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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
FLETCHER NAMED
MEXICO MINISTER
UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR TO
CHILE is NAMED TO POST IN RE-
PUBLIC-RELATI0NS RESTORED
By Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Dee. 17.-The
diplomatic relations existing between the
United States and Mexico up to three years
ago were fully restored today when Prc-i-
dent Wilson nominated Henry =. Fletcher.
now ambassador To Chile. to be the United
States ambassador to Mexico. Mr..
Fletcher i expected 10 take hi new post
soon. No successor To the Chilean post
has been named
Ell>eo Arrcdondo. recently named Mexi-
can ambassador Ia the United States. i
now in Washington
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Cliy Associated Prcss.)

LAREDO. Texas. Dee. Lille for
Americans in Mexico City nowadays j. not
To be envied, according to the Judgment of
passengers who are passing northward for
the Christmas holidays and ~tnppin. here
cn route With the ncccssaric~ Of life al
almost prohlbitive prices, with typhu> fever
prevalent, conditions have seldom been less
inviting for Americans than right now, say
these travellers.
Cities formerly possessing large Ameri-
can colonies are without Americans now
and the few left in the republic are mostly
those who have been identified with the
Mexican people for year. Some of these
are Confederate veterans who. after the
war between the states. found a more con
genial habitat in Mexico. Others who have
invested in business and married native
women arc clinging To their establishments.
There l. 4 scarcity Of charcoal in the
vicinity Of Mexico City, according to re
ports, and after waShday~ clothes must re
main unroncd, charcoal being the almost
universal fuel for heating irons.
The typhu~ situation ha~ become acute
within the past several months, although
the disease j. said 10 have existed in Mex
leo City for years. While Carranza Of
iicials scout the reports that the epidemic
has reached q serious stage the unea Sine~S
Of Mexican residents i apparent in the
travel away from the capital.
Notwithstanding the typhu~. prepara !
tionS are being made for the grand re-
ception to be rendered General Carranza
upon hiS entry into the capital Govern
ment employees and many private citizens
are buSily engaged arranging the details of
a series of festaS which are expected to
, outdo in splendor all other fete occasions
in the history of Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Mutiny Of Troops
AT Victoria, Mexico
Denied By Consul

\ report reached Brownsville today
that Mexican troops stationed at Veto
ria. Mexico, mutinied two days and in
the ruction that followed killed the
head of the municipal government and
municipal secretary. Mexican Consul
J. H. Cara denied that there was any
truth to the rumor stating that Nicto.
ria is one Of the most peaceful cities in
the republic. He was in Matamoros to
day on official business with the comman.
derS, when il was said that conditions
are quiet.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
CAPT. ROBARDS
DEAD IN HAITI
BROTHER OF SAN BENIT0 MAN, or
FIcER IN MARINE CORPS. KILLED
IN FALL FROM HORSE.

SAN BENITO. Texas. Dee l7.-Chas.
NJ RobardS. well known attorney Of
San Benito. has received news Of the
killing of his brother. Captain Frank
Robards. Of the United States Marine
corps. who was fatally injured in falling
from = horse in Port An Prince. Haiti.
where United States Marine corps have
been stationed for some months. Cap
tain Robards was born in Texas and his
father i w. c. Robards of San Antonio
Mrs. W. q. Il. Morrison Of this city i
a sister Of Captain Robarls
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
ALCOHOL SALE
IN MEXICO CITY
is PROHIBITED
EDICT is ISSUED PROHIBITING THE
SALE OF LIQUOR FOR 90 DAYS.
PART or TYPHUS FEVER FIGHT.
AMERINCANS IN CAPITAL FIND LIFE
TO BE UNINvITING ON ACCOUNT
OF EXISTING CONDITIONS.

