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ne WON'T BE THERE LONG WHEN ne
WILL HEAR QUARTERMASTEn
CALLED "QuARTER BLOkE"
AND OTHERS.
Especial to The Herald.)

LONDON, May 26.-Undoubtedly one of
the first things the Americans soldiers will
learn when they get into the trenches will
he the goodly assortment of nicknames
and slang phrases to which the war has
given berth. English, French, Italians.
Canadians, Australians, New Zealands and
last, but not least, the Hindus, have con
tributed to the immense vocabulary of
army slang with which every soldier at the
front is familiar. Based on past parform-
%|ances, a the dope sheets say, the Ameri-
cans may be expected to add another en-
tire volume to the vocabulary, for in no
other country in the world do 80 many ex-
.pressive phrases and slang words orig
mate as in the United States.
The American soldier won't be many
hours at the front before he will near the
quartermaster referred to as the Quarter
bloke," and he will quickly get to know that
'gunfire" is not gunfire at all, but the
early morning drink of tea or coffee
which he will get if he is lucky.
At the base he will hear of people who
have the "wind up" or who are windy
which is equivalent to the American term
of having "cold feet" He will hear the
enemy referred to as "Fritz," Alleyman,'
'Boche' and several other designations
that would scarcely look well in print.
Very often he will hear the word
"scrouger," a term applied to any man who
for some reason or other is lodging the
fighting and the hard work. lie will also
hear him spoken of a a man who Il ''dodg-
ing the column" and often a. one who il
Swinging the lead" "A lead-swingcr' is
he who il shamming sickness in order TO
''dodge the column" but army doctors are
not easily deceived, and there are few
''lead- swingers" nowadays.
Leaving the base for the trenches j.
termed ''going up the line which will not
sound unfamiliar TO the American ear. The
soldier from the states also will readily be-
come accustomed to "Jack Johnsons,'
"whizz bangs" and 'coal boxes" and not
content with calling his hole in the ground
a dueout. he will learn 10 call it a 'tam-
boo" and many other names.
Often be will hear Of a man who has got
a "cushy" job-that i, n soft job. "Cushy'
trenches are trenches where there are
plenty of comfortable dugouts and not
much sheling. Then ats a gaff," or "it's
a doddle'; in plain English its simple, it,
easy.
For all articles of diet the soldier in the
trenches has Is own name, generally one
of Hindustani origin. Tea is "char," bread
is "rooty," while butter is 'muekin," and
very often maggie Ann" "Possy'' de-
notes jam and an onion is a "peadge,' al
of which are words brought from India. II
a soldier wants plenty of gravy with hi
dinner, he asks for more ''gippo." and for
cheese he asks for ''bungy," while all pud
dings are classed as duff"
There are scores of Hindu words which
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
Wonderful Stuff!
Lift Out Your Corns

No humbug! Any corn, whether hard,
soft or between the toes, will loosen right
up and lift out, without a particle of pain
or soreness.
This drug is called freezone and j. a
compound of ether discovered by a Cincin.
matt man.
Ask any drug store for a small bottle of
freezone, which will cost but n %triflc, but
is sufficient to rid ones feet of every corn
or callus.
Put a few drops directly upon any ten
der, aching corn or callus. Instantly the
soreness disappears and shortly the corr
or callus will loosen and can be lifted of
with the fingers.
This drug f%reczone doesn't eat out tn,
Icorns or calluscs hut shrivcls them with
out even irritating the surrounding skin.
just think. No pain at all; no sore
ness or smarting when applying it or after,
wards. If your druggist don't have freez-
one have him order it for you.
Advertisement
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26

MATHIS Cincinnati Reds have trimmed
The fast travelling Cubs five times in nine
games.
What is meant by saying that Connie
Mack has n better ball team thar he had
last year.
'Tis said that Manager Clark Griffith
Intended to buy the Washington club but
rot cold feet after watching the team play.
While 300 hitSmiths are not plentiful in
he Yankee outfit, Mr.. Donovan certainly
ias a flock Of winning beavers.
George Sislcr, the Browns star. j. sure
V living up to all of the fine stuff said
4 his pastiming during the last year.
Honus Wagner may nave thought he was
through as a ball player, but the chances
re he has changed his mind since seeing
he Pirates perform.
Whenever the White Sox drop two games
in a row Old Dame Rumor gets busy and
spreads the dope that Clarence Rowland
is due for the gate.
Sharp competition for major league bat
ting honors is giving the firm Of Speaker
and Chase considerable trouble in its cf-
forts to continue business at the same old
stand.
The old wheezc Remember 1914" j. still
popular among followers Of the Braves.
Was it Confucius or Germany" Schaef-
fer who said that lightning never strikes
twice in the same old place.
The Brooklyn Robins are not the only
champions who have found tough picking
this year. Los Angeles, the Pacific coast
champions, and Buffalo. the ~titleholders
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OFFICE OF DEPUTY COLLECTOR or

