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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
7 men ARE
VICTIMS OF
ASSASS|NS

Francisco Ramirez and Luciano Garza
were murdered sometime early Thursday
morning on the outskirts of the city of
Matamoros. The two men were driving to
Matamoros with wagon load Of milk,
which CARA supplied to customers in the
Mexican city.
Mexican officials have so far been un-
able to find any trace Of the murderer or
murderers, nor has any reason for the
crime been discovered. The bodies were
found by an automobile party late Thurs
day afternoon, lying by the side of the
road. Each man had received two pistol
bullets through the head.
Both men lived on the Longorenio ranch,
twelve miles below Matamoros. Ramirez
Is said TO have been ranchman and Gar
"a has been selling milk in Matamoros for
months. A the two men were Just enter
ing the city il Is thought that the crime
was committed through some motive other
than robbery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
TEACHERS SHOW PATRIOTISM.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, April l3.-Fif-
-een hundred school teachers Joined III
singing "America" and salutine the flag
at the opening here this morning of the
thirtythrd annual convention of the Cen
tral Illinois Teachers association. The
convention will continue two DAYS and will
have among it, prominent speakers Presi-
dent Charles w. Dabnev Of the University
q Cincinnati. President Walter A. Jessup
OF the State University Of Iowa. DR.. Ed
ward 4. Steiner of GrinnelI College, and
Df. Charles II. Emerson, dean Of the Indi-
ana University School Of Medicine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
BIG MEETING or MACHINERY MEN
Especial to The Hernld.) \

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 13.-Ways in
which the machinery trade may ''dot its
Bit in the present national conflict will
be considered here during the next three
days by one of the largest gatherings OF
machinery men ever held in this country.
The gathering embraces the annual meet
ings of the American Supply and Machin-
cry Manufacturers association, the Ma
tlonal Supply and Machinery Dealers as
sociation and the Southern Supply and
Machinery Dealers association. The three
organizations are AT closely affiliated and
the program calls for joint sessions a.
wei n for separate sessions for the trans
action of such business a. may arise.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
SAN BENTrO is AMONG TOWNS
COUNTED AS ALREADY ARRIVED
Has About it Look OF Substantially That Indi-
Gates Its Having Reached Position That
Assures the Towns Future
BY JOSEPH M. HURT, JR.
(Staff Correspondent of The Brownsville HeraId)

some cabbage, laid them on the counter
and asked for u Ford. lie bought the ear
and drove it home, sending his wagons OF
back by the drivers. In fact, during the
past season, il only took two wagon loads
Of cabbage 10 buy Ford.
AUTOS BY THE HUNDREDS SOLD.
During the past eight months, the firm
of Mayer and Tooan has sold within th.
territory from San Benito to Donna, q
hundred and thirty Fords, about three
fonrths OF them in San Benito. This i
an average of one every other day. Dur
ing the past twelve months, Mr.. j. A. Ora.
ham sold a hundred and twenty eight
0verlands alone; during one period Of thir-
ty days he sold fifteen Bucks. In view
of these facts, one j. justified in sayinf
that ear day IS sold in San Benito.
Speaking of automobiles, San Benite
claims 10 be the father of the damon,
Loop Highway, now nearing completion
Mr.. j. A. Graham, one of its citizens. i
president, and last summer he and Mr.
George. A Toolan campaigned all over thu
Valley in behalf Of it.
From the point of view of municipal i'm
provements, as well a. in business way
the city is well ahead. In addition to light
water, and ice, it has also sewerage, an,
ornamental street lights. In these respects
lit il extremely wide awake. Ii also ha,
a commission form Of government, with I
mayor and two commissioners. II has man,
miles of excellent sidewalks
SCHOOLS OF HIGH EXCELLENCE.
The schools at San Benito are said to b,
the best in the Valley, outside of Browns
vile. This may be a question of persona
opinion, but there Is no doubt that in th'
number of buildings and teachers, il j,
ahead Of any. There are three separate
brick school buildings, with a full corp'
lof teachers. They further tell YOU viii
pardonable pride that the high school il
the best this side of Houston, on which
question far be it from me to pass. Ger
tainly, though. it is a most up-to date in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
Importance Of Food
Situation Stressed
(By Associated rress.)

