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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-21
MAY
GET COMMISSION
GOVERNOR WHITMAN SAYS HE WILL
APPOINT COLONEL TO MAJOR
GENERAL IN NATL GUARD.
lBROOKLYN EAGLE. MAY16

ALBANY, n. Y.-At the conclusion of
4 two hours conference today with Gov
ernor Whitman. Colonel Theodore Roose-
welt announced that he would accept the
governors offer of 4 ma lor generals com
mission IN the state service ii the federal
army hill were passed without the pro
vision Ia permit him To 20 Ia Europe with
an expodltionary force.
Prior io the conference Governor Whit
man said the two planned ~ talk over
the general war situation. The executive
was reminded that he had authority to APP
point officers for the state service. lie
replied that some time ago he had offered
10 appoint Colonel Roosevelt \ major gen
craI Of the New Work national guard.
That offer still holds the governor
added.
Mr.. Roosevelt was met ut the station
Nv the governor and hi military secretary
and wa- taken 10 the executive mansion
in am automobile. where he was the guest
of honor at u luncheon. Among the other
guests were General W. W Wothcr~poon,
state superintendent OF public works; Ad-
,utant General Lou, w. Stotesbury and
State Senator Theodore Douglas Robinson
Mr.. Roosevelt nephew.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-21
BELL-ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
proves it. 25cat all druggists.
THIS REMEDY IS SOLD IN BROWNS
VILE BY THE EAGLE PHARMACY
PHONE 26.

cavalry, accompanied by Miss F1orin.
Pierce, sang 1.-THE Ghost and the Violin
Miss Evelyn Bennett, accompanied BY
Miss Pierce, sang several classical num-
bers. including two songs in Italian. Mr.
Edward T. Rorke, accompanied by Miss
Anita kowalski, sang Mother Macree,'
Annie Laurie and "Sweet Genevieve.'
songs that gave him especial opportunit,
To present hi~ cl,a- tenor voice.
o
The Baptist Women's Missionary socis,
~ held their study session ut the First
Baptist church this afternoon, the subject
for the meeting being ''The Home Base
The following program was carried out
Hymn, Come Thou, Almighty King"
The Bible Study" Mrs. :. c. Tucker.
Prayer. Our Home Missions Mrs.
Amos Rich.
Importance of PRAYER in Mission
Work." a discourse, by Mrs. J. ID. Isom.
ta) Woman's Work. OBJ BOYS and
Girls Work. by Mrs. j. +. Wood.
Hymn, Am | a Soldier of the CT ,ss.-'
Claiming Recruits" Mrs. A.. c. IIipp.
Closing prayer. Mrs. ". j. Vertrees.
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QUEEN THEATER.

That ever popular portrayer of Latin
characters, George Beban. who scored
such a success in "Pasquale" a. the .ltal-
ian, and IN Ills Sweetheart and other
productions, will be- seen at the Queen to-
day IN the Palla>-Paramount production
of Tho Bond Between" Mr.. Beban i
the author ot the story a. well a. the star
IT the production. There J. no actor Oh
the American stage or screen 10 ~ well
knows the Latin temperament and char
actcri>ticS a. dues Mr.. Bchan.
lie scored hi~ first success a. 4 French
man, and later a. the italian IN Hi won
dcrful production "'Thc Sign 81 the Rose
which has also been Transferred Ia the
screen.
- the Italian in ~'pa-Tualc,' Mr.. Be
ban firmly established himself a. i pho
todramatic star and hi most recent pro-
duction. Ills Sweetheart" ha, been pro-
n%ounced by all to he u masterpiece OF IL
Kind.
la THE Bond Between" Mr.. Beban j,
seen IL Papa Duval, 4 frcnchman living
with four cronics in a French restaurant
IN New York City. Bv hi mcager earn
ingS ~ 4 teacher Of the piano. hc i edu-
eating hi~ son a. an art student IN Paris.
The war brings the son home and upon
his return trip, he unconsciously acts rs
an agent of "A clever band of crooks.
a girl detective j. put on hI~ trail. The
father secures a position a. night watch
man in m art gallery and his son finds
him there. That same night a valuable
painting j. stolen. The father j. arrested
but freed. Later he believes the son guilty
and gives himself up 70 the police. Finally
all matters are adjusted in an unusual and
clever manner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-21

