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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10
.~lrregu|arity Mails
Caused Separation

DIR. and Mr.. J. W. Long. formerly sur
gcon and White Gross nurse. respectively
IN the constiiutionaliSts army in Mexico,
were reunited in Brownsville last night af-
ter A separation Of several months caused
by the irrcgularity of the mails in the re-
public, causing them Ia lose trace of each
other. DIR. Long came in Hast night
from san Fernando. in the state of Tamau
llpaS, IN response L. 4 message from his
wife. who arrived IN Brownsville Sunday
from Marlin, Texas, the home Of her par
cntS.
While DR.. and Mr.. Long had important
business To transact IN Texas in connection
with property interests, Mrs. Long said
that an injustice had been done her and
her husband IN an article III The Herald
Yesterday IN which ii was inaccuratcly
that they had been separated sew
.cral year,. Mrs. Long. after sevcring her
connection with the White Gross ut Mexico
City last June. went to Marlin, Texas,
where she and her children have since
made their home.
DIR. and Mrs. Long expect shortly to 60
to San Fernando, where DIR. Long il prac-
tlcing his profession.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10
MODERN HOTEL AT
RIO GRANDE CITY
SAN ANTONIO MAN BEGINS CON-
STRUCTl0k OF H0STELRY At
STARR COUNTY CAPITAL.

Rio Grande City, capital of Star coun-
ty, and most important border town be-
tween Mission and Laredo, i soon 10 have
q modern hotel. Announcement 10 this eff
tcct was made in Brownsville today by +.
Laborde, a property owner in Rio Grande
City, but now a resident of San Antonio.
Work on the structure. which j. TO cost
about $4,000 when completed, j. already
underway. Mr.. I.abordc coming to Browns
Vile To secure additional skilled labor, n
il is his desire to have the building com
plctcd and ready for business within six
weeks.
The building will be of brick construc-
ton, two stories high. with bath convcn-
lent To All rooms, sewerage. electric lights,
and all the modern ~convcnienees. The
ground iloor will be occupied by the lobby.
several business houses, sample rooms.
cafe, and a lunchroom. There will be
twenty four bedrooms.
The plans. which were prepared by a
san Antonio architect, call for a building
with 4 patio. which owner expects 10 make
one of the little beauty spots of Rio
Grandc city.
Mr.. Labordc j. well known on the Dor
der, having resided in this section for
nearly forty years. lie came 10 Matamo-
ros with his parents when n child. the
family later removing 10 Rio Grandc City.
The property 70 be converted into n
hotel Is well situated in the center of town.
Rio Grandc City Brick will be used in the
construction. The building will be faced
with a red face brick.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10
COURT
TO OPEN MONDAY
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS
RECORD INDICATES BUSY TERM FOR
THE OFFICIALS-JURY LIST OUT.

Federal District Judge Waller r. Burns
and members Of his official family will ar
rive in Brownsville Monday for the open
Ing of the spring term Of the United State
District Court. The oncoming term prom
Uses Ia be a busy one both for the court
and for the grand Jury, which has been
summoned To appear Monday.
The records in the marshal'S office show
THAT United States commissioners IN this
district have. since the last visit of the
court. held thirty-eisht persons for grand
jury investigation. Although most of the
eases are minor ones il will require con
siderable time for the investigation by the
grand jury and trial by the court in the
indictments are returned.
Comparatively few eases nave been filed
on the civil docket but there are "A number
of old eases that will probably be disposed
of. One of the eases, Nillareal versus
Browne, Il suit To try title on a large tract
of land, probably will require several days
for hearing.
Deputy United States Marshal Reed has
about completed serving the grand and
petit jury lists for the term.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10
immigration Normal
Despite the Exodus

Despite the gcat exodus of McNicanS
and INSTRUMENTATION from Texas the
immigration through Brownsville and sub
ports for April was normal, according to
figures announced today bv Inspector in
Charge T.. J.. Reynolds of the United
States immigration service. The report Ia
the department Of commerce shows that
ll62 aliens were admitted through this
and >nb-portS during the month. II is
pointed ont however. that the conditions
which exist now did not exist except in
the latter part Of April, and then only 10
q small extent n compared with hat which
now holds. Immigration men believe that
the figures for May and succeeding per-
lod- viii he far lower owing 10 the advent
of the new immigration laws.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10
NEW SIGNAL Officer ARRIVES.

