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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
I exas Can Feed MANY
Millions Neighbors

AUSTIN -4e~sy--arrs 23-AIiens or per-
feed millions in addition to its own people,
in the opinion Of former State Senator
+. c. Weinert, state warehouse manager
under the state warehouse and marketing
department. Senator Weinert has Just re-
turned from an extensive trip throughout
the northwestern portion of the state
where he has been uring the farmers to
raise more food and feed stuffs and less
cotton.
He urged this upon the farmers as n
patriotic duty and as result he found
the sentiment almost unanimous to pro-
duce little or no cotton and devote their
fertile lands to the production of food
and feed, he said. 1t is cooperation that
the farmers want and more liberal cred
il system, Mr.. Weinert said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
Sunday Raids Result
In Three Complaints

The shcriffs department was active
Sunday and a. 4 result Of their labors
complaints were filed this morning in JUS
tice Kirk's court charging Lupe Garcia,
Agulardo Leiva and Bruno Sierra with W.
grancy by the unlawful sale of liquor
Garcia, who is the proprietor of a saloon
at Villaneuva, is charged with violating the
Sunday closing law. Leiva runs cantina
at the Last Prietas bale grounds, on the
military road, and is also charged With
violating the Sunday law. Bruno Sierra
was arrested at his saloon in Brownsville
on similar charge.
The Officers siezed large quantity Of
beer which j. being held in the county jail
pend M. the outcpIl, uf the trials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
BRITISH, after PERIOD
OF QUIESCENCE OPEN AN
ATT TACK ON WIDE FRONT
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Apr. 23.-The British, who
have remained practically quiescent while
the French made a great drive forward
between Rheims and scissors, have opened
an attack on wide front in the region of
the Searpe river. Today's official report
says that the great battle Is proceeding
with satisfactory progress. The village of
Trescault and the greater part of Havrin-
court would have been captured. Gavelle,
the last Of the Hindenburg line north Of
Scarpe, and Guemapz, south of the river,
also fell.
The British first began their offensive
Of Monday, two weeks ago. The French col
lowed this with stroke along the Aisne
enc week ago. The third Monday finds the
British hammering away again. Success
along he Scarpe would not only threaten
the new German line, but would further out
flank on the south.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23

COLEMAN. Texas, April 23.-Chargel
of Lieutenant Colonel Butler. at Alpine.
last July, Harry J. Spaniel. former hotel
proprietor at Alpine, was placed on trial
here today
The ease Wa brought here on a change
Of venue granted BY Judge c. +. Dubois,
Of Tom Green county where Spaniel was
tried last Jannary and acquitted Of mur-
der in connection with the killing Of Crys-
tai Holland Spaniel, the defendants wife.
Colonel Butler and Mrs. SPANIEL were
shot and killed in the Spaniel automobile
the streets of Alpine, Just "a darkness was
gathering. Following the shooting, Span
ell went To the county jail and gave him
self up.
Later Spaniel was removed from Alpine
for fear of possible violence. 1t also was
decided by the court to grant a change of
venue to San Angelo, Tom Greene county,
where the first trial was held.
The transfer of the case to Coleman as
granted after the states attorneys ar
gued that the publicity the first trail re-
ceved in San Angelo would preclude OBJ
tanning jury in Tom Greene county.
During the course of the trial at San
Angelo, Spaniel testified that a fight oc-
Cured in the automobile a. the outgrowth
Of attentions which he alleged Colonel
Butler had forced on Mrs. SPANIEL AMI
that the shooting followed after Butler
attacked him. Butler, he said, "go. tn:
pistol away from me and ! got hold OF my
automatic" Both he and Butler fired sew
eral times. he said. SPANIEL denied that
he killed Mrs. SPANIEL. saying, IL anybody
killed her. Butler did
ScNtra! witnesses testified of hearing
shots fired and seeing people in the
death ear" moving about and of hearing
yciccS.
The jury sitting through the ease for
nearly three weeks and being quartcred on
cots in the court room, delibcrated but a
few minutes before reaching the verdict
of not guilty.
After the verdict was announced, Judge
Dubois released Spaniel on $1,000 bond,
member, of the jury being among those
who signed the bond.
SPANIEL j. said 10 have spent most OF his
time since the first trial in Waco, among
friends. where he formerly taught music in
Baylor university.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
Lafayette Squadron
Drop 80 AirpIanes

