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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-26
THE TEST OF TRUE AMERIcANlsM.

Every American should realize by nov
that war with Germany, not only is inevi-
table. but is actually imminent. A state OF
war already exists between the two coun-
tries. Ii remains for congress only to make
formal announcement of the fact and pro-
vide the necessary means for carrying on
the war.
Every true American is thrilled 10 his
very soul by this announcement. Whether
he be for. or against war, he il bound ia
be for his country. In only n few days
more the United States will be calling
Americans to come to the colors. TheT
il will he up to every able bodied Ameri-
can to show his true patriotism by offering
himself for the defense of his country.
The test Of true Americanism il at hand
The time for Americans TO put thought OF
self and Of pleasure aside and give them.
selves to the stern duty Of defending their
flag is here.
This is a test that no American can
evade.
ANY American who fails to respond "a
his country's call will he damned forever
as a coward. He will be despised by all
honest and loyal Americans, "a well n by
the people of other lands.
The time i here when pleasure must be
sacrificed to duty. The time j. come when
the fascinating employment of chasing the
almighty dollar must he forcgone. America
needs her young men today. She needs
her women. too, to take up the noble Rec
| Cross work, to fill positions in the govern.
mcnt employ filled now by men,, who ma,
thus be released to go into the field.
And they will come to their country's
call. All over the land young men ant
Young women are ready to serve the flag
| Americans will ring true in this time OF
peril.
Germany may nave thought We were toe
| deeply absorbed in our own selfish inter
ests, too much engrossed in our own indul-
gence in pleasures, too busy making none,
and spending il to arouse to the call. Blu,
Germany will nave n rude awakening. Sh,
will see the Americans floeking by hun.
dreds Of thousands to the standard of their
country.
And once the war Is on, America viii
be in to the finish.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-26

Illinois j. considering the enactment Of
a law abolishing capital punishment. Ii
would be a mistake to do 30. Unless the
crime of murder could be abolished, there
can be no reason in abolishing death a
punishment for the crime. Sickly senti-
mentalism-the sort of sentimentalism that
causes some hysterical women and chicken
hearted men to consider murderers in the
light of martyrs-sickly sentimentalism
alone i responsible for the demand for the
abolition Of capital punishment. The Bible
itself i the Christian worlds authority fol-
capital punishment for the crime of muir
|Iar
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-26

Subscribers in the city Of Brownsville who
fail to receive THE HERALD regularly are re-
quested to notify the office promptly, Tele-
phone No. Z. New subscribers should receive
their first paper not later than the second day
after the order In in the office Of THE HER
AID. Every subscriber even in the most dis.
tant sections Of the city, should not receive his
paper later than 600 p. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-26

with JOY in my heart | hastened through the
streets.
Edna was a friend of NINE. She vas
Il '.good fellow" and had often counseled
and comforted me.
! found her sitting ON her porch, and her
eve, were soft and dreamy. She smiled
az me a. | drew near.
| sat Town and told her all my troubles.
II nave a Sunday editor" 4 sighed, 'who
believes that romance is all q thing of the
past. Indeed, he believes II l. 20 far gone
that no longer j. there any such thing n a
man proposing marriage to "A woman
She was silent.
"He claims ! continued, gaining en-
phaSis, "that men no longer have to ret
down ON their knees and beg for the hand
Of the woman they love"
"Do you SUPPOSE" she asked almost in
n whisper. "that ] would IA yon to get
down on your knees! | win take You just
a. Won stand. Shall we make il Tuesday,"
She nestled up 10 me and her tiny hand
slipped into mine.
TUESDAY j. a good day." | said. II
have a check coming Monday"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-26
0IMG IT.

Amuscments were few and far between in
the Western town. consequently Tommy wa.
ovcrioycd when a travelling circus came along
His father. however, demurred against ST. mucl
dissipation. not on account Of morals but cx-
pense.
Five cents To see n circus" he said scorn-
fully. And here it was only last week that
you went to see the eclipse Of the mooon. Do
you want life to be one perpetual round Of
gayety :"-Exchange.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-26
TELEPHONE STRATEGY.

