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The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
READY TO DISCHARGE HER ST.,
100000 CARGO AND TAKE ON
METALS AND RUBBER.
REGULAR SERVICE PLANNED
After Examination of Undersea Mar
vel She Is Held to Be Merchant
men-Voyage Across Atlantic
Made Mostly on Surface.

Batimore-The German submarine
merchantmen Deutschland is ready 10
discharge her $1,000000 cargo and
take aboard for the return trip metal
and rubber needed by the emperor's
armies and navy. The return mer.
chandise is waiting on the dock and
the time for leaving port will depend
largely upon plans for eluding vigilant
enemy cruisers expected to be waiting
outside the entrance of Chesapeake
Bay.
The daring German seamen who
brought the Deutschland across the
Atlantic slept quietly in their vessel,
which lay moored to carefully
screened pier guarded by strong
squad Of Baltimore police. Capt. Paul
Koenig, the skipper, had delivered his
papers to the North German Lloyd of,
fee, entered his vessel at the customs
house as commerce carrier and had
presented to a German embassy off
cial package of correspondence for
Count Won Bernstorff.
One of Capt. Koenig's first acts ar
ter he moved his ship up the harbor
from quaratine was to announce that
the Dcutchland was but one of a fleet
Of mammoth submersibles built or
building for a regular transatlantic
freight and mail service. He said the
next to come would be the Bremen,
and that she might be looked for at
some port along the coast within eight
weeks
Anxious to establish promptly his
peaceful character and to forestall IN
vestigation sought by diplomatic rep
resentatives of the allied powers, the
German captain submitted his craft to
thorough inspection by the surveyor
of the port and an agent Of the De-
partment of Justice.
These officers, as well as the Gus
toms inspectors and quarantine sur
geons, agreed that there was no sign
OF armament Of any description on
board and that there was not doubt
in their minds about the boat being
entitled to the status of an ordinary
merchantmen
The captain asserted further that
his voyage had established the fact
that a submarine Of the type Of the
Deutschland could travel anywhere
that an ordinary vessel could go, 13,
600 miles, II necessary.
Il will be able to submerge within
the three-mile limit, and they cannot
catch me after that" he said
During nearly the entire voyage to
America, said Capt. Koenig, the
Deutschland travelled on the surface
Once she submerged for 10 hours and
lay during that time on the bottom of
the English channel to escape British
destroyers. Capt. Koenig pioted his
vessel out of Bremen on June Ia, He
went directly to Helgoland, remaining
there nine days. On June % the sub.
marine slipped away from the islasl
fortress, and the trip which ended in
Baltimore was begun.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
"Same Old Bull"

"I've been reading a lot Of Assyrian
history in my Library Of the World
knowledge in Sixteen Volumes says
the man who is devoting one hour
each evening to acquiring information
and culture. What especially inter.
ests me is the fact that almost all the
pictures Of the walls have big carvings
OF bulls on them Seems to me as II
the ancient Syrians couldn't look In
any direction without seeing bull
Wonder why they had them?" "0h,"
yawns the man who knows everything
they serve the same purpose as the
political posters we paste on our walls
Same old bull, you know. Judge.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15

may be at its disposal to avoid the re-
ourrence of new incidents which may
complicate and aggravate the situa-
tion. At the same time it hopes that
the American government on its part
may make use of all efforts to prevent
also new acts of its military and civil
authorities OF the frontier that might
cause new complications.
az avail myself of this opportunity
to reiterate to your excellency the as
surance of my most distinguished con-
sideration.
"(Signed) c. AGUILAR.'
Having thus complied with higher
instructions of my government, it af-
fords me pleasure to reiterate to your
excellency the assurance Of my high
est consideration.
"(Signed) f. ARREDONDO."
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
PRESIDENT ACCEPTS
OFFER OF CARRANzA
DE FACTO GOVERNMENT TOLD
THAT DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS
ARE PREFERRED.

