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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-05
FLORA MACDONALD NOTES
Week of Prayer Observed-Coliege
Girls Are Making Articles for Ed
inhur0h HiohIand Peille

.nDurgn HIgHIdHu CHI0
Correspondence of The Robesonian.,
Red Springs, March The week
of prayer was observed by Flora Mac
donald with services twice daily con-
Quoted by Rev. F. H. Gregg of Rock
Hill, S. G. o.,
The morning talks dealt with the
characteristics, qualifications and dis,
tinguishing features of citizens OF
the Kingdom of Heaven as outlin;
ed .by the Sermon on the Mount and
the y evening e sermons presented the
cali Of God, as exemplified in Abra-
ham. Moses, Ruth, Esther and Peter.
Mr.. Gregg's earnest, quiet talks were
annreciated and led to a deepening
Of the spiritual life Of the students $:
On Sunday Mr.. Gregg preached IN
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-05
10, LIE GIRL HAD GROUP

p. Mo hother knows and fears
lford ~ r.. H. M. Raney, R. F. D. 2,
Conn NY, writes: "My little girl
give every few nights. I began
that u En- Foley's Honey and Tar
sAed . ,ught she slept we'll, never
Wa a a and the next day her
b cS Uaei" Relieves coughs and
rsAere' no opiates. Sold
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-05
How to Prevent Group

When the, child is subject to at
tacks Of Group, see to it that he eats
light evening meal, as an oVet ttooI
ed stomach may bring on an attaeA'
also watch for the first sympSo:n,
hoarseness, and give Chamberlain :
Cough Remedy as soon as tne s sn,u
becomes hoarse. Obtainabla every
where.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-05
Greensboro Daily News.
MUCH EXTRA WORK IN MARCH

MUCH EXTRA WORK IN MARCH
It's between seasons, when few per-
sons perspire as health demands. The
result Is double work for the kidneys,
to throw out waste eliminated through
pores when persons perspire. Over
worked kidneys need help. B. H.
Stone. Reading, Pa, writes: "Wten
| need kidney 1ep1edy, I rely on
Fo'ey Kidney Fills" Sold every
Hhere.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-05
twenty-five Of their handsome Flora
Macdonald books.

Eve Observation-Disclosures,
Smiled at Adam by her side.
Cooed she, "Tell me, Eden's lamb;
Do you e a lily care, Adam ?"-Life.
Menelaus, sick of strife,
Sought through flamingTroy his wife.
Stunned by ruins thousand phases
Gasped the Argive, "Helen blazes!"-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
Manufacture Tax
On Autos Cut Out
by Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, d. G., May 26.-The
elimination of the five per cent manufac-
turing tax on automobiles in the war tax
bill a passed by the house and the substi-
tuition Of the license tax at a rate vet to
be fixed upon motor vehicles payable by
those having possession was decided upon
by the senate finance committee today.
The income tax a. first drawn including
a two per cent normal tax and the house
committees -urtaxes also were reported by
the senate finance committee Ii struck
ont. however. Increased surtaxes on in
comes of over SO, 600, added in the Hous-
ton amendments by Representative Len
root of Wisconsin
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
Too Many Wallets
And FIstnkieS Is
GOnapers Belief

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 26.-Waste
Of labor through irregular employment and
the maintenance of large numbers of Wallets
and flunkies are responsible for the pres
ent apparent shortage of labor, Samuel
iompers, president Of the American FEEDER
today. He recommends that instead of
lengthening the working hours 10 meet the
government war demands employers take
greater care to provide steady employment
and that wealthy persons reduce their
corps of servants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
GERMANY KNEW OF u. S. DESTROYERS
COMING FOUR DAYS AHEAD OF TIME

WASHINGTON, d. G.. May 26.-A Admir-
al Sans. the American destroyer command
er, reports from London that Germany by
some means learned that American de-
stroyers we're bound for European waters
at least four days befoer they reached
Queenstown, strengthening the govern
ment's determination 70 search out spies
and close the channels of military Infor-
nation which apparently still exists be-
tween the United States and Germany. The
fact that the mines in Queenstown harbor
were done away with, preventing destruc-
tion of the destroyers, does not minimize
the seriousness Of the situation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
LET CONTRACT
FOR H0MEF0R
new COMPANY