DALLAS, Tex, Apr. 13.-Carl vrooman,
assistant secretary of agriculture, touring
the country to impress the people with the
Importance of food production a. meas
ure of national safety, made an address
here this afternoon in connection with the
home economies week program.
lie ointed ont that owing TO the estimat
ed shortage in the wheat crop and the
heavy demands due TO the war. il was 10
the interest of the country that production
of crops be gwen greater consideration
than ever before.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
MOBILIZE
VALLEY TO
RAISE US,
FOODS, IS
THE plan

The mobilization of the irrigated areas
OF the Lower Rio Grande Valley 10 plant
foods for the United States in war under
the direction of the United States depart
ment Of agriculture, is a proposal that w.
j. Doyle of Houston. industrial commits
sioner for the Gulf Coast Lines, will place
before the people of the Valley in few
days.
Mr.. Doyle, i'm telegram 10 A. =. Gim-
bic, general agent at Brownsville for the
ST. Louis Brownsville & Mexico railroad,
today requested that efforts to be made AZ
once TO have farmers at each of the sta
tions in the Valley hold mass meetings and
name delegates 10 meet Mr.. Doyle in
Brownsville on Monday, al which time
complete information and data for proper
submission TO the United States depart
ment of agriculture will be requested lie
asked particularly that the exact acreage
available for the planting of various food
and feedstuffs be brought by the dele
gates.
The mass meetings are requested TO dis
cuss whether or not they viii be willing to
offer all of the Lower Rio Grande Valley
as whole, 10 the supervision of the fed
eral department of agriculture, for the
planting of whatever crops are specified.
The station agents at the various towns
in the Valley were expected today to ar
range for the holding of the meetings on
Saturday, when the delegates to the
Brownsville meeting will be named.
Mr.. Gimble called on several Browns
vile business men and prominent farmers
today -and found them -uklling To co.uper>
ate with the government for as large a
supply of crops from the Valley a. possi-
BILE. Ii was pointed, out, however, that
only two crops may be planted at this time
cotton and corn, the winter truck crops
not being planted until the early fall Mr.
Doyle was expected on his arrival in
Brownsville 10 supply additional details in
connection with the proposal,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
PREDICTS BIG
NAVAL BATTLES
MILITARY CRITIC FOR SWITZERLAND
PAPER SAYS U. S. ENTRY FORE
SHADOWS NAVAL ACTIVITY.

BERNE, Switzerland, April 13.-The
military critic of the Basel Nachrichien
believes that the entrance into the war of
the powerful American fleet viii "sooner
or later lead 10 a revival of an aggres-
sive sea policy against Germany and prob
ably will. eliminate in n great battle which
will put the Dardaneles in the shade
He says the allied fleets will find be-
hind the German coast defense "an oppo-
nent who knows what disastrous result the
success Of such an Anglo-American under
taking will have for his Falherland.''
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13

RIO JANIERO, Brazil, Apr 13.-For-
eign Minister Lauro Muller has cabled the
Brazilian Minister in Berlin asking him to
urge all Brazilians in Germany TO leave the
country in twenty-four hours. A decree
has been issued Withdrawing the cxequa-
tur~ of German consuls.
The ministers Of France and Great Brit
ain conferred Mt length with DIR. Muller.
Renewed anti-German demonstrations
occurred last night Crowds gathered be-
fore the German club and hooted, after
which they visited the legations of Chile
and Argentina and cheered the ministers of
the two republics.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13

