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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
Mexican Exodus Is
Rapidly Falling Off

Assurances by people they know and can
trust, the proclamations issued from
Washington and Austin and by the mayors
and ~heriffs of border towns and counties
to the effect that the Mexican farm labor
crS were safe from corScriptlon i having
it, eject in checking the exodus from the
American side of the river.
The Brownsville immigration station said
today that the falling off in the past few
days - those crossing the river to live had
had been very marked and II " believed
that within the next few days the exodus
will have ceased entirely.
The demand for passport by resident
MeXcans of Brownsville and MatamoroS
j. increasing a. rapidly ~ the Mexican
residents of the towns learn that such
passports are being issued and become ac-
quaintcd with the terms under which the
passes are given.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
AS HEAD
MISSION G. OF G.
SAWNiE B. SMITH GOES TO MINkEAP.
CLiS AS ATTORNEY FOR LARGE
LAND CONCERN-A PROMOTION.
,Spc,.ial to The Herald !

MISSION, Tex, May IS. - Sawne NJ
Smith. president of the Chamber of Com
merce, has rendered his resignation ~
such and will leave in a few days Tor MIN
neapolis, Mimi, where he goes n general
attorney for large land company. Mr..
Smith will he greatly missed from the
councils of the city'> power house. but he
goes with the very best wishes of nil the
people of this community who rejoice in his
good fortune. The salary feature Of the
new proposition j. said to be maenifi-
cent and j. greater than Mr.. Smith could
earn in this city n a practitioner
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18

pectcd to be made within the next few
days.
Names mentioned in connection with the
organization are the Cafareli Bros.
wholesale grocery firm Of San Antonio and
Brownsville, 4. b. Walker of the Walker
Bros. Hancock company, furniture and
hardware dealcr~ in Brownsville. and W.
&. Craig. manager of the Brownsville
branch of the Cafarelli concern. II Is said
that other monicd interests Of Brownsville
will he associated in the new company.
None uf the local men mentioned IN con
nection with the organization were willing
today 10 make public any information of
the organization. but II was indicated that
>uccc-, j. about ~ meet their efforts ut
organization. and that announcement will
be made shortly.
III The tatfarclii concern mcr.,~ ll~ in
tcrc~ts here IN the new company. IL IL cx-
pectcd that the building "n Lcvtc street.
near Elcynih. will be used hv the new
company. and that il will be added 10 prob
ably hy The construction ~ one or two ad-
ditionaI stories. The first story was con
Struricd with view "a adding additional
stories If needed.
The return of normal conditions on the
Mexican side of the border. and the prob
ability of extensive trade between Browns
VILE and the section OF Mexico contiguous,
was primary condition that resulted in
the organization among business men to
cam p.fa Will I.ar.ia IN fla u,utar ~ Naxi
can business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
ATTACKS GERMANY'S
FINANCING METHODS

AMSTERDAM, Holland. May 1S.-In
the course Of the budget debate IN the
German reichstag Wednesday Deputy
Noghtcrn, the socialist. attacked the gov
ernment for questionable methods. in pro-
pagating the war loan. lie said that sol
dierS in the field had been forced TO sub
scribe and that similar pressure had been
cxerted on cooperative societies. He quot
ed remarks by the Tages Zcitung that the
loan could only be secured by obtaining a
large war indemnity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
ARMY BILL Is IN
HANDS OF WILSON


WASHINGTON, ID. g., May ls.-Aftcr
the army bill was sent To the president
today for his signature the senate adopt
ed JOINT resolution by Senator Smith oi
Georgia to put eonscription ont of force
four months after the war ends
WASHINGTON. ID. q. May lS.-The
senate late yesterday adopted the confer
once report on the war army bill accept
ID yesterday by the house and sent the
measure 10 the president for his signature.
The vote was 65 10 :. Those voting
against adoption were Senators Gore.
Gronna. IIardwick, Kirby. LaFollette. Nor
RI. Stone and Trammell.
Senator Fall was excused from voting.
The ase limit of Il To 81 was retained in
the conference report.
The section of the army bill regarding
pay as agreed to by the conferees pro
vides that all officers and enlisted men of
corces TO be raised by conscripton shall
have the same pay, allowances and pen
sionS as the regular army. and makes
these increases in the pay Of enlisted reg
uars.
Those receiving $l3 to $21 per month.
an increase of Sl5 per month those receiv-
ing s24, an increase of SO; those receiv-
ing $50. $40 or $40. an increase Of -
and those receiving Si5 or more, an in
crease Of So
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
Rationing NeutraIs
Is Being Discussed