Washington.-After comforting with
President Wilson, Secretary Lansing
Informed EliseO Arredondo, Carran-
za's ambassador designate, that the
United States will welcome Carranza's
proposal that an effort be made to ad-
just all differences by direct diplo>
matte negotiations.
Also Secretary Lansing gave Mr.
Arredondo to understand that if Car
rama can give satisfactory guaran-
tees as to security of American
and other foreign interests in Mexico.
the United States will help Carranzs
to secure the financial aid which ne
needs so badly. 1t is believed this
aid would greatly assist Carranza in
restoring order throughout Mexico.
Some time ago it was suggested IN
directly that the United States would
encourage American bankers to heIp
the Mexican government. However,
at that time, financial affairs Of the
Mexican government were not in so Sc
rious a condition and Carranza re-
fused. He is violently opposed to CIV
ing any concessions to foreigners
However, now that it has been proven
to him that he cannot hope to re-
store order in Mexico unaided, it is
believed he is willing to make proper
guarantees to secure American money
Counsellor Polk conferred with
Henery T. Fletcher, who has been des-
ignated as ambassador to Mexico, and
Paul M. Warburg Of the Federal Re
serve Board. 1t is believed the con-
ference was to ascertain the attitude
of American bankers and of the Fed
eral Reserve Board as to giving Car
rama financial aid.
While it is expected mat CarranZa
will insist upon the withdrawal of the
American expedition from Mexico, no
deadlock is expected to follow. Prest
dent Wilson is said to be willing 10
withdraw the troops as soon as Car
rama proves that he can prevent
further raids on American border
towns and ranches.
Secretary Bakers order that mem
bers of the National Guard whose
families are dependent upon them for
support, be discharged from service
was the first indication at the War De
partment that the tension of the Mex
ican situation has relaxed.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
Would Prevent Border Incidents.

1.-The Mexican government Is will
ing TO consider in quick and practi'
cal way and prompted by spirit Of
concern the remedies which should be
applied to the present situation.
"'Several Latin-American countries
have offered their friendly mediation
TO the Mexican government, and the
latter has accepted it in principle,
Therefore, the Mexican government
only awaits information that the gov.
ernment of the United States would be
disposed to accept this mediation for
the purpose mentioned above, or
whether II is still Of the belief thar
the same results may be attained by
means OF direct negotiations between
both governments,
"'In the meantime, this government
proposes to employ all efforts that
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
Wireless From Plane.

San Diego Cal.--Capt. c. G. Culver
United States army aeronautical ra-
dio expert, attached to the Signal
Corps training school here, sent a radio
message 20 miles from military aero
plane flying at an altitude of 5000
feet. Experiments in receiving mes,
sages while in fight will be made
soon by Captain Culver.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
Pathetic Request.

Mabel was unfortunate at her dane
ing class, She 10 really popular girl,
but It so happened tho whole after
noon that when little boys and girls
danced together she was left out AT
last she could stand II no longer
Please, Miss Katherine" she said,
~ there is any little boy left over
next time may have himT
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
Hartman,s Bond Is Paid.

Kansas City.-The government re-
ceived $4,000 in cash at the United
States District Court, 1t represented
the bond for the appearance of Guy
L. Hartman of Kansas City, indicted
in the Fort Smith (Ark) distillery
frauds last year, Hartman disappear
ed after giving bond. J. II. White,
q local capitalist, had to pay the $780,
600.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
Very Much Misunderstood.

II was presented at a ball." said
Jones, ito young lady whose proper
tions were anything but meager.
After the accustomed manner, asked
her to honor me with dance. She
replied with desolate air: I am
only free for the cotillon and cannot
pledge myself for that, because l am
not certain whether my people will
be leaving before II comes off. .
Jones thought no would seize the
chance OF compliment and SAID
soh, how empty the room will seem
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
WILLING to Withdraw Troops.

State Department officials appeared
entirely satisfied with the definition Of
the matters to be settled outlined in
the new Mexican note. 1t is present
ed in this language, as translated at
the embassy.
"The American government be-
lieves, reasonably, that the insecurity
Of Its frontier is a source Of difficulty,
and the Mexican government on its
part believes that the stay Of Ameri-
can troops on Mexican territory aside
from being a trespass on the sover-
eighty of Mexico, is the immediate
cause Of the conflicts. Therefore, the
withdrawal Of American troops, on
the one hand, and the protection OF
the frontier on the other, are the two
essential problems, the solution OF
which must be the directing object OF
the efforts Of both governments
Coupled with this definition is an
outline OF sort Of military status
quo beyond the border which the de
facto government suggests as a sub
stitute for It's previous demands for
immediate withdrawal Of the Amerl'
can troops. 1t is stated as follows:
IN the meantime" (pendng media
tion or direct negotiation) this gov.
ernment proposes to employ all eff
forts that may be at its disposal to
avoid recurrence of new incidents
which may complicate and aggrovate
the situation. At the same time II
hopes that the American government
ON It's mart may make use OF all ef.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
Railroads Rush Supplies.