The Electric Experimenter tells Of a young
lady who took down the telephone receiver
and discovered the line was in use. Il just
put ON a pan Of beans for dinner she heard
one woman complacently infysnisg the other.
She hung up the receiver and waited. Three
times she waited. and then. exasperatcd. she
broke into the conversation.
madam. | smell your beans burning" sh,
announced crisply.
A Mortified scream greeted the remark. ant
the young lady was able to put in her call
Exchange.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-26

Checks should be made payable to The
Brownsville Herald Publishing Co. Business
communication should be addressed to TIL
company. and items. letters. etc. intended for
pNblication should be addressed 20 Editor. The
Herald. brownsville. Texas. Letters intended
Tor publication. should he signed with the full
name of the writer. The name will not be
printed il moi. desired. but il win be evidence OF
good faith ON the part Of the writer. 4.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-26


THE NAVY CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS.
Men Of America, your country calls for
You!
The appeal of the secretary Of the navy,
which is published on the first page of to-
days Herald will be in every newspaper Of
standing published in the land today.
The whole of the nation is called upon.
The cry of the flag to American pat
riotism thrills through the breeze from
North to South, from East to West.
This is the first actual call of the coun-
try for its men TO come to the support Of
the flag in the war which is impending with
Germany.
The call prirgs home to Americans The
fact that we are now face to face with
actual war.
American sovereignty has been outraged.
American shops have been sunk by Ger
many. American citizens have been
drowned by Germany. There is no pal
liation offered Of the crime. On the con-
trary, Germany has boldly notified this
country that every American ship which
dares to venture within the seas that Ger
many has presumed to declare blockaded
against the worlds commerce will be sunk
by her submarines. American blood boils
at these repeated outragcs. Americans
are up in arms against them. Germany
must be taught to respect the American
flag.
The navy will bear the brunt of the
fighting. The navy calls for men. Out of
an authorized strength of $1,000 men, the
navy lacks many thousands. This call
should bring tc the front enough men to
make up the full complement within a sin
gle day.
Williams Jennings Bryan declared that,
if the country were to 90 to war a million
volunteers could be obtained between sun
rise and sunset. The time of which he
spoke has come. The country is calling
for men. The navy needs men. 1t needs
them at once-today. This very minute
Americans are needed to defend their coun-
try.
The country Is at war;
II needs You, men of America!
Ihe navy needs you, first OF all!
If you cannot 90 yourself, then you
should encourage those who can do 80 to
go at once.
If you can and will give yourself to this
glorious work for your country, then wire
the naval recruiting station at Houston,
Texas, tonight offering your services. The
station will send a representative at once
TO pass upon your application.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-26
SWEET OELuSION N.

CIara-He says he thinks I'm the incest
girl in town. Shall ! ask him to call:
Sarah-No dear. let him keep u. thinking
so.-Town Topics.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-26

Il tell you. hearing those star opera sing
ers on the photograph IL almost as good as
hearing them IN the stage"
Far better. You can shut them of when
ever You like ON the phonograph."1Chicago
Herald.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-26

Any erroueous reflection upon the charac.
ter. standing or reputation Of any person. firm
or corporation appearing in the columns Of The
Herald will be gladly and promptly corrected
upon the same being called to. the attention Of
the publishers. A
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-26

Experiments in France have shown that
wireless waves travel over land with almost
the speed Of light and efforts are being
made TO learn if the speed over the ocean Is
the same.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-27
SWIMMING EVENTS
TO BE STAGED TODAY

