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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-22
Railroads And Workers
Will Dicuss Demands

CLEVELAND. OHIO, April 22-Reprc-
Senaiiyc- Ut railroads of the United States
and four railroad employees brothcrhood-
will meet ~ Chicago April p to discuss
the demands Of the brothcrhoods far an
eight hour day. according to IN announce
mcnt bv w q. Lee, president of the
Tranmcn'S Union.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-22
Many Autoists Visit
Point Isabel Friday

Point Isabel, the coast resort twenty
tw" miles from Brownsville. had it, first
large h~t of summer visitors and autoi~tS
FRIDAY. according to J"hn Champion Of
Point Isabel. Aho i~ IN Brownsville today
Mr. Champion sand that more than 4 dozen
ant" parties were "a the Point, some
spending the day "a the beach and other,
In fishing THrpon are biting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-22
Editor Makes Grave
Cha ges In England
tRy Associated prcSs.1

LONDON. Apnl Dl~plca~urc ot the
radicals over the attitude CT David Lloyd
George, the minister Of munitions. culml-
mated today IN remarkable letter hy Al
News. charging George with responsibility
for the government cri~i~ Just passed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-22
lBy Associated prcss.)
WASHINGTON. u. G.

WASHINGTON tol,v awaited
. whicl
Vised
reported Daz move
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-22
Organize Movement To
Breed And Train Dogs
For Use In The Amy

NEW YORK, April 22.-The organiza-
tIon of a movement to breed and train dogs
for use by the United States army, by the
Red Cross and other military organiza-
tions was announced here today Dog
fancierS have formed nm "Army and Police
Dog Club" and will maintain registered
cannes for the use Of army officers
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-22

AUSTIN. Texas, April 22.-The seere-
iary - state today granted an increase of
capital stock for the Gulf Refining Com
pany a Beaumont. The company IN \
ereases from II 100000 10 $500. 900
The value of tie stock j. not changed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-22
Mothers Day. Dale
Changed To May IA

AUSTIN. Texas, April 2a.--Gov~r---
James T. Ferguson today issued proria-
nation changing the date or sAfothar'.
Day from May TO Sunday, May IA, cor
responding to the date selected by The
presidents proclamation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-22
(Bv Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. ID q.

:
closely watched Il regarded possible of m
IN Chihuahua : adc TO movrm
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-22
Trial For Murder OF
Father Black Delayed

GALVESTON. Texas. April 22.-The
trial Of George Tier, charged with com
plicity IN The murder Of William fFather)
Black at Marshall, set for Monday, was
postponed indefinitely today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-22

FORT WORTH. Texa>. apris 22.-The
ninth district contest IN the State Inter
scholastic League Was being held here to
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-22
WASHlNGTONNOW
AWAITING WORD
FROMGEN. SCOTT
War Department Has No Word On Re-
port Scott Trying To- Arrange For
Conference With Gen. ObyegOn

FL PASD April 22tn made OF
that the expedition thu
ngon The
~ r-~aidtol
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-22

The following local weather obser-
yat,ons. covering the "a hour penod
AZ Fort Brown:
ending az ! a. m, today. are furnished
by the United States weather observer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
HILLSTR0M'S ATTORNEY
MAKES GENERAL DENIAL

SALT LAKE, CITY. Utah. FEB. Az
Q. n, Hilton OF Denver. attorney for
Joseph ffiilstrom. the industrial Work
ers Of the World leader who was sx-
ecuted here November 10 for the muir
der OF J. G. Morrison. makss general
denial and challenges the 1srisdiction of
the supreme court OF Utah In his answer
filed today in the dlsbarment proceed
ings instituted here by the Utah State
Bar association. The proooedlngs grew
out OF an address made by Hilton at
Hillstrom's funeral In Chicago. In which
Hilton was raid 10 have asserted that
che Utah supreme court was influenced
by the Mormon church IN declining to
grant Hilistrom new trial.
The Judges who presided In the Hill.
strom case. including all the members
OF the supreme court. arc non-Mormons.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
Oulled from the Wire

