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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-24

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-24
B. H.S.CLASS1916
SEES BRILLIANT
END SCHOOL LIFE
FIVE YOUNG MEN AND FOUR YOUNG
WOMEN GRADUATES HOLD CENTER
c. STAGE IN EXERCISES.
CLASS OF 1916 TO GO DOWN IN HIS
TORY AS MAKING A NEW NOTE
IN LOCAL SCHOOLS.

Never III the history of the Brownsville
public schools have exercises more brilliant
IN execution and In setting been held than
were the graduating exercises OF the class
OF 1916 held last night at the Hinkley hall.
For several days past the mothers of the
graduates have been laboring To make the
hall a. beautiful "a possible and many
were the ordinations of wonder and adj
naraalon when the visitors entered the
hall.
The stage whereon were seated the grad
yates and the speakers of the evening had
been transformed into a beautiful pergola
profusely hung with pink la France roses,
mtrlcately interviewer with green ferns and
plants thus honoring the chosen color of
the graduates. Over the doors and win
dows We're arches of greens and flowers.
Across the front are of the stage were the
letters "B. II. ;. 1916
The program was opened by a chorus
Of students from the lower classes who
sang the "Soldier Chorus" from Faust
which reflected great credit upon the ma
tuIal talent OF the singers. When the
director. Miss Anita kowalski. When the
class filed onto the stage they were greet
ed with IA storm of applause. The wei
coming address was made BY William
Moler, class salutatorian, who babe the
guests welcome and said that the large
attendance assured the class that although
the >chool hfe of the class OF 1916 had
closed they would have the friendship and
sympathy of their friends during their
after llfe.
Mr.. Moler's address was followed bv a
chorus, The Lark" which was followed BY
the valedIctory address BY Carlos Caster
ada. Mr.. Castenada delivered his address
IN a clear, ringing voice easily heard in the
iurthest corner Of the crowded hall. He
paId high tribute to the members of the
faculty. saying that he believed the class
was prepared to face the battles of life
owing TO the careful watch over their
studies and the direction Of their instincts
BY the faculty. In closing the speaker
SAID that the class would try to live up to
Its motto:
Whoever You be, be noble;
Whatever you do, do we'll"
President f.. A. McGary of the Browns
VILE school board introduced the speaker
81 the evening. Prof. 4. -. Potts. assistant
dean OF the law department Of the State
University. Professor Potts stressed the
difference IN the efforts now required OF
the pioneers. The speaker said that the
duty and work of the pioneers was to ex-
tend the frontiers of the country. that
their work was extensive while the. work ct
the present and future generations was
intensive. Mr.. Pott, called attention Ia
the fact that Texas with her four billion
bales oi cotton a year was 80 dependent
on the outside world that when the late war
opened cotton went down until IL was
almost valuele>s. Another feature touch
ed ON by the speaker was the robbing of the
soil. He sand that a visit through the
farming region 1T Texas would show that
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-24

SOCIAL NOTES

Thc final organized effort of the sen
iOr class Of the Brownsville high school
will be the class play given tonight al
the Drcamland theatre. A dress rchear
sal held this morning in the theatre
showed that the Fast had thoroughly
mastered their parts and were able to
give the proper rendition with a skill
unusual in home talent performances.
The play chosen by the class. An Am
erican Citizen was one of the favoritc
plays of the famous Nat Goodwin ami
Ethel Barrymore.
The pupils have been directed bv Miss
A. X. y. Craig, English teacher in the
high school.
o.
The Alumni Association of the
Brownsville high school cntcrtainS
Thursday ~ the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
i. &. Pierce in honor Of the graduates
Mrs. q. X. Mason Yesterday afternoon
entertained the l%aslic> of the Tuesday
Bridge Club
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-24
October Court Will
Pass On The Pass Law

the clause in the ~so-callcd anti pass law
which exempts certain classes from pro
visions of the bill. such as delegates Ia
farmers conventions. firemens eonyen-
items. etc. is constitutional will not be
submitted to the supreme court until
the October term. il was learned today.
The case is now pending in the Third
rourt Of Civil Appeals and it is the an
nsunced intention TO carry it 10 the
highest tribunal If the state for final
decision.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-24
ADJUSTMENTS
Queer.