There H. Il scene in 'llair Trigger Burk."
showing at the Dreamland theater today in
which Harry Carey draws a gun so rapidly
that your ewes can hardly follow il. do
You suppose they cut the film there" was
asked even by the exports in the Universal
projection room. when the picture was
shown. OF course they did not cut the
film for the biggest reason for Harry Car
ey'~ popularity with the fans J. that he
can always do what the character he j.
playing j. supposed 10 do: and he never
had a double" for a scene IN his life.
Supported by Claire Du Brev. who looks
magnificently handsome IN the role ii the
dance-hall vampire, and Teddy Brooks. a.
the kid" Carey draws Il fine picture of
the frontier character. in a story which
runs like this:
Burk and hi~ gang have Just robbed the
stage and are riding iuriou~ly. pursued ~
the sheriff and his posse. Bill i wounded
and Burk stops for him. They escape
down The stream. and the sheriff loses the
tracks.
Bill j. fatally hurt. hut Burk and hi
ii'h ~" dl III lnrlT i"N'I l" 10 ttii Nun.
They arrive AZ u small shack and lay him
on the bunk. Not long afterwards. \ young
fellow approaches the shack. saying hc
~ looking for hi~ father, Bill Simmons.
lie j. led to the bc,l>idc of the dyin. man.
who impIorcs Burk not to LET hi, son know
what sort of man l. father ~. ELL die.
aficf having extracted from Burk N prom
i-r ircm Burk that he will care for the
KID.
Burk and the Kid start to u distant min
in. camp. The Kid reads 4 letter from
his father about the Daisy May Mn
which his father seems to own. lie asks
IBurk about it, and Burk evades the que~-
ton, saying the mine has been 'pinched
out
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-21

Concerning Pathes new two-red Lone
some Luke comedies, which Manager Dir
man Of the Dittmann .theatcr j. To present,
beginning today, the Exhibitors Trade Re
view, one of the papers devoted 10 the
motion picture industry says:
Lonesome Luke'S Lively Life'-this is
the first Of the new productions and feat
ures Luke IN the role Of the hat boy in a
restaurant. The scenes are laid in the
cafe and kitchen and its most noticeable
feature Is It's originality, which is ever il.
prominence. The stunts and comedy bits
occur IN lively fashion throughout. There
has been a tendency on the part Of the
director to eliminate vulgarity. lie has
succeeded TO a marked degree.
The most important point 10 be con
sidercd about the new Rolin productions
= their Improvement over the old one-reel
releases, both in originality and details of
production as well. The success of a
comedy lies in the total elimination of
hackneycd stunts and the more or less
sensele>s vulgarity that usually crops out
now and then IN the best of comedies.
These two points are very noticeable in
the first three productions from the Rolin
studios. While II l. almost impossible 10
supply original situations entirely, 4 view
of these pictures shows that the unique
and original ideas are very much in the
majority"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-21
CITY SANITARY
CONDITION FINE
so DECLARES Dr.. A. L. LINCECUM ON
HIS FIRST VISIT TO BROWNS
VILE IN SEVERAL MONTHS

There i a. much difference in Browns
vile today from a standpoint of ~anlta-
tl0n a. compared with Brownsville Of two
years ~ ~ between Brownsville and some
small village of poor poems. declared DR..
n. l.. Llncccum. assistant state health OF
fIcer, who i IN the city today. This
murnln. m the company Of CITY Manager
" llIianl~ | took I'M automobile ride
through The city and | found the sanitary
conditions IN >uch shape that they can
hardly be improved upon. We went into
the poorest sections Of the city and where
two years ago any lot would have given
up IA couple of wagon loads of trash and
refuse we found only cleanliness.
The work OF sanitation III Brownsville
quite evidently ha. been kept right up to
the notch, and condition that reflects much
credit upon the officials in charge"
DIR. Lincecum will be remembered ~ the
man who about two wears ago started IN
behalf of the state a campaign to rid the
city of rats, al 4 time when the gulf coast
and Mexican border ports were reported in
danger of bubonic infection.
There = no special significance To my
visit here AT tins time said DIR. I.ince-
cum. when the legislature completed IT,
work and | had gone through a mill, my
self, | hogan 10 look around for a place
To rest. and the first place that struck
my mind was Brownsville. 50 came
down here just to relieve myself of the
tension
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-21