CUSTOMS, Port of Brownsville, Texas,
May 10, 1917. The following described
property has been seized for violation of
the United States Customs Laws, to-wit !:
Six and one-half gallons of mescale; one
fifth gallon of tequila; 521 packs of Gig
arettes; 27S cigars; | rifle; 1873 cartridges:
10 pack playing cards; ? watches; ] flute
z opals; 3 steel dirks; 2 scabbards; l set
harness; l pair moccasins; 5 horse-hair
hat bands; 6 horse-hair baskets; 6 straw
hats; s13 pieces decorated earthernware;
80 pieces plain earthenware; 6 plaster
statuettes; IS pieces cotton drawnwork; 2
cotton shawls; 3s pieces linen drawnwork
Is silk handbags; l silk shawl; l silk
handkerchief, and % seed necklaces. Any
claim made therefore must be filed with
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MECHANICS AND SLANG PHRASES AMERICAN
BOYS WILL LEARN WHEN They GO TO FIGHT

the soldier has appropriated for himself,
such as "atch-a," all right; "dhobie,'
washerman; "dhersey," a tailor; "kn aphi,'
the barber; "garrywaller," generally q
transport driver, and many others.
The war in the air has likewise evolved a
new language of its own. Hundreds of
quaint and peculiar words are in use
among the airmen, and the list il being add
ed to daily. No airman ever thinks of
talking about a flight, for example. Flip"
is the word he uses. For an allied airman
to attack a German Zepp is to "spike-bo
zle" him. "Huffed," meaning got killed,
is another characteristic airman's word. OF
the a NM meaning is the phrase, ale
hasn't come back for his cap"
Another common expression among the
airmen il "hockboo," which means a good
many things, but chiefly hat enemy air
craft are about. IL Zeppelins OF Taubes
are on their way a ~"hockboo" il ION"
Anything, in fact, that is calculated Ia
give the timid "cold feet" is a 'hockboo.'
The word is really a distortion Of an In
dian word meaning eagle.
, II is rather curious that the military
aviators, being so fertile in the invention
lof new words, should not rs yet nave hit
upon any generally popular term for them
selves. At present they are airmen, no
|birdmen, or sky-pilots, or any of the other
fancy names which certain ingenious per.
sons attempt TO foist upon them.
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Notice Stockholders Meeting.

Notice il herby given Of the regular an
.nual meeting Of the stockholders Of the In
diana Cooperative Canal Company, which
will be held in its office in the City Of
Brownsville on the 4th day Of June, 1917,
at > o'clock u. NJ, for the election Of di-
rcctors and the transaction Of such other
business as may come before the meeting.
JOHN FRENCH,
~(6-16-l6t) Secretary.
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in the International, also have been up
against it..
third base, i still hale and hearty, not
withstanding the fact that he was playing
the hot corner for the Indians when Frank
Bancroft was lamping the first reader.
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the undersigned within twenty days from
the date of this notice. All property re-
naming unclaimed will be sold at public
auction, at the United States Custom
House in this city on Monday, June 25,
1917, at 10 o'clock a. IN. j. A. MALTBY,
Deputy Collector. (5-l926&6-2)
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The Pennant Races
TEXAS lEAG Z.
Yesterdays Results.

