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Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-29
Germans Admit Check.


London, Feb. 29.-Checked at Ver-
dun by French reinforcements, the
German crown princes drive is
spreading to the Champagne, 40 miles
west of the Verdun woods.
The Berlin official statement today
virtually confirmed the French claims
that the Verdun offensive is halted
temporarily at least. At the same
time Berlin reported the capture of
over 1000 yards of trenches and the
Navarin farm, the scene of desper-
ate conflict in last September's Of
fensive.
Efficient artillery preparation pre-
ceded this assault, indicating that the
big Teuton howitzers battered the
Champagne defenses as they did the
French lines at the beginning of the
Verdun drive. More than 1000 pris-
oners were taken by the Germans.
Paris admitted the Champagne loss,
attributing it to surprise" attack.
For the first time since the opening
of the Verdun campaign, though, Ber-
lin claimed no important gains in
that region. The Meuse peninsula, -
a strip of land 5 miles from Verdun,
said Berlin, has been cleared of the
French, who have exhausted them
selves in their efforts against Douau-
mont and HardaumJnt."
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-29

Berlin, Feb. 29.-Germany will not
torpedo passenger liners without
warning, even after Tuesday, when
her warfare against armed merchant
men becomes effective, the United
Press was reliably informed today.
Germany will endanger human lives
only in case a steamer attempts to
escape, to fire on a submarine or to
ram it.
The difference between the past and
the future submarine warfare will be
that:
Armed ships will not be considered
legitimate peaceful trading vessels.
Commanders will not torpedo every
ship encountered, trusting later that
they may prove them vessels armed
for offense.
Commanders will not violate pre-
viouc instructions to warn passenger
liners before sinking them. Germany
is not courting trouble with America,
but if a future accident endangers
Americans Germany will consider she
is not responsible, inasmuch as she
has warned Americans and the Amer
ican government officially.
Officials and the American colony
read with surprise President Wilson's
letter to Senator Stone.
Leaders were astounded that the
armed ship controversy had been
linked by the president with a ques-
tion of Americas national honor.
AS the hour of the new campaign
approaches, the question Of possible
diplomatic break is receiving more
consideration as both officials and the
public believe Americas attitude in
the pending negotiations is unfriend-
ly.
The above is the first indication
that Germany does not intend to tor
redo liners, even if armed, and it in
dicates she intends to fulfill her
pledges in the Arabic case. There is al
most a contradiction, however, in the
statement that she will not consider
armed ships Legitimate, peaceful
trading vessels" This may mean she
insists that armed vessels must be
regarded as warships, and it might
prevent embarrassment should an
over-zealous submarine commander
sink an armed liner.
Berlin, Feb. 29-President Wilson's
letter to Senator Stone has suddenly
shown officials here that the German
American situation is serious.
"These are impressive Words" said
a high foreign office official, after
reading press versions of the presi-
dents declaration.
The presidents sentence declaring
he had no choice, in honor, but to
take the position he has taken, struck
home.
The foreign office, however, is puz-
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-29
City Chamber Banquet Is
To Be Open To Everybody

sent to many persons, but on invita-
tions have been issued and every per-
son interested in the welfare of the
town is urged to join the crowd. The
banquet will be in the ballroom at 5,
thus making it possible for all to
participate and still have their even
ing free.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-29

The Ell Centre Chamber rof Com
merce banquet to be given at the Bar
bara Worth Hotel Thursday evening
will be success.
That is assured by the many who
ere signifying their Intention to be
present. Reminders of this are being
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-29
Strikes for Victory.

London, Feb. 29.-With all his re-
sources the Kaiser is striking for an
immediate, overwhelming victory, in
tended to end the war.
The past weeks battling for the
fortress of Verdun is but the prelude
to grand assault along the western
front-the most tremendous offensive
the world has ever seen.
simultaneously with the land op-
erations, the German submarine cam
paign against armed ships is due to
start at midnight Tuesday. Prince
Henry of Prussia has taken over a
high navy command preliminary to
this.
London is tense. She awaits news
that the German fleet is coming out
into the North sea or that Zeppelins
are approaching.
"It is the real thing at last" said
the Times critic today. While Eu-
rope and the world are on edge, per-
haps the greatest artillery and infan-
try battle ever known RACES over the
ruins of Douaumont, not far from
Verdun. The position has changed
hands repeatedly during the past few
days.
Two miles west of Douaumont the
French are projecting the flame of
artillery across the Talu ridge and the
approach to the pepper heights" bar
ring the advance to Verdun. Austro-
German guns are shootin gtons Of ex-
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-29
Bar Adopts Resolutions.

