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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
PRZEMYSL SURRENDERS TODAY
Occupation Of Camargo Is Admitted
Fort Brown To Be
Transferred To
War Department

True tn hi- promise when III Browns
willie last tall senator Morris sheppard has
taken up with the war department AZ
Washington the matter ui transferring the
Fort Brown reservation from under the
jurisdiction of the department OF the in
terror to the jurisdiction of the war de-
partmcui the object being to secure from
the next session ul congress appropra-
tion~ for thc purpose WI making Fort
Brown first rla-- military station.
Fort Brown was abandoned WI mill
tary post about eight years ago. nni
three YEAR ago IN presidential order
was transferred from the war department
to the department Of the interior. Two
years ago. with the arrival of the unsettled
condition of affair m McXir" and the re-
~ultuui trouh'e~ on the border "a troop nf
cavalry was stationed III Fort Brown. One
year a-u. shortly after the sending uf
Texas National Guard troops here. the war
department practically rr-arri-oncd the
post TN ~,ndir. here W squadron MI cav
airy and machine gIn platoon, aul tive
companies ut cua- artillery corps, acting
a- infantry These corps have departed
10 their home barracks. and there are NOW.
-laiioIrd in the post = squadron 81 rav-
airy. machine -u platouu and one hat-
terry of field artillery
Some Improvements r the way ol re-
pairs and the installation ~ electric heht-
have bc,n made lately. and II the property
" formally rgiran-irrred ~ the war de-
partmcnt " w expected the grounds win
undergo a great amount ui improvement.
Including several new huidiny-.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22

last rght un 4 Caruuza troop train sand
that hc irit Ramuuc- last Tuesday "a the
lat troop ,raiu ont M that place before
Am occupation I'M thr Villa truts,> from
Monterey TIKI -tatrI that at Ramnne-
ihr C1rranzH troops were surprised hv the
Villa force uud made such ha~ty rvit
that they Lost much NJ their supplies and
ammunition and also a large number 81
horse
The Carranza troops continued to re-
treat O" lIerrcra~. where they made
stand. hui were severity defeated hv the al
vaucng Villa troops and rut into separate
parties. finally concentrating again M AL
dama- Thursday night WAS spent M this
town. and Friday thc Carrauza troops con-
tnued THE retreat NV Camurgu Thi- point
was soon evacuated I'm the advance force
md tur time. the American said. II
-rmcd that stand would IT, made "a
Rcyno~a. However. order apparently
were changed and force wa~ instructed
90 rc,urn westward and destroy railroad
tracks. Thi- also was given up. and the
trains. three in number. continued slowly
toward Matamoru- followed I'M the Car
ranzH cavalry
The American said that thr scattered
truup- were being concentrated w Mata-
muru-.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
(By Associated PrcSs.)

Petroerad. March pit wa~ an
nounced officially that the Austrian FOR
tress NJ Przemy~l surrendered to the Rus
slams today
With the tan ot Przcmy~l the only inn
portant fortified town remaining ~ An--
train hands III Gulicia u Gracow. Today
capture opens To- the Russian Austria II
richest wheat lands przemy~al and Cw
cow have been the only obstacles ~tandme
in the way of the Russian invasion ot Ger
many from Sle~ia.
During the last days of the Siege the
food supply ran - short that aviator
carried timed meats a. przemy-l. Last
week the Russians brought down au Ans
trian aviator with \ supply ~ tnncd meat
~ilying t. 'rzemy~l. During the early
month~ of this siege the Austrian garrison
inflicted heavy losses on the Russians
One the whole Galician front from Cor
htze almost to the Roumanian frontier
there ha- been tor the last four day
virtually continuance of fierce assaults
during which trenches aud small villaye-
changed hands between the Russians and
Austra.s a. much a~ four times The
Austrian artillery n still capable ~ real
resistance ID TIE Russians.
The general result ~ this fighting ha-
ebcen 10 force the Au-trian~ slowly back
Ia the Carpathian passes from which they
issued two months ago "a relieve Przcmy~
and rccapture the territory lost al the ont
set of the war The Ru>~ian artillery APP
parenty had great part m checking the
relief of przemv~l.
The final act ot the przrmy~l surrender
hcean last week when the commander dc-
hbcratcy expended hi~ reserve ammuni-
iion and sent the hulk tu the garrison ~
forlorn hope oi cutting hi~ WAY out Thi-
failed
The bc~icging army ~ estimated at
v 10000 The defenders originally wcr,
10000 IN unmber. hut were reduced b,
death.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
5000 Villa Troops Are
On The Lower Border
COnstitutiOnalists Are Now Preparing
To Defend MatamOrOs Against Villistas
Rigid Quarantine Is Established By
Deputy State Health Officer, DIR. Mccain