PARIS, April 23.-The disappearance
after an aerial engagement of Sergeant
James Macconel, an American aviator.
calls attention once more To the brilliant
work of the Lafayette squadron. More
than thirty machines have fallen victims to
the Americans.
Sergeant William Dugan, one of the
American aviators with the French army,
is reported missin. Lieutenant William
Thaw says it is feared Dugan was one of
the two aviators seen TO fall during the
battle over the German lines.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
British-American
Officials Confer
tHy Associated l'resS.)

WASHINGTON, ID. G.. Apr. 23.-Brit
isi Foreign Secretary Arthur J. Balfour
visited Secretary Of State Robert Lansing
today and later both called on President
Wilson. Meantime the British naval Of
ficers, headed by Admiral dc Chair. visited
Secretary of The Navy Daniels.
~ Mr. Balfour passed into the White
House grounds the ''slent scntinels" of the
woman suffrasists doing peaceful picket
ing" around the White House, waved their
banners. The British foreign secretary
smiled broadly.
The president and Mr.. Balfour converscd
earnestly for half an hour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
GRUFF ARMY SERGEANT
iNSTRUCTS MILLIONAIRE
RECRUIT TO REPLY "HERE."
tBy Associated Press. }

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 23.-Mar-
shall Field iii, supposed to be the
richest young man in America, who
recently enlisted in the First Illinois
cavalry, knows today how to an
swer roll call. His troop stood at
attention this morning while the
first sergeant read the call.
"Private Field" he read.
""Present."
The first sergeant ordered the
young millionaire to step from the
ranks.
''In the army" he said, "we say
here Remember that"
81 beg, pardon said Field.
"You're at attention." shouted
the sergeant.
Fields hands dropped, his
shoulders stiffened.
Private Field" called the ser
geant again.
Here replied the youngster
meekly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
Says Cattle Rates
Are DISCRIMINATORY
(By Associated Press. }

DALLAS, Tex, April 23.-George At
kins, secretary Of the Shreveport cham
Der of commerce, testified today Mt the re-
hearing in the Shreveport rate case that
the present Interstate rate on cattle be-
tween Shreveport and points in Texas and
points in Texas and Louisiana are dis
criminatory and a detriment TO the cattle
and packing industry of Shreveport and
Louisiana. lie said that Shreveport could
not compete in buying cattle with Fort
Worth and Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
YOUNG MEN BUSINESS LEAGUE MEET

HOUSTON, Tex, Apr. 23.-Delegate>
from all parts Of Texas are here today al
tending the state convention Of the Young
Mems Business League. which convened
here today for A three day session
Elaborate entertainments have been ar
ranged for the visitors.
II j. estimated that fully 1000 delegate,
are attending the convention.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
TEXAS ARTISTS HOLDING SALE.
(By Associated Press }

DALLAS. Tex, Apr 23.-The sixth an
nual exhibit of the products Of Texas ar
tist opened here today under the auspices
of the Dallas Woman's Forum. The ex-
hibit will last nine days, closing Sunday
the Doth.
Paintings of ali varieties are on exhibit
from artists Just beginning the work ia
those of statewide reputation.
Four prizes will he awared the work
Judged best by the committee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
lRy Associated rress.l

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE,
Apr. 23.-The British attack over a vide
front on the Scarpe, which began today,
was after two days of steady lombard
mcnt. Arplanes fairly filled the air over
the battle lines when the attack began, di-
rccting artillery and cooperating with the
infantry. Desperate attacks by the Ger
mans to regain Monarchy have left the
ground strewn with dead. The British
picked their way over thousands Of corpses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
SINGS my COUNTRY IT'S OF THEE
[ tIsy Associated Press /

AUSTIN. Tex. Apr. 23.-The senate to
day sang "My Country 'Tis Of Thee" an
passed resolution that patriotic song
shall be sung in the schools.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
TOURED BORDER COUNTIES.