New York.-Railroads throughout
the United States have been notified
to hasten the movement Of all govern
ment supplies consigned to the Mext
can border. In emergencies govern
ment supplies will be given prece.
dence over ordinary freight snip
ments.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
AMERICANS KILL
MEXICAN BANDITS
INVADERS CROSSED BORDER
NEAR ANAPRA, N. M.-MORE
THAN 80 IN THE BAND.

Ell Paso, Texas.-Fourteen Mexicans
are reported to have Deen killed in a
fight with three Americans, not far
from Anapra, N. NJ, according to a
report received
The Mexicans are reported to have
crossed the border at 2 a. m, and 10
have driven 46 horses from the ranch
of Tom Perrine, three miles out Of An,
apra.
Perrine, a Texas ranger and a form
er customs guard, waited until day
light, when, with two of his men, ne
started in pursuit of the bandits.
He telephoned into Ell Paso that he
and his men had caught up with the
Mexicans near the boundary, engag-
ing them in a fight, killing IA and re-
covering his horses. The Mexicans,
he said, numbered more than 80.
CarranZa forces expected to give
battle to the Villa followers who raid
ed Jiminez, Chihuahua, according to a
report received by Gen. Gonzales in
Juarez from Gen. Trevino, command,
ing the army of the north.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15

Nogales, Ariz.-From 200 to 300
Carranza soldiers and camp followers
were massacred by Broncho YaQuis IN
Lower Sonora, according to arrivals
here. Those Of the de facto detacn.
ment not killed by gunfire, it was said,
were burned at stake.
While reports placed the number or
dead at 309, conservative estimates
made on the known disposal of troops
near the scene Of the massacre put
the loss at 200.
News of the disaster TO the Car
rama force has caused extreme un-
rest among the several thousand
Yaquis and Mayos now at Empalme.
While it is known that large numbers
OF Yaquis have joined the de facto
army, there has been general disbelief
that the entire Indian nation, includ'
ing the Broncho, or wild Yaquis, have
made peace with the MeXicans, For
that reason the reports of the revolt
and ensuing slaughter generally are
credited.
Gen. Estrada has had several thou,
sand troops in the Yaqui Valley, hold
ing back the Yaquis, and it is believed
the opportunity for the reported mas
sacre came about when Estrada moved
his main command north to Hermosil'
10 and Magdalena in the course OF
mobilization maneuvers.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
Arbitration Proposed.

New York The Mutual Suit, Cloak
and Skirt Manufacturers Association,
comprising 273 manufacturers, EN-
ployng 100000 workers, announces
that Il has proposed TO arbtrate It's
defenses with It's employees.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
To Care For War Babies.

st. Louis.-Fifteen war babies" eI-
pected by wives of st, Louis militia
men, who have entered the federal ser.
vice, will have the care Of the Citizens
National Guard Committee. Ten hos
pitals have offered accommodation
free OF cost, W..
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
Pershinu Still Prepares.

Columbus, N. M.-General Pershing
continues to pile up supplies at his
field bases, Several motor truck
trains carrying thousands Of pounus
OF supplies and munitions left Colum
bus for the field.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
Film Companies Merqed.

New York.-The Famous Players
Company and the Jesse E, Lasky
Feature Play Company have been
merged into the Famous Players.Las.
Ky Corporation, with capital OF
$l2,500,000,
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
Keen Watch for Arms.

Washington.-Agents Of the lnves'
tigating Bureau Of the Department Of
Justice were instructed to keep a
close watch on all Southern ports to
prevent arms being loaded for Mex
leo
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
Limit Exports to So,

Brownsville, Tex,--united States
customs authorities have fixed 81 as
the limit of value of foodstuffs Mex.
leans may take across the river into
Mexico here,
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15

Douglas, Ariz.--Two Mexlcans have
been executed in Canana, Sonora on
charges Of looting the homes Of United
States citizens during their absence,
according to Gen Elias p Gales, mill
tary commander Of the state.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
Western Pacific Sold.

Oakland, Cal.---The Western Pacif~
ic railroad was sold to the reorgaui
zation committee of the road here ut
public auction for $1S,000,000.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
Reyes Faction Enlisted.

Chihuahua City Mex,-Groups OF
the old Canuto Reyes faction of band.
It's continue to arrive in Torreon to
offer their services to the Carranza
government.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
Coal Deposits In Nigeria.

