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Evening star., 1915-05-13

VIRGINIA LEAGUE.
All games postponed; rain.
NORTH CAROLINA LEAGUE.
All games postponed: rain.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
Atlanta. 6: Memphis. s.
New orleans, a. Nashville z.
Birmingham 3: Chattanooga, 2.
Little Rock Mobile; rain.
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.
Oakland .: Portland, /.
san Francisco. 4: Venice. 3.
Salt Lake City. 4; Los Angeles, 1.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.
Providence. 4: Montreal. 1.
Buffa 10 Jersey City: rain.
Rochester Richmond: rain.
Toronto-Newark game to be played Sunday,
May 16.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Des Moines, I; Omaha, Z called; darknessl.
Lincoln s: Wichita, 3 fcalled; darknessl.
St Joseph. S: Sioux City, Z.
Topeka, IL: Denver, 4.
TEXAS LEAGUE.
San Antonio A. Fort Worth, o.
Houston, 5; Dallas, 4.
Beaumont IL; Shreveport, g.
Galveston, 8; Waco. fourteen innings; dark
ness.
Evening star., 1915-05-13
WIN BASKET BALL GAME.
Holy Cross Girls Defeat St. Gather.
ines of Baltimore BY SO to 40.

The basket ball team representing st.
GATHERINGS Normal Institution Of Balti
more was defeated yesterday afternoon
by the Holy Cross Academy by So to 10.
This is the second time the Baltimore
girls have been defeated by Holy Cross.
The lineup:
81. Cath. Inst Position. q. G. Acad.
Agnes Goertz. Guard .Abbie King
Lucille Edeln,
Catherine Brosenne Guard. Catherine Hughes
Marie Stokes ..... Forward. ........ Jane Troy
Angela Torney ....- Forward. kathleen Bonner
Celeste RapplemeyerCenter. katherine Kelleher
Beatrnce Marin Center .Estelle Stone
Goals-Miss Stokes-Field. II: foul. 2 Miss
Torney-Field, ), foul. 2. Miss Troy-Fieh. 8;
foul, ]. Miss Bonner-Fied. 10: foul. 3. Ref
cree. first quarter winsiow. Second quar-
ter-Miss NeGinnis of Baltimore.
Evening star., 1915-05-13
The score

'Batted for Gallia in sixth inning
tBatted for Engel In eighth inning
Evening star., 1915-05-13
MINOR LEAGUE RESULTS.
FEDERAL LEAGUE.

VIRGINIA LEAGUE.
All games postponed; rain.
Evening star., 1915-05-13

home school; terms mod. instruction thorough.
Open all year. Pleasant summer home for chill
Evening star., 1915-05-13
his Great Offer
Closing

Only few days more and this offer is closed. AL
ready hundreds upon hundreds of sets have been
snapped up by appreciatng readers. Nothing but
words of praise be heard all sides for the good
work doing-nothing but words of appreciation
for the great results the books are giving.
Evening star., 1915-05-13
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.

Oakland. .: Portland, /.
san Francisco. 4: Venice. 3.
Salt Lake City, 4; Los Angeles. I.
Evening star., 1915-05-13

81. Cath. Inst. Position. q. G. Acad.
Agnes Goertz. ..... Guard ..........A .Abbie King
Evening star., 1915-05-13

NORTH CAROLINA LEAGUE.
All games postponed: rain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29
Unatiractive Farm Homes.

More than 80 per cent Of the farm
houses III this section give one the impress
sion that their owners are just camping
ont ~ -oiourning for 4 brief period. with
the idea of moving on at the first oppor-
tunlty. While the farm house may be fairly
good and have a few Of the comforts Of q
home, IN most eases the resemblance to a
fixed abode stops AT this point. There are
no trees on the premises, either for fruit
or shade. There are no flowers in the
yard. and III many eases there j. no gar
den. II Is often the ease that there Is not
2 cow or 4 pig on the farm. and at many
oI the farm houses there are no chickens.
ln fact. the surroundings are those Of a
temporary camp rather than VI 4 perman-
emit homc.-Beaumont Enterprise.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29

OTHER PAPERS OPINIONS.
A Fallen Meteor.