The following resolutions Of respect
were adopted by the Bar Association
of Imperial County yesterday:
Whereas, in the inscrutable wis.,
dom of the Almighty Father of the
Universe, our esteemed friend and fel-
low member of this association, the
Honorable John M. Eshleman, lieu
tenant governor Of California, has
been called from the labors and ac-
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-29

American course. Excitement there
has subsided; Senator Gore said he
would not press his resolution call
ing for a warning to Americans to
keep off armed ships and the House
pacificists have practically abandoned
similar agitation.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-29

Paris, Feb. 29.-Several attempts of
the Germans to capture the village of
Dauaumont were broken by the re-
sistance of French troops, who with
stood the most furious assaults. A
German attack against the French po-
sitions an Manheulles resulted in COM
plete failure.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-29

by the French reserves rushed up by
General Joffre, and the attacking
force has been hurled back at several
points along the line with great
slaughter. The British forces have
taken over larger sector of the de-
fense line, releasing thousands of
French troops to reinforce those be-
fore Verdun.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-29

plosives into the armored slopes sef
the pepper position in attempts p
blast the ridge away. thus opening,
the road through Bras to- Xerdun.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-29
Germany Admits Error.

Washington, Feb. 29.-Germany ad-
mitted for the first time that her
proposal to war on armed merchant
men technically violated international
law. This was the Interpretation
drawn here today from United Press
Staff Correspondent Ackerman's dis
patch, quoting a German official as
charging that England "first" vio-
lated international law. If Germany
takes this view, she is contending that
the decree is reprisal, though pre-
vious Berlin reports indicated Germany
took the position that neutrals could
not expect to bind Germany to an OBJ
solete law adopted when privateers in
tested the seas.
No Delay by Germany.
Germany's reiteration of intent to
torpedo armed merchantmen begin
ming Wednesday was handed Secre-
tary Lansing by German Ambassador
Won Bernstorff.
Lansing's only announcement was:
Ambassador Won Bernstorff left his
governments momoradum. That is
all l can say"
The German envoy was equally un-
communicative.
Later, however, it was learned the
memorandum contained the report of
submarine commanders of score of
cases in which it is alleged British
merchantmen used their armament Of
fensively. 1t also gave further ref
erences to alleged secret British ad-
miralty orders to destroy submarines.
The original copy of the alleged Or
der, found on the seized British liner
Appam, was recently given to Lansing
by Won Bernstorff.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15
Queen

Pauline Frederick as The Spider. "
- the onecn theater today. takes The
dual role Of mother and daughter.
Valerie st. CRY ana Joan Marche. A re-
view saws:
The Spider an eXiTa0rdihary Para
mount Picture produced by the Famous
Players Film Co. gives Pauline Frede-
rick an unusual opportunity for the dis
play Of her amazing talents. as the sub
Jet presents her in Two diverselv Op-
posite roles. Valerie -. Cvr. a notori-
Gus Partisan beauty. and her deserted
daughter Joan. In the representation Of
these dual but distinct characters. the
superb emotional artistic performs mi
raclcS ~ character Interpretation and
Of dramatic portrayal. The tremendous
power of Miss Frederick : arr and the
wide range 0f her screen capabilities
were never 50 for cfnllv illustrated rs
IN her compelling delmcation Of This une-
que emotional drama.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15
1000 Eagles Gather At
Fl. Worth For Meeting

