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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
Funston Held al FL
pas0 for Present.

FL PASo. Texas. MAY lo.-Gcneral
Funston stated lhl~ afternoon that he had
no idea when hc would return "a san An
tonic. THIS j. taken io Indicate that thi>
afterroon'~ conference with General Ohre-
con will aot BE- the last General Ohre.en
and hi- advisers are reported optimistic
over the outcome.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10

WASHINGTON, -. C.. May l0.-Ger-
maDv today handed American Ambassador
Gerard a new note oh the Sussex ease.
according 10 Secretary ot State Lansing.
and II Is nov on The way to Washington.
He Indicated that Germany now admit
the submsfine attack on The Sussex and
gives notice that the submarine com
msnder was punished and promises t.
make rsparation. -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
British Destroyer Is
Damaged In Sea Battle

BERLIN. Nav ia British DESTROYER
was badly damaged off the Belgian coast
Monday IN m engagement between German
and British torpedo boats. It wa~ officially
announced today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
Mobilization Points
Fixed By Funston

SAN ANTONIO, Texas. May lO.-It was
announced al headquarters yesterday aft
ernoon that General Funston has de~ig-
mated Fort sam Houston ~ the mobiliza-
iIon point for the organized miIitia w
Texas. He has named Douglas % the
mobilization point for the Arizona National
Guard and the New Mexico militia will w.
mobIlized af Columbus.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
French Papers Say Note
DiplomaticMasierpiece

PARIS. May l0.-Great prominence
was given III this mornings papers to the
latest American note 10 Germany. which
was characterized ~ n masterpiece of
diplomacy" The Maiin ~ay- Germany
suffered an unprecedented diplomatic de-
teat.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10

COLUMBUS. y. NJ. May ,0.-Rumor.
last night that thirty five hundred Car
rancistas attacked General Pcr-hings rear
guard caused much uneasiness here. and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10

NV ASaVsIIt'H Ff"saI
LONDON. May 10 The American con
sui at Queen town teleeraphs the Amer
can embassy here announcing definitely
that 40 Americans were aboard the steam
er Cymric. which WAS sunk IL says th"
ship was unarned and that II was tor
pedoed without warning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
Browns 10 Mercedes.

Manager James Stack and hi team. the
Browns. left this morning IN automobiles
for Mercedes. where they are to play this
afternoon
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
fI:y Associated Pres

ABILENE, Texas, May l0.--Clau.is
Dcarmon was given nincty-year~ in III
this morning for kiilinf
Charles Brown ai Potosi, Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
RMnuOyS OF Attack On American Rear
Reported Untrue ByAviatoyAheyFziett

were set at rest this morning by Captain
bodd ~ the army aero corps. lie tlr~
seventy five miles south aud west from
Columbus. reporting al quiet along fhr
American line
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
80 Americans Quitting
Mopzanillo District


WASHINGTON, D. c.. May TO-
Admiral Winslow at Manzanillo re-
ported by wireless today that ninety
Americans are leaving that district
on a steamer for San Diego Ne
made no reference 10 disturbances.
but said that Americans generally
wished 10 leave Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
GERMANY ADMITS GUILT
IN SUSSEX CASE, WILL
PUNISH THE COMMANDER

the sinking of the Brazilian steamer Rio
Granco by German submarine. Great
indignation - still shown Ia the Brazilian
press, winch demands energetic action.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
lBy Associated Press.l

Ell PASO, 0Th the aud
nnlcaton General
patrol
q
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
Attempt To Smuggle
Munitions Frustrated

Iy Associated Press
LAREDO. Texas. May I0.-A
million rounds of rifle ammunition
which Mcxicans attempted to snug
ole across the line were captured
by the American troops here last
night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
MARATHON. Tcxa
(By Associa ted Press.)