The second weekly swimming meet
will be staged at o'clock this after
noon in the Municipal Pools under the
direction of Supt Drummer in which
girls only will participate.
Much competition is anticipated as
the fair sex have looked to this COM
ing meet with great interest. Supt.
Drummer has managed to list many
good events which should prove in
teresting to the many spectators ex-
pected to attend.
Following are the events:
One-half mile swim. 1OO-foot race for
girls u years of age and under. 100
foot race for girls between Il and II
years of age. 1OO-foot race for girls
between II and Is years Of age. 100
foot race for girls between 16 and ID
years of age. 1O0-foot race for women.
1OO-foot backstroke, open to all girls.
1Oo-foot breast stroke, open to all. 700
foot race for women. 45-foot race for
those who could not swim prior to
June %.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-27
GRIFFITH PROTESTS
CONNELLY'S ruling
Tommy Pulls the Gar Act When
Rainstorm Threatens in Yes
terday's Niehtcap.

With the help Of Tommy Connolly.
one OF the veteran umpires OF Ban
b. Johnson's famous stan. the In
dian tribe from Cleveland landed their
initial battle Of the season here yes
terday, when he called the second
game Of the double-header at the end
Of the fifth inning Although many
of the fans were convinced from time
to time that Tommy Connolly was
blind, they did not figure that the
little darkness in the nth inning had
effected Tommy's eyes TO such an eX-
tent TO make him call the battle.
The Nationals advertised a double
bill and the fans paid good money 10
watch a twin attraction. Although
the five-inning contest, which com
pleted the afternoons performance, is
according TO rules q legal game, the
fans left the ball park in disgust. II
proved TO be just another case Of the
umpires having too much power.
Griff's crew was in the lighting from
the opening inning, and from the way
they we're going 70 Lambeth Il looked
like a sure bet 70 the local fans that
the Nationals would sooner or later
overtake the Indians, but Connolly
put the old kibosh on their chances
by calling the fray.
It was just 500 p. m. when Con-
nelly called the game, and although
ii must be admitted that Il was a
trifIle dark, there was plenty OF chance
to get in the next four innings. Il clear
ed nicely within the next ten minutes
and Old Jup. Pluvs held Of his
water splashing until 6:57 p. m. show
ing that Tommy should have keep
things going along. as a few more
innings sure could have been played.
Manager Clark Grifith last night
heard complaints on all sides. at the
action of Umpire Connolly. while the
newspaper Offices also received many
protests.
The Old Fox was sure peeved last
night at the action OF Connolly. and
has sent in a protest against the action
OF the veteran umpire. The Old Fox
and the directors of the local ball club
sure have a kick coming this time.
as it is high time in ORGANIZED base
ball to halt these Czar-likc actions OF
the umpires.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-27
COLUMBIA GOLFERS
CELEBRATEEYNONDA DAY
Many Events Are Held Over Course
Followed by Dinner and Speeches.

