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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
District Basketball
Games To Be Today

To take the district championship from
the Pharr- San Juan five III hard playing
can do ID. the boys basketball five of
the Brownsville high school went up tn
Pharr ~ automobile Saturday morning.
Both the Brownsville and the Pharr-
San Juan teams have gone through a hard
season undefeated. The session On the
court this afternoon. therefore. determines
which shall be titlehoIder for this district.
The game promises to be hard and fast.
Coach Raymond Bullock and squad Of
rooters went with the five. The team:
Forwards Carl Weller, Leon Hinckley,
Guards: Alfred Kendall, u. h. Clint.
Center: George Stell.
This makes team superior IN weight
and speed to any five IN Cameron county.
What the stuff of the Pharr-San Juan
five ~, and what they can DO against the
best basketball team b. III. 5. has ever on
court remains 10 be seen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
Illinois Man Dies
Suddenly AT Mercedes

MERCEDES, Tex, Mar. 3l.-John ii.
Schweitzer, retired farmer from Malta.
Ill, dropped dead yesterday afternoon at
the local railroad station just before the
4:19 motor pulled in. Mr.. and Mrs.
Schweitzer came here about month ago
in the hope that this climate might do
some good to Mr.. Sehweitzer who had suf
fered from asthma thirty years. Thursday
night Mr.. Schwcitzer's condition was such
that il was thought best 10 return to their
former home and had made preparation for
the homeward trip.
Mr.. Schweitzer was born ai Malta 63
years ago. the son Of Rev. and Mrs. John
III. Sehweitzer. lie leaves, besides his
wife. five children. including four sons and
one daughter. Reuben Schwetzer. Tucson,
Ar0zona: Mrs. Cora Huber. Malta. ILL.,.
Frank Schweitzer, Malta. H.. Rev. 1rven
Schweitzer. Florence Station, H., and Har-
We j. Schweitzer, Malta, Ill.
The body was taken TO the Mention Mer-
camille company where it was embalmed to
be shipped to Malta this afternoon for bur
ial in the family plot in that place Mr.
Schweitzer was n charter member of the
Modern Woodmen of America in his home
town and was q devout member of the
Evangelical church.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
tRy Associated Press.l h
RIO De JANlER0, Mar. 3I.-
Another German raider, said to be
the SeeadIer, operating like the
MOewe, has reached the South At
Iantic, and sent nine more mer-
chantment to the bottom.

RIO DE JANIERO, Mar 3l.-The
French bark Cambronne, which arrived here
with 2S5 members Of the crews Of vessels
sunk by German raider, reports that she
fell in with the raider on March at longi-
tude Il west and latitude south. After
the survivors of sunken vessels were put
aboard the bark she was ordered TO pro-
coed To the coast of Brazil, a voyage which
took twenty-five days. The raider IL said
to have been loaded with mines. Among
the refugees are two women, the wives of
captains of Sunken vessels.
The commerce destroyer H. reported 10
he armed with two gus OF l05-centimeter
caliber and sixten machine guns. The yes
sel has three masts and l. equipped with d
wireless set IT. crew consists Of sixty
four men under the command Of Count Tx
ner Among the ships sunk by the raider
were: The Gladys, Royal, Charles Gounod,
Rochefoucauld, Antoine Duplex, Lady Is
land. and the Rohganth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31

ALLEGED DOPE" FIEED HELD.

An alleged morphine ficnd was arrested
on Lcvce street Friday night al ten o'clock
y ID j. now in lhe county jail, under treat
2 MT OF physician.
ergeant Underkircher, chief Of the
y wnsville military police, made the ar
re-. The policeman found on him q hy-
poderme syringe and an envelope of
tabiets that were anaylzed and found to
be morphine.
Arraigned before L. s. Commissioner f..
n Goodrich this morning the man gave his
name rs II. W. Davidson. lie said he
bought the morphine ON doctors pres
|efipilon IA Port Arthur, Texas, ten days
ago.
Sergeant Underlircher testified that
Davidson had confessed to him that he
got the drug in Matamoros
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
BAPTISTS SEEK
LAW MODIFIED
ASK CARRANzA TO REVISE LAW PRO-
vIDING THAT ONLY MExICANS
MAY TEACH IN MEXICO.

