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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12
THE WESTERN FRONT.
(San Antonio Express)

t~ AABiSS"f
Expert military opinion in Washington,
based on the activity of French. British
and Belgium guns in all the vital sectors
between the North Sea and the SWISS ho-
der, is that before winter imposes a long
pause IN military operations a crushing
blow in this years offensive on that front
Is 10 be struck all along the line.
This i not expected to result in the
expulsion Of the Teutons from a very con
siderable part of the occupied territory of
Belgium and Northern France. but ia OK.
tend the allied lines so "a To gain adyan-
tageous positions for the winter respite
and for the spring offensive which i ex-
|pected 10 prove the beginning of the end,
III a breakdown Of the enemy does not
come sooner.
The reasonable >upposition j. that Gen
eral Haig will push On east and northeast
of Yprc> until he has cut the German lines
of communication between the Belgian sea
coast bases and the south. and that the
French will make a vigorous drive alon.
the whole line in the Arras sector where
they have been practically inactive for
some time. sweeping the Aisne heights
clear Of all German units and giving them
possession OF important positions almost
attained many weeks ago. These would
include the important coal city of Lens
and possibly, the important manufacture
ing city of Lille, n well a. of San Ouen-
TIN and La Fere, % long their objective.
Perhaps 80 much may not be accom-
plI>hcd by the final blow of the remaining
weeks before the winter ~sol,tice sets in.
but this appears to be the purpose and the
hope.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12
In Training.

The head ot the household wore 4 wor-
Incd. dark look when he behcld the numcr-
on- bills that confronted him.
"Nour extravaganza i becoming I'M
bcarahlc.' he gruwled. when | die Won II
probably have to beg"
"Wcll. ! should be better off than some
poor woman who never had any Practice
replied his wife ~lowly.-EXchangc.
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Checks should he made payable a. The
Brownsville Herald Publishing COMPANY. Rusi-
hess communication should be addressed 10
the company. aud items. letters. etc. intended
Tor publ -ation should Ne addressed a. Editor,
The Herald. Brownsville. Texas. Letters in
knded for publication should he signed with
the fail name ~ the writer. The name will not
be printed II not desired. bat il will b. evil
dence ef geod faith 90 the part of the writer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

Brownsville has good cause 10 he proud
of the number of her young men who are
now holding commissions in the army. No
les han eight Brownsville boys are wear
ing he shoulder straps. And every one
of them will make good in the service of
their country. Mark the prediction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

The Giants and White Sox keep up a hot
Tight for the baseball championship. And.
when the season i ended. many of these
same men who are distinguishing them
selves OF the green diamond will don the
army uniform and fight equally n hard
for their country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

Americans still do not know who vers
the recipients Of German, S50.0o0 I,,.t
fund II was disbursed in the dark. ~
course. Let the calcium be turned on the
dark places OF the underground Passages
communicating with the German ernl,a.sv
al Washington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

Subscribers in the CITY II Brownsville who
hail 10 receive III HERALD regularly are
requested - notify the offlce promptly. Tele-
phone No :. New subscribers should receive
their first paper not later than the second day
after the order j. in the office III THE HER.
AID Every subscriber even in the most dis
tsnt sections Of the city. should not receive his
paper later than Goo 4. IN.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

Philadelphia courts are no respecters 90
persons-someiimeS. that D.. Even the
ma yor Of the city j. rudcly called 10 an ac-
counting when accused of assaultinp a fell
low lltizen with intent 10 murder. Assault
10 murder l. an ugly charge. and the bond
of $4,000 required of Hizzoner was made
to fit the gravity of the charge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

The Germans nave been importing large
der 10 get il through Austria without the
hungry Au>trians getting it first they put
he pigs in coftin- and labelled them ~
"German heroes" sent back from the
front.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

Cu>lomer-Which way To the hosiery
department. please!
S~hopwalkcr (an ex-~oldicr Right turn
al the next aisle. sir, forward about TWEEN
~ PAGES. left obliquc. forward, lett turn.
halt. and it, there.-Judgc.
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Entered "a second class matter in the post
office ut Brownsville, Texas.
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Oldest daily paper on the Lower Gulf Coast
Carries largest Associated Press report ii any
vaper in South Texas.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Any erroneous reflection upon the charac-
ter. standing ar reputation If any person. firm
or corporation appearing in the columns If The
Herald will be gladly and promptly corrected
upon the same being called to the attention 81
the publishers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

Peace may result IN the restoration ot
territory that has been grabbed Nv Ger.
many, but nothing can restore the millions
OF men who have been slaughtered nj Tho
cruel behe>t of Emperor William. the arch
murderer of all time.
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&" II or not otherwise credited in this paper and
also the local news published herein.
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12
CONGRESS.
lGalNe,lnn New.

