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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
Causes Yesterdays Fights.

Investigating tie cau-r- ~ yesterday II
two fights between American soldiers and
Nexican~ across the Rio Graudc. army "t-
fcero found there are q variety oi causes
no..ihle. in addition To- the after effects ~
the INDEPENDENCE day celebration. The
place where the fighting occurred ai
Brownsville. although within the city limits,
j. not in a settled territory and has ETY.
WAYS given more or les trouble tn the
Tinted States customs authorities because
Of smuggling. The fight near Donna. about
fifty miles M the Rio Grande from here.
occurred III the Lo~ Bonita- banks. also n
notorious Smugglpr-' crossing. Every ieht
between American soldiers and McXican~
ON the onpo~tc side oi the river ha- start
ed at some crossing whore there ha~ al-
wavs been suspicion of SMUGGLING Per
sons interested in these cr"~-lng~ nclud"
not only ~mugelcr-. but men who have quit
smuggling bccau- their political friends are
NOT IN power III Mexico. and men NH" hold
blood grudgc~ against former -mugshn"
accomphceS.
Among officials here il il suspected that
many of these men would find ii to their
interest frequently to stir up trouble ~
the hope that some ot their enemies gei
killed or arrested Officials do not brhcv'
that >nch plots form more than fraction
Of the causes II the trouble, but IA believe
they are source VI real danger
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
MexiCanS Demand Arms.

That Mexican residents of Matamoru~
were greatly worked mp over the firing near
the city was indicated during III height
when 2 number appeared before the head
quarters nf General Natarrate. and de-
mandcd arms and ammunition with which
to fight the Americans. The tumuIt wa
finally quoted by army officers.
Consul !. IT, Johnson ~ Matamoro~ who
visited the scene of fighting ou the Mcxi-
can side, said that hi~ investigation
brought ont the fact that MeXicail~ on the
Mexican side have for some time been try
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
5000 V|LL|STAS,
1000 CARRANZA
MEN MAY FIGHT
BATTLE is EXPECTED SOON IN THE
REGION 70 MILES NORTH OF MA
ZATLAN. ON WEST COAST
NEWS vILLISTA MOBILIZATION is
RECEIVED TODAY - CARRANCIS-
TAS READY FOR CAMPAIGN.

MaZatlan. sonora. Mex. Sept. l>-A
battle i expected soon ia the region Of
Naponctta. seventy miles north uf here
between 5000 Villa troops aud part oi
The command of General Manuel Die
glcZ. Seven tm.uSand CarrancIStaS ara
TOW moholizcd ia this section. News Of
the mobilization of the Villa forces was
received TODAY and active preparations
for Il campaign il being made hv the
commanders uf the CarranZa armies in
this section.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
Army Guards Closely.

The army patrol now guarding the Rio
Grandc banks i probably the closest net
work uf guards ever stationed along tins
section of The boundary. This guard il j.
believed has interfered with the other ope-
rations Of lawbreakers in addition 10
merely the flight across the river Of bor-
der bad men. The region the army j. now
undertaking to patrol has been for years
w sort at free shooting preserve for law
less persons. This explains in part why
IN spite of precautions by soldiers. il i -
easy for fighting to start.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
DAM WATERFELl
6 FEET; FRESH
RISE COMING
nv A.sncintal Pros. J

Austin. Texas. sept N. Wafer M the
Austin dam rrrrdrd six feet last night
but there were signs cf a fresh coming
aiwn this morning. AMI residents on the
lower Colorado river are being warmed
than an inundatiun ~ rNpc 'cd
NJ serious damage - far has hcrn
done at Austin. hut il j. reported that
several floor gates oi The dam have been
swept away. This. even IL true. will not
aiia.t the main structure
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
FASTEST MILE YET
TRAVELLED DIRT
.TRACKBY BURMAN

Providence. r. u. sept IS Bob
Burman today drove the fastest mile
ever Travelled over a circular dirt track
when he finished in torty-fyc and
thrcc-quarter seconds at the races
here TODAY
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
ssss ..sssss

INC t. get GonzaIo Diego. a Spanish
resident vi the American side residing near
the bank oi the river Ia the Ramirena dis
trict. Diego j. sand to have made enemies
on the Mexican side of the river
Gunzalu Diego and Juan Lamb occupy
the same house at Ramirena Diego has
lived IN this section for wears.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
A Cardinal is Dead.