MARATHON,
Mexican border today the Big Bend
of the Fourteenth rapidly approaching the There !
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
Brazil 10 Demand
Indemnity for Ship.

fI.y Associatnd Fressl
RIO JANIERO. Brazil. May l0.-Brazil
will demand indemnity from Germany for
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
Militia Will Begin
ToReport Thursday
At Fl. Sam Houston
President Wilson Decides To Remain
In Washington Constantly As A
Result International AfuiQS
(By Associa ted Press)

FL PASO, ordered greater
south
Will be Withdrawn Cl Dbn, announced here tins afternoon
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10

WASHINGTON ID c. May lore~n Wilson because The international
decided o Washington
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
HENRY LANE WILSON NAMES NoRMANHAPGooO,
PUBLISHER, IN $3.50, 900 SUIT FOR LIBEL

Lane Wilson. former American amhas ~
dor to Mexico. The suit j. hased On pub
llcaiions regarding Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-10
Ireland Lord Lieutenant Resiqns.

FI'N N>SWTIhtrd T'rrSSl
LONDON. May l0.-Baron Wimhourne.
the lord lieutenant of ireland. resigned to-
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-09
Moran Confessed
Big Mail Robbery
on New York Ferry

BAN FRANCISCO. April S-Jamos
Moran surrendered himself 10 a United
States marshal In san Diego last night
and confessed. according 10 r, n. Morse.
postal inspector here. 10 aiding IN the
Liberty Street ferry postal robbery two
months ago IN New York. when ncarly
100000 In securities were stolen
Details Of the alleged confession we're
lacking hero.
Moran was without money when 10
gave himself up 10 W. G. carsc. deputy
United States marshal. At San Diego.
who took him TO Los Angeles.
Moran was held for investigation" Al
noon he had not given the nanos N
tho other persons involved IN the robbery.
II was said.
Los ANGELES. Cal, April A-Moran
confessed. according 90 tho United States
district attorneys office. that no and
several other men executed tho robbory
Moran was given about $500 and went
20 San Francisco. whore tho loot was
To have been divided. Ills accomplices.
he said did not appear and he went
10 San Diego.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-09
RETURNED MISSIONARIES
PREACH SERMONS TO SAINTS

INDEPENDENCE Mo. Aufii s.=tspe.
eial Telegram l-HiRh Priest G. ed Mil-
Ter. returned missionary from Austrilla.
preached last night 10 the Saints az their
conference hers. This mornings speaker
vas Myron Mcconley. from the hawaiian
rniaslon. The resignation Of James Nc
kiernan Of Keokuk. In. az president Of
the seventy was accepted by the con-
ference.
The church organization provides for
seven quorums. composed Of seventy min.
igters each this force comprising Tho
missionary force Of tho church The
"seyentina' are called the minute man
~ the church. In accepting this office
these men place themselves entirely AZ
tho call OF duty. accepting an appoint
ment 10 whatever place their suporlors
IN office may dictate. They do no, take
their families with them as rule. 50
that their lahors are indeed work Of
sacrifice and conservation The preal.
dents of these seven quorums form a
board called the council 81 seven prcal.
dents.
a resolution came before the confer
enco from the iolnt council recommend
ms the establishment Of chair IN Grace
land college for the purpose Of training
young people AZ workers IA the ausls
aries o. the church THIS IL opposed on
the ground that the debit on the college
should be lowered before insurflng fur
ther expense Debate upon this question
occupied moat m TIM afternoon and tina
vote was not obtained
Tonight q w T. Scott OF coiawatef.
Mich, preached
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-09
Senate Will Vote
April IS Upon Army
Bill and Changes