NEW YORK. Mar. 31.--In q letter adj
dressed to Carranza the American Baptist
Home Missionary Society earnestly re-
quests" the modification of the next con
Stitution which provides that MI teaching.
preaching and medical work shall be done
by Mexicans.
To restrict the teaching force in Bap-
tISt schools 10 native Mexicans. ii was
stated. will for the present cripple the
schools because the native members Of the
church ''are not sufficiently well grounded
in our principles 10 furnish the best lead
ers." The Baptists own approximately
100000 worth Of property in Mexico, and
spend about $4,000 annually.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
International Rotary
Honors Local Club

The Brownsville Rotary Club and James
A. Browne. one Of ts members. have been
honored ~ the International Association
of Rotary Clubs IN the offer Of the chair
manship 81 the section of Transportation
and and street railways 10 Brownsville
Rotary. Since Mr. Browne Is the repre-
sentative Of street railways IN the Browns
Vile club the chairmanship will 20 10 him.
Brownsville Rotarians feel highly honored
that this compliment should be- paid the
club. which j. still in its infancy IN point
OF time since organization. The Interna-
iioral Association includes Rotary clubs
AL over the civilized world
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
Texan to Celebrate
l04th Anniversary
Especial To The Herald.)

LAMPASES, Texas. Mar. 31.-Probably
the most remarkable Of Texan centenar-
ians Is J. A. Russell. resident Of this
place. who tomorrow will celebrate his one
hundred and fourth birthday anniversary.
Until the last year Mr.. Russell has let a
very active life, and has the appearance
of a man not more than seventy-five years
old. Only two months ago he became a
bridegroom. For some years past he has
had hiS monument ~ place al the city Gem
eterv. inscribed. with a blank line left for
the date Of his death.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
WISCONSIN TOWN
TO VOTE ON WAR
MONROE WILL EMULATE EXAMPLE
SET BY THREE TAll0RS or TOOL
Ey STREET"-POINT MISTAKES.
Especial to The IIcrald.)

MONROE, Wis. Mar. 3l.-Aftcr all. the
special session Of congress called by Pres
ident Wilson To meet Monday to consider
max turn out to be entirely supcriluou-.
Emulating the illusinous example ~et by the
''thrce tailors Of Tooley street, the yotcr-
Of this town have taken upon themselves
the task ~ determining the policy 10 be fol
lowed ~ the United States in the present.
crisis. Incidentally. they will also point
ont the mistakes made hv Uncle sam III the
course Of events leading up 70 the pres
ent critical situation.
The Monroe city council. on motion put
by Mayor Ettor. has authorized q referen
dunn on war to be taken az the city election
next Tuesday. Voters will be asked to pass
on the following list Of questions:
Should the government. in the beginning
og the war, have compelled England,
France and Germany to respect nternat
ionaI law and American rights!
Should the government warn American
citizens that in taking passage ON bellig-
erent ves sels they do so at their own nskf
ShOuld lHe GoNtfhihchl Eudidhtcc 81"
helic .erent nations that neutral vessels
carrying passengers from American ports
have no ammunition and contraband
aboardP
Should the vessels CARRYING contraband
receive clearance from our ports!
Should congress appropriate money 70
arm and convoy ships, since England has
mined the North sea III violation Of interim
tional law. thereby destroying our com
merce with Germany.
Should We al all costs, prevent Germany
from destroying our commerce with Eng
land. in violation of international law under
existing conditions, including Germany
submarine war;
Do YOU favor a declaration Of war by
congress against Germany
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
P,O. WORKERS
BECOME AIDS
find SPIES
lEv Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, d. C, Mar. 3l.-A hat
million po~tmaSterS, letter carriers "A 4
federal agents have been set On the trail of
spies ar conspiratorS against the Unit, i
States under government ordered. IN ad-
diiion 70 police and detectives, i Is stated
today.
Al least three hundred thousand city
letter carriers and rural free delivery eni-
ployes alone arr under orders to sean LEI 4
tiers and packages passing through Their
hands for evidence Of plots against tie
nation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
MESSIAH FESTIVAL AT LINDSBORG

