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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
Bell Orders Soldiers
To Fire On Any Shipper
(By Associated Press.l

Ell PASO, Tex. Apr. 2O.-Saipers who
fired at an American sentry viaduct
in the suburbs here last night were fired
upon in return by a squad of United States
soldiers and one Mexican seen to fall.
ments on the Mexican side.
Mexican officials protested to General
Bell, who replied that he had ordered his
men TO shoot to kill when fired on from
across the line. He told the Mexicans he
would court martial any American soldier
who fired the first shot, and that he also
would court -amrtial any soldier who failed
to return the Mexican fire from across the
line.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
Mrs. Springer, Wife
Banker, Dies Pauper
tBy Associated Press.)

DENVER. April 20.-Mrs. John Spring
er. the divorced wife of Denver banker
and capitalist, for years a western society
leader and often called the most beautiful
woman in Colorado, died last night In a
pauper's hospital on Blackwells Island,
New York, according to advices received
here. Because of Mrs. Springer two men
lost their lives and another i serving a
life term in the penitentiary. The two
men were killed by the third in an argu-
ment over her in a Denver hotel and the
third man was sent To prison.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
WAR AGAINST HUNGER"
MEETING SATURDAY Pm,

Every farmer in the Brownsville neigh
borhood and business men, bankers and
lawyers Of Brownsville, are directly in
terested in the ''War Against Hunger"
meeting scheduled To be held in the fed
eral courtroom nj 3 o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon. The meeting was called by the
Board Of City Development and farm
ers committee composed Of Fred Ruste-
berg and C. l.. Jessup. and j. the Browns
vile mass meeting following the general
valley meeting held in this city last Mon
day to organize -thir srrtipn- in an-rffrrt
production in the South.
A. Wayne Wood, chairman of the
Board of City Development, will preside at
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20

the meetin, and c. l.. Jessup will explain
the purpose of the meeting. One of the
principal addresses of the afternoon will
be by Captain A. l.. Conger, L. S. A., who
will make talk on ''The Conservation of
Food Products" Captain Conger IS known
in the army an authority on many sub
jects of particular interest to the United
States army at this juncture, and he has
given much attention TO study of the
food problems met and dealt with by the
European nations at war a. well as the
neutrals.
r. An invitation hrs ~berr-ex<~rded 70 the
officers Of the army to attend the meeting.
General Morton and Captain J.. ID. Gasser
Of the quartermaster have accepted and
will attend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20

Fear of conscription into the United
States army l. causing many farm labor
crs on the lower border, both Mexican and
American born Mexicans, to quit the farms
and 90 to Mexico, it developed today.
As result shortage of labor for plant
ing and harvesting, not only IN extreme
Southern Texas, but in the interior cf the
state. j. q serious condition that the far
merS are facing.
Clyde Tandy, operating farm about
eight miles from Brownsville, lost fourteen
laborers from his place IN one day. He
started an investigation a. 10 the cause
for the sudden determination 10 quit the
United States, the result Of which was the
development of the fact that the labnrcr~
had heard they were "a bc forced i@to the
Aunr.rau artnv pnc man. after run-id-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
FEARCONSCRIPTTONFARM
LABORERS GO TO MEXICO

cradle persuasion. told why he was going
to Mexico. saying. "Aleanes muy val
icntc." meaning that the Germans are
very brave" and asserting that he had no
desire 10 20 70 Germany 10 fight in the
trenches and that he Ind much rather take
BIZ chances N being forced into The Mex
lean army.
United States department Of Justice
agents are reported starting an investiga-
tion TO learn whether the~s 4 any "rganzed
propaganda among Mexicans ID induce
them 10 leave the United States.
Mr.. Tandy said that farmers in his
neighborhood were 10 start campaign OF
enlightenment among the laborerS to show
them that there IN little ~ 10 likelihood Of
their hcin" forced into the United States
'army.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
WANT TO KNOW
PEACE DEMANDS
HUNGARIAN SOCIALISTS DEMAND
THAT CENTRAL POWERS MAKE
PUBLIC PEACE CONDITIONS.