WASHINGTON. April s--Ths SENATE
today agreed to vote tuesday April y
On the army reorganization bill and all
amendments and 10 limit debate 20 tor
minutes 10 each senator in any one DAY
beginning April ~
Senator Lodge proposed an amendment
to give the secretary Of war authority
10 maintain camps under whatever req
8lati6ns or conditions he may wish
Discussion ~ the plan for govern
nent owned nitrate plant was taken ~
todat ne coon aa the senate got 10 WORK
~ The biil
THE conduct Of tho senate rnarifssts
n disposition 10 avoid responsibility on
both sides" Senator Lewis said. We
should either surround the country Will
force or we should announce 70 the coun.
try that force IL not needed 70 direct or
attention 70 the discussion Of legislation
for fine advancement Of the nations ciyil
life.
q believe the condition is now pre-
carlous. With view TO our diplomatic
surroundings In tho Mexican situation
there are multiplied oBbaraAstnsnh
villa IL getting aid somewhere ana max
ing the task Of the United States moro
difficult daily. In the press, and par
teularly the foreign press, thsro IL the
intimation that the United States force
Will be withdrawn from MEXICO,
Speaking FOR myself alone, / COY ne
United states VIII not withdraw from
The punitive expedition 10 punish those
who have offended tho rights Of Amer
ican citizens until ~ aims srs accom-
plished.
rye cannot utter doctrine and N
more ~ execution"
Chairman Stone ~ tho foreign relations
committee replied that conditions n
Mexico had nothing 10 90 with the army
bltl
II wish 70 say inst the proposal 70 IN
crease the army or the navy Of the
United states has no especial reference
70 the troubles in Mexico" he said. II
would have the people IN Mexico under
stand that the movement 10 increase me
power Of the United gtates would have
been Just mr. great even n MEXICO we're
one wide field ~ pence and prosperity"
senator Chamberlain confirmed The
statement ~ senAtor Stone,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-09
Tanner Reflected
Head of New York
G.. O. P. Committee

NEW YORK. April .. Frederick g,
Tanner viii continue 10 be chairman Of
the New York republican state commit
tee. An attempt by followers Of william
Barnes 20 Dust him from that position NJ
meeting Of tho committee here today
for purposes of organization was ds-
feated BY a vote Of e TO -.
The barnes candidate was State Sen.
ator Charles W. Wicks
Tho vote wns generally regarded - q
test ~ strength IN the committee between
the supporters. respectively, ~ Justice
Charles n. Hughes nnd former Senator
Eilhu Root for the presidency. The Tan
nor faction, backed by Governor Whit
man. IL known 10 favor the nomination ~
Hughes and the Barnes followers are
supporters 6f Root.
No names Of candidates for tho presI-
Dental nomination we're mentioned o.
The meeting. but the following rcSolu-
tlon was adopted.
Resolved, That this committee IN con-
fdence Of the e0untry'H anxiety for n
return 10 the republican party 70 power,
urges the national convention and espe-
elally the delegates from New York 70
select ms our candidate for president, a
tried republican IN whose record and
character the nation can rely as guar
antee Of wise statesmanship IN the man-
agement Of foreign and domestic ar
fairs.
Chairman Tanner. in his speech OF ac-
coptance said.
II hope that only a republican will be
nominated Don't let any member ~
the committee mlaunderstand me
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-09
PERU DEBATERS WIN BOTH
AT HOME AND AT kEARNE Y

NEBRASKA CITY, Neh April a.
Especial TtleEmml The annual inter
stats normal debates were held IA Rear
ney and Peru Friday idsht on PREPARED
ness The judges Al kcarucy were nr
g MaAay % tha University " Nebraska.
nr AYlsWorih ~ comer university and
ti t'1noe 80 Grand Island
Al rsru. uHpsrhiendem OfeEory ~
Crete nr lauEhnn ~ Nofk and W
sRhals u bellevue we're tho iudsvs
Zero won tho unanimous deglslon an
tath the affirmative and 0esatl,e slara
The dahaiefs al ktamrY Neff rslA
nasatitt. 81 49, osnfs lnslla ihsieN
eaNre HoNis eith unRn tnmefl q
isthata Affirmative waits Niles Sites
set rtafsah. utia Htoit. aiternaiH
Sd rsfh affirmative A. WRlle ~ iia
m ituN ueeallte tsgaew Ntai
3. uahefts with aaWnsat huetaste
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-09
WILL REORGANIZE
AIR SCOUT SERVICE
Secretary Baker Will Appoint New
Board that Will Test All
Aircraft Offered.
WILL DISCARD DEAD TIMBER

