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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
Woman S Weapon in Full
View, Charge Concealed

CHICAGO. Jan. 30.-Mrs. Helen Da-
mond. "a years old, wife of former Texas
ranger, j. under arrest here today charged
with carrying concealed weapons. The po-
lice said she obstructed traffic when the
cowd gathered to gaze at the big revolver
and cartridge belt she wore. She said she
wore the weapon as "A protection against
purse snatchers.
Mrs. Diamond was fined 800 today She
sand she had been accustomed to carrying
"a gun IN Texas. "
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
MEXICAN POLICY
OF us. PRAISED
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, GUARDIAN
SAYS WILSON POLICY BEING
INDICATED BY FRUITS.

LONDON, Jan. 30.-In an editorial
pralslng the Mexican policy Of the United
States the Manchester Guardian says:
TO SAY that the whole country has
been reduced to order would be exagger-
greatly diminished and N less now than
At any time since the revolution against
Diaz.
"President Wilson's Mexican policy has
been guided by two principles. determine
ton to avoid the iingoist, which is the
cover Of capitalistic hunger, and deter
mination TO allow Mexico to work out her
own salvation. This policy j. beginning
to be INDICATED by its fruits"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
RESOLUTION ON
WILSON ADDRESS
SENATOR LEWIS BELIEVES 1T DOES
NOT PROPOSE DOING AWAY WITH
THE MONROE DOCTRINE.

WASHINGTON. u. q, Jan. 30-Senator
Lewis Of Illinois, democrat. today nitro
duced = resolution that il j. the sense Of
the senate that President Wilson's peace
address does not propose doing away with
the Monroe doctrine nor propose military
aggression by the United States in for
eign lands. He asked that the resolution
lie on the table. resolution introduced
bv Senator McCumber would have the sen
ate declare il unable to agree with Presi-
dent Wilson's proposal for peace without
victory"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
Husband Dead, Wife
And Laborer Held

SPRINGFIELD, No., JAM 30.--AIrs.
Mary Grooms and Homer Cook, wood
chopper, are under arrest at Mashfield
today Ia connection with the death OF the
woman's husband at Seymour, No.
Grooms was first thought 70 have con-
mitted suicide, as a revolver was found
at his side, but later 1t was found that
he had been beaten over the head. Cook
held q thousand dollar insurance policy
on his life.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30

One hundred and thirty supposed Eel
ici~taS crossed the Rio Grande into Mex
leo 1T a point about twenty miles west Of
Roma. Starr county. about one hundred
miles west of Brownsville. and. led by a
refugee from Mexico named Pedro Con
zale-. former Mier. Mexico. lawyer, are
ROW roaming that section of Mexico, ac-
cording to returning traveller. arriving
in Brownsville from the Roma neghhor-
hood
\ report has reached military head
quarters III both Brownsville and Mata-
moroS. that band of supposed fiiIbuSt-
erS. numbering perhaps fifteen or twenty
men. attempted to cross the Rio Grande
Sunday morning about , o'clock at the
Salineno ranch, about eighteen miles west
of Roma They were defeated Of their
purpose. however, the report said, by u
party of five Mexican guards stationed
opposite the ranch on the strength of in
formation that such an attempt wonld be
made The traveller, who slept near
where the incident occurred Sunday night,
said that perhaps five hundred shots
were fired before the filibusters fled from
the place in expectancy that United States
soldiers we're coming. The telephone line
was ont Of commission, and their arrival
was DELAYED.
According 10 the traveller the appear
ance of the party of fifteen or twenty
men at the Sahneno was merely a rnse &C.
permit the unobstructed crossing of the
main body of fihbusters. numbering one
hundred and thirty men, all mounted, az
the Casa Blanca ranch. about two miles
west ot the Sa!Ineno ranch. This traveller.
who speaks both Snglish and Spanish
fluently, said that he was Informed by
natives in the Roma district that the
larger band succeeded in crossing a wagon
load of ammunition.
Pedro Gonzales, the former Mier law
yer. named aS leader of the band, j. the
same man who j. supposed To have led
the fIibuster expedition that invaded
Mexico near Zapata. Texas. on New Years
eve. and after circling through district
to the sonih of Nuevo Laredo, commit
ting depredations. and fighting with Car
rama soldiers. recros-ed part 10 the
United States. In recros~ing they clash
ed with American soldiers and four were
arrested ard are now IN jail at laredo.
Texas. charged with violating American
neutrality. The whereabouts of Gonzales
has NOT been known to the American an
thorities.
A Mexico City dispatch to the ASSo-
ciated Press today saws that "bandlts'
who tried to cross into Mexico from the
United States near Brownsville. were
forced hack. This i believed 10 be the
same incident report of which was re
cevcd hv the military authorities y
Brownsville and MatamoroS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
SPECULATOR
USED BRAIN.
/. DIDN'T NEED
LEAK" FOR
ASSISTANCE

