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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
WANT WORLDS
BIGGEST NAVY
REPUBLICANS OF HOUSE NAVAL
COMMITTEE DEN0UNCE THE
MAJ0RITY'S REPORT.
('sssId palIloossy kal

WASHINGTON, ID. a., May 25.-The
minority report of the republican members
Of the house naval committee today de-
nounces the $2il 100000 naval appropria
ton bill in the majority reported as wholly
inadequate and nrges q more liberal al
l0wance 10 make the United States navy
the greatest navy IN the world
The republicans recommend two dread
naughts, now omitted, six battle cruisers.
fifty coast submarines. s3,5O0. 900 for air
craft and "A greater increase III the person
mel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
JUDGE WILLIAM P0lNDExTER is
NAMED NATIONAL COMMITTEE
MAN BY VOTE OF 4I9 TO 347.
LOVE SAYS STEAL"
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION COMES TO
CLOSE At 8 O'CLOCK IN NIGHT
AMIDST GREAT CONFUSION
ALL LEAVE S. A.

SAN ANTONIO. Texas, MAY 2l-Judge
Democratic national committeeman from
Texas over Ihomus Love IL Dallas. ~ the
Democratic State Convention last night
closing SPIRITED two day of contr-ts.
during which the platform and projects al
the Bailey Ferguson forces were vietorsaa
throughout The vote for PoindeNter was
4l9 10 347 for Love. The convention I'D
journed sine die ~ eiqht O'Clock la-t night
Harmony Wa not at aii time evident
contestlng roll calls. interruptions to
speaker for The Bailey Ferguson program.
some OF them vehement. eau "a Chairman
Wear to frequently plead for order and
harmony.
Delegate from the sixteen con.fc~- ional
dIsfrlets a. agreed on last night were for
maily ratified while eighi delegate at large
and eight atcrnates also were elected.
Presidential electors ~ large. chosen ia
open convention last night. were.
Marshall IIlck~ of San Antonio Cullen
Thomas of Dallas, Henry D. Paulu- a.
Halleitsvllle and liamp Abncy of sherman.
One comfy voted for Col r. W. House
Of Washington and Austin Tor national
committeeman.
The original report Of the platform com
mittee prepared by former senator Joseph
w Bailey. Governor James T.. Ferguson
and Others was adopted Tile substitute
resolution presented BY Cullen Thomas. for
the pros W. rejected. The vote was. for
the committee report l25. tor the Thomas
Resolution. 31S.
Judge Poindextcr received lis aud Tom
B. Love 3l7 votes. tor national committee
man. The Houston c"unty delegation
boted it, Instructions. casting it, five votes
for Poindexter although instructed tor
Love. Many of the dcleeatc~ that Love
claimed were pledged "a h,m were found NJ
the PoludcNtcr column.
The roll was called aund the greatest
confusion. 4 dozen politicians aud spec
tators crowded upon the platform. ~urvrd
about tie Secretary and hi> assistants.
shouted - many .votc~ for p"iudcNtcr OF
for Love. according 4" their affiliations.
while the voicc~ ~ the del gates casting
the vote for their respective couniie- could
not b. heard Time and tune again the
secretary demanded that the platform be-
cleared. bui to NJ effect Col Thomas
Ball. who was on the platform ~ reprc.-
entative ct Love. insisted on his right Ia
be there. lie kept his seat most of the
time, however. rising occasionally to chal-
1enge the vote oi county that he asserted
was instructed for Love
There were disputes among delegates ~
10 how their counties should vote. There
was argument ever proxies. challenges b,
both sides and many demands for counties
to be called again. After almost an hour
of bedlam aud utter disorder the ~ecretar,
announced the official vote. The Pom
dexter men yelled, danced laughed, hueged
each other and cavorted about the conven-
ton hall like children al trohc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
TEXAS GUARDSMENW WHO REFUSED
WILL BE GIVEN COURTMARTIAL
Secretary OF War Baker ReUeyses His
Decision And Determines To Try
II6 Men Under The Dick LaW