Harry p. Gamble OF Boulder, Colo,
formerly . district Judge IN Denver, was
appointed adjutAnt general OF the Colo
RADIO National Guard by Governor Carl
son 20 succeed General John Chase.
Oscar 8. Straits Of New York City ana
Horace g.. Wilkinson OF Syracuse were
recommended as delegates to the pro-
8reHnivo national convention at Chicago
~ a meeting OF the county chairmen OF
the progressive party In New York state.
Miw Anna Mclean fowler, said 10
have been the frat woman bank prcsi
dent in the United States. died at st,
Louis after an illness OF two years. A
few weeks ago she was reelected presl-
dent Of the First National bank OF Mount
Pleasant, Tex, OF which she had been
the chief executive for more than twenty
The examination OF venlremen as 20
religion, politics, likes and dislikea, Melted
ono more possible Juror 20 try William
Ilorfmor for alleged bank wrecking Al
Chicago, The passing OF Frank w Heinz
buch. brought the llAt of those tenta-
lively accepted. but still subject 70 chai-
ien9e vp to seven. Heimbuch Is married.
landscape gardner and an Independent
democrat
A flat increase OF 1 cent Per hour IN
the wages OF approximately 1850 allied
ahopmen OF the Denver Rio Grapde
railroad system extending from Denver
70 Ogden, Utah. was granted BY officials
81 the company following a conferences al
Denver with an executive committee OF
the ahopinen, according "a w. u. Mederp,
representing the machinists.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
FLOODS HIT TOWN
OF WATERPROOF
Louisiana Burg Unprotected by
Levees and II Il at Mercy
Of Water.
NARROWED THOUSANDS HUNGRY

NATCHEz, Miss, Feb. 20.-A re-
lief expedition left here today on the
government steamer La Fourche for
the Buck Ridge Crevasse in the
Mississippi river near Newellton,
La, where several thousand negroes
are reported flood marooned with
little TO eat.
Waters from the crevasse had
flooded a vast area tonight The
break had reached a width OF 500
feet, II was reported. The flood has
reached the town of Waterproof,
La. which Is unprotected by levees
and 10 at the mercy Of the water. Re-
ports from 81. Joseph said that town
was more than one-third covered
with water.
Mayor Jacoby or Newelltown
reported that a number Of marooned
people were brought there today
from the country. He said supplies
there had almost given out and that
boats we're needed to rescue hun
dreds caught by the flood in the
Tensas Basin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
Reject California
Moose Compromise

San FRANCISCO. CAL. Feb. sD.-Conn-
promise between the republicans and
progfessives Of California IN the NOMINEE
publican national convention, to be held
In Chicago Juno 7. was rejected by the
executive committee OF tho republican
state central committee az melting here
yesterday. walter II. Bacon OF San Fran
CISCO. chairman Of the executive conn
mittee. told the committee that Meyer
Linsnor progressive leader. had offered
10 let the republicans nominate thirteen
OF the twenty-ain republican delegates Il
q like number Of progressives would be
acceptable.
II was decided by the committee that
tho California delegatioa 20 chicago
should 90 uninstuotea,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS

You have swollen feet and hands
Stiff, achy jointsl Sharp-shooting, rheu,
matte pains torture you. You have ach-
Ing back, pain in the lower abdomen,
difficulty when urinating! Look out!
These are danger signals. Trouble Is
with your kidneys. Uric acid poisoning,
in one form or another, has set in. 1t
may lead to dropsy or fatal Bright.s
disease IL not checked
Get some GOLD MEDAL Haanlen Oil
Capsules Immediately. They are an oil
preparation, used all over the world for
centuries, combining natural healing oil
and herbs. well-known to physicians and
used by thousands in their daily practice.
The Capsules are not an experimental
make-shift patent medicine" or salt"
whose effect is only temporary. They
are standard remedy, and act naturally
gently and quickly. But when you go
to the druggist, insist on getting the
pure. original HARLEM Oil in Capsules.
Be sure the name GOLD MEDAL is on
the box and thus protect yourself
against Observation-Disclosures
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
ITALIAN AIR FLEET
INVADES AUSTRIA
Rome Squadron Attacks Lsibsch,
Capital Of Carniola, After Fierce
Battle.
ONE MACHINE SURROUNDED