The prominent star. John Barrymore
who attained phenomenal popularity
throughout the word a. an irresistible
screen comedian in the Famous PLAYERS
Con.panN'> comedy triumphS. An Am
crican Citizen and The Man from
Mexico, SURPRISES both his former
screen successes IN the five part film
adoption IF Lea DitrichStcin'S cxcruci.
atingly funny farce. Are You a Ma
SON. ut the Queen toiay. This Subjc,t
was selected aS the vehicle for Mr. Bar.
ignores return 10 the screen because
II represents. more han amy other CON
cdy of similar reputation. the type of
dramatic hnmor best adapted to the in
Irritable talents Of this star.
In Are Nou 4 Mason" Mr. Barry
more portrays the character of Frank
Perry. u daShing Young married man of
cxubcrant spirits anil vivid imagination.
When his wife announces that her chief
desire In life j. Ia have him he-omc a
Mason. Perry graSps the opportunity il
affords for STAYING ont several nights.
explaining his numerous absences from
home by the logical statement that he is
spending his evenings nj the Masonic
Lodge. undergoing the ~orleals Of initia-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-24

in accordance with provisions of the
Permanent Warehouse Law. Only
about 1000 licenses have been Issued
thus far. However. there are a number
Of g%inncrS who received licenses in sep
ten Der and October last and a~cp ding
t. department officials. these persons
will not be required To take out new Ii
cen>es until those they now hold expire
regardless Of the provisions of the INV
which fixes June 1 as the date TO" re
ncwal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-24
$500 Cinners Required
By State To Be Licensed

AUSTIN. Texas. May "a Approx
mately 100 public %ginners in Texas are
required to be licensed throughout the
warehouse department by Jcne 1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13
JAPAN TELLS j.
8. NOT To FEAR
Declares Nothing in Demands
on China Infringing on
American Interests.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Il. - The
japanese government has officially
informed the United States, through
Ambassador Guthrie that while it
has made important demands on
China in connection with the recent
clash AT Cheng Chiatun. there is
nothing in the representations in
fringing on American interests 10y
violating the open door, Chinese in
tegrity, or the Root Takahira agree
ment
Whether the Washington govern
nent will accept these assurances
as conclusive. depends on the in
depreciation which Japan places ON
her demands as her negotiations
with China proceed. Officials here
are uncertain as TO Japan's relations
though it was revealed Tuesday that
in an inquiry on the subject the
japanese foreign office was notified
that the demands had greatly dis
turbed the American government
Ambassador Guthrie reported that
the japanese foreign minister con-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13
REDMEN DISCUSS PART
IN CENTENNIAL PAGEANT

Plans for the coming centennial
celebration were discussed last
evening at a meeting of the local
tribe Of Red Men, which was at
tended by a large number of the
tribe, and a committee from the
Mishawaka tribe of Red Men.
Mr. Roney. the director of the
pageant, +. b. Barnes, and Father
Maloney and Finly of Notre Dame
were present at the meeting and
told in detail what the duties of the
Red Men would be in the celebra-
ton. over 500 local members and
delegation from Mishawaka will
take the principal part in the cen
tennial, as they will portray the In
dian life and activities that charac-
terized the early history OF Indiana.
There will be a meeting Friday
evening of the Mishawaka and local
committees on the celebration, at
which time the characters and other
details will be decided on.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13

