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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
We Apologize to the People

WHO HAVE ATTENDED THE GREAT CREDITORS SALE NOW GOING ON AT LONERGAN'S, ,1227 AND 1229 MAIN sTREEE AS WE COULD NOT WAIT ON ALI.
 The great Creditors Sale has att tracted the people and the crowds be waited upon. We apologize to those whom we could not wait on and have made provisions to handle the rush. Just think, a splen- the stock sacrificed; A splen- match, for $7.s5, This suit Is really worth $15.00. Keep them home four days and If not considered worth the money, no matter what the cause may be, return them to us and we hereby agree to refund the $7.ss, If not sesled, A handsome suit for $10.S5. This suit has the best of lining, High art tail- ored, equal to tailor made, ask to zee this suit, really worth $1s,oo, Over 800 suits in checks and stripes, the latest for spring and summer for $14.85. These garments are easily worth from $22.00 to $25.00. Extra ordinary suits in the latest spring and summer fabrics such as fancy worst tweeds, etc, for $16.95. These suits must be seen to be appreciated. actu- ally worth from $25 to $s0> A sp1en- did spring and fall overcoat for $6.9S, worth SIP, Keep this coat home four days and If not Considered worth the money, and no matter what the cause may be, we hereby agree to refund the $6.9S if not soiled. Menss and young mens trousers former price $a. 0o, cred itors' sale price $2.45. Mems and young mems trousers. former price $500. creditors sale price $2.s5s Mems and young ment's trousers, former price s7.00; creditors sale price S3.4S, Rain coats at half price Alpaca coats, fan mel suits, flannel pants, dusters and auto coats Shirts, underwear, sus- penders, handkerclldefs, neckwear and pajamas almost given away. Reme1n- ber the sale is now going ons 1227-1229 Main street.
 EDWARD LONERGAN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
HOME RULE PLAN SENT TO REDMOND
 BY LLOYD GEORGE
Applies to Practically All Ire
 sland-Leaders' Opinion Requested.

London, May 17-The British Prime Minister sent yesterday a let ter to John Redmond leader of the Irish Nationalist Party, outlining the governments project. for the settle ment of the Home Rule question. He asked MT. Redmond to state his views on the governments suggestions in order that the government may be able to consider the matter ' before Monday,
 As soon as the Premier's proposals were available, the Irish Unionists met to discuss the document. The Nationalists will hold a meeting on Thursday morning for the same pur- pose.
 MT. Redmond reads:
 Dear MT, Redmond> The govern ment have been considering for some time what further action they would take to bring about the settlement of the Irish question. They have ap- preached the subject with a deep de- sire to put an end to state of af- fairs which is productive of immense evil, not only to Ireland, but to Great Britain and the Empire.
 t4The choice of alternatives open to them, however, has been narrowed by the fact that 1t Is Impossible for them In the crisis of a war in which our safety and the liberty of most of the nations of Europe is at stake, to take action which would revive @ violent political controversy and so weaken or imperil the unity which is essential to the supreme necessity of winning the war. They have therefore felt that any settlement which they could pro- pose Curing the war must be one which would be substantially accepted by both sides.
 tfThe desire of the government has been to try to effect an immediate settlement, conceding the largest pos sibIel measure of Home Rule which moment, without prejudice to the un- Gertaking of parliament of a further and final settlement of the questions most in dispute after the war. They are therefore prepared to put forward proposals on the following lines with a view to present action:
 seF3rstly-They would introduce biN for the immediate application of the Home Rule Act to Ireland, but ex- clwdlng therefrom the six counties in the northeast of Ulster, such exclusion to be subject to reconsideration by Parliament at the end of five years unless it is previously terminated by the action of the Council of Ireland, to be set up as hereinafter described. H Secondly-With a view to securing the largest possible measure of. com mon action for the whole of Ireland, the bill would provide for a Council of Ireland. to be composed of two del- egations consisting on the one hand of all members returned to Westminster from the excluded area, and on the other of a delegation equal. in num- bers from the Irish Parliament, this Council to be summoned on the initia- tive of any six members. It would be empowered by a majority of the votes of each of the delegations to pass pri- vate bill legislation affecting both the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
AFRICA'S HEART SCENE OF BITTER
 NAVAL CONFLICT
Germans and English Clash ed and Former Were Van
 quished in Lake Fight