Florence. Italy. Sept. h. Via Paris
The death l. announced ~ Cardinal
llprenzclli. archbishop of Lucca and pre-
feet of the Congregation Of Studies
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
PAN-AMER|CANS
DISCUSS MEXICO
HOWEVER. NO DEFINITE PROGRAM
HAS BEEN REACHED-MAY BE
PROLONGED MEETING.

New York y. y. Sept ~ The Pan
AQicricau diplomats discussed M long
session tuda, McNico'S Internal AMI in
tcrn;.lional silicultiG> withuMl reach
Ing 4 definite program I, which All
could subscribe The sessions may u.
prolonged indefinitely
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
CHANGES LIGHT
THAT SAMPSON
STILL ALIVE

Denver. colo. Sept. IS Chances that
Rev. Thornton sampson. the aged
Austin Tex minister and educator. are
alive are deemed slight now by expert
rnced molntamccr> who have been
searching the wild> since sampson di>
appeared more than two weeks ago
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
ARMY A|RMAN Is
OUT WITH A NEW
FLIGHT RECORD

san Diego. tul., Sept lo Ilruiru
amt Walter lHliatorro. " military uva
tUr. was acclaimed today u- hu,lur
-ct new worlds record fur m SIMS.
tanned tIi4ht when yesterday hr DARN
manned in Chs IAN q hours and lN mii
utc~ II IL estimated that he flrv
more than 500 miles.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
Turkish Position Was DESTROYED

'FF T'"TF''TTTTFE IVHNtT
London Sept. Is Paris announce today
hot French troops hav, destroyed rurk
~h position on thc GaiIipoi PENN ula lr
he warfare on thc Straits ot thr narda
uclc~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
Consul Garza's Investigation.

Carranza Consul J. 4. Cara. after m-
yestisnting the scene If yesterdays fight
ON the American side ot the river sand hc
beleves that Mexican residents ~ Browns
Vile who were Responsible Tor the cavalry
natrol being sent ~ the river bank did mot
tell the truth IN the story which caused th"
investigation to br made The story. a-
reported Ia Fort Brown. was that horse
had been shot and bullets had struck the
home of a Mexican near the hank ot the
river Yesterday morning.
Mr.. Cara said that MeNlcan~ 70 whom
he talked showed him three bullet holes ~
the houSe. hut said that the last one ~
those bullet, had been fired 4 week AGO.
They also told him that the horse was NOT
shot. hut died of disease When Consul
Cara. who went to the scene with iIcu-
tenant f. J.. ~ Glass. who commanded
the cavalry that engaged ~ Yesterday 4
6sht. arrived at the place rs found that
the horse had already been partly skinned
a.. examined the animal a, far ~ pos
side but sand he could find 10 bullet h"le~
I,.uteuant GaSS said also that he did rot
see any bullet holes. though he did not
make 4 close examination at the ANIMAL
Nevertheless, when Lieutenant Glass
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
AIIeQeG Spy Executed.

London. Sept. l.. II WaS officially an
nouncrd today spy. name not given.
wae executed here Yesterday after II
trial.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
THE WEATHER FORECAST.

The following weather forecast for
the lower gulf states and the Magic
Valley j. issued by the United States
weather bureau ut New Orleans:
Probably showers tonight and sun
day; fresh northeast winds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
ANNEXATION DECLARATION Will
BE ISSUED BY GERMANY SOCh

London. sept lN-A Geneva IL,
patch says W IVY learned that German
soon viii issue declaration annex
that portion WI Belgium ANA Fran.
now under occupation by thr Germ.
troops.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
Beginning Dates Back.

But the beginning ot this ease. like the
birth ot the alleged conspiracy IN which
hey were engaged. dates further back
han this. Ii became known from tc~ti-
nony on the stand that g. +. BRENNAN
-pecial agent Of the department Of Justice.
bureau Of Investigations. had been at work
u this ease for the past ten months. dat
~ back to the general election of 1911
which was under the governments ~uryciI-
'ance. ON the findings ot these secret -crv-
ce operatives was based the case. The
learc~t term of court IN the Corpus Christi
livi~ion was in January. bat for the rea-
-on that the government had not had time
to prepare it- ease IN the two short months
preceding. action ~ court was deferred
mtil the following term. IN Nav.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
Lab0reG Two Weeks.