Tall ones, short ones, fat ones,
skinny ones, baId-headed ones, those
with soup strainers," those without
facial adornment-golfers of all kinds
and descriptions, in fact, took part in
the good fellowship" event at the
Columbia Country Club yesterday
afternoon and evening, in honor Of
Edward B. Eynon, jr. Why they
picked out EynOn for the victim, we
don't know but the fact is that the
Columbia golfers felt that they sim
ply had to have a celebration OF some
kind but no one could think OF any
thing about which to celebrate until
II was finally remembered that Eynon
won the District golf title last year,
and so they made him the goat"
The occasion has been several
times alluded to as q golf event,
with variations" and IL certainly
lived up to its name. with the "varia-
tons" having the right of way. The
golf program called for eleven classes
and the following prizes were divided
up among the seventy-five entrants:
first, low gross-medaI play: second,
low net-medal play; third, match
play against par; fourth. heavyweight
class, $50 pounds and over; fifth.
lightweight class, under $50 pounds
sixth, southpaw class; seventh. bald
pate class; eighth, senior class, Is
years and over; ninth. Junior class,
under IS years; tenth, bachelor class;
and eleventh, benedict class.
Carter B. Keene was in charge
of affairs and he was some" mana
ger. the only complaint being that
he favored Inc Democrats in award
ing the priz.5
After yesterday. IL will be very sur
prising IL any Of the other local clubs
will be able TO hold their caddies as
those at the club received ove- fifty
dollars Half of this amount was
the result of a draft" Chairman
Keene presiding over the box in which
the caddies' names were placed. The
remainder Of this fifty was "scram-
bled" among the fifty or more boys.
When they began throwing quarters
and half-dollars, "Cy" Cummings
wanted to get in II. but the commit
tee decided that It would not be fair
on account OF his weight
A dinner, speeches, etc. followed tic
golf pIoErsn. and II turned out TO 10
a 'larbC" evening. the gathering
breaking up with that beautiful I,aI-
lad, VT item especially for the coca
sion by Charlie" King, entitled.
Good Bye. Dear Old NIneteath Hole,
Ny Golfng Days Are Done" This
made quite a hit and sh Duld prove
to be exceptionally popular after No
vember ].
The summaries Of the golf events
follow:
Low gross-A. L Thurman, IS.
Low meta. c. McElroy, s6-2-74.
Match play against pare. B.
Keene, /.
Heavyweight class-Oliver Met
zerott, ).
Lightweight class-T. L. Hodges. >.
Southpsw class-C. S. Kimban. G.
Ballpate clash. X CornweH. 3
Senior class-L L. Harlan, Sl-2.
Junior Glass;. n. Thompson, 3.
Bachelor class-E. c. Gott, jr.. s.
Benedict class-Lieut H. c. Train. 3.
High secretion. Byron r. New
ton.
High score for one hole-A. J. Cum
mings.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-27
THE SECOND GAME