DALLAS. Texas. Nav l5.-Upwards OF
1000 members Of the Fraternal Order Of
Eagles arrived here this forenoon Tor the
Opening session 81 the annual state acre
which lasts rhronghorl Wednesday. San
Antonio. Galveston and Houston delegates
came III On recial trains. 4 delegation
81 loo strong arnved from Wichita Falls
10 pres their claim for the next annual
convention IL 1917. Several other cities
We're expected 10 contest for the next an
nual acre event.
No formal se-sion If the convention was
scheduled Tor today, bat d smoker and get
acquainted meeting was Ia he held to-
night. The first formal session will be- held
tomorrow when Mayor Lindsey will wei
come the delegates III an address. Follow
ing a short AFTERNOON session the delegates
Will devote the remainder of the day ~
entertainment including q street ear ride
and a theaier party in the evening.
Degree teams from San Antonio, Bean
mont, Galveston and Fort Worth are eN-
peeted TO contest for prizes for the best
drills. on Wednesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15
USEMEN
Qreamland-

Grace Cunard and Francis Ford. the
Universal stars. are featured i'm u Gold
Seal two reel detective drama nj the
Dreamland theater to-day, Lady Raj
files Returns
Heretofore they have been Unidentified
with Balkan romances and photoplays
in which hairbreadth feats Of daring
AMI strength were featured. La LADY
Eaffles Returns. : however. Miss Cunard
is presented Ia her aevotees as an ex-
.eeedingly clever detective, who deceiyes
everyone. except acertain young detec-
tive who proves too astute for her. Never
~theless. said young detective greatly al
mires her work" and her personality
and when he has completely outwitted
her, calamity makes it possible for her
10 escape without paying the penalty for
her crimes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15
Dittmann.

Count leo Tolstoi is the author of
"Anna Karenina," a William Fox PRO
duction featuring Bcrt Nansen. which
day. a synopsis of the story Follows:
Anna Karelina, the heroine of this re-
~markable drama. is the wife of "A Rus
sim diplomat high in the councils IF
his country. This man cold. reserved and
wholly wrapped up in his duties gives
and beautiful wife.
Anna. though she respects her huS-
band and alorc> her little son vet era
YES the love which She feels il the right
.rf every woman. and when Count
WroHSky. 2 handsome Young cavalry Of
fircr. enters her life and offers her the
admiration and devotion whtrh are de
MED her IN her home. she eagerly erasps
her chance for happiness.
The inevitable results. Rich and
beautiful though She be and of exalted
Sacial position. Anna finds that she can
not defy the conventions. She i east off
by her husband and denied n sight of her
son Her former friends desert her: she
i IN outcaSt from society where she for
mcrly reiened q queen. Al last she even
begins To d~iStrust her lover. the man for
whom she gave up everything. Wearicd
by her unequal struggle. and without
position or reputation Auna finds this
last blow too much Ia bear and She
seeks in death Il release from worldly
SORROWS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15

Dreamed Cheese aud Egg on Toast
-Four hard boiled eggs. one and ouc-halt
tablespoons flour. orc and one hall cups
milk. on, halt teaspoon salt. few grains
peu,rr and cayenne, one-hali emp grated
cheese. six shoes toast. Add sufficient
milk IL the flour to make = smooth paste.
Add remaining milk and SeasoHue~ and
cook until slightly thi,kcned. Add whites
chopped finely and cheese. Cook until
she.~. j. melted. pou over toast and
.prinkIe with yolks which have hccn forced
tArough a sieve.
Caramel Spnnee-cover one and one
half teaspoon 81 relatm with cold water
and 1t stand until sofiened. Melt three
~fon,ti,s cup cf sugar. add slowly tive
cup at bolllns water and cook five mn
N Remove from fire. add the gelatin
and one fourth cup OF sugar, star until
dissolved. then pour the syrup gradually
INTO the stiffIv beaten whites of four eggs.
Flavor with one-haif teaspoon OF vanilla.
heat ten MINUTES. turn INTO a vet mold and
MACE on ice 10 stlften. Serve with a Gus
lard sauce made of egg yolks. one pint Of
mill, one-eighth cup of sugar.. one-eighth
ta.Spoon of salt and one teaspoon of va
nllla.
Carrots With Mlnt-Scrape carrots,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15
5000 Veterans In i.
Texas Draw Pensions

