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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09

DALLAS. Tex, June 9.-The following
message and appeal was issued this morn
ing hy the federal reserve bank of Dali
las:
rs il worth few dollars to be an
American citizen! That i the question
before thousands of people today, cspec-
ially those of the farming class and those
connected with industries directly depend
cnt upon agriculture.
I'VE have been told repeatedly that we
are asking the agricultural classes To loan
money al time when they are least able
to do II. We have been told that during
the month of October the farmer and the
merchant with whom he deals would re-
Spond literally to the call Of the Liberty
Loan. The war will not wait nor will the
loan wait until October. We must find
some means Of meeting the situation. There
4 but one course open for patriotic men
who are affected BY the conditions Just
mentioned: namely, borrow the money
from the banks and repay IL when they re
ceive the r.,ney for their crops. The only
objection To- such course j. the fact that
the bond purchaser may have to pay more
interest 10 the bank than he viii receive
from his bond. Hundreds Of bankers are
willing To advance money for the pur-
chase of Liberty Bonds at less than the
usual rate of interest, but it j. useless to
deny or 10 attempt to explain away the
fact that some small loss may be involved
in this method of purchasing bonds. The
small sum represented by this loss in in
terest j. the price YOU are asked TO pay
for the privilege of being an American cit
izen. If lis worth il, see your banker to-
day. Every man in the eleventh federal
reserve district shoulde note Mr.. McAdoo's
statement issued last night in which he
says that the loan l. seven hundred mil
lion dollars short subscribed. This state
ment dissipateS forever the idea ''Wall
street" II a sort Of town pump connected
with I'M ineXhau@tiblc supply of gold.
"Wall street has declared itself to be a
collection of individuals who are ready 10
de- their part, but not to pay the just obli-
cations of the people of the eleventh fed
eral reserve district
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
Season. S lst Fish Story
Especial "a The IIcraldl

MERCEDES, Tex, June 9-II. r.
Blade, an emplove Of the Rio Grande
Hardware company can verify the truth
of the best fish story Of the present sea
son. lie was fishing in company with
other friends at the outlet of the pumping
plant at the Rio Grande and in leaning
over the water, lost his eye glasses. lie
continued fishing, succeeding in making a
good catch among which were couple of
catfish. Next morning he gave one of the
catfish Ia a fellow employe and purcha ed
Il new pair of glasses. One can not imagine
his astonishment when his fellow workman
handed him his eye glasses returning from
his dinner. They were found, unin jured
and undigestcd IN the catfish and both
gentlemen are willing 10 swear 10 an alii-
davit 10 substantiatc the truthfulness of
the story.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
MINE
IS IN FLAMES
So men DEAD
167 MISSING
RELIEF SENT
(By Associated Press.l

BUTTE, Mont, June 9-Thirty- five
men are reported dead and there is no
hope for the recovery of one hundred and
sixtyseven others trapped in an UNDER
ground fire in Spectacular mine near here
early today.
The fire started on the 2400 foot level,
communicated quickly to others, cutting off
all escape from the men on the lower levels.
Miners from adjoining property ordered
out for precaution, went to work as res
cuers, but owing to the smoke were unable
10 do much.
An hour after the outbreak of the fire
mime officials said they could account for
2l3 OF ll5 men who were in the shaft when
the fire started from the flames Of a ear
bide lamp.
Two hundred and thirteen men of the
four hundred and fifteen on the night shift
escaped through adjoining mines.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
GEN. MORTON MAY
QUIT HERE SOON
HIS NOMINATION FOR PROMOTION
TO MAJ0R-GENERAL FORECASTS
HIS EARLY DEPARTURE.

The nomination of Brigadier General
Charles q. Morton 10 promotion TO major
general, bringing him two stars i'm place
of the one he now wears a n brigadier,
means the early, removal Of General Nor
ton from the border for more important
work in connection with the organization
of the new armies, according 10 army Off
GERS at Fort Brown. Speculation j. that
the senate will rush through the nomina-
tions of the president of Generals Nor
ton, Morrison and Sibert, and that few
months more will see these commanders in
charge Of troops destined for foreign SER
vice
The nomination of the officers ahead Of
M least ten brigadiers who were ahead Of
them IN the list was the cause Of consid-
cradle surprise and conversation among
army people. Although it l. considered as
certain that all the present brigadiers will
soon be promoted, the action Of the presi-
dent promotes the men named over such
men "a General James Parker. General
Hunter l.iggett General Thomas +. Davis.
General Charles J. Bailey, General George
Bell ir.. General Henry A. Greene. Gen.
eral William A. Mann, General Frederick
:. Strong and General Harry F. Hodges.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
RECALL MONROE
MILITARY TOUR
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO PRESI-
DENT AND PARTY MADE IN
SPECTION OF DEFENSES.
Especial t. The IIcrald.D

