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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
AZ DEGREES FALL
IN TEMPERATURE
MUCHLY FORECASTED N0RTHER
HITS VALLEY AND CAUSES BIG
TEMPERATURE DROP.

Hitting Brownsville and the Lower Rio
Grandc Valley 1T 10 o'clock Sunday aft
ernoon. the first really cold noriher of the
season within ten hours had caused = drop
III temperature from Sh.5 degrees to IT.
degrees. Il drop of - degrec~ Despite
the fact that frost 10 the coast had been
predicted and warnings sent ont broadcast
IN fruit and vegetable erower- N the coast
country. the thermometer failed "a 20 10
the freezing point. and the thousands Of
acres of vegetables in The Magic Valley
are safe from dc-iructinn. 1T least hv the
present cold. a further frost warning wa
issued today. but weather reports today
from M the state do not Indicate more
severe cold than occurred during last
night.
The northcr opening the fall season IN
the Lower Rio Grande broke month";
pleasant. summary weather. such weather
a- might bc had in the months of June.
Therefore the citizens ~ this section Were
altogether unprepared for the norther. II
heing sunday there wa~ no opportunity To
huv wood or Oh or the other necessities ~
make warmth. and SUNDAY night wa pas
IA without these comforts However. today
opened bu~ilv for the hardware men in the
Valley. and there wa~ lively demand
throughout the day for stoves and piping.
wood and kerosene. Coal ' not used IN the
Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
Eligible Men From
England Of Age OF
Soldiers Not Wanted

Montreal. Nov. l5.-Eligiblc men ot
military age who are coming To Canada
are not being welcomed at Quebec. ac-
cording 10 reports The Immigration
commissioner at Quebec was overheard
giving one Strappine immigrant = cruel
ling. You are not wanted over here.
the commissioner said. we do not want
men of military age rnmng over from
Britain To grab the Jobs IN Canada Of
! those who have gone to the front II =
also said that the immigration officials
are only waiting the word from Ottawa
to bar ont all male immigrants Of mill
tary age.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
Sanitary Commission
Elects Chairman AT
Forth Worth Meeting

Fort Worth, Texas. Nov l5.-The state
livestock sanitary commission. M Y meet
ing called for today here. wa- w select Y
chairman and transact other important
business. J. II. Avery. who recently re-
signed a. chairman. ha~ been succeeded IN
Dave H. Cunningham WI Comanch, ~ Y
member Of the commission and Il wa. oen-
orally believed the commission here today
would select Cunningham ~ it, chairman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
$500 Serbians Taken.
lRv Assnclnted Iress. J

London. Nov. l5.-Thc capture pa $500
SerhIan- ~ the Buearian~ and Tcnion~
wa~ reported today BY Berlin. Seven thou~-
and are reported to have been taken by the
Bulearian~ with seven cannon. Five can
non are reported io have been taken hy the
Tcuton~. Paris report~ 4 renewal ~ heavy
fighting with the throwing of hand erenade-
on the western front. following the severe
fighting nf sunday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
Thanksgiving Day
Pardons Issued
By'T The Governor

Austin. Texas. Nov. l5.-Following a
custom established wears ago. Governor
James r. Ferguson will issue number ~
pardon~ to prisoner m Texas penal n~ti-
tutfons which will permit the recipients TO
rench their old homes IN time Ia eat their
next Thanksgiving dinners there The lit.
i i understood here. will include between
~ and 10 deserving convict~ Tor whom the
hoard of pardon~ has recommended execu-
tive clemency.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
TO RE|NSTATE
P.0. EMPL0YE
WAS DISCHARGED BECAUSE HE CRIT
ICISED PRESIDENT FOR HIS
ENGAGEMENT.