The organization of a wholesale gro
cerv and general iobbing firm by Caffar-
ELI Bros, W. c. Craig and the Walker
brothers. was confirmed today with the
announcement that the company has let
the contract to III. l.. Fitch. a Brownsville
builder, to construct huge warehouse 120
by l50 feet at Fifth and Fronton streets,
opposite the st. Louis, Brownsville < Mex
leo freight station, and in the center OF the
industrial district. The building will he OF
brick construction. with a cement floor
and so built as to permit the addition of
a second story when needed. Ii viii cost
about $4,000.
Organization of the company i about
completed, and charter viii be applied
for in few DAYS. ID will have a capital
stock of s175.000 Ii viii take over the
assets of Caffarelli Bros, Wholesale gro
GERS of Brownsville, and the Frontier
Wholesale Hardware Co.. the two stocks
being taken into the new concern. The
building at present occupied by Caffarelh
Bros. near Tenth and Levee streets, will
be given up.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
SURVEY BRAzOS SANTIAGO
WILL SOON Be UNDERWAY.

United States Senator Morris Sheppard.
Secretary Cobolini has been working nearly
six week TO obtain today's information,
and a. result Of the new a new cheer
fulness is pervading the rooms of the
Board OF City Development.
Senator Sheppard quotes a letter from
Brigadier General w. M. Black, chief of
engineers, United States army, who says
I'm further reply to your letter Of the
9Th instant, requesting to be advised the
statuts of the survey which was ordered
for Brazos Santiago (Brazos rs.lnd) har-
bor, | have the honor to advise yoa that
| am informed by the distric. office that
the field work OF this survey has not vet
been started. owing TO the fact that the
district force has been engaged upon ur-
gent fortification work and other matters
connected with the present war situation.
He hopes, however. 70 start work on this
survey IN the near future
The sum Of $4,000 has been set aside
by the board of engineers to carry ont the
survey Of Brazos Santiago harbor with a
view 10 the construction of a channel or
such other improvements a. viii be nee
essary to make the harbor available for
the use of vessels drawing at least fifteen
feet
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
POLICE ARREST
PAIR GLASSES
OTHEn ARTICLES TAKEN IN RAIDS
on TWO MONTE GAMES HELD
SUBJECT TO OWNERS CALL.

II the person who. departing hurriedly,
left s4.53, pair of nose glasses and a
sack of smoking tobacco in a gambling
house near the market place last night will
apply AZ the city hall or see Lieutenant Of
Police O. II. Gordon his property, at least
the nose glasses and the smoking tobacco
will be restored to him.
Policemen Gordon and Bradshaw last
night swooped down on two monte games,
but while the first raid was in progress
the other game was notified and when the
officers reached it only a monte layout and
the articles mentioned above were found.
The gambling paraphernaIia and the money
were confiscated. At this mornings ses-
sion of the corporation court Manuel Sa-
linas pleaded guilty to a charge of gamb-
ling and was fined $3.50. Juan Brito and
Juan Garcia were fined 1910 and S17.70
respectively on charges of assault.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
SUES RAILROAD
FOR BIG AMOUNT
HARRY ]. WALLIS WANTS $4,000 FOR
INJURIES SUSTAINED IN WRECK
BY MEXICAN BANDITS.

Alleging that the st. Louis. Brownsville
and Mexico Railway company failed on the
Night of October Is, 1915. to property pro-
vide for the protection of it, passengers
and that a. a result of this lack of pro-
lection he was shot and his earning ca
pacitv permanently reduced. Harry ]. Wal
IL has filed suit in the district court for
$40. .000 actual damage and $4,000 exem-
plary damages.
The action j. an outgrowth Of the wreck
ing of the St Louis. Brownsville and Mex
leo passenger train at Tandy's station on
the night of October Il. 1915 BY bandits nj
which time Dr. T.. =. Mccain and Corporal
Mcbride were killed and Wallis was
wounded. The plaintiff alleges that his
left arm was shattered above the elbow
the middle finger Of his left hand shot
away and the middle finger of his right
hand seriously injured when the bandits
boarded the train.
The petition also alleges that the de-
fendant corporation had no agent or tele-
graph operator on duty az Brownsville
and that "a result medical aid could not
be summoned and the plaintiff suffered
great pain and loss of blood. Ii j. also
claimed by the petition that on October
16. officers of the United States army had
offered 70 provide an armed guard to ride
on the defendants trains and that, fear
ing the presence of these armed guards
would Influence traffic and cause the sus-
pension Of homeseekers' excursions from
the north. the defendant declined the offer.
That because of the lack Of protection sew
cral Of the company employees had left
their positions.
The defendant claims that before his
injury his earning capacity had been be-
tween $500 and 5000 monthly. that he was
an expert cattle buyer and that his work
required long horseback and automobile
rides and great exposure. that as a result
of his injury he was unable 10 attend fully
Ia his business for some six months after
the accident. That because his left arm
remained stiff and is of little service his
earning capacity has been reduced almost
one half. That he had been confined to
his bed for three months and that during
that period he had paid for medicine and
medical attention $3.50.
The petition was filed by Attorney E. I.
Yates, representing the defendant.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
Brownsville Again
An Army District