The Epworth league of the Methodist
church Saturday evening entertained al
the home OF NJ. and MrS. Geo. f. Walker
in honor of the boys of the Fourth infan-
try, who were active in the league work.
The evenings entertainment WAS opened
with contest in which Mr.. Middleton won
first prize, Il beautiful cnamcled flag soi
IN gold. The consolation prize went IL
Mr.. Shea~hy. which was something IL
tighten his path along the way. viz. 4 hox
OF matches. The rest of the evening was
spent in music and readings nv members
of the party. Mr.. Shcasby sang several
of his much appreciated solo, and Mr..
>chuInann also favored the party with a
selection. Readings were given hy Mr..
Bowles, Miss Maura Walker Miss Resale
Roy and. little Miss lrma Walker. Several
very pretty piano selection we crgivcn ~
Misses Violet L.ank. Mamie Weller. Bca-
trice kmlock and Mrs.. Walker.
Those present were: Messrs. Shca>by.
Modlin, Hood. FISHERMAN, Middleton.
Schumann, Powell, Owens. Roy, Howard,
Whitmore. Fly. Terry, Aldridge. Bowle-,
Walker: Misses Rosalie Roy, Stella Dick
aSon, Bessie Brown. Tralian, Weller,
Brown, McCullen, kinlock.. Manahan. lrma
Walker, Maura Walker; Mesdames Bowles
Manahan, Roy, Walker.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Smith returned
from a short honeymoon trip 10 Houston.
Galveston and New Orleans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-21

The advanced class in Red Cross work
will meet this afternoon mt the Learners
library.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-21

The Ladies Aid society of the Presbv-
terrain church entertained this afternoon
with a social meeting at the home of MIR.
and Mrs. II. ii. Banker. The meeting was
the monthly social event in the work of
the society but was advanced one week in
farewell to Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. NJ. Ramsey,
The retiring pastor and his wife.
O.
The advanced class in Red Cross work
will meet this afternoon ut the Learners
library.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Smith returned
from a short honeymoon trip To Houston.
Galveston and New Orleans.
The Red Cross society organized at San
Benito last week will hold the first benefit
performance in that city tomorrow night.
San Benlto has extended an invitation to
Brownsville people 10 attend the entertain
ment, which they promise to be a good
one.
Miss Maria Fernandez will entertain tn.
Tuesday Bridge club this week.
Mrs. w. f. Mills, wife Of Captain Mills
of the Fourth infantry. left Saturday af-
ternoon for San Antonio where she will
remain until the regiment l. located in its
new station at Gettysburg. Pa. Mrs. Mills
has been prominent in both civilian and
military social circles since the arrival Of
the regiment in Brownsville.
a
Ilpe Chapter No. 124. Order of Tho
Eastern Star. will meet al 5 o'clock to-
night nj the Masonic temple. This will be
the annual meeting of the chapter, and the
election of officers will he held. Mrs.. l..
r.. Olnnsted, worthy matron. urges that all
members attend.
Several vocalistS from the city joineA
last evening in singing solos at the NOV
ing picture auditorium 1T Fort Brown. as
a sort of farewell entertainment Ia the
members of the Fourth infantry. More
than one thousand men attended. and the
encoreS that attended each number in
Dictated the pleasure with which the Selec-
tions were received Miss Mary Bertha
sjIicks, accompanied by her sister. Mis-
Annette Hicks. sang Honolulu. America
Loves You,' and other popular songs. Cor
poral ka>tenbaum of q troop, Sixteenth
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-21

without 4 COW. $1,000 without a hog, and
more than 10000 without poultry of any
kind. A a consequence the committee es-
;imatcd that Texas farmers are sending
ont NJ the state for %lO 1000, 900 worth Of
butter and S52,0 900 900. 900 worth Of meats
every year. And some Texas farmers have
sold every turkey they had to start the
years Ilock with .-IIou-ton Post.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-21

Miss Title Hanson, a member of one of
Brownsvillo's oldest families. and Sergeant
George Vets Of the Fourth infantry band.
will be married tonight al eight o'clock at
the Church of the Advent and Miss Ham
sons friends have today been busy deco
rating the c'lurch and the homestead for
the ceremony and reception. The altar Of
the church has been converted into a bower
of white flowers and ribbons. while the
reception rooms of the home on ri.
Charles street have been decorated in pink
flowers and tulle.
The ceremony will be performed by DIR.
George NJ. MacDougall. The bride will he
attended by Mrs. Ira Webster, matron of
honor. and Miss EloiSa Cavazos will at
tend as maid Of honor. The groom will be
attended by Sergeant George Hooker oi
the Fourth infantry. Mrs. Kirby will sing
80, Perfect Love"
Miss Hanson i the daughter Of the late
Martin Hanson and has spent most Of her
life in Brownsville. The groom has been
here since the arrival Of the Fourth in
tantry. The young couple will he nj home
at the Hanson residence until the depart
ure Of the Fourth infantry for Gettysburg,
Its new station.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-21
Farms Need Live Stock.