II was a handsome compliment that the
president paid congress by way of good
bye. but no hand~omer than congress had
learned. Congress has achieved nightly i'm
the nearly six months that have passed
since war Was declared. In volume. inn
portance and complexity. the work of the
session Just ended it, without precedent
and without comparison. Ii has set aside
precedent> and preiudice>. traditions and
principles. that il might the more perfectly
do the expedieni thing for a nation at war.
There has been no aposia~y. no recanta-
ton. no inconsistency. IN the genuine
sense, IN this ready Welding to expedience.
nothing that should vcx nor embarra~s the
devotee> OF democracy. IL i n mere dem
on>tration Of democracv'S confidence and
good sense when IL sets aside the formulas
Of peace IN recognition of their unfitness
FOR the requirements Of war. No free par
liameniary body has discharged the tasks
presented 10 II by war with greater rc~o-
luienesS and efficiency and with more
promptitude than ha, congress. One can
see now that most of the inpatient criti-
cl~ms that II was subjected Ia voiced n
lack Of understanding If the practical
difficulties which best It At every stpe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

Texas i asked to raise sl00. 900. 900 of
the second Liberty Loan. This i sof,e
money, but Texas never was 4 .LacLer
The amount doubtless will be .ub.cr;h.d-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

VI ha- always seemed 10 u, hat the
woman who could sue the man who iilted
her = well worth llIiiny. Al any cost
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

why discuss peace terms. until the of.
feding nation get the drubbing il deserves
Tor rrecIpitating the war;
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

The great majority Of American, whose
income - within the taxable grade will nav
their share of the war tax cheerfullv
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

Don he a fax Stacker. II vour income
! within the tax limits. hurry and tell the
internal revenue collector about Il. lie
VIII lind out about IT sooner or later. any
WAY
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

Buy a second Liberty Bond TO back mn
our Liberty Bow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

Have YOU bought your second Liberty
Bond.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12

III = man = going Ia commit a crime dur
IN. hi~ lifetime. the chances are that he
will Do II ~ the age of twentv-nine. II i
a curious fact that statistics have shown
that man j. more dangerous at TIN, period
Of his life than ut any other.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16
GIVES SERVICE TO RED CROSS

Robert S. Lovett, chairman of the
board of the Union Pacific railroad,
has volunteered ''the whole of his
time during the war to any work to
which he might be assigned" by the
American Red Cross. In letter to
Henry P. Dawson, chairman of the
war council of the Red Cross, Mr.. Low
EFT said he was 'too old to 60 to the
'front.'" but was anxious to do his
"bit" in whatever manner he could be
made useful.
Accordingly, Mr.. Dawson asked
him to come to Washington for a con-
ference preliminary to the formation
of a committee to prevent duplication
and waste in all activities of relief
and alienation resulting from the war.
He also was asked to accept the chair
manship of this committee.
Others requested to join Mr.. Low
EFT at the conference in Washington,
according to Mr.. Dawson, are Rt. Rev.
Charles Fl. Brent, Protestant Episco-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

designer brings successful invention in
style, or details of finishing, to happy
ending, in it's making.
Just an unexpected touch gives a
pretty net frOck the place of honor in
a girls summer wardrobe, and just
such touch puts the hallmark of re-
finement on the pretty frock pictured
here.
The skirt is moderately full, gath
cred In at the waistline and finished
with a deep hem. About one-fourth of
its length from the bottom band of
fine lace is set in. The bodice is made
much like n baby" waist, but is cut
low in the neck in front, where lace is
set in and finished with small crochet
balls. A fine lace collar completes 1t.
Sleeves are little more than elbow
length and are gathered up so that
they form hanging puff about the
forearm.
The girdle is of pink and blue taf-
feta and we have every reason to be-
lieve that 1t accepts the vogue for
rOsettes at the back instead of q bow
or sash ends. But i'm this matter let
each individual suit herself as we'll as
in that of color. The gown, as photo
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

for the car, and 1t may or may not
have a veil. AS rule, ii does have
small veil. either of chiffon or coarse
meshed silk net.
The logical hat for the car Is snus.
fitting and provided with a small brim
which shades the eyes and gives be
coming hues about the face. A veil
just heavy enough TO shield the eyes
from dust is also a graceful, as well as
useful adjunct to the motor hat. The
most successful hat for the car Is q
two-in-one affair that answers the pur.
poses of the traveller by rail as well
as those of the motOrist, and looks well
merely as q street hat.
The three hats pictured are of braid
and fabrics combined, flexible without
being flOppy, and having enough sup
port in the crowns to be shapely. They
are designs of specialists In motor hats
and each is provided with a small
elastic band, and the back, let In Of
the base of the crown, that holds the
hat close TO the head.
Gray, tan, castor and blue In medium
shades are favOrite colors for motor
wear. There is a fad for vivid vel.
lows in crowns, combined with DART
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16
MASTER OF TRANSPORTATION

