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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
ROOSEVELT WILL
NAT MAKE RACE
FOR GOVERNOR
Makes Statement TO That Effect as Ne EN-
barks from Southampton for United
States-Suffers from First Chill Since
He Left New York.
HAS A RECURRENCE or
JUNGLE FEVER, HE SAYS
When Told Ne Was Going 10 be Interested
IN Golf, Replied Ne Did Not Feel Like
Chasing a Pill Over Ten-Acre Lots--kot
Suffering With Larynx.
fBg A associated Prcss;.

southampton, England, June Isl
won't run for Governor ~ New York. II
said Colonel Roosevelt a. he was embark
ing for home today. after having to can
Gel several speaking engagements.
Colonel Roosevelt suffered chill
while embarking. the first since H. left
New York. He explained that il was only
a recurrence Of the jungle fever He
crossed the gangplank unaidcd. but immc
diately retired 10 the Imperial suite
The coloners cousin. Philip EonSr
welt, emphatically stated that Colonel
Roosevelt was not suffering from iii
sease Of the larynx a. was reported. hut
from weakness, which prevented him
from speaking in exposed places.
When Lawrence Abbott told the colo.
mel he was going to interest him i'm golf
the colonel replied that he did not feel
like chasing pill over ten-acre lots
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
Claim Typewriter Record.

Edmonton. Alta. June 1S.-Teacher.
~ the commercial department of victo
RIA high school here claim worlds rec
ord for Winnifred Martin. II years of
age, who wrote ESQ words in ten min
utes IN an official typewriting contest
The test was witnessed by more than
hundred disinterested persons and ~
ficials of writing machine companies.
IL T. claimed that the girl broke the
Canadian school record by ~ words n
minute for ten minutes. Miss Martin
also wrote al high speed IN five langu.
ages-English, German. French. Latin
and Greek from unfamiliar dictation and
copy, being blindfolded during part ~
the demonstration.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
Remarkable Demonstration of Racial Pa
tience and Optimism Is Given by Five
Hundred Blacks Who Have Stayed at
Galveston Five Months.
WILL BE TAKEN TO GOLD
COAST or AFRICA At ONCE
Despite Public Denouncements in the Press,
Despite the Fact That Negroes Held
Only Slip of Paper as Security, Less
Than One Hundred Deserted
lBu Associated Press.I

Galveston. Texas. June lS.-"Chief'
Sans steamer Liberia. bought by the negro
for the shack To Africa" expedition. ar
rived in port here today, and was hailed
with JOY by the five hundred negroes who
have been waiting here for il for months.
4 remarkable demonstration of their
racial patience and optimism has been
given by the $50 negroes. mostly from Ok
lahonia, who came here more than five
months ago expecting to be taken TO the
Gold Coast of Africa by Chief Sam.
Though Sans scheme has been publicly
denounced in the press, though months
ago these negroes paid their passage and
held nothing but slip of paper a secur-
ity that they will ever get any returns, less
than one hundred of the original "bound
for Africa" colony have deserted the long
watch here and returned ID Oklahoma. The
rest OF them are living here, some single.
some 'iust married" and some married and
with good sized families. scattered in small
groups through the negro colony. These
negroes say they realize that they can not
all 20 on the first sailing of the steamer
Liberia, which left Portland. Me-, the firs.
week in June with some of the colonists
aboard and expecting to pick up others
here. The Liberia has accommodations
for only part Of those now waiting here.
The negroes are paying their own expenses
while awaiting the steamer and say they
expect to pay for their meals on the
passage across to Africa. Those left here
on the first trip expect the Liberia to re-
turn for them in few months.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
MILITIA ORDER ISSUED
Texas National Guard Advised Regarding
Joint Maneuvers.