LINDSBORG. kas. Bar. 3l.-Music low
ers from far and near are gathering m
LindsBorg to attend the thirty sixth Mes
siah festival to be- given under the auspices
OF Rethan COLLEGE Mime. Galli-Curci a. to
be the premiere attraction al the opening
of the festival tomorrow During the week
there will be- eighteen concerts and recital>
well known soloists, assisted by the Beth
any orchestra and a chorus OF several hun
dred voices.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
Forced
Upon the Girls

CHICAGO. Mar. 3l.-Young women may
not wear white or flesh colored bathing
suits on the Chicago beaches this summer.
the city council DEGREES. One pieced bath
ing suits are also put under the ban.
The garments must De provided with skirts
or skirt effect" the distance between the
skirt and knee to De not greater than six
inches, and all blouses must have quarter
sleeves or tight fitting armholes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
US. Flag Over
New Possession

WASHINGTON. d. c., March 3l.-The
final act Of more than fifty years of
Effort 10 bring the Danish West Indies
under the American flags was completed
today with formal ceremonies Al the state
department when Danish Minister Brun
was handed q treasury warrant for S25.-
100000, the purchase price. Wireless
messages were sent Danish and American
authorities at the island TO lower the Dan
ish flag and raise the stars and stripes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
Denies Privileges
Denied WhitIock

LONDON, March 3l.--A Berlin dis
patch to Reuters via Amsterdam denies
that Brand Whitlock has suffered any vio-
lation of his privileges. The dispatch
says Whitlock will be granted every priv
iIege of neutral diplomat until he
crosses the frontier and that all obliga-
tions regarding American representatives
with the Belgium Relief Commission will
be strictly observed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
QUIET PREVAILS IN SPAIN.

WASHINGTON. ID. C., MahIrch 81
Quiet prevailed i'm Spain yesterday ac-
cording to an official dispatch received
here today by Ambassador Riano from
Madrid. 4 workmen'- meeting in Nalla-
dold was discovered Nv the authorities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
PREDICTING
WAR, STONE
OPPOSES IT

WASHINGTON. ID. g., Mar. 31.-Sena-
tor Stone. chairman of the foreign rela-
iions committee, broke his long silence to-
day, saying that war appears probable
that he will vote against declaration Of
war, but will give President Wilson unlimit-
ed support if war H. decided upon. He
sand he did not know the presidents pro
cram, but would cooperate In enabling con-
gress to promptly express its conviction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
England to Extend
Anti-Sub Campaign

LONDON, March 3l.-The British adj
miralty announced today that ia view of
the unrestricted use of mines and sub
marines by the Germans and the sinking
of merchantmen without regard TO the
safety Of crews IN the area of the North
sea which In rendered dangerous 10 all
shipping, operations against the enemy will
be extended on and after April 1.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
PEACE
May BE HAD
WITH HONOR

ROTTERDAM, Holland Mar 3l.-A
Vienna dispatch quotes Count Czernin, the
Hungarian foreign minister. as say
ing in an interview with the Eremdenblatt,
orable peace with the ceniral powers at any
time; that the proposal of the central en-
pires for a peace conference still held
good.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31

TOMORROW j. the one day IN the year
when that public benefactor. the Fool
Killer, may not wreak his wrath. The
calendar and custom make il All Fools
Dav. and the gentle fool for that one
day may emerge fearless from his hole
and gamble about IN the sunshine without
fear that the black shadow Of the terrible
killer will send him Sc5oting TO safety.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
Poland Freedom Is
Happily Received
tBy Associated f'ress.) }

PETROGRAD, Mar 3I.-The proclama-
tiOn WI the provisional government ia re-
gard to the freedom VT Poland has been
received with general enthusiasm by Polish
leaders throughout the country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
T. r. WATSON CASE IS APPEALED

10y AssUCIHItu I-I'ss.F
AUSTIN, Tex, March 3l.-Thc I. X.
Watson ease was appealed to the court
criminal appeals today from Waco. lie
of Banking Commissioner Patterson in the
lower court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
Two Steamers Are
Subbed: Not Warned

WASHINGTON, D. c., Mar. 81.
Two British steamers, the
Snowden and the Booth liner Cris-
pin, both with Americans aboard,
a number of them unaccounted
for, were Summarized without
warning, the state department is
advised. A torpedo which struck
the Crispin's engine room, killed
five men, two OF whom are beIiev-
ed be Americans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31

