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GEO. McDOUGALL,
 Inspector. J. S. BUTTON, J. M. HOLUB,
 Judges of Election. I. P. McCONKEY, KENNETH HUGHES, Clerks of Election.

Section 3. The questions of in- curing the indebtedness and issu- ing the bonds hereinbefore men, toned shall appear upon and the official ballot shall be in substan- tially the following form:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-07
EESS|ItEEEg { $SN5Ay

Easter "Paseua Florida" comes tomor-
row TO end the forty days of Lenten sor-
row with the thought of resurrection
There viii be special services in all
Brownsville churches.
The Episcopal Church Of the Advent
will nave Easter music, with a choir head
ed by Mrs. Albert Archer Kirby.
Both Catholic churches, the Church OF
the Sacred Heart, and the Church Of the
immaculate Conception, will celebrate the
day with special music and impressive Eas-
ter services.
The First Baptist church will have dis
tinguished divines in its pulpit morning and
evening.
The Methodist church will have appro-
pirate music, both in Sunday school and
church, and Rev. Bowles will preach an
Easter sermon.
The Presbyterian church will give the
day every due observance, a. will the
Christian congregation. And the Mexican
Presbyterian church will celebrate 'Pascua
Florida with overlooking hearts.
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DATES
APR. 16 TO q
ALAMO ClTsS POPULAR FIESTA
WEEK PROMISES TO BE BET 4.
TER THAN EVER BEFORE.

San Antonio's Fiesta san Jacinto and
Battle Of Flowers viii be held this year
April 10th to DIST, inclusive, and lowest
railroad rates have been granted ny MI
roads in Texas for this annual week vt
fun. f%rolic, wonderful paradc~, pageant-.
music. army features, etc.
Fiesta week This year viii be greater
than ever. and arrangements are being
made to handle the greatest crowds in
San .Antonio's history.
Starting Monday night with the entry
of King Antonio TIT and hi- reception by
the Gran Quivera and the army, which will
fire \ salute OF tweniy-one guns, every
day will be one of unusual interest.
Other features Of the week include TIE
wonderful allegorical parade Tuesday
night. April 18th, the fiesta fcte at the
Grand Opera house Tuesday. Wednesday,
and Friday nights, the beautiful illHmi-
mated automobile parade Wednesday night.
April 18th, trades display parade Thurs
day afternoon. coronation of the Queen
Thursday night. battle of flowers parade
and floral battle Friday afternoon. and tho
funniest Of all-thc Sons Of IT. Nitus and
mock coronation on Alamo plaza. Satur-
day night. April 2lst. The kennel show
will also be held Wednesday. April 18th.
with over fifty thousand dollars worth Of
prize dogs competing for honors. There
viii also be 4 parade ~ the Knights Tenn
plarS Of Texas. And every day ~ the
week carnival shows. Mexican village,
dancing, frolic~ IN the streets. drills. pa
radcs and mancuycrs NJ Fort Sam IIou--
ton, SAND concerts, police and fire drills
etc.
The slogan Of the fiesta is-"Come
Monday, stay through Sunday
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-07
With Other Editors
The Extra Session Evil.