NEW YORK, June "a hundred years
ago Yesterday New York was aglow with
flags and bunting in anticipation OF the
arrival in the city Of President James
Monroe and a large party Of notableS,
who were making three months Npre
paredness" tour for personal inspection
~ the military posts and other dcienSes
If the country. Leaving Washington the
first of June the party visited Baltimore
and PHILADELPHIA and arrived in New York
on June 9. crossing ovtr from Staten
Island in deliberately decorated barges.
During the several days stay in the me-
tropols President Monroe inspected the
new Notifications 1T the NarrowS, the
batteries at the lower end of Manhattan
and the military work that had remained
on Brooklyn heights after the revolution.
Each evening Of the visit was marked hy
banpuctS and other social functions.
An inspection of West Point followed
the visit to New York and then the party
began 4 tour Of New England, with stops
1T New Haven. Hartford, Springfield. Bo~-
ton and Portland IN each oi which cities
an inspection was made Of the militia COM
panics, the armores and gun factories.
Crossing New Hampshire and Vermont To
e)gdcnsburg. the party Travelled by boat
to Sackett's Iarbor and Niagara and
thence on To Buffalo and Detroit.
Throughout the tour President Monroe
wore the three cornerd hat, scarlet ,bor
dercd blue coat and buff breecheS of the
revolutionary period. Everywhere the
people greeted HIM with unhounded enthu-
~iasm. The newspapers called the times
the Era of Good Feeling and the eX-
preston has passed into history a 4
characteristic Of the Monroe adminiStra-
tion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
NAMED GUARDIAN
M'ALLEN HEIRS
COUNTY JUDGE APPOINTS A. WAYNE
WOOD-NAMES BOARD APPRAISERS
APPOINTMENTS TEMPORARY.

County Judge II. l.. Yates Yesterday af-
ternoon appointed A. Wayne Wood of the
First National bank temporary guardian
for the heirs in the estate of James h. Me-
Aleen, deceased. Ellis CLANCY. DR. G. II.
Thorn and ID. l.. Spero were appointed APP
praisers for the state. Judge Yates stated
that his action had been taken 10 protett
the interest of the heirs in the estate. which
is coming in for much litigation. The Ne
Allen will was admitted to probate last
week and Mrs. Margaret McAllen was ap-
pointed administrator.
Several suits have been filed against the
estate and in order that the minor heirs
may have the best protection available, il
is stated, Judge Yates appointed the new
guardian. The appointment will remain in
effect until the next regular term Of the
county court The estate is said 10 be val
ued at more than a million dollars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
GUARD OFFICERS
GO TO HOUSTON
CAPTAIN KINDER AND LIEUTENANT
CRAIG LEAVE FOR HOUSTON
BY ORDER GENERAL HULEN.