GALVESTON, Texas, Dee. 1.-THE sale
Of alcoholic liquors in Mexico City has
been prohibited for ninety day.. according
to advices to the Mexican consulate here
today The decree is issued a. II part of
the tig~t being made by the government of
ticial- on the typhu~ fever epidemic. Per
mancnt prohibition IN the state Of Yucatan
i also reported
Charactcrizing the epidemic of tphuS
fever which has been raging in Mexico
City ~ most grave and alarming" Gen
eral CarranZa made publir. his plan for
combating a further spread of the dis
ease
Among the preventive measures which
will be inaugurated Immediately is the
itary police. who will oversee the clean
ing Of every public and private building
in the capital and the Surrounding
towns
Public baths and public barbershops
will he established and persons of un-
clean appearance will be forced To battle
and change their clothing. The fresh
clothing will be furnished free bv the
government
Heavy penalties in fines or impris-
onmcnt are 10 bc applied Ia all who fail
to comply filth sanitary orders
A dispatch fro mMcXico City. Novem-
Der -. said il was estimated there were
IL 900 cases of typhuS in the federal dis
trict and neighboring towns. The death
rate is l3O persons per day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
BREAK BETWEEN
NATIONS DELAYED
OFFICIAL REPLY OF AUSTRIA RECEIVED AND NO
CHANGE IN GRAVITY 0MATC RELA-
MAY BE BROKEN BEFORE ANOTHER NOTE EXCHANGE

some minor points not clear in the official
text are checked. The discrepancies are
not important and may be due to trans
lation from the state department code
Ii j. note stated here when he text Of the
reply will be made public.
Despite the coming White House nuptials
the president will agree with Secretary
Lansing on a reply 10 Au~tria'e note before
starting on hs bridal tour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
fBy Assncintcd Press. }

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dee. l7.-Aus-
tria's reply to the United States note ON
the sinking of the steamer Ancona, Italian.
was received today and read at meeting
of the cabinet. No change IN the gravity
OF the situation followed. but diplomatic
relations may not be broken before another
exchange of notes.
The next step will not be decided on until
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
S50, 900 FIRE LOSS AT
RIO GRkNDE CITY TODAY

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas. Dee.
IA fire of unknown origin broke
out this morning at o'clock in
meat market at the corner Of Main
and East street, destroying the Rio
Grande City company lumber yard
and office of Tcodoro E~talantc.
Margo's Saloon. Rio Grande Garage
company and Masonic hall The total
los wa> $4,000. with no insurance
Major Carter at Fort Rinegold
called out details of troops who rem
dered valued service and saved the
entire business section by heroic cf-
forts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
I rained Horse Kept
To Bite Prisoners
Who Lagged In Work
(By Associated Press.)

WAAAliACIIlE, Texas, Dee 1.-THE
report of the grand jury to the district
court crticl>Ing the management Of the
Ellis county farm say, that trained horse
wa> kept 10 bite prisoners who Jagged ~
their farm work. Mean quality Of supple
and unhealthy housing of the prisoner,
were among the charges made by the grand
Jury in it report
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Shreveport Rate
Case On Hearing

HOUSTON. Texas. Dee. 1.-THE
Shreveport rate ease began today before
Commissioner Henry c. Hall Of the inter
state commerce commission and * ex-
pected TO determine whether the federal
commission can take priority over the state
commission in purely state rate matters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Texas Towns Benefit
On Insurance By The
Adoption Of Code
(By Associated Press.)

AUSTIN, Texas, Dee. Amy town in
Texas adopting the national electrical code
may be allowed proper credit on it. key
rate insurance, according to ruling today
by the attorney generals department. Sew
eral Texas cities will profit thereby
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Bill for Universal Disarmament.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Dee 17.-Sena-
tor Shafroth of Colorado today introduced
"A bill for universal disarmament through
an international tribunal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Cod Liver Oil Finds
Way To Germany, Its
Expectation Stopped

81. JOHNS. Newfoundland. Dee. IL
The Newfoundland government today
stopped the export of cod liver oil. be-
cause quantities of the product finds the
way to Germany. Glycerine is extracted
and used IN the manufacture of explosives
The oil can be shipped to the United States
only through British con,uls.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
BUILDING FLYING
.U.S. FLAG STRUCK
BY RUSS TORPEDO
Try Associated Press.)