NEW YORK. Jan. 30 Bernard Bar
uch, the Wall street sPeculator heavy
seller just before the Wilson peace note
came out. testified at the leak inquiry
today that hs profits between December
~ and 23 were-nrarlv half million dol
lars. but ~ declared ~ made his money
through his foresight in interpreting
speeches hy the British and German pre-
miers. not from the leak
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
WILSON
VETOES LAW
BECAUSE OF
|LL|TERACY
PROVISION

WASHINGTON, u. III, Jan. i0 rresi-
dent Wilson late Yesterday vetoed the im-
migration st.fii faIsSs'si rrcesrtfv y.
because Of as hteracv test provisions.
This il the third time the measure has
been vetoed. once ~ President Taft and
twice by President Wilson.
a similar measure was once vetoed BY
President Cleveland
Preparations have been started ~ ad-
vocates of the hiil 90 pass il over the
presidents veto.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
Put Wrong Powder in
Pancake. Five Dead

kANKAKEE, Ill.,, Jan. 30
Mrs. 0. X. Meints yesterday by
mistake mixed powder with which
her husband practiced taxidermy
in pancake flour. Today four of
her children are dead from p0is-
oning and so is a grandchiId.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
SPANIEL Case Goes
To Jury Tomorrow

SAN ANGELO. Texas. Ian. 80.
The defense rested today in
the case of Harry j. Spaniel,
charged with killing his wife and
Lieutenant Colonel M. c. Butler
at Alpine. Texas. last July. The
court charged the jury this af-
ternoOn. Arguments are to fol-
low and il is expected the jury
will get the case late t0morraw.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
Four Negroes Given
Conviction at Minden

MINDFN. La, ia. Chester Tison
and Mark Peters were found guilty with
the death penalty attached, and Larkin
Stewart and Anderson Heard were found
guilty and gwen life Imprisonment here
today for killing John Reeves, his wife
and three children last Christmas Eve for
the purposes of robbery. All are negroes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
Peter Maher Suffers
A Complete Collapse
(By Associated Press.l

NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-Peter Maher.
the once celebrated heavyweight whose
last important bout with Bob Fitzsim-
mons when Maher was knocked out. j.
suffering from a complete physical break
down. His condition j. serious, ii was
announced, though he Is only AZ years old.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
Sweetwater Bank Has
Shortage, Is Charge

ABILENE. Tex. Jan. 30-Complaint
Giraud today charges J. W. ". Holmes.
former president Vt the First National
Bank nj Sweetwater with misapplcation
a funds. II IN signed IN United States
department of Justice agent. The ban.
j. said To be $4,000 short
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
Reconsider Measure
Concerning Aliens

. QUERETARO, Mexico, Jan. 30.-On
recommendation Of Foreign Minister
Aguilar the constitutionalst assembly has
decided to consider further the article N
the proposed constitution which would re-
quire foreigners 10 renonnce their nation
ality and treaty rights before they could
acquire property IN Mexico
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
Preached at Graves
OF Many Famous Men

NEW YORK. Jan. 30.-Reverend Stew
en Merritt, Methodist clergyman and un-
dertaker. who died here today, officiated
or assisted, a. the funerals Of Daniel
Webster, President Grant and other IA
nous men. he never accepted compen-
a.lBtST Tor BIZ ssrvFres 80 Y clergyman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
AUTO GANG GOT
1855 MACHINES
BAND NUMBERED SIXTY AND TOTAL
VALUE or MACHINES STOLEN
WAS ABOUT S2.000OOO.