ROME (via London), Feb. 30
The loss Of one aeroplane in an air
raid by an Italian squadron on an
Austro-Hungarian town is reported
in the official statement issued to-
day. The statement follows:
There have been artillery actions
At various points on the front, in adj
dition to reprisals OF fire against in
habited localities.
Aerial Raid Made.
'Tn retaliation for the numerous
violations Of international law by the
enemy since the beginning of the
war, a squadron OF our aeropianes
made a raid on Lubiane (Laibach)
yesterday morning. They we're
shelled en- route by numerous anti
aircraft batteries and were attacked
by groups of enemy aeroplanes, but
our daring aviators succeeded In
reaching their objective.
Descending when over the town
to a lower level among the clouds.
our squadron dropped several dozen
Of mine grenades and bombs.
One Machine Lands.
zone machine was attacked and
surrounded by six Austrian aero
planes and was forced to land on
enemy territory. The other machines
returned in safety to our lines"
Laibach is the capital of Carniola
and is forty miles northwest Of
Gorilla. 1t has a population OF APP
proximately 10000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
YEAR IN JAIL GIVEN
ON WHITE SLAVE CHARGE

LINCOLN. Neb.. Feb. 2O.--Judge T. c.
Munger In federal court today sentenced
John w. Campbell 81 years old, TO a
year in the county Jail at Hastings. Neb..
on his plea OF guilty 10 a charge of
white slavery. Judge Munger said on
account OF his youth he would spare tho
prisoner penitentiary sentence.
Campbell confessed to bringing Belle
McMahon. an 1s-year~old girl. here from
Sioux City for immoral purposes. Fol-
lowing bis plea Of guilty and before be-
ing sentenced. Campbell and the girl
were married.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
MUST
PAY FOR DEFENSEO
Incomes Will Be Taxed More In
stead Of More Of Them Being
Taxed, IL IL Believed.
CAN RAISE HUNDRED MILLIONS

WASHINGTON. Feb. zo.--The
proposal to amend the income tax
law 80 as TO include smaller incomes
is virtually certain to be abandoned
In favor OF an increased rate on those
already taxed. It was declared last
night by democratic house leaders.
Sentiment against lowering the
exemption limit in order to provide
additional revenue for the prepared
ness program crystaliEed, Il was said.
in the democratic caucus Thursday
night. when Democratic Leader
Kitchin declared against changing
the present minimum OF $4,000.
since then protestants against all re-
ductIon plans have become more out
spoken daily.
Can Meet n Tn4e Way.
Leaders declared tonight that virtually
the entire preparedness revenue burden
would be met with income taxes. Tenta-
tive bills looking 20 raiBing tioo.ooo.o 900
solely by an Increased income tax rate
are being discussed and wiz be offered
soon in COMMITTEES.
One OF tho democratic leaders who will
be active In framing the administration
bill said tonight that he would suggest
doubling tho present 1 per cent rate on
incomes below $4,000 and possibly mako
tho tax on incomes above that amount
AZ high AZ per cent. He also might
suggest lowering the minimum income
subject 10 tho 1 per cent rate 10 tiS.0 900.
he said. Married mon, according to this
plan, would be given the advantage OF an
additional 1900 exemption AZ in the pres
emit law.
How Much Needed.
Although neither the naval nor military
affairs committee has indicated what
amount OF money viii be needed to meet
tho expenses Of preparedness. Il generally
IL understood that for the first year Il
viii be close TO tos0OO.Ooo. Tentative plans.
Il 10 said. viii proceed. therefore. on the
theory that about siOo.oO0oOO will be
needed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
Death Of Corvin
Is Fourth in Brief
Time in One Family

The fourth death within two months
in the same family occurred yesterday
when M. v. Corvin. 7s-year-old civil war
veteran. who lived at 2200 South Forty
second passed away. He was thirty years
a citizen of Omaha, and was widely
known.
On December 50, his sister-in-law. Mrs.
Mary Burke. died. and three days later
another sister-in-law. Mrs Catherine
Mitchell, was called to rest. Last Sum
day his wife died.
The only surviving relative Is a nephew.
Lawrence Burke No funeral arrange
ments have been made.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
ELEVENTH AUTO
SHOW WILL OPEN
ITS DOORS TODAY
tcontlnued from Pare onel

