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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15

Although beset with innumerable Difficult
ties, the provisional government OF Russia
il determined 10 stick To it, task. The gov
crnmcnt will make an effort to amalgamate
the diverse interests which by their con
flict have made an efficient government ~
Russia impossible. il announces in proc
lamation. Confidence l. expressed that
unity will be established and the country
saved ii the various representatives Of the
new democracy take the proper part IN the
governments task.
Russia still looms up in the eyes of the
world as potentious obstacle To an early
and successful issue of the war Tor the
entente nations and the United States over
Germany and her allies.
The present unsatisfactory status OF
high Russian officials j. followed by ru-
mors that Turkey is trailing in the foot
steps of Germany in an endeavor TO effect
peace terms with Russia. Ii l. said that
Turkey offers complete opening of the
Dardanelles to Russian ships a compen-
sations. Ii j. also said that Turkey will
settle the Armenian question if Russia will
Law down her arms. Officials of the Coun-
ell Of Workmen and Soldiers Delegates
say an appeal i being drawn declaring
against separate peace.
Russian troops and Teutonic enemies
continue almost inactive in trenches be-
tween the Baltic sea and the Danubian re-
gion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
DINNER FOR MEXICAN OFFICIALS.

Fifteen or twenty Brownsville business
men will entertain Colonel Tirzo Gonzales
military commander in Matamoros, Mayor
Gonzales and other Mexican military and
civilian official sat Pauls cafe at dinner
at o'clock tonight. This Is To he re-
turn hospitality for a dinner given BY the
Mexcan officials some days ago. Colo
,,,l I.t,.h .-.d o.h"~ "ii,r~- nf F.-i " i~n
MI lr ..rur. the -n-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
German lnterned Ships
To Be Used By US.

WASHINGTON. ID. g., May l5.-For-
mcr German steamships in Philippine
ports will he utilized To bring hemp from
the United States for the manufacture Of
binder cord needed for farming operations
nthis country, Secretary of Commerce
Redfield announced today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
President Cancels
Meeting Of Cabinet

WASHINGTON. ID. C., May l5.-Presi-
dent Wilson today cancelled cabinet
meeting 80 that he and Mrs. Wilson could
attend the wedding of Miss Mini McAdoo
and Ferdinand Mohrenschidt of the Rus
sian embassy staff.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15

PETRoGRAD, May 15.-General Alexis
Brussiloff, commander in chief OF the Rus
sian armies on the southwestern front. and
General Gurko. commander on the western
front, have resigned. Their designations
will he acted on after n successor to Mn
lister Guckhoff j. appointed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
Surgeons of MifdIe
West Asked to Help

GREAT LAKES, ILL.,, May 15.-An ap-
peal to physicians and surgeons through
ont the Middle West to perform operations
which would make acceptable men who
have been rejected n naval recruits be-
cause Of some minor physical ailment was
issued by Captain Moffctt commanding
the i'n.tel .a;es rayal trimming Seh .ei
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
APPROPRIATION RECORDS us,
CONGRESS SHATTERED TODAY
BRITISH NETS CATCH
NEARLY 100 U-BOATS
(By Associated Press.)

AMSTERDAM, Holland, May
I5.-The Germans have about
325 submarines in operation and
about eighty to one hundred have
been lost through British nets
alone, according to the TELEGRAPH
which prints an interview with a
member Of the crew of the U-58.
This is the submarine which sunk
Dutch grain ships in February.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
London Engineers
Return to Work
tBy Associated Press.)