WASHINGTON, ID. C., May a5.-Re-
versing his previous decision. Secretary
of War Baker announced today that the
one hundred and sixteen Texas guards
men who refused 10 he mustered into the
federal service will be courtmartialed at
once under the present law. lie previ-
ously intended Ia await the signing Of
the new military law by President vii.
son and pracced under its provisions.
The Dick law requires an obligation
to defend the constitution and obey the
orders Of the governor. but not the or
ders of the president. The new Hay
Chamberlain bill requires an oath "a
obey the orders of both the president
and the governor. Secretary Baker ex-
planned.
Judge Advocate General Crowdcr ad
vised Secretary Baker that the offen-
siye act was committed under the Dick
law and that the new law would not
abolish the offensive.
A new call for militia on the border
il not necessary after the new bill u
signed. 'STsSsp
1t is stated officially today that Gen
eral Funston never requested Louisiana.
Arkansas or Oklahoma militia for bGr
der duty rs was reported last night
General Funston asked for additional
coast artillery. but the department deri
ded that il il not now needed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
DENIES
SERBS PASSAGE
REFUSES TO ALLOW TROOPS OF
NATION TO PASS THRU TO GET TO
SAL0NIKI. GREECE.
lHv A.snciated Press }

BERLIN. May 25.-Count A. de Bosdari,
the Italian minister 10 Greece. and J. Gull
leman. the French minister. have been re
called by the governments because Of fail
ing to obtain permission for transports
tion Of the Serbian troops through Greece,
according to an Athens dispatch.
The antente allies endcavored vainly to
persuade Greece TO permit them to trans
port the Serbian army al Corfu overland
to Saloniki, threatening forcihle means II
was announced that settlement was
reached avoiding an infringement Of
Greece's neutrality.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
FRESM0S FARMERS CLEARING OVER $3.50 AN
ACRE ON TOMATOES; is CARS SHIPPED THIS YEAR

Following successful potato season.
and an almost equally successful bean sea-
son. farmers of the FreSnoS tract. near
Brownsville. and either tomatoe growing
districts about the city. at this parti-
cnlar time reaping rich benefits from
their tomato crops.
The fifth ear ot tomatoes was shipped
from the Olmlto station today. and the far
mers are receiving the unusually good
price of 81 per crate. \ total of $50
crates Ia the ear means that they are re
ceiving $3.50 per ear for their tomatoes. 1t
Is estimated that the cost of picking. pack
ing and hauling to the station J. aboni
twenty-five cents rcr. crate, making a net
profit after growing 81 IS cents per crate
An acre produces about 600 crates of to-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
MERCEDES ATTENDANCE
in PARADE "COMPLETE"
Mercedes, Donna, Phayy, Announce
They VIII Be In Strong, And Families
To Come Early And Stay Late
PRIZES BEING OFFERED FOR BEST
DECORATED AUTOS IN PARADE

Mercedes automobile owners are 90
ing 10 participate in the Diamond Loop
Highway Automobile Parade and Memo
rial Day Celebration al j. townsville.
Donna i going 10 come as stron. as
possible. Pharr has already decla red
next Tuesday !, legal holiday and j. go
ing TO come ia force
Chairman \. ". Wood of the Board
of City Development today received
letter from \ T. Barton. cashier Of
the liidalgo County Bank at Mercedes
viii be here early and late" and giving
also the good news that the attendance
from here promises 10 be- COMPLETE
IA 4. Davis cashier If the First State
Bank IT Donna saws Donna automobile
owners are being Interested in the pa
rade and Indications are for an excel
lent representation from that communi
tv-
Pharr whi.h viii bring along q com
plctc United States infantry band the
Twenty Eighth. intends to make one Of
the biggest ShowingS in the parade
Great interest has been created in an
nonncement that prizes are Ia be offer
cd for the best decorated automobile is
rage Of Brownsville and the Fisk Auto
Company Of San Antonio. have announ-
ced hat they will give away four. auto
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25

mobile tires 10 the best decorated auto
mobiles in the parade The judges will
number five. one man t0 he selected from
each of four valley towns and the fifth
man to be- Brownsville man Al least y
half dozen Brownsville automobile ow-
ers have already announced that they
will compete for the prizes. for the hes
decorated automobiles.
Ellis CLANCY Of the publicity commit
tee Of the board said today that h.
leaves Friday morning for u tour of III
Valley in the interest Of the parade. ia
an effort to a aI'errain how many auto
mobile owners can be expected to par
ticipate in the parade. Letten- heine
received from az the Valley indicate
that interest in the event IN great aud
the one object of the trip Is 10 deter
mine whether II viii bc necessary 10 ar.
range H. handle more automobiles than
were originally expected
Chairman H. L. Spero of the puhlici
" committee today is giving his aitcn-
ton tr arranging the barbecue which
viii he staged in Fort Brown. Work
on digging the treachcS for the fires be
can today. with the permission of the
Fort Brown authorities. The use of tn
assembly tent for the exercises of the
dav has been granted and Chapiai
.Iohn Chcnoweth Of the Fourth United
States infantry is on the program to de
liver the Memorial Day Address.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
Wilson Discusses Peace
In Europe With Callers.