For two weeks in May aud June th,
body laborcd with the evidence coming
from the 250 witnesses summoned. al
though not all were used At the end Of
the second week the grand jury flied In the
court room, where there prevailed the dra-
matte intensity 20 noticed during trials.
and returned 4 blanket Indictment against
" politicians ot Nuece~ county. The eases
were set for September q their bonds were
arranged. and the court officials. circu,
like, packed up their goods and chattel..
and moved to the next "~how town"
Skirmishe~ OF counsel, consisting of de-
murrers, motions, supplemental demurrer,.
and other weapons used bv lawyers while
not actually trying the ease. were offered
during the first two days Of the court. 4
motion for plea III abatement was LOST atte,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
TRIALS
HISTORY, 5 MEN
STAND CONVICTED
REVIEW or CASE WHICH INTEREST
ED ALL TEXAS SHOWS MANY
TENSE "NEWSY" SITUATIONS.
SIXTEEN ACQUITTED, 5 CONVICTED
AND ONE MISTRIAL is FINAL
REPORT OF JURY.
by 4. +. Cooke.)

Corpus Christi. Texas. Sept. ls.-The
lury III the election fraud case returned
it, verdict III 3 :4l o'clock Friday after
noon, but the news did not reach the public
untN thirty minutes later because news
papermen were not allowed tu leave the
court room until the defendants and Jury
had left the court room. verdict OF guilty
was returned for five Of The forty one de-
PENDANTS. charged with violation OF section
p of the penal code ia the general elec-
iion Of 1911. Those convicted are:
HENRY STEVENS.
ED CASTLEBERRY.
LEO BOLEE RIGGS.
TOM DUNN.
AUGUST UElILINGER.
The jury disagreed IN the ease Of Coun-
ty Judge M. Il. Timon Of Nuccc- county.
The defendants charged with violation
nf section - were all dismissed Eighteen
previously dismissed were acquitted a. in
-tructcd. and Judge ". y. Hopkins was de-
Jared not guilty a. instructed.
With the verdict ot guilty for five NJ the
tlleged con~pirator~ III the case ~ thc
United States ~. w. f. Timon 1T al..
brought IN Friday afternoon IN the still
Ic~ ~of the court room by the twelve good
men and true" one of the hardest tonight
and most bitterly discussed legal battle
South Texas has come TO close. The
arm of the government Of the United
States last june was extended down into
Nucce~ county. and. through the medium
y federal grand Jury. returned indict-
meni~ against - prominent politicians and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
First IntimatiOn of Probe.

The first ntmatIon that there was an
election probe to w conducted was the
-ummoniug NJ 215 witnesses before the
rand Jury was empaneed. ii required m
M Christi at the time could have re-
rnircd the evidence Of 250 persons. unless
should have been something important
and with the memory Of Terre Ilaute still
fresh ~ their minds. those summoned. and
others interested politically were practically
certain that an election Investigation was
- bc under way. Oh the morning the
,rand Jury was empancl, II required 81
-cntiremen to make the required rs. Bnt
.wo Corpns Christians. and the sole rep
re~entative~ ot NucccS county were on
This Jury. They were questioned a. to
their acquaintance with conditions and at
iiclal~ ~ Nuecc- county. Judge Burns de-
lIvercd hi~ charge IN a manner which left
no doubt IN the minds of those interested.
ne sand the jury was 10 investigate alleged
cons ~plracie~" IN the general election. and
made hi~ statements very board. ~ that
III III II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18
Local Weather Observations.

The following local weather obSer-
vatlonS, covering the 24hour period
ending at 2. m. today. are furnished
BY the United States weather station.
Fort Brown:
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-24
A~ouston's Tax Experiment.
From the Kansas CITY Star.