In Mexico a meteor has fallen. For
many months it pursued it, self consuming
way across those far southern skies, it,
path marked by fiery evidences Of it, pass
ing. Like q star Of first magnitude it ap-
peared. Now it, dying sparks are but a
FAINT mockery of its former brilliance.
lived. Before it shall have become a ira
dition, let it, last Pickering testify TO it,
existence. Ii was in the spring Of the cur
rent year that the Aeuas Calientes con
v%ention. pcrSoniiied BY protessedly pa
triotie but woefully misguided Mexicans.
began il northward march on a self-im-
posed mission To redeem the land Of the
ancient MoctezumaS. With eight thousand
troops. well equipped and fired with zeal.
the convention party. caravan-hke. set ont
across the country. Laden with field guns.
with paper money and with presses for the
manufacture of unlimited quantities Of
currency. the would-be %,aviors Of Mexico
followed a brilliant way for 4 time. They
promised great achievements, for had they
not declared themselves c~uStodians Of
Mexico's sovereignty! But they rocked not
of any but themselves. and their way be
came 50 fiery hat it must have obscured
amy imaginary flaming guide In the skies.
Rapidly di~intcgrating, with no means Of
recruiting its strength and no excuse for
seeking ~uccor, the party was soon reduced
to pitiablc numbers. In rags and in hun
ger the few remaining members of the par
ty, approaching the city Of san Luis Po-
to~i, begged for the privilege Of surrend-
cring. AZ last accounts they had crept
into the historic mining town vi Guadal-
cazar, IN The state of San LUIS Poto~i,
shrinking tugitlyc~. afraid to acknowledge
comrade~hip with their own leaders. and
had sent q weary messenger into the city
~ SAN Luis Potosi I'd pray for amnesty ut
the feet of the constitutionalists, whose
principles they had sought ~ destroy.
San Antonio Light.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29
The SLAUGHTER of Birds.

The ruthless slaughter Of our common
birds cost the people OF the United States
81 600 100000 annually. according tn \ re-
cent statement of Colonel G.. {. Shields.
president Of the League Of American
Sportsmen. Cotton growers. he says, lose
500. 600 600 2 year BIZ the boil weevil.
Why! Because quail. prairie chickens.
meadow larks and other birds which were
formerly there in millions have been swept
away by thoughtlc>S men and bows. The
chlnchbug, he says, costs wheat rover
another 500. 000. 600 and the ITc-.ian flv
$500. 600 600. at takes more than $4,000
cinchbugS to weigh an ounce and nearly
$4,000 lle~~ian flies to weigh the same"
he stated. a quail killed by an expert in
Ohio had in it, craw 1900 cinchbua~. An
other killed in a Kansas wheat field had
10000 lle~Sian flies" lie said experts
have estimated that 4 quail DESTROYS
$4,000 bugs and 100000 weed seeds an
nually. lie urges that money spent III the
propagation Of birds tbs. are known to BE-
exterminators Of these pests would doubt
less accomplish much better results In say
ing the crops than the same amount ex-
pended IN trying To devise antidoteS and
other methods Of treatment for the pests
Houston Post.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29
BIRTHDAYS TODAY

pr. Theobald Won Bethmann- Hollweg.
imperial chancellor Of Germany, the head
of the marvellous system of efficiency that
~ holding many enemies 1T bay, = %
years old today. Bethmann- Hollweg was
secretary of state when the kaiser selected
him TO succeed Count Won Buelow, after
that eminent statesman had dared 10 Sug-
.geSt To his imperial master that he had
been indiscreet in some of his speeches.
Bethmann- Hollweg had been a fellow stu
dent Of the kaiser al Bonn university, came
of an old family of Frankfort that was
given u patent, ut nobility in 1910. and the
Emperor William recognized his i%ntellec-
tual strength. lie has closely followed
the suggestions and wishes Of the kaiser.
although he stood anart from the Won Tir-
pitt party. which advocated and pressed
the submarine warfatc. The chancellor
was decidedly wanine n Il leader when
the submarines were king their first
successes. but on the collapse of the Tir-
pitt under-ea campaign. with it, costly
losses IN men and materials and the moral
enmity of the entire world. the imperial
chancellor rose high in esteem IN hi own
country-and throughout the world. DR..
Won Bethmann- Hollweg was born at
llohen- Finow, near Berlin. on November
%. 1856. His people were bankers. and
before the days of the Rothschilds were
leaders in finance and trade. Personally
the chancellor j. very tall and thin, like Il
professor in his carriage, and j. one Of the
most amiable of men.
Hon. Joseph H.. Davies. chairman az the
federal trade commission. 80 today.
General Paul Pau Of the French army.
81 years old today.
Major General Frederick d. Y. Wing of
the British army. promoted for gallantrv
IN the field. 81 years old today.
Rev. Aaron :. Watkins. noted prohibi-
ZIONIST. - years old today.
DR.. Ernest W. Brown. noted mathema
tician Of Yale. 49, wears old today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29
The Awakening of the South.