Houston !, Shreveport d.
Dallas =. San Antonio l.
Where They Play Today.
Dallas nj San Antonio.
Waco ut Fort Worth.
Shreveport NJ Houston.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.
Brooklyn 4. Pittsburg 3.
Philadelphia :. Cincinnati =.
Boston 4. -. Louis =.
Chicago u. New York I.
Where They Play Today.
~. Louis at Boston.
Ifttsburg at Brooklyn.
Chicago ut New York.
Cincinnati nj Philadelphia.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.
Cleveland u. New York Z.
Philadelphia 10. Detroit >.
Chicago :. Washington !.
Boston =. ~. Louis u.
Where They Play Today.
Washington ut Chicago.
Boston AT NJ. Louis.
Philadelphia M Detroit.
New York at Cleveland.
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DAY o FPRAYER FOR ENGLAND.
Especial to The Herald. J

LONDON, May 26.-Whitsunday is to
be observed throughout England tomorrow
as a day of united prayer for the success
of the wal. Impressive services will be
held in ST. Pauls and it is expected that
members of the royal family and leading
representatives of the government will 4.
in attendance.
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FEMALE HELP WANTED.

An intelligent person may earn SlOO monthly
corresponding for newspapers; $40 to so
monthly in spare time: experience unnecessary;
no canvassing: subjects suggested. Send for
particulars. National Press Bureau, Room
1897, Buffalo. y. H.. 81
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NOTICE.

The regular annual meeting Of the
stockholders Of the Rio Grande Ry. Co.
will be held in its offices in the City OF
Brownsville, Texas, on the 9th day Of June,
1917, at IL 90 o'clock a. m, for the cleo
ton Of directors and the transaction OF
such other business as may properly com
before the meeting.
JOHN GREGG,
(5-2-30t) Secretary.
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ROOMS FOR RENT.
WANTED TO BUY.

,WANTED-OLD FALSE TEETH. Doesn't
matted if broken. | pay from $1.OO to $1,000
per set. Send by parcel post and receive
check by return mail. l.. Mazcr, 20O7 y. Fifth
st. Philadelphia. In. 60
WANTED-Several thousand second hand
clay brick. Address Albert III. knIbfleisch.
Mercedes. Tex. It
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AGENTS WANTED.

RIDER AGENTS wanted for our famous Syr-
acuse Bicycles. For details and description.
write Portage Tire A. Cycle Co, SAP Antonio.
Texas. SO
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MALE HELP WANTED.

An intelligent person may earn 500 monthly
corresponding for newspapers; $40 10 so
monthly in spare time: experience unnecessary
no cnnvassing: subjects suggested. Send for
particulars. National Press Bureau, Room
l:sD7. Buffalo. n. y. 81
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REGISTERED STOCK.

HEREFORD bulls. registered. for sale: Shrop-
shire rams. lambs. registered. for sale: Shet-
land ponies. For information, GOODMAN
VALLEY FARM. Waco. Texas. III
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WANTED


NICELY FURNISHED rooms and good table
board. $3I.5O per month. with bath. Either
separate If desired. Mrs. Emma Leonard, 11O5
Street, Phone ISS. 30,
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FOR RENT-Cool rooms. nicely furnished for
light housekeeping; two or three as desired.
See Mrs. Moore. T15 Madison 81. 70
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-16
GEORGE CREEL IS APPOINTED CENSOR
lRr United State. CabIcl

WASHINGTON, Monday Aprl l6-The president has appointed George Creel magazine writer, as char man of the commission in charge of censorship matters
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-16
WAYS AND MEANS DISCUSSED BY
 BASEBALL FANS

A meeting of the baseball organiza- tion was held Saturday night for the purpose of taking preliminary steps for the securing of ball grounds. Several different sites were discussed as possibilities but the expense of se- curing and preparing the gorund was prohibitive.
 The most convenient and probably the most inexpensive ground to put into condition was a site mentioned as being near the electric light plant. This location seemed to meet with general approval, and committee was appointed, consisting of Harry Hoben, Frank Ennis and Erich Lucas, to secure the site for playground pur- poses, if possible. It is the intention of the committee to try and interest the city in the matter, as we'll as to seek little aid from the Alaskan En- gineering Commission.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-16
CLAIM GOD TOLD THEM TO DESTROY
 S15,OO0 RESIDENCE

SASKATOON, Sask. Can.- Charged with setting fire to the $15,- 900 home of Peter Verigin, near the village of Otradnoe, during naked pilgrimage" last July, five Doukho- bors, arrested by the provincial police have been committed for tial at Ram sack.
 Paul Shrypnick, ". Rezanoff, S KalesnckoG, A. Mahortoff and P. Vor' kin insisted that God had told them to destroy the house.
 Verigin told the court that when he heard of the crime he drove out to bis farm and found eleven men, ter women, two girls and eight children all naked, standing around the con fagration. One man had told hin that God had ordered them to fire the building, and that they were going tc burn down all the "rich residences"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-16
MURDERER GIVES HIMSELF UP TO
 ENLIST IN NAVY