Nigeria has been added to the lands
In which valuable deposits Of coal
have been discovered In recent years,
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15

when you have left It." You should
have seen the savage look that she
gave poor Jones.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15
nenepdept m Irritation.

Except along the Caspian coast, Per.
sian agriculture Is dependent almost
entirely on irrigation.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-15

Optimistic Thought.
To make good use OF leisure IL dim.
nult.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-19
120 TOURISTS
IN THE VALLEY
SOLID SPECIAL TRAIN BRINGS A
PATTY or PROSPECTIVE INVEST
OFFS TO THE VALLEY.

The farmers Of the north are busy pre-
pairing for their ummer crop. but this fact
has not prevented at least one hundred
and twenty farmers from various sections
Of the central north and central west visit
ng the Lower Do Grande Valley on this
weeks homeseeker excursion.
The special train bearing the visitors
reached Harrington this morning, and the
various land concerns represented on the
train had their ears distributed to points
along the main and valley lines Of the rail
road. ConcernsJrepresenied on the train
we're the Alamo Land Company, A. J. Nc
Coll, Stewart Land Company. Shary Land
Company, j. q. Englcmaun Land Com
pany, and the Santa Clara Plantation com
pany.
:. {. Hawthorne Of the Alamo Land
Company. was IN Brownsville today. Mr..
Hawthorne said that while the crowd MI
his excursion was small compared To-
hose Of December, January and February.
Yet the percentage IF probable investors
was quite satisfactory.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-19
CITY COMMISSION CONSIDERS IEAv-
ING OUT CONSIDERABLE ACRE
AGE AND TAKING m WEST
BROWNSVILLE.
BOARD ADOPTS SECTION UNUER-
WRITER'S CODE PROVIDING
FOR ELECTRICAL IN
SPECTOR.

The board of city commissioners in
session ut the city hall Thursday after
noon discussed proposed changes IN the
corporate limits III the city Of Browns
vile. the changes to exclude Il large por-
ton Of the city. particularly to the east
and to the southeast that Is really farm
land, but has been assessed with taxes for
lighting and sewerage and which will not
demand these convenienccs for some wears
10 come. Ii was pointed out also that the
plan would include the addition 10 the city
q 4 alarge portion OF West Brownsville
which j. now supplied with electric light,
and water. but i outside OF the city limits.
the extensions having been made AT the ex-
penSe of the property owners affected.
no decision On The matter was taken 1T
s%ioncr~. but il b expected 10 be brought
up again al the next meeting 10 be further
gone into.
One Of the most important of the recent
acts Of the city commission was when the
board decided "a adopt 4 section Of the
1870 'NNf litNi 'ii.- - AHF up
pointment ot nm electrical board. for nm in
Spector If electrical wiring. and a licens-
inc system for electricians. II was point
al out that the service II provided with
practically mo expense to the city, aud l.
2 benefit that the adoption of the code
Will bring the city a 4 whole a two per
cent reduction IN the KEY rate.
The electrical board will include the CITY
will be issued To electrical contractors and
one journeyman electrician. The city
electrician and the board viii be support
ed by means Of y fee for inspection ~
each electrical job and IN licenses that
VIII be issued 10 electrical contractors and
electricians. Each electrical lob must be
inspected ny the electrician before The city
j. authorized To connect with the electric
light lines. Elcctrians must furnish
81 900 bond. The license fees for con
tractors viii ~ AZ per annun and for
iournevmcn electricians. 50. The board
and the city electrician will be appointed
by the city manager.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-19
New l~ncineratOr Is
Plan of the CITY.

Mayor Albert Browne called the atten-
tion Of the board 20 the necessity for the
construction VI Y new incincrator. Hc said
that the location NJ the new high school
would nccc--itate the abandonment Of the
mprompiu incinerator IN that part Of the
cliy. The city manager informed the com
mission that the city Vt Houston con
-~tructcd an inciuerator sufficient to meet
tS requirements for $4,000 and he was of
the opinion that Brownsville could build
one to cost not more than $500. lie will
ect INTO communication with the Houston
-antary department io ascertain the plans
followed III the building Of that city's IN
cinerator. F.,
The board Of commissioners formally
appointed Leo Wise. Il. VI. Dalzcll and
Miguel Fernandez AZ members Of the
board az equalization. and instructed
the city MANAGE 10 notify the men nj
once IN order that the board NAV begin
its work.
Those present ~ Tie commission meet
ing Yesterday were. Mayor a. Albert
Browne Commissioner XII. III. More. n. n.
l%ientiro. W. H. pnteanat. Enrique Garcia:
City Manager. =. H. Williams and CITY
Attorney Amos Rich.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-19
Old Land Marx Near
Post Is Raced Today