firmed the outline Of the demands
printed in this country as approx
mately true"
Officials are Anxious.
Among officials there was every
indication that developments would
be anxiously watched II was
pointed out that so far the entire
negotiations were i'm a preliminary
and indefinite stage
The Japanese demands. Ambassa-
dor Guthrie reports. seek apologies.
decentralization and installation OF
Japanese military advisers through
out south Manchuria and eastern
Mongolia and i'm the cadet school at
Mukden, together with japanese po-
lice wherever in those sections there
are large Japanese settlements. These
rights, throughout this whole terri
tory with d population of nearly
5000 600 are sought Ito prevent "A
recurrence of such trouble" as the
Cheng Chiatun incident. in which
Il japanese and 80 Chinese soldiers
were killed.
Purpose Of Demand Worries.
1t is not the mere terms Of the
japanese demands. however which
have been we'll established through
! out. so much as their real purpose.
that has caused anxiety here II
| the recrudence of Monaghan ban
ditry in conjunction with monarch
/ Ist revolution has, as claimed, pro-
duced a condition of outlawry where
/ Japanese lives are ENDANGERED. Of
I hcials are said 10 be willing 10 admit
/ that Japan is as much justified in
/ having troops in those sections as the
/ United states is in having troops iu
/ Mexico. IF, on the other hand il
develops that Japan is magnifyng
a small disturbance into an interna-
| tional complication 10 exact political
| concessions. the United States is ex-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13
BIC PIPE SEWER
WORK POSTPONED
Large Number of Contracts
Let by Board of Works
Last Night.

The board - public works met
TUESDAY night and heard assessment
rolls and let contracts for consid-
cradle sewer and street construc-
ton work 10 be done about the city.
demonstrators appeared at the
hearing on the pipe sewer TO be
built on Chestnut So. from Jefferson
20 the Lake Shore. and asked that
the hearing be delayed until next
spring on account OF the high cost
OF labor az the present time The
board continued the hearing till the
nrst Tuesday IN April. 1917.
The hearing on the assessment
roll on the sewer connections on
Michigan ST.. WAS completed The
city engineer dled assessment rolls
on work completed on Jaquith ct
asphalt pavement on alley west OF
Lafayette from Colfax TO Lasalle,
grade, curb, walk and gravel pave
ment on Indiana ay and between
Prairie and Walnut. Assessment roll
for the condemnation OF property
for an alley between NOtre Dame
az. and - Peter ST.. 10 run from
COrby to first alley north Of South
Bend av. and another calling foI
the vacation o. certain streets and
alleys in the Slower Longley addi-
tion in the southern part of the city
were fled
Contracts were let ON bids re
ceived In the morning for sewer
work on Tecumseh av. to De Peapt
and Coussens CO. for S265.SO. The
same firm got the contracts FOL
pipe sewers on Rush. Milton. Eel
lows. Columbia and ST Joseph SITS
and Benton Ct. their bid amounting
10 $4.7S1.34. The contract for the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13
NABBED FOR MURDER
COMMITTED IN 1915
Barber Arrested i'm Michigan for
Death of Wealthy Widow i'm
New NOrk-StoIe $4,000.

IRONWOOD, Mich. Sept Is
Arthur Waltonen, alias John Lind, a
barber, was arrested here Tuesday
for the murder or Mrs. Elizabeth
Nichols. a New York widow who
was strangled to death in her home
and money and jewelry TO the value
OF $4,000 stolen. y servant in the
house was sentenced 10 be electro
cuted for the crime. Waltonen is
said by the police TO have confessed.
Mrs Nichols lived at East
Seventy-ninth st in New York city.
The night of September :. 1915. ac-
cording TO the confession Waltonen
: is said to have made TO the police
I he and three other men entered the
house OF the widow through the aid
| of one OF her servants. Onni Talus,
strangled the woman and made away
with the jewelry and money The
men escaped and police suspicion
rested on the servant. Talus finally
was arrested and the strong circum-
stantial evidence offered led 10 his
conviction and sentence 10 the cleo
trio chair. Friends OF the man in
\ terceded FOR him and his sentence
/ was commuted last month 10 life i'm
prisonment.
a nationwide search was begun
I for WaltOnen, whose name was re-
vealed during the police investiga-
! ton following the arrest OF Talus.
on July - of this year. a stranger
/ from Waukegan, H.. entered the
( barber shop Of Walter Point in this
city. and recognized an employe
there through a scar on his finger as
/ the person wanted in New York for
the murder OF Mrs. Nicholas
The authorities i'm New York
/ were notified and officers from the
. detective department there reached
( here Yesterday Satisfied Of the
identity OF Waltonen, the arrest was
made and the prisoner viii be taken
/ u New York tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13
FIRST CLASSES FOR
N. D. PREPS OPEN

