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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
ITALY INCLINED
TO ARGUE MATTER
SHIP ARMAMENT
LANSING ANNOUNCES REPLY OF ONE
ENTENTE RECEIVED, BUT DOES
NOT NAME 1T.
HOWEVER, IT is REPORTED TO BE
ITALY WHOSE REPLY NOT
MADE FINAL.
CBy Associated Prcss.l

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 26.-Sec-
retary OF State Lansing announced today
that one entente ally had replied 10 the
suggestion for disarmament Of merchant
ships. but he declined 10 give the nature
Of the reply or tell whence it came, say
ing that he will probably make the replies
public when all are received.
Although the secretary of state declined
to tell what power il was learned today
that Italy had replied. and that the answer
was argumeniative rather than conclusive.
II pointed out that alien liners are pledged
not TO use armament except for defense,
when clearing American ports.
Confidential advices from Berlin say
that Germany may ask discussion "a to
what constitutes armament and 1T the
question j. raised, Lansing says the United
States NAV discuss it.
With the apparent quoting Of the armed
ship silution IN congress the submarine
crisis shifts back to negotiations between
Ambassador Won BernstorfI and Secretary
Lansing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
NEW ORDINANCES
FOR CITY SOON
CITY MANAGER SAYS THOSE OF NO
VALUE WILL BE REPEALED
BY CITY.

Brownsville will soon have IN entire new
set of ordinances and they will be ccdiiicd
according 10 statement made today by
City Manager +. j.. Williams who said
that there are hundreds of ordinances on
the minutes of the old city council that are
Of no value to the city and that changes
will he made in some that are of value to
the city The ordinances will be gone over
soon and those found 70 be- of no value
will be repealed. Other ordinances will be
changed or amended. and repa>~ed by the
board of city commissioners after which
they will be codItied and published III hook
form for the benefit of the public.
The city manager said that il Il still
uncertain when this work will be under
taken, but il probably will be started at a
not distant date.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
AUSTR|A'S REPLY
ON PETR0L|TE IS
NOT ACCEPTABLE
LANSING SAYS 1T is NOT A REPLY
TO PROTEST AND 1T WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED.
AUSTRIA VERSION is THAT SUB
COMMANDER THOUGHT PETRO-
LITE DISGUISED.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Feb. 26.-Auetria
today informed the United States that the
commander Of the submarine attacking the
American tanker Petrolite in the Mediter-
ranean Sea thought the ship was disguised
under the American flag and that he fired
a. the ship changed it. conrse. a. he be
lieved To ram him, and that the Petrohte's
captain voluntarily furnished provisions to
the submersible This information answers
the supplementary United States request
for more data on the event
Lansing said today that Austria's com
munication was not a reply to the Amen-
can protest and could not he considered
acceptable OF unacceptable.
The American version l. that the sub
marine fired on the tanker. injuring one
man and that the submarine commander
took one member of the crew as hostage
while the ship was searched for stores.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
COUNTY AUTHORITIES At LOSS TO
ACCOUNT FOR KILLING or BOY
BELIEVED TO Be MASON
BOYD.
UNKNOWN IN LYF0RD WHERE ne
SPENT DAY WITH STRANGER
WHO DISAPPEAReD-B0DY
HELD At lYFORD.

County authorities are at loss To ac-
count tor the mysterious murder IA Lyford
about o'clock last night of 10 year old
hoy. believed "a bc named Mason Boyd
Boyd was shot and killed about one block
north of the depot with a shotgun. the full
charge taking effect in his right breast and
apparently causing instantaneous death
An outcrv was heard almost at the firing
Of the shot, and when people Of the town.
after searching for some little time for
the cause Of the shot and ontcry found
the body there was Que else I'm the
vicinity The murder was reported 10
Sheriff w. T. Nann today by Deputy Sheriff
Keene of Lyford, who was assigned TO
work on the ease and "a report further de-
velopments To Sheriff Vann, who may 20
to Lvford this afternoon or Sunday.
Justice of the Peace Perkins of Lyford
reported over the telephone this afternoon
that nothing was known Of Boyd at Lyford
The youth was seen about town all day
yesterday with another stranger, fairly
well dressed man a few years his senior
Neither seemed 10 have any money, for
both had asked for assistance in the way
Of food. They apparently had come into
Lyford from the north
The authorities are now searching for
the man who was seen with Boyd This
man disappeared either Immediately be-
fore or Just after the murder of Boyd lie
II not known 20 have had a shotgun. how
ever and the authorities. while admitting
that he probably did not fire the shot that
lsiled BOYD. think h. might bc able Ia throw
some light on the events that led up 10
the killing at the youth and the persons
responsible for his death.
Careful inquiry today nj LyfDrd Nv nf-
dclal~ failed to reveal any one who knew
anything ~ the identity of the hoy whose
name l. supposed Ia be Boyd Not 4 scrap
of paper that would furnish q means of
identification was found and authorities
have no way Of learning hi home address
or the names of relatives.
According to. persons who saw the two
men both were neatly dressed. and thry
described the elder of the two n beina n
foreigner IN appearance. apparently Rus
sian jew.
The gun with which the killing was done
was not found. according 10 information
thi~ afternoon from Lyford.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
Taxpayers Have To
"Wednesday Midnight
To Meet Payments