LONDON, Mar. 3l-The British forces
in Mesopotamia, advancing north of Bag
dad; occupied the town of kalaat Felulal
and areas Of Deltawah and Sindiyal and
Sheraban, it is officially announced. The
British troops are now confronted by rem
nants of the Turkish army which retreat
ed from Kut- -El-Amara, which were rein
forced
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
Gasoline, Gin And
Girl" Cause Crime

DALLAS, Tex. March 3l.-"Gasoline
gin and girls were important factors in
crime in Dallas county, the grand jury
report today says.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
ARMY
CONTINUES
PUSH AHEAD

The French in Northern France con
tinue to push back the Germans along the
end of the German field of retreat. They
were forced back three and a half miles
last night between NeuviIle and Nregny
northeast of SoiSsonS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
SWEDISH CABINET is NEUTRAL.

LONDON. March 3l.-Striet neutrality
will be the policy OF the new Swedish cab
met. saws a Renter Stockholm dispatch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
GERMAN CONSUL TO PASS THRU U. s

AMOY. China, Mar. 3l.-The German
consul and hi- family sailed Yesterday
from Shanghai on the Chinese steamer
Ta-hun. They will return % Germany by
way of America.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
FOUR nuRT IN DERAlLKENI.

TYLER, Tex, Mar 3l.-Fonr members
|of the crew were injured when an engine,
baggage and express car Of a Cotton Belt
tram were derailed and turned over at
Pine, fifty miles east Of Tyler, this morn
ing No passengers were hurt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
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 at New Orleans:
Tonight cloudy: local showers; Sunday
showers: colder: moderate southeriy
winds, shifting 90 fresh northerly Sunday.
North Texas. generally cloudy; GS:
Greenville clear: 81.
Central Texas. generally cloudy: 40.
East Texas, generally cloudy 10 part
cloudy: &C.
Gull coast, generally cloudy; 90: Buea-
mont clear. 20.
West Texas, generally cloudy; 90
Louisiana, generally cloudy: 60
Arkansas, generally cloudy; 20.
Oklahoma clear 20 part cloudy; Go.
Local Observations.
The following local weather observa-
tions are issued today by Mrs. A. w. Reed.
Brownsville, and covers the period of
twelve hours ending al a. m today:
Maximum temperature ......... 100
Minimum Temperature ..-...-.... 115
Barometric pressure ......-..... $3.50
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31

KANSAS CITY, No., Mar. 31.-School
children of Kansas City, both public and
parochial schools, viii stand at attention
Mt the hour when congress convenes Mon
day. Patriotic exercises win be held.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31

PARIS. Mar 3l-The French troops
last night successfully attacked German
positions south Of the Ailette river and
made important progres eastward, the war
office announced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
Nt
GREAT WAVE
PATRIOTISM
SWEEPS US.
CITIES and
ALSO TOWNS

CHICAGO, Ill.,, Mar 31.-Chicago today
staged patriotic demonstration which viii
conclude tonight with mass meeting at
which former Secretary of War Dickinson
will preside and which promises TO be one
Of the most profound of the kind in the
city's history. Mayor Thompson designat-
ed the day rs s.flag day" and thousands Of
national cmblems are evident.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Mar. 3l.-An
elaborate patriotic demonstration was held
here today at Independence Hall. the great
set since 1776 when the Declaration of In
dependence was signed. A big parade was
held.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31

MKINNEY, Tex, Mar 31.-"Patriotic
Day. viii he observed here today. The city
Is decorated with flags. Texas guardsmen
paraded and program was rendered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31
CONVICT BILL IS VETOED.

AUSTIN, Tex, March 3lGovernor
Ferguson today vetoed the bill providing
for the employment VI short term con
vict- on the state highways w the ground
~ impracticabilty.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31

NV EHNFHTHIFW TTFsS-J
- "arrh 3l.-The Amer
merican tank steamer GOldsheII
arrived at m American port TO-
day from Europe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-31