London, May 16.-The British prize court has discovered that naval cam paign had been going on in the heart of darkest Africa
 At the outbreak of the war, when the struggle between the Germans and the British for the domination of Af- rica was begun, it was found thot the chain of great lakes in the interior was of the greatest strategic import ance. Just as in the earlier history of the North American continent the domination of the great lakes was bit terly contested between the French and the English and later in the war of 1872 between the Americans and the English so in this war the control | of certain of the great lakes of in terior of Africa has been of the ut most importance. Lake Tankanyika was destined to stage a conflict which in African history as it will be written some day seems likely to parallel the battle of Lake Erie, which made Com modore Perry famous. Lake Tanganyika is a body of water about 30 miles long, seventy miles wide, lying in the heart of equatorial Africa It is one of the chain of 1 large lakes on the African plateau, which have often been compared to | the American great lakes. The Ger man East African colonies had estab- lished a rather shadowy claim to the eastern littoral of this lake, which lies in a generally north and south direc- | ton.
 Forehanded in everything that con- cerned the war, the Germans had an ticipated the value of the lake as a means of transportation and a strat- egic base and had built a flotilla of small vessels. As successful at 1mpro- vising as the Germans are at prepara- ton, the English discovered that they needed naval force on Lake Tangan- l lika, and Commander Godfrey Basil Spicer Simson was sent out on rath- CT remarkable adventure of building a mid-African navy and with 1t des- troying the German fleet" He ar rived on the job in the autumn of 1915, and like Commodore Perry found himself confronted with the task of first building his fleet.
 Commander Simson told the prize court that his first command on the
 lake comprised two big motor launches. They were built in England and transported in sections some 1,5o0 miles over the Cape to Cairo Railroad set up and launched on Lake Tangan- kyilSa. They were named the Mimi and the You You, and each carried a
 single gun. In addition he had third
 motor boat much smaller. which he | communicated from an adventurer on | the lake and turned into a suply ship | and petrol tender.
 The British commander possessed l rather an inferior force as compared
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
Everything Is Ready


 We. advise that you attend this important sale as soon as possible while the varieties are at their best.
 Infants White Pique Coats, special values at..-y..5 Soc, 69c and 95c Corset Covers, made of fine nainsook, lace trimmed, back and front rib bon run, also alIover embroidered styles, several different models, soc value' at. .-..... 30c c. B. Corsets, good models. of fine cou- til, medium bust and long skirt, four hose supporters attached.
 s1.25 value at.---$1.OO
 s1.5o value at..-...$l.25
 value. at. .. .--.-.-...-...- 20c Gowns, good quality muslin, eGnbroid- cry trimmed and ribbon run, choice of two styles. s5c value, at.-,.-60c Gowns, good muslin. elaborate. styles or emOrCioery or IdCS a'uu eIHUIoio. cry, ribbon run, at. ...-..-.70c Gowns, made of good muslin, neat trimmings of Val. faces and inser- tions, ribbon run, at..--.-.,..QEc Gowns, of soft fine nainsook, three patterns, in elaborate styles of laces, insertions. embroidered organdies and hamburgs, value $1.25, at. ........ -.- --..;.- S5.-@ .. -...- $1.12. Gowns. of nainsook, elaborate styles of embroideries and shadow faces. at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

The Smith & Murray Go. has a reputation for the genuiness of the values it offers at all times. :.
 In this great May Sale we have put forth our best ener- gies to the securing of depend able Muslin Underwear at very low prices and we feel our ef- forts were rewarded gener- ously.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
A LAME BACK

is quickly relieved by applying . CYRUS PLASTER This plaster re- slieves backachs. caused either by kid ney troubles or cold settled in the back. It Las proven itself a.speciflc in such diseases as sciatica and lu1nbago.
 which rarely yield to internal treat msnt. We claim .his plaster better than any otther kind made--it com pines the curative properties of all the well known kinds. If you don't find it better we refund the money. For sale only a. :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

You can get a crowd to the movie theatres by advertising the Ten Sins. but whether you would get the same number of people by advertising the Ten Virtues is open to question.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

Major-Gen. Hunter Liggett arrived at San Francisco from the Philippines and took command of the western department of the army. He relieved Brig Gen. William L. Sibert.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
EDWARD LONERGAN

Mrs, Alice Redyke, a widow. of New York. had five sons She set a patri- otic example by allowing them all to enlist. NN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

King George visited several Amer ican armed passenger liners, chatted with blue-jackets and took the live Hest interest in the mechanism of the American guns,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