Samuel NJ. FELTON,, president of the
Chicago Great Western railway, has
been selected to take charge of ar
rangements for sending the regiments
of American railroad men TO France.
Mr.. FELTON, some time ago was APP
pointed adviser to the chief of army
engineers in relation to railroad af-
fairs. AS such, it was said, he will be
in charge of arrangements for sending
the American railroad men abroad.
1t is understood that Mr.. FELTON,
will not necessarily accompany the
forces.
The plan is to send 10000 skilled
men to operate and maintain the
French roads behind the battle lines.
They need reconstruction and expert
operation, for which the French mill
tary forces cannot spare their own
men.
Regarding these plans Mr.. Fell
ton declined to make any extended
statement.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16
0TzOF(0DTVARY
NNPE0pEEE ID W.
HAS DUTY OF PROTECTING SOLDIERS

Drink and immortality have been
the bene of the soldiers camps in all
countries. At times as many as one
fourth of the enrolment have been
in the clutch of one or the other. In
Europe, during the present war, the
ravages of disease and the effects of
inebriety have been so extensive at
times that the most stringent regula-
lions have been established. But in
the main the measures adopted have
been repressive and curative after the
fact. The attack on the camp evils
was not begun until their inroadS
made action imperative.
In the UnitcI3-|States the problem
of camp evils is to be attacked in a
way and on q scale never undertaken
in the world before. Greatest empha-
sis is to be placed on prevention, on
effective action before the fact, in
stead Of after ii. To achieve this, to
evolve new kind of soldiers train
ing camp. is the task of the newly APP
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16
HIS TASK TO TRAIN OFFICERS

Without any thought of even sug-
costing comparison that might be
OdiOus to the thoroughly trained Off
GERS of the United States regular
army and with full appreciation of the
fact that three months of drill and in
struction can never produce the re-
suits of four years of hard work in
what JOffre has called the greatest
military school in the world, it may
still be said that the country now has
16 new military schools working full
blast for the manufacture of person.
mel to officer the great army that will
be evolved out of the selective drafts
by the end of the summer. They
might be called new West Points to
the extent that the officers of the
army who have planned them, and who
are managing them, are determined
that the spirit of these great camps
shall be the spirit of the academy ON
the Hudson.
I'm any attpmpt tO onnrnise tho
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

graphed, has girdle in pink and blue
taffeta encircling the waist at the nat
ural waistline. Little crochet balls
hang from the lace set in at the front
and an adOrably frivolous little pocket
of net, just big enough for handker-
chief and perhaps dancing card, is
suspended from under the girdle by
silk cords.
These frocks are worn over organdie
slips and a little variety may be pro-
vided by means of colored slips in light
blue or pink or yellow.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

the Russian armies. has been ap-
pointed military adviser of the pro-
visional government.
An official announcement made prior
to the departure of the socialist min
listers for Kronstadt reads:
"The provisional government. recog-
MIXING that the present condition Of
affairs in Kronstadt is both menacing
and intolerable. has requested the So
cialist ministers Tseretelli and Sko-
belen to vtf the fortress city with
the object 3 clearing up its attitude
dDward the enHxaI pouer.s
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

One of the incest things about this
years commencement gowns of net Is
their all-rOund usefulness after the
great day of their first appearance has
passed. The net frOck is Il daytime or
an evening frock, serving two purposes
equally well. Its daintinesS is Il charm
inherent in the material. 1t is youth
full and chic and moderately priced.
and it arrives at distinction when the
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16
Tinted leghorn Hats.

At many of the smart weddings the
bridesmaids have worn leghorn hats
tinted TO match their frocks. There is
one of a strong burnt orange wreathed
in plump green gooseberries and faced
with shell pink crepe. Odd as all this
may sound the hat is really very love-
ly and would be most becoming to a
dusky blonde.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16
SCRAPS

Shoe dealers in Singapore, Straits
Settlements, find that American
shoes compare favorably with footwear
of European make.
The so-called brier Of which pipes
are made is laurel root
Paraguay last year produced ,S04
bales of tobacco. u
An instrument. has been invef Jed to
permit b to draw Erfect
)yals al y two or NOR IL the
anne din.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

warm suds and ammonia water. then
as protection against moths, 90 OveI
the inner surface with a paint brusl
dipped in turpentinc. White pape
makes the best lining. To remedy II
drawer that sticks or refractory dO9l
or windows, it is well to rub ba y
hard soap over the edge whore trC N
lies, then, if necessary, rub with 5,
paper.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

The last chapter in the sto-v !,
summer hats for motor wear is noyr 4
fore us and the pretty tale Is tos
There is nothing sensational in If AVA
nothing unusual; because motorc,.
are about as universally used as co0s
soves. and dress for motor wes, :.
varied as for tn" street. Any sn.u
flexible. cloSe-fitting hat of braid !,
fabric, or of both combined, is all ri,s,
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16
BY EDWARD w. PIcKARD.