LONDON, May l5.-About fifty per
cent of the engineers on strike in Manches-
ter returned to work today and it is ex-
pected others will follow tomorrow. The
striking engineers in Liverpool also re-
turned To work today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
Insu|ted Flag. He
Is Stabbed to Death

CHICAGO. ILL.,. May 15.-Michael Lasso
of Gary. Indiana. was stabbed 10 death
when he and two other Austrians made IN
sulting remarks about mn American flag
hanging before the home Of Nicolas Usa-
hch, naturalized Serbian.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
SSSSsSSSSS,SSSSSSS,
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 ut New Orleans:
Tonight and Wednesday. fair: light t.
gentle easterly winds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
SOCIALIST CONFERENCE POSTPONED

cording to the Politken the bureau for the
proposed neutral peace conference will
probably issue a statement that the inter-
national socialist conference M Stockholm,
scheduled 20 open tomorrow. j. postponed.
ft" r.r .n- H.r~ nrrnt di -ati-far-
m VI ir.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
thy Associated Ircss.)

LONDON, May Is. - The Germans
lounched a heavy attack on British posi-
tions in Bullccourt Ii j. officially stated
the Germans were repulsed at Bulecourt,
but that the British advanced posts in the
northwestern portion of the village were
forced back short distance
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
Southwestern Summary.

North Texas. generally clear: -.
Central Texas. generally clear: 56.
Fast Texas. generally clear: 61.
Gulf Coast. generally clear: 60.
West Texas. generally clear: -.
Arkansas. Generally clear: ~.
Louisiana. generally clear: -.
Oklahoma. generally clear. III.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
Grandson of Busch
Joins Marine Corps
(By Associated Press.D

CHICAGO, ILL.,. May 15.-Among the
more than one hundred enlisted men in the
United States marine corps here j. Joe T..
Magnus. grandson of the late Adolphus
Busch Of St Louis.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
lRy Associated Iress.l

PARIS, May l5.-General Petain is ap-
pointed commander in chief of the French
armies operating on the French front at
q cabinet meeting today. General Neville
Is placed in command of group of ar
mics. General Foch, prominent in the
Marne and User battles, succeeds General
Petain a. chief Of staff Of the ministry of
war
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
PEACE
CONFERENCE
TO BE HELD

AMSTERDAM. Holland, May ia
Budapest dispatch says the Hungarian So
cety of Journalists are to call 40 con
gress of the members in some neutral cap
ital 10 discuss the question Of a speedy
peace.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15

PARIS, May 15.-An attack made last
night by the Germans on an extended
front was repulsed by French fire. it j.
officially stated The Germans got a
footing only in one advanced trench.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
(By Associated fress. }

BERLIN, May Is. 80 Chancellor Won
Bethmann- Iolweg declined today to dis
cuss peace interpretations, saying it would
not serve the country's interests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
General Neville to
Command Group of
ArmieS--FOCh
Chief Staff
(Ey Associated Press. !

ROME, Italy, May l5.-The italians be-
gan a new offensive today making prog
ress on the slopes of Montecucco and the
hills east of Gorilla and vertobicza. A
number Of prisoners are being brought in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
SPECULATION
CURbING ALL
GRAINS May
BE RESULT
OF ACTION

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May l5.-Sentiment is
manifested on the board of trade that the
action yesterday of the directors in forbid
ding further trading in May corn and oats
and suspending for two days all purchases
OF wheat except for the liquidation of con-
tracts was but forerunner for dractic
steps to be undertaken to curb speculation
In all garins.
The official statement by President
Griffin uf the board on the suspension of
trading ISSUED Monday morning, foil rvs
AT a special meeting of the board of
directors held this morning, it was decided
to discontinue all trading in May corn and
Mayoats. 1t was further decided that for
May ats. 1t was further decided that fir
wheat whatever will be permitted except
to hquidate existing contracts.
'The latter action automatically debars
any individual, firm corporation or gov
ernment from bidding up the price of
wheat. The directors further restricted
the operation in wheat by confining those
dealers desiring to close existing contracts
to maximum price which is based on
Saturdays close.
''Thc action of the board has been taken
after consultation with the accredited rep
resentatives of the allied governments
Likewise every step followed by n has
been in cooperation with this government
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
70 DISCUSS FOOD CONTROL LAWS.
by Associated Press.D

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 15.-Food
control legislation and the food situation
in the United States ana THE allied conn-
tries will be discussed tonight at confer
cnce of President Wilson, Secretary Ious-
ton and members of the senate and house
agriculture committees.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15
Local Observations.