Burt +. IIinkley of the board of trustees
of the Brownsville Independent School Dis
trict, returned Sunday night from an auto
mobile trip through Cameron and the lower
part of Starr apd Hdalgo counties. The
trip was made in the interest Of the local
sclioo, locri.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
Nationwide Plans
For Boy Cooperation
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Apr. 23.-The National
Child Labor Committee today announced
plans for nationwide cooperation of child
rem of the United States with teachers, Boy
Scouts and playground directors to in
crease crop production.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
MINNESOTA WANTS ANOTHER CAPT
(By Associated Press.)

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Apr. 23.-The
University of Minnesota track team will
have to elect another captain, as Carl Wal
lace, who was recently chosen, has joined
the United States Marine corps.
Wallace j. TO become lieutenant. He
was one Of eight college senior, through
oat ,tc country 10 pas tic examination.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
MARCH EXPORTS or 0. S. GREATEST

WASHINGTON, ID. G., April 23-Amer-
lean exports in March exceeded $3.50, ,O00,-
900, despite the submarine warfare This
is the second best record in the country :
history.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
South Will Do Her
Share, Says vrooman
CBy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April 23-"The
South Will do her share in the burrows as
energetically as in the trenches" said
Carl Nrooman, assistant secretary of
agriculture today, on his return from an
agricultural preparedness tour through
Texas and other Southern states.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
New Mexico Guard
Ordered to Arms
nsy Associated prcss.l

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. April 23.-Thc
first regiment Of infantry and battery of
field artillery Of the New Mexico national
guard, today were ordered into the federal
service for the purposes Of police protec-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
AMERICA IS
OFFICIALLY
TOLD THAT
TURKEY IS
4 WITH ALLY
iRy Associated Press.)

fBy Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, D. c., April
23.-American Minister StovalI at
Berne, Switzerland, today trans
mitted to the state department
Turkeys. official notification
breaking diplomatic relations
with the United States.
Minister StcvaIl received the
communication regarding the
breaking off from Cornell Taylor,
secretary of the American legation
at Constantinople, acting for Am
bassador EIkus, who Is i'll.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
Both Houses Debate
Wilson Army Plans
tBy Associated Press

WASHINGTON, d. G., Apr. 23.-Botl
houses today debated the administration
bill to create big war army by selectiv,
transcription.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
US. War Invention
Will Be Superior
ll.y Associated Fress. }

WASHINGTON, ID. G.. April 33.-The
Bureau of Mine, j. workin on an appar-
declared Il far superior To any now in use
on the European battlcfields.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
Expose Plot For
New Cuban Revolt

NEW YORK. \. Y, April 23.--An al
legged plot to start a new Cuban revolution
May 20 was exposed here today by the
Republic Of Cuba News Bureau which will
make complaint to the state department.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
Wilson Plan For
Army Is Approved
(Ry Associated Press. }

AUSTIN, Tex, Apr. 22.-The senate to-
day voted 10 to , endorsing President Viii
sons conscription plan.
The Texas senate memorialized congress
TO prohibit the use of grain in liquor man
until the war is over.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23

LONDON, Apr. 23.-The Turks in Meso-
potamia, after six mile retreat on the
right bank Of the Tigris, are being attacked
four miles south of Samara.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
SOUTHERN PACIFIC IS ENJoINED.
(Ry Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Apr. 23.-The
supreme court today enjoined the Southern
Pacific railroad from disposing of Ore
gon timber and mineral lands received by
congressional grant.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
TRY SPANIEL AT
COLEMAN, TEXAS
HEARING BEGINS TODAY IN C0NNEC-
TI0M WITH KILLING OF COLONEL
N. C. BUTLER AT ALPINE.
(By Associated press.l

COLEMAN, Tex. April ,3.--lt was uncer.
tain at noon today if Harry Spanell's trial
for killing Colonel Butler would proceed
An important state witness i ILL.,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
Reports of Grave
Internal Troubles
Accentuated Today
By Pail of Silence