WARRINGTON, April S.-.-Deyei-
opment OF the scout aeroplane and
equipment or armored machines with
n larger passenger carrying capacity
are the main thoughts Of the army
aviation department, Secretary Baker
today told the house military com
mittee. He defended army alrshipB
and their aylators and said re-
organization in personnel might DO
made by addition II not by subtrac-
ton" but declared that the service
has proved it, worth IN Mexico and
has done ''as well as possible"
Mr. BAKER asked Tor tl,7sC.OG0 Tor the
signal service, mainly for regular srmy
ana National Guard aviation purposes.
There r. about HO0O0 available under
previous appropriations Bnd the aecre.
tafY expects 10 buy thirty-two machines.
lie said that the nfty-niBe neropl6aes
now owned by The armY, are undcr,p0w-
cred.
European boliRerents he shid. arc care.
fully guarding nlrship secrets from
American military observers.
W. Baker anid he did not believe there
II need for government aoroplone plant.
aud thought II better 10 let individual
manufacturers compete 10 produce the
best
Recent differences among The officorr
IN the aviation service we're attributable,
he said. 70 impotence ~ being controlled
BY tnsn whom they may have regarded
- not knowing the work
DVtIf uan.a.af.. a...t..
4 have determined" he said. no re-.
organize the entire aviation section and
70 put n under better supervision We
wifi reorgaDize under nm entirely new
set Of rules and W. win have In tho
supervision work tho services NJ Colonel
squef who n returning from Europe
lie VII have hoard comprising Captain
Clark. who has been making scientific
study Mt tbs MaassehBsetta Institute 0f
Technology; Lieutenant Milling. who II
the best fiier In the army ami The boat
filters IA the country are IN the army
and Lieutenant Joneg, who IA only see.
ond 10 him nv flier, board which viii
make tests Of asropianos
My idoa II 10 have moro or leas
central ground convenient 10 the manu-
fAetuTefH uf Her0planeH and 10 have this
board experiment with every machine
any makff may offer We want 10 Do
lay until We can get the best that each
manufacturer can offer"
VIII Discard Dead Timber.
Chairman Hay asked the secretary II
he was satisfisd he could bo able 70
get rid Of dead timber and re-organlze
the sorvico 10 make II up 10 date. Sec
rotary Baker replied that he felt tho
Investigations had been 40 thorough and
the departments power wes 80 adequate
that ho believed that an entire reor-
ganlzation Of the aviation service was
possible.
do you know Of any reason why We
should make any provision for Zeppe-
lin3 asked Chairman Hay.
The dirigible balloon has proved an
unqualified failure except IN the case
~ the zeppelin" said tho secretary.
and n tho caas Of tho Zeppelin their
methods ~ control have been carefully
guarded and kept secret IN 0ermspy.
We could experiment with them. 81
course"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-09
Connell Issues
An Order to Clean
Up All Premises