Washington. u. C.. Nov. f5.--Presi-
drRi Wilson today instructed PoStmas-
To-. General PIrleSon to rciprtate George
Burkilt. removed Is assistant poStmaS-
i,r at Winnetra 1l.. because he rriii-
yiSed the president for his engagement
% marry. The president >aid that Bur
kiti should nDI h, discharged because
of the criticism. Olher charges. if any.
are not affected
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
Boys Pig Club Encampment.
lrv AS1apiafp1 prrSSl

Waco. Texas. Nov. L. Prize winning
members Of boys corn. cotton. beef .-
pig clubs. comprised the student holy e
IN encampment s~hol which opened h'
today at the Cotton Palace and Nh n
will bc conducted through SUNDAY nrNf
Tents and model camp equipment were
furnished the Youngsters by the Woo
Natinal Guard.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
Leap Year Agone And
E H.R Green Is Safe
No Marriage For Him

It. Lcui~. Mo. Nov ll.E. III II.
Green of Tcrcrll Texas ~ years oil
and not n handsome ~ hc used 90 be-
will bc i confirmed hy-hclnr III III rAM
Get TN leap year 1916 without taking
matrimony" h. told reporters lsr- Tnl'y
when he stepped of for H. minutes hc-
tween trains to Ne wYork. lie j. ihp
son of Hcttv Green. the worlds richest
woman
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
Freezes Occurred
Last Night Over
Parts of State

Dallas. Texas. NOV. H.. Freezes oc-
CURED in various parts If Texas last
night. the Scvcrc>t lt'ing recorded at
Ballineer. in North West Texas. which
registered twenty degrees above zero,
according to reports reaching here to
day. Continued cold weather il cX-
pcctcd tonight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
Russian Defeat.
Try Associated Prcss.1

Berlin. Nov l5 The defeat If the Rus
-ian~ i'll Gacia wa- announced today IN
the war. office statement. which says the
troops of General won Li~meen drove back
the Russians from >tyr river. clearing the
entire wc~i bank
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
Liquor Shipments
Must Be Labeled

Washington. ID. g., Nov. l5.-The Su-
prcme court today held that person who
~hip~ liquor without labelling IL ~ -ucb
from one state 70 another j. punishable
IN either state. This ovcrrue, the actin. of
the Kansas federal court
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
New Hampshire Murder Trial.

Portsmouth. \ H.. Nov. 1.-THE trial
az Mrs Mary Burns for The alleged muir
der of her husband Frank Burns. by
noison nj Nottingham ahout wear ago.
viii begin TO-DAY in the Rockingham
County Superior court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
Reconstruction.

Laredo. Tex. Nov -. Governor Luis
Cabalcro of the state ~ Tamaulipa~
announced today that the ~ facto gov
crnmcnt VIII arrange for The rebuilding
of the DESTROYED state federal buildings
which the IIucrti~ta~ fired when they
evacuated Nurvo Laredo last wear III
This IL done an unusual building boom
will result The arrival of General Car
rama and his party j. expected soon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
Oklahoma Crude Oil
Advances To ST Mark

Tulsa. Okla. Nov. l5.-The price ui uk
Iahuma crude oIl today advanced ru uur
dollar barrel. an increase ~ ten rcut
per barrel. The increase OF saturday
brought crude ~ from eighty tu ninety
cents pcr barrel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
$4,000 Bequest For
Tex. Woman's School

Fort Worth, Trxa-. Nov. l5.-Mr-- bal
Wa-.oncr. widow WI the wealthy cattle
man. today gave the Texas Woman Col
leee S2i conditioned upon the colrer
raising 49, additional ~9OnnO
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
NAC0, SON., NOW
OCCUPIED BY A
CARRANZA ARMY
VILLA TROOPS FLED TOWARD VILLA
LAREDO WITH cARRANzA cav
AIRY HOTLY PURSUING THEM.
cABALLERo ANNOUNCES GOVERN
MENT WILL ARRANGE TO REBUILD
N. LAREDO FEDERAL HOME.

Washington. -. Ill. Nov H.. The
Carranza agency here today announced
the occupation of Naco. Sonora, saying
the Villa troops fled toward Villa La
redo with 1000 Carranza cavalry In
close pursuit
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
Earl of Seafielt Killed.