The report al the live stock, poultry and
DAIRY "mmittc 10 the Farmers Union
convention at fuur state in session III Tex
arkana show, that $4,000 Tcxa, farms are
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-21

The government of South Africa vii
establish a college of agriculture at Pre-
toria.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14
THE ISLE OF BON BON"

The audience at the Grand last night was highly entertained by the Ches Davis Comedy Company. The Davis company is the best tabloid organization visiting Conway this season. There was little plot to "The Isle of Bon Bon," but the speciality numbers, comedy and danc- ing were above the average. Ches Davis, with his keen blackface com- edy, made a hit with the crowd. Clyde Hooper, in the role of a rural ist, was encored twice following his singing Down Where the Water melon Crows" Miss Mae Reilly took the house by storm with her numbers. Miss Reilly has an attractive per- sonality, and her agility on the stage makes her renditions more appreci- ative. The chorus girls, prettily cos- tuned, are clever dancers and sing CTS. Numbers by the Imperial quar- tet, composed of Clyde Hooper, Paul Landrum, Jim Pritchard and Paul Chapman, were good.
 The company tonight will present "The Rube Hotel Keeper" a farce comedy, with an entire change of specialties. Motion pictures will be shown at 7:15. Curtain at S:30.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14
EXPLAINS VOTE ON
 NEUTRALITY BILL
SENATOR KIRBY WRITES
Declares that He Opposed Filbuster Against Measure but Expected to
 Vote Against It.

In letter to the editor of the Log Cabin Democrat Senator William F. Kirby states his position on the armed neutrality bill, for his oppo- sition to which he has been severely criticised. He declares that he. took no part in the filibuster which result ed in the deefat of the bill and occu- pied only 10 minutes in speech upon it, although he intended to vote against it. Senator Kirby states that he regards the United States as now being. practically in a state of war and that he intends to do everything in his power to aid in bringing the United States in the best possible po- sition to fight successfully. His let ter follows:
 Limited States Senate i Committee on
 Expenditures in the Department Of Agriculture March Il, 1917. "Mr. Frank Robins, Conway, Ark. Dear Friend-I am enclosing a copy of the 10 minutes speech made against the armed neutrality bill. l opposed the filibuster against ! it and took no part whatever in it, but expected to vote against the bill of course.
 "lt will be sorry day for the re- public when senators are not capable of thinking for themselves and have not the courage to express their hon. est convictions. The president all ready had the power proposed to be granted in the bill and is now ex- ercising it, having ordered the ships to be armed. regard war inevitable now, and in fact already begun, and shall do what l can to put the nation into such a state of preparedness, upon such war footing, as will en- able us to successfully resist all en- croachments upon our rights, upon land and sea, by the warning nations. l do not favor entangling alliances with any of them and believe we should stand for America against the world
 Trusting all shall continue we'll for you, 1 am,
 Yours very sincerely,
 "W F. Kirby."
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14
.C|TY TREASURER
 C|BBON RESIGNS
COUNCIL HOLDS MEETING
City Attorney Directed to Draft Stringent Bone Dry Ordinance
 Sewer Ordinance Read.

The resignation of City Treasurer w. A. Gibbon was received by the city council last night when it as- sembled for it's regular semi-monthly meeting. Mir. Gibbon stated that his business duties were such that he could not attend to the work of treas urer and asked to be relieved, effec- tive on the second Tuesday in April, the end of his first year in office. The council accepted the resignation, but took no steps toward the cleo | tion of successor.
 l The council unanimously voted for motion directing the city attorneys to draft an ordinance making more specific and regulating the delivery of alcohol at Conway for medicinal purposes. It was stated at the meet ing that under the provisions of the "bone dry" law as now interpreted any person could receive alcohol in any quantity by merely furnishing tthe express company with a certifi- cate that it was to be used for med icinal purposes. Liquor houses are sending out circulars telling the peo- pie that they may order alcohol in any quantity, providing that they will sttae it is for medicinal purposes, and it was declared that the "bone dry" law is being evaded and abused here.
 The ordinance requiring all board ing and rooming houses situated within 300 feet of water and sewer lines to discontinue the use of dry closets and install water closets was read the second time and left on the calendar It will come up for third reading and final passage at the next meeting, March 27
 The committee on light, water and sewers made report that it had re- ceived the fire truck which the coun- cil authorized it to purchase and that the fire station was nearing completion. The committee was in structed to make a recommendation at the next meeting upon the re- organization of the volunteer fire department and the selection of driver for the truck, The street and alley committee was directed to as- certain the cost of graveling four blocks of street leading to the fire station in order to connect with con crete paved streets at three points.
 Accounts amounting to $526.65 were presented and allowed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14
CAN YOU ANSWER3