BLACKWELL, Okla.-BelieYing a report that companies organzed in penitentiaries would be placed on board ships when the United States begins fighting with Germany, and that he would get into a real battle, Smith Smallwood, German, appear ed before the officers of this country and pleaded guilty to the murder of Clarence Williams in the local fields.
 Williams was killed a number of months ago, and afterward Small wood made his getaway and had not been seen or heard from until he au- ppeared and pleaded guilty, announc- ing his reason.
 When informed that convictS are not accepted in the army and navy, he at once changed his plea, and will make an effor to get out and join tae United States navy.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-16
THE ERASING OF DOUBTS" SERMON
 AT M. K. CHURCH

At the close of an interesting and lively song service with a chorus of sixteen voices at the Methodist church last evening, the pastor spoke from the theme: "The Erasing of Doubts" John 2O:24, 25. The speaker said Christ had removed the key of the arch, the king of doubts, through his resurrection. Even his most inti- mate disciples were upbraided by him because of their unbelief, Mark 16l4 However, even in the extreme in- stance of Thomas, he was able to erase every doubt, and Thomas said; My Lord and my God"
 Thus Jesus convinced those who had known him best. He said Luke ! 24:39) behold my hands and my feet, that it is l, myself; handle me, and see; for spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have"
 The disciples then went forth to witness their belief against stupen- dous opposition. The Bible and the Christian religion today stand as indelible evidence of the truth of our text.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-16
THINKS GYPSIES
 STOLE DAUGHTER

NEWCASTLE, Ind.-Four years ago Catherine Winters, Newcastle's famous missing child, disappeared Her father, Dr. w. A. Winters, on tae recent anniversary of the event re- newed his determination to hni the girl. He believes gypsies stole his daughter.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-16

Furnished cabin, 2 beds, rent $lO per month, water free 4-13-2t
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-16
REVISED INCOME TAX SCHEDULE
 RANGES FROM 1 PER CENT TO 40
(By United States Cablol

WASHINGTON, Monday, April 16. - A revised ar rangement of taxes on incomes would be as follows: h. comes of S3OOO per cent; $4OOO per cent $1OOOO, per cent S2OOOO per cent $4OOOO per cent $6OOOO F per cent; $1O0C00 15 per cent
 The tax on incomes $1OOOOO ranges from 20 to 40 per cent
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-16
WILSON AND BRYAN IN CONFERENCE
(Ry United states Cablel

WASHINGTON, Monday, April 16 - President Woodrow Wilson and William J. Bryan conferred in the presidents rooms this morning before the latter went to his offices
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-16
MEXICANS HURT IN BRIDGE COLLAPSE
lRy United States Cablsl

FL PASO, Monday April 16-A large section of the international bridge between here and Juarez Mexico collapsed this morning, injuring number of Mexicans who were crossing at the time.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-11
COLDER TONIGHT.
No Relief From Biting Air Promised
 by Weather Man.

New Haven, Jan. 11.-Fair tonight and Friday, colder tonight
 For Connecticut: Fair tonight and Friday; colder tonight, strong north and northwest winds.
 Conditions: The storm that was central over the lake region yesterday morning has moved eastward and is now central off the Maine coast. It has caused a cloudy weather, with light snow, in the eastern portion of the lake region and along the Atlantic coast from Virginia to Maine. The temperatures are below, zero along the northern border from Minnesota to Maine.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity partly cloudy with somewhat lower temperature.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-11
EVER HAVE TIT? If You Have, the Statement of This New Britain Citizen Will In-
 tereSt YOu

Ever have a "low-down" pain in the back?
 In the "small,' right over the hips?
 That's the home of backache.
 If it's caused by weak kidneys.
 Use Doan's Kidney Pills.
 New Britain people testify to their worth. Read a case of it:
 s. Molander, carpenter, 2S9 Maple St.. New Britain, avs: "Backache had been bothering me for nearly a year. I think the trouble was brought on by my work. My back felt weak and often sharp pains caught me when l stopped. My limbs often seemed to ache. I doctored and used medicines but got little relief. After using four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills, my back was as strong as ever"
 Price 50e at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that MT. Molander had. Foster Milburn Co.,, Props, Buffalo. N. '.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-11
Maple Hill