The south last wear got 1900. 600 coo
for L. 100000 bale sof cotton. The
south this rear will Get 5000 GOO. OOl
for 10. 500000 bales Of cotton. That is
the most striking hut hv no means the
most important Illustration Of the agri-
cultural awakening Of the south. More
important i the fact that the south this
vear nrnduccd p ner rent If the nations
. Gao 000 Nna huShel corn IRON. II is the
most valuable corn crnn ever crown and
Tho Sorth'S share ~ II u worth S516 Tic
"a o. mono than last years @otton.-
New York Press.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29
TODAY IN HISTORY

1530-Died Cardinal Wol~ey, who arose
from 4 butchers boy To prime minis
ter of England. He had a retinue Of
500 servants, and his expenses ex-
ceeded the crown revenues. lie was
suddenly stripped Of the kings favor~
and died IN disgrace.
.l775-Captain Manly Of MarbIehead.
Mass, IN ? privateer captured an
ordnance brig of English coast, and
later captured three British supply
ships.
17S0-Died Maria Theresa, iIlustrious en-
press Of Germany.
ls02-Ohio admitted u the Union.
lol2-American troops. 400 in number.
embarked for invasion Of Canada. I'M
der General Smyth.
lS30-Revolt of Poland began nj Warsaw.
in consequence of the severe and in
sulting conduct of Grand Duke Con-
stantine.
1S47-Pre-byterian mission in Walla
Walla valley, Oregon. attacked by In
dians and several missionaries slain.
1S72-Died Horace Greeley. famous Amer
lean journalist. aged 81.
l914-CoIorado mine operators accepted
President Wilson's plan of strike set
element.
lgl4-The War: Russians began the bonn
bardment Of Cracow. Ten miles Of
German trenches in Poland captured
by Russians. Allies hold positions
taken from Germans in Belgium. Brit
ish airmen operating from Suez. re-
port Turks attempting to cross Sinai
desert.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29
May Thank the Governor.

But Governor Ferguson Numbered when
he went into Bell county and made himself
and his administration the issue. That
took the question out Of its normal place
and pitched il on false lines. The probab-
ilities are that the prohibitionistS have
Governor Ferguson to thank for their
splendid victory. for there was deep re-
sentiment at his attempt to control the peo-
plc'~ decision. And il the fight goes On
into next years campaign, a. 1t probably
will. the governor viii have no one to
blame but him4elf.-Waco Timcs-Heruld.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29

We are glad III know that me Liberty
Bell is again safe 10 home, after its visit
to the San Francisco exposition. While III
is a blessed privilege for every place in
which The Bell made a stop on it- triumphal
tour both when westward and when home
ward bound, 90 have the opportunity to
pay homage to This sacred relic IA the
revolution. yet We question the wisdom of
exposing il % the dangers IA such \ trip.
There can be no insurance against train
wreck. and had the Bell been injured or
perchance destroyed ou such Y trip. the
entire country would have mourncd for it.
II would be more meet that Americans
should journey To its shrine ~ pay the
homage due the Liberty Bell. than that il
should be carried through THE country at
such risk, 10 bc used ~ an exposition
feature.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29
COMMITTEE FROM NORTH OF
RIVER MEETS CARRAnZA
Continued from page ID

VI. Dalzell, $. /. Benavides and $. c.
Tucker.
General Carranza this morning received
in addition TO the foregoing committee.
many Americans. both men and women.
who were presented BY American Consul
J. II. Johnson, assisted IN Mexican Consul
Jose u. CARA Of Brownsville. Among
these were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G. Pierce.
Miss Pierce. Miss Gertrude MrClintock.
Mis- Minnie McClintock. Mrs. :. {. Tucker.
Mr.. +. !. Tucker. Mrs. p. m. Tucker. Mr..
Jesse q. Wheeler, Mis- Florence Bell. and
Others.
At III o'clock this morning General Car
rama received Mr.. A. p. Blocksom, wife
Of Colonel A. T.. Block~om. commanding
the United States cavalry On the border.
and her niece, Mis- lmoeene Wagner. and
Mrs.. john II. Preston, wife III Captain
Preston. General Carranza expressed hiS
qualification al meeting the family Of the
commander WI the American forces along
the river. and through Mr.. Frank C..
Pierce thanked the American authorities
for courte~ieS extend to him and his Of
%ficers, and expressed his regret Mat the
orders IN force prevented the American ~
iicers from visiting Matamoros and taking
part IN the social events attendant On hi
visit.
Collector Of Customs Frank rabbi was
also among the callers at General Carran-
za's headquarters, being introduced to the
first chief by Collector Of Custom. Mauro
Tribe Sr. Of the port Of Matam6ros.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29
Europe's Loss Our Gain.