AUSTIN. Texas, MAY l5.-There are
l9,ooo Confederate veterans, including
widows 81 veterans, Hho are drawing pen
si"ns M the state of Texas, according t.
ieure@ compiled bv Colonel j. 4. Jones.
State pension commissioner. Because Vi
he tact tina! the veterans are DIVING
RAPIDLY Mr. Jones predicts that the number
viii scarcely exceed the present total.
Within the next five wears, IN Mr.. Jones
opmlon' the number Of pensioners Will de-
crease to $4,000. The decrease n his
opinion Will bring about a larger appor-
ticnment Of the pension fund. Mr.. Jones
figures sEow that there is now but one
veteran who IL under 80 years of age.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15


rNplainrd IN "hlrri- -'"'in@ ihat N had
been ieii among ~" N"N'"nn~ n me San
Rcniio community ever since thc Niila raid
INTO Columns tha' extreme action ~ The
part ~ ~" United State wa regarded ~
wv" good MrNie"n- Nmrrrcar c'iiz"u- ~ the
community a> inevitable. Tie sand that "t
'h' tim" those citiy"n- told h'n they would
TON in th" dcfcn-" nf The United ~'afc-.
'ri in va- then tl'i 'hr nlan I'm or'auizr
hnifaion md offrr HIM services I'm The
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15
Centre Latino Names
A. A. Trevino President

The Centre Latino. the organization of
Mexican Young men who conduct a night
school and other educational work
IN their club rooms at Eighth and Wash
lngton streets, have elected the following
officers 10 serve the ensuing year:
Anclardo "A. TrevIno. president.
Carlos h. Ca-tapeda, wee president.
Manuel Fau>to Mendoza. secretary.
Santiago SOILS Gomez. treasurer.
Directors, Francisco I. Rescndez. David
Rios and E~teban Alvarez.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15

wash and cut ~ ~onc-qugrtrr inch -irr~.
tut ont with fancy cutter. Add ~ boil
INK -alied waiter and cook until tender.
Cook uncovered the last Fifteen minutes IN
order to cvaporafe liquor and then there
viii ~ Jess loss of flavor. There should
W. only two - three table-poonfuls 81
liquid remaining. Add one tablespoon
butter and three tablespoons chopped mint.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15
Tickets for the Dlav.

'N"''S Ut "' F'"Jf hH NTItTItuH
Citizen" To- be- gwen next Friday night nj
the Dreamland theater by the pupils Of
the senior class Of The Brownsville high
school. are now on sale AZ the box Office
If the theater and may also BE- obtained
from pupils of the schools. Tickets oh
tanned from the students must be present
ed at tho box office for reservation. The
nroceedE of the play will be used 10 defray
The expenses Of Prof. Potts Of the state
university. who y "a lecture At the com
mcnccmcnt exercises. The admission prices
arc 25 cents for students. and % and 80
cents for adults.-515 ut.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15
HEHOUSEKEEPER
Stowaway Chests.

The upholstered stowaway chest = be
coming q regular piece of bedroom fur
niturc. and the newest nave tall end pieces
that .ive the chest a ~cttec effect. To
have 4 fabric that matches or harmonIzc-
with the other furniture m the room n
essential IN the covering.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15
Things Worth Knowing.

\ one-plcce night gown which is worn
ont above the wai.t can be utilized by
making 2 new top with ~ empire waist
Inc ont ~ the lower halt Of another night
gown.
\ piece VI paraifinc 10 your darning bag
Will save darnng. After You have finished
daruire " hole rnb The paraline on the
reht side of the darn. Tins will prevent
wear.
4" remove corrhed place on linen. cut
3r opien IL half and rub the scorched
place With III Then wash ii cold water.
leave to oak ~. an hour ~ two and the
-cofched places viii disappear.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15

II II. Rorke of Donna returned home
today after spending the week end in
Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15

United States vetcrinar, y. f.. Dutro
left this morning for Roma 10 inspect
cattle importations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15

Dr. Newt Long of Shreveport. La. j. in
mi w ,illn. the guest mi hi cousin. Sher-
~ W. r. vann.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15

Il. q. Dim. a catileman from Merce
DIES, l. in Brownsville on business to
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15

G. ". Isaacs Jr.. aud y. +. Wells Of
81. Louis are in Brownsville on A short
business mission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15
MeUmAoWa
~EZZEcZ~
WHERE THE ROOF COMES OFF
Plenty OF Fresh Air.