WASHINGTON, ID. e., May 1S.-The
rationing Of Holland, Norway, Sweden.
Denmark. Switzerland and Spain was dis
rusSed formally today at Il conference be-
tween British Foreign Secretary Balfour.
Secretary Of State Lansing, Secretary OF
Commerce Redfield and British and Ameri-
can trade experts The necessity of linn
ting exports strictly 10 those countries To
prevent their finding their way to the en-
"T 'l.-.rta cal tp conserve Cvtry pos
u., coasidCEed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
PLEAD GUILTY TO SED|T|ON,
SENTENCES NEARLY SERVED

Guadalupe Ramos. indicted by the fed
eral grand jury last year on a charge Of
seditious conspiracy, pleaded guilty in the
federal court today, and was sentenced to
five months and twenty days in the Cam
eron county jail. As the sentence j. to
date from December 2S, 1916, Ramos has
practically served his sentence.
Felipe Sandoval, previously indicted for
conspiracy to overthrow the government Of
of the United States, who also pleaded
guilty to eleven months in the Cameron
county Jail. the sentence To date from
June 20, 1916. Sandoval will therefore
have served his sentence by Sunday.
The eases were the outgrowth of the
Mexican bandit activities on the border.
Court will adjourn tomorrow
Nine indictments were returned by the
grand jury in The federal court this morn
ing
The court devoted the morning session
10 the entering of pleas and the passing of
sentence i'm the eases that were ready for
trial Teresa Trevino. charged with un-
lawfully re- entering the United States was
sentenced to ninety days Imprisonment in
the Cameron county Jail. the sentence 10
date from January -. 1917 Fanny IIau--
baum, charged with re-en;ering the United
States after deportation was sentenced 10
80 days in the county Jail. the sentence
to date from Nav 9Th.
Miguel Paredcs. charged with importing
an allen woman into the United States was
sentenced Ia six months Imprisonment in
the Cameron county jail, the sentence dat
Ing from January 26.
Perfecto Ancisco. charged on three
counts with unlawfully importing cattle
and with smuggling entered a plea of gull
ty, but sentence was not passed.
Other indictments were against John u.
Sewell. charged with unlawfully importing
cattle and J. j. Carter. unlawfully selling
United States property.
Contrary to previous expectations the
court and the grand jury expect to con
clude their labors tomorrow night and add
iourn for the term. Col. j. A. Herring
United States marshal is today notifying
nonresident witnesses that have been
summoned for the court and the grand
jury for next week that they would not
be required 10 appear.
Colorel Herring said this afternoon that
4 tr-F.e~ sIr.@ j-e;l ~: .c.: wgc,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
$175,000 WHOLESALE
CONCERN IS IN WIND.
HOME IN BROWNSVILLE

A wholesale grocery, hardware and dry
goods concern, which will have capital
stock of $l75.000. and will be the largest
institution of its kind in Southwest Texas,
j. about to complete organization, accord
ing To information from reliable sources
today. The work OF organization has been
under way for some weeks, but owing 10
the immcn>ity of the proposition, the work
Of forming the company j. just now being
completed Definite announcement i, cX-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
Peasant Delegates
In Russia Meeting
lBy Associated Press.l

PETROGRAD, May lS.-A congress Of
500 delegates, purporting to represent all
peasants of Russia, has assembled here.
Its purpose j. TO crystalize opinion Of the
peasant Gloss and all vital national ques-
tions. to impress on citizens that the new
freedom brings not only new rights, but
new duties and finally to safeguard the in
terests of the whole country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18

would not be re quired a. the grand jury
had concluded It's Investigations in all the
cases in which they were summoned. Both
the court and the grand jury will remain
in session this afternoon and tomorrow.
The grand jury has already returned in
dictments in some eighteen or twenty of tho
cases in which preliminary hearings had
been held and witnesses subpoenaed before
the opening of court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
BOND IN
EVERY HOME"
CAMPAIGN IS
STARTED BY
BANKS OF US.