Lieutenant l.. W. Evans aS signal officer
in the Brownsville section today assumed
command Of the signal office AT Fort
Brown. which i headquarters for the war
departments wire communications on the
lower Mexican border. Captain u. NJ.
Goodrich and Captain George A. Wieczor-
elk, in command Of the two signal com
panie> composing the battalion here. have
been ordered away. but the transfer. il j.
understood. i being held up temporarily.
II j. expected that u new signal corps com
pany will be formed here soon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10
Lieutenant Brown
Now Post Adjutant

With the transfer of Captain &. +. Herr
10 The Fort Benjamin Harrison training
camp in Indiana. Lieutenant A. H.. Brown,
Fourth infantry. who has been assistant
post adiutant. is detailed to the position
of post adiutant. Lieutenant q. B. Fe-
bigger has been assigned 10 post hcadquar-
tcrs a. provost marshal and assistant post
adiutant.
Captain and Mr.. Herr expect to leave
Friday afternoon for Fort Benjamin IIar-
riSon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10

ness visitor in San Bcnito today.
Ted Graham of the Texas university
who has been visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James a. Graham, leaves this after
noon for Leon Springs. where he will enter
fine Officers reserve training school.
Chester +. Hardy of Houston i III
Brownsville on a business mission today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram y. Hart Of New
York were among last nights arrivals in
Brownsville.
o.. A. Roscnthal Of Houston j. a bust
ness visitor in Brownsville today.
Il. VI. Mercer OF San Antonio j. Il bus
mess visitor in Brownsville today.
Mr.. and Mr.. n. r.. Hill Of Edinburg were
among Wednesday, visitors in Browns
vile.
II. II. Iiccdcr of San Juan i a business
visitor in Brownsville today.
J. Nillareal Of Harrington is among the
days business visitors in Brownsville.
7. X. Hester of Mercedes is among the
Valley visitors III Brownsville today.
NJ. ID. Bennett of Cucro is in Brownsville
on a business mission today.
". VI. Jones of Dallas is in Brownsville
on business today.
l.. ;. Mayiield of Corpus Christi. is 4
business visitor IN Brownsville today.
4. Lent Of Rio Grandc City is il
Brownsville on 4 business visit.
W. G. Barr of Fl Camop Is a business
visitor in the city today.
+. f.. Broker Of Little Rock. Ark. i i
business visitor in the city for a few days
w. b. Kline Of Corpus Christi j. il
Brownsville today on business.
J. p. Wilson Of Dallas j. 4 business visi-
tor in the city today.
William Eaton Of Boston i in Browns
vile today.
II. n. Bell Of Galveston i in the city to
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jose San Roman Of Brcna
Vista. lIidaleo. Mexico. are in Brownsville
~ l ...t..- -I
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10
TO PLACE VALUE
ON VALLEY LAND
GOVERNMENT AGENT COMPLIES FIG
uRES ON SHIPMENT IN ORDER TO
AID LOANS BY FARM BANK.

tndcr the authorization Of the United
States department &c agriculture. %. J.
McDoaId Of Mission. agent for The bureau
Of markets. has begun compiling a state
ment OF the aggregate shipments of vcecta-
blc- from the acreage under the Mission
canal system from January | To- the clos
ing date Of the shipping season.
According 10 james w. Holt, well known
Valley real estate man, the work H. being
carried out for the purpose Of assisting the
federal farm loan hank to fix 4 definite
loan value on the acreage III the Mission
district, with the object Of making loans
q the farmers Of that section. II Is cx-
pecicd also that the value conclusions ar
rived IA there will have much Ia a. with
future loans IN the federal government, in
other parts Of the Valley.
Mr.. Holt said today that " the five
thousand acre, planted IN the Mission dis
iict tins season. onc-half the produce was
destroyed by the fron~t9. despite that
fact, an aggregate sam " 15n0.OOO ID
M 100000, or Tl0G an acre or better. was
received ~ the farmer there for their
crops, and summer crops are Just now
growing.
Broom corn h becoming q great factor
~ the Mission section, and probably five
thousand acres have been planted Ia thi.
valuable product, the crop to come in about
June. This will be the earliest broom corn
crop in the United States. according "a
Mr.. Holt, and II will yield about 4 third of
q ton to the acre. The product brings
the farmer about $500 u ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10
Theatrical Company
To Give A Benefit