City Tax Collector J. {. DeBrnin said
today that taxpayers III the city OF
Brownsville have until midnight Wednes-
day to pay their city taxes. The collector
said this concession l. made for the con
venience of property owners who have rem
tails coming in on the first day of the month
and also for the benefit of those whose
business causes customers 10 pay on the
first of the month.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
G.B. Virgins Charged
With Murder OF Man

FORT WORTH. Texas. Feb. 26.-A mur-
der charge was filed today against q. II.
Virgins for the murder Of William n.
Warren here two months ago when War
ren'~ body was found ten miles from here
on the bank Of stream. Virgins was \
former partner of Warren who was a
wealthy rooming house proprietor. Wig
gins was arrested while on route, frop
Tulsa. Okla. t. TAYLOR, Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
Cabbage Prices Go Up
To $40 8OAt Harlingen
To Price For Season

Cabbage prices took further leap yes
tcrday I'D Ilarlueen when the price was
sent up to Sl6.90 ton. cash ON the track.
and bringing situation IN which the
quite satisfactory extent This condi-
tion j. sand to he due to the activity of the
Unit Marketing System headquarters there
and the local commission agencies. This
was the best price had tins year on cab
hage.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
Man Who Assaulted An
American Woman In
Rome, Is Sentenced

ROME, Italy, Feb. 26.--Pietro Rossi
was found guilty today on charge Of muir
derous assault on Mrs. Mary Fiavelie Of
Chicago in May, 1914, on railroad train
for the purpose ~ robbery. lie was sen
fenced to eight years. The jury said he
was partially insane Mrs flnyellr re-
turned 10 the United States after she was
attacked and died IN December, 1914
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
Mems Hats This Season Light Color.

CHICAGO H.. Feb. 25.-Mcn'~ hats for
the coming season Will probably he white
or of light color. according ~ delegates IT,
the American Association of Hatters here
today. Tins l. due 10 a shortage Of analine
dyes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
y, Assoeiatea rrrss }

PARIS, Feb. 26--~S Serious. but not DIS
quietlng," Is the phrase used today IN Of
fetal circles regarding the progress of the
Germans in the Nerdun attack Officers
just arrived from the battlefield say the
crown prince l. throwing his army on 4
front barely three miles IN length and that
previous German attacks are nothing IA
what they are now delivering.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
Urgent Appeals Made
For Flood Victims

NEW ORLEANS. La, Feb. 26.-An
urgent appeal for flood victims IN the Con
cordia parish has been made Many men,
women and children are almost starving
and are clinging to the sides of levees and
house tops The appeals were received by
the relief committee today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
Chicago's Mayor Asks
Chief Of Police To
Furnish Body Guard

CHICAGO. ILL.,. Feb. 26.-Mavor Thomp-
son asked the chief of police for body
guard II became known today a. the result
Of threats he saws have been made against
his hfe ''presumably because OF his ae-
tivities in the campaign IN the cemlng
aldermanic primaries"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
Page Asks England
About Germans Taken
From American Liner

LONDON, Feb. 26.-Pur~uanr 60 in
structionS from Washington Amha
Page today made inquiries 1t the foreign
office regarding the taking of Of thirty
eight Germans from the American steamer
China III Pacific waters. No Indication Of
what the reply will be has been given
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
CITY MANAGER
RESIGNS JOB

