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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-14
A wonderful display of both beautiful and useful Xmas gifts for everyone,
most reasonable prices. Practice economy this year by making practical gifts
Dainty Suggestions for the Ladies'

Fancy linen and silk Handkerchiefs in Xmas
boxes, Csc to $3.50
Beautiful Linens for all purposes stamped and
embroidered)
A dainty line of fancy Waists in Crepe de Chene,
Georeette Crepe and Tafetta's, exclusive patterns
Ladies fancy silk Lounging Robes and Kimonos
All wool Bath Robes, oriental patterns, $3.50 to $40
A swell line of ladies' new fancy striped, check and
plain colored silk Hose, all entirely new.
Genuine leather Hand Bags and Novelty Purses in
all the popular shapes; ranging in price
from S1.25 to $3.50
A large variety Of fancy Pattern Silks for waists and
dresses.
Fancy Neckwear in new and novel designs.
Taffetta Silk Underskirts, fine quality, in all colors.
Ladies Suits IA gift that would meet with the ap-
prevail Of every woman) and we are going to give
one-third off on them from now until Xmas. All
new and up-to-date styles.
All wool Blankets and Quilts, good warm gifts that
won't be forgotten, $500 to $1,000
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-14
BRASSlERES and
cAMsSOLES

Just received a large
consignment of the eel
ebrated DeBevoise line
of Brassieres andCami-
soles. Pretty numbers
in linen Brassieres,
trimmed with Cluny
lace, fancy Georgette
Crepe and Silk Can't
soles. Prices S1.25
and $3.50. Xmas boxes
gratis.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
WANTED IN
CENTRAL POWERS
SAMUEL MCCLURE FINDS SENTIMENT
FOR PEACE ONLY IN AUSTRIA
AND GERMANY. HE SAYS.

NEW YORK, May l2.-Samuel Me
'lurc. the Publisher, who returned last
mehi from Copenhagen. sand today that
he found a sentiment for peace onlv ~
hfrnihnN and Austria H. VISITED an the
helheerent nations.
II VISITED all the h-lerrrni nations. =
sand Met lure, "and didn't lind sneees-
tt"n ot peace except ia those two countries
wh"rr the people desire II for commercial
reasons. not because they fear defeat.
Al the hrlleerrnt. are confident of vie
tory and are determined to tieht to the
end
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
AGREED
ON COOPERATION, IS
WASHINGTON BELIEF
Un,Uyitten Agreement, 1t Is Indicated,
Covered COOPERATIVE Action Along
BOrder--Exck,amgeS We're Friendly

Secretary of War Baker stated today
that no steps 10 send additional national
guardsmen or regulars 10 the border are
in immediate contemplation. although If
General Funston again finds the border
guard too thin to protect the American
towns and ranches there will be no heSita :
tion III calling out more state troops.
General Funston returns TO San Antonio
with his original orders unaltered. having
full authority to dispose hi men either in
Mexico or on the border.
Officials here anxiously awaited this
morning General SCOTS report on the cir
cumstances leading to the conclusion. of
The Ohregon conferences. although they do
not appear 10 believe that the relations be
tween the two countries are serious.
Diplomatic relations are practically the
same aS before the conferences started
President Wilson j. still determined, il
is said, to carry ont his original purpose
to keep the American forces IN Mexico mn
til the bandits are completely broken up.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12

The news ot the murder oi Curtis Rale~
~ Mercedes reached Fort Brown about
l0 50 O'Clock last night. and Colonel
Bloek~rm was soon " touch with the hor-
der patrol troops and dctachmcnt~ along
the river. inStrGctiug that parol~ ~ sent
out along the rlver. and cleSe watch
he kept 10 all river crossings. These or
ders extended all the way from san Pedro
Ia hevoui Procrc~o crossing. an the belief
that the men would try "a make their way
into Mexico
ACCORDING. io reports reaching here from
Mercedes. residents "t the ueiehhcrhoo,
where the killing occurred could not say
whether the bandits We're from the imme-
date neiehborhood or from across the Rio
Grande.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
lBy Associated Press