San Benito is town not 50 much in the
making as already made. What San Be
nito is today, other towns in the Valley
growth continues. There is about San Be
nito a look Of substantially which indi-
Gates that it has already reached such n
lposition that its future Is assured, and in
fact in part already realized. For in
stance, it has three school buildings, sew
eral really city mercantile establishments
two banks with combined deposits of halt
million, and garages and auto sales con-
Germs which average as high as a car q
day sold. In speaking of such a place, one
does not have to point ont the things
which promise big things; one simply has
to look around to see big things done nj
ready, and still bigger ones promised. One
can visit for only short while in San BE-
nito and see unmistakable evidences OF ac-
tual wealth, Of prosperity actually realized
of prophecies already fulfilled,
| Bank deposits are a pretty good indica-
tion of a city's actual, as opposed to IT.
potential wealth; people do not put money
in banks unless they possess something
more than prospects. The total bank de.
posts Of the two banks in San Benito cr
March lacked just five thousand dol
lars Of reaching the half million mark. Oh
March 5, 1916, they were only S27l 900, M
increase OF almost hundred per cent. Oi
course a part of this is due to the none,
brought in by the soldiers, but a good par
of il comes from the natural growth of the
county,. The bank buildings are handsome
ones, and the fixtures of one of them il
particular are really such a would be gen
orally found only in metropolitan financia
institutions.
In addition to bank. deposits, automo-
biIes are pretty good Indication oi wheth-
3pr-wste( - frud< -ra~h: - Pcriniiy
when the people buy them outright and moi
on credit, as | understand they do in Sar
Beniio. On dealer told me an amusing
story of how. during the past season a
Young farmer came in with the weight
checks which he had just received foI
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
Must Fly Flag By
City's Ordinance

GLOBE, Ariz., April 13.-An American
flag must fly from every business house
store front and vehicle in Globe as a re
suit of an ordinance passed by the city
council last night. A fine of 5000 is pro
vided for the first offense. Business con.
Germs will lose their city license for th'
second offense.. The ordinance provides il
necessary, declared Mayor Barclay, spec.
ial policemen will be sworn in TO help en-
force the ordinance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13

BERLIN, Apr Is. - The preliminary
success Of strong British attacks against
Anges and Given oily en- Gohelle on the
northern wing of the Arras battle field
were balanced by German counter thrusts,
it is officially stated today. Minor en-
gagements occurred on the roads from
Peronne to Cambrai and Lecatelet, be-
tween Gouzeaucourt and Hargicourt yes
terday. French attacks on both banks OF
the Somme this morning failed from Ar
ras Gavrelle road to the River Scarpe.
British divisions, attacking twice, were re-
pulsed with heavy losses. Several at
tacks southeact of Arras failed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
BENCH SHOW AT BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE, Nd, April l3-The an
nual bench show Of the Maryland Kennel
club, which opened here today, bids fair
to be one Of the most successful exhib-
tions of blooded dogs ever held in this
section. Prominent kennels throughout the
country have sent their blue -blooded win
ners TO the show All OF the popuaIr
breeds are well represented. Judging be-
gan this morning and will be continued
until the show closes tomorrow night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
NORMAL SCHOOLS TO DEBATE.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, April l3.-Consider-
able interest il manifested in student CIR
cleS II the first annual debate To be held
here tomorrow between teams representing
the Arkansas State Normal School and the
West Tennessee Normal School Tenes-
see viii have the affirmative and the Ark
ansas the negative side Of the question:
"Resolved That three fourth vote Of iu-
rors should ~ sufficient for the return
of verdict in all jury trials"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
Gulf Coast Line
Officials Coming

President j. s. Pyeatt and General
Counsel Frank Andrews Of the Gulf Coast
lines, accompanied by former Congress
man Il. l.. Henry and 4 number Of railroad
bond holders arrived in lIarlingen today
and are spending the afternoon making a
tour of the upper branch line. The party
will arrive here this afternoon at six
O'Clock and will take dinner this evening
in Matamoros.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
Seize Wireless In
Home German Baron

SEATTLE. Wash, April ia wireless
apparatus set mp in the residence of Baron
and Mrs. Frederick Won Iichtenow has
been seized. Federal Officers would moi
discuss the seizure which il j. understood
has been due 10 an admission by the ba-
roneSs that before coming to Seattle from
Germany she passed competitive exam
ination for u telearapher in one of tn,
German military offices.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
General Problems
OF War Discussed