Captain T. 4. Kinder of the Brownsville
militia and Lieutenant W. q. Craig leave
this afternoon Tor Houston. where they
have been ordered 60 report to Brigadier
General John l.. llulen for organization
purposes Captain Kinder will command
the Brownsville company Of National
Guard recently authorized by Governor
Ferguson and Lieutenant Craig will serve
as battalion adiutant IN one OF the new
regiments.
Il i probable that the new units will be
modified in Houston a. the Bayou City
has made the state a very attractive offer,
including free water and lights on the camp
site, a paved street from the city 10 the
camp and one half fare on all street ear
lines. Just what duties will be required OF
the Brownsville officers upon arrival i not
set forth in the order. II Is probable, how
ever. that General iIulcn desires confer
ence with his new officers before the guard
Is mobllized.
Captain Kinder expects ta---rst.<s---t--
Brownsville immediately to get his orran-
zation in shape for muster in, which will
probably take place next week. A a staff
officer. Lieutenant Craig will probably re-
main in Houston to aid in directing the
volume of detail and paper work incident
to organization.
The Brownsville company has a promiS-
ed enrolment of one hundred men and
hopes To line up a company $50 strong be
fore the mastering officer when he visits
Brownsville. Captain Kinder said this
morning that there are vacancies in his
company for cooks and mechanics. These
men are excused from some of the unpop-
ular duties of camp life and draw a sub
stantial increase IN pay. and men who can
fill these positions will be welcomed into
the ranks of the company.
During the absence Of Captain Kinder
the company affairs will be administered
by Lieutenant kowalski who. with Lieuten-
ant .Iefferds, has opened an office for re-
cruits on Elizabeth street Advertising
posters setting forth the advantage of ''do-
ing your bit in company with men YOU
know have been distributed. Now that
service j. compulsory il j. expected that
many men will beat the conscription officer
by enlisting voluntarily
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
Boy Scouts to
Sell Liberty
Bonds To All

Following last nights meeting of Troop
1, Boy Scouts of America. the scouts this
morning distributed placards 10 the bus
mess houses of the city urging the pur-
chase of Liberty Bond. Any person de
string To purchase one of the war bonds
need not leave their house to DO %. \
telephone call will bring a uniformed boy
scout with an application blank to your
door and he will carry the application TO
any of the banks through whom YOU de-
sire to make the purchase.
Liberty Bond week will commence for
the Scouts Monday, under the slogan "Ev-
cry Scout 10 Save a Soldier" The uni
formed youngest line of defense. will can
vass the town in the interest of Liberty and
of the Liberty Bonds. Ii is planned 10
give every resident Of the city direct op-
portunity, through solicitation To do his
bit by buying bond.
The work of the Boy Scouts in this di-
rection is done at the express request Of
President Woodrow Wilson. who l. also
honorary president of the Boy Scouts of
America The president has instructed the
Boy Scouts to sell Liberty Bonds and one
of the cardinal laws of Scoutdom Is obed-
ience to orders and the Brownsville troop
will make an especial effort to place a
Liberty Bond in every home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
Western Union Men
Buy Liberty Bonds

Six employees of the Brownsville office
of the Western Union Telegraph company
today arranged through the company for
the purchase Of $500 worth of Liberty
Bonds. The company advances lis en-
ploycs twenty per cent OF their annual
salary for this purpose. giving them an
opportunity Ia invest IN the bonds without
nduy inconveniencing them. Those buy
inG are \. ". Reed. 4. J. Speer. Joe Me
dina, W. NJ. Boughton, Joe Sandoval and
Dan Ccballos.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
COIOnels BuIIard
And BIocksom Go Up

The list of officers for promotion sent
IA the senate Friday ~ President VIII
son included the names of Colonel Il. l..
Bullard, formerly stationed mt Brownsville,
llarlnycn and san Benito aS commander
of the Twenty Sixth infantry, and Colo
mel Augustus +. Block-om. formerly COM
mander of the Brownsville district and the
Third United States cavalry Both will be
given the single star of the brigadier gen
oral when the senate confirms the appoint
ment~.
The complete list includes:
Eighteen colonies were promoted 10 be
brigadicrs They are: Edwin +. Glenn,
John Biddle. Henry &. Hodges, ir., Adel-
bert Kronkhtc, William III. Sage, Omar
Bundy Richard W. Blatchford. David G.
ShankS. Robert l.. Bullard. Augustus O.
Block-om. George H. Bartlett. Joseph It.
Dickman. Henry II. Allen Chase w. Ken
ncdy. Harry z. Hale, Samuel ID. Sturgis.
William N. Wright and Peyton G. March,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
Japan Reafy to Aid,
But Material Short
(By Associated Press.)