Health Commissioner conneli addresses
Tho following TO every resident Of Creator
Omaha
wow il the time for a general cleanup
OF the entire CITY. Every ono should get
busy with their front and back yards,
alleys. vacant lots. etc. II you own or
i've near n vacant lot with dead grass
or weeds on e. burn tho same, taking
great care the wind ~ blowing from II
direction 70 there IA no danger ~ setting
fire 10 any house Or building The 70
moval Of unsightly things. even n not
uusanitnry improves the value NJ your
own and surrounding propsrty, n a foW
tin cans hnvo been deposited by you, or
someone else on n vacant lot next 10 you
DO not spend more time and expense ~
trying 10 get someone else 10 Glenn them
up than II would DO for you 70 Do ~
yourself
"Hemembsr from o health point not 10
fof get tho inside Of the house NJ we'll a.
the unsishtly things outside. Begin with
the attic. Remove, sell Or give nWaY
everything OF value and burn tho balance
Ninsty-flyo per cont Of the things IN
your attic you Rill never uss hgain and
II Is better 10 got M NJ them than 10
accumulate dust, deny and germs.
Great care must be GNercisod thia
spring on account of tho scarlet fever
We have had. Especially IL thlg true IN
homes where they hAvo had tho disebss
that no raEa. clothes. cloth fnbrifs ~ any
tibd are stored away m trunks or cloEeta
without being thoroughly aired ana
nuuned. Or better Btlll. washed ana boiled.
No matter how careful tho house has
been fumgated. fumgati0p viii not XIII
nil the germs, Air, sunlight and hot
water AMI eleonliness are tho best germ
destroyer Clothes With scarlet fever
germs on, n put away IN a close, dark
plaee may give tbs disease ono. Or five
years after whom brought out and
handled BY susceptible person"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-09
Boom for Elihu Root
is Launched by
Barnes and Bacon

AEW YORK. April s.~sThe movement
for the nomination Of siihu Root for tho
presidency. launched last night ~ u
statement bearing tho signatures u boYa
entys four prominent republicans, N sup
ported by Robert Bacon, former member
u Colonel Hoossyslts cabinet and ono
of bis closest friends. N a statement
published today Mr.. Bacon says;
my first choice Is Eiihu Root my sec
oud choice IL Theodore Roosevelt"
Mr. Bacon last week WAS host ~ tho
luncheon which brought Colonel Hooaez
welt and Mr.. Root together for tho first
timo since the latter opposed Mr.. Rooae-
welt at the republican national eonyon-
tlnu IN 1917
william Barnes, republican national
committeeman. many Of whose adhorents
signed the Root statement, declared there
was nothing behind n except desire
10 promote the nomination ~ Mr.. Root.
lilo denied emphetlcaly a report that
the statement was mAneuyer 10 help
the candidacy ~ Colonel Roosevelt
II was learned today that the Root
movement crystallzed NJ n conference
held here last Thursday At the Union
Ienguo club Mr. Root. II In said, knew
that tho statement was % be issued and
Offered no objection.
Nineteen Of those who signed the Root
statement are delegates from New York
state 10 the national convention Among
them are two OF tho four dslegates.ats
large. United states senator James w,
Wadeworth, ST.. and State Senator Zion
II frown After euloHzing tho public
services Of Mr.. Root, the statement CON
clndeA;
while he has declined 10 become a
candidate for even the highest public
office. yet II nominated for tho presidency
by the coming national convention ut Chi
sage. his sense OF public duty must COM
pei his acneptaneos."
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-09
CHADR0N ORATORS WIN
THREE FIRST PRIZES

RUsHv1LLE. gcb.. April Especial
Telegram THE annual northwest dts
trict deciamatory contest was held here
last night The winners were,
Oratoficnl class Pauline Mack, ChAd.
ron. first, Paul Eumunds. Runhvllie. sec
ond James Forbes. Crawford third.
Dramatic class Mildred Gardner Chad
ron, first Queen Moon, Valentine. sec.
ond clifford Amniek, Crawford. third
Humorous class. George coHtley. Chad,
ron. first, Mary johnson, Huahvllle. sec
ond. Ruth Enalay, Valentine. third,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-09
People of Toledo
Walk to Work
Through Storm

ToDEpO. April &-with prospects "
settlement Of tho street car tieup more
remote than ever. thousands OF people
walked to work this morning In driv-
ms snow storm. Tho hundreds OF motor
buses pressed into service were wholly
inadequate Several were wrecked skid
ding on the pavement.
The final break In tho conferences be-
tween officials OF tho traction company
and union officials came early today.
The company refused 90 ooncede tho
closed shop policy. tho right OF tho mon
10 wear their union buttons while on
duty. ana the reinstatement Of men dis.
charged BY the company
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-09