WAWSHlNGTON. ID. g.. May l2-Gen-
eral Scott's report of the failure of the
Obregon conference was considered to-
day at cabinet meeting. The contents
Of the report are not disclosed. but there
are some indications that the conference
resulted IN an unwritten agreement to
cover cooperative action along the border
for the present.
Secretary of War Baker said today that
The conferee~ tried to reach basis of un-
derStanding. butN this was found impos-
>ible. although aIl exchanges were most
friendly.
Ii j. suggested here that Carranza. fac
ing a political situation in Mexico, was
unwilling 10 make written agreement
which his opponents could use a an indi-
cation of the surrender of Mexican SOW
ereignty
Alter the cabinet meeting Secretary
Baker said the American policy j. un-
changed. and that no general intervention
in Mexico J. III contemplation ~ present.
II is understood that General Obregon
gave General Scott his assurance that
every possible means will be employed by
his government to aid in the speedy *
termination OF the bandits, while formal
diplomatic negotiations over the with
drawal suggestion proceeds IL is possible
that neither side Will endenvor "a force
the negotiations while disturbed conditions
continue on the border
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
POTATO SHIPMENT OUT OF BROWNSVILLE
MORE Than DOUBLED ANY YEARS RECORD

One hundred carloads and more If IRISH
POTATOES more than double that of any
preceding sea- on. have been shipped out
of Brownsville and the immediate potato
growing section tins season, according IL
railroad records i.aSt>year 4 little more
than forty carloads of Irish potatoes left
Brownsville and vicinity The present
crop was by far the biggest ever expen
enced bv the local farmers.
Local commission men VIII not venture
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
(By Associated PressD

MERCEDES. Texas. May l2-An nm
confirmed report received today sand that
three of the MrNican~ who murdered Cur
IA Bales. the u l-vcar-old farmer. near
here ~ q 30 o'clock hi-t night. were traced
southwest oi town through 'Blaclwelr~
pasture which territory wa~ completely
surrounded. aud that one "f the three
Mexioans had been Killed and The other
two captured aud are now heine held at
the proereen military hradnnartrr-
Later Captain Hane- a. the Third
Cavalry and MrCaakev ~ the Twenty
sixth Infantry rcarhed Mercede- from the
district. aud reported that indications
were the three bandit had managed a.
reach the Rio Gfande aud capped aero
to The MeN,cau -idr
There B. no accounting f"r the killing
81 yoang Rale~. H. was working about
three hundred feet from the house near
m irrigation ditch when rn-illade ~
shots wa ~uddeiflv fired. Bale shouted
to hiS father. who was the only member
of the family m the house =, hrng the
shotgun quick However. before the elder
Bales could reach the scene the bandit
had made good their escape Young Bale
was unconscious. having fallen partly into
the wafer of the irrigation ditch
Bales was shot four times. aud th, fir
ing. according to the elder Balc~. WAS from
the rifles of three men. Ilc dId not e~ti-
mate the number Of shots fired
Young Rale~ was popular III hi~ neigh
borhood. and NO reason has So tar been
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
Raise Funds In Texas
For Relief Wounded

DALLAS. Texas. May l2-For the pnr-
pose 81 raising funds to be- used IN con
nectioD with relief work of wounded
French III London headquarters Of the
hospital society. the Dallas Chapter of
French Wounded Emergency Fund. today.
j. holding a card tournament ut the home
VI Mr.. y. a. Tension III this city. The
fund collected will be forwarded TO the
London headquarters Of the hospital So
cieiy. The card tournament was open to
all women VT the city and tickets were sold
for 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12

an average prcc received for potatoes this
year. bat say that prices for the crop
ranged from SIPS "a $3.50 per bushel.
the highest. They say they will be able
70 strike an average when fine season 4 en-
nrely over. While the shipping season j.
gone On. there j. stIlf considerable
amount Of potatoes Ia be- harvested.
This record included potatoes from the
FreSno> district, from Nopalits, from OF
INTO and points on the nser between
Brownsville and UlInito.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12