Many of the houselolders believe in Sunday work in the garden until their wives are safely on their way to church,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

CORTEz 0, ROCKWELL, Plumb. ing and Heatinsssjobhtasta a tspecsalty. s061 Maina and Hillside fvargnua. Phone s2e-2. S1A ---
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

tor boat fleet prize money based on the tonnage destroyed amounting to S6,00o.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20
FOB REM
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE.
THE STATE OF TENAS.
COUNTY OF CAMERON.

vi
Whereas. the Brownsviac aiasonic Temple
Association. a corporation IF Cameron County
Texas. did on the OH day ~ Octoner. 1914. eN-
ccute and deliver to James II. McAllen. also
Of Cameron County. Texas. q certain Mortgage
Deed conveying 10 said James u. McAllen
the land and premises situnted in Cameron
County. State Of Texas. described as follows:
Town Lots Ten lOl. Eleven lll and
Twelve (I2l in Block One Hundred and Thir-
teen tii3l Of the City Of Brownsville. &C
cordIng to the recognized and accepted map and
plat az said city Of Brownsville. same being
known a. and called "Od County Court
House. together with aIl improvements. 10 Sc
cure the payment 90 the note Of the said
Brownsvine Masonic Temple Association, Of
even date with said Mortgage Deed. payable
to the order Of said James H.. McAllen Of
Brownsville. Texas. which said Mortgage
Deed was filed for aud recorded in Vol. 10.
pages ~ -.3a ~ the Deed ~ Trust and Mort
gage Records of Cameron County, Texas, to
the record ~ which said Mortgage Deed ref
crencc il here made for more detailed dcscrip-
ton IL the terms. conditions and contents
thereof; and
Whereas. ON the 9Th day OF October. 1916.
the said James II. Mctlicn did transfer. as
sign and deliver said note TO the undersigned,
Mrs. Margaret Il. Allen. and by an instrument
IL writing Of said date. viz: october 9TH. 1916,
did assign. transfer and deliver ~ the under
signed, all his rights, title. interest and cqui-
ties in and 10 said Mortgage Decd and the
property and rights conveyed Hereunder "a the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20
GOVT INSPECTOR OF
MUNITIONS SPEAKS
CANADIAN OFFICIAL DECLARES I'M
PROvEMENT HAS BEEN
WONDERFUL.

Riyalling the tremendous sweep with
which il spread over the entire United
States. The fame Of the celebrated medi-
cine. Tanlac. is growing in Canada BY
leaps and bounds, since its introduction
there a few weeks ago. Hundreds Of the
best known and most highly respected citi-
zens of the provinces OF Canada are now
taking Tanlac and testifying daily to the
remarkable benefits they arc obtaining
from lis use.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson. Inspector OF mu-
nitions for the Canadian government. re-
siding On Harding avenue, Weston. Toron-
10. Ontario, and who has lived in Toronto
for twenty years, made the following in
tcrcsting statement regarding the great
benefit she received from taking Tanlac:
"Since the early part of last winter, !
nave been troubled with catarrh. My nasal
passages were raw and stopped up. my
throat was dry and ] had dull trobbinc
headaches which kept me awake for hours
many a night. was also troubled with
indigestion. nothing | ate agreed with me,
and | got 30 nervous that | would trcmblc
al the least unusual sound.
Il nave now taken two bottles of Tanlac
and my Improvement has been wonderful.
The catarrh l. gradually disappearing, my
head is clearer and ! dom nave those aw-
tul headaches like | did. The trembling
spells are a thing of the past and my
nerves are a steady a. Il rock. My appc-
lite has improved greatly and haven't
a sign Of Indigestion any more. NV nus
band is delighted over my improvement and
is now taking Tanlac himself"
Tanlac is sold in Brownsville by Eagle
Pharmacy, in ~Raymondville by Ben ). DUFF
field. in San Bcnito BY Symonds Pharna-
cy. in Rio lIondo by Rio Iiondo Drug
Store. in Harlingen by Harrington Pharma-
cy. in L.yford by Lyford Drug Store. and
in Mercedes BY Mercedes Drug Company.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20
In Advertising 4; ss sS?55S ss %1 $:z s"S 7o1 Hff5z AZ aS1 N the in' Ha raj
Q AND GET RESULTS.
Drinking Water While
Hiking Not Encouraged

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ. Nov. 20.-Al-
ing Of water at frequent intervals while
on long hikes is not recommended by Unit
cd States Marines stationed here.
While the average man should consume,
according to medical authorities, from two
10 three quarts a day, troops on the march
should drink this amount at regular
periods and not sip a mouthful at a time,
say marine officers.
In Haiti, the Philippines and other
countries where the marines have been
compelled to hike long and hard, men who
constantly slipped at their caniecns we're
the first 10 become exhausted. On the
contrary, the men who drank their fill
every two or three hours and not between
times, proved 10 be the best mixers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20
TRIAL OF MRS. De sAULLES.