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Apr. 13.-Gener-
al problems caused by the entrance of the
United States into the world war were dis
cussed at conference between President
Wilson and French Ambassador Jusser-
and, preliminary TO the arrival here of the
French committee headed by Minister OF
Justice yiviani Ii j. definitely establish
ed the commission will include General
Joffre, representing the French army.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
PACIFIC COAST COLLEGE REGATTA
Especial To The Herald.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. April 13.-Af-
ter a years absence from the athletic pro-
gram, the annual triangular regatta be-
tween the eight-oared crews of Washing
ton, California and Leland Stanford. Jr.
universities will be held tomorrow morn
ing on the Oakland estauary. The Olym-
pic club eight Of this city j. slated to bat
tie the third varsity and freshman boats
II ! special preliminary 70 the h'r re-
aa....
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
DEFENSE AREAS
ON THE COAST
UNITED STATES ANNOUNCES GER
TAIN AREAS AND REGULATIONS
FOR MOVEMENT OF VESSELS.

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. April 13.-An
executive order designating defensive
areas on the coast of the United States
and its insular possessions was made pub
lie today, including regulations governing
the movements Of vessels in these waters
The statement says the United States dis
flicted by force of arms If the regulations
are disregarded.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
Rider Will Retrace
Paul Revere's Route

BOSTON. Mass. Apr. 13.-Cities along
the route of Paul Revere's ride in 1775 to
warn farmers of the approach of the Brit
ish troops will cooperate in a special OBJ
servance Of Patriots Day, April 10. A
rider in continental uniform will go over
the route from Boston 10 Lexington and a
patriotic celebration will be held in each
place through which he passes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
German Consul Officer is Freed.

Ell PASO, Tex, Apr. 13.-German Vice
Consul Reuer, of Juarez, who was arrest
ed yesterday for violating orders Of fed
eral officials forbidding him going 10 and
from points in Texas and Mexico, was re-
leased today upon his hiving signed an
agreement to remain in Juarzer and not To
return to the United States without per-
mission from the proper officials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
THREE BROTHERS CELEBRATE.
Especial tO The Hprald1

STURGlS, Mich, April l3.-The Jacobs
brothers, Crebllion. John and Thomas, to-
day began their annual series Of birthday
celebrations John was born Sl years ago
today. Crebillion will be s3 years old next
Tuesday, and the following day Thomas
will enter upon his SOth year. All are In
remarkable health considering their ad-
vanced wears.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
Don't Pay Rent if
Home Head Enlists

UNION HILL, N. j., Apr. 13.-Two
hundred and fifty tenants of houses owned
by James Usher were notified today by
Usher that he viii not charge rent to fam
lies in which the principal wage Garner
enlists for war. He also offers to help
support such families in other ways.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
SEE GERMAN
COMMERCE
RAIDER IN
THE GULF
OF MEXICO

GALVESTON, Tex, April ia Ger
man commerce raider ia the gnise of "a
sailing ship has entered the Gulf OF Mexi-
60, according 70 \ radio message from an
unnamed British steamer to ship which
has arrived here. The raider i said 10
have entered the gulf through the Yuca-
tan channel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
kitchin is Greeted
By General Applause

WASHINGTON, d. G., Apr. 13.-Greai
applause from both sides of the house
greeted Representative Kitchn when he
began his opening statements today in be-
half of the s7,0OO,O00,000 war revenue
measures. II Is interpreted To mean the
bill would pass and that no effort viii bs
made to depose kitchin as the majority
leader for voting against the war resolu-
tion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 13--Under an or
der issued by Jacob Loeb, president Of the
board Of education, all high school boys,
six thousand in number, over sixteen, will
~ released from school work beginning
VI rdlv. provided ihrv are wiliag w wv ~
~a.s y- ty-. ....y farms.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
Churches Will Make
Sunday atriotic Day
tRy Associated Press.l

BOSTON, Mass, Apr. l3.-Sunday will
be observed as patriotic day by the
churches of Massachusetts. The -ecruit
ing committee of the state committee of
public safety has asked clergymen to
preach on the need Of men for various
branches Of the military and naval service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
AMERICANS BUY NORWEGIAN SHIPS

LONDON, Apr. ia Copenhagen dis
patch says Danish newspapers report that
Americans are buying majority of the
Norwegian ships under construction in
American ship yards. They are said TO
have purchased more than 100000 tons in
the last few DAYS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
CHESTER NOW HOLDS FUNERALS s
(By Associated l'ress.)