More than 1O,0OO,00O men between
the ages of twenty-One and thirty
years responded to the call of the ma
ton on Tuesday, June 5, registration
day for the national army. Thus the
first step In the execution of the Sc
lective service law was completed with
gratifying success and the predictions
Of the Germans and of the traitors In
America who side with them that the
registration would be a failure were
proved false.
That there would be opposition to
the registration was a foregone con-
clusion, but 1t was sporadic and on
the whole was of no Importance. Such
hostile demonstrations as there were
generally took place In strongholds of
the /. w. w. and the Socialists and
were promptly squelched.
Returns from some states were be-
low the estimates of the census bu-
reau, but In other states those esti-
mates were exceeded. A large pro-
portion of those registering claimed
exemption. usually because of depend
ent relatives, and the war department
officials, as a result. intimated that the
rules governing exemption would be
frightened.
The considerable number of claims
for exemption really does not mean
that SO many young Americans desire
to avoid service. Such a conclusion
would be most unjust for everywhere
there were evidences of unbounded pa
triotism and loyalty, and the indica-
tons OF exemption claims arose mainly
from the necessary answers to ques-
lions that were merely statistical.
As soon as the machinery of regis
tration is readjusted, 100000 names
will be drafted, the exemption boards
will do their work and 625. 700 men
will be called for immediate service.
Pershino Arrives in England.
The safe arrival of General Per-
shing and his staff at an English port
was announced on Friday.
The naval collier Jupiter. laden with
grain and other supplies for the Per-
shing army and escorted by American
warships, arrived at a French port;
squadron of our warships arrived
ct Rf0 de Janeiro, Brazil. presumably
to relieve fRe British navy of the pa
troll Of the Soul Atlantic; Ord -mGSe
hospital units landed in England and
proceeded to France. So much the
government allowed to be known of
the movements of ogr armed forces.
Military expediency demanded the sup
preston of much more interesting
news.
Preparations have been made for the
reception of American troops in
France. A number of bases have been
organized. camps for infantry and ar
tillery have been laid out. and aviation
parks established.
From France came the news of the
exploit of the American steamship
Silvershell which encountered an enc
my submarine In the Mediterranean.
The two vessels fought for an hour
and half. exchanging many shots,
and then one shell fired by the naval
gunners on the Silvershell found its
mark and the U-boat was sent to the
bottom.
British Offensive In Flanders.
After a smashing bombardment last
ing three days, the British began their
expected offensive in Flanders early
Thursday morning with an explosion
that was heard. by Premier Lloyd
George at Walton Heath. 40 miles
away. Nine miles of German positions
along the Ypres-Armentieres front
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

Arthur Henderson, British minister
without. portfolio; Albert Thomas,
French minister of munitions; and
Emile vandervelde, Belgian minister
Of munitions, all noted socialists, have
sent letter to the council of soldiers
and workmen's delegates expressing
surprise that call should have been
issued by the council for an interna-
tional conference to consider means of
ending the war before the negotiations
between the British, French and Bel
gian delegations and the council had
been ended 8
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16
Well! Well!

Don't get Observation-Disclosures of
the porous plaster"
what of thatY"
Everybody turns his back on it. vet
it hangs on, and in the end achieves
success by close application"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16
Club Trumps.

Magistrate-YOu say the prisoner
had the tray of diamonds. Well. what
did you do?
Officer Clancy-Got it wild me club,
yer Honori A
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

pal bishop the Philippines Hodep
Wharton Pepper Pha4 Edward Butler
f. Moors
at is
Cross
relieving
reservedly the nations SERVICE" Mr.. DAWSON
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

pointed federal activities with Raymond
its head Already
ing camps for the preliminary officers training
the commission alcoholic will
be- in following the
possible
oyme
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

nothing that will be said
details be printed"
had been appointed by the council Of
aiding
the council of national defense into existence
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

blue braids. and emerald green con-
tinues 10 flourish Ia straw brims WIZ
white or tan silk crowns. Emerald ana
purple wells are smart. In the new
shOwings appear some dignitied motor
hats made entirely of taffeta silk. Inc
choice of silk for crowns lies between
taffeta. and poplin, and wool or silS
jersey cloths.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

qualities of these ~
Mccain general
enrolled selected from 100000 who enrolment And This
carefully material
three Donths experience and
military dGpline." - 1890