BERLIN, Dee. l7-Thc destruction
of a building flying the United States
flag by Russian torpedo boats last July
j. reported officially by the Turkish gov
ernment which cnumeratcs other alleged
violations Of the international law in
the treatment Of prisoners. hospitals
and non-combatants charged to the al.
lies. The location of the building is not
given.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Tax Dodging Charge
Made Against u. S.
Minister To Spain

RICHMOND, Va, Dee. l7.-Jo,cph B.
Willard, the American ambassador 10
Spain. l. charged with having failed 10 list
Tor taxation nearly S2.0O0.OOO intangible
property. Wizards counsel claim certain
offsets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Relief Ship Mine
Victim, In. Sinking
Condition On Coast


LONDON, Dec 1.-THE Belgian re
lief committees steamship Liverpool
bound from New York for Rotterdam
struck a mine and is bcashcd in a sink
ing condition on the English east coast
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Antis In Jim Wells
To Contest Re :ent
Liquor Election
(By Associated Prcss.l

ALICE, Texas, Dee. 17.-Antis III Jim
Wells county yesterday filed contest to
the recent liquor election, which the pro-
won, on the ground that less than 30
qualified voters signed the petition calling
for the election. The prohibition decree /,
effective january IL, and j. held up pend
ing the contest
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Flooded Kentucky
Rivers Menacing
(B- Associated Press.)

LEXINGTON, KY, Dec. IA thirty
foot rise IN the Kentucky river and the
flooding Of other mountain streams l.
menacing many mountain villages. accord
ing to a report received here from Jackson.
Ky.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
WINTER WHEAT CROP ESTI-
MATED $4,000, 900 BUSHELS
fBy Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dee. IL
Next years winter wheat crop j. es-
timated today at $40, 600. 900 bushels
This i more than 100000 bush
els short for this year. but 100000
900 bushels more than the five year,
average. The estimate j. based on the
acreage.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
3 SSSSSSS SSsSgSssss
THE WEATHER FORECAST.

The following weather forecast for
the lower gulf states and the Magic
Valley is issued BY the United States
weather bureau at New Orleans:
Tonight fair with frost nearly to the
coast; Saturday, warmer, with light
northerly to ea>terly winds on the
coast
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Italian Steamer Sunk.

LONDON, Dee. 17-The Italian steamer
Porto Said has been sunk. according to
advicc> received today from Rome.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Child Killed in Windstorm, Parents Hurt

GAINESVILLE. Texas. Dee. 1.-THE
hid OF Ollie Keeling was Killed. and the
parents injured in a windstorm which de-
'troyed the home south of Clarksville last
night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17

The following local weather OBJ
servations. covering the 24-hour
period ending at z a. m. today, arc
furnished by J. @. Hester, United
States weather observer at Fort
Brown:
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-31
American Captain
Tells Of Seizure Of
His Ship By Britons


NEW YORK. March SO,-captain George
Cornell of the, American steamer Antilla
in a letter today to Phelps Brothers a
Co.. who chartered the steamer from the
Ward line. gave the details OF the recent
seizure OF the steamer by the sBritish
cruiser Digby and the treatment ac-
corded himself and crew. +, tp
The Antilla. Captain Cornell writes,
was seized February. "a. and when a
lieutenant and squad of British sailors
came aboard he and hIs crew wereNvir-
tually placed under arrest The captain
was ordered TO his cabin ana the crew
locked below
The Antilla was taken first to Kirkwali
and later to Durdee. There the cargo
was discharged and tho vessel interned.
Howard Phelps OF the firm which char
tered the vessel. announced today his in
tention Of filing claim against the
British government on the ground that
the steamer before leaving this port had
been certified and sealed by British in
spectors. under the British consul general.
The Antslla sailed from this port on
February 10 with cargo OF provisions
for Malmo, Eweden.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-31
Beatrice Boy Falls
/, Out of His Airship
And Breaks His Leg

BEATRICE. Neb., March SO-(Special.l }
Clarence Martin. son OF Mr.. and Mrs
WILDER Martin. living two miles south
OF the city, fell from an alrship OF his
own construction and broke his leg The
machine rose TO a height OF thirty feet.
and as II had not been applied with a
seat Martin and his brother were cling
ing 20 the frame work. Martin in some
way lost his hold and fell. breaking his
leg just above the ankle. His brother
remained on the aircraft and came down
uninjured.
Coroner Reed investigated the circum-
stances surrounding the death OF John
Johnson, who hung himself Saturday
evening at the home of his brother. nine
miles southeast of Beatrice. but did not
deem II necessary to hold an inquest.
Johnson formerly owned a good farm
near Filley. lie had drank heavily for
years
A quantity OF crackerjaok which lodged
la the lung OF Elder Heoht. the is-month-
old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hecht
of Elk Creek. Neb., caused his death at
a local hospital Sunday.
Emil Schultz of this city Monday re-
ceiyed a letter from Fred schiermacher.
formerly OF this city. who Is now en-
ployed with the German government in
building submarines
Miss Katherine Penner sustained a
severe injury TO her spine and a number
of ugly gahes about the head in a run
away in West Beatrice sunday. She was
unconscious for several hours.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-31
ROckefellers Will
Give 100000 for
Relief of Miners