CHICAGO, Ill.,, Jan. 30.-State's Attor-
nry Hoyne said today that various confes-
sion Of automobile thieves show that their
gang numbered sixty persons and that in
the last thirteen months they stole 2455
machines worth nearly s2.O0O,OO1 About
POO ears were recovered. Two detectives
aided the thirve-. lloyne said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
Not Sick. Merely
Took On A Wife
lBy Associated Press.)

PARIS, France, Jan. 0.-August Il.
Rodin, the famous sculptor, instead of be-
ing i'll as stated yesterday, was married
to Mademoiselle Rose Beurre, according
10 the Evenment. Rodin i 10 years old.
His first wife was the model for works
that won him fame.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30

NEW YORK, Jan. 3O.-The National
Daylight Saving Association met here to-
day to engineer plan to turn the clocks
Of the United States one hour forward the
last Sunday in April, and one hour back
the last Sunday in September.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
Favorable Report On
Crayson Nomination

WASHINGTON. u. III, Jan 30.-The
senate naval committee today ordered fav-
orably reported the nomination W. Pre~i-
dent Wilson, naval ~aide. DIR. Cary Gray
son. "a ~ rear admiral. Republicans ~
pected to fight the nomination on the
floor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
March End Will Be
Houston Men'I Day

AUSTIN. Tex. Jan. Ex-Governor Fer
guson today signed the house concurrent
resolution designating March ? ~ Hous-
ton memorial day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
Texas Company Bill
Adopted bo Senate

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. 3O-The senate
committee on elections today favorably
reported the house bin torhidding ''mooch-
ing" The Texas Company bill was adopt
al BY the senate. Senators Smith and
Clark introduced a bill creating the insur-
ance commissioner
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
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 cloudy: Wednesday unsettled. and
light To moderate sontherly winds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
SEVERE QUAKE IS RECORDED.

NTN fNntHIutFu TTFHH'V
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 30.-Severe
earthquake shocks originating five thou
sand miles from Washington were record
ed by the Georgetown University seismo-
graph early today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
Anti Trust Charges
In Sisal Business

NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-The government
today brought an antitrust suit against
the Pan American Commission Corporation
and others charging restraint on the sisal
trade.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
George Courts. Head
of Big Firm. Dead

GALVESTON. Tex. Jan. 3O.-Gcorge
Courts. head of the biz printing firm a
Pittsburg while attending the American
Foreign Trades Council meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
Schoolboy Killed As
PIaymates Look On

OKLAHOMA CITY, Kkla.. Jan. 30
While one hundred of his plavmates look
ed on. George Visor, ii years old, was run
down and killed today by m automobile
driven by high school boy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
FIGHTING IN SMALL AREA REPORTED


LONDON. Jan. 30.-Fighting in small
area around Nerdun is reported from var
iomS fronts today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
Southwestern Summary.

Central Iexas, clear MIN. oU, max. Is.
West Texas. cloudy 20 clear: min. IS;
max. tju.
North Texas, cloudy; min. AZ; max. -.
East Texas, clear 10 part cloudy. min.
-: max. a..
Gulf Coast, clear 10 cloudy; min. 50;
max. 10
Oklahoma. clear 20 part cloudy; min.
a.: max. 46.
Arkansas clear: min. "A max. -.
Louisiana. part cloudy: max G..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
FILIBUSTER
BAND MAKES
CROSSING At
RANCH NEAR
R0MA,R RUM0R
tBy Associated Press.) }

fBy Associated Press)
MEXICO CITY, Mex. Jan. 80.
The war department received a
report that bandits who tried to
cross from the United States into
Mexico near Brownsville were
forced hack by General Ricaut.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30
Local Observations.