Another direct benefit which has accrued
to the United States ~ \ result Of the
difficulties of our friends in Europe is in
the expansion of tie cotton manufacturing
industry. Germany md Austria. who for
mcrly supplied 2 large part Of the worlds
production ut cotton goods have been en-
tircly cut of from the market; while Eng
land and France. the next most serious
competitors IN cotton goods have had little
opportunity 20 take advantage Of the open
ing. II ha- been left to the United States
and Japan. The most interesting feature
of the cotton statistics just issued BY the
department Ut commerce IL the enormous
IN cotton manufacturing in the
South. During the past quarter century.
consumption IN the cotton growing states
has increased by nearly 500 per cent. while
in New England the increase was only AZ
per cent. During the next decade the
southern cotton industry may bc expected
10 duplicate or triplicate that Increase
Galveston Tribune.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29

CONGRESSMAN MANN's RUDENEss.

Congressman Mam's rnle reply to the
invitation Of President Wilson "a call AZ
the White House to talk over the matter
OF legislation f"r the purpose ot preparing
for national defense may pass all right
with the gallery gods. But to most folk. ID
was about the s~tagic~t piece AZ acting q
congressman ever pulled o0. 81 member
of congress ever gained me applause Ut
any but the cheapest sort Of people by
rndenesS I'd tile chief executive ut lhc GOV
eminent. when no o%fIensc has been offered
by the latter. In Congre~~man Mann'~
ease. the president. instead ~ having offer
ed any %alTrout, had honored him n "a
leader Of the opposition -iarty by inviting
him to discuss a very Important piece ot
the nations b%u~ine-- with him. If there
was any intimation Nj 4 desire IA the part
OF the president to give orders. the public
has not been privileged % receive such in-
formation indicating tlat such was The
ease.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29
PEOPLE OUT Ell
MASS TO SEE FIRST CHIEF
(Coatinued from page ID


the time he left Vera Crnz. saying he want
ed to became acquainted with all his people
and their needs. lie expressed the hope
that peace would soon be restored
throughout the republic. and informed the
people on the efforts that are being made
by the government for improving the
monetary system and to ~recstabli~h II NJ
its former value.
The crowd fingered in front Of the Gus
toms house long after dark and long after
the first chief had retired 10 the temporary
headouarters provided for him on the see
ond floor Of the customs house. Official
business then occupied the attention Of
General Carranza. Those who had the OPP
portunity To see the first chief at first hand
found him thoroughly democratic. yet dig
nifed and altogether unaSSuming. While
his day had been q busy one and he had
found little time to attend his affairs of
state he very courteuu~ly received n few
visitors. General Carranza remained III
his headquarters ut the customs house I'm
til 10 o'clock when he. accompanied IN
Mrs. Carranza and Miss Carranza. their
daughter, attended the ball given at the
Teatro RefOrma IN their honor.
Visit at ReynOsa.
While General Carranza was expected III
reach Matamoros nj / o'clock Saturday
n tt - v.m ... I..r. It'll A IN a..
he had decided to spend the night III Ca
margo. Sunday morning he spent III Rev
noSa. where Lie. Ilcribcrta B~arroun. the
official spokesman. in an address to the
crowd, told them that rs n border town
the people Of ReynoSa were expected nv
assist the Mexican government in pre,erv-
Ing the good relations with the American
government. They were urged Ia abstain
from all completely with the bandits who
recently caused trouble On the American
side of the border. and he -importuned them
not to be influenced IN the Unreasonable"
acfs Of the NillistaS III NogaleS. sonora.
who fred across the border into American
territory Just before cvucnatImg thc town
IN a last vain attempt 10 involve Mexico
with the United States. Mr.. Barrunn took
advantage III the stops III the various Dor
der towns opposite that part Of the Ameri-
can border recently troubled to make re-
marks along this line, carrying ont the
promise of General Carranza III Nucvo
Laredo To Governor Ferguson IN 10 aIl
possible IN assisting for return OF normal
conditions. iIe said the United states was
friendly to the republic, and, in ease IF
trouble. it, ally.
Practically all Ut General Carrauza's of-
fetal family who had accompanied him
thus far on hi- tour. dropped out III the
party in Coahuila NY wen as the
American representatives who had
been travelling with him. Minister WI For
eign Relations Acuna left for Mexico CITY.
and with him went Consul Silliman and
John w. Belt. special representatives VI
the United STATES with Carranza. A. their
business II mainly with Aruna there wa
no need Of the American agents continuing
the trip with General Carranza.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29
Tricks of the Trade.