Ell PASO, Texas. May l2.--Jnan Anna
dor. Mexican sub-secretary of foreign at
fairs, called on General Scott this after
noon and reiterated his assurances that
such Mexican troop dispositions a arr
necessary 10 restore and maintain order
along the border have already been or
dered.
Amador told General Scott that General
ObrcHon, who will remain in Chlhnahua
few days, has ordered 10000 troops into
the state Of chihuahua and Coahniln Thr
Carrancistas will Immediately occupy The
Parral district and the country opposite
the Big Bend and make every effort 10 r'.n
down the banditD and rescue J. Dcrmrr--
who was captured al Glen Springs.
General Scott informed Amsdor that the
American troops south OF Namiquipa are
already Withdrawn northward 10 permit
the Carranza troops to occupy that d.
trict.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
OEAOMAN'S HILL
SCENE OF MORE
HARD FIGHTING
GERMANS AGAIN ATTEMPT TO DIS
LODGE FRENCH FROM POSITIONS
ON SLOPE OF THE HILL.
GREECE ADHERES TO DECISION TO
REFUSE TO PERMIT PASSAGE
OF SERBIAN TROOPS.

LONDON. MAY l2.-IIard fighting was
resumed IN the vicinity of Dcadman~ Hill
on the Nerdun front. the Germans again
attempting to di>Iodge the French from
positions on the slope oi the hill Two
attacks delivered IN quick succession last
night were rcpul~ed by the French Ar
tllery fire increasing IN violence j. re-
ported IN other sectors. especially between
Dcadnan'~ Hill and Avocourt Wood
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
Greece Will Stand
BY It's Determine tIOn.

BERLIN, Nav l2.-The official Russian
press bureau a. quoted by Petrograd
newspaper announces that Greece j. ad-
herring to tS decision to refuse permission
for the passage of Serbian troops through
Greek territory. the Overseas News Agency
says today. The Russians believe. the
agency continues. that Greece j. actnated
~ fear Ut the Germans. The entente pow
ers decided 10 employ force prompted by
desire a. determine definitely the policy
of Greece
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
English Premier Asquith,
On Scene Irish Revolt

DUBLIN. May l2-Premier ASquiih
arrived here today and held conferences
with departmental chiefs and General
Maxwell. lie found the military situation
well IN hand and reported that martial law
will be abolished in q few days. Condi-
tionS are already greatly modified.
The situation in some parts of the pro-
vinces are still disturbed and military con
trol probably viii continue in these dis
trict-.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
GEN. 0BReG0M LEAVES EARLY tn
DAY FOR SOUTH. SCOTT AND
FUNSTON BEGIN TRiP 70
HEADQUARTERS.
AMERICAN ARMY WILL MAKE NO
FORWARD MOVEMENT UNLESS
ACTION IS FORCED; TO
AWAIT NEGOTIATIONS.

FL PASO, Texas, May 12.--Acting no
longer a. diplomatic agents, General Scott
and Funston expect 10 leave today, the
former for Washington and the latter for
San Antonio, following the failure of the
conferences with 0bregon last night X.
Despite the break officials here and IA
Juarez say that the relations between the
two countries are not unduly strained. The
question of the disposition Of General Per-
hing's force will be discussed now hy
Secretary of State Lansing and Mexican
Ambassador Arredondo.
General Funston will take immediate
command Of the disposition of the militia
now mobiIizing. .t WV
The conferences came 10 an end in dis-
agreement nj u :35 o'clock last night after
almost two weeks of discussion over the
disposition cf the American forces IN
Mexico. The whole matter will now be- re
ferred back 40 diplomatic channels, the
situation remaining exactly where II stoed
at the beginning Of the conferences. Mex
leo insisted 10 the last that General Per
Shing be withdrawn.
Generals Obregon aud Scott issued a
signed statement that they parted IN good
will. agreeing to leave matters 10 diplo-
mats. They say the ending Of the con
FERENCE does not mean a rupture between
the countries in any way.
General Obregon started south today
before daylight. General Funston aud
General Scott leave AZ 10 o'clock tonight
Unless action j. forced by the Mrsicans
the American army IN Mexico will make
no forward movement while the negoila
tions between Washington and Mexico
City are being conducted. The korier
points. however. will be- strengthened w
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
NEGRO SHOT
AND KILLED TWO
NEGRO SOLDIER, AFTER SECURING
DISCHARGE BY PURCHASE. is
GUILTY OF THE DEED.