WASHINGTON. II. c.. May 2J-PreS
ident Wilson told callers today that in
terycIIiiun Of neutrals in behalf Of Eu-
ropean peace could rest only OH mutual
understanding by the heliigerents that
terms to be arranged are to conserve
the interests If all and Of the world at
large ranther than To those particular
nations or group of nations among the
warning powers. He disclosed no def
mite plan of action
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
GERMANS AGAIN
TAKE D0UAUM0NT
WREST BATTERED RUINS OF Big
, FRENCH FORT FROM FRENCH.
GAIN TRENCH F00TROLD.

The Associated Press war summary
toda, says:
The Germans have again wrested the
battered ruins Of Fort pouamont from
the French and have driven hard against
the lines of the west front. gaining a
foothold IN the French trenrh near iiau-
drcmont quarry. Paris says infantry Is
still active. The French report prog
reSS in East Cumiees in hand grenade
operations.
The AustrianS have driven a wedge
deeply into Italian territory between Ar
80 and AStico Valleys. southeast oi
Trent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
Carranza Calls City
Elections. Announced
fI'v Associated Press,

FL PASO. Texas. May 25.--As the first
step for the restoration Of constitutional
government. the Carranza administrator
has promulgated decree calling for mum
cpal elections and the establishing Of free
municipalities. according "a Mexico CITY
advices Ia Mexican Consul Garcia here.
Following the municipal election. orders
will be issued for state and congressional
elections and for the choosing Of the pres
ident of the republic. The first elections
are ordered for January.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
End Regiment En- Route
To the Lower Border.

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. May 25.-0en-
cral Funston has not received Official mott
fication Of Secretary Of War Bakers deci-
sion. Many Of the ] rs men affected have
gone home, and more have been arrested,
The second Texas Militia regiment leaves
today for Mission. Another regiment \
ordered to Eagle Pass Saturday and will
be sent into the Big Bend country for pa
troll duty
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
10000 People See
Production "Caliban" !"

NEW YORK, n. Y. May 25.--More than
10000 persons saw the community mnslue
"Caliban," presented here last night The
performance haS been in course or prepar
alton two years. Fifteen hundred people
participated The masqne j. offered o. an
ultimate solution Of the recreation prob
lem for cities with populations OF millions
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
Strike Victim Gives
Chairs For ickets

FORT WAYNE, Ind. May 25.-
Officials OF the Western Gas Con-
StructiOn Company, whose machi-
nistS strike Is In progress, fur
nish chairs for the union workmen
picketing the plant. This is the
first time in the history of labor
troubles that such action has been
taken.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
Shreveport Rates Found PreiudiciaI.

WASHINGToS. ID e.. May 25.-Th'
class and commodity rates between
Shreveport and Arkansas and Oklahoma
points were found preiudicial 10 Snreyr
port aS compared with class rates tr
tween these points and Texas. by tho
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
tBv Associated Press J

fBv Associated Press
DUBLIN. ireland. May 25.-Little in
terest j. displayed here. in political and
general circles. regarding the trial 81
Sir Roger Easement Easement was al
most entirely unknown before the ".
The Importance atts'hed abroad to his
connection With the revolt j. not under
stood in this country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
Galvestonian S Narrow
Escape Before Verdun
(Ry Associated PressD

PARIS. May 25.-Albert Hall Of Gal
weston. a member of the Franco Amer
lean flying corps. Monday had narrow
escape in an engagement with German
machines on the Ncrdun front due to
the propeller breaking before bringing
the machine down.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
DANCING AND
CARDS FORBID
M. E. CHURCH STANDS BY THE DIS
CIPLINE CLAUSE ABOUT NUN
EROUS DIVERSIONS.