Austin, Texas, June 1S.-The adjutant
generals department ISSUED an or
der today To the Texas National Guard ad v
vising that each company Of infantry par
ticipating in the joint mancuvers TO be held
at Texas City on August 17-26 must have
minimum of two officers and 81 enlisted
men and a maximum of three officers and
30 enlisted men. This also applies to the
troops of cavalry. All Of the enlisted men
must have had not less than sixty days
service IN the organized militia and lnclud-
ing at least fourteen periods Of practical
military instructions. Should these re-
quiremcnts be disrcgarded such men will
not be entitled to pay. For bands the
minimum attendance IS placed at eighteen
and maximum at twenty eight The mini
mum for field hop~ital corps j. two Of
ficers and twenty enlisted men and
maximum five officers and thirty three
enlisted men.
The field battery which goes To Leon
Springs must have a minimum Of three of
ficerS and So enlisted men and a maximum
of five officers and 1873 enlisted men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
SAYS EMPRESS
STEARING GEAR
WAS DISABLED
Attorney for Collier Storstad, Which
Rammed Steamer Empress, StartIes In
vestigation Commission Today by Telling
Committee of New Evidence.
EMPRESS 0UARTERMASTER
GAVE HIM INFORMATION
0uartermaster Golway Told Attorney that
Empress Almost Ran Down Another
Ship on Night of Disaster-Passenger
Called to Stand by Commission.
(Bu Associated Prcss.J

Quebec, Canada, June ls.--The attorney
for the collier Storstad, which rammed the
steamer Empress of Ireland, causing the
loss of thousand lives, startled the in
vestigating committee today, saying that
Quartermaster Golway Of the Empress in
formed him that the Empress steering
gear was disabled the night of the disaster
and that the Empress almost ran down
another ship.
The commission investigating the loss
of the steamer Empress of Ireland called
as a witness today George Smart. pas
senger. Smart confirmed Captain Ken
dalfs assertion that the Empress was prac-
tically stationary at the point of the col
lision. The impact with the Storstad was
not severe, he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
ssssyssyvyysssSssSs

Eagle Pass. Texas, June 1S.-Dis-
patches received in Piedras Ncgras as
scrt that Villa presented IN ultimaium
Ia Carranza demanding the absolute sep
araticn of the civil and military govern
mcnts. II war said that Villa agreed io
acknowledge Carranza as his superior
IL Carranza would give him control Of
the army and make him supreme mill
tary chief.
II was said that committee ~ three
officers IL now in Saltilio presenting
General Villas plan 10 Carranz. This
plan also includes Villas control over
the promotion of off 'crs and the dispo-
sition Of their commands.
This is interpreted here a an answer
to Carranzas promotion of Naiera aud
his subsequent disastrous attack on Ia
catecas.
The constitutionalists express the he
lief il the demands are granted Villa
will proceed with the campaign. Other
wise, they thought he will retire Ia
chihuahua until he could serve the con
stitutionalist cause without friction.
Piedras Ncgras officials sympathzc
with villa and express the opinion that
Carranza will meet the demands.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
CONFERENCE MAY
CONTINUE ONLY
ONE MORE DAY
Justice Lamar Began Work Early Today
on Reply to Mexican Statement OF Last
Night, Which Failed to Give United
States Side of Question.
SPECULATION is CAUSED
BY ACTION OF MExICANS
While Washington Is Still Hopeful for Sue
cessful Outcome OF Mediation, Indica-
tions Are that More Doubt Than Ever
Has Arisen In Official Circles
tBy Associated Press.l

Niagara Falls, June lS.-Justice Lamar
began work early today on the reply to
the Mexican statement last night declaring
that the United States insistence on con
siitn' ssna'..t -fst PFp,Ssivrai- .xt~isie..r
would be tantamount To abetting and even
cxacting fraud and violence at elections.
The Mexicans failed 10 give the United
States side in the public statement. The
action of the Mcxicans has caused much
speculation. The American reply said the
MeNicans failed 10 consider that the United
States would under no circumstances at
tempt to influence the election.
Whether the conference will continue
will Ice determined tomorrow.
The Mexican statement says that ir q
constitutionalist l. made provisional presi-
den, then there j. every reason 10 believe
that constitutionalist will be candidate
for permanent president, and in country
unused To electoral funrtions, the govern
ment in power would sway the elections,
making certain that their candidate was
chosen.
Thus. when the United States insists on
a constitutionalist n provisional president.
Il i "tantamount 10 aiding and abetting
fraud and even violence nj the elections" !"
The delegates rejected the plan. witnont
even consulting their own government The
statement further says, "lf, as the United
States claims, a majority of the people arr
Tor the con~titutionaliSts, then constitu
tionalist would he elected. but that i not
50. a over ten million are for Huerta.
"Such n government would not have the
Mexican public's respect, a. they would
believe the revolutioni>ts got their power
through the interference of a foreign ma !
ton"
The United States preference for n
constituticnalist was declared due Who'll
~ 10 the contention that man from
that party must he chosen to insure dis
armamen of all factions that otherwise
would menace the new government.
Delegate Rabasa denied rumors that
the statement was a defense against the
anticipated failure Of the negotiations.
He said he honestly felt the expression
might be publicly approved and that
this would influence the American gov.
crnmcnt.
The Mcxicans gave out a report from
the FL Paso consulate that Villas men
executed twenty-five Carranza officials.
I'll L..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
WASHINGTON NOW DOUBTFUL
Wilson Determined that Provisional Presi-
dent Must Have Rebel Approval.
(Bv Associated PrcsSl.

