Hiram Moe Greene has
succeeded Charles Dwyer IN the editorial
chair of the Womar'- World. Greene has
had \ romantic career. Ohio produced him
and h. was born on 4 farm. He began
with only a common school education. He
worked in bank until he had saved money
enough to help HIM through college and he
studied medical Jurisprudence and sup
ported himself ~ writing stories for the
magazines. liz became d publisher Of books
and later an editor. Then Charles DIVER.
for thirty years a brilliant maker OF maya
zines. passed on and the publishers of
Woman's World picked out a former conn
try boy a. the one man suited through ex-
perience and keen editorial value To edit
their publication, which, il l. claimed.
comes under the eyes Of more women than
any other publication III the world. Really.
III D. the country boys who forge t. the
front ~ the great cities of America, climb
lee the top and are among the winners in all
avenues 81 human e~ndeavor. This is n
land Of boundle~s opportunities. Pluck
and work and Intelligence take down the
game.-Fort Worth Record.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24

Three noble characteristics predominated
"a this mans life. These were industry,
integrity and kindness. Ills life was made
up Of successful efforts. because he knew
10 such thing n %faiiure. He occupied a
warm place IN the hearts of the people of
McLennan county. They knew his worth.
They respected hi merits and intru~ted
him with their confidence.
\ winter soul. Il fairer mind.
\ life with purer course and aim.
\ gentle eve. q voice more kind,
We MAY not lnuk On earth e. ind.
The love that fingers Ger hi- name
l. more than fame.
Waco Times Herald.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY a. 1916.
WASHINGTON PARK 90 STILL \
DESERT SPOT.

VIII Brownsville permit another year 10
20 by without doing anything towards the
development or Identification NJ Washing
ton Park, Despite the effort M initiate
the work of making a real park un the two
blocks known a. Washington Park which
was made last spring by The young men of
the Centre Latino, the place still looks
about a. much like i desert a. II ~ pos
-iblc for any place 10 look and not actually
hc one. Most of the trees have died from
neglect. The space nf two city blocks wa
donated to the city for d public park. The
question 81. II We do not ne h for such
purpose, have W. the right AZ hold the lite
indefinitely
1t J. q sad reflection upon our people
that. even with a site provided. We have no
park. Most critics that make any prctcn-
-ions ~ modern progress are spending
large suns 81 money for parks. When ~
site D. owned. the ground T. purchased.
sometimes 80 Il large cost. But Browns
vlle. with the ground provided ha- 20 far
4" park. This l- mot N desirable ~ort IF
advertising for the town. wc are wen
aware. But II By merely Il simple state
mcnt of TACT, published ia the hope that.
with all our activities. we may find time
and means ~ provide the cty with Il park.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
TODAY IN HISTORY

Duke de Guise of France
was assaseinated. lie governed France
during the reign of two kings.
lSlj--- Iied Robert Fulton. builder If The
first steamboat.
te2l-piHo John Keats, famous English
poet.
lS3s-Congressman Jonathan Cillev of
New Hampshire killed in 4 duel with
Congressman William j. Graves of
Kentucky.
revolution successful. and
Louls Philippe abdicated.
territory was organized.
States troops rushed I'd FL
Paso 10 protect American interests on
the border.
States supreme court upheld
constitutlonality of white slave" law
States supreme court de-
cided that food deliberations must h.
poisonous or used to disguise defects.
TO come under the violation of the pure
food law.
States senate passed post
office appropriation bill. $500. G0O. 900.
War: French artillery inflictS
severe damage on Germans ON the
Meu>e. German submarines sink two
more British vessels. Germans add
Orkney and shetland Islands Ia "wor
zone" Russians resume the offap.ivo
between the United States and Ethiopia. A
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
Havana a FIyIess Town.