SARATOGA SrRINGS, y. Y. May
- The Methodist general conference
today refused bv a vote Of 49, to $50 to
remove from the discipline Of the church
the cause providing expulsion from the
church of members playing cards. dan
cing and attending theatres.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
New Movement Troops
AIOnQ PershinQ's Line.

COLUMBUS, \. NJ, May 25.--A new
movement Of American troops along Gen
era Pershing's line Of communication ~
reported here. for the purpose, Il Is said. Of
offsetting redistribution Of certain Car
rama commands. The military headquar-
ters sand that any movements were MINOR
not affecting the general expedltl0Hary
policy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
English Grand jury
lndicts r. Easement

LONDON, May p. The grand jury
today returned true bills charging high
treason against Sir Roger Easement and
Daniel y Bailey, in connection with
the Irish revolt The date for the trial
is not set.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
Gavira Wants to Confer
With Perishing on Chase.

Ell PASO, Texas. May 25.-Gensral Ga
ivra, commanding the Mexican military
border zone. announced IN Juarez today
that he will ask General Pershing for
conference TO settle the details Of cooper
alton IN chasing the bandits III Chihuahua
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25

BOSTON, Mass. May 25-One hun.
dred thousand persons are expected to
mar'h in the preparedness parade Sat
urday Many women plan to march in
the parade
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25

HAvRE, France. May 25.--The Ger
man authorities offered to let General
Leman. defender Of Licge. 90 ~ swityet
lanw, u report says He refused hr
cause the permission was granted on thu
ground Of age, saying he did not wish fn
admit that he il unfit to fight for his
country
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
DEMOCRATS APPROVE FORESIGHT IN MEXICO'

ALBUQU ERQUE. y. NJ. May -. -
Reports adopted al the state democrat
ic convention here last might approved
President Wilson's wise foresight in
handling the Mexican situation
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
| exas Women Give A
Dinner To Federation

NEW YORK, y. l., May -. - The
Texas delegates to the General Fedora
tion Of Women's Clubs will give din.
ners to other delegates tonight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
General GaIiena Critically III.

PARIS, Nav 25.-General Gaiena. for
lmer minister of war Is critically III, and has
recovery l. doubtful He underwent an
operation on May Is.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
Austrian AeropIane and Gunhoat Destroyed

ROME. TIA. Nav p An Austrian
aeroplane and gunboat were DESTROYED
in battle with an Italian gnnboat on
the upper Adriatic- The crews were
made prisoners.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
so SSSSSSsssSsSyg
TIE WEATHER FORECAST

The following weather forecast for the
lower gulf coast states and the Magic
Valley is issued ty the United States
weather bureau at New Orleans:
Tonight and Friday generally fair;
continued high temperature. gentle to
moderate winds. mostly -cutherIy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25

ROME. Italy, May 25.--It j. author
itatively stated that Premier Saiandra
and Foreign Minister >onnino will leave
soon for London To return the visit Of
Premier Asquith to Rome.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25

LONDON, May 25.-The British steam
ship Washington has been sunk by sub
marine, according to Lloyd's.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
Local weather Observations.

The following local wrafner ohserva-
tIons, covering rhe - hour period ending
at : a. ia. today. are furnished by the
United States weather bureau station nj
Fort Brown:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-06
FULL COURT TO HEAR
THE NEW HAVEN CASE
Judge Crosby Refers Back
S1O2,OOO,OOO Suit.

Boston, Aug. 5.-The full bench Of
the State Supreme Court will be called
upon again to determine the merits Of
the suit for recovery Of Sl02,OOO,OOO
from former directors of the New York,
New Haven & Hartford Railroad for
alleged improper expenditures from
1904 to 1909 Judge Crosby, it was
announced to-day, has referred back to
the full bench the bill and demurrers
and special pleadings in the suit, which
was brought by trustees of the will
of Olea Bull Vaughn and other minor
ity stockholders Of the road.
The plaintiffs contend that the d.
rectors made vast expenditures un-
wisely and without authority In the
purchase Of steam and electric railway
lines and steamship enterprises In an
effort to effect a monopoly Of trans
portaticn in New England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-06