A coIvum writer. lots of times.
When space i hard 20 Kill
VIII write Il bunch Of nonsense rhymes
Like this one-iuSt to fiji.
w. Kee Maxwell. in Peoria. Journal
The dentist has 4 different trick.
He hammers with a will
At hunks Of concrete mixed with brick
When he starts in to fill.
C. A. Leedy. in Youngstown Telegram
The landladv is up-to-date
To make some on her bill;
She gives her hoarderS turnipS. pruneS
And other junk, to fill.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29
Brewers Hearing is Resumed Today

Nv N~~UIIIFFW ITHNS.I
Austin. Texas. Nov. % Postponed
hearing of the states antitrust suit
against Texas brewcricS was set for to
day. Otto Wahrmund If the San Anto-
MO Brewing company. and former mem
Der Of the legislature from ReNar rountv
was expected to be- the first witness for
the state. The hearing was postponed
from Nov. % by agreement of counsv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29
NOTICE To SuRScRIRFRs

EubscrihPTs IN the CITY 0f Brownsville who
ali 70 receive The Herald regularly are re-
luested 10 notify the office promptly. Telephone
No. z New subscribers should receive their
lrst paper. not later than the second day after
subscriber, even in the most distant sections Of
the city, should receive bis paper not later than
S.45 n m
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29
Our Uppity Mann servant.

Jimmy Mann says the president can't
call him to the White House to give him
orders. Just like the peoples Mann Serv-
TO get uppity.-Corpus Christi Caller.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29

That northern school teacher who
turned over to the police two l3-ycar-old
boy pupils who con~pircd III kiss her i-
sadly lacking in appreciation. l. il not
often that Y l3-ycar-old boy wishes to kiss
anvbodv-even a~ Il Joke.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29
The Optimist.

The Optimist goes through this life with
a song.
His good cheer he never lets dim:
For he doesn't care much what happens.
as long
As il doesn't happen To him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29

Checks should be made payable TO The
Brownsville Herald Publishing Co. Business
communicable should ~ addressed 10 tie
company. and Items. l~ottors. etc. intended for
publication should be addressed To Editor. The
Herald, Brownsville. Texas. Letters intended
Tor publication should br signed with the fell
name Of the writer. The name viii not be
printed If not desired. but Il will Ice evidence
Of good faith on the part M the writer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29

Several prominent Americans cam testify
to the truth of Myron T.. ilcrrick'~ recent
remark to the effect "That This IL 4 two
party country" And some more prominent
Americans may yet learn the lesson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29

The Herald il delivered by c~arriers reg
nlarly employed by The Herald to subscri-
bers' homes IN Matamoros, Mexico; West
Brownsville. San Benito. Harrington. Lyford.
Raymondviile, MERGED pharr. McAllen. Mis-
sion and Edinburg If. latter point the most
distant from thc office Of publication, is
reached AZ 0:f5 O'Clock on the afternoon or
publication. 4 special automobile service
being employed from SIN Jran. Texas. Sub
scribers not receiving their papers regular
" should notify the local agent. or write The
Herald RrnWn~vfilp Tex.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29

Do YOU realize that there are only
TWENTY-FIVE more shopping days before
Chriefma.l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29

Satan cares nothing whatever about
n mans attending church on the Sabbath
If he gets his services the other SIX DAYS
ia the week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29

There Is AZ least one thing women ran
do that men can't and that Is To say
r~good-bye' gracefully.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29

Do Your Christmas shopping before i
oct. too late III do Ell early.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29

How strange ID I'm THAT only sensible
folks agree with Us.
\ woman's face NAV be- her fortune.
but men usually get nm On their nerve.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-29

Yes. SIS. you may wear rutfles on your
stockings II vou like. It's up to you.