Although the Nationals repeated
their performance in the nightcap If
grabbing on tVJ iuns In tie first
frame, it all went for naught, as Har-
ry Harper just had to witness an
Indian parade, and the lanky Jersey
southpaw staged this walking contest
in the second.
Foster singled in his first trip to
the plate and stole second when he
caught Lambeth mapping. After Mi
Ian had popped out, Rice looked over
four wide ones. Shanks grounded to
Wamoy, who pulled Joe Harris off
the bag in his attempt to get the
Monaco Marvel With the stage all
set for a timely punch, Joe Leonard
bounced one through the infield which
pa:ed the way for Foster and Rice
to deLt the pan, but Menoskey ended
the scoring by popping out to Chap
man.
The nightmare and walking contest
came in the Indians next inning, when
Harper started the parade by pass
ing Wamby. Joe Evans was next
passed along out in order to do the
job good, Harry handed out the trans
portation to De Berry. With a
count OF three and two on Lam
beth, the Old Fox had witnessed
enough and the Hackensack Junkman
was yanked, Jimmy Shaw going in
to do the honors.
Shaw's first pitch was a little wide
OF the plate, with forced Nan.by
across the counting block. Graney
then placed the second tally over the
block by beatins out an infieId hit
hich went just out of the reach Of
Shanks. Chapman lifted a high fly
to right center. which Rice and Milan
allowed to drop between them. De
Berry checking up a tally. Speaker
placed the old ball game beyond the
reach of the locals when he hit sharp.
ly to left field. scoring Lambeth and
Chapman.
During the fourth and fifth innings
the threatening rainstorm was fast ap.
preaching, which made it difficult for
the players to see the progress OF
the ball. so Umpire Connely put a
halt to the proceedings. The score:
SECOND GAME
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-27
WINDSOR ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-Two-yearolds: FIVE and a hal,
furlongs. Belle Brandon. IO1 Faded GLORY 1ol
Scarf. lOa; Planette, los; Sansenta, Il2: JaIe
~; Little Sweeper. lis; Tread Lightly lis;
anna =, Louise. ll5; Hasty Mabel. lis; Red Lita
" rs; Angelina, lis. Also eligible: Ruby
scruggs, los; Miss Edwards, los; Marion 16.
Irish Idol. lis.
SECOND RACE-Three- year -olds and inward
six furlongs. Edith Baumann, lol: .Joe Finn
loi; Cuddle Up. lis; Fathom. 100; Old Bob 100.
Csrdome. no; Freeman 100; Thomas Galway
n9; White Crown. 100; Fl PaInrner. 1oe; Martre,
III; Rochester. III. Also eligible: Martina
US: Prsserver. 1o9; LADY Matchmaker. 100
WILEY. l0i: Fnonre 100: Parl Gamer, 1l5.
THIRD RACE-Two-yesr-olds; five and a hal,
hlrlonES. Ebenezsr. %; saianaza. %: Oriental
Girl. 20: Breezy. 70; Will Soon. Io2: Fox's
Choice. lo2: Rafferty,. l4; Jessie ormshy. 1ca;
Little Princess. lo4: Sincerity. los: Sam Picket
loe: Wow. 100. Also eligible: Leta, 100; Co
brita. lH: Red Salmon. %.
FOURTH RACE-Three-year- and upward
one mile and twenty yards. Juvenile. los;
Arrcw. 1o5; 'Rright Sand. 100: Night Can, Ion
Alan. lW; Frazceuelo. 10; Aprisa. 10: JACK
snipe, ITO; Sargon II. 10; sPage White. Il2:
Ingut. III: Orperth. III. Also eligible: Good
Counsel. III; Stanley a.. III: Stir Tn. III;
Duchess Of Hzwell. los; FInalee, us; Ro-
FIFTH RACE-Three-year-o and upward
one mile and seventy yards Hornet. 81: Isa-
belle f.. ~: Prince Philsthorre. %: Copper
King. lN; Com Broom, 1W; Fair Montague,
Ill: Gala Water. H.
SIXTH RACT-Three-year-ol ard upward
hTe and a half furlongs. Langhorne, lo4;
John. r., lo5; Uncle Bryn, los; ANITA. los; Tea
Caddy. los; Hauberk, 1os: Brumley 10;
EtrIsean. lis: Kinney. 1l6: Bradley's Choice,
us: Fruit Cake. rs; Vogue. us. Uncle Bryn
and Anita Ross BedEell entry.
SEVENTH RACE-Threeyearo lds and M
sa,a; one md Oneashth miles, lAay Ward,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-27
WINDSOR RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-FOrrr- year eolds Eud urvLrt !.
* furlOuEs- Ion C4TO 10 UcuLsrI 81
H2-S, s.. won; AmpeTe II. IL Collins. S -.
$40. second; Encors. III tirsy). son. trirE
mcnsis. Estimahls NerInak Eddie Heury. Rep
ton and Miss Gayle also ran.
SECOND RACE-Two-year-olds 6r. ErF
half furlouss. Miss Brn. IL Rice sWN.
S3.n. Sl.l0 won: Own Ros D.Nelr ~
louder, S-5n, $50. Se-ond; Silvlsu 4.
Crmpl. SO. third TIM lc7I5 ElrA-
burn. Jack Stuart Msrsuler Fo1-s ,7O.s
Fem Bandley. Lord Hcrtvrt. GiTssy Queen All
ENiCrminator ais rsU.
THIRD RACE-TIrec -vcar .oIis and INWARD :.
one and one sixteenth miles Zmr-a 10 rIlrns
hUel s.. $40 500. Won ~mitrscIH "
MoleSwCrth'. S6-So. SEQ. S.~0rd Nari7-e D.
is Hunt $50 third Time. 1875 A5s-
Eve L.. Gold Bond. Brown Velvet ,fooE C7-n-
81. Cassha, Rose JuhCtte Stanley :. and La
denthsl also nan
FOURTH RACE-Thros -vear--1ds and urvaus
one and one -SjNtc nth miles Galley HcrH u
Cooper. $40 s.. $50 Won. Lon,lsr5 N
Louder $50 SO second. Rex Gs5-rr %
hice'. SO. third. Tine 1T - Or- II
hahe. GarIsh Sun. Tararean. Old 70. anS
Mandarin also ran
FIFTH RACE-Three- year-oIHz. one mile "a
seventy Yards. Priscilla NuTens. Ira RI -
$50. ST, so. won. Rrfhri Voc q,
Shilling. $40, $50. ser'nd. Re- =
TUDOR. $50. third. Time r-g N#9T
Anne, Lytle, BaSilu'. Sea Gull. Waukesg 40
William " al-o ran.
SIXTH RACE THREE yesr-oIas and rppr Z
one and one-styteenth mile. Ranchr- L,
,Rioel. 50. $40. SO Won: Hoarr n
LHmt. 8. $50. second: Gruu7, -l1 collins.
S-So. third. Time. las. HrrIuh Kruz D.
tune and BLACK Tonry sI-o rsr
SEVENTH RACE-One mile sn7 seventy
yatds. Russell Square 10 lRirr. So g.
: 70 won; Fairy Legend IO5 Dunahru qs
S.S, second; Fleuruu II. IOl Naip-'l-1 s..
unro. Time, l:AtS. GIeinnrr Irregular To.
Ma1im's ChUice. Fcurock. Aston. Eerrr, Il.
Gutelius and Miss Fannie also ran.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-27
KID EGAN LOSES
FAITHFUL PARTNER