Washington. ID. c., June ls.-While adj
mini>tration officials said today they still
hoped for a successful outcome Of the
mediations, they are more doubtful than
ever.
Officials close To the President feel that
the public note of the Mcxican> yesterday
disclosed anew that the Mexicnns are con
slant IN holding ont for HGcrta adhercnt
for the presidency. despite the fact that
such men are mentioned n neutrals.
President Wilson i equally determined
that unless the man chosen will have con
stitutlonalist approval. the new government
would be- troubled from the outset.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
PROTECTORATE
In NICARAGUA
Is PR0SPOSED
lBy Associated PrcSsl

Washington, ID. g., June Is Scrrc.
tary Bryan today explained the propose
cd Nicaraguan treaty 20 the senate for
eign relations committee. which provides
for the payment Of s:.0O0.OOO for canal
concessions and proposing a protector.
ate over the republic.
Some senator's. including democrats.
did not take kindly to what they inter
pretcd as a United States guarantee II
political conditions there as they now
exist
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
WILL ASK ONLY
THAT WHICH is
NOW FEASIBLE

Washington. ID. g.. June ls.-Onicers If
the National Women'- Suffrage association
will bc-Iege Congress On june ~ with an
other resolution. Unlike the previous. how
ever, the resolution will urge ~ particular
measure hut only that Congress do that
which y most feasible toward equal suf-
frage..
Wee President Marshall. Speaker Champ
Clark and Congressional committees viii
receive the delegation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18

MAN HON0RED
BY DRUGGISTS

VII Pa-o. Texas. June lS-N. II. VIII
man 81 Brownsville yesterday afternoon
was elected third wee president Of the
state Pharmaceutical association. which 4.
holding a. annual convention here
Walter u. Adams vi Bnllingcr wa
elected president 81 the association.
Houston won the convention for 1915
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
TEDDY CANT MAKE SPEECHES
Suffering from Throat Trouble, Brought
on by Experience In Brazil

London, England, June ls.-Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt is suffering from
an affectation of the larynx. direct
result of his Brazilian hardships, and
will be forced TO abandon his plans 10
take part as an orator in the political
campaign, where planned TO speak from
Maine TO Texas in the interest of the pro
gressiyes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18

Waco. Texas. June 1s.-Contracts for
The construction Of approximately III
miles of road, calling for an expenditure
Of sl,OOd.0o0 were let today by the com
missioners Court. Seven oids were pre-.
sented. The contract amount comes out
~ <'.O.5,000 voted In February.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
c. & {. I. MAYBE AFFECTED
Decline OF ~ Points In Chicago & Indian;
Coal Mortgage Bonds Starts FiumorS.
BY Associated Prsss1.

New York, June ls.-A decline Of twcr
ty-seven points IN ? percent first mortgae,
bonds Of Chicago and Indiana coal cau.pt
runners that the company had made de
iault m July interest. The bonds are n,
underlying security of the Chicago & East
ern railway, the affairs of which are m
volved an the st. Louis a San Francisco
rcceIverShip.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18

Gardendalc. Texas, June 1S.-Plans
for the formation of a commercial club
were made here last night nj mass
meeting Of farmers and business man
held at the school house.
A temporary president and secretary
were elected. and AT the next meeting.
the club will 20 into definite organiza
tion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
NO REPORT ON JUDGE SPEER
Absence of Several Members OF Sub-Com-
mittee Prevented its Presentation.
(By Associated Prcssl.