The Ridgewood Realty company of Hartford has completed negotiations through the real estate and insurance agency of c. c. Prentice of Hartford for the purchase of 94 building lots at Maple Hill. The company con- templates completing the develop ment of the property started by Dr. A. B. Johnson. who has maintained very high standard both in the class of houses which have been erected and the people to whom he has sold building lots. The Ridgewood Realty company plans to supply a long felt need and erect a number of high class dwellings of the bungalow type. They expect to begin operations at once.
 The year 1917 bids fair to see more homes erected than any year in the history of this community. Maple Hill is beautifully situated on high land, convenient to either Hartford or New Britain by trolley, and its na- tura1 advantages for> a home site are unsurpassed The assurance of the Connecticut company that ten addi- tional new cars are to be placed on .he Hartford and New Britain line in the near future will doubtless tend to stimulate the growth of this al- ready thriving little suburb.
 The next meeting of the library so- ciety will be gentlemen's night, We'd nesday, Jan. 17, at the home of c. R. Hare on Golf street. A musical has been arranged.
 Mrs. Emma vensel of Meriden is visiting her sister. Mrs. H. F. Latham on Theodore street.
 MT. and Mrs. Theodore Johnson have returned to Philadelphia after 1 spending two weeks with MT. and 1 Mrs. A. B. Johnson and family. l l.. Bamford Is in New York attend 1 ing the automobile show.
 versity of Maine after spending the
 holidays with his parents MT. and Mrs. J. c. Moody.
 l At a meeting of the teachers of l the Newington school last evening a 1 Parents and Teachers association was , formed for the betterment of the l school. An address was given by MT. 1 Warner of New Britain Officers were
 elected as follows: President, H. F.. 1 Sternberg; vice president, Miss Stone; l secretary, Miss Cotter; treasurer, l Benjamin Goodale.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-11

D. w. Fox of Plainville. Her hus- band was well known here.
 The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
 Three Games Tonight.
 Bargain night at the Town hall is announced for this evening, the Plain v1lle Young Mems club having ar ranged for three basketball games for the entertainment of local devotees Of the sport. The Mohawks of Southing- ton will line up against the clubs team. In the local quintet will be Bonney, White, Bugbee, Nelson. Hird and Cowles, one of whom will serve as substitute. The Plainville team has been travelling at a. fast clup for the past few weeks and they expect to give the Southington boys a lively battle.
 The preliminary games will be be- tween teams representing the juvenile department of the club and basketball lives from New Britain and Bristol. Brief Items. Charles F. Con1in was taken to St. Francis hospital yesterday for treat ment for a sprained foot, the result of an injury at the transfer station where he has been employed. William R. Shepard of Park street, who fractured his knee cap when he tripped and fell on the sidewalk near his home Monday, was taken to his daughters home in East Bristol yes- terday. Mr. Shepard had been living alone and rather than go to hospital for treatment he decided to visit with his daughter while he Is incapacitated
 M. o. Ryder has declined the ap- pcintment as commissioner to hear the claims of George Fait against the estate of Frank S. Neal because of other business activities. Judge By ington has not yet named his success sor.
 The Foresters' minstrels will meet for rehearsal this evening at 7:30 in the club rooms.
 sequassen lodge will have a regu- lar meeting this evening in Odd Eel lows hall.
 Mrs. Catherine Cameron of New Haven. is the guest of the Misses Rooney of Crown street.
 Doctors were fin consultation today on the case of Mrs. Rose Russell, who has been quite i'll at her home on East Main street. Her condition has shown a marked improvement in the past few days.
 Mrs. Thomas Taylor was reported to be critically ill today at her home on Washington street She suffered from a shock last evening
 The W. c. T. U. will meet tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. E. Lamb.
 The funeral of Mrs. Cora Hamilton, former resident of this place, took place yesterday afternoon from her home in Bristol. Services were con- ducted at the house, Rev L. Fl. Dor chester and Rev. H. S. Still officiating. The remains were taken to Plainville for interment in West cemetery.