The war loan committee of the American
Bankers Association today began a mail
campaign out of New York City for selling
"Liberty Loan" bonds through the medium
of thirty thousand banks in the United
States.
AWar Bond in Every Home" i TO be
the committees slogan. The campaign
was started because the subscriptions are
not coming in with the speed desired.
All the local hanks, the First National
the Merchants National, the Brownsville
Bank 4 Trust Co, and the State Bank 4
Trust Co.. have already received the nccc~-
sary applications blanks for bonds and are
ready To receive subscriptions. which will
be handled by the banks without charge
The first bond To he sold in Brownsville
was sold yesterday afternoon by the State
Bank x Trust Co, te client. whose name
was not announced. This bond was for $50.
The Merchants. National bank reports
the first sale of bond was To Miss Rachel
Rich, daughter of CITY Attorney Amos
Rich. This bank alos reports that it has
received a considerable number of appli-
cations during the day.
''Our employees are responding literally,
which is gratifying indeed. and the Mer-
chants National bank should feel proud Of
the enthusiasm and patriotism displayed
by these young men," said John Gregg,
president of the bank today. We think it
would be highly commendable for the 9th
er Brownsville business enterprises TO en-
courage their employees to purchase bonds
an dthereby aid this noble cause. We un-
derstand that only half the Liberty War
Bond issue has been bought. so there is
room for Americans to show their Ameri-
canism.'
Other purchases reported by the Mer-
chants National are, Ellis Chanev, c. c.
Considine. James LaGro, III. NJ. Skelton,
J. H. Monroe, John Gregg, J. q. Fernan-
dez. ]. ]. Fox, Henry Celaya. James A.
Graham of San Benito, Caroline Louise
Ancker, William F. Tucker. Annie S. Tuck
er; Mrs Annie S. Putegnat and Miss Annie
L. Putegnat.
The "Liberty Loan" bonds will bear in
terest at the rate of three and a half per
cent. Bonds payable to the bearer may
he bought in denominations of $50, 800,
$500 and 81 900. and registered bonds in
denominations of 800, $500, $1,000, s5,-
900, $4,000, $4,000 and 100000 The
money may be paid either on purchase or
in partial payments on June 2S. July 30
August ID, August 30. III amounts OF two
per cent on application, and on the var
.a,r. Iatg~ in arnauptS af cIphfgeu twenty
thirty, and thirty per cent, respectively.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
Evans Detailed To
American Destroyers

LONDON, May lS.-Comander Evans
of the destroyer Broke, which was one of
the two British de~troyerS which engaged
and defeated Xix German de~troyer> off
Dover ON the night of April 20, has been
detailed for cooperation with the Ameri-
can dc~troycr~ now in British waters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
DIVISIONS ASSIGNED.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May I8. - The
Southern Department will receive the Fiji
teenth Division of the seIeciive army and
the eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth
and fifteenth divisions of the National
Guard which will be summoned about Sep
tGm6er first
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
Southwestern Summary.

North Texas. generally clear; G6
Central Texas. generally cloudy. 81.
Fast Texas. generally clear: e.
Guii Coast. generally cloudy: ia.
West Texas. generally clear: C.;
Arkansas. generally clear: 81.
Louisiana. generally clear: -.
oklahoma. generally clear: Gii.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
Patriotic Program
For Presbyterians

DALLAS, Texas, May 1S.--The Presby-
terrain general assembly here next Tues
day will hold patriotic program includ-
inc prayer for America. A message will
fc scrt 'n n~ca'd~-' Wilson end lr~ - hiS
rci;..a X t,e-y 0y,l war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
GOVT. WANTS HORSES AND MULES

TN 4NN~'HTHF'fI I-FF~N.T
WASHINGTON, D. c., May I8-The
government is in the market for 250,000
horses and mules, which will be used in
addition to the forty thousand motor
trucks and automobiles now owned and
contracted for. The animals will cost
SIGo, ,O00 900.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
THIRD LOAN OFFERING AUTHORIZED

WASHINGTON, u. G.. Nav ls.-Thc
loan of the third 5000. 100000 offering of
the treasury short term certificates of in
debtcdncss has been authorized They will
mature July 80 and bear three and one
quarter per cent interest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
OIL TANK ExPLODES, FOUR HURT.