Ionday. Nov. l5.-Jame~ 0.ilvic Grant.
the Earl of Scaiield. has been killed in ae
ten in France.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
CHURCHILL EXPLAINS HIS
ADMIRALTY ADMINISTRATION
BOndhOlders Buy Gulf
Coast Lines of Frisco

New Orleans. La. Nov. 15.-The
New Orleans. Texas &Mexico rail
road, subsidiary of the Frisco.
was sold at public auction. here
today bv order of the Federal court.
The road wa~ bought for S6 .000, 900
by Walter L. Taylor. reprc-eniing>
the bond holders.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15

II i probable that Mr. Van DEN
berg. who made the report on the
physical valuation ID the Gulf Coast
Lines Ia the bondholdcr- upon trip
over the lines year aud halt ago
will he made president of the New
Orleans. Texas Mexico railroad
which l. known ~ the Gulf Coast
Lines and that J. :. Pyeatt Of
Houston viii be made general man
ager Of the lines from Brownsville
IN New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
Odd Formula of Changing Name
By IRENE WESTON

curiously enough, Steinhardt to s. Harde
 Occasionally Christian names only have been changed, although the necessity for such changes is not very palpable. Max has been changed to Maxwell, Bertrand to Bernard. Harry to Henry. Fannie to Frances, Edwin to Hugh and Moses to Henry.
 The honor for the longest name with the shortest change undoubtedly belongs to Eleanor Louisa Elizabeth Christophers Marion Crawford, who changed it to Flea nor Louisa Elizabeth Christophers Marion Crawford, the hyphen connecting the last two names having been 'erted by the court at the request of the petitioner. The records show that Adolph Jules Warner changed his name to Truly War ner; Ralph E. Horton to Samuel Israel: Mary D. Selby to Mary Israel; Vaham Seboux to Abran Bonnheim Arthur: Nor man John Oppenhemer to Norman John Norman; David Schomunovitz to David Simpson: Moses Froelch to Moses Sey- mour Froelich; Morris Cobb Solomon to Morris Solomon Coble; John Muslsin to Adolph Whitelaw: Max Cohn to Louis Wilson; Samuel David to Samuel David Kay, and Israel Botkowsky to Isaac Butler.
 A corporation, which is an artificial person. has to go through with practi- cally the same r1gamarole when it's name Is to be changed as a human being and many shipowner who has fancied he would like to give his vessel a new name has given up the attempt when he dis covered what a formidable set of rules established by the United States customs | house. he would have to comply with before he could accomplish his object These precautions In the case of ships have to be taken, in order that the iden- tity of the vessel may not be lost. Buildings and animals upon whom names are also bestowed, may be re- named without any official action, while photographs. typewriters, sewing ma chimes and similar articles which are dis tinguished by numbers instead of names are not the subject of official cogniz- ance either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07

in the brilliant burning monday sun. Hap
 oily, my helmet will protect me from sun
 stroke.' Soon afterward the poor fellow was
 struck by one of the very shells he de- scribed
 Letters. written but not sent, are often found on the battlefield. A newspaper correspondent recently picked up a num-
 Der of post cards. which, had their writers escaped from the enemy's bullets. would
 have found their way to cottage homes. This is a translation of one communica- ton which was discovered upon a dead
 Frenchman's body:
 Farewell.
 has treated us more cruelty than many others. If have not lived to create for you the happiness of which both our hearts dreamed. remember that my sole wish is now that you should be happy. Forget me. Create for yourself some
 happy home that may restore to you some of the greater pleasure of life
 "F'or myself I shall have died happv
 in the thought of your love. My last
 thought has been for you, and for those
 leave at home. Accept this. the last kiss. from him who loved you,
 Letters like this bring the tragedy of the war very near to us. At the time of writing, one can travel by certain ocean routes in scomparativs eafety. But even the peaceful trip ..acrosu
 the mill pond" has had its Adventures, The White Star liner Tsutonic. duftnE ono
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
Jefferson County Building X Loan
 Association
 113 N. 21st Street
 F. M. Jackson, Pres. Chappell Cory, Gen. Mgr.
When Poland Drank Hard

From the London Chronicle.
 Poland was q great country for hard drinking in the olden days. Its last King Stanislaus IL. was solemnly warned by Grand Metman Branicki that he must never expect to become popular unless he got drunk at least twice a week Pan Komarczewsd, who could empty buck etful of champagne at a draught without noticeable consequence. once in company with Pan Sosiejkowsld, high chamberlain of Volhynia, disposed of whole butt of old Hungarian wine at a single sitting. One held his beaker under the bunghole until 1t was filled, and then drank while the other filled his beaker; and so, turn and turn about, they achieved the feat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
SALTS FINE FOR ACHING KIDNEYS We eat too much meat which clogs Kidneys, then the
 Back hurts