NEW YORK. March SO.-John ID. Rock
efeller, jr.. In a telegram 10 the Colorado
state committee ON unemployed and re-
lief. announced that the Rockefeller
foundation stoodFe to contribute siOO-
900 TO relieve distress among the workers
In Colorado. particularly in the mining
districts.
On March 25 the committee sent a tele-
gram to Mr.. Rockefeller saying that there
was considerable distress In Colorado and
that although contributions had been re-
ceived or pledged from various sources
the indications were that the funds so
gathered would be insufficient 10 meet
the needs,
w. Mackenzie King. formerly commits
sioner OF labor OF Canada. but now con-
nected with the Rockefeller foundation,
is at present in Denver. In his message
Mr.. Rockefeller said that MIR. King would
represent the foundation In this matter
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-31
Colonel Muckle,
Aged Ninety, Is Dead

PHILADELPHIA. March So.-colonei
NJ Richard Muekle, formerly business
manager OF the Philadelphia Public Led
ger, died today in his ninetieth year.
Colonel Muckle was for more than fifty
years IN the newspaper business. He
served In the Mexican war as a lieutenant
and was treasurer OF the relief fund that
was sent to Germany during the Franco
Prussian war for the relief OF widows
and orphons OF soldiers. In iS74 the em-
peror OF Germany conferred upon Colonel
Muclle the order OF the crown and in
1883 the military order Of the Red Eagle.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-31
BULLETIN.


BRADFORD, England, March 80.
The Chamber of Commerce
adopted tonight resolution in favor
OF total prohibition, with, compensa-
tion to the holders Of liquor licenses.
LONDON, March 30-Prohibition
as drastic as that prevailing in Rus
sia today faces the United Kingdom.
Press discussions of the letter sent
by David Lloyd George, the chancel-
lor of the exchequer, to the Ship
Owners federation competes success
fully In point Of interest with the
news of the sinking of the liner
Falaba by German suSmarIhe,
with the loss OF more than 100 IvSs.
Chancellor Lloyd George IN his letter
said
I'VE are fighting Germany and Aus
tria and drink. and so far as can see,
the greatest Of these three deadly foes is
drink and added, that he had a grow
ing conviction that only the severest
method would be of avail is dealing with
the evil"
The employers are backing what Mr..
Lloyd George terms Root and branch
action" even TO the extent OF promising
20 seal their own wine cellars and to pro-
hibit the use OF intoxicants at their clubs.
while labor leaders are equally anxious
for the institution OF some prohibltory
measure.
sinking ships Causes Indignasioa.
Great Britain is smolderins in anger
over the torpedoing by the German sub
marine OF the steamers Falaba and
Aguila, but confidenoe Is Expressed that
the latest outburst Of undersea activity
will have no effect on the movement OF
British ships
Reports from Potrograd said the cap
ture OF German documents show that
Field Marshal Won Hlndenburg attached
great importance TO the German offen-
Hive movement in the region Of the Me-
men river.
At present neither army In Poland
seems TO be displaying any great activity,
and all other sections OF the extended
eastern battle front seem 10 be waiting
the outcome OF the death grapple in the
Carpathian mountains. There the Aus
trians are stubbornly contesting every
foot gained by the invaders.
No news has peen received concerning
the expected resumption OF the allied
fleets attack on the Dardaneiles. but un-
official reports claim that the Russians
have swept the Turkish navy from the
Black Sea.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-31
EFFORTS TO RAISE F-4
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED

WASHINGTON, March sO.--Efforts to
raise the sunken submarine Pa in Homo
lulu harbor were temporarily suspended
today after a hawser with which the boat
was being dragged toward shore snapped.
Rear Admiral Moore reported from
Honolulu late today that the subnie rine
evidently was waterlogged and too heavy
by the searchiight fleet, This destroyed
any faint hope that might have been left
or finding any Of the crew Of twenty-one
alive.
The vessel lies in forty-five fathoms
(z7O feet) Of water and its position is be-
ing held while preparations for raising Il
by pontoOns are made.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-31
Cruiser Sidney is
Now in the Atlantic