GAINESVILLE, Tex. May lS.-The cx-
plo>on of nm ol tank ear in the Santa III
wards today injured seriously if not fn-
ltalyy four men on top making reports. II
Ii~ estimated that S50,o0O dahnagc was
done The cause l. unknown
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
Spain Considering
Subbing of Steamer

MADRID, Spain. May lS.-An eNtraor-
binary cabinet session last night consider
cd the summarizing of the Spanish steamer
Patricio and IL j. expected an energetic
notet will be sent ID Germany. Sever; ;
nutcwill bc sent to Germany Several
fought in the streets last night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
BUYING BANKS GET DEPOSITS.
ufy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, r. C., May 1s.-The
Liberty Loan" proceed will be deposited
in banks which forward subscriptions of
~loo.nO0. II was announced TODAY The
government will receive two per cent in
tcrcst. Indications are that the govern
ment intends IL advance 81 600 o,noo, 600 Ia
the allies by july |.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
MORE TREASURY CERTIFICATES.

NEW YORK. \. Y, May Is.-The New
York Federal Reserve hank has been re-
ditional o0,o00,000 treasury certificate
of Indebtedness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE IN SESSION.

AUSTIN. Tex. May 1S.-The Council
of Defense meeting here today was told ~
be at once educated 70 the seriousness of
the situation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
FIRES LIGHT NORTH COUNTRY.

DULUTH, Mimi. May rs. - The north
country was alight against last night from
new forest fires and old ones famed again
into activity by strong winds. Many
school houses III Northern Minnesota are
IN danger
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
FALL S INTO BRITISH HANDS
LITERACY TEST CAUSING MEX|CANS TO HURRY
IN LEARNING TO READ AND WRITE ENGLISH

The literacy test for immigrants, which
became effective May 5, il having an ef-
feet along the border that was probably
not foreseen by lis trainers. The necessi-
ty of travellers between the United States
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
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 1T New Orleans:
Tonight and Saturday fair: light 80 mod
crate southorly winds
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18

PETR0GRAD, May lS.-An official am
nouncemcnt late last night that the min-
istcrial crisis had not yet been solved al
ter il had been announced yesterday that
the provisional government and Council ~
Norhmcn and Soldiers Delegates had
reached mn agreement. was changed this
morning when Il was made know officially
tllat the formation ot 4 coalition cabinet
with six socialist mcmbcr, had been COM
plctcd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
tBy Associated Press. J

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, May ls.-Thc
four hundred Chinese refugees which fol
lowed the Pershing expedition out OF
Mexico and have been detained at Colum-
bus, y. NJ, will be brought here and put
to work
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
1ST HOSPITAL
UNIT ARRIVES
IN WAR ZONE

LONDON, May ls.-The first of six
complete hospital units which the Ameri-
can Red Gross j. sending to France arriv-
ed i'll England today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
BRAZIL GERMANS LOYAL TO BRAZIL

tEy Assoclattd FrtssI
WASHINGTON, ID. C., May 1S.-A note
from Brazil today says it has been as
sured of the loyalty Of Brazilians Of Ger
N n descent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18

NEW ORLEANS. La. May 1S.-South-
ern BaptiSts in convention here today tele-
graphed an appeal for absolute prohibition
during the war to Wilson and congress
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18

WASHINGTON, ID. G., May Is - Ali
national guard organizations are to be call
ed into the federal service between July
Is and August 5.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18


nounced that BuiIecourt has been evac-
uated.
LONDON. May i8.-With BuIecourt in
British hands the fate of Queant and
Dr0c0urt-Queant line seems settled and
another German retreat is possible.
The news that Japanese naval force
has arrived at MarSeIles to help fight
submarines sthe days biggest news.
LONDON, May I8.-Rumors of German
origin from The Hague say a truce be-
tween Russia and the Central powers. is
abort TO be arranged.
LONDON. Nay I8.-The capture of
Bulccourt has brought the British within
two miles Of 0ueant on the northern side
OF the famous switch line. Their guns have
already encircled il at an equal distance
TO the south and seat and only narrow
gateway to the northwest lies open to the
German garrison.
BuIlecourt itself stands en- height
overlooking a broad valley which runs d.
reCtIy to 0ueant. II presumably will take
some time for the British to establish their
heavy guns on this height, but the fate of
Queant seems sealed.
Announcement that Japan, by sending a
fleet to French waters is going to take an
active part in the great struggle raises
both political and military questions of
supreme interest upon which, however,
there is no light at present. The prestige
of the Japanese navy has been very high
since its sensational successes In the Rus
sian-Japanese war.
Additional reports emphasize the ItaI-
ian victories, but show that the Austriani
are now counter attacking.
ROME, Italy, May l8.-The italian
forces in an offensive have captured six
ty-tive hundred prisoners. British heavy
artillery is helping the Italians.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
HONDURAS BREAKS WITH GERMANY