TOXIC, Japan, June 9.-Japan stands
ready to build additional ships for the en-
tente powers, but it j. badly in need Of
material Of construction. That's the sit
uation in this country a outlined by Bs-
ron kenjiro Den, the minister of commu-
nications. 1t l. believed Japan will be
willing to place some Of her merchant yes
sels at the disposal Of the entente for
service in the Atlantic as well as 10 CO.
operate in supplying new ships 10 the ex-
tent Of her capacity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
Votes Confidence in
French Government

PARIS, June 9.-Atter a two days seS-
sion during which Admiral Lacase. the
minister of marine. and the conduct of
the navy were under fire, especially on
account of the merchant marine losses.
the chamber ot deputies voted last night
confidence N the government by 80 10
lIS. The bulk OF the attack at the clos
ing session centered on the alleged laxity
OF measures taken 10 combat submarines.
including reproacheS that the budget did
not provide sufficiently for anti -subma-
rlnC measures.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09

PlTTSBURG. Pa, June 9.-Officers of
the bureau Of mines stationed here re-
ceived word from the district engineer at
Butte that probably one hundred had per-
i>hed il the accident at the Spectacular
mine. Rescue Car No. ). which belongs in
that district has been at Billings, Mon
tana. and has been called 10 the scene,
a. has Car No. ., which j. in Colorado.
The mining interests AT Butte are credited
with having one OF the best rescue or
CARNATIONS in the country
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
Wilson Urges Colleges
Continue Sessions

fRy Associated Press.)

BLOOMINGTON, Ind, June 9.-Prcsi-
colleges and universities continuing their
sessions, according "a telegram received
from him ~ ". /. Bryan 81 the Indiana
university and made public today. The
telegram wa~ in reply To one sent by Mr..
Bryan asking the president his position on
the question 81 closing the schools II The
country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
BRITISH ENTER
GERMAN LINE
ONLONGFRONT
tBy Associated Press.)

LONDON, June 9.-The British attack
ed last night south of the Souses river and
entered German positions on front of
more than two miles, it is officially stated.
The German line penetrated more than a
half mile. Heavy casualties were inflicted
on the Germans. The Germans made pow
erful counter-attacks last night over near
ly the whole length of the new front. They
times to deliver a large sum. The kidnap-
tanning all their captured positions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
Overcome By Heat
In the Army Post

Walter Collins Of Eighth and Elizabeth
streets. was overcome BY heat while at
work at Fort Brown early this afternoon
Mr. Collins was conveyed Ia hi~ home in
an ambulance and recovered consciousness
soon after. Ihs condition i reported q
not serious lie had not been in the best
of health.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
Stolen Keet Baby is
Found Dead In Well
(Ry Associated Press.)

SPRINGFIELD, O., June 9.-The body
of Lloyd Keet, fourteen months old son of
J. Holland Keet, the wealthy banker, was
found in we'll on the Crenshaw farm near
here today. The baby was stolen from its
crib while the parents were at dance on
the night of May 30 RansOms had been
asked and the father had gone several
pers are believe dtohaveefaedr shrdIpop
perS are believer 20 nave reared arrest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
OF
ALLIES FORCE
ARECAPT|vES
(By Associated Press.)

AMSTERDAM, Holland, June 9.-The
central powers now hold nearly three mil
lion prisoners of war. according 10 Off
cial figures published in German news
papers.
Germany has l,690,73l prisoners, in
cuding l7.474 officers. Austria Hungary
has l,092,055 prisoners, Bulgaria d7 $50
prisoners and Turkey 23,903. total Of
2.S74,27l prisoners OF war Of whom d.
620 are officers
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
Owners to Pay Tax
On New Automobiles

WASHINGTON, u. e.. June 9-The
senate committee today adopted the La
Toilette plan for tax of one percent of
the original selling price of automobiles to
be- paid ~ the owner, instead Of grad
uated class tax. The proposed lax on
confectionery was abandoned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
Germans indicted at
Philadelphia Today

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 9.-The
federal grand judy today indicted Max
Thierichen. former captain Of the Prinz
Eitel Friedrich. Albert Fischer. Mrs.
Fischer. his wife. and Henry X. Roher of
Philadelphia on charges of conspiracy and
,mngpllng.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
DAMAGE DONE
SAN SALVADOR
NOT SO GREAT
AS FEARED, A
MESSAGE SAYS
(Ry Associated press.l

NEW YORK, n. y, June 9.-The dam
age done by the earthquake 10 San Sal
vador was not as great as feared. accord
ing to a cablegram today by Bloom broth
ers, fiscal agents in the United States for
the Republic of Salvador The central
and newer part of the city suffered less
than the outlying districts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
ESTERHAzY TO FORM CABINET.