80 S6SSSlS 80
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
MASS MEETING BY
 ENSLEY NEGROES

A patriotic and economical mass meet ing" of the negro citizens of Ensley has been called for tomorrow night at 3t o'clock at the Bethel A. M. F. church, the formal call reading as follows;
 "The colored citizens of Ensley are hereby called to meet in a patriotic and economical mass meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church, corner of Avenue D and Eleventh street, Monday night, April 16 at 7:3O o'clock.
 . "This meeting should appeal to every loyal and patriotic coIored citizen who loves America and honors the Stars and Stripes.
 'Economy and efficiency should rein force patriotism and we must plan for it.
 There is no doubt that the attendance at this meeting will remove every ele- ment of doubt in the minds of the most skeptical of those who were disposed to credit the unfortunate and unfair state ments that the negroes were being in- fuenced by, the enemies of this country to be disloyal and unpatriotic.
 .'The emergencies of the hour demand the presence of all those in whose breast burns the fire of patriotism and devo- ton to his country and his flag. "W R. WOOD. Pres. "H A. KNOX, Sec"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
AUBURN GIVES TECH DOUBLE DEFEAT AND
 GETS IN TITLE RACE
Thrilling Rally in Ninth Saves First Game for Auburn-SecOnd Battle
 Never in Doubt

Auburn, April 4.-(Special) )-Au- burn played herself into the race Tor the southern championship here today by taking both games from the Geor- gia Tech Yellow Jackets. The sanhes were well played and exciting, pelhs featured by fast double plays tHe fielding of Griffin, the catching ol Hairston and Suggs' work in the box
 Auburn won the morning game in the tenth inning after tieing things up in thrilling ninth inning rally The game was pitchers duel between Price and Puckett with things break ing we'll for Tech.
 In the ninth inning with the score standing 4 to 1, Hairston opened with single but was forced at second when Ducote hit to short. Griffin singled and Ducote went to second. When Wynne hit to the pitcher Griffin was thrown out at second and Ducote held on third. Spence missed Jenkins hit and this error was followed with sin gles by Prendergast. Price and Collins, which scored Ducote, Wynne and Jen- kins. In attempting to score on Col lins' hit Prendergast was thrown out at the plate and the inning ended with the game tie.
 Bryant opened for Tech in the tenth and was greeted by singles by Tanner and Hairston. After two men were re- ' tired Tanner scored on Wynnes drive through Preas.
 The afternoons game was Auburn's from the start as the Tiger batterS jumped on Ivens, Techs starr twirler, in the first inning and scored two runs, while Suggs held Tech well in hand. A double and a single in the fifth in- ming were the only punched hits for Tech and they accounted for the Yel- low Jackets lone run.
 After the first inning Techs fast fielding behind Ivens kept the scoring ? down and it was not until the seventh that triple by Wynne and singles by Ducote and Jenkins drove Ivens from the box. He took first and Preas finished the inning without another run.
 Hairston and Jenkins led the Auburn hitters in the first game and hitting s honors in the second went to Prem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Willdrd'S Services Were NOt Refused, Says ArnyCa Darcy Labeled As "Sldcker"

Please cancel the Darcy-Smith match. I make this request for the pub lie good. Let Darcy follow the noble example of Georges Carpenter of France before seeking athletic en- agreements in Louisiana
 Tortorich stated tonight the tele- rectors of the athletic club when they meet tomorrow. Decision to cancel the bout, he said. would have to come from the directors. There is no doubt, ac- cording to Tortorich, but that the di- rectors will obey the request.
 Darcy Is at Bay St. Louis, Miss, in training and could not be reached to- night. The Australian middleweight de- clared a few days ago he anticipated no trouble in securing matches as he was seeking American citizenship.
 New Orleans, April 14.-The proposed 20-round bout scheduled to be held here April g between Les Darcy of Australia and Jeff Smith of New York will not take place, according to an announcement made here late tonight after meeting of the directors of local athletic club which had arranged the match The ac- ton was taken in compliance with a re- quest from Governor Pleasant that the bout be cancelled flor the public good"
 The governor also stated in his request Let Darcy follow the noble example of Georges Carpenter of France before seeking athletic engagements in Louis iana. It was said tonight that young Ahearn of Albany, N. Y, would be sub- stituted for Darcy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Receiver Is Named for
 Royal Arcanum Council

Boston. April 14.-Thomas J. Boyn- ton formerly attorney general of Mas sachusetts, was appointed receiver of the supreme council of the Royal Ar canum by Federal Judge Aldrich to- day.
 The appointment was made on peti- ton of Arthur L. Hobart of Braintree member of the order. who holds a death benefit certificate calling for $50o Hobart alleged that the reserve fund of the organization amounting to $S,So0,00 had been illegally admin istered and that 1t would be entirely depleted within two years unless the court interfered. He asked that the re- ceiver wind up the affairs of the coun- cil.
 The petition stated that in 1915 the sum of $1.500,000 was illegally used in the payment of preferential death benefit claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
EddystOne Officials Are Certain Now Explosion
 Caused by Pl0tters