SHERMAN. Texas. Feb. 26.-Earl NJ.
Mitchell, city manager Of Sherman since
the new government was effected eight
months ago, resigned today on account Of
differences In opinion with the city COM
mission
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
Two British Ships Are
Sunk; 7 Of Grew Of
One Still Missing

LONDON. Feb 26-Llovd'S announces
today the sinklng the British steamer
Denahy. three thousand tons, and the Tum-
mel. five hundred ton vessel. Seven Of
the crew Of the latter are missing. The
crew OF the Denahy was saved
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
| ackeries To Raise
Wages All Employees

SIOUX CITY. Iowa. Feb 26.-M. r.
Murphy. general manager OF the Cudahv
packing plants announced today that the
Cudahy aud Armour packing concerns viii
raI~e the wages Of all employees eight per
cent. Twenty three hundred employees are
striking.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
Wheat Market Affected
By Rumors From Eurcre

CHICAGO, Ill.,, Feb. 26--On n report
that NcrduD had fallen wheat prccpiiated
five and half points today. DeniaI- Of
the rumdr failed 10 check downward
plunge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
Cholera Epidemic in Crotia.

ROME. Italy. Feb. 26.-Advlces We're
received here today that cholera epidemic
is raging in Crctia, the victims numbering
thousands, principally among children.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26

LAREDO. Texas. Feb. 26-Masked
Mexican bandits robbed the ranch OF
Ygnaelo Renavides. sixty miles northeast
of here, Tuesday night, it became known
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
Veydun DyiUe BY Germans Described
AS Greatest Since War Began--
French Confident Of Veydun
FT. AJNONT FALLS TO TEUTONS
GIVING AN IMPORTANT POSITION

26-T tremn hourly
wand breach have beer d Nv .
The the
hundred yards
Chdmpa
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
THE WEATHER FORECAST.

The following weather forecast for
the lower gulf states and the Magic
Valley j. issued by the United States
weather bureau at New Orleap-
Tonight and Sunday, generally fair
with light northerly To esaterly winds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
Bio LanchcIGer Dies at Waco.

WACO. Texas. Feb 26.-E. W Blinn. 59
years old. an extensive Central Texas land
owner. died here today Of heart failure
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26
MASKED BANDITS SROB RANCH NEAR LAREDO
BIND AND GAG COWBOY AND GET 9HORSES

today. taking nine valuable horses. They
bound and gagged Mexican cowboy at
tendant and rode away toward the Rio
Grande-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-26

The following local weather obser-
vations. covering the 24-hour period
ending at 7 n. m. today, are furnished
by j. q. Hester, United States weather
observer at Fort Brown.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-01-28
CHILD LABOR BILL DELAYED
After Conference Between Author of
Bill and Opposition, Subject 10
Not Taken Up.

Washington. - Flibustering tactics
resorted to by southern congressman
prevented the Heating child labor bill
from being taken up In the House.
1t was announced subsequently tina;
the measure would not be considered
before Representative Watson OF Vir.
ginia submitted a minority report from
the labor committee opposing the
measure.
AS the time approached when the
Heating bill ordinarily would be reach
ed In the call of committees, Repre-
sentative Ragsdale OF South Carolina
made the point Of no quorum, and a
long delay resulted while the members
came scurrying in. There was a hur
ried conference between Representa-.
tive Heating Of Colorado, author of the
bill, and some southern members who
oppose It, after which 1t was announc.
ed that the bill would not be taken up
pending the submission of the minor
ity report by Mr.. Watson.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-01-28
GREEKS GET ULTIMATUM
Orders Issued That Telegraph Mes
sages From Athens Must Be Writ.
ten In Plain English.

Berlin.-A note to the Greek gov.
eminent amounting to an ultimatum.
is said by the Overseas News Agency
to have been presented by France and
Great Britain. According to a Sofia
dispatch to the news agency, Greece is
required to deliver their passports to
the ministers Of the central powers
within as hours, failing which the en-.
tente will take necessary measures"
Orders have been issued that tele-
graph messages from Athens to Ger.
many. Austria, Bulgaria or Turkey
must be written In plain language.
Persons In a position to Judge do
not agree as to the dependability of
the Greek army" says the Cologne
Gazette. Apparently the king controls
a considerable portion OF the higher
officers and in view Of his popularity
among the people It will not be an
easy matter to compel him to step out.
THE king has told the ministers OF
the central powers that they were to
remain with him."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-01-28
PRESIDENT READY
FOR WEEKS TOUR
FIRST TRIP WILL BE MADE
THROUGH THE MIDDLE
WEST.
WILL LEAVE CAPITAL JAN. 20
National Defense Program VIII Be
Laid Before the People During
the Tour-May Visit the
South Later.