First classes for 1916-1917 were
held today at NCtre Dame for the
high school department. The
"preps' reside i'm Walsh, Carroll and
Brownson halls. the first two men.
toned being for the youngsters eX-
clusively. These halls are already
comfortably filled Father Cavan-
augh is securing lists OF rooms in
town with desirable families for the
overflow of students which. il now
seems certain, will be quite large
after the college students come in.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13
BEER MAY GO UP. TOO
indianapolis Brewer saw Malt High
est iu Years

INDIANAPOLIS. sept ls.-That
the price of beer may Doe increased
was indicated Tuesday night when a
local brewer declared that the oos-
Of barley malt Is the highest az
present IL has been in years. He said
the price is 81 20 a bushel 59 cents
more than it was az this time last
year and he understands the price
likely viii jump TO $3.50 bu-he.
He said the barley crops in Iowa.
Wisconsin and other western states
had been damaged greatly uy the
intense beat wave
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13
CLASSES IN DOMESTIC
ART START SEPT. 10
Registration Mass Meeting of stu
dents To be Held
sept. 2f.

Glasses viii open in the domestic
arts department during the week
starting Sept. 18th instead of the
week OF Sept 18th as was planned.
Openings viii be held on the var
ious nights as best suits the con-
venience of the students and is cam
patible with the calls upon the
faculty A registration mass meet
ing OF the students and the faculty
will be held in the domestic arts
rooms in the high school building.
on the evening OF Thursday. Sept.
p. Though there are no require
ments for the attendance at this
meeting. it is desired that as many
as possible be present so that it may
act as a representative body.
The domestic arts department is
divided into various departments to
take care of the requirements Of
women Of every need. There will be
beginners classes in all OF the
branches. a large number of classes
are taking advanced work. Five
classes viii start their third year OF
study and a single class will open
for the fourth year
Besides the simpler arts of cook
ing. millinery, laundry. work will
be given in the preparation OF the
budget in efficient management and
i'm plain and fancy sewing. If there
is a sufficient demand il is possible
that almost any of the arts and
sciences of interes TO women Will be
offered. Special classes viii also be
held for any particular organiza-
ton if approximately 20 entrants
Will he signed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13
81 GERMANS TAKE
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
scene in Court Room Impressive
When Former kaiser's SUBJ
jccts are Naturalized.

EOrty-fOur foreign born residents
of ST. Joseph county after success
fully passing the examination be
fore Judge Funk i'm circuit court
yesterday afternoon. and after
swearing their allegiance 10 the Unit
ed States were admitted to citizen
ship.
An imposing sight was presented
when % men formerly subjects of
the German emperor. stood before
the bar and took the oath. With
hands raised high above barred
heads the silence of the court room
threw "a subtle glamour of serious
ness about them. Then with all the
dignity that the occasion demanded.
Judge Funk read the oath.
Simple as it is, by its very sim
plicity added strength is lent. II is
the beautiful oath that the native
born citizen never hears. hat which
is the pledge for good citizenship.
The fun text follows:
IL hereby declare on oath that I
absolutely and entirely renOunce
and abjure all allegiance and fidelity
10 any foreign prince or state and
particularly TO -- of whom
| I have heretofore been a subject
and that / will support and defend
the constitution and laws of the
/ United States Of America against all
enemies foreign and domestic and
that 1 viii bear true faith and al
legiance TO the same"
Six natives of Belgium, two OF
/ Great Britain. two Of Russia and
| two of Sweden were also admit
ted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13
Contracts Signed for Two BIG
Attractions Tuesday,
Other Features Be-
ing Planned.

Two important steps, which will
add greatly TO the interest Of South
Bends colossal centennial celebra-
ton. were taken yesterday. Con-
tracts were signed with the famous
Pullman 50-piece band Of Chicago TO
furnish all the music for the occa-
sion. and with Chief Black Hawk of
the Sioux Indians TO bring 2 of his
braves with their squaws and pa
poose here 70 lead in the Indian
pageant. which will be a big feature
OF the pageant and in which 500
local Redmen will take part.
The securing Of the Pullman band.
long ranked as one OF the leading
musical organizations of this coun-
try, insures the high quality OF the
music for the celebration. Besides
its regular organization of so pieces
the band will come 10 South Bend
augmented by a cathedral chimes
orchestra bells. kettle drums and all
the instruments necessary 10 furnish
the martial music for the Indian war
dances and battles Along with its
regular work in connection with the
pageant. the Pullman band will give
the free sacred concert at Spring
brook parry Sunday evening oct. 1
and free concerts on the court house
steps Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday evenings.
Real Indians Coming.
The signing of the contract will
Chief Black Hawk certifies the an
nouncement made a few days ago
that real Indians would take part II
the pageant exercises. Pageant Mas
ter Henry b. Roney recently me
Chief Black Hawk in Chicago and
practically closed the deal TO Drinl
him and a number of his braves
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13