LONDON, April 23.-A pail of silence
hangs over the central empires, accentuat-
ing the reports of grave internal troubles.
There is evidence that the strikes in Ger
many are not over. There seems also to
be revolutionary spirit in Austria. In
Sweden, meantime, the remarkable violence
of food demands at Stockholm and unre-
buked shouts elsewhere throughout the
kingdom furnish food for thought.
CIiENGTU, China, April 23.-There has
been fierce street fighting here between
the See Chuen and Yunnan troops, due 10
the effort of the military governor, who is
a Yunnanez 10 disband the provincial
troops. Though an armistice has been ar
ranged the situation j. critical. Foreign
ers are safe 80 far.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
DARCY ENTERS AVIATION CORPS
(By Associated PressJ

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 23.-Les Darcy
the Australian pugilist, accused as a
Stacker" today enlisted in the United
States reserve aviation ccrrs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
tBy Associated Press.)

LONDON, Apr. 23.-derman transports
have left Libau, on the Baltic, for an IN
known destination, dispatch says.r-It i
feared an attempt may be made to cut ofl
Petrograd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23

PARIS, Apr. 23.-While the British 20
forward, French infantry is being held in
check on the Aisne front, and last weeks
gains are being consolidated Artillery re-
mains on duty, however.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
THE WEATHER FORECAST.

The following weather forecast for
the lower gulf coast states and the
Magic Valley is issued by the United
States weather bureau at New Orleans:
Tonight fair and warmer; Tuesday fair,
and light southrry winds on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23

North Texas. generally clear; g.: Dal-
las. part cloudy. 62.
Central Texas. generally clear: GO.
East Texas. generally clear: GO
Gulf coast generally clear; GO; Browns
vile. part cloudy. 65.
West Texas. generally clear: IS: Amar-
lilo. cloudy. 81: Planview. cloudy - IS;
Wichita Falls. part cloudy. 60.
Arkansas. clear; ~
Louisiana. clear: ~.
Oklahoma. generally clear: 62: Okla
homa City. part cloudy: 65.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
w eekly orecast.
Southwestern Summary.

This week will he generally fair. witt
normal temperature.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-23
Local Observations.

The following local weather observa-
lions are issued today by Mrs. A. w. Reed,
Brownsville, and covers the period of
twelve hours ending at Z a. IN. today:
Maximum temperature ........... 80
Minimum temperature ........... J9.5
Barometric pressure ............ 29.99
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04

cry and cowardice of that portion of
Russia that had not manhood or honor
enough to defend their land against
the invader, the repulse and defeat of
Italy at the south through the weak
ness and treacnery melted through
corruption in Italy, gives to Prussia
the power OF Russia at the north, and
from the Italian fields food and sun
pies from the south through which
she will be able to maintain this war
and concentrate her forces upon
America, holding at bay the armies of
Italy by power and force and stopping
all action In Russia through under
standing and agreement of those who
nave never been at heart for liberty or
for the success OF Russian democracy.
This will enable Prussia to divide
her fleet, bringing part of the northern
i1eet toward the Atlantic, keeping part
or the fleet in conjunction with the
fleets of Austria and Turkey, to meet
the attacks Of the fleets Of France and
Britain-and Germany can be at the
gates of the United States with war
ship batteries and a legion OF soldiers
which can intercept the United States
from sending soldiers to the aid of our
sons who are now on the fields M
battle in France. and prevent suppIies
to feed their hungry mouths or cIotbe
their needy bodies, and defeat the
American In Europe by starvation and
distress. She can blockade every mort
OF the Atlantic, paralyzing the indus
try Of the United States, sending panic
TO business, terror to women. fright to
men, hunger to homes, while thew de-
file and demolish women and children
Let America awake to realize that
1t is nearer by methods Of travel from
Bremen and Hamburg, German. to New
York and Boston, than it was from
Bremen and Hamburg to the gates of
Venice, Italy. by the method in which
Germany has gone there and succeed
ed, contrary to the view ever expressed
and against the composure and con-
tentment Of those who had mt
dreamed upon the possibility of such
fortune.
Let America wake up and realize
that 1t is easier now for Germany,
while her wings hold Russia and
italy, to take part Of her centers and
move them toward America for the ef-
feet 1t viii have upon this country and
for the purpose of forcing us here IN
hold our men upon the American con-
unent and for the object Of paralvzine
all business, than it was for Russia
In the Russian-Japanese war to send
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04