Orders received at Fort Brown from the
Southern Department headquarters at Fan
Antonio that the Brownsville district that
was discontinued in April has been re-es-
tahIished. with headquarters at Browns
vile. and including the territory between
the gulf coast and the Arroyo del Tigre,
beyond Roma. The Eagle Pass. Del Rio
and FL Paso districts are also re-estab-
lished Brigadier General Morton will
command this district. The paper work
that formerly was done nc Fort Brown will
be undertaken there again. il i understood.
The change came with the breaking up of
the First Provisional division. the com
mander of which was Brigadier General
James Parker, now acting commander of
the southern department, and who prob
ably will be appointed the permanent
southern department commander.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
STEEL TO BE
MATERIAL IN
SHIPS BUILT
1O0VERCOME
THE U-BOAT

NEW YORK, Y. Y. May 26.-Ships that
the American government viii build to beat
the German submarines and carry supplies
to the European allies viii be constructed
of steel instead of wood, and steel men of
the country have pledged themselves to
furnish the necessary material.
The proposal to build one thousand three
thousand ton wooden ships in eighteen
months is said to be impossible.
The announcement made by Major General
Goethals also announces that no small task
has been undertaken. TIe informed the
steel men with emphasis that job would
require rapid manufacture of tremendous
quantities of structural forms a well as
material 10 make hulls of the vessels.
There would be plenty of work for the
fabricating mills, too. he stated. The an
snouncement was made at the annual dinner
of the American Iron and Steel Institute
last night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26

night. and the San Benito chapter has had
m auspicious start.
Tonight at O'Clock Mrs. Early viii adj
dress n Brownsville audience in the federal
court rom. the place having been changed
from the Board NJ City Development ow-
ing to the prospect that the attendance
viii be larger than the city quarters would
accommodate. All patriotic men and wo-
men VI Brownsville are not only invited I'd
be present. but are urged to lend their
cooperation by their attendance.
Mrs Early j. from New Orleans. She
" regarded a. one W the most able work
ers in the interest of tie Red Cross. and
those Interested IN the work will hear the
objects Of the society explained in a man
ner that will leave no misunderstanding of
the nature of the work To be done.
Mondays edition Of the Rotary Wheel
Of Progress. the official organ Of the R0-
tary club, viii suggest that the organiza-
tion enter the Rio Grande Chapter of the
AemTican Red Cross in body. The mat
ter viii be taken IT'D at the meeting nc
Paul's cafe Monday noon. "Milam Day.
when Governor Lynn RI Milan of tins Ro-
tarv district. Will be the guest Of the club.
David II Young today placed his theatre
at the disposal Of the Red Cross society
for u benefit performance to he held dur
ing the week Of May 18th. Mr. Young
has promised To secure special feature
for the occasion. His offer viii be ae-
cepted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
German Agents
Effects Deadly
Bombs, POiSOns

CHRISTLANA, May 26.-An amazing
collection of bombs, poison, baciIli of dead
ly diseases and other means of death and
destruction has been seized by officials
here as part of the baggage of Baron
won Rosen. "A swedish nobleman and alleged
70 be German agent. Baron Won Rosen
fled to Norway after his activities had
aroused the Swedish authorities. He was
arrested but a he could not be convicted
Of violating any Norwegian law he was re-
leased with a warning to leave the coun-
try.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
80 KILLED IN A
KANSAS TORNADO
TWISTER TEARS JAGGED PATH THRU
TWO COUNTIES AND TAKES A
TOLL OF HUMAN LIVES.