N~NHN-AN- ~AN~- - OhNst
even a few more distant states viii come
in 10 Omaha
Many Dealers Expected.
Last year 1-soO dealers In outside cities
visited the show. Practically every one
OF those dealers came here on business
bent Local representatives with whom
the outside men work in conjunction re-
port that at least 1850 outside dealers
will come in for the show this year. and
that IL a conservative estimate. too.
A special feature Of the exhibition this
year viii be the music. Nebls's Sym
phony orchestra which met with such
favorable approval last year. has been
rc-engased. The orchestra has also been
considerably augmented.
ouartet VIII Sing.
The La Sale Opera quartet OF Chicago,
one OF the best mixed Quartets In the
country. will assist the orchestra Con-
certs by the orchestra and quartet will
be given each afternoon from 2 O'Clock
until s, ard every evening" from 7:SO to
1870
The musical program today is ss fol-
lows;
AFTERNOON.
March-Thundering Cannons. ..........
..::..........: ............Wnhelm Wacek
Selection-Ermine. ......... Theo. Tobani
Popular-AmeTica, I Love You;,,.:
waitz-Dance with Me. .waiiie Herzer
Overture-Zancred ................, Rossini
selection-Girl from Utah. jerome Kern
Popular Numbers
"a Get Over Sal, walter HerSer
(b) Ragging the Scale........ .Claypoole
Waltz-La Spagnola. .Vtncenso al Chiara
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF the Rose
Ma1deng ..........,. .bdumund Braham
Nautical Melody--Before the Mast.
......................ss. Laurendeau
Noarch-Arnerica F1rst.......F. II. Losep
EVENING.
Grand Opening March-Auto Show
Special ....,........A. NJ. Fairbrother
Selection-Chocolats Soldier. ...........
.......................... Oscar Strauss
Popular Number-My Sweet Adair...,
..............ss...s.....Jo w. stern
Quartet-Rigolet1o ................... Verdi
Lasalle Opera Quartet.
Concert WaltSes-HRwaiian Farewell
song ...............s....... Carl Fisher
Qverture-L.ustspael ....s...... Keller Bella
Selection-Girl from Utah. Jerome Kern
Blue Danube .........s.........s...St STRAUSS
L.ASalle Opera Quartet.
Popular Numbers
(a) Sweetest Girl IN Monterey. .Remich
(b) It's Tulip Time in Holland. .Remich
Waitzes-Mtssourt. .......F ]. A. Forster
Overture--Lisht Cavalry. Suppe
Exit March-Semper F1delas..J j. p Sousa
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
Garrison Retained
In a Legal Action

NEW YORK, Feb. ls,-Ilndley NJ. Gar
rison. former secretary OF war. Il was
anneunoed tonight. has been retained by
tho Piatten Protective committee for the
common stock OF the International Mer-
camille Marine company 20 assist IN the
legal fight 70 have vacated the receiver
shlp % the company and restore It to its
normal status.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
.SHTPYARDS OF U. S.
RUSHED WITH WORK
Crowded 40 Never Before in Their
History and Refusing Con-
tracts for New Types.
LARGER VESSELS BEING BUILT

WASHINGTON. Feb. 90. - Re
ports to the Bureau OF Navigation.
made public today, show that Amer
lean shipyards crowded with work
a. never before In their history, are
refusing all contracts calling for new
types Of vessels and combining con-
struction TO those types for which
construction plans already have been
drawn.
with gao merchant vessels, with
a total tonnage of about 1000, 900
tons building or about to be started,
the United States now is being out
stripped in construction only by
Great Britain and navigation bureau
experts see in the boom a prospect
that the country may recover the
position II held before the civil war
when II was the foremost nation in
ship building.
Doubled Within year.
The amount OF tonnage under construc-
ton in American yards has doubled
within the last year. II has increased
nearly 20 per cent since Decomeber
and yards are 20 filled with orders that
many have work that will keep them
steadily employed until we'll into 1917.
Thirty-nine ships have been completed
since last July.
The steamboat inspection service IA
preparing for an expected shortage IN
men TO command merchantmen by chang
ing regulations governing issuance Of
licenses. The age limit for officers was
reduced In an order several days ago
and other changes In the regulations are
being considered.
Department Of Commerce officials are
investigating a plan by which its pro-
moters claim structural steel may be
used ON the vessel construction. II It
proves successfui, It Ia declared. con-
struction not only viii be eheapened. but
an immense advantage will DO given to
American yards because structural steel
n produced in such large quantities in
the United States.
Larger. ships Being Built.
One prominent fact the navigation bu-
reau's investigation revealed was that
much larger vessels are under construc-
ton than in previous years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
OMAHA LETTER CARRIERS FOR
THE PENR0SE-GR GRIFFIN BILL