A legislative menace is the extra session.
1t would be too much to say it is always
an unmixed evil, for emergencies may
sometimes make extra sessions really nee
essary for public welfare. But more of
ten, extra sessions are brought about by
q waste of time in the regular sessions.
Congress j. now threatened with an ex-
tar session. The legislature of Texas l.
almost centrain to have an extra session,
and the legislature of Arizona j. also
threatening the state with one. In Texas,
the submission measure tied up the leeis-
lative business, because of a virtual fin
buster. until it seemed impossible to com
plete the states business within the time
limit.
Ir Arizona, a deadlock developed over
the state appropriations, with boht sides
refusing to proceed with any other business
until the appropriation bill was acted upon,
and with both refusing 10 consider appro-
priations except upon their town terms.
Though seeming to recognize their re-
sponsibility to the people, legislators too
often are really irresponsible or they
would realize that their time j. the AK
payers money and that extra sessions
mean a large drain on the state treasury.
In national or state emergency, extra ses-
sions are permissible if unavoidable. To
load them upon taxpayers merely a. a re-
suit of a filibustering, deadlocking and
time wasting j. Il wrong which can not be
too strongly condemned, and those respon-
sible for such extravaganza should be
made Ia feel the weight of public disap-
proval.-E Paso Times.
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this enterprise" So, all the world knows
why the relapse was deferred. The state
ments that time was not ripe and that
the supply of submarines was still deficient
are interconvertible.
When DIR. Zimmerman began his in
trigues he knew what the foregone con-
illusions were. His country was dealing
with cartainties. He knew part and par
eel of its program was absolutely sure to
drive the United States into the ranks of
the hosiiles. And, knowing this, he has
the hardwood to challenge comparisons n
to behavior and To say that his secret in
structions to the German minister to Mex
leo were absolutely loyal "a regards the
United States" They were characterized
by all the loyalty of those who mask their
batteries-all the loyalty of deceit and du-
plicity.
Two rude awakenings came. DR.. Iim-
mermann now maintains that the antagon-
iSms between this country and Japan are
stronger than those between Japan and
Germany. lie assumed that to be true and
acted accordingly. A net result i that
he has cemented, strengthened our rela-
tionship with Nippon. Almost equally
rude is the other awakening. There are
degrees of deceit and duplicity to which
even Mexico will not descend. 1t j. typical
of German habits of speech that DR.. Zim-
mermann should say he saw nothing ex-
traordinary in what he did. Surely not.
Nor can he see anything extraordinary
when women freeze to death in an open
boat. For some ~obliquities of vision there
Is no cure.
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BAP MEET
FOR CONFERENCE
SESSION WILL BE HELD AT SAN BEN
ITO ON M0NDAY-REv. n. l..
GROSS WILL ATTEND.
Especial to The IIerald.l

1Ffffh' ~ ~
SAN BENlT0, Texas. April 7. 1917
a workers conference ~ the Bapt:sts
of Cameron-II idalgo Association will meet
in San Benito al the First Baptist church
for an all day meeting on Monday, April
the ninth. Following j. the program:
10 n. H.
Hymn: "Al Hail the Power Of Jesus
Name
Devotional service. Rev. Tom Beasion,
Mission.
Roll Call Of Societies.
Appointment Of Committees; Enrolment
and Resolutions.
An ASsociational Survey, Rev. II. e.
Morrison. San Benito.
Hymn, "Comc Thou Almighty King"
Address: "Enlisting an Association
Rev. II. l.. Gross, Dallas.
Announcements.
Closing Prayer, Mrs. ID. :. Miller. san
Antonio.
Dismissal for Lunch.
80 p. NJ
Hymn, "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead
U.s.
Devotional service, Mrs. W.. y. Dawson,
San Benito. .
Quarterly Report Of Auxiliary Work.
Mrs. Claude Armstrong. Mercedes.
Address, Mr.. ID. :. Miller, san Antonio
Solo, Ellis Plan" Mr.. \. j. Summons
San Benito.
Address, ''She Has Done What Sh,
Could" Rev. VI. NJ. Wolfe, Palacios.
Business meeting.
Dismissal.
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The Star SpamgIed Banner