MINEOLA, l.. J., Nov. 2O.-The case OF
Mrs. Blanca de Saulles, under indictment
charging her with first degree murder, was
called for trial in the supmere court here
today, Justice Manning pesiding. Msr. dc
Saullcs il accused of the killing Of her for
mer husband, Jorn de Saulles, prominent
athlete and society man, and AT one time
in the American diplomatic service. The
tragedy occurred in the home of dc. Sulles
on the night of August 3 last. The couple
were divorced and the staying of dc Saulle>
IS believed 10 have resulted from differ
cnces over the the custody of their son,
four and a half years old. Mrs. dc S%aulles,
the defendant in the ease. is % years old,
a member of one of the richest families OF
South America and a niece Of former
president of Chile.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20
Rooms For Nurses
From American Ready

PARIS, Nov. 20.-Club rooms for
American nurses and other American
women engaged in war relief and recrea-
ton work in France will be opcred 500
by the Women's War Relief Corps. An
option has been obtained on a suite OF
rooms in a hotel centrally located Oh the
Grand Boulevard. Tea and reading rooms
will be opened first and later, if the de-
mand warrants. meals will be served. The
increasing influx % American women in
France has emphasized the need of suit
able recreation facilities and the relief
corps lost no time in providing them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20
Horse Chestnut Crop
Amazing War Activity

LONDON, Nov. 2O.-Thc British school
boys horse chestnut harvest is one of the
amazing war activities of this autumn.
Some time ago, an appeal was issued 10
the school bows. stating that the govern
ment could use unlimited quantities Of
horse chcstnutS and acorns in the manu-
.%facturc Of munitions. The quantities that
have been turned in have exceeded all cx-
pcctations, and the harvest i only about
half in. One small London school has
collected $4,000 pounds. 4 record j. kept
of the number of nuts collected by each
boy, AMI the best record so far l. 2l.115.
One school room Of twenty boys has gath
cred 1890.
Generally the school room j. used for
collecting and drying the nuts. which must
be- brown ripe, dry and free from huSk. II
allowed To heat while ia storage. the
nuts are useless for the purposes required.
They are therefore not kept in sacks but
spread out on 4 dry floor space not more
than a foot thick and turned over occa-
sionallv with = fork or shovel.
Farmers who have large quantities ~
acorns find them q profitable crop TIN
wear, 4, the government pays SIS 4 tor
Tor them on the spot.
Il
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20

Undersigned. Mrs. Margaret II. McAllcn, said
instrument &c assignment beng duly filed for
record and recorded in Book ~. pages l6l-ltS
Deed of Trust and Mortgage Records ~ Cam
eron County. Texas. TO which record refer
ence il here made for complct. description Of
the terms and conditions thereof. ami
Whereas. the said note IL ia the prin -ipal
sum Of six Hundred Dollars, drawing in
tercst from date Of its execution at the rate
Of \ per cent per annum and further providing
for ten per cent attorneys fees If placed in the
hands Of an attorney for collection after ma
turity and said note having matured October
9th. 1919: and.
Whereas. the said Margaret X. Mc.Allen is
the holder and owner Of said note. and the said
Brownsville Masonic Temple Association has
made default in the payment Of said note ADORE
described. due on the 9th day Of October. A. =.
ney's fees (savc and except that interest has
been paid to October 9th, 1876: aud.
Whereas. said note is now past due and IN
paid. interest and attorneys fees Excepting
interest paid To October 9th. 1916. as aforc-
Saidl. Now. thcretirc. by reason ~ the prem
Uses. | will offer for sale. and will sell be-
tween the legal hours thereof, to-vit: between
the hours of 10 O'Clock a. IN. and 1 \. m.
nj public auction. a. the high q bidder. on the
first Tuesday ia December. \. ID. 1917. the
same being the 18th day ~ snid month, NJ the
court house door in the city ~ Brownsville, in
Cameron County. TeaXs. Texas. the property
hcrcinbcforc described. together with all he
rights. members and aPpurtenances and i'm
provcmcntz thereto in anywisc belonging or APP
pertaining.
Witness my hand this 18th day ~ November.
a.. H.. 1917.
MRS. MARGARET Il. McALLEN.
Assignee Of James II. McAllcn. Mortgage.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20