The MARTINEZ dc III Lastra,'' u Spanish
dramatic company, will give a benefit per
day night, May II, for the new hospital
under construction hy the management 81
the Charity home. The play will be FL
Angeles" z Spanish drama. Admission
will ~ 81 cents for adults and 20 cents
for children.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10
The fumigation plant NJ

lie iuitiiydtoN p'diit ~ the International
ferry will be ready 10 operate within a lew
day.. aS soon ~ u few MINOR construction
parts have been Installed, and 4 corps or
inspectors have been appointed T. take
charge OF the plant. Engincel {. {. Rus
sell will BE in charge Of the pumping al
heating engines while Mrs. T.. X. Cain and
=. l.. Rousettc will be in charge OF the
fumigation of those emigrants from in
fcctcd districts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10

Parties having left clothing far repairs M
the late John &. Musel's Tailor Shop kindly
call for same az the aforementioned shop be-
fore Aay 10. 1917. and after that date ana
before June Sth. 1917. ~ John 4. Fianagan's
Tailor shop on Washington street. ar wherever
il may be- located. Failure ~ comply with this
request will effect a forfeiture az all claims FOR
said property. MRS. i. q. MtfSEI.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10
Camp Paul Jones to Cl0se-Tl

exercises Of Camp Paul Jones, the %iurior
naval training station at Corpus Christi
will hold closing exercises on the night Of
May II, it is announced in an invitation
extended Secretary Louis Coholini of the
Board of City Development. 4 dance will
follow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10
City

Goes to AuStin-City Attorney Amos
Rich has gone To Austin To nave Il bill val
ldatIng the city charter of the City of
Brownsville passed by the legislature. II
has been held that such action j. necessary
and its immediate valuation may save the
city thousands of dollars and numerous
court actions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10
NOTICE..

Hays X Sons. Electricians and Plumbers
have removed their shop a. l.cvce street. II
rear If First National Bank. Telephone SANE
old number. ~. tJ-9-tll
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10
Solid Gold Wedding Rings

high Rutlcdge standard; the best th
money can buy, AT the old reliable Rutlcd
.~Jcwclry Store.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10
PERSONALS

Francisco c. BreS, superintendent G
Mexican mails, at S%altillo, returned I
Mexico yesterday after 4 several day.
business visit in Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10
Practically All County Schools will clo.

N the 18th of this month, according Il
County Superintendent J. J. Galloway.
Some seventeen schools which have only
e%ight-month terms closed in April.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10

Automobile licenses numbers 1915 and
12i6 have been issued ny the county clerk
To j. h. zane of San Benito and W. :. Ben
nett Of Olmito.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10

SECOND HAND BICYCLES for rent. sale
or exchange. All repairs guaranteed. Key and
lock work "A speciality. We sharpen lawn NOW
crs. too. Guarantee Cycle Co. next Sentinel
Office. tJ-2-tfl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10

+. +. Johnson, +. y. llcuck. i. b. Fore
and J. II. koontz of Corpus Christi are
business visitors IN Brownsville today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10

issues Il marriage licenses "a Pedro Snla-
EAR and Evari~ta llcrnandc~; Jose Zuniga
and Rosa LadeSma.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10

Deputy Sheriff III. T.. Barnes j. a busi
ness visitor in San Bcnito today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-10

Ted Graham of the Texas university
who has been visiting his parents, Mr.. an,
Mrs. James 4. Graham, leaves this after
noon for Leon Springs, where he will cntei
the Officers reserve training school.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-05-10