Oh, say, can YOU see. by the dawns early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twiight's last cleaning!
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight,
Der the ramparts we watched were q gallanty streamingg
And the rockets red glare, bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there:
Oh, say. does that star-spangled banner yet wave
Ger the land Of the free and the home of the bravef
On the shore dimly seen thro' the mi>t> OF the deep,
Where the foes naughty host in dread silence reposcs,
What j. that which the breeze, DER the towering steep,
A. il ftfully blows, half conceals, half disclosesl
Now it catches the CLEAN of the mornings first beam,
In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream;
IT'S the star-spangled banner; oh, long may it wave
Der the land of the free and the home of the brave.
And where j. the band that 50 vauntingly swore,
That the havoc of war and the battles confusion,
A home and country should leave Us no more?
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps pollution.
No refuge could save the hire ing and slave
From the terror Of light or the gloom of the grave;
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
Ger the land Of the free and the home of the brave!
Oh. thus be it ever when free men shall stand
Between Their loved homes and the wars desolation,
Blest with victory and peace. may the heavn- rescued land
Praise the Power that hath mare and preserved n n nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it l. just,
And this be our motto: "n God j. our trustG'
And the star spangled banner in triumph shall wave
Ger the land of the free and the home OF the brave.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rev. George McAlurray. pastor "a the flrst
Baptist church. announces the following fas-
ter services M his church:
Sunday school. g:30 a. m. classes for all
ages. Competent teachers. Interesting dis
cussions.
Morning service at 1915 a. M. with special
music. DIR. j. l.. Gross. enlistment secretary
Of the BAPTIST convention of Texas will pccu-
py the pulpit. Ills subject for the hour Is.
''Enlisting the Church Membership"
Il. y. l.. n. at $50 ~ M; subject. bible
Study" Leader. Miss Lille Harvey
Evening service. 7:45 y. IL. Song service.
and special music. Rev. NJ. NJ. Wolfe. PrcSi-
dent Of the Palacios Baptist Academy. will
preach at this service.
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MEXICAN BAPTIST CHURCH.

Corner boulevard and ADKINS street.
Sunday school ut $50 a. IN. Glasses for all
ages. Competent teachers. Discussions in
Spanish.
Preaching service every Sunday evening ut
go.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening
ut 100.
IL. Y. L. L. every Friday evening at 1:30.
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Lenten ScrVices
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Services FOR tomorrow ut the Central thris-
ton church. corner Of Levee and Fourth
streets. will be rs follow:
Bible school. 9:4J a. III.
Morning worship, IL a.. N.
Christian Endeavor. s:30 y. ID.
IL Is announced that there will be a special
Easter program at the Central Christian
church Sunday school Sunday morning. The
collection will BE- for the orphanagee and aged
peoples home. The public is cordially invited.
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FIRST METHODIST CHURCH.

Rev. j. -. liowles pastor 81 the First
Methodist church. announces the following ser
vices at his church Sunday:
Sunday school, $50 a. III.
Preaching by the pastor, III a. m.
intermediate League. 2:30 y. IA.
Senior League, 6:45 j. m.
Evening service az 1880 y. IN.
Everyone is invited to any or all Of these
services.
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CHURCH OF THE ADVENT.

Rev. DIR. George 4. MacIlougaII. rector u
the Church Of the Advent. Episcopal. today
announced the following program of services
mt his church for Sunday:
100 a. m., Early celebration.
1000 a. m. Sunday school and bible class.
IL 90 "A. m, Regular morning service
|, 1870 d. m.. evening service.
Al the evening service. Dr. MacDougail will
preach on Patriotism.
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AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

A change in the evening hour II worship tof
the summer is annnrnccd by Rev. J. g. VI. Ram
sey. pastor uf the American Presbyterian
church.
9:I5 a. M. Sunday school.
IL a.. m. sermon.
700 n. M. Christian Endeavor meeting.
500 d. M. Evening service and sermon.
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SACRED A U

The following services mt the Church OF the
Sacred Heart are announced:
100 a. m.--Iloly communion mass.
$50 a. m.-Sunday school.
500 Il. m.-High mass and Sc rmon.
1880 D. m.-Holy rosary. Answers To qucs-
ton box.
Eenediction Of the blessed sacrament.
Lenten Services.
Special Lentcn services nc 700 A. m. AMI
1:;0 y. IA. every Sunday. Wednesday and Fri
day, until Easter Sunday. April Sth.
j. IL. FRIGON, Rector.
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= tDIUUhINH IuEIt.F
Our behavior contrasts consider
ably with that of the Washington
Government. = DIR. Alfred thinner
mann. German Secretary of Foreign
Affairs.
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April J, 1917.