LEANENWORTII Kan. May l2-Ser-
gcant James &. Jackson and Miss Ernes-
tine Brown were killed and an unidentified
woman wa severely wounded this morn
Ing by William White. negro. who es-
capped. White Yesterday purchased hi re-
lease from the army mounted service
school ai Fort Leavenworih.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12

General Alfredo Risant. commander m
Ma,amoros, was notified by American
Consul j. III Johnson 81 MatamoroS of the
killing lasi might ~ Mercedes. and the
probability that the men guilty 81 the
crime w.nld attempt Ia make their way
Ia the south side of the Rio Grande Gen
eral Rieant promised Ia do everything pos
slble TO capture the men If they crossed
over
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
ORDER AGAINST
LEHIGH HOLDS
UNITED STATES COURT DlSMlSSES
RAILROADS BILL TO RESTRAIN
ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. May 12.-The
United States district court here today
dismissed the bill Of the Lehigh Valley
railroad seeking 10 restrain the interstate
commerce commission from enforcing its
order diyorcing the railroad from its in
terest in steamship lines on the Great
Lakes. The railroad previously was
granted O temporary injunction. Todays
decision was on a question Of making ii
permanent. The court held that the com
mission i strictly within its authority.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
Paris Reports Sinking
OF an Enemy Steamer.

PARIS. May l2.-It was officially an
nounced Wednesday that French sub
marine sunk nm 'enemy transport laden
with war material in the lower Adriatir.
This was probably the Dubroynik
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12

'pf >N~o'ist u ii'NH'
WASHINGTON, " ID. G., May l2.-Am-
bassador Arredondo stated this afternoon
that diplomatic negotiations with Secre-
tary Of State Lansing Will not bc resumed
until ~ received instructions from Gen
eral Carranza. He believes that General
Scott and General Obregon are IN accord
on several important subjects.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12

GALVESTON. Texas. May PA
school for public health officers Of the
state Of Texas opened here today AZ the
medical branch Of the University Of Texas
The school viii continue until May 26 In
structor- AZ the school will be DIR. B. L.
Arms aud other members Of the medical
college faculty. The purpose Of the chooI
j. TO instruct various health officers. Of the
state In up 10 date methods Of preventing
and combating disease.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
Captain Boy-Ed Receives
Decoration By Kaiser

LONDON. May 12.-Captain
Karl Boy-Ed. the recalled German
naval atfache ~ Washington. was
decorated BY the kaiser with the
Order of the Red Eagle. third class.
with swords, says an Amsterdam
dispatch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
ALLIED SUB SINKS AUSTRIAN PASSENGER SHIP

BERLIN, May l2.-The Austro Hun
garian passenger steamer Duhrovnik. un-
armed. without warning was torpedoed
and sunk by an allied submarine in the
AdrIatic sea. says an Overseas agency
dispatch today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
Horror of American
People" is Expressed.

WASHINGTON. u. C.. May PA
resolution expressing the horror ~ the
American people at the execution Of Irish
rcvolutIoni>t- wa~ introduced In the house
today hy Representative Dyer Of Missouri.
II was sent ~ comfaittce without discus
SION.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
BANDITS ESCAPE into
MEXICO after MURDER
OF MERCEDES FARMER
Opinion At Mercedes Is That Incident
OfLaSf Night Is Not Resumption
Of OfMexican Bandit A ActiUities

MERCEDES. Texas. May H.
Lirutrnants Van Horn and Gla~- "t
the Third Cavalry. returning thi~
aftern""n from the chase Of the
bandit who ,.illcd Curtis Bale. re-
ported that thev traced the men to
the Rio Grandc near pru.re~n.
where the men succeeded ~ making
their escape INTO Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
TEXAS MILITIA MOBILIZATION ABOUT COMPLETE

training and better equipment. Officials
believe that II will be three weeks before
the first militia will 90 Ia the border
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12

SAN ANTONIO, Texas. May 12.-The
mobilization OF the Texas militia j. prac-
ticaly completed today. The next step
will be- 10 muster them into the regular
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
Execution, No Sanction,
Officer Courtmartialed

LONDON. May l2-An officer believed
responsible tar the execution ~ +. >ket-
fington. the Irish editor. without military
sanction. j. being court mtTiIaled today
says . Dublin dispatch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12

COPENHAGEN, May l2.-The berisn
TagebIatt says Germany viii not rrpiy NJ
the last American note, but probably VII
confer with Ambassador Gerard regard
ing il. -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
Germans Storm and
Occupy British Lines.
Ev ASsutIatpd prrSS