FIfN NNNNflNtFH I-IF~N-I
AMSTERDAM. Holland, June "a Bu-
dapest dispatch says King Charles has en-
trusted the formation Of 4 new cabinet ia
Count Mortz Esterhazv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
Russian Commander
Is Given Transfer

PETROGRAD. June 9.-oencral Cur
kos request for permission 10 resign ~
answered by an order from Minister of
War kerensky relieving him Of his com
mand and appointing him general Of a di-
vision.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
Emergency Delaying a
HarbOr Legislation

WASHINGTON, ID. g.. June g. The ma
ilonal emergency j. going to make it diff
iicult If not Impossible "a enact waterways
improvement legislation al this session Of
congress. There j. much opposition To
the S2T 100000 annual rivers and harbars
bill under discussion IN the house.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
$78.O0O.0 900 Loaned
To Other Nations
(By Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON. ID. c., June 9-Loan.
Of S3.o00.000 to Serbia and S75,000,000 to
Great Briatain were made by the treasury
department today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09

BERLIN. June 0.-The British were un
able to obtain any advantage in fresh
fighting last evening on the bank Of the
Yprc~- Confines canal and the Lowe low
lands in Belgium. it j. officially stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
BRITISH PARLIAMENT MAN KILLED

FbN NNNOtlHT'U IItNN.I
LONDON, June 9.-William H. Redmond.
a member of parliament. brother of John
Redmond, was killed ia a battle on the
French front
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
STUDENTS MEET ABOUT
The UNIVERSITY MESS

AUSTIN. Tex. June 9.-Two hundred
and fifty former students Of the state uni
ver-ity met here today 10 discuss the uni
ver-iiy situation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
BALFoUR RETURNS TO ENGLAND

FFHNT
LONDON, June 9.-Foreign Secretary
Balfour arrived at British port this
morning, returning from his trip To Amer
lea at the head Of the British mission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09

PARIS. June 9.-The Germans made
four fruitlesS attacks on French posi-
tions along the Chemin- des- Danes last
night. It i officially announced. Attacks
were delivered in quick succession north
Of Ccrny.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09

PARIS. June 9.-Official announcement
j. made that naval hydroplanes stationed
nj Boulogne have made several attacks
with bombs on submarine recently.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
WARLOAN IS 700
MILLION SHORT
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK, DALLAS,
OUT WITH APPEAL TO FARMERS
TO BUY LIBERTY BONDS NOW
CBy Associated Press. J

WASHINGTON. D. c.. June 9.-With only
one week left in which to subscribe to the Lib
erty Loan, subscriptions must come in at the
rate Of SI00.00000O day TO make up the total
OF $4,000 100000. The daily average Of sub
scriptions has been only $4,000 900.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-09
GEN. PERSH|NG
PRESENTED TO
KING
TODAY PALACE.
IS THE SCENE.

LONDON, June 9.-Major General J. J.
Pershing, commander of the American
forces was received this morning at Buck
ingham palace by King George. lie was
presented TO the king by Lord Brooke
commander of the Twelfth infantry bri-
gade.
General Pershing was accompanied 10
the palace BY his personal staff Of twelve
officers. After the audience the Officers
paid formal call nj the United States
embassy.
tliy Associated Press.l
LONDON, June "a further coming
cnt Of American officers arrived at Brit
i~h port today on the steamer that brought
Arthur Baliour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

This Violin Wood Sounding
Board is the reason for the Silver
pureness of the Starr tone. There
is not single piece of metal used
in the horn. or neck of the Starr
Photograph, and we would be glad
TO demonstrate. to you the superb
ority of this feature through re-
cital of your favorite music.
The beautiful model shown
above is only $500, and $500 will
put it in your home for Christmas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

The secret of the wonderful
voice Of the STARR PHONO-
GRAPHS in it's sounding board of
Adirondack Silver Grain Spruce, the
same wood out of which all fine vio-.
Inns are made. The sounding board
horn of Starr Phonograph hangs
free with an unrestricted vibration
from the smallest end of the grad
uated neck to the widest flare of the
horn. There is not a Joint or metal
connection which will retard the
magnificent tone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
Why Not Give Your Home a
Starr Photograph for Xmas?

What Christmas would be for all the family they should
beside the beautiful Starr Ponograph singing
Christmas carols! As nothing
this wonderful Its mellow like all the
home.