The following local weather observa-
lions are issued today by Mrs. A. w. Reed.
Brownsville, and covers the period of
twelve hours ending at a. IN today:
Maximum temperature .......... T3.O
Minimum temperature .......... $50
Rarometric pressure ..... :n11
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15

BERLIN, May 15.-The German crow
princes troops captured -. Ebert farm. 0
the Ai>ne front, army headquarters an
nounces.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-15

sS.s go ss.s 80 = !.
Evening journal., 1917-03-02
REBEKAH ASSEMBLY
IS ORGANIZED HERE
/. 0. 0. F. Sister Lodge
Names Mrs. ]. E. Douty
First President
700 WOMEN IN
NEW ORGANIZATION

Members of the Daughters Of Re-
bekah of this State having succeeded IN
instituting six lodges of the order here
with a membership Of about 700 women,
have organized a Rebekah Assembly,
which is similar 20 the Grand Lodge OF
Odd Fellows in this State The organi-
zation was effected yesterday afternoon
by Mrs. Hattie M. Mendel, Of Philadel-
phia, secretary of the Pennsylvania As
sembly, and Edwin l. Ritter, past grand
master Of the Pennsylvania Grand
Lodge.
The officers OF the new assembly
elected yesterday are: Mrs. Julia r.
Douty, Of this city. president; Mrs.
Helena Lynch, Dover, vice-president; /;
Mrs. Ella NJ. Fisher, this city, warden /;
Mrs. Emma f. Buckley. this city, sec
retary; Miss Kate X. Price, this city.
treasurer; Mrs. Norma Grubb. Grubbs.
marshal; Mrs. Bertha Petitdemange,
Grubbs, conductor; Miss Florence
Marshall. Harrington, chaplain; Mrs.
Margaret A. Heath. Frankford, inside
guard; Mrs. Efiie M, Parvis, Dover,
outside guard.
The next meeting OF the assembly
will be held on the third Thursday in
October.
The installation was witnessed by
Grand Master George M. Bailey.
Grand Secretary w. w. Douty and
Grand Lodge Representative w. w.
Crossman.
Evening journal., 1917-03-02
kent COUNTY BUILDING
State House ADDITION
STAFF Correspondent

STAFF Correspondent
DOVER, Del, March 2.-The legls-
lative committee appointed to investi-
gate the adyisability OF the purchase
by the State Of the Kent county build
ing at Dover in order to convert it
into an addition TO the State House,
met with a committee representing
the Kent County Levy Court, at noon
today. It was agreed to accept the
offer Of the county to sell the building
for $25,0O0 A bill will be drawn and
presented to the Legislature author
izing the State to purchase the build
ing
After this transaction has been COM
pleted the county will expend all or a
portion OF the purchase price in re-
modelling the Court House building at
Dover. and locating the various coun-
ty offices in that building. The propo-
sition won the approval OF the judges
Of the State courts and the members
of the Kent county bar, and the deci-
sion 10 purchase the building was
unanimous OF the part of the men,
bers of the legislative committee. The
committee consists Of Senator'S Bar
nard, Wharton apd Representatives
Jones, Kersey and Tarburton.
Evening journal., 1917-03-02
Mr.. miller URGES
ARMINC OF SHIPS
Congressman in Speech Ad-
vocates Bill Giving Presi-
dent Authority
SAYS NATION WILL
SUPPORT CONGRESS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
WASHINGTON, D. c., March a.
CONGRESSMAN Thomas w. Miller, OF
Delaware, was one Of the members Of
the House who spoke in favor of Civ
ing the President authority and money
TO arm merchant ships OF this coun-
try. Mr.. Miller spoke during the de-
bate over the important measure last
night. Il probably is one Of the last,
II not the last speech Mr.. Miller will
make, as his term expires on Sunday
He said:
"Mr. Chairman, it is high time that
a measure OF this character be brought
before this House. 1 intend to vote
for it as It is reported from the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs, without any
change. On the 3rd of February, the
President notified us that he had dis
missed the German Ambassador, and
in his message to Congress he referred
to the Sussex note of April IS, 1916,
in which he notified the German Gov
ernment that if ships were sunk with
out warning or summons he would
sever diplomatic relations. The Ger
man Government thereupon promised
not to do so. The recent order OF the
Imperial German Government has
been shown to be absolutely illegal in
international law by the gentleman
from Pennsylvania, Mr.. Temple. and
/ want to disagree with the gentleman
who spoke today. who stated that we
should not consider international law.
II we do not consider international
law, why consider civil or domestic
law in our own government?
"Since that order went into effect
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1917-03-02
INTERNATIONAL
CRISIS TURNS