younger brother leaving for enlist
ment.
Miss Breiner gave a test in geom-
try last Thursday. In this day and
age don't be surprised to have a
spring quiz any time.
We wonder why Berton Dubois
and Ray Hatfield do not withdraw to
work on the farm.
The practice of the anthem for the
baccalaureate service and the chorus
es for graduation day have begun.
We, the Juniors, bequeath the
Sophomores the permission to try to
reach our standard. Can you do it?
A number Of the Junior students
are reviewing in civics, psychology
and physiology for state examina-
tions to be given the latter part of
the week.
Mrs. RE. Lancaster, primary teach
er at Hooker, brought about forty
little youngsters to see the May Fes-
tival. There were six cars Of boys
and girls who thoroughly enjoyed the
day. Best of all was the disposal of
the lunch which they brought. Mrs.
Lancaster is Miss Wilson's sister.
The American History class hav-
ing finished their text in physics, fol
the term, are now taking up outside
work.
The Panhandle Meet will be held
at the fair grounds Friday afternoon.
Come and help Liberal win.
Everett Burns left Monday to en-
list in the coast artillery.
Miss Wilson's Brother-in-law, Prof.
! E. R. Lancaster, of Hooker, visited
the English class Monday morning.
On account of the Panhandle meet
which is to be held here Friday, the
reception which was to be given fol-
the Seniors Friday evening was Civ.
en- Wednesday.
The Panhandle Literary Contest
will be given at the High Schoo
building Friday evening at eight
o'clock.
Only three more weeks of school
Hurrah! We can scarcely realize
that the term is so near gone.
Miss Henry, as she went to ring
the electric bell, snapped on the cleo.
trio lights instead.
Our last bunch of Scribbles mus
be handed in Friday. Only three
more weeks until we shall be SEN
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-05-10

taken up without more than three
weeks study Of our own American
writer's. 1t is to be hoped an entire
year can be devoted to American Lit
erature next year.
The school exhibit will probably
be held May 18th at the grade build
ing. This is display of work done
by the Liberal school children during
the past year. 1t does not mean that
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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-05-10

iors.
Is there going to be a picnic this
year?
A girl can consider herself lucky
and patriotic who has red hair, blue
eyes and enough money to buy a
white waist.
The second division of the English
III class has an enrolment of five
now since some of the boys have gone
to farming.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-05-10

Harold Bragg, Louie Lemert, Fos-
ter Bragg and Paul Carson have quit
school. Harvey Burns also intends
to quit about Wednesday. That will
leave Orlo with three girls in the
Solid Geometry class of nine.
The English III classes have COM
pleted the study of Millions Minor
poems and have began a snort study
of American Literature. 1t seems
hardly fair for an entire year to be
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-05-10

ciety, with Misses Helen Finley and
Georgia Anthony as hostesses, beau
tifully entertained large number of
young folks at the home of Helen
Finley on North Prospect. The party
was given in honor of the birthday Of
Margaret Bane, one of the members
of the society. The rooms were ar
tistically decorated with the club col
ors, pink and white, the table being
the most attractive feature. Large
streamers Of pink and white crepe
paper were run to each place card,
and large boquet of pink and white
carnations were placed in the center
of-the table, thus presenting a beau
tiful sight. The former part of the
evening was spent in playing various
games, and everyone had a jolly
time. At II o'clock the guests found
their places at the table where an at
tractive two-course lunch was served.
At late hour the guests departed,
each declaring very enjoyable even
ing, and Georgia and Helen very
charming hostesses. Those present
were: Misses Margaret Bane, Ruth
Stricklin, Rachael Hart, Myrtle
Moore, Loretta Finley, Ada Malone,
Ruth Anthony, Helen Finley and
Georgia Anthony; Messrs. Walton
Armstrong, John Heaton, Harold
Bragg, Graydon Miller, Riley Jones,
Everett Burns, Nolen Bond, Earl
Hart and Paul Carson.
Friday, May 4th, the Westminster
Guild of the Presbyterian church met
at Miss MacLennan's. The meeting
was opened with a study class after
which many games of South America
were played. Tropical fruits were
used in refreshments. All present
left reporting a good time.
Last Wednesday the Botany class
went on hike. While gone the class
analysed some flowers. The work
for the year is being finished quite
rapidly. The class have been binding
their second note books this year. The
first one contained drawings of roots,
leaves and the various parts. The
class has been complimented on the
neat and artistic work of their note
books.
Mr.. Camblin is conducting a re-
view in psychology for the benefit
of the Normal Training people who
expect to take the state examina-
tions. Mr. Beecher is conducting one
in civics for the same reason.
The L. J. L. girls held a secret con-
ference at the home of their president
one night last week. The result has
not been made public as yet.
Miss Wilson has been arranging
some English work for the school ex-
hibit to be held next week.
Several of the track men have quit
school but the L. H. S. still has
enough good men to defeat the neigh
boring schools in the contest next
Friday.
This is where you find the Jun
iors:
In track.
Glee club.
Football.
Orchestra.
Mixed chorus.
Owing to the shortage of boys in
the Senior class, Loyal Patten, Jun
Tor, has been chosen for a part in the
Senior play.
John Heatda, a former high school
student, has been attending the Salt
City Business College at Hutchinson.
He returned to Liberal for short
visit and to attend the Panhandle
meet. We were glad to have him as
a visitor Friday.
The Modern History classes have
been studying Review of Reviews for
the last few days.
Hannah Huddleston was absent
Monday morning on account of her
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-23
Russian Fleet Escapes North
ward, Possibly Attempt
to Reach RevaI Fort.
ABANDON FIVE WARSHIPS
British Vessels BOmbard Os-
tend, Which Is Used as
Submarine Case.