Night Show. J p. m Matinee, 2 p. m.
Grace Cunard aud Franci, Ford in-
LADY RAFFLES RETURNS-Detective
c@leverly toil~ woman crook. hut gal
lantly permits her ~ escape after the
clash ot wits. III which W. wins.
TIE JANlTpR'S BUSY DAY-Ne-tor
comedy.
1T NEARLY IIAPPENED-Jokcr comedy.
\ domestic uphcaval.
"A WONAN'S WTTCIlERY.
Prices-5 and I0c
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15

+. l.. Caldwell Of Corpus Christi Is 4
business visitor in Brownsville today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15

Hugh Mullen Of Pharr il n business
visitor in Brownsville today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15

u. III. january Of Mc-illen has been a
Brownsville visitor for the past two
days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15

NJ AMI Mr II. II. Hammond Of Nc
Alich We're Brown. ,iile 81 itors sun
d1s.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15

Earle T.. Walker of san Antonio Il q
IN mess visitor ~ Brownsville today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15
MExlCANS WILL FIGHT FOR
U. S. IF NECESSARY

(Cnntinucl from page NJ
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15

Announcement was made today that
Mr.. q. ". Tucker entertainment for the
Barathea class ot the First Baptist church.
has been postponed on account 81 the i'll
ness 81 Mr.. Tucker.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-15

Lieutenant and Mr.. y. II. Waltz re-
turned last night from a bret honeymoon
To Corpus Chriti and are temporarily at
nome At the residence Of the bride na
rents, Mr.. and Mr.. +. e.. Pierce.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-08
Willard Is Losing Money;
Wife iii, Refuses Offers
SbeciaI 10 the TrIcernbh

being deluged with a flock of offers,
totaling $4,000, just for his appear
ance, either as a referee or an actor
The big fellow turned them all down
My wife's sick and l want to stay
home for a while anyhow" said Jess.
lard $1,000 to referee a fight. Charlie
Murray of Buffalo and Walter Duffy
of Boston went over that figure, Just
to have the champion show himself
for half an hour for exhibition pur-
poses. Toledo also made a fat offer
Lou Derlicher of New York wired
an offer of $4,000. He wanted Willard
to referee a fight in Gotham. Tom
Jones and Jess plan a trip to Hot
Springs, Ark, probably this week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-08
President Tener Gives Out
Statement on Outlook
Special TO the TELEGRAPH

New York, April s. - John X Ten
er. president of the National League,
issued the following statement yester-
day on the outlook for baseball in
1916:
Splendid! That's my opinion of
the baseball outlook for 1916, not
merely for the National League, but
for every diamond organization in the
country.
Not since ] have been connected
with the great national game. either
as player, rooter or executive, have
prospects been brighter for all con-
cerned.
The mass of people in this country
love the old game. During the last
two years they have not shown it so
much as i'm other years, but that was
due TO two things. one was the Eu-
ropean war, which, for a time, brought
about a business depression. The
other was the baseball war, which
placed the affairs of baseball in a
chaotic state.
But now all is changed. The coun-
try is enjoying prosperity greater than
ever before in its history The people
have money, and they do not feel that
in spending some of it for baseball
that they need sacrifice later to make
up for the outlay.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-08
CALL BISONS TO
CLEAN AWAY SNOW
Buffalo Players to Meet AL
bright College; Have Short
Indoor Workout

Get move on, boys, there is work
to do" shouted Manager Pat Dono-
van to his Buffalo squad this morning.
1T is not baseball this time, but some
muscular exercise. You must shovel
snow to-day" he continued.
You're only joshing," remarked
Catcher OnsIow.
Am l." replied Manager Donovan
as he reached out of the window and
pulled in a handful of snow and rub
bed it over Onslows face.
We'll, it is no game to-day with AL
bright College," was assured when
everybody was up and had breakfast.
1t was a big disappointment to the
players who were anxious to get busy
in real baseball game. Preparations
had been made to start the game early
this afternoon, but the Bisons had to
return to indoor work at the Y. NJ.
c. A. gymnasium. There was little
practice.
Manager Donovan was at a loss
what to say about next weeks plans.
Unless there is an assurance that the
weather will change for the better and
keep right, there is a probability that
he may take his team to some south
ern camp, in order that they may be
ready to start the season two weeks
hence.