WICHITA. kans., May 2s.-South Cen
trail Kansas today was recovering from the
ravages of a spring tornado which late
yesterday tore a Jagged path through two
counties and took a tool of human lives
which incomplete reports place between
twentv-seven and thirty.
Andale. a.village of les sthan three hum
dred population. was the chief sufferer
with sixteen identified dead. The country
district northeast. near Sedgwick. reported
nine fatalities, while two were dead near
Newton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
ESQ DEAD OR
INJURED As
RESULT AIR
ATTACK ON
Sc. ENGLAND

LONDON, May 26.-German airships to
the number of about sixteen raiedd south
east England Friday evening, according to
an official statement. Seventy-six per-
sons were killed. Three German airships
were shot down. One hundred and sew
enty-folr persons were injured. The raid
ing aircraft brought down were airplanes.
Nearly all the damage occurred in one
town where some bombs fell in the streets,
causing considerable casualties among the
civilian population.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
Rotary To Receive
Governor Milan

Monday Will be "Milam Day. with the
Brownsville Rotary club, when the club
viii entertain at luncheon Governor LYNN
B. Milan of the Twelfth District, vino l.
scheduled to arrive shortly before noon
Monday with Elijah Coles of Houston.
candidate for governor of the district The
regular luncheon day viii be moved back
from Wednesday in order to aecommo-
date Mr. Milamfs schedule. This will be
his first visit to Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
Money Being Sent
Back to the Banks

WASHINGTON, d. C., May 26.-The
treasury department today began the prac-
tice of redepositing a portion of the pro-
ceeds obtained from certificates of in
debtedness by placing Sl2s. s.593, 900 among
various banks and trust companies which
subscribed to the latest offering of S.
100000 in short term certificates III in
debtedness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
X ed Cross Worker of National
Fame Will Address Meeting At
Federal Building At 8 O'Clock

Mrs. II. B. Early, field agent for the
southern division of the American National
Red Cross. arrived in Brownsville today
from San Benito. where last night -he as
sisted in completing the organization Of
the San Benito chapter of the American
Red Cross. The enthusiasm that was
noted in the preliminary organization ten
days ago at San Benito was repeated last
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26

The construction of urgent fortification
work in the United States by all the avaia-
BILE engineers of the army and other urgent
work in connection with the war are the
only things that are holding up the survey
Of Brazos Santiago harbor with view 10
its Improvement, according to letter re-
ceived by Secretary Louis Cobolini of the
Board of City Development today from
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26

CHARLESTON, ;. G., May 26.-Maior
General Leonard Wood announces train
ing camps for men taken in under the Sc
leci;ye draft are practically assured for
Macon, Ca, Aiken, ;. g., Chattanooga,
Savannah and Charleston will also come in
for important preparation work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
New Compromise on
Censorship Agreed

WASHINGTON, d. c.. May pa new
compromise provision for the newspaper
censorship l. agreed upon by conferees on
the csLionagr bill. IL proposes that con-
gress shall prohibit the publication IF mil
itary information but not that regarding
equipment Of armed forces and con-
iers Upon the president power 10 permit
matter prohibited BIZ this section
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
5 Killed When Auto
Is Struck by Train

AKRON, Ohio, May 26.-Three men and
two women, MI from Akron. were killed
early today when an Erie passenger train
crashed into their automobiles at u grade
crossing near Ravenna. Two others are
expected to live.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS IUNE 8
tBy Associated Press

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nav Dc
The Berlin Norwaerts announces that a
central committee Of the international
trade unit organization at Amsterdam has
summoned an international congress for
June at Stockholm. The plan includes
both labor topics and peace.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
$40 InstaIIments
Liberty Bond Idea

WASHINGTON. d. g.. May 26-All
Federal Reserve Banks are working upon a
plan 70 issue memorandum certificates of
SO denomination to prospective purchas-
ers Of small amount of Liberty Loan bonds
TO enable them TO pay for bonds by in
stallments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
Solitaire Gives
Way To New Idea

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 26.-The diamond
solitaire as a symbol Of engagement may
lose place to little gold button indicat-
ing that the wearer owns Liberty Bond.
A Chicago young woman whose engage
ment il just announced started a style
which may become popular.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
Eddy Green Takes
5 Million in Bonds

TERRELL. Tex. May 26.-Through the
American National bank here, Edward III.
r. Green of New York. son of the late
Hetty Green. has subscribed for $4,000. 600
worth of the Liberty Loan bonds. Green
il a director Of this bank
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
Southwestern Summary.