MoNTEvIDEo. Uruguay, March 3d.
The Australian cruiser Sydney, the war
ship which destroyed the German cruiser
Elniden In the Indian ocean last Novem-
ber. left this port today It came yes
terday.
Since its exploit in the Indian ocean
five months ago the sydney has been
reported from widely separated points.
The latter part of November It was at
Colombo and in January OF this year It
is said 70 have been at Bermuda During
the month OF February II was. reported
as cruising In the Atlantic searching for
the cruiser Karlsruhe and as going up
the Amazon river on the same errand.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-31
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
IN SYRACUSE is DEAD

SYRACUSE. Neb.. March 90 Especial. -
Miss Helen NJ. Stafford, class advisor Of
the class Of 1916. and for the last two
years q teacher in the high school Of
Syracuse, died at o'clock last evening
from pneumonia. She had been m for
two weeks. The body was taken 10 her
home In Lincoln this morning and the
funeral will be held there tomorrow. The
schools have been closed until after the
funeral.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-31
Hayward Named by
Whitman on Public
Service Commission

ALBANY. N. Y, March SO.--The nom
nation OF Colonel william Hayward OF
New York. formerly OF Nebraska. as a
member Of the Down-state Public Service
commission was sent to the senate to-
night by Governor Whitman and referred
to the finance committee.
Hayward is at present special counsel
to the governor at a salary OF $500 a
year. His new position pays $4,000 a
year
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-31
The Days War NeSDs

CONsTANTINOPLE says Turk
ish ReropIsne dropped bonabs on n
british warship cruising oatstde
the DardaneIles.
ALLIED FLEET has made no far
thep general attack on the Turkish
Qualifications, although they were
bOmbarded internationally yester-
day.
CONCENTRATION Of ItaitaH trooPs
along the Austrian frontier ts satd
In Genoa 60 have been beRuu.
italian reRiments which have been
stationed along the Swiss border
have been sent to the TyroIese
frontier.
RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT announces
that the German offensive I'm
northern Poland has failed, hav-
inE been stopped at all point.
along the line west of the Niemen
river.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-31
BODY OF DEAD BOXER
TURNED OVER TO FATHER

sTEUBENvILLE o.. AIarch sO-The
body OF Special Delivery" Tulty. who
died here last night after clinch in
boxing contest with Clyde Sharp. was
turned over to his father John p. Tulty.
Of Pittsburgh today. Il viii be taken there
for burial sharp furnished $500 bail 20
await the action Of the grand jury.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-31
Ensilage, InOcula-
ton, Adaptation,
SubsOiI, Virus.

Sounds like highbrow talk,
doesn't iti Yet these are some
of the terms used by the farmer
Of today in his daily conver-
sation.
It shows that scientific
farming is progressing, that
it is on a plane with any
other business or profession.
The farms of the Middle
West respond wonderfully un-
der the touch of the scientific
farmer, and his prosperity is
greater than in any other Sec
ton of the United States.
Turn to the want ad sec
tion of today's Bee, it shows
the choicest offerings of the
Middle West.
Telephone Tyler 1000
THE OMAHA BEE
Everybody Reads Bee Want Ads.s
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-31
BILL FOR HOSPITAL
PASSES THE HOUSE
Appropriation Measure Carrying
$15o,oO0 for University School Of
Medicine Gets 81 Votes.
HOW THE MEMBERS LINED UP

lFrom Staff Correspondent)
LINCOLN. March 30.--tspecial with
not a vote to spare. the si5o.oco appro-
priation for state hospital at the Omaha
Medical college branch OF the University
0f Nebraska squeezed through the lower
house ot the legislature today. The first
roll call showed it five votes short Of a
majority. but under call OF the house
the needed number was secured and the
bill passed by division Of 81 to 4s 2
NJ stebbins Decides II.
Mr.. stebbins had the honor of casting
the decisive vote which carried the $4,000
hospital appropriation. N.
Mr.. Sass came near robbing stebbins Of
the opportunity to settle the fate of the
bill. Just as the latter. came in Sass
changed his vote from mo" to aye
which gave the bill fifty-one votes I'M
mediately, however. Mr. Snyder. In an
other part of the room, arose and changed
his vote from AYE" to no" This left
IT still short one vote