The visitor from the United States
cannot fail To he impressed with the
absence of flies in Havana. A gv i a
real rarity-So is a mosquito and
screens are not al all necessary. The
absence of these pests il simply the re.
suit OF municipal cleanliness and care
illustrating the general understand
ing OF the necessity To- watch out for
breeding sources. Mounted Officer Pc.
dro Sierra reported November 20 ~ the
chief Of sanitation, that he had observed
a plant in the Nelada PRESIDENTIAL dis.
irict) that apparently was n source of
MES Ihe plant has 2 fruit resembling
q fig. in which. Sierra asserts larvae are
10 To bc found. He conducted some az.
periments himself. becoming convinced
that the plant afforded "A breeding place
for the pests: then he So reported II
the experiments Of the department If
sanitation confirm him. undoubtedly an
order will be issued for the destruction
of all such plants in aud around Ha.
vana, and incidentally, Officer Sierra
will he rewarded.
There is no need for 'r1y-swatting
campaigns around the clean capitol of
Cuba. The sanitarians make flies an
mpossibility and confirm absolutely the
doctrine that municipal cleanliness will
prevent the appearance Of flies al'pgr
ther.-Consular Reports.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
OFF AGIN ON AGlN
Why MOTIF

MY WOtf
Why is it when j 90 TO buy
A new n g-reeord for my Ed,
TOR Col. or Vic, il you deny
The merit Of the thin. re said
The record that the jane puts on
Sounds better than old wheat IN me.
Rnt that the beauty all has gone
When il gets home-how can this be.
The talk machine i have is quite
The best that money can obtain.
Ny needle points are new and bright.
But vet that newly purchased strain
l. not al sweet when il is PLAYED
Upon my fine machine AT home
As when its put on by The maid
Who wears q rhinestone crusted comb.
Eeach day ! p%roudlyl carry thence
a piece that's quite he best. III last.
Ii simply has 20 sound immense
Within my living room 30 vast.
But il sounds m han dirt
When reproduced for wife and kid
What can il he that chemic Cert
Unto that record went and did?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24

Dent huger near the person who j. 20
rude or - ignorant AZ to cough ar sneeze
before your face with month uncovered.
Don't forget that the explosion of breath
that comes from the mouth with every
cough Or >neeze has the power to send
particles Of >pUtum flying several feet
from the person coughing or >neezing.
Don't forget that grippe or Influenza or
ordinary catarrh germs travel ~ TIN,
means from infected persons ID their
ncighbor>. and - these disease, are
spread. Ii people do not know better. or
do not do better. than t. fire their germ
laden Sputum al You IN such 4 way. steer
clear of them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24

While ambassadors sit around and
talk over "the full conditions of peace, :
the folks at home stand or lie around
and discuss the empty conditions of
war, az cffecting the ilour-bin. the potato
cellar and the STOMACH.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
When She Becomes Sane.

An Ohio widow went 70 jail rather than
pay a one hundred dollar fine for refusing
10 connect her house with a sanitary sewer
and she says she will remain IN DURANGO
vile all her life before she will tap the
sewer. But when the mad spell subsidies
and she has 4 good cry. we guess she will
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
This May Interest You.

II you suffer with pains in your hack or
side, stiff and sore muscles or joints. or
rheumatic aches, or have symptoms of kid
ney trouble such as puffy swellings under
the eyes or sleeD disturbing bladder all
ments, You should know that Foley Kidney
Pills have benefited thousand in like con-
dition. Martinez Drug Store, north corner
Market Sauare.-adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
Predicts BrandeiS Winner.

~ least the proceedings which would be
used "a ou~t Mr.. Brandci~ will be held in
open chambers. That gives the public n
shot. and lt'~ 2 pretty safe bet that Presi-
dent WILSON, latest nominee will %
through withont \ scratch. despite Wall
ireet and the other Interests. Green
vile Herald.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24

X J. the way Of the humori.t to consider
the telegraph messenger hoy a. one Of
little speed and less progress. Neverthe-
less. Belvidere Brooks, who died in this
city, started carrying messages at II wears
and was the Western Unions general man
ager at 80, going up all the time. Mich
depends on the boy.-New York World.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
The YOUNG LADY Across the Wav

The youne lady across The wa- saws
her friend in the newspaier business
told her that his stuff was " nied yc.v
widely in the other paper, III: di,lr't
seem half 50 mad about t : Size should
think he'd he nj such 8 me.,r fricL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24

The International News Service-that Is
to say, Mr.. Hearst-once more has Mexico
on the verge of destruction, with Carranza
topping over and the constitutionalist gov
ernment about to go to smash. Which re-
minds US Of the old saying about the wish
being father TO the thought.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
Our Experiment.