Government learns millions have
been "l0aned" TO Carranza by
6erman sources i'm this country.
Government works on Cuban and
Costa Rican angles TO German plot.
Congress expected to act quickly
on armed neutrality measure.
Secretary Lansing, in reply TO
Sene.e request aud on Wilson's
orders. sent fhe Senate statement
that Iimmerman's Mexican Japan
eSe plot letter was authentic.
House passed armed neutrality
bill with only 13 opposing.
Congress plans 10 substitute
stronger Senate measure for II.
President ready 10 sign Il as
soon as II passed and then 60 act
promptly In arming American Ves-
sells.
Filibuster apparently vanished
Senate proceeds with naval apprO-
priati0n bill.
Government learns Ambassador
Bernst0ril gave instructions TO Ger
man consuls In United States at
time of Zimmerman letter. cover
Ing dismgntliBg of German interned
vessels ard other business.
Evening journal., 1917-03-02
LEE EVADES LAW.

When the case Of Nathaniel w Lee
lharged with nonsupport by his wife'
vas called in City Court this morn
hg. Lee failed to appear. Upon the
motion of Assistant City Solicitor
Lynn, a capias was issued for his ar
rest and the case continued until to-
morrow morning. j. Frank Ball rep
tesents Lee.
Mrs. Lee, who lives at Newark, IN
brmed the court that she had been
n court five different times to testify
n the ease and asked that something
be done to relieve her of coming to
mis- city every day, The court direct
ID that the police captain notify her
when her husband was arrested, and
hat she need not return until she
received such notification. Lee is
4 conductor on the Newport and Stan
lon division of the trolley company.
Evening journal., 1917-03-02

zone hundred years young today"
pehu Roberts, WilmingtOns oldest
pttizen, is celebrating his centenary
anniversary and greeting his many
Arends at the home OF his daughter
Mrs. Mary d. McClintock, No. 502
Bayard avenue.
The day Is especially significant to
1fr Roberts because the notice taken
Df his centenary by city officials
Mayor Price had asked that citizens
display flags IN honor of the day.
Members of the City Council last
night adopted resolutions extending
the congratulations of the Council
and the city to Mr.. Roberts. The
resolution was introduced by Coun-
Gilman Williams. of the Twelfth
ward. who stated Mr.. Roberts was
one OF his constituents. The resolu-
Gon expressed the wish that as Mr..
Roberts during his long life had seen
the country go through one war to
Victory, he should live to see the
n5untry emerge victoriously from the
present international trouble.
The resolution was adopted unani.
snousiy and Clerk Simmons was directed
to send copy Of IL to Mr. Roberts Mr.
WILLIAMS also stated the centenariar
would be glad 20 have many Of the coun-
eilmen call upon him.
In compliance with the request Of
Mayor Price TO display the nationa
nolors today in honor of Mr.. Roberts
birthday anniversary, Mahlon Belts
registrar Of tho Water Department, hae
small American flags displayed at eacf
rs the windows Of his department open
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1917-03-02
VETS AND DRYS'
TEST Strength
At DOVER TODAY
VFilmington-Rural Ne W
Castle Local Option Bill
Up This Afternoon
|OFFER AMENDMENTS
FOR State wide Vote
Stan Correspondent.