Chester Pa, April 14.-General Manager W. G. Wilhelm of the Eddystone Am intuition corporation said today that the
 company's investigation into last Tues
 days explosion in which more than
 125 persons lost their lives indicated evil
 dence that the disaster was the result
 of an inside plot He would not say
 what the nature of the evidence was, but
 announced that the companys experts
 expected to make report next week. The government through several agencies, state officials and local au-
 thorities, is continuing it's independent
 investigations, but nothing has been given out as to what progress is being made.
 A number of the dead, mostly women and girls, were buried today. Other fu- nerals vii! be held tomorrow and Mon- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15

The Alabama Polytechnic institute and all it's facilities are behind the move ment for increasing Alabamas s food crops
 It's farm lecturers county agents and demonstrators will all be brought into service to help the cause. They will work hole-heartedly with Mrs. C.. H. Mathis and others who are so earnestly behind the movement to reach Alabama's s farm CTS In an impressive way at this time.
 Frank Willis Barnett returned from Au- burn last night, where he had long conference with pr. c. c. Thach, presi- dent of the institution, yesterday after noon.
 'Dr. Thach is heart and soul with the movement" said Mir. Barnett, and assures me of his willingness to utilize
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Pigs Should Not Grunt Nor Goats Bleat When
 Near Guards at Bridges

Montgomery, April 14.-(Special)-A re- port from Mobile Saturday of the firing of the first guns by guardsmen caused much amusement. It was related that a private on guard at a bridge in the in- terior of Mobile county at midnight heard a sound as if a person approached 'Haltp he cried, but no one answered and the sound was still heard. Acting under orders, he fired in the direction of the sound. Later another sound was heard. Another warning was given and another shot was fired. When daybreak came the carcasses of goat and pig were found. The soldier, acting within his authority, had killed an animal with every shot.
 The Montgomery machine gun com pany, attached to the Second regiment, gave a public demonstration of it's work on Court Square Saturday morning. The company came to the city on mounts and showed the public what responsibilities will be on it in the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
POOL AND BILLIARD
 JOURNEYS AT CLUB

Entries are being made for pool and billiard tournaments soon to be in- augurated at the Southern club. Ac- cording to an announcement made by the club secretary a score or more of newly elected members will be among those to participate and suitable prizes will be offered by the club to the win ners.
 The pool tournament will be the first to be held and elimination games for those who wish to qualify will soon begin. This affair will be followed by billiard tournament. The entrance of new members is expected to lend zest to both affairs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Archie Roosevelt Marries

Boston, April 14,-Archibald B. Roose- welt, son of Col and Mrs. Theodore Roose- velt and Miss Grace s. Lockwood. daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Thomas S. Lockwood of this city, were married today in Elm manuel Episcopal church by the Rev. Elwood Worcester, the rector. Among those attending the ceremony were Col. and Mrs. Roosevelt, MT. and Mrs. Theo- dore Roosevelt. Jr., and MT. and Mrs, Ker init Roosevelt. pr. and Mrs. Richard Derby and Quentin Roosevelt, who acted as best man. Miss Mary Hunnewell of this city was maid of honor. The date of the wedding was set forward because of the expectation of an early call to the colors by MT. Roosevelt who is a member of the Officers Reserve corps at Harvard university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
AUBURNS FACILITIES ARE
 AT STATE s SERVICE IN Z
 FOOD CROP CA PAI GN

the entire facilities of the institution to further the states agricultural endeavor. And Auburn has the facilities. When Au- burn gets busy in the campaign there will be something doing.
 ''Dr Thach expresses his willingness to send lecturers wherever needed and to give aid to all those who are taking up the statewide campaign so earn estly."
 Mr Barnett spoke yesterday morning to 5000 people, who were attending the Lee County School Fair association at Opelika All of the schools in the county were represented and the parade of school children was a very impressive feature MT. Barnett urged the boys anc girls to form corn, pig and tomato clubs and to help grow something to eat He fold them they could serve their country just as effectively in this way as they could on the firing line or in the Red Cross hospitals.