Houston. Tex. has a remarkable tax
commissioner. His name is ]. j. Pas
toriza. and he is a man of ideas. He
had a notion that Houston ought to en-
courage industry, not discourage it. He
also had a definite conviction that the
personal property tax was light on tax
dodgers of ample means. but bore heavily
on helpless and conscientious persons who
paid out of all proportion to their wealth.
Considering all these things and some
others. Mr.. PASTORAL let it be known tina
he expected to be blind to personal prop
erty, that he expected to see about a
quarter of the improvements on land. but
that he had an eagle eye for the value of
the land itself. and particularly of va
cant lots. This policy of his was uncon-
stitutional. of course. But the tax com
missioner explained what he proposed to
do. and Houston let him try 1t.
After four years OF this sort of thing
under the commission form of govern
ment. some of the land owners who were
holding choice corner lots unimproved be-
gan to complain bitterly of their taxes
and organized a campaign to beat Mr..
Pastoriza for reelection. He replied in
two advertisements, telling what he q
done. and then sat back waiting for the
election. He was reelected last month
by 3 vote of 1868 to 1868.
Apparently Houston rather enjoys the
experiment of relieving industry and it's
products SO far as possible from axe
ton.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-24
King and Butcher.

The hero of the hour in western Europe
is King Albert, of Belgium. 1t Is pre-
dicted that later legends viii gather about
him as about King Arthur. Charlemagne,
the gallant Henry Nv and Dagobert. His
fondness for the common people, his every
day pleasantness and good humor are en-
shrining him in the popular mind as a
hero. One of the stories extant is of an
episode that took place during the siege
OF Antwerp. Retailers had greatly adj
vanced the prices of certain provisions.
One butcher was particularly noticeable
because of his rapacity. One day the king
appeared in the market. The sovereign
had drawn a rough wool hat we'll down
over his eyes and had covered his uni
form with a long blouse. Thus muffled up
he appeared before the butcher as one Of
the waiting throng. When his turn came
he asked for a pound of beef and at the
moment of it's delivery he expressed him.
self astounded at the price. He spoke Of
his poverty, the difficulty of maintaining
his Family. All in vain. The butcher de-
manded instant payment or fall out Of
line. With a quick movement the poor
man took off his hat and removed his
blouse. He was recognized at once as the
king. and acclaimed with shouts. The
crowd was about to demolish the butchers
stall and visit the dealer with personal
violence when the king interviewed, and
the crowd. diverted from it's purpose, car
ried the peoples king away on it's shout
7orc
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-24
USE WHOLESALE METHODS.
1919, by the Mcclure News
uaner SYndiCatel

Copyright. 1918, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
The retail methods that prevail in
most kitchens are appalling in their
wasteflllness-both of time and ma
terial. 1t has often been said that ii
a business man, an organizer. could go
into the usual house. he could, If he
put his mind to it. effect time saving,
money saving changes by organizing
h work. There is NJ reason in the
world why. any intelligent woman
should no herself put her house in an
efficient. economical condition. And
perhaps the first thing she should do
to effect the desired change is to get
rid of the retail methods she en-
ploys.
To begin with. if YOU have facili-
ties for storing. and III you cam pos
money required. buy supplies in guam
tity. Much money can be saved in
this way.
Use ali the by-products of your
cooking. Learn to utilize dry bread
for buildings and crumbs. trimmings
leftover vegetables for salads. left
over meats for %croquets. ragouts and
meat pies.
Have the work in our house done
Systematically, and so save the time
and energy always required to do
work When no system Is planned out
and carried through.
Make things in large quantities.
1t takes little longer to make soup
stock enough for a week than 1T does
to make III stock enough for n
meal. So, on Il day when the work
of the cook allows it. have the soup
kettle simmering long enough to give
stock enough to serve as the founda-
ton for the weeks supply of soup.
Roll out all stale crackers and
bread. after it has beer made crisp in
the oven. into crumbs. and store these
away in a glass fruit jar. This takes
hardly longer than it takes to roll out
enough crumbs for one batch of GRO
quets.
Boil enough potatoes to warm over
for three or four days. These keep
on the ice and can be varied by
relocating in different ways.
h who gets in the habit OF
doing such housekeeping as she can
do in a wholesale way will soon wish
that dishes could be washed a weeks
supply at a time and that all other
daily duties could be gathered to-
gether and done in bulk.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-24
canoejna in the Rain

have used the same provision-sack
for over IL years-an oblong affair of
heavy duck. with top Tapping over to
buckle twice in front, and with
shoulder-straps behind. I am not able,
therefore, to discuss the merits of any
other bag. Here, again, it is not the
kind Of bag that cunts so much as
the method of handling it.: but in a
bag of this kind surely things are
always more get-at-able. With any
kind, the cool for the day should de-
eide at the morning packing what he
will use for lunch, and perhaps dinner.
and place these near the top, so that
If he meets a rainy lunch all his stuff
is easily available and under cover;
and always there should be placed at
the bottom of this kind of bag articles
that will take no harm from a wetting
ham. potatoes, certain dried fruits,
some canned goods-but never the lat
ter where they will press the back in
portaging.
Having unspoilable goods at the bot
tom, though, is not enough: n does
not like to get even these wet. hence
1t is well to put in the canoe crosswise
under this bag pieces of poles about
two and one half inches thick.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-24

(coAnnusd nsxs weolEl
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-24
She Joined In. Too.
From the Kansas City star.