Washington, ID. c., June ls.-The alb
sence of several mebers today prevented
the presentation of the subcommittee re
port 10 the Judiciary committee on the
charges against United States Judge
Emory Spcer of Georgia.
II Is understood the report holds the evi-
dence does not warrant impeachment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18

More Into Cify.-Rev. =. r. Craig and
family have moved from the cottage oc.
cupied By them in West Brownsville.
having taken one of the Combe cottages
on Levee street. opposite the Il. Joseph's
College.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
MANY MODERN
GUNS LANDED
FOR IRISHMEN

Dublin. June ls.-Large quantities Of
the latest American rifles were landed on
the Connemara coast last night for the Ma
tionalist volunteers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
STEAMER WITH
1902 PASSENGERS
ASHORE IN FOG

Weymouth England June 18th
Steamship Buclow with one hundred ami
two passengers went ashore during =
fog near Myrtledene. The sea in smooth
and ships nearby report the BuclOH TN
ia ~ danger.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18

ARE AVAILABAE
FOR FARMERS
(By Associated Press).

Washington, ID. C.. June ls.-Under the
new currency law the comptroller of the
currency estimates that S5O0.OOO.O 900 are
already available in national banks for
farm mortgage loans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
CAR RNARROWLYESCAPES
DEATH BY DYNAMITING

Bombs which had been placed on the
track were struck by pilot train which
preceded the train bearing the imperial
ruler OF Russia Many coaches OF the pilot
train were derailed and several persons In
iured.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18

BY the construction of "A harbor at
the mouth of the Marray river Southern
Australia may be given port rivaling
Sydney in Importance.
As some Of them see IL. reforming
one man at time is "A slow way To get
recognition for a reformer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
AMERICANS ARE
RELEASED AFTER
lNVES TICkTICN
(Bv Associated Prcss.)

Washington, ID. C., June Is Admiral
Badger reported today that !. J. smith,
confined at Tonola several week. pending
the investigation of the killing of several
Mexicans, ha> been released. smith :
whole family was first jailed and then re-
leased.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
(By Associated Pressl

(By Associated Pressl.
Berlin. germany, June I8.-An attempt
was made near Tschudovo. Russia, today
10 blow up the Russian imperial train bear
Iou the czar OF Russia and his family to
u,cM summer home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
Dispatches Received At Piedras Negras
Assert He Demands The Absolute
Separation of Civil And Military Gov.
ernments..Demands Met, He Would
Acknowledge Carranza Chief.
WANTS CONTROL OF ARMY
SAYS CARRANZA IS
ABOUT TO FLEE
TO LAREDO, TEXAS.

fBy AssOcidfcd PrcSsl.
Washington, D. c., June I8.-Rep-
resentative Kent OF California told
President Wilson today that he was
informed from Mexico that General
Carranza was about TO flee to Laredo.
Texas. Kent did not name his in
formant.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
WEATHER.

New Orleans, La. June is .
Coast weather: Generally fair to =
night and Friday; gentle southerly :
winds. Z
LAUGH.
Let him laugh who is at the right Z
side of the hedge. !
ROME. Z
When YOU are in Rome, do as Z
Rome does. Z
TRAVELLER. I
He who wants to travel far takes I
care for his beast. I
PREMATURE. I
Don't throw away your dirty wa.
ter until YOU have got clean. I
: y - y y - = r ~ - - y - - - - - - - =
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
SEVEN LINERS IN TWO
DAYS IN Difficulties
ON ACCOUNT OF F0GS.