BERNE, switzerland, Apr. 20.-Thc
Hungarion socialists have adopted rcsolu-
tionS at secret convention demanding
that the central powers make public their
peace conditions, excluding all forcible
annexations, according to the Tamwacht,
the official organ Of the social democracy.
The convention was the first to be held
since 1913 and several resolutions of a
drastic and even revolutionary character
were adopted. The convention called upon
the Hungarian government to abolish all
restrictions on public gatherings, To re-
store the freedom of the press. and to fur
nish genuine proof of the honorableness
and sincerity of its desire for peace.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
HE URGES FORCE
AGAINST FORCE
TO CURB VIOLATIONS OF RULES OF
WARFARE WHICH HAVE GROWN
OUT OF PRESENT CONFLICT.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Apr. 2o.-Force
against force j. the only restraining in
huence which can curb violations of the
rules Of war which have grown out of the
present great conflict, said Chandler l..
Anderson of New York in an address be
fore the American Academy Of Political
and Social Science this afternoon.
Anderson has frequently acted a. coun-
sci for the state department in negotiating
treaties and has been member of tribun-
ais for the adjustment of international dis
putes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
HELPPREvENT
ARMS SALES
IS REQUEST


SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Apr. 20.-Major
General John J. Pcrshing today telegraph
ed the chambers of commerce of thirteen
border cities askig them to assist the fed
eral authorities in suppressing the sale of
arms and munitions during the war
Secretary Louis Coboini Of the Board
of City Development, today received a
message from Major General John j. Per
shing mt Fort Sam Houston asking the
cooperation of the president of the organ
ization in helping TO suppress the sales Of
arms and munitions during the war See
retary Cobolini vii lturn the message over
to Chairman A. Wayne Wood of the Board
of City Development for further action.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
SuMPTuOUS
RAINS PUT
new LIFE
into LAND
ON COAST

With a two-inch rainfall reported from
Kingsville kleberg county, with light TO
heavy rains reported from almost every
other point on the lower gulf coast, west
as far as McAllen, indications this after
noon were that drought of practically
six to eight months standing. broken only
by single heavy fall in February, has
been broke.
The lowering skies, the threatening thun-
Ere, the flashes of lightning, brought un-
told JOY to the hearts of the farmers and
cattlemen of the lower coast country, the
ranchers having suffered of late fron
poor range, while the farmers have been
uncertain as To the life Of the seed re-
Gently planted or the corn and cotton
crops.
Up TO early this afternoon only light
showers had fallen in Brownsville, hut il
was sufficient To settle the dust. while
the appearance of the clouds promised
further rainfall. Telephone reports from
Harlingen at noon said that little rain had
fallen there up to that time. but the out
look was promising. Mercedes reported /.
fairly good rainfall up to noon, with indi-
cations of further rain, while McAlcn re
ported only light shower indicating that
town to he on the western edge of the
storm area.
The kingsville-Corpus Christi county,
which depends altogether upon rainfall for
moisture, has been in sore distress for
rain for several weeks past, and today's
moisture means a rejuvenatIon of the
hopes and spirits of the farmers of this
sections who last year suffered both from
drouth and storm.
The corn, Gotten, cane and general feed
crops will benefit especially from today's
moisfure@{n@t -~iv<rv-y>-~nnSf~Ay ~Ay~rd>Y~-~~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
Declares Kaiser And
People Are Together

AMSTERDAM, Holland, April 2O.-A
Berlin dispatch says O resolution was
adopted at a meeting of the Progressive
Peoples party denouneing president Will
sons attempt to SOW discard between the
kaiser and the German people" The res
olution declared the "Kaiser and the Ger
man people belong inseparably to each
other and with the combined strength Of
and their allies will attain
peace, guaranteeing their fu-
ture."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
Military Drills Not
Harmful, TuthilI Says