(By Associata
Rio JANIER0, NJ
is reported heer that
raider has captured TIN
can bark Pass of BaImll1
was taken into Cuxhaven
German prize crew In AUD
1915.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-04
personal AND SOCIAL NEWS OF GENERAL INTEREST
The Phillips-C Carter
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin B. Carter
of Nutley, n. J., announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss
Addie Carter. to Vernon Phillips. OF
Cuthbert, Ga.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter and Their
daughter are well known here, hav-
ing made their home in this city prior
to their residence in Nutley. Mr.
Carter was formerly efficiency mar
for Bowman & Company.
Miss Carter attended the Centra
High School and has many friends
among the younger set. She complet-
ed her education at woman's col
lege in the South.
Mr.. Phillips is engaged in scientific
farming at Cuthbert.
The wedding Will be an event OF
next month.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-04
Cupid Among the Roses
Presides Over Supper

In compliment to Miss Betty Skunk
whose engagement to Albert S. But
torfr was recently announced, Miss
Emile Haller charmingly enter
tanned last evening at her home, 256
Calder street.
The bride elect was showered with
many beautiful gifts, and the late
supper was presided over by little
Dan Cupid. Corsage bouquets OF
sweetheart roses were given as IA
vors and the place cards bore good
luck wishes.
In attendance were Miss Skunk,
Miss Cynthia Beitman, Miss Pearl
Tagg, Miss Elizabeth HAITI, Miss
Katharine Lyter Mrs. Homer Il. Moy
er, Mrs. ]. Frank Slack and Mrs. ]. J
Haller, all of this city; Miss Iva Neff,
Miss Elizabeth Behman. Mrs. Harry
Cresswell. of Steelton; Miss Telen
Thompson and Miss Inez Thompson
of Williamstown.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-04
Primary Department
in Pleasing Program

An entertainment will be given by
the primary department and former
primary scholars of the Camp Cur
tin Memorial M. E. Church, this
evening, at 7.45 o'clock. in the Sun
day school room of the church.
The program follows:
Welcome Song" primary depart
ment; piano duet. Dorothy Gibbons
and Nora Gross; piano solo, Mabel
Potteiger; recitation. I4auretta Geist;
vocal solo, Dorothy Haas; recitation,
Cloyd Hench; vocal solo. Elizabeth
Marshall; piano duet Violet For
sythe and Mary McCalin; vocal solo.
Martha Hays vocal solo, Dotty
Leonard; selection, primary depart
ment; piano solo, Reba Gingrich;
recitation, Elizabeth Ruby; vocal
solo, Evalyn Taylor; piano solo,
Richard Reese; recitation, Franklin
Ruby; vocal solo. Mildred Fisher;
vocal duet, Ruth and Mary Taylor:
recitation, Wilson Hoffa; plano solo,
Fulmer Ref; recitation, Emma Will
liams; vocal solo. Wilson Hoffa;
piano solo, Ruth Tuckey; selection,
primary department..
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-04
Mrs. Lindsay's Scholars
Elect Class Officers

The monthly meeting of Mrs. H.
W. Lindsay's class of the Derry
Street U. B. Sunday school was held
with Miss Esther Sherk. 229 North
Fourteenth street. when the follow
Ing officers were elected to serve for
Il year: President, Miss Esther
Sherk; vice-president, Miss Edna
Lands; recording secretary, Miss
Opal McCans; statistical secre .ary,
Miss Elizabeth Wilson; assistant sec
retary, Miss Vera Harman; treasurer,
Miss Mary Hench; chairman devo-
tfonal committee, Mrs. William
Fickes; chairman lookout commit
tee, Mics Bethel Wilbert; chairman
social committee, Miss May Barley;
chairman press committee. Miss
Mabel Bright; librarians. Miss Pearl
Meyer and Miss Sadie Gillespie.
A social hour followed the busi-
ness session, with refreshments
served. The next meeting of the
class will be held with Mrs. William
Ffckes, 1434 Derry street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-04

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Jay Vinton,
of Ann Arbor, Michigan, announce
the birth of a daughter, Jane Vim
ton, this morning. Mrs. Vinton was
formerly Miss Dorothea Jones of this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Shadow, of
1922 Derry street, announce the birth
of a son, Edward LaRoy Shadow,
Monday, October l, 1917. Mrs
Shadow was Miss Sara Mountz prior
TO her marriage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul D. Washburn,
of Cincinnati, Ohio, announce tne
birth of son, Paul Weston Wash
burn, Monday, October 1, 1917. Mr.
Washburn is remembered here as
Miss Grace Leedy.