Germany and Roumania concluded a treaty
for facilitating the purchase Of Rou-
manian grain by the Central Powers.
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War in History
April Z. 1917.

auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Fred
rich and her crew informed at Newport
News, Va.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-28
NECOT TIATIONS FOR AN ARM|STICE ARE under way
Big Demonstration
For Armistice Is
Held In Budapest

Amsterdam, Nov. 28.-A
great Socialist demonstra-
ton at Budapest on Sunday
in favor of an armistice and
peace is reported by The
Vossische Zeitung, of Ber-
lin. Declarations were made
that democracy must en-
ploy all means to end the
war and that it is impossi-
BILE to bring peace by force
of arms. These statements
led to a demonstration
against the war and in fa-
vor of a general strike.
A resolution was adopted
opposing the aims of the
pan Germans and annexa-
tion of Poland and Livonia
by Germany. The meeting
voted in favor of holding an
international labor confer
ence at Stockholm.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-28
DENMARK FEARS
that NORWAY IS
ON VERGE OF WAR
Public Opinion Being In
famed By Constant
Sinking of Vessels
Would Mean that Germany
Would Seize Similar
Base in Denmark
CBy Associated Press.)

Copenhagen, Nov. 2s.-Behind the
meeting of the Scandinavian mon
archs and ministers at Christiania
this week lies the fear, unfounded
though it may be, of Norway's entry
into the war and of the German
menace that, in this case, she shoufd
feel called upon to occupy Denmark
as a counter measure.
The Associated Press learns from
a responsible source that the confer-
ence which was arranged in conse-
quence of an intimation from Ger
many that the growth of anti Ger
man sentiment in Norway, particu-
larly after the sinking of the con-
voy in the North sea by German
cruisers, is being followed with con-
cern BY Germany and that it is fear
ed that Norway might be impelled
either by excited public opinion, or
pressure from the allied side, to en-
ter the struggle at least to the point
Of granting a naval base to England
and the United States, in which
event Germany would feel called
upon to seize 8 corresponding base
"a Denmark.
Upon the recelBt of this infor1aa-
ton at Copenhagen word was hur-
riedly sent to King Gustave OF Swe-
den. and Denmark's most prominent
citizen President andersen OF n
Danish East Asiatic company. Who
is high in the confidence OF Berlia.
as well as London, was dispatched
to Berlin to verify the report and IL
possible to change the German atti-
tude. Mr.. Andersen conferred with
DR.. Won Kuehlmann, secretary for
foreign affairs at Berlin, and he con-
firmed the report, adding that in
consequence OF the italian and Rus
sian developments, the military and
pam German elements were again in
the saddle in Germany and exerting
influence against which the foreign
Office, with its more moderate views,
found IL most difficult to contend.
King Gustave came to Copenhagen
and, spent the day in conference with
King Christian, President Andersen
and the Danish ministers, the SUBJ
ject matter of the conference being
covered by display of gala per-
formances, an opera ballet, cere-
monial banquet and the conventional
Interchange of speeches. AS a result
Of the conference a decision was
reached to make every possible ef-
fort to moderate the excited Nor
wegian sentiment and continue the
three Scandinavian kingdoms in the
path OF joint neutrality.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-28
ASSOCIATED PRESS
SUMMARY OF WAR