Kid Egan. well known to ths local
sporting world. got the toughest
knockout of his career last night;
1t was a brief telephone message.
gently worded. but telling Of the pass
ing away yesterday OF his wife at
their home. JOS Virginia avenue south
east
The little bsttler was in Chester
town. Nd. with an athletic carnival
when he received word Of the death.
She had been a long and patient SUI
fercr from tuberculosis. but the sud
den end was unexpected.
EEan is best known as the fea Their
weight champion Of the South. He
has met and toPpled the best bow
in his class.
There were no trains available when
he received the sad news last night
but he will be in Washington. early
today. The funeral will be held on
Sunday afternoon
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-27
EMPIRE CITY ENTRIES,

FIRST RACE-For 3-year-olds: selling; mil,
and a sixteenth. Princess Janice lCe; sChecks
100; Lottery, 90: FLASH of Steel, l03: Dan q
Armament, n2; Tranby Gmp), lo3; ed Bond
III; MuckroSs Cimp). lOs; 'Piaudito, lo7; The
Grader. H.
SECOND RACE-For 3-year-olds and upward
conditions; one mile. Trial BY jury, lis: Dick
Williams. III: GeI (imp)A 100; Capra I07
Brooks. 100; Syrian. liz; Cefandria, l0i; Harry
shaw. 100; Clematis II Cmp), Ito; Water
Witch, 107.
THIRD RACE-For 2-year-olds: claiming; five
turlongs. PinehuEst, liz; Elizabeth H. lO9
School Girl. 1T; Rapid Firer Cmpl, 10
'Paganini. l@: 'Frostilla. 100; .Dr. Nickel, les
Tumble In. 100; 'CaTeman, los: Marmont, ITO
Gyp limp), 10; 'AiIeen O., l07; Rita, loa.
FOURTH RACE-For s-year-olds and upward
claiming handicap: the Mohopac; about si1
turlongs. Breeze, lO4; starlike, los; Hwfa, liz
Phocion, lo2; Brooklyn, ia: Barry Shannon
lo4; Gillies. III; Shody. los; F1euro (imp). los
FIFTH RACE-Fr 3year-olds and upward
selling; mile and furlong Cliff Haven, ll3
.intone. lis; Cheeks, Ios; Square Dealer, 100
Muckross Cimp), le3; Madame Hermann, los
Bar Of Phoenix, los.
SIXTH RACE-For l2year-old colts and geld.
inss; hVe and half fGriongs. Turf, los: Fra.
gonard' ITO; American. los; Star spangled, lis
Apprentice allowance claimed.