WAXAHAClIIE, Tex, Apr. 20.-Bcfore
Harry Tuthill, coach of the Detroit Amer
leans, started north with the team, he told
friends here that military drills are not
harmful 10 ball players. The Detroit sound
was, mt first, divided on the question but
the players later became more cnthuslas-
tie. They quickly mastered the simple
drills, and the more complicated evolntions
which they will 20 through AT ball parks
every afternoon, were more To their lik-
ing.
'The players do not get enough of the
exercises To tire their MUSCLES said Tut
hill. "The setting up exercises are ex-
celIcnt 1t j. my hope that We have them
every spring"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
Expect Navy Will Be
Recruited By May |

WASHINGTON, ID. g., April 20.-IIeavy
naval recruiting yesterday showed a net
gam of 1892. or an average daily gain of
lhe week ending yesterday Of 1921. This
brought the total TO 1875. Secretary Of
the Navy Daniels said there j. no doubt
will be reached by Nav 1
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Apr. 20.-In-
structions have been sent to the Adlu-
tant Generals of the respective states say
Ing that discharges won't be granted to en-
listed men of the national guard solely be-
cause they are married. III a soldier has
independent means to prevent his family
from becoming a public charge he must
serve.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
WOMAN ARRESTED
BY FEDERAL OFFICER

A woman was arrested today by Deputy
Marshal Reed on a complaint charging her
with smuggling morphine into the United
States from Mexico was filed. CommS
sioner Goodrich placed the woman under a
$3.50 appearance bond until . o'clock to-
morrow morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
WANTED GERMAN FRIED, BEATING

LIVINGSTON, Montana, Apr. 20
When Victor Cline entered a pro-ally cafe
and ordered German fried potatoes, saying
"and be sure they are German" a waiter
gave him severe beating. The police re-
fused to interfere
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
Treasury Notes of
Debt Are Authorized

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. Apr. 20.-Treas-
ury certificates of indebtedness have been
authorized up to two billion dollars IN the
seven billion war finance measure. The
certificates will be issued "a IT becomes
necessary 10 meet the treasury require
ments after the bill is enacted, according
to Secretary McAdoo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20

BERLIN. Apr. 2O.-The occupation of
the Siegfried positions, which were long
under construction, began on March 10 and
ended Yesterday by the abandonment Of
the bank of the Ai~nc. between Condo and
Souprc. il hn.. hccn officially an1oanccd.
Tie rauny IL following hc-.iatiE=ly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
Celebrate Entry
Of US. In War
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON. Apr. 20-The British people
and Americans here celebrated American
participation in the world war by religious
services today in 81. Pauls cathedral, at
tended by official heads of the nation and
great congregations. There was great
display Of American flags.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
SAYS PROSECUTION WAR NECESSARY
tRy Associated Press.

PETROGRAD. Apr. 2O.-The Zemlla No-
liza, the organ of the revolutionary social
lists. declares that the prosecution of the
war j. necessary because Germany per
ssts in her plans of conquest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
TO ABOLISH ANTI-JESUIT LAW.

AMSTERDAM, Holland, April ga
Berlin dispatch says il j. officially an
nounced that the bundsrath agreed to n
decision of the reichstag To abolish the an
ti-Jesuit law which prohibits members Of
the order from residing in Germany. II
was passed in 1872 at the instance of Bis
marck
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
Strikes Breaking
Out In Factories
(By Associated Press.)

AMSTERDAM. Apr. 2O.-Strikes have
broken out in various munitions factories
in Germany, including the enormous Krupp
arms works. according to kilograms receiv-
ed here today. The telegram claims that
it, informant comes from official German
sources.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON. Apr. 2O-The maine British
forces is Mesopotamia forced a passage
Of Shattekl Adhen, attacked the Turks
main positions, completely routing them,
says the official statement. Twelve hun
dred and forty four Turks have been tax
en- prisoners.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
ENEMY FINDS
met -MiifE:Ti'HIODIiIClAl IIl
PRESSURE|S
T00MUCH To
WITHSTAND