Germany has consented TO negoti-
ate Immediately for an arnistiee ION
all the fronts Of belliaerent coun-
tries" according to a Petrosrad dis
patch reporting on the outcome of
the visit by the BolsheViki military
delegation to the German lines on the
Russian front for negotiations with
the German military authorities.
The BoIsheviki formula has been
the proposal of an arnisties to all
the belliaerents, with . view TO the
proposal has fitted in we'll with the
admitted German desire for achieve =
ment of peace by agreement" as in
dicatsd in the 1916 peace offer and in
the German reply TO Pope senediet's
peace note, as we'll az in the reich"
stau resolution of last July.
The entente governments and the
United States on the other hand have
shown no disposition 10 negotiate.
The BoIsheViki aFn1istice propositions
were submitted to the embassies in
Petroarad but so far as has appeared
they have not been replied 10 by the
respective governments.
Representative of the allied pow
srs are in Paris for a conference
upon which the future course Of war
activities probably will depend. The
French leaders have been Joined by
the representatives Of the United
States, Great Britain and Italy.
A basis for joint action against
the central powers will be deternin-
ed at the conference, IL is indicated
and the future policy toward Russia
may be decided upon.
Although the Rolsheviki apparent
Iy have been unable 20 extend their
power over Russia, except in the
cities Of Petroprad and Moscow, they
continue their efforts toward an
armistiee and peace. IL is announced
officially in Petronrad that repre-.
sentatives Of Ensign kryienko, Boil
sheViki commander in chief. have
crossed 20 the German side and en-
tered into negotiations with German
military authorities.
Indications are that the opposition
to the Bolsheviki is rapidly gaining
strength. A conference Of anti -BoI-
sheviki leaders at Russian army
headquarters for the purpose Of
forming q coalition government 10
reported. Among the men there are
Professor Milukof, leader of che
constitutional democratic party ard
one Of the prominent actors in the
March revolution; members Of the
Socialist party, and prominent miIi-
tary leaders.
KALEpINEs GAINS STRENGTHS.
Meanwhile General kaledinea.
hstman Of the Don cossaeks, who u
CONTINUED on page ~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-28
Is Ready and Eager for Its
Part In Offensive In
Flanders
BUT PART OF THE
ALLIED FORCES
Reduced To 10000 at Bat,
tie of User, 1t Has
Grown Steadily Since

Havre, Nov. 15.-(By Mail) Ten
divisions strong, the Belgian army is
ready to take its part in the offensive
in Flanders whenever the word is
given. The Belgian minister of war
today told The Associated Press that
the Belgian army was composed OF
ll7,OO0 men at the beginning Of the
war, increased by 10000 volunteers
in August, 1914, and reduced TO Co.
900 men after the battle Of the User.
Since then by the enrolment OF
Belgian refugees and the enlistment
Of volunteers who have braved the
live wire barriers on the Holland
frontier.-it has been brought Up 70
ten divisions of well trained troops.
IF our army has not undertaken
operations of a wider scope up 70
this time, said the minister, 1T Is
because IL does not devolve on II to
decide the moment when these opera
tions should begin. The army is only
a part of the combined allied forces
acting in unison and in accordance
with developed plans. The army
valiantly has filled the roll, more un-
grateful than glorious, that has been
assigned TO 1t. 1t has just proved by
its brilliant participation in the last
offensive in Flanders that II is ready
to attack with feryor and awaits inn
patiently the hour.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-28
ELEVATOR men
Hear COMPLAINT
Six Threatened With Rev
ocation of License on
Various Charges

Bismarck, N. D., Nov. 2s.-The first
six hearings under the new grain
grading act for the revocation Of ele-
vator buyers licenses as deputy state
inspectors, whose effect would be to
bar these men from the business Of
grain buying in North Dakota, is In
progress in the state railway COM
mission offices today.
Herbert Roberts, buyer for the
Farmers elevator at Shields, was
heard this morning on charges Of in
competency, and then charges of inn
proper grading were taken up against
GUY Sawyer and r. L. Olson. buyers
for the Victoria Elevator company at
Roach and Berthold, respectively,
tand III. J. Arnold. M. G. Nelson and
r. A. Rasmussea Independent ele-
vator men at 5
Attorney Gem anger is han
ding the prosecU and former
kAttorney General Andrew Miller OF
lBismarck, and former Assistant At
torney General Francis ]. Murphy OF
1Einots are representing the defend
lants.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-28
Thirty German
Ships Turned
Over To France

Rio Janeiro, Nov. o.
The Brazilian government
has reached an agreement
with France for the use, un-
der the Brazilian flag and
for a period of one year, of
thirty former German ships
held in Brazilian ports for
the purpose of joint action
in provisioning the allied
countries in order to hasten
the end of the war. The
vessels have a total tonnage
of 250,000.