LaborerS today began razing the an
cient frame dwelling at the corner Of
Elizabeth street and Fifteenth. just
across from the Fort Brown wall. which
for many years was occupied by George
Watson. the late aged Civil War negro
who died in Brownsville several years
ago after having served the government
about thirty years as federal building
messenger here. The property is owned
by James 4. Browne and sisters. aud
until recently was occupied BY an aged
negro woman. who died. When the place
was built il not recalled hy its owners.
but Il was supposed 10 have been con
Structed shortly after the civil war. Ano
Their shack on the corner will also he
torn down. II il stated that il il nee: the
intention nj the present time to build
on the site.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-19
Predicts Lively Land
Business Next Winter

William +. Easloy Of San Antonio. well
known as promoter VI the Donna propos-
ition. is in Brownsville today after an
absence ri three months. M. Ea~ley
says that land concerns are more inter-
c-ted than ever in the Lower Rio Grande
Valley and hc predicts that when border
conditions have become normal that there
viii hc an increased number Of concerns
operating ana that renewal Of former
boom days In settling with experienced.
Mr.. Ea~lev lett today for Donna. where III
plans 70 pend a few days before return
mr. to san Antonio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-19

DR.. Florence Olmstcad Wilson " Milan,
Ind, i7 IN Brownsville for u two weeks
visit with her brother and sister, MIR. and
Mrs.. Lawrence Oimstead.
George ID. Barton Of Albine il a bus
mess visitor in Brownsville today.
A Faubean u Dallas was among
last nights arrivals i'll Brownsville.
J.. II. Howard aud 4. y. Holiday Of
san Antonio are among the business
visitors in the city today.
Sam NJ. Book of Houston is a bus
iuc>> visitor in Brownsville today.
Col. IA. ". Dcvinc of the Twenty Bra
zo> Valley railroad any with headqnar-
tcr> IN San Antonio is among the days
business visitors III Brownsville.
Mrs. John j. Young left this morn
ing 20 visit her son John y. Young. ju-
ninr ut their ranch. the Santa Anita. in
IIidalgo county.
Captain George J. Head returned last
night from 2 several days business vi~ir
to san Antonio and Houston.
u n. Morris was q passenger on the
branch train his morning for san Be
nitr
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-19
500 Texans Want To Be
On State Ranger Force

AUSTIN, Texas. May l9.-Over five
bundled applications have been received
Ly observation-disclosures and Adiutant Cen
cral Ilutching- for persons Over the state
who desire to he appointed state rangers
far service along the Mexican border.
This flood WI applications is the result
ol the recent announcement that the ran
ger force would be immediately increased
~ fifty men, and possibly one hundred
later on.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-19
Eighth Summer School in Cotton CHASING.

COLLEGE STATION. Texas. May 10
The eighth annual summer school IN cot
CHASING viii ~ held III the Agricul-
tural a Mechanical college here June rs to
july %. IN connection with the rural life
school and summer normal. Daily reports
from leading cotton markets VIII he re-
crive'l and the students viii 20 through
the details Of buying and selling.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-19
Probing Railroads Again.

CINCINNATI. May 19.-The inquiry W
the Interstate Commerce Commission into
the financial affairs OF the Pere Mar
quette and the CINCINNATI. Hamilton. and
DAYTON Railroad was resumed here to-
day. Further hearings are set for 81.
Louis. Toledo and New York.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-19
First CoIOred Couple TO Ned Here in Years

". "A. Bailey and Victoria Williams. mar
ned today ~ the county courthouse Nv
Justice of the Peace. III. j.. Kirk, have the
distinction 81 being the first colored cou-
pie to bc married IN Brownsville for many
wears. Bailey J. am employe Of the
Brownsville water and light plant.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-19
CITY NEWS
Law Firm Makes Chanue-Announce-

Law Firm Makes Change-Announce-
ment sas been made that r.. f. Holland has
removed his office from the Combe build
ing, and VIII hereafter be associated with
+. W. Seabury in the practice Of law in
the office III the latter in the First Ma
tional Bank Building. The firm viii con
tinue under the name OF r.. NJ. ~Seabury.
and viii include Mr.. Seabury, Mr.. Holland
and II. VI. Coy.