PARIS, Apr. 20.-Violent fighting con-
tinued last night during which the French
made further gains in the region Of Laf-
faux and Vauclero plateau. The war Of
flee announces that several lines of
trenches east Of Loivre were captured.
Heavy counter attacks by the Germans in
Champagne were repulsed, severe losses
being inflicted upon the enemy.
The uniform failure Of the Germans to
resist the steady methodical pressure of
the French is the outstanding feature Of
the operations to date in the great often
sive on the Aisne and in Champagne. IL
il clear that General Nivele's armies are in
no danger of losing the initiative and that
gradually but surely all the salients along
the Soissene- Auberive front are being
crushed.
The principle salient TO which the enemy
had clung formed an angle where the
front running from st. Quentin hinged to
the line running eastward from Rheims.
Caught as IN wise by the troops advanc-
ing northeast from Laffaux and north
west from VailIaux and Chavonne, the an
gle collapsed yesterday and Fort Conde
was captured. Substantial progress was
also made in the center. ground being won
east and west of Craonne, which is grad
ually being enveloped.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
LES DARCY AGREES TO ENLIST.
tISy ASsOCfated Pros

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Apr. 20.-Les Darcy,
the Australian pugilist and so called slack
er. has agreed to enlist under the Ameri-
can flag if granted permission to stage
fights already booked for June and July.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
5000 Machine Guns
For American Army
(Ry Assncinted PresE.l

WASHINGTON, ID. q. Apr 20.-Emer-
gency orders for 5000 Lewis machine guns
for the army and navy were placed by the
government yesterday Delivery and tests
will take place May necesstating great
haste.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
WIRE FALLS, ELECTRIC POWER OUT

a falling electric wire between the light
plant and the city caused a suspension Of
power for more than an hour and As min
utc~ this afternoon. Consequently The
licr,ll va> DELAYED considerably IL reach
ia- lhc Str ci~.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
Brazil Arranges For
Anti-German Events

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina. Apr. 20
A great anti German demonstration will
axe place here Tuesday night. Further
of the same nature are IN
in several other cities of the
republic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
Ambassador Elkus
Is Reported Sick

TIE HAGUE, April 20.-United States
Ambassador Elkus is seriously i'll at Con
stantinople with spotted fever, according
10 a Berlin dispatch. German newspapers
say German specialist u assisting the
EMBASSY physician.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20

TOPEKA, Kans., Apr. 20.-Fifty five
per cent Of the 1917 wheat crop has been
abandoned, leaving the smallest acreage
since 1897, according to the Board of Ag
riculture announcement. The coming crop
is estimated at 100000 bushels, 81 ,O00,-
600 bushel less than last year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
COUNTRY'S
GRAIN CROP
OBJECT I0F
A GENERAL
INTEREST

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 2O.-Wheat prices
today went beyond all previous records.
Traders went wild over reports of big pur-
chases for the allies and September wheat
reached $1.S9.
Corn advanced with wheat to new hing
price records.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
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 fair and colder; Saturday fair:
light northerly winds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20

CHICAGO, Apr. 20.-The allied govern
ments, dealing through Chicago brokers,
are credited with having made profit of
more than three an one-half million dol
lars in the past two months by specializing
on the grain markets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20

LONDON, Apr. 2O.-The general officer
commanding the British forces in Egypt
announces that April IL the British ad-
vanced north Of Wadi Ghuzze, southern
Palestine. capturing Turkish advanced po-
sitions along a six and half mile 'front.'
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20

GEORGETOWN. Texas, April 2O.-Citi-
zens today signed "A petition favoring con
scription and iclegraphed Texas congress
mca t. ~up?ar, ,hc administration .aca~-
lfr.-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Apr. 2O.-Secre-
tary Houston of the Department of Agri-
culture recommended to the senate today
that the Council Of National Defense be
empowered to fix the minimum tnd maxi
mum prices for food. Secretary Houston
said the agricultural department needs
authority to make complete survey of
the nations food supply. 1t i estimated
$25, 100000 will be needed to carry out the
desired plans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-20

WASHINGTON, April 20.-In any poll
ey that may be adopted to regulate the
export OF foodstuffs the United States has
no intention of interfering with the ship
ment Of supplies to European or other neu-
trail nations except where assistance to
Germany is likely to result.
This plan was made plain by President
Wilson when the minister from The Meth
erlands called ut the White House.
Food exports vii lbe one of the prin-
cipal subjects discussed at the coming in
ternational conferences to be held here.
Practically all neutral European republics
have already adopted methods to prevent
ihe re-shipment of food to Germany.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-19