Most folks forget that the kidneys. like the bowels, get sluggish and clog, ged and need flushing occa sionaliy. else we have backache and dull misery Tn the Kidney region. severe headaches. rheumatic ,twinges, torpid liver. acid stomach, sleeplessness and all sorts of bladder disorders
 You simply must keep your kidneys active and clean. and the moment you feel an ache or pain in the kidney region. get about four ounces of Jad Salts from any good drug store here, take tablespoonful in glass of water before breakfast for a few days and your kidneys will then act fine. This famous salts Is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice. combined with lithia, and is harmless to flush clogged kidneys and stimulate them to normal activity. It also neutralizes the acids in the urine so 1t no longer irritates. thus ending bladder disorders
 lad Salts is harmless; inexpensiye :: makes a delightful effervescent lfthia- water drink which everybody should take now and then to keep their Kidneys clean. thus avoiding serious complica- tions.
 A well-known local druggist says he sells lots of lad Salts to folks who be- lieve in overcoming kidney trouble while 1t is only trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
MORE WAR STORIES
Another Column of Human Tales
 From the Front

From London Answers.
 So far, we in Great Britain have not come into personal contact with the en- emy. Maybe we never shall But our streets are full of the romance of war which only the man with closed eyes can miss.
 Here is one incident: An old man. poor ly dressed. went into a West London bank. He had read of Mr. Lloyd George S appeal to the country not to hoard up gold, and he produced sovereign from his pocket. ''I hear" he said. that the government wants gold. You can give me coppers for this" He left with bag ful of coppers, proud in the belief that in his small way he had performed his mite toward the country's welfare
 And here is another. The North London police recently noted a series of mys- terious flashes in the sky. They sur rounded the house from the roof of which the flashes appeared to emanate, and, dreaming of German spies, made their way in. But on reaching the roof they discovered nothing more harmless than a lady astronomical student comparing the sky with a map of the heavens which she was examining with the aid of flash lamp.
 A Uhlan's Prayer
 One Of the most touching stories from thc actudi nelu OI Ddttle naS been sent by a Central News correspondent
 At little village near Oudena rde. :, he says, "the people told me how. a few day sago, there came to the village n party of 15 Uhlans, who continued their way to the fighting line Seven of them came back two days later. but eight others had in the meantime been killed.
 My children were at play, said one of the villagers and one of the Iyhlans. large, bearded man, lifted one of them to his knee and wept. T have five chil dren of my own at home" he said Would to God that could have one of them on my knees now! Why must l die?"'"
 Keep my post cards for me- was the parting sally of one young Frencbman n. before leaving Paris for the fighting line. He reflected the optimistic character of his race-an optimism which is of incal- culable worth On the battlefield, and which can turn seeming defeat into a vic- tory.
 Songs Amidst the Smoke
 Indeed, optimism Is more prevalent on the battlefield than people might imagine. Many song is sung or joke cracked while the bullets are flying, and during one engagement . veterinary officer found time to record his impressions in . little notebook. The book was found by his body, and the last note ran; "I can see shells bursting with . white cap of smoke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07