What should be done for a baby who has the collie? At what age do pecan trees bear? What fertilizers do most gardens need? How many eggs equal quart of milk in food value? Why should cotton growers keep cows too? How is coreopsis grown? Do you know three causes of delayed matching in eggs? Do you know how to make cream cheese? These, and many other questions of interest are answered fully in this weeks Country Gen. tleman. Call phone 12 for a copy. delivered.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14
Grand Theatre
CHES. DAVIS MUSICAL COMEDY
 COMPANY


 14-PEOPLE-14
 Including the Famous IMPERIAL QUARTETTE
 and AUGMENTED BEAUTY CHORUS Direct from Long Engagement at the kempner Theatre, Little Rock
 Tonight's Bill THE RUBE HOTEL KEEPER" A Rip Roaring Farce Comedy Positively Guaranteed Attraction Also Showing Our Regular BILL OF MOTION PICTURES Motion Pictures, 7:15 O'clock Curtain, 8:3O O'clock ADMISSION, 15, 25 and 35c Seats on Sale at Fl0rence's Till 6:3o
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14

The citizens of Russellville, realiz- ing the necessity of having every business interest in the state repre- scented in the constitutional conven- tion, have urged Oscar H. Wilson to make the race for the same.
 Oscar Wilson, as he is familiarly called at home, is graduate of Webbs School of Bell Buckle, Tenn, also of the Poughkeepsie Business College, and has been trained in bus mess affairs under his father, Capt. R. J. Wilson, one of the most suc- cessful business ment in the state.
 Oscar H. Wilson is the head of the large mercantile establishment of R. J. Wilson & Sons, he has made a great success of this, and has many other business connections. He is progressive, energetic and will take the part of framing a constitution
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14
JUDGE INSPECTING ROADS.

Judge E. L. Smith left this morn- ing for a three days trip over the county roads in the northern and northeastern townships. He will con- suit with the overseers in regard to needed work to be done this spring and summer and will also inspect a number of bridges reported to be in need of repair.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14
Basketball Team Organized.

Guy, March 14.-The Guy basket ball team met and organized March 7, electing Geo. w. Tanner, mana ger, and Polie Henry captian.
 They also elected representatives to the general session, which will be held at Greenbrier March IT. The team will begin practice at once and be prepared for the scheduled games, which will begin about May 1.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14
TWO ENLIST HERE
 FOR ARMY SERVICE

Two Conway young men, Clyde Causey and J. William Gholson, yes terday afternoon enlisted in the reg ular army, being recruited at the To- cal station by Postmaster H. B. h. gram, recruiting officer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14
MADE FELLOWCRAFT MASON.

Howard L. Merrill, bookkeeper for Newborn Brothers, last night was made Fellowcraft Mason by Green Grove lodge No. 107, Free and Ac- cepted Masons.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14
SEWERS AT COURTHOUSE.

Sewer connections are being made at the courthouse and jail, the con- tract for the work having been let to the Drummer Hardware Company
 A toilet room adjoining the circuit court room will be installed and one
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14
NELSON IS LICENSED.

Newt B. Nelson of the J. J. Liv- ingston jewelry and optometrical store is now doctor of optometry, having passed the examination con- ducted by the state board with flying colors. MT. Nelson made almost a perfect grade. He is now licensed optometrist.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14
REDUCED RATES.

On account of the State Teachers Association in Little Rock on March 29 to 31, round trip tickets from Conway will be on sale March 27 to g, at $1,50, with return limit April 2.
 dwtf J. w. James, Agent.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14

will also be provided for the use of the jailer on the lower floor of the jail. The jail proper is already con- nected with the sewer system.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14

that will push the great state of Ar kansas to the front.
 Vote for Oscar H. Wilson, a pro- gressive business man.
 Adyt.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-14
GIBBONS STORE IMPROVED.

A new awning and new plate glass windows with several interior inn provements, have been made at the store or w. A. Gibbon, BOA North Front street.