Branch No s. National Association OF
Letter Carriers. met Saturday evening
for the purpose OF considering the POn.
roso-oFsffin indefinite leave OF absence
bill, recently introduced In the house OF
representatives By Daniel j. Griffin Of
Now York. II IL known a. a bin grant
ing indefinite leaves OF absence 10 super
anpatcd employees % the postal service.
The Omaha branch OF the association.
Of which the onaha carriers are mem
bsFs. endorsed the hill and pledged thcm-
selves 70 use all honorable means 10 a.
cura It, passage
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
Brewster Is Here
To Tell Omaha Men
Of Defense Plans

The flfty-four men selected last week
by Mayor Dahiman to sttend the national
conference AZ 81. Louis. March "a. are
expected 70 meet IN Tho council chamber
Of tho city hall 1T o'clock this after
NOON There they will listen 70 william
Brewster, secretary OF the National De.
ffuAs leaEue. outline plans Tor prepared
ness. While the city hall meeting Il for
deleEateg others . ~ liberty 10 attend.
Mr.. Breweser arrived in the city sun
day afternoon and Fegintsred At the Rome
hotel He epent the evning with frinds.
He f. on something Of an extended trip
ana Is visiting q number OF cities. ex-
planning the purpose os tho 81. Louis
conference.
The Following arc the delegates named
~ Mayor nahlman and who are ex-
pectod % attend the NJ. fiouln meeting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
Villa Captures Band
Of Carranza' s Men

Ell PAso. Tex. Feb. sos--oenerai We
nus,iano Carranzs, head Of the 40 fscto
Mexican government. In a letter 70 An
dreas q. Garcia. Mexican consul here.
today declined the acceptance Of a loan,
said 10 have been rendered BY a syndi-
cate Of Chicago bankers, and declared 20
have been Of an unlimited sum.
Francisco villa has captured a small
band Of CarranEa troops sent from the
Guerrero district IN western Chihuahua,
20 attack him
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
Wounded Man Was
Resident Of Omaha

Glen Morrison. reported seriously shot
AZ Evanston. wye. lived IN Omaha dur
ing his early life. at the northwest cor
ner OF Sixteenth and Vinton streets. He
Is son OF Morris Morrison. who was ac-
tive in local politics more than thirty
years ago.
Glen Morrison IL IS years OF age. He left
Omaha years ago and has been IN the oil
business IN Wyoming for years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21

Dispatches from Washington on Febru-
airy II said that Sweden had appealed TO
the United States to cooperate with her
and other neutral nations 10 maintain
the preservation OF rules OF International
law concerning the protection OF neutral
commerce and navigation. The swedish
appeal. according TO the Washington dis
patches. was signed by Swedish MinIster
EiSenRren.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
Union Pacific Saves
Bridge Over Loup

coLUAIBus. Neb.. Fsb o-(speciai
releeram.l-~setting off charge after
charge Of dynamite. the Union Pacific
forces az the bridge over the Loup. two
miles from town. succeeded In opening a
channei and bringing the nituation out %
danger 20 far 80 thls point s. concerned
Railroad officials consider this their
most critical apot Taking advantage OF
a balSny spring day. over Loo people
wended their way along thu tracks 70 the
scene. They were rewarded ~ times By
seeing huge cakes Of Toe hurled 100 feet
IN the air.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Miss Belle Hatch and Mas Dodge,
trimmer, have gone 70 Chicago on q
buying trip.
Mrs. Carl BrRndeis and daughter, Miss
Stella, on their way 70 the coast stopped
Yesterday. They intend Waiting most
places OF interest. not returning east
Tor eight or nine montha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21

was dislgured. She could not sleep or rest
untIl used Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
/ started with Just a free sample and IL
relieved her so purchased more and about
two months after. she was healed" (signed)
Mrs. Alice wnbarger. r. Y. ID. I. Alliance.
Ohio. July 26. 1918.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Adj
dress postcard ''Cutieura, Dept. T, Boz
tom" Sold thrnughout the World
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
SWEDEN DENIES ASKING
AMERICA TO COOPERATE

LONDON, Feb. D.--A Copenhagen dis
patch TO the Exchange Telegraph COM
pany says that Swedish official, state
ment denies that Sweden has requested
the United States to Join in conference
Of neutral countries.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-21
ALLEN OF LINCOLN HEADS
BUILDERS SUPPLY MEN

CLEVELAND, o.. Feb. 3o.--The Ma
tional Builders Supply association closed
its annual convention here today with
short morning session at which the off
GERS were elected. as follows: H. H. Allen.
Lincoln. Neb.. president; william A. Fay.
Cleveland. vice president, and ]. B. Des-
mond. Chicago. secretary.