II was reported this afternoon. upon
rumOrs that General Luis CabaIIerO was
leaving MatamOrOS with his troops, that
the city may be evacuated and turned over
to The approaching Villa forces without a
fight. This move is was said has been con-
sidered on account OF the hardships that a
battle would bring upon the people Of Ma
tamOrOs.
General Emilio r. Nafarrate, as COM
mander OF the lower brOder, is in full CON-
mand in the city. and has been joined by
General IIdefOnso vasquez, who recently
succeeded General Antonio l. villarreal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
Herald's Circulation
COnteStISAnnOunCed
$4,000 In Big Prizes

% o the
possible sunday morning issue
attempted ~ south Texas
Prizes uvgramg given away conclusion t
tuutr " about
bought You
IL Herald. are realize 1T prizes J.
represented Here the lit Of rrze> to be awarded:
Prize will
delivered in Brownsville Sl575
passenger
delivered Brownsville. Sl,50
The WORTH delivered in
Brownsville S525
Fourth Prize will double the Exposition
cost $500
Fifth will perfect blue white
a Exposition
to cost SI20
single trip Exposition
TO cost Sl20
be a victoIa. SIS.
Ninth Prize will be victoa, TO cost SIS
Tenth Prize will be SIS gold
Dreamnd er good for will be the
Brownsville not receiving Of the Grand Prizes
These competition bv
of standing. hilgo Wiacy.
countir and also IN Matamoro~ Mexico
Of Grand
Oyernd will III % the eterrtor
OF the and
candidates. M fau-
WI M Rules Herald
to-day Herald Full description If The iriz viii also ~ published
the -amctm
Every the eligible cordially invited entr
to who h
candidate
To
inst Herald and
send in Nourn
Of
th will Monday Herald
subscription books BY applying The Herald office
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
WAR MIGHT HAVE
BEEN AVOIDED
SIR EDWARD GREY SAYS GERMANY
KNEW SHE COULD COUNT ON
ENGLISH GOOD WILL.
fHv ASsoriafrd Press.

London. March - Sir Edward Grey
told 2 public meeting today I'D speech
that the war might have been avoided
by European conference when and
where Germany desired.
Germany from her experience iu the
Balkan conference knew She could ruulr
un our good viii and that wr were ready
n dn last July Just what Wr did before
t"'Hnur rr'rry every suggestion
This II the fourth time. said Sir
Edward. within the living memory
that Prussia has made war upon Europe
amt We are determined il shall b. the
last.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
Russians Driven Out OF Memel.
(By Associated prcss.)

Berlin. March 22- tOliciall The Rus
sian~ yesterday were driven oui Ui Mcmcl.
in Northeast Prussia. Under The prutrc-
tion of Russian troops \ Russian moh loot n
ed the property oi German citizens a Me
mel. carving carloads of goods hack into
eRu~~ia. 4 special report will be made on
the looilng OF Memel.
The Russian attacks generally have been
rcpul~ed hy the Germans. with heavy losses
to the Russians. SAYS the official report
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
French Official Report.
Special Ia The Herald.

Paris. March 22.-t tOficial) North ot
Arra~ the French Yesterday recarturcd y
trench which the Germans took Saturday.
Northca-t ~ Albert mime warfare con
tinue~. The French blew up the greater
portion of one German trench with mne
and then occupied the hole. In Argonne
the French inflicted ''two serious rcver~e~
ON the enemy"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22