BERLIN, May 12.-The Germans yes
tcrday stormed and occupied several
British lines near Hulmch. says the of
ficial statement
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12

SANDESKY, Ohio, May 12---Thirtsen
large stores and number Of smalIsF e.
Establishments were destroyed by hre hsrf
early today. The loss j. estimated u hsIf
q million dollars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12

TUCSON, Ariz., May l2.---Mexican ham
dits, il j. reported, raided PcIaris, ml''
ing camp on the border. near Nngalr-.
yesterday. driving out am American who
escaped to NogsIes- Troops were sent
there today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
THE EATHER FORECAST

The following weather forecast for the
lower guilt coast states and the Magic
Valley ~ issued ~ the United States
weather bureau ~ New Orleans:
Tonight and Saturday. generally fair:
continued warm: gentle to moderate
wud~. mostly ~nuthcrly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-12
Local Weather Observations.

The following lucil weather ohserva-
tiuns covering the II hour period ending
at n. IA. tulay. ARE furnished ~ the
I uitrd STATES weather hurrs,u station AZ
Fort Brown:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-28
PLAZA

DeWolf Hopper, the most famous comedian of the present day, is the star in tsSunsh1ne Dad,'' a Triangle feature in five parts being shown as one of the many delightful attractions on the P1azass bill for the latter half of the week. There is a story to ssSun- shine Dad,'' although with most com edies of it's type that very essential part of the play is often sadly neglect ed in the lust for laughs, and DeWo1f Hopper is really serious enough dur1 ling the4course of the picture fo feed you the g1St of the story and at the same time keep you in roars of laugh ter up to the very finish. Fay Tincher is in support of the veteran star and her work is cornmendab1e. It iss a picture alone worth the price of ad- mission.
 by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wilde, the popular English shadowgraphfsts. and their woF411is really worthy of the most hatterfng praise for they are ar 4t1sts in the true sense of the word. Animated pictures that show in sil- show many pleasing jungle and barn yard scenes are presented in novel manner by this talented pair and yeS- Sferday's audiences frequently inter srupted with applause.
 is GrueG and Gruet, a pair of eccen- trio b1ack-face comedians in minstrel makeup have a good line of comedy and play a. variety of instruments.
 Wood and Wyde have a. very dainty little skit that is pleasing immensely. Their cross-ta1k is exceptionally brisk and worked along in a sing-song man ner that pleases from the start. They are also clever dancers.
 Two local boys, Kennedy and SheF= man. are on the bill in an acrobatfc act that gets over on merit alone with out relying in A. way upon the pop rularity of the boys for success. s@The Other Man. a Keystone com edy in two part with Fatty Arbuckle and an enormous cast of favorites is creating a veritable furore of laugh ter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-28
EMPIRE

s.The Heart off Nora Flynn a pow erfu1 five part Famous Players Para mount masterpiece featuring that dainty star of stars, Marie Doro. will head the all feature select photop1ay program to be offered at Keeney's Elm pfre theatre, the Home of First Run Paramount and Metro masterpieces, this evening and tomorrow.
 Marie Doro's wonderful fnterpreta- lions of the different roles she has played in Paramount masterpieces will be we'll remembered by all having the good fortune to witness them.
 In this masterpiece of love and sae- trihce this charming, infmitable star loutsf1ines all her previous efforts.
 A picked company of select players of the Famous Players Stock com pany were chosen to play the support ling roles in this unusual drama.
 The photography. direction. setting and acting as we'll as the fine points in all directions ana departments ranks this paotop1ay feature as a true Paramount masterpiece.4
 Numerous other select and enter taindng photoplay subjects will also be shown with change of the entire regular program daily.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-28
WEST END

To-day at matinee and evening shows the West End theatre on State street near Clinton avenue presents two popular screen stars. Mae Marsh and Robert EIarron in a five act fea- ture entitled ttHoodoo Ann''
 Mae Marsh, who became a screen star over night, figures prominently in a fire that is part of the new Tri- ang1e-Fine Arts release, ssHoodoo Ann.'' It proved an occasion even more thrilling for Miss Marsh than it will be for the spectators, for she let enthusiasm carry her into real danger not intended by the director. emerging with slight burns, and hair singed. Tn the role of an orphaned waif she had to rush into a burning structure and rescue a little girl who