Thy NEWS-TlMES Want Ads
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13

pected 10 object. holding that The in-
tegrity of China is being invaded
In this connection. officials note
the promptness with which Gan
anese soldiers We're on the scene and
the fact that a few days later troops
quickly appeared when similar
difficulty broke out at Chaoyanro.
- miles inside The Monaghan bor-
der, and far away from any railroad
concession where their presence ls
authorized.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13

Or. Chaffee has moved his office
and residence TO ST. Portage ave.
Ready for patients.-advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13
Sioux Indians and Pullman
Band Coming for Celebration

here. The contract. which cInches
the agreement made at this confer
ence. stipulates that the chief shall
be accompanied 10 South Bend by a
dozen other braves with their
squaws, papoose. ponies. dogs. te-
PEGS and all other adjuncts neces-
sary 10 give South Bend people a real
taste OF Indian life. The Indians
according 10 present plans, Will en-
camp for nearly a week on the
banks OF the St. Joseph at Spring
brook and Will live in their primitive
way. They will also stage parades
on the streets Of the city during the
day
The real redmen will lead the 500
local members OF the Redmen's
lodge in a sham battle. The local
/ Redmen will be divided into two
groups Of $50 each representing
Miami and Iroquois Indians.
To Meet Foreign People.
Tonight Pageant Master Roney
will meet representatives Of all the
nationalities living in South Bend, in
I the gymnasium OF the Chamber of
Commerce building. 10 arrange for
the Pageant Of All Nations which
will be another big feature of the
! celebration. 1t is the plan in this
pageant 10 have representatives of
every nationality located here APP
pear on the program on one day Of
/ the celebration i'm their native cos
/ tunes and sing and dance their ma
| tive songs and dances TO their native
music. All these dances will be
| given together. the different dancing
| groups entering upon the stage. each
| carrying its national flag. which will
be deposited in the color stands and
replaced by the star spangled ban
ner for the dance.
ON Thursday night Mr. Roney
viii meet with the students of the
Mishawaka high school TO arrange
for their part in the pageant exer-
cises
| pr. Chaffee has moved his office
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN

cement walk on Kemble av. was let
10 @. J. Headly who bid Stills.
Contract for the grade. curb and
walk on Washington av.. was let
90 Hugh Anderson for s1.9S6.10. The
bids for the resurfacing OF Laporte
av. from Washington 20 Linden were
rejected and the board ordered that
bids on the work be readvertised
for.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13
New
Fall furnishings

Visit the HaberdaShery
Shop. See the new shirts,
ties, hosiery and underwear.
See the big values in little
things that make this stores
service complete.
Wilson Bros shirts 81,
$50 and up. Beautiful
neckwear, cut extra full,
soc, 81 and St.5O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-13

Try Sulphur Napor baths for that
tired feeling. youH be delighted
with the results Parlors 207 Ciu-
zen's Bank buildins. Home phone
2S5f
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-11-10
THE COUNTY
CALLS BOND
E[EC ITO n
PROPOSES TO SPEND 100000
FOR GENERAL ROAD PURPOSES
TALK 1T OVER WITH CHAM.
BER OF COMMERCE.

The last act OF the county commits
sioners before adjourning was to or
der a bond election for one hundred
Thousand dollars for general road pur.
poses The election is to be held in
thirty days and a campaign is to be
made throughout the entire county.
As this fund if authorized by the
voters, will not be available before
the new commissioners take their
seats, the new board Of commissions
ers will meet with the Chamber of
Commerce and discuss the proposition
and agree on the campaign to be
made i'm the interest Of the bonds.