When you are in Rome, you must be named as the Romans are. That seems to be the idea which is responsible for the wholesale change of names throughout the country in recent years.
 In the constantly increasing flood of immigration there are many who desire to adapt themselves to the conditions of their adopted country in every possible way. The legislatures of most of the states have provided means whereby those who wish to change their names may do so upon presenting satisfactory reasons, and the foreigners in our midst have not failed to take advantage of the opportunity offered to expedite their as- smilation in this respect.
 It is very well to be known as Loszo- zynski in Russia. where the name may probably be pronounced without resulting in permanent injury to the speaker S facial muscles but In this country, the more simple 'Leshn," is infinitely safer and more desirable from every stand point.
 A change of this kind is easily ac- complished A petition is drawn up set ting forth the odious name and the new one proposed and the reason for the de- sired change, and is presented to the proper court.
 If the application is looked upon favor ably-and unless some ulterior motive or capricious motive is disclosed such, ap- plications are usually granted as a mat ter of course--an order is made authorz- ing the change and notice of the change Is generally required to be published in some local newspaper designated by the court.
 In New York a complete list of names changed during the proceeding year is published in the annual volume of ses- sion laws passed by the state legislature, and makes interesting reading.
 Running through these lists al random, one may obtain fair idea of the various reasons which induced people to change their names.
 Called by any other name, rose may smell sweet, as Shakespeare assures us but called by any other name a Ro- senchinsky will sound much sweeter.
 That most of the names are changed for business reasons is indicated by the fact that 90 per cent of the applications are made by men.
 The reason for changing such names as Joseph Henry Hrdhcka to Joseph Henry, and Reupe Yuzukjian to Reupen Yuzuk is more or less apparent.
 Long and unwidely surnames are us- ually simplified by removing a section off the tail end. thus: Kinilovsky to Kin ney: Schilansky to Shill; Jarnowsky to Jarnow; Berdichevsky to Berdy Lemp- itsky to Lempit; Odrezinsky to Odrozin; 1; Seamansky to Seaman. Sometimes, how ever, the same object is attained by cutting "a little bit off the top" as for instance. Arndstein to Aandt Steyn, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
Your Natal Day

From the New York Tribune
 Because so very many Americans are so careless about remembering their birth days, their age or the year of their birth. the United States public health service issued bulletin today in which it says:
 Perhaps tile easiest way to remember your age is to form some little jingle or rhyme on your birth year. For instance:
 Tn eighteen hundred and ninety-seven Little Johnnie came from heaven
 In eighteen hundred and eighty-two
 Baby Susie began to boo v
 II IS common occurrence. according to the public health reports, to find children. even Of high school ge, who cannot tell now old they are. If is pointed out that marriage licenses. inheritances and the right of franchise depend on something near accurate evidence as to age. But on the point of the rhyming device the public health service also suggests:
 Never mind what the rhyme is just SO you remember 1t, after reaching the age of 70. you want to prove you ara only 2. why. simply change the. rhylne, and sperhaps people will belieuosthe rhyme 1x they won't bsiicIse you.si
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07

counts In life after all is the love of children and in MT. Eyre's story it is the child who brings together loving hearts which have been estranged. The scenes take place in New York on Christmas eve and the story is particularly appro- priate for Christmas.
 "CAVALRY" By Friedrich Von Bernhardi. Preface by Sir John French. George H. Doran Co.,, Publishers New York.
 Here is the final, the standard book on the use of cavalry, by Frederich Von Bernhardi, and it has been adopted by every army in the world for use in it's military schools.
 For General Von Bernhardi is not only sensational prophet, whose books are selling by the million. He is also one of the greatest cavalry experts the world has known. He here tells both the fun daments of the use of cavalry, and the changes wrought by modern long-range guns and aircraft
 This is a popular edition, for the lay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
PERRY co. FARM

4o1 acres, all good. fertile land. 5 miles from Marion Junction, Ala, on main road, BIO acres in cultivation this year, so acres timber. this entire tract can be cultivated. This place would make an ideal stock and grain farm, 3 different kinds of soil on the place. one-third red land, one third gray and one-third black prairie land. There are over one hundred acres of fine alfalfa land. This place has two Broom houses and 6 tenant houses. wells and plenty of running water. Price a12, 300.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
PERRY co. FARM

42e acres, 10 miles from Marion, Ala, on main road. close 10 school and churches, 50 acres in cultiva- tion. 300 acres in pine timber, will cut 5000 feet to the acre. 400 acres of this land can be cultivated. f room house, 40x50 barn. wells and springs, plenty of running water. This is a fine saw mill proposition Price &4500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
LEGAL NOTICES

Notice
 The board of revenue of Shelby county will receive bids for her convicts for the year 1915, up to March 1, 1915, bids to be sealed and addressed to the Board of Revenue of Shelby county, Columbiana, Ala. For any information write L. L. Saxon, Hard Labor Agent, Columbiana, Ala. l.. l.. SAXON, Clerk Board of Revenue of Shelby County. 2-7-10-17-21