did not in any way prejudice the under
standing reached st Fridays confer
enee which he had with his upstate
allies. IL was then that Warden Os-
borne's name was suggested, after Sem
stor Robert F. Wagner had declared he
would not consent 10 run. Mr.. MUIR
ply said that there would be another
state conference here Tuesday, when
IL was hoped to smooth matters out
prior to the Saratoga convention next
Friday.
Among the Tnmmany leaders who
went down TO see Mr. Murphy yester-
day were. IL was said, Thomas +. Foley.
Thomas r. McAvoy and Nicholas j.
Hayes, all district leaders close to the
Tammany chief. They were understood
TO have advanced the argument that
Ellison would show particular strength
because he was counsel for the police
mems organizations in the local depart
ment, which have ramfcations
throughout the state. Politicians who
are close to the councils OF Tammany
Hall were not inclined yesterday TO
take seriously the suggestion Of either
Osborne or Ellison.
While the surface indications are
that Murphy and his allies throughout
the state are irrevocably opposed TO
Judge Sesbury, some Of the leaders
quietly asserted that the Saratoga con-
ference would indorse either Judge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-06

Sesbury or Senator Wagner. II is ex-
pected that Wagner will take "orders'
II IL comes TO that, although his
friends feel that he could not defeat
Governor Whitman, and his candidacy
would merely mean \ sacrifice TO the
will or eHpediency Of the organization.
William F. Schneider, County Clerk,
and head Of the Cleveland Democracy,
who is strong supporter Of Judge
Scabury, declared yesterday that the
fact that Fridays conference consid-
cred the name of Warden Osborne
showed the quandary the Tammsny
leaders we're in TO find some one be-
sides Judge seabury.
"Mr. Murphy and those who con
ferred with him yesterday at Del
monico's are taking seriously the public
demand for the nomination of Judge
Sesbury," said Mr.. Schneider. This
is evidenced by the fact that Mr.
Murphy has gone into the very midst
Of the Scabury camp for a candidate to
offset him. Mr.. Osborne was one OF
the original independent Democrats TO
oppose the Tammany organization. He
has consistently supported the anti
Tammsny forces. In Mr.. Osborne's
county (Cayuga) the Democratic or
ganirntion is lined up against Tam
many rule, and, with other independ-
ents, is making a formidable fight on
Tammany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-06
us Mexico's Strong Man."
J. Hamilton Lewis Tells
Senate.
PRESIDENT WAS
FOR RECOGNITION
Republican Opposition All That
Prevented II, Speaker
Says.
Iron The nibuns Bureau. ]

Washington, Aug. b.-Pancho Villa
was held up in the Senate to-day by
Senator Lewis, Of Illinois, IS the
strong man" who could have brought
order out Of chaos in Mexico. Repub-
lican opposition, amounting to trsach-
cry, he said, had prevented this man
from being recognized by the Admin
istration.
This was the dramatic climax Of SEN
ator Levis's much heralded defence Of
the Wilson Mexican policy, In reply to
the attack Of Governor Hughes In the
acceptance speech. His speech, accord
ing to Senator Lewis. had been dis
cussed with the President In much de-
tail and approved by Mr.. Wilson. Yes
terdsy Joseph Tumulty denied that Mr.
Lewis had been authorized to speak
for tho President. To-day, however,
during his speech and during Senator
Falls bitter reply, Secretary Of the In
terror Lane sat in the gallery TO see
what was the effect Of the arguments.
In replying to Senator Lewis, Mr..
Fall recited a long list Of eutragss in
Mexico in which American citizens had
been killed, American women attacked
and American property eonhseated or
destroyed.
while the defence Of the Wilson
Administration Mexican policy 10
unique" said Senator Fall. "the most
astounding thing in it is the revela-
ton that at one time the Administra-
ton was prepared to recognize Villa.
Fall Attacks Wilson Policy.
you defend Wilson for refusing 70
recognize Huerta, whom you describe
as a murderer, and you denounee the
Republicans for preventing Wilson
from recognizing Villa, whom you and
your President ut the time knew to be
a murderer, a liar, a thief, an assassin
for hire, and the most vicious character
in all Mexico"
Senator Fall asserted that Wilson's
Mexican policy was the cause Of all
the troubles Of the United States in
connection with the European war.
When" he asked, have you or your
President ever taken one step to pro-
tee. the lives of Americans do not
say their property-in Mexico? When