From the Kansas City Star.
'"But why did you leave your last
place?" the lady asked the would be-
cook.
ITO tell the truth. mum. I just
couldn't stand the way the master an
the missus used to quarrel. num-"
Dear me! \ Do you mean to say that
they actually used to q~uarrel?"
.'Yis, mum, all the time. When It
wasn't ne en- hilr.. It was me an her"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-24
The obiecz lesson.

Teacher-When both hands are up.
what time is it?
Johnny-Time to uppercut, ma'am.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-24
The Universe.

Frosh-How's everything?
Junior-Oh, she's all right.-Ohio
Sun Dial.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-24

1t is a sad thought, but true. that
mothers little lamb may grow up and
have a foul tongue.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-24

You have noticed, of course, that a
small man can feel just as big as the
rest of us.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-24
Principle.

Principle.
Mr.. Given-Do you believe finding
is keeping?
Weary Willie-Not in the case OF
work, ..um.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-24

Some men are so thick that they
seem to be immune from temptation.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-24
Very Much s.

Very Much So.
Il heard of a duel lately which
was fought with wax bullets"
THAT was quite a cereous matter"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-24
The Classic vogue.

Tue CLASSIC vogue.
DO you admire the classics?" in
quired the student.
WELL" replied the t%heatergoer, 81
don't care much for it in literature,
but it's all right in dancing
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1915-12-10
WHEAT CONVENTION
JANUARY 4, 5, 6
Tenth Annual Meeting viii BE {.
at State CoIle2e-Smut Discus
sions Are Slated

The tenth annual wheat co...
ton, under the auspices of the G.
Growers, Shippers and Millers
ISOLATION of the state of Washing
sill be held at the State Cole
tuesday, Wednesday and Thulsa
January 4, and 6, and ABRAMS
.1ents have been made 20 have pr.
ent as speakers some of the most G.
eTlenced men available in thes
ines As has been the custom f.
several years past, the smut quesriu
yill be made one of the big feature
If the convention, and at least a pal
Of one day will be given over entire
y to a discussion of this problem
DR.. F. d. Head, plant pathologist OF
the state experiment station, will cut
inc the results of smut experim ents
en- the station farm, and several
farm ers who have had experience
with the pest will take part in the
smut discussions.
Samuel Glasgow of Spokane,
president of the Centennial Milling
company, will deal with the smut
problem from the standpoint of the
grain buyer and shipper, phase of
the question which has boon to a
great extent overlooked n rtevious
meetings.
Leo Peterson, editor Of the Com
mercial Review, Portland, will speak
on the subject, The Disposition of
the Northwest Wheat Crop" Lester
Daley of PalOuse, a successful log
raiser will tell of the value of field
peas as compared with wheat in con
necton with hog raising. J. V. Nc
Call, state president of the Farmers
Union, has been assigned the sub
ject Financing and Marketing Pro-
ducts"
Different sessions will be dego-e !
to the problems of the grain grover,
the shipper and the miller, but every
session will be of interest to the
general farmer. Considerable in
terest is manifested in the conven-
ton this year and a large attendance
is reported
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1915-12-10
FARMERS UNION CONVENTION

The Whitman County Farm ers
Union will meet in convention at the
K. of P. hall this morning at 10000
O'Clock. At noon a big dinner will
be served to the delegates by the
members of Pullman local 1t is ex-
pected that State President Mccall
will be one of the speakers, as we'll
as A. D. O'Kelley, who is visiting all
the Whitman county locals and Civ
ing an illustrated lecture on the sue
cessful business enterprises of the
Farmers Union. Prof. Leonard Heg-
nauer of the w. S. G. will also give
an illustrated lecture on some sub
ject of particular interest to the
farmers and much important bust
ness will come up for action. A large
attendance of delegates from all
parts of the county is expected.