North Texas. generally cloudy. -
Central Texas. generally clear. ~
East Texas, generally cloudy. 10.
Gulf Coast. generally cloudy. ~.
West Texas. generally clear. tiT Wich-
ita Falls clear. TO. heavy rain and hail last
night
Arkansas. generally cloudy. 6S.
Louisiana. generally cioudy. 73.
Oklahoma. generally cloudy. 70
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26

WASHINGTON, ID. C., May 26.-Dr. L.
Highway Commission, and professor of po-
liticaI science at the University of Pennsyl-
vania, has been offered an assistant see
retaryship of the treasury in charge Of
customs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26

The following weather forecast for
the lower gulf coast states and the
Magic Valley in issued by the United
States Weather Bureau at New Orleans:
Tonight partly cloudy: Sunday fair: mod
crate TO fresh south 10 west winds on
coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
fRv Assnciated Press

LONDON, May 26.-Incrcasing activity
of the German artillery along the British
front between the Scarpe and CroiselIes j.
reported in today's official statement OF
the operations in Northern France. The
British have affected a slight Improvement
in their position on the right bank Of the
Scarpe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
MANY BARS IN
BROWNSVILLE
WILL CLOSE

"Saloonmen who sell liquor 70 sol
diers in uniform now are liable to ar
rest and conviction without further
notice." Captain A. Moreno. brigade
adiutant at Fort Brown, pointed out
this afternoon. basing the statement
on one given out by Hugh r. Robert
son, assistant United States attor-
new at San Antonio.
"The notice will be no mere than
has already been made," said Cap
tain Moreno.
Mr.. Robertson il quoted as fellows
in the San Antonio Light:
II do not except to issue any formal
statement about the matter The law j.
plain and | believe that every saloon
man has received ample norice
through the press There have been
many telephone calls from saloon men
asking my office regarding the law.
and in each case have informed the
inquirers that this office will prose-
cute to the limit any person who sells
liquor Of any kind 20 soldier in uni
FORM
ANY person who acts a a go-be-
tween, taking the soldiers money and
buving liquor for them. probably can
be prosecuted for ''bootleggingr As
soldiers are ordered to wear nothing
but the regulation uniform. il will be
violation Of army regulations for
soldiers to wear civilians clothes.
d
At least fifty per cent and probabl,
more of the saloons in Brownsville will =
lut Of business n a result of the secti0l
VI the consc1ption act which makes il un
awful to sell liquors. beers, ales, wine. etc
y men in the uniform of the United State
army. and provides a penalty of ii 200 o
me year in jail. or both.
While the sale Of liquors to soldier
continued in Brownsville today, saloon me-
iaid they will stop ID Just A. soon as tn,
-IvIl authorities receive the necessary noti
,ication from the government. which l. ex
lected IN the course of the next day Ol
.wo.
Asked a To what effect the law wouis
lave on the saloon business in Browns
nile, one of the larger saloon proprietor,
said:
'Of course. our business is sustained
ar-ely by the army men. and the effec
f the law viii he TO put probably half tn,
and perhops more. completely ou
Il business. Doubtless most of the saloor
men that viii suffer from the law will con
inue in business until their licenses hav,
xpired. but the general effect will be suct
hat there viii be opportunities soon tc
ent buildings in the business district fol
'ther purposes.
awe will not discontinue selling to sol
hers until the civil authorities have beer
lotified. Naturally we will not act simply
N newspaper reports"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26

PARIS, May 26.-The French made fur
ther progress on the Champagne front dur
ing the night. Two German counter attacks
were repulsed and one hundred and twenty
prisoners taken, according to the official
statement
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26

BERLIN, May 26.-German air squad
rons dropped bombs on Dover and Folke-
stone, it Is officially announced.