TWO DANGEROUSLY SHOT
IN DUEL WITH COPS

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. April a.
George Lorton, G5 years old, and hls son.
Walter. 6ged 70 years farmers. we're
dangerously wounded late today In q
revolver battle with II. T.. cowell. con
stable, and Henry Utter. deputy The
trouble started when the officers tried
10 take possession Of the farm, where
the Lorton's were living.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-09
WILD DUCKS EATING THE
FISH At RlvERVlEW PARK

wild ducks are making an attack m
the red fish IN me lake ~ Rivsryisw
park George HedmaD, assistant phrk
superintendent. brought report ~ head
quarters that hs observed These birds
diving beneath the surface Of tho water
md remaining under water several min
utos IN quest ~ their breakfast,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-09
HINTS TIME HERE
TO QUIT MEXICO
CONTINUED from Page one }

their borders similarly the presence o.
Americans Is beginning to irritate the
Mexican people. u looks and feels Ike
surrender " sovereignty.
with villa crushed nov Ii the logical
tine for the pDitiye force 70 withdraw.
No causes Of conflict have yet arisen,
and tho affair has 30 far turned out
fortunately tor both SIDES
reEt 81 order 10 Funston.
WARRINGTON. April s.-T'he original
0fder given Major General Funston on
Mnrrb ~ for the American punitive exs
Eeditlon into Mexico, made public for the
first time 8t tho War department today.
I'D not include direction for the death
or capture of villa. but principally a.
rectad dispereal Of Villas outlaws that
attacked Columbus. N. NJ, on March O.
General FupBton's orders read
You will promptly organize an hds
quato force Of military troops under the
command Of Brigadler General John J.
PershiDg and Will direct him 10 proceed
promptly across tho border IN pursuit Of
tho Mexican band which attacked the
town Of Columbus, n. NJ. and the troops
there on the morning " March D. These
troops will be Withdraw 70 American
territory ~ so0n hs tho de- faetO gov
eminent Of Mexico In able 10 relieve them
NJ this work IN any event the work Of
these troops Will be regarded o. finished
M soon M WAS band or bands aTe
known 70 be broken Up.
Fuu Authority Given.
In carrying out these instructions you
are authorized 10 employ whatever guides
Or interpreters ars necessary. you are
given general authority 10 employ such
transportation, including motor tr8nspor
tation. with necessary civilian personnel.
6s may be required
You arc Instructed 70 mako all prac=
tieabs use Of tho aeroplanes NJ San An
tonic Tor observation Telegraph for
whatever achievements or material you
need. Notify this office ~ 70 force re-
l0cted and expedite movement"
Brfgadier General Scott, chief of starr.
declared today that General Funston has
not yet reported that this task has been
accomplished.
INV NfhNhHs@F fsffftPff fHffAN AsAfARRtttasat
that no adyicss had been received from
General Carranza that the de facto GOV
eminent forces we're prepared Or desired
10 relieve American troops and assume
the task itsef
General Bcott would express no opinion
M 70 whether no believed the orders ~
General Funston had been completely
carried out
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-09

Tho brisk and busting world 0f busl-
ness has c6st its mystic speli over Miss
Gladya Peters, one n Omahas most
popular members Of the younger Gst, and
no longer does the continuous round of
teas, musieales. bridge parties and dances
that constitute the daily routine Of 50
cioty life hold captivating charm FOR
her
Miss Peters persuaded her father. N.
g. Peters, who IL president Of the N. ~
Peters Milling company, 70 give her q
place IN his office. Mr. Peters gave his
assent and now this popular society bello
Ia q full-flsdged member Of tho office
force, working diligently over her books
every day aBd taking an active interest
IN her labofs.