necessary to maintain that cause OF
America In every field OF battle, in
every field of finance. commerce or
power. That man who is not for this
sacrifice is for the defeat OF his own
country and must be branded a de-
serter Of his cause or traitor to his
land. This is the hour when the doc
trine of Jesus Christ shall be that of
America, proclaiming. He that is not
for US, is against us.
What of Illinois German Born'
Here in Illinois-that state which
has given to the world the exhihition
of the noblest patriotism ever Witness
ed by men-there should be no neees-
sity to call upon the American to be
for. America. We have opened our
gates to the foreigner. we have well
coined the children Of Prussia. we
have given homes to the German driv-
en- from the hardships of his land to
find liberty and freedom in America.
We have given them the public schools
to educate their children, the laws Of
liberty in which they could exercise
their genius and their industry We
have shielded them with our laws and
wrapped about them as robe our
constitution.
We have taken them by the hands,
made them a part of our families, liv-
ed with them, reioiced with them in
their victory, sorrowed with them in
their misfortunes. We have never
ended this privilege, nor closed our
gates even yet. with all that we have
had to endure, against any of their
people who have sought a haven Of
liberty In our house. Let it be re-
meubered that during all OF the time
when Prussia was plotting against
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04

her forces and her troops from St
Petersburg and Moscow to the harbors
OF Japan and In the gates of China.
Only Way 10 Avoid Such Peril.
sLet America wake up that the only
way to avoid this, to defend against it,
to prepare Is surely defeat it, is that
her citizens become one union in the
defense of their land. to display before
the world the awakening to the con-
scioasness OF the danger to every
American from the military despotism
of Prussia, sworn to break America
that she may never again present the
example of free democracy and a
land Of personal liberty, as against the
imperial despotism and divine power
of monarchs and kings
THE only way in which America can
prevent this advance is by giving the
evidence to the world and the proof
open TO Prussia that every American
is ready. that every voice is against
the enemy of America. every hand
raised against its foe. and every heart
OF woman and soul Of man turned to-
ward Prussia under the sworn oath,
registered in heaven, that the life of
every American shall be sacrificed be-
fore the invader shall land upon the
soil of the United States to desecrate
its temples, destroy its people and an
initiate the republic.
This war must now be horne by
America from the purse of America,
from the riches of the United States.
There must go forth the supplies
which shall maintain those who are
allied with us in this conflict against
military supremacy. This is neces-
sary that we keep the power in Eu-
rope, hold the conflict on the fields of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04

France and Prussia. Russia and Aus
tria. This Is necessary that we might
keep the enemy in the fields of Europe,
So engaged, until beaten down, as to
prevent it from reaching the United
States with all the horrors and deyas-
tation such would mean to our people,
No Middle Ground.
Let the United States awake and
see this new responsibility and openly
acknowledge it, bravely meeting it,
and with every sacrifice and courage
conquer 1t. Let there be no shrinking
III the hope that we may avoid respon-
sibility 1t is too late-they are upon
usi Let there be no cowardice in the
fear of inconvenience, financial loss
and hardships. II is too late-these
will be borne now, courageously as
an American should bear them, or
worse will follow than an American
can not bear and against which he
will have to give his life and the lives
OF his children to oppose. Let the
American now choose.
Let that citizen who calls himself
an American take his place. The world
must now know that here in the Unit
ed States we have but two classes Of
people, those who are for their coun-
try against its enemy, and those who
are for the ens:ny against their coun-
try. There is no middle route. the
man who is not one is the other; the
man who is not wholly American is
wholly Prussian; the man who is not
for Arnarica whnfIv and conapiafaIy
lis wholly and completely for her en-
envy There are but two kinds of men
in America the patriot and the trait
FOR. He that is patriot is for Amer
lea, for her cause. for every sacrifice