Washington. - President Wilson
plans to speak in Pittsburgh, Cleve
land. Chicago, 81. Louis, Kansas City
ST. Joseph. Des MOines and Davenport
on the first trip he Will take TO lay his
national defense program before the
country. He expects to leave Wash.
ington Jan. Is and remain way one
week.
An itinerary for the tour practically
was completed at tho White House.
II was drafted with tho view of includ.
ing as many of the points the presi-
dent hoped to visit had to be stricken
Off the list.
Preliminary plans for the second
trip, to be made about the middle OF
next month, already are being consid.
cred. This journey probably will take
the president as far west as Denver,
and II possible he will swing through
the south to stop at Birmingham and
other cities.
The president will 90 10 New York
on Jan. q to speak at ~banQuets of the
Railroad Business Association and the
Motion Picture Board of Trade.
Special importance Is attached by
the president to his address before
the Railroad Business Association, and
he will prepare 1t in advance. He is
expected to speak particularly on the
need for business preparedness and
the necessity for the railroads and
manufacturing plants getting ready TO
assist the government in time of dan
ger.
Messages from the cities chosen as
stopping places indicated that elabo-
plans will be made for the presi-
dents reception.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-01-28
HAD PELLAGRA;
IS NOW CURED

Hillsboro, Ala.-J. ". Turner. Of thi,
place, says: II ought to have written
you two weeks ago, but failed to do &C.
! got well and then forgot to write You.
! can get about like a lO.year.old bow,
you ought to see me run around and tend
TO my farm. I can go all day Just like !
used to. / am so thankful to know there
Is such a good remedy to cure people Of
p~ellagra.
There is no longer any doubt that pel
lagra can be cured. Don't delay until
It is too late. 1t is your duty to consult
the Fesourceful Baughn.
The symptoms-hands red like sunburn.
skin peeling of, sore mouth, the Ina
throat and tongue a flaming red. with
much mucus and choking; indigestion and
nausea, either diarrhoea or constipation.
There is hope; get Baughn's big Free
book on Pellagra and learn about the
remedy for Pellagra that has at last been
found. Address American Compoundins
Co., box 2os6, Jasper. Ala, rememberins
money is refunded in any case where tAs
remedy fails to cure. ADV,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-01-28
WOULD REFORM TAX SYSTEM
New Governor Believes Taxation Not
Observation-Disclosures Whole
System As Inconsistent.

In his inaugural address to the legis.
lature and the people of his state Gov.
Bilbo, in plain, bold speech fairly takes
the cover off, in order to paint with
emphasis what he considers the most
defective point in the whole govern
mental system of the state, which is
its taxation and fiscal system gener-
ally. He exposes or emphatically
states the inequalities OF the whole
taxation and revenue, and declares
that, the constitutional mandate to
the contrary, taxation is mot uniform
and equal" and the whole system he
characterizes as altogether inconsist-
ent and reprehensible.
He declared, with ~positiveness, that
SO long as he remains governor he
VIII not sign an appropriation meas
ure which will carry the disburse-
ments beyond the revenue. He as EN-.
phatically inveighs against the policy
which has prevailed of borrowing
money for current expenses of govern
ment, as has been the custom for the
past ten years." and insists that mel
Their should the tax levy be increased"
He argued for a more modern, adapt
able and uniform system of levying Of
assessments for taxation purposes, and
shows the absurdity of trying to go for
ward under the present system. He
comes out squarely for a constitutional
convention, as the best and most direct
means of remedying the present de-
fects, pointing out that after a quarter
OF a century of service the constitu.
ton of 1890 in this day and generation
has become obsolete.
The address of the new governor IL
a strong state paper, in which not only
are conditions stated, but methods OF
Improvement and remedy are stated
with emphasis and clarity Of express
sion. which will, at any rate, invite
thought and no doubt provoke discus
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-01-28
CLASH WITH BANDITS.
Y. S. Troops Drive Mexlcans Back.
One Cavalry Horse Killed.