Con-tiutionali-t officials III Brownsville
today admitted the occupation NJ thc town
Of Camargu. ninety-twu miles west MI Ma
tunorn~ IN u force uf Nili-tu-. and an-
nuunced that cun~titutioualI-t troops are
being concentrated III Matamoro- and will
defend that city against attack.
Rio Grande City reports that between
5000 and 1000 Villa troops have conccn-
tratcd ~ CamargO since last Friday. and
several hundred oi them crossed o. Rio
Grandc City during Saturday for food and
supplies. II was reported also that Y force
III 2OOO had been detached and sent east
ward. probably against the town WI Rcy-
nu~a. which at last reports wa~ occupied
hy Y tore Nj only sixty Carrunzn men,
F, Cnn-titutiunuli~t Consul J. Il. Garza M
Brownsville stated today that General y.
| T. Natarratc intends To- defend the city of
Matamoro~ To the last. All during Satur-
i day night retreating Carrauci~ta~ arrived
I IN Matamoro~. and sunday momig 2 force
v believed a. have numbered about 500 men
arrived from the south. probably from thr
town NJ San Fernando. The forces which
have been stationed wv Riu Brave. Rcynn-a
and other border points are said tu have
been concentrated vi Maiamuru-.
Deputy state Health officer H. M Me-
V Cam SUNDAY instituted rigid quarantine
against the state of Tamauhpa~. Mexico.
for the purpose of preventing the possible
spread of disease where unlimited num-
. f..N
this city without medical restrictions.
Every person arriving from the Mexican
side must either show evidences M recent
vaccination ur must ~ varcinHtrd upon
entry here before they will hr permitted tu
enter Cameron county from Taruullpa-
Several hundred persons applied tor ad-
mission today Dr. ID. q. Fairbanks. United
Statc~ health officer. yesterday vaccnated
approximately one hundred and FIFTY per
sons. and a large number were vacclnaied
at the immigration station today. the sur
eeon being kept almost constantly busy.
The international gateway will ~ closed
every evening IN o'clock and will remain
closed until thr following morning at
o'clock wv long w. the quarantine order NJ
maintained. Thi~ Nv the tir~t time N ~cv.
rral wears that the gateway ha~ been
closed IL all traffic hy the American au-
: ihoritie~. hut the order J. one ~ whlri
every United States port l. subject.
. The quarantine order also affects al
Americans who have business in Mata
moro~. and IL they 20 to the MeNican -id'
they must upon their return show the u~ua
! proofs ~ vaccination ~ br vaccInated y,
I the officer W charge.
Fearing ~ remain ir Maiamuru~ In th
y face w not only \ battle tut also Y short
! nrr ~ food hundreds ~ residents Their
Y ~ preparing to remove 4" Brownsville
I Matamoro- ha~ been short "a food a.
. months. and the hindered travel II = cN
n pected will make the securing of foo
further difficult Prohihiiiye prices ar
\ proving another factor ~ the food suppl
there.
AL American Who arrived NJ Matamoro
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
TAX TO RELIEVE DESTITUTION
VIII Explains Purpose Of Tax 10 he
American Consul

Washington. D C March - General
Villa at Monterrey hu- explained IN the
American consul there. Philir Hanna. that
thc purpose ut hI- taN un foreigners and
others Nv wv relieve dr-ttuti"n llc -av~
that only few foreigner are taxed. and
these moderately Americans are not
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
AMERICAN FOOD
SUPPLY Is NOW
GROWING SHORT

Washington. u. c.. March 22-Thc Uni
ted States department "i agriculture to-
day ~~uc~ warning that the present
heavy exports % European countric- ot
American wheat flour can not continue
wIth"u cndaugrrmg the American food and
seed supply
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
AMERICAN NAVAL
OFFICER AND 3
SAILORS DROWN

Cou~tanimoplc, March 2-Iicutenant
Commander William Bricker of the United
states yacht Scorpion and three American
sailors drowned in the Bo~phoru- Satur-
day night Their small boat was -wnmprd
a they were returning ID the yacht
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
War Horses Take
Up Bridal Suite
On A Steamship

N<w York. March Given the bridal
suite was orcupird TN horses shipped ~
France today aboard thc steamer Gas
cognc. Fifteen hundred horses were
aboard. reported ~ hr the largest single
shipment 81 horses ever made from here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
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GERMAN WAR LOAN TO ALLOW
WAR TO GO ON UNTIL FALL
by Associated PrcSs.)

Berlin. March 22-rhc Overseas
New Agency announces that Ger
many has secured enough money IN
thc recent loan 10 continue the war
at least until autumn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
AIRSHiP DROPS
BOMBS ON PARIS:
A DEATH OCCURS
BY Associated Press.)

Par~. March 22.-One death resulted
from Yesterday Zeppelin bomb droppiuc
here. Madame Charles Pe-son died from
the effects ~ fright Chemical examinu
tion- show that most ~ the bombs we're
incrndiary
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
AUSTRIA STRONGHOLD GIVES
UP after SIEGE OF MONTHS
ONLY Fortified Town Now Remaining In
Austrian Hands Is CraCow-Russian
Way Into Germany Is Now Open


London, March - The official pres
bureau here announced that Information
has been received that the Przcmy~l gar
rison ha~ surrendered to the Russians
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
ZeppeIins Attempt Attack on Calais.