New York, June l8.-Seven large
steamships in the last two days we're
in difficulties ranging from collision
to grounding. Fogs were the cause
There were no fatalities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18

A novel car for amusement parks
causes its passengers. who stand upon
il 70 20 through the motions Of the mod
ern dances.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18

500 word for 500 words The Mn
lion Dollar Mystery"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
APPLICATION FOR
RECEIVER FOR
L0RIMER BANK
Attorney General lucey OF Illinois Takes
Action Following Close OF Lorimer In
Stitution and Three More Last Week by
State Bark Examiner.
PETITION ALLEGES LOANS
WERE IMPROPERLY SECURED
Petition Says Bank Listed Bends Worth
s900.000. But Worth Only a Quarter of
a Million DOIIars-0ther Figures Are
Listed as Incorrect.
(By Associafcd Prcssl

Chicago. III. June l>-Attorncy gen.
cral Lucey today applied for receiver
for the Ia Sale Street Trust A Savings
Bank ~ which former senator William
LorImcr was president. The petition
said the bank listed bonds worth S900,-
00 hut worth only a quarter of a mil
lion dollars. OF S:l.On0.00n in loans ID was
said that ~ 5OnOOO were ~ ~ value. Cash
items listed IN Sl37OOO were found 10 be
only $'i2.000.
The petition alleged that large loans
improperly secured were made 10 Lori
mcr enterprises.
The petition rccitcS that based on the
bank examiners report the institution
was wholly and irretrcivably insolv-
ent." and that the immediate appoint.
met ~ 4 receiver was necessary tO con
serve assets The hearing ~ set for TO-
morrow
The petition SAYS the securities set
forth a,. of doubtful on ~ no value are
large securities III enterprises controlled
~ Lorimcr and Charles r. Munday. the
banks vice president.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
SENATOR HITCHCOCK
DIES SUDDENLY TODAY
AT SYRACUSE, N. Y.

: Syracuse, N. u, June i8-Former
: United States Senator Hitchcock
: died suddenly here today.
; sSSSSg g111gaI.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18

sI0000-Think Of III a small fortune 10
be given away In one huge sum. THE Nil
lion Dollar Mystery"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18

A woman should never Get married un.
til she can afford IT,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18

We feel sorry for the average plar
who gets what he deserves
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
MUNDAY ENTERPRISE UNDER
30 ASSnciafcd a Press

Litchlirld. IN, June r. "A receiver
was appointed for the I.itchficld Mill
X Elevator Company, Munday con.
Germ.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
ROME.

When YOU are in Rome, do as
Rome does.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
LAUGH.

Let him laugh who is at the right
side of the hedge
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
TRAVELLER.

He who wants 10 travel far takes
care for his beast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-18
PREMATURE.

Don't throw away your dirty wa.
ter until YOU have got clean.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-22

! ter is Of new design, having hot air
attachment
The steering column is placed at the
left The speed control gate Is amid
ships and set forward Of the front seat
TO permit one to get in and out easily.
A switch box is attached to the right
hand side Of the steering column, two
inches below the wheel, through which
the electric horn, lights and ignition
may be controlled
The transmission gear ratios Of the
first and second speeds have been re-
duced- The gears themselves are nickel
steel double heat treated; the trans
mission countershaft has been made
adjustable by the addition Of two ad-
justing screws. one at either end.
The floating type Of rear axle is con-
tiuued and the brakes are unchanged.
A new front axle Of the I-beam type
is employed, which, together with the
drop frame. brings the body of the car
closer TO the ground The front springs
are semi-elliptic. The rear springs are
three-quarter elliptic, As inches long
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-22
NOTED RACE DRIVERS
IN EUROPEAN WAR

French race drivers who made such
excellent showings in the last 500
mile race at Indianapolis are likely
to play an active part in the European
war. according to John Aitken of the
National Motor Vehicle company, who
has just arrived from Paris.
Jules GOux, Boillet. Thomas and
Chassange are fighting for France
Boillet has been chosen chief of the
automobile corps. and occupies a prom
inent place in the French army His
rank corresponds TO that of captain.
The other drivers, some of whom are
ayiatOrs. will be engaged actively.
GoUx, who won the 5O0-mile race in
1913. is now in Alsace with the French
army in the capacity Of driver for Gen
Joffre-
These daring drivers. who have raced
for and won stakes ranging as high as
$4,000, If they are being paid the wage
of a private soldier, now are employed
blythe government for about cents a
day.
I'm Paris" said Aitken, everyone IS
ready to fight, not Just to fight any
body. but only the Germans. Walters,
hotel clerks, taxi drivers. have all de-
serted their trades to Join the colors.
When one sees the Belgian soldiers II
is easy TO realize why they put up such
a stubborn resistance All of them are
big. strong, husky men, regular giants.