EXPERIENCED FARMER would
like work on farm. Call at 1910
NJ street or write in care of No.
1855 Courier. W
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-19
,lins him to exemption or discharge

tiing him to exemption or discharge
cease to exist"
conscientious objcctors must. within
ten days after ding their claims, pre-
sent afiidavits setting forth:
That the applicant "is q member In
good faith and I'm good standing Of o
well recognized religious sect or organ
ixation tgiying the name thereof) or.
ganized and existing May IS. 1917. and
whose then existing creed or principles
forbid its members to participate In
war In any form, and TINT the religious
convictions nre against war or partici.
patton therein. In accordance with the
principles of said organization"
Must Support Contention.
This must he supported BY an afiida.
vlt from the clerk or minister Of the
organization. and "in cnse any such
person lsnbstantiates In the opinion Of
the local, board his claim. such local
board shall issue a certificate stating
that such person shall not bc required
or compelled TO serve In my capacity
except In some capacity declared by the
president to be noiiconbatant.r S'fl
"Iltosc found TO he moran y deficient
are 10 be discharged upon presenta-
tlon by any person to the local board
by which he was drawn for service Of
q certificate Of the clerk Of any court
OF record In the United States show.
Ing that the record OF such court dis.
closures that such person was nt time
stated convicted Of felony and sen-
fenced In such court"
The district boards provided for are
to have reviewing powers for the most
part. They will. however. have orig.
inal authority In the matter Of all
questions or claims for including or
excluding or discharging persons aris.
ing under the following provisions Of
the act OF congress authorizing the
president to exclude or discharge per.
sons engaged In industries. including
agriculture. found to be necessary to
the maintenance Of the military estab.
lishment or the effective operation Of
the military forces or the maintenance
Of national interest during the emer-
gency.'"
All claims Of this sort must be sup
ported by atildnvits setting forth that
the applicant zig actually engaged in
a particular, designated industrial en-
terprise necessary to (any of the three
things stated In the acD; thdS his con
tinuance therein Il necessary to the
maintenance thereof and that he can
not be replaced by another person
without direct substantial material loss
and detriment to the adequate and ef
fective operation OF the enterprise IL
which he % engaged" y
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-19
Regulations Tell
! Who Will Receive
Rules Laid Down by President
Give Local Boards Exact In
struetion' 70 Follow IL
Every Case
THEsg CLASSIC EXEMPT,
STATUS MUST ss PRovso

These classes are exempt from
draft upon proof Of their status;
Men Indispensable 10 industries
necessary TO the maintenance Of
the military establishment os the
national interest.
Men with wives, children. par.
cnts, brothers or sisters depend.
ont solely upon them for support
Mtebcrs Of recognized religions
scots whose creed forbids bear.
Ing arms, students Of divinity.
ordained or regular ministers.
Legislative. judicial and execu'
tive officers Of the United statrs
or the states Of the Union.
Men in tho army or navy OF
tho United statea
Germans and aliens who have
not taken out drst citizenship
papers. " " Svv'lk
workmen In the armoricn, ar
scnais and navy yards OF the
United States and men engaged
In tho transmission Of tho United
States mails. aalik
Pilots and mariners In tho mcr.
chant marine Of the United States
' Criminaln convicted OF fel0niea.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-19
Classified Advertising


q. 4 c. GRANT LANDS Blue print
plats showing lands In Josephine
county. S1.60. Address A. q.
VOORHEES,. Grants Pass u
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-19
pslieatsly Put.

II do hope fou appreciate that In
marrying MY daughter you marry a
large hearted girl"
'lvdo, sir. fAiidl hope she inherits
those qualities from her father"-Pass
ing Show. N M y
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-19

GUARD YOUR HEALTH,

Look 70 your health, and Y you
have u praise God and value
next TO a good eonseleres, tor
toalth is the second blessing
that ws msr.s's, are capable OF,
4 bcseinr tina, rncn,s esrNet
ttpy.--isNak Wsson.