FL Paso.-SiX bandits, believed to be
Mexicans, were attacked and pursued
on the night OF Jan. 10 by United
States cavalrymen stationed at Doyle's
Wells, IA miles south of Hachita.
In a brief skirmish one cavalry
horse was killed, but no one was hurt
according to a report brought to Hach,
ita by a man named Lee and received
here.
Three soldiers and a number Of
mining men, resident at Doyle's Wells,
are said to have participated in the
skirmish. The bandits, according to
Lee, retreated into Mexico.
The Parral camp of the Alyarado
Mining Company was raided by villa
bandits, who killed the Chinese cook
wounded the Waterman. who was said
to be an American. and looted the
company store, according to reports
received by mining company officials
here.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-01-28
Glass Of Hot Water
Before Breakfast
a Splendid Habit
Open slulees Of the system each
morning and wash away the
poisonous, stagnant matter.

Those Of Us who are accustomed to
feel dull and heavy when we arise;
splitting headache. stuffy from a cold,
foul tongue, nasty breath, acid stom-
ach, lame back, can, instead, both
look and feel as fresh as a daisy always
BY washing the poisons and toxins
from the body with phosphated hot
water each morning.
We should drink, before breakfast.
. glass Of real hot water with a tee.
spoonful Of limestone phosphate In
1t to flush from the stomach, liver.
kidneys and ten yards of bowels the
previous days indigestible waste, sour
bile and poisonous toxins; thus cleans
ing, sweetening and purifying the n
tire alimentary canal before putting
more food into the stomach.
The action Of limestone phosphate
and hot water on an empty stomach
is wonderfully in%vigorating. 1t cleans
out all the sour lamentations, gases,
waste and acidity and gives one q
splendid appetite for breakfast and IL
Is said to be but a little while until
the roses begin to appear in the
cheeks. A quarter pound Of lime
stone phosphate will cost very little at
your druggist or from the store, but
Is sufficient to make anyone who 10
bothered with %biliousness, constipa
ton, stomach trouble or rheumatism
. real enthusiast on the subject of in
ternal sanitation. Try It and you are
assured that you will look better and
feel better in every way shortly
Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-01-28
WIRE TAPPINGS CONDENSED

bakersfield, GAIA rescue party
waded through water three feet deep
to the cabin, near this city, of Philip
Bullitu, and found him dead. He per.
ished from exposure and exhaustion.
~London.-The Ellenroad Mills, at
Rochdale, the largest cotton spinning
mills in Lancashire, have been partly
destroyed by fire caused by an over.
heated bearing.
Corning, n. "a large section of
the business district Of Galeton, Pa,
was destroyed by fire. Loss. $50. 600.
Leadville, Col.-Two miners we're
killed and the surface plant of the Cor.
don-Tiger mine at Twin Lake was de.
stroyed by a snowslidc, which tumbled
5000 feet down Mount Ebert.
Berlin.-British artillery is lombard.
ing the town Of Lille, inside the Ger.
mar lines but so far the shells have
caused only slight damage, German
headquarters announces.
Passaic, n J,-Fifty families were
made homeless and II buildings, in.
GLIDING the Passaic Hotel and Passaic
opera house, were destroyed with q
loss estimated at s25O,OOO, by a fire in
the BUSINESS part of this city Jan. 10.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-01-28
STOMACH MISERY
GAS, INDIGESTION
"Pape'S DiapepSin' fixes sick,
sour, gaSSy StOmaChS in
five minutes.

Time II! In five minutes all stomach
distress will 90. No Indigestion, heart.
burn, sourness or belching of gas, acid,
or quotations Of u~ndigested food, no
dizziness, bloating, or foul breath.
Pape's Diapepsin Ia noted for its
speed in regulating upset stomachs.
II is the surest, quickest and most Ger.
tain indigestion remedy in the whole
world, and besides It is harmless.
Please for your sake. get a large
hfty-cent case OF Pape's D~iapepsin
from any store and put your stomach
right. Don't keep on being miserable
life is too short-you are not here
long, 30 make your stay agreeable.
Eat what you like and digest 1t; en-.
Soy II, without dread OF rebellion in
the stomach.
Pape's DiapepsIn belongs in your
home anyway. Should one Of the fam
fly eat something which doesn't agree
with them, or In case Of an attack OF
Indigestion. dyspepsia, gastritis or
stomach arrangement at daytime or
during the night, 1t Is handy to give
the quickest relief known. Adv.