Stan Correspondent.
STATE HOUSE, DOVER, Del,
March 2.-The dry" forces of the
House. under the direction of the Rev.
z. C. Prettyman. superintendent Of
the 'Anti-Saloon League, started clear
ing decks as soon as they arrived in
Dover this morning preparatory to
calling up the Wilmington and rural
New Castle resubmission bill, which
is special order for o'clock this
afternoon. The indications are that
the "drys" are in control of the House
and have strength enough with votes
to spare to pass the bill in that branch
to provide for a special election
throughout entire New Castle county
next fall on the liquor license ques-
tion.
It will probably be after 3 o'clock
when the vote is taken, as several
amendments to the bill will be offered
and voted on and there will also like
ly be several addresses for and
against the measure. There are at
least three amendments talked Of, and
it seems certain that two will be Of
fered. One of those will be TO make It
Statewide resubmission bill and the
other to provide for a vote every
eight or ten years on the question, the
supporters OF this amendment claim
ing that It would take the question out
OF politics.
The present bill provides for the
Governor to appoint special officers
from lists submitted by the "drys"
and "wets" to hold the election. A
, tallSed-of amendment is to have the
election officers who served al the
general election, last fall conduct the
special election.
The "drys' apparently have strength
enough to vote down all Of these
amendments, although at least one Of
two of the "drys" will support th5
amendments to make it Statewide re.
submission and vote on the question at
stated periods. Representative Ahern, OF
New Castle, stated this morning that he
win support these amendments and IL
is also understood that Representative
Green, Of Pencader hundred is also IA
vorable to these amendments and told
some Of the "wet" leaders on the train
this morning that he would support
them.
The ''wets" are appealing to the
"drys' to support these amendments
from the standpoint Of fairness. They
argue that if the "drys" are going to
force the vote on Wilmington, where
they assert the sentiment is not for it,
/ they should make it Statewide.
Three members are absent today
who, it is claimed, would likely op-
CONTINUED on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1917-03-02
EDEN LODGE AFFAIRs

The class Of Eden Lodge. No. "a
J. o. o. f.. received the second de-
gree last night The candidates Of
BrandywineL Lodge also were present.
All the candidates above will re-
ceive the third degree on next Thurs
day night. Twelve applications for the
March 10 class were received.
John 5. Stewards team is leading
in the 1000 members campaign.
An important meeting of the ba-
zaar committee will be held Tues
day night The woman's auxiliary
which is taking a great interest in
the bazaar, will also be present.
Evening journal., 1917-03-02

the purchase Of smclter plants wner-
ever available in Carranza's republic.
The money was sent in spite OF
warning by the United States Gov
ernment that such loans would not
have the support OF this government
unless all details of the arrangements
between the loaning parties and Car
ranzt met with the approval of the
United States.
This was just one Of the countless
developments which began coming to
light. today following official disclos-
ure by President Wilson and Secre-
I tary Lansing of carefully planned
plot to unite Mexico and Japan with
the Imperial German Government in a
war on the United States.
1t was definitely established today
that full instructions to German con
suls in the United States were sent TO
Won Bernstorff at the same tinl0 as
? the Zimmerman letter."
Evening journal., 1917-03-02
MRS. Shepard TO Be
QUEEN THEATRE SPEAKER

mrs. Lulu Loveland Shepard, OF
Etah, will speak on ''Mormonism" at
he Queen Theatre Sunday afternoon.
rhe lecture will be given under the
auspices Of the churches cooperating
N the church efficiency campaign.
Norris o. Morgan will give a
Ewenty-minuts organ recital in con-
section with the service and George
d King will lead the chorus. One
y the special numbers TO be sung
" the choir will be Palmers Master
he Tempest is Raging Anotner
lumber will probably be wounded
or Our Transgressions," by Morris