CHESTER, Pa, Apr. 13.-Revised fig
ures show that one hundred and twenty
two persans lost their lives in the Eddy
stone explosion, and that fifty persons re-
main in the Ae-+cspitals, twelve Of them be-
ing in a serious condition. Funerals are
being held today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
THREE ARE ELECTR0CUTED.
lRY AHsncinfed prees

MALESTER, Okla, Apr. 13-Chester
Taylor, Charles Young and Willie Williams,
negroes, all convicted of murder, were
electrocuted here this morning
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
NEUTRAL SHIP is T0RPEDOED.

NEW YORK, Apr. 13.-The torpedoing
and sinking Of the Danish steamship Daisy
and the British schooner Greenwood by
German submarines III the Mediterranean
j. rsl.or:rd h; survivors, arrnins here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
NEW YORK ATHLETES TO DRILL.

NE WYORk, Apr. l3.-Members of the
New York Athletic club viii reformed into
two divisions for military and physical
training drills under the direction of United
States army officers. One division will be
for possible active service and the other
for home defense
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13

PARIS, April l3.-The French made an
attack this morning on the front north OF
st. Quentin. The official statement says
the Germans resisted desperately but the
French captured several lines of trenches,
taking prisoners and a considerable num-
Der of machine guns. The French also
made further gaines east of Coucy LaviIle,
taking prisoners and booty.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
Allies to Recruit Citizens in U. S.

WASHINGTON, ID. O., Apr. 13.-With
the approval Of Attorney General Gregory,
Chairman Webb of the house judiciary
committee today introduced bill ~ allow
the allied governments in recruit tl'nir s-it Nv
....n- III lh, .iI..L >.atp~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13
ORDER SUBJECTS
BRAZIL TO LEAVE
URGED BY OWN GOVERNMENT 70
QUIT GERMANY IN "a HOURS-GER-
MAN ExE0UATURS WITHDRAWN.

SOA PAULO, Brazil, Apr. 13.-The Of
nee ~ the Diario Alemano, pro German
organ, was wrecked last night by mob
Of pro-ally sympathizers. The presses
were destroyed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-13

OF GERMAN
TROOPS ON
WIDE Line
ARE TAKEN

LONDON, April 13.-German positions
on wide front have been captured by the
British after severe fighting, il is official
ly announced The front attacked extended
from a point north of Hangicourt TO the
village of Motzencouture.
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-23

his bank, borrows on secured note
enough money to redeem the check.
The difference between these two
transactions, of course, lies In the
fact that the individuals act in
writing such check would be ille-
gal, whereas counties and munich
palities have recognized practice
of issuing warrants in excess of their
visible resources and of having them
honored at banks and valued as safe
interest-bearing investments.
This, then, is the condition in
which the county finds itself today:
bonded to its legal limit, with interest
bearing O us in addition for $751;
900, unable to incur any but the most
necessary and pressing obligations
until next March and, in the mean
time, drawing on the money which
will be paid into the treasury then
in the form of taxes.
1t is to afford an explanation OF
reasons for this condition that The
Courier will publish the articles based
on information from County Auditor
Bissell and other officials. These
should be read and preserved. SO that
their future discussion may assist in
fixing the responsibility for the situa-
ton and, If possible, devising meth
cd to avoid the same difficulty in the
future
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-23

ca. This message reflects the senti-
ment of the vast majority of Ameri.
cans. It has been plain from the
outset that the people Of this coun-
try had no desire to become entangled
in the politics or the jealousies Of
the European nations. 1t no longer
is denied that some Of the weakness
Of the Italians can be charged to in
ternational politics among the allies,
dating back to incidents before
America entered the war and indeed
before there was war.
1t is because of our lack of interest
in anything of this sort that here in
America we cam see no reason for
opposition to the plan for an allied
war council. Only when we consider
European history and conditions are
we able to understand the opposition,
but even that does not impel any
sympathy for it.
Americans will furnish no opposi-
ton to the plan for supreme war
council. Their only concern has to
do with making it truly supreme in
stead of nominally responsible.