Recently. with the able assistance ol
a. u. Reeves. William McHarg. ct III W.
placed 4 ~stetho>cope above the heart Of
AN ordinary bonehead citizen. the kind.
Judging from r~esultsl that do most of
the voting, and mentioned To him in turn
the names of those who have been abou-
benadhcmmed for the republican candi-
dacy for the presidency. This is he
result ON the ivory domed ones hear.
action:
Weeks. slight rctarding.
Mann. normal.
Fairbankst almost stopped-restora
nvcs were necessary.
Burton. no a~cceleration.
Johnson, natural.
Hughes. TIVE grains ~ die'Ia!i> lad
To hc administered.
Taft. one grain digita;is.
Root. normal.
Roosevelt. slight palli:atinn subsid
ing promptly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
Nice Gentlemen Won't.

Nhi'e me women unanimously a.,.a
that fur-toppei shoes are distinctly Or
mental they also assert firmly that ma per.
iect'N nice gentleman will look al them
Kansas City Times.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
Her Tcuuh lob.

When 2 woman who married 4 man III
reform hnm hives to be 90 years old with
out becoming a widow, she is about ~
lHath't'r = picture Of animated WEAKNESS
I'm one ever ~ees.-iiouston Post.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
Finniqin FiI0S0fy.

Whin III responsibility ay a job we
have criticised falls upon us, we fale a
good dale like burryin' ourselves whin
we raymimber some nv tn things we
said about tn former incumbint.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
Emotional COrnS.

Man : sentimental, too Won bet.
Although he srufily swears he's not.
There never was a callous vet.
That didn't hide a tender spot.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24

Wonder what Elhu Root would have
done in President Wilson's place. instead
of writing notes 10 Germany and England.
Would he lave dragged the nation into the
European wars Isn't il better TO achieve
your end by diplomacy than by BULLETS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24

The fact that a kings son helps un-
load army wagons i no more interest
ing to- Il sane person than the fact that
i plumbers son got q toy pipe wrench
for Christmas. But the fact that any
body thinks il IL news il really remark
able enough for a scare headline.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24

If AMERICA were attacked there would
he immediate demand for all the (am)
bush league pitchers Ia throw hand
grcnades.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24

ANYWAY. it Is worthy of note that the
submarine outrages have ceased. and no
more American lives are being sacrificed
on the sea.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24

All the Russians need tn do nj order
10 make 4 surprise move. il to move to
ward the enemy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24

In unscrambling the conversation be.
tween two one language ginks, il is the
interpreters own fault if he doesn't
have an ENJOYABLE time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
As a CCSmetician.

This j. the limit. just about.
But pardon this one burst:
When woman and her man fall ont.
The woman makes up first.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
On Jones' Account.

We often think We should like to eel
citrate ground hog day az Fort Akin
son Wisconsin,.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24
Told Him.

Paw, what kind of Indians were
those the British had in the French
trenches" bigger in dams
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24

u i 4 Wise Man Who Knows When
Quii--Cincinnati Enquirer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-24

Outstanding ones our can hard
y he called marrying money, can il?
The Newark journal., 1916-08-31
. Q u 2 . ' . . . . . . COURT DIRECTORY g U . ' ' Q . . ' u . Y

Fderal court convenes on the second Tuesday in Decem- Der and fourth Tuesdayin May.
 Circuit court, the eleevnth Monday after the third Monday In January; and the eighth Monday after the fourth Mon- day in August.
 Chancery Court, the first Monday in June and the first Monday in December.
 County Court, first Monday in January, April, July and Oc- tober.
 Probate Court, first Monday In February, May, August and November.