WASHINGTON, D. c., May 10.
Honduras has several diplo-
matte relations with Germany.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
RUSSIA MEETS
GREAT CRISIS
SUCCESSFULLY

PETROGRAD, Russia, May ls.-Pre-
mier prince Lvoff in an interview with the
Associated Press today. said that the most
serious crisis in Rus~ias modern history
been settled.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
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 at a. m. today:
Maximum temperature ...... no
Minimum temperature ... 66O
Faromctric pressure ........ 1876
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18

ss.s sssss ssss..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18
JAP FLEET
TORRANCE
T0BATTLE
AGAINST
THE SUBS

tsy Associated I'rcssl
BERLIN, May I8-lt is officially an
nounced that BuilecOurt has been evac-
uated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18

ROME, Italy, May l8-The italian
forces in an offensive have captured six
ty-tive hundred prisoners. British heavy
artillery is helping the Italians.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-18

LONDON, May I8.-Rumors of German
origin from The Hague say truce be-
tween Russia and the Central powers. is
ahott 10 be arranged.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
TWO INDOOR GAMES
AT ARMORY XMAS DAY

Decks are all cleared for the two
I big indoorball games tomorrow after.
~ tho armory when the Ottawa All,
Star team meets the Cerlach.B BAL Flows
champions nj the Joliet league. The
joliet aggregation, touted as, the fast
CIT, down,stote bunch. win be booked
np'Mftli tho Very best material the 10,
cal league can furnish.
A representative team has been So.
lcctcd. with the best battery Of men
0btalnablc. TO wear Ottawa uniforms,
and the conflicts, which will b.
played at 3 o'clock IN the afternoon
and o'clock nj night should draw out
large crowds.
The following is the lineup for the
two teams:
Ottawa Sprasuc and Kelly, catch.
ors; VichWan. Costello and Grey,
pitchers; Grimes, lb; Simon. 2b,
Ietrricb. 3b; Doyle. Is; TCoslello. rs.
I'uchner, "; Farrell ri; subs, Vallat.
Nclson.
Joliet Pitchers. Gabriel. Speaker,
Zltzae. Mcclure: Sly, c; ]. Frost III,
Namuta, 2b; Russell 3b; Nrosek. Is /;
Wagner rs; Ncadcr, It; l.. Frost, ri
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
Red Blood and Courage |!

What drives the men night M 20 the
trenches m tins Mar Is Courage. and IL 5
red blood that tut ;h, heart IN the
men. Did any uu.cy;'r tr puuv, thin
nloodcd man ever rash into the Eight With
any chance e.. winning ont With rich.
pure blood Won can face any hardship.
reach any cuai liul vuu att haudI
capped ia tie race oi lite without u.
Every Tissue, bone. muscle should take
from the b,"ud certain materials and
return t. it certain o,hrr,. Nhrn the
puisuns accumu.a,p ~ ttc nirad, perhaps
the tace breaks out M pmpic~, ar boi'S
appear on the neck, ami We lrei langUid,
tired. our vitality Is At low ebb, and
We easily catcl. cold.
1t time tu take m alternative extract
and bloOd-puritier, taken from Nature :
forests. Such one Is made an cot
Golden Seal Blood aud Stone root,
oregon Grape and Queens root - ex-
tracted with glycerine and made into
>ugar-coated tablets or liquid, and tins
has been sold by druggists tor the past
tilty wears rs Doctor pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery.
NFo6A. Ill. Some six wears agp |
uY> all ruu.bns.u frtuu war. aud kAHrr4