Calais March 22-Thc Zrpprhn- A.
tempting 10 attack this city came from the
sea early sunday morning. The whirring
propcllcr~ gave warning and AIR craft guns
forced them to retreat without reaching
the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22

u wrmau'- mind " nearly always ~
lrr~~-whlrh may explain the frequent
changes 81 both.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22
RECOGNITION OF MEXICO
AWAITS AN ELECTION

Washington. " XIII. March 80 ~
i~ announced that recent events in
Mexico have uut changed President
Wilson, determination uut NV rrrnr
nllr amy government which W. nut The
trr-uli ~ ORDERLY elections.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-22

Most ~ a. could start brass hand II
hnt AIR were music.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-02
Granger Bros. Co.

Wholesale grocery firms OF the west
count Granger Brothers company as the
leader in many respects in the manner
in which they reach the retail trade.
II IL no secret, either, that the firm
possessed Their claim to efficient and
successful cooperation with the retail
trade comes from attention 90 every de-
tail of the business. and always with the
welfare OF the retailer uppernost That
enables the company TO instill confidence
In every branch OF the business and the
traveling sales7nen Of the firm know that
when they enter Nebraska stores they are
sure Of . reception commemorate with
the high standard which the proprietors
have set.
Harry u Granger. Joseph Granger
and George Schwake are the firm MEM
bers They have the wholesalers tenn
perament-so philosophers might love to
put it-but Il is well known among their
business acquaintance that they are
simply businesslike from the inside TO
the outside. They think in terms of
progressive business and all their ener-
Kies are conferred in the development OF
a trade that will be as successful in the
end for their patrons as for themselves
That ana that alone can result in the
upbuilding of trade. Members Of the firm
have so much confidence in Nebraska
that they are doing something every day
to show it-just little something more
to make their establishment more popular
with the retailers.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-02

home OF William Jennings Bryan; an
other Is that the ride to that city along
the valley and back over the table lands
IL one Of the prettiest around Lincoln,
and the third Is that they want 70 sec
the main university of tho Seven Day
Adventists who have named tho college
Union college
This college was started In 1909, but
for some years did not grow to much
extent During the last two decades,
however, the growth OF the college and
also the town IN which u is situated has
been most satisfying. A hospital IL con
nected with the college and is constantly
we'll filled with patients
A popularity OF the college and one
which shows that II Il we'll known and
stands high with the people OF other
states. Il that students from over two
dozen states are In attendance, while
several foreign countries contribute TO
its student body. The college campus
consists of twenty-five acres OF ground
and buildings OF substantial size costing
over $4,000 are located upon a.
Students attending this college are re-
quired TO follow certain rules laid down.
one that there shall be no smoking or
drinking on the grounds OF within the
buildings and each student Is required
to attend church service morning and
evening on tho Sabbath, which with
them is Saturday,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-02
Leading Insurance
Agent

II. u. Lanes of Lincoln, Neb.. state
agent for the American Life Insurance
company Of Des Moines. Ia, has made
. phenomenal record In volume of in
surance writing. He personally wrote
in 1914 during his first year in Nebraska.
policies TO the value Of S2Si,OOO.
During the first twenty-one Gays Of
April. 1915. he produced $4,000 Insurance,
and In May reached the vicinity OF
$4,000. The monthly periodical Of the
company pays the following compliment
to Mr.. Lanes in a recent issue:
The superior service which Mr. II. b,
lanes has rendered in Nebraska this
year has been frequently mentioned in
these columns. In this issue we repro
duce . recent photograph Of Mr.. Lanes,
which shows him in his favorite atti-
tude of demonstrating the good points
of the best policy issued by any com
pAny.
From q technical standpoint Mr..
lanes II one OF the best informed in
surance solicitors in the country. His
knowledge OF the theory and practice OF
life insurance would qualify him to serve
acceptably in any actuarial department.
He IL equally proficient in the selling
end Of the business. which is not true OF
mathematicians generally"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-02