The Russian Riga fleet has escaped
northward from Moon sound, through
the tortous channels and maze islands
lying between them and the Gulf of
Finland, where it took refuge last
week.
The announcement Of the sailing of
the fiotilla is contained in the latest
German communication, which says
the Russians left behind them the
wreck of the battleship Slava, which
was sunk in last Wednesdays battle
and four additional vessels that have
run aground since the naval activities
in the Gulf of Riga began. If the
Russians are endeavoring to make
their escape, instead of offering battle,
doubtless their destination is Reval,
the Russian fortress situated on the
Gulf of Finland in northern Estho-
mia. Meanwhile the Germans have
captured in its entirety the Island of
Dago, lying at the southwestern en-
trance to the Gulf of Finland, also the
Island of Schildau, situated between
Moon Island and Esthonia coast in the
Gulf of Finland. Several hundred
prisoners were taken on Dago Island
10 be added TO the large number cap
tured during the last week on Oesel
Island.
British naval craft have heavily
bombarded the port of Ostend, Bel
guim, which is being used by the
Germans as a submarine base. The
Berlin official communication says nu-
merous houses in The town were
damaged by the shells from the naval
guns.
On the fighting front in Belgium,
heavy artillery activity on the part of
British and French continues, with
the Germans answering spiritedly on
various sectors.
In Champagne the Germans deIiv-
cred somewhat heavy infantry attacks
against the French west of Mount
Cornillet, but were repulsed. There
mas been brisk fighting between the
Italians and Austrians in the Trentino
region and along the Julian front on
he Austro-Italian theater and between
he entente forces and Teutonic allies
n Macedonia.
Likewise in East Africa there has
been renewal of intensive fighting
between German and British troops
IN which the Germans were defeated
near Nyangaoa, later, however, the
Germans returned to the fray and at
asst accounts a new battle was in
progress. Heavy losses had been
by both sides when the last
reports were sent to London.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-23
READY FOR THE DRIVE
TO SELL LIBERTY BONDS
ROundUpof Committees Last Night at Committee Head
quarters, With Refreshments Served By the
Ladies Of the Red Cross.
THE CITY is DIVIDED INTO FOUR PARTS

The speaking campaign in the in
terest of the Liberty Bonds was
opened Saturday afternoon in several
parts Of the county.
Geo. c. Long and w. T. Fowler
went to Howell; Walter Knight and
c. H. Bush to Lafayette; A. H. Eek
les, Chas. M. Meacham, Jas. A. Nc
Kenzie and j, E. Mcpherson to Penn
broke; John Sites and G. L. Camp
bell to Crofton and Claud R. Clark
and Ira L. Smith to Fairvlew.
At all these points there were good
meetings held and no lack of interest.
Many ladies were in the crowd at
Pembroke and several local speakers
took part in the speaking, among
them Douglas Graham, Prof. Clay
pool, jeff j. CARROT and Chas. E.
Barker. Pembroke subscribed $780,
600 in June and Mr.. Graham an
nounced that he had already sold
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-23
CORPORAL WHITE.
MINUS A FOOT.
Returns From GAINESVILLE To
His Home In This
City.

Corporal James White, the young
soldier from this county who lost a
foot several weeks ago when he fell
from troop train on the Cumberland
river bridge, near GAINESVILLE, arrived
in this city Saturday. Ever since the
accident he had been confined in a
hospital at GAINESVILLE. He was carried
to the Tennessee Central station by
his physician, DIR. j. w. Brandau.
His chief regret expressed at the time
he was hurt, was that his permanent
disability would prevent his return
to the service.