Japan has more han 800 women ply
'~sicians.
The Medical College of Virginia i ex-
pccted soon To open is doors To women.
Prior to 1870 women were barred from
all positions under the United States gov
eminent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20
ALBUQUERQUE TO TRY COMMISSION

QCANTICO, va, Nov. 2U.-Thc drink
buaucrauc tomorrow will elect its first
public officials under Il recently adopted
charter providing for the commission plan
of city government. Three commission
crs and a city manage are to be chosen.
,results of the election and the new
administration are awaited with consider
able interest. since it j. the first adoption
of the commission form IN New Mexico.
Friends of the new sytscm believe 1T will
reduce operating costs of the city by one
third.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20

What Is Bravery Did You Ever Figure
II 0ut9 See the Brand of Cowardicc at the
Queen Theatcr today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20
RELIEVES THAT
WHEEzY COLD
prtpee Time 70 Check a Cough Is at the
First Symptom. Delay Is
Dangerous.

IL you ere still neglecting your cough, the
sensible thing in to stop taking chances and
begin taking DIR. Bells Pine Iar-Iioney
Tfeatcnt with this effective halsam rem
edy should give you quick relief. You will
notice its soothing effect on the air passages
from the first dose. As it's name implies, il
contains ingredients proved to allay inilamma
tion, quiet coughing and TICKLING in the throat.
and to loosen and expeI the phlegm. Don't
loose time from your work.
Take o dose Of DIR. Bells Pine Honey
promptly and regularly as directed. Your cold
or cough will be broken up. and its ill-cffects
thrown off. The taste is 50 pleasant, children
take il readily.
Tear this ad. out and take il To your drug
gist with 2Jc and he will give you the genuine
DIR. Bells Pine Honey.-Adv. 1Oi
THIS REMEDY IS SOLD IN BROWNS
WILLIE Nv THE EAGLE PHARMACY. ].
PHONE rs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20

All the fun ct staying out late n night
i, lost when there's nobody At home {"
make n fuss about IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20
WANTED

WANTED-Position by bright youth Of Is.
Want place where there il opportunity a. rad
vancemcnt. Address T.. u. C., care Herald. II
WANTED-Good barber, guarantee SlJ per
week. Address Box 20 Donna. Texas. ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20

FOR LEASE-iO acres adjoining townSite. >
acres plowcd ready for lettuce or late cabbage.
Phone Alba Haywood. san Benito. Nc. D
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20

FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for Liberty
Loan Bonds, one hundred cents on the dollar
Scago Grain n Feed 60. HarlingcD. Texas. IL
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20
Classified Ads

IS words or less, lem. for one insertion.
Over Is words, ic. per word per insertion.
More than one insertion at rate Of NC. per
ward.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20

undersigned. Mrs. Margaret II. McAllcn, said
instrument ~ assignment beng duly filed for
record and recorded in Book -. pages l6l-l6S
Deed of Trust and Mortgage Records a Cam
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20
FOR RENT

FOR ~ItE\T-Iarge two-stury brick rcsidcnc,
on Leyce Street between Ninth and Tenth
Apply First National Bank. -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-20

LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING ROOMS. furnished
Large and desirable. SEQ month. 10 Mad
iSnn- u
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21

The five Southwestern states--Tex-
as and Oklahoma, Arkansas, L ouis-
lana and New Mexico-had, accord
ing to 1910 Federal Census figures,
combined population Of 9,111,s35.
Over 100000 Southwesterners
approximately 80 per cent? lived in
towns of less than $4,000 inhabitants
and in the rural districts.
Nearly 81 per cent. of the people
in the United States live in towns of
less than $500 population and in the
country.
From these figures it is easy to see
that unless our small towns and vii
lagos are prosperous the country as
whole cannot possibly be in a
healthy commercial condition.
: In fact, conditions in our small
towns and villages usually constitute
a reliable barometer for registering
business conditions at large.
Agriculture and livestock furnish
the bulk Of the Southwest's wealth