lees OF the exhibitors who are coming
and It is probable that with the increased
facilities for exhibition there will be
few indeed who will not want TO take
In the affair,
Aid of the state farm dairying instruc-
tors and equipment made II possible last
year TO treat the crowds to most unusual
exhibits in this line. The big state school
will go even further this year and the
promise is that several showings will be
made which will open the eyes OF the
farmers to the possibilities I'm this line.
The home side of farm and city life.
too, for that matter will not be neglected.
The exhibits of canned fruits and the
thousand and one dainties in food, fine
arts and textiles will be az extensive as
any previous year and representative, of
greater section OF the state than when
the fair was smaller than It now IL.
The women in whose charge has been
placed the arrangement of the exhibits
say that they will have infinitely more
interesting showings this year and they
have never been accused Of not knowing
what they were talking about when they
expressed themselves in such matters.
The superintendents of the various ex-
hibition departments are as follows:
Concessions-Hiram Myers, Lincoln.
Fish Exhibit-W. j. O'Brlen, Gretna.
Mercantile Hail.. II. Harms, Upland
Class A. Horses-Charles Graft, Ban
croft
Glass B. Cattls-E. r. Danielson, osce-
ola
Class c, swine--E. z. Russell, Benson.
| Class d. Sheep-W, G. Galley, Creighton
| Glass II, Poutry-A. H. Smith. Lincoln
Class e. Agricultural Products-T. B.
Keedle Minden. and John Hasik, Able,
| Class @. Dairy--W. @. Andreas, Lincoln
Class II, Domestic Products-Mrs. Mary
Hewitt. Omaha.
| Class bees and Honey.
Glass ]. Textiles-Mrs. J. p. Master
man. Lincoln.
Glass X. Fine Arts-Mrs. Mae Morley,
| Lincoln.
Class L, Educational-Lulu wolford
Class NJ. Machinery Grounds-w. B.
Class n. Machinery Hall-Jacob Sass
Class o. Better Babies-Mrs. NJ. z
Vance. lincoln
Glass @, Specials.
Glass S. speed-James Lamb. Nelson.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-02

company handles caps, sweaters, rutttens,
gloves. underwear. shirts, etc.
j. clyde Ridenour, after whom the firm
gets its name, was for years a travelling
salesman over the state lie knows Ne
braska and Nebraska people and Me-
braska merchants and he brings his
knowledge into most active play in this
business. It's that and the weaving OF
a most efficient sales system about him,
and with men who are genuine business
men. that makes for the business sue
cess Of this company.
Lincoln people expect the company to
continue TO grow.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-02
THE BEE. OMAHA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER >, 1918

Of Bethany and is reached by two lines
OF tnterurban railway at a distance Of
about six miles
Cotner. AZ Il II commonly known, but
legally Nebraska Christian university. ID
situated on a forty-acre tract OF land
overlooking the surrounding country.
The university was founded In 1855 and
derived It's name from Samuel Cotner.
who made the university a present OF a
valuable trace OF land adjoining the
campus on which a portion Of the town
OF Bethany is located. together with a
fine grove In which camp meetings are
held.
The friends OF the university are
greatly interested lust now in the raising
Of a fund to complete an endowment. II,
A. Long OF Kansas City about year
ago became interested In the university
and offered 10 subscribe sl.OCo.O0O Il
others would run the fund up TO ss,500.oO0
Texas friends responded nobly by sub.
scribing about a million more and the
work IL going on nicely. The university
property is considered to be worth about
Sl50Ooo
Union College.
Nearly everybody who visits Lincoln
takes a trip to College View for two CT
three reasons One Is that the interur.
han railroad running to that city through
the beautiful Antelope valley passes the
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-02
j. c. Ridnour Co.

Starting business in a modest way only
comparatively short time ago the ].
c. Ridnour company promises to live up
to the reputation of making a marvellous
growth in a short time. Business men
who have watched the business expand
know that it isn't an accident-but the
reward that comes TO those who are
eternaliy vigilant In business lines. The
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-02

capital city which IL always noticeable
to the visitor who spends any length of
time In Lincoln.
OFF to the east Of Lincoln, located on a
slightly emlnence, Is situated the seat
OF the university Of the Christian church
The school is situated in the little city
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-02
Nebraska State
Fair an Institution
of Much Importance

tcontlnued from page rourl
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-02
Lincoln as Great
Center for Modern
Educational Activity

Continued from Page Two.l
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-07
Seattle Will See First
Gameof King of Sports


Seattle and Victoria sevens clash
at the Arena.
Lester Patrick and his squad OF
seven Aristocrats arrived Monday.
I'm not predicting" he said. but
can promise Seattle a hot game.
We've got a good team. and should
stand well up In the race. Any
team that beats us will be good
enough to win the championshi
Seattle Is represented by seven
OF the fastest players that could be
collected together. Five Of them
played with Toronto, one of the
fastest teams in the Eastern hockey
league last year. and the other two
are ex-Victoria men. Haas. a new
man. came from Michigan. and
shows considerable promise.
The game will start promptly al
$3.50. The teams win come on the
ice five minutes before for a short
warming-up session. and then they
viii give Seattle an exhibition OF
the king OF sports" Mayor GIN
will officially open the season by
facing the puck between Morris and
oLeary. For 60 minutes IA men
viii give Seattle its first presenta-
ton OF the ice game.