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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-27

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Apr. 27.-Wher
the kaiser, in the latter part Of 1916, a n
nounced a willingness to discuss terms OF
peace, the allies Immediately shouted
"peace trap" The same term has beer
applied to Germany's efforts to end hos
%tilitieS with Russia. And, even more re
Gently the words 'peace trap have been
coupled with the rumors emanating from
Vionna, Switzerland and elsewhere to the
effect that one or more of me central pow
ers or their allies were anxious for peace,
Within the past few months English and
French statesmen nave been heard to ex-
press the hope that the United States
trap" And when the time comes for end
ing the war, it il safe to say that the Dip
lomatists Of the entente allies, including
the United States, will be on their guard
against a Teutonic 'peace trap"
Probably the most perfect example of a
peace trap succeeding was when the Sui
tan Murad V Of Turkey. then invading the
Balkan states, was induced by specious
promises to agree To a treaty of peace To
last ten years. The treaty was sworn up
on the Koran and the Bible. Yet no soon
err had Murad withdrawn his garrisons
than it was torn up by the other parties
to il under the prrtext that "oaths are
not to be kept with infidels."
The result, however, in the long run, was
not exactly in favor of the settlers of the
trap. For the sultan, furious at the way
he had been duped, re-invaded the Bal
.kans at the head of an army 50 huge and
well equipped that it speedily beat down
all opposition.
England was caught in Il peace trap in
1901, when Napoleon, by a clever blend
ing of promises and threats, induced the
British government to agree to the Treaty
of Amiens. BY it the willy Corsican got
practically everything for which he had
been fighting, while England, after spend
ing a prodigious sum on the war, obtain
ed relatively nothing.
Russia's turn 10 fall into a peace trap
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-27
WARNS UNITED STATES TO KEEP SHARP
EYE OUT FOR GERMAN PEACE TRAPS

came in 1873. Turkey, defeated on tn,
field of battle, offered rs a condition OF
immediate peace TO sign the Treaty Of San
S~tefano, which gave Russia a large amount
of territory. This she only did, however
after having received private assurances
from the great powers that they would not
agree TO the treaty being ratified. Nor
did they. No sooner had the Russian arm
les been withdrawn from Turkish terri
tory, than a congress of the powers as
sembled at Berlin 10 discuss the question
with the result hat Russia was robbed OF
the greater portion Of the fruits of her
victory.
In 1870, after the fall Of Sedan, France
was lulled tn a false security for a while
by Bismarck, who pretended that he was
ready to grant favorable peace terms. The
negotiations were conducted through
Count Bernstorff, the Prussian minister in
London, and Lord Lyons, the British am
bassador in Paris.
For two or three weeks the French ar
mics remained inactive. Meanwhile Field
Marshal Won Moltke, behind the screen of
his far-flnng armies, was bringing up
of heavy siege guns, destined for
the bom~bardment of Paris, and huge stores
of munitions. Then, when all was in read
mess, Bismarck threw off the mask.
His Favorable peace terms" proved To
be practically identical with those exceed
ingly harsh ones afterwards imposed, and
which he knew perfectly well would tot be
accepted at that stage of the war. The
of the French government was ex-
actly what he had foreseen and expected.
ave will not" it announced, "cede an inch
of our territories or a stone of our fort
~resses."
Hostilities were thereupon renewed. But
the delay proved fatal 10 France, for a few
weeks later the Germans had Paris en-
with a ring or steel and fire and
held her there until famine compelled her
to capitulate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-27

ing OF the great army America is geing
to develop. There is a great deal of idle
land under the supervision of the various
federal reservations in various parts Of
the country, and the intensive cultivation
of this land will do its part in remedying
the food deficiency. Back Of the lines Of
the European battlefields, the troops when
off duty either engage in farming operations
on their own account, or assist the native
farmers with their crop.-Galveston Trib-
une.
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April a., 1916.

Entente allies opened economic conference
in Paris to remedy conditions result
ing from the war.
British battleship Russell sunk in the Med
iterranean: German submarine sunk
off coast Of Ireland and crew made
prisoners.
law declared throughout Ireland
general fighting in the streets of Dub
lin, with terrible execution of the reb-
els by the greater-numbered British
troops.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-27
PILLS ~cARElESSNESS.

A Bostonian who each year visits a certain
benighted section 81 the state Of Idaho in
quired. on the occasion af his last trip. what
had become If n well known character, Faro
Bill. he had So often seen.
Well" Vas the reply. "Phil's dead. Came
to his end through contributory negligence
"contributory negligence. Why, what do
you mean?"
'IIe showed down four aces an two Of EN-
was diamonds. The Lamb.
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With Other Editors
Soldiers Will Farm.

Secretary Baker, of the war department,
Sam Houston. He wants them To put all
of the available land at the fort into cul-
t~ivation as soon as possible. Several hun
dred acres Of land can be used at the fort
in this way, and a very appreciable amount
of food raised. This j. a very good move,
provided it can be done without undue
interruption or interference with the train
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-27
MAY HAVE BEEN.

when ! was once in danger from a lion,'
said the old African exploser. II tried sitting
dawn and staring at him, as ! had no weap-
ons.'
How did 1t work. asked his companion
Perfectly. The lion didn't even touch me-
"Strange! How do you account for it?'
'Well. sometimes I've thought il was be.
cause l sat down on the branch Of a very
tall tree."-London Saturday Journal.
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FRIDAY, APRIL %, 1917.
WE PERCEIVE TIE LIGHT AND
WHENCE 1T FLOWS.
San Antonio EynreS.

Observation-Disclosures conferences so
far, with the enthusiasm that the peo-
pie of the capital rave shown, and
the courtesies and cordialities ex-
tended by the officials, have taken
the British commission completely by
surprise. Foreign Secretary Balfour,
after ~three-quarters of an hour con-
versation with President Wilson, re-
marked that his trip had been JUS
titled by that meeting alone. - The
Associated Press.
The "surprise" is most pleasant to the
statesmen from London, and that which
causes il is highly gratifying to the coun-
trymen and constituents of those in Wash
ington.
We think that the fact of the presence
of many Americans with the western arm
les of France and Great Britain since
August, 1914, has not been the only fact
to inform out fellow lovers-o of Liberty,
overseas, that the vast majority of Ameri-
cans also perceive, the miles, hight IN this
terrific struggle, and whence it flows.
A year or so ago the foremost English
critic, Mr.. William Archer, thus concluded
an open letter on "Colorblind Neutrality
to the foremost critic of continental Eu-
rope, DIR. George Brandes of Copenhagen
Though war is a. torturing to my tenn
permanent as it j. abhorrent to my intellect,
/ have never for a moment dreamt of
wishing that my country had made anoth-
er choice than that which she made in
August, 1914-if. indeed, she can be said
to have had any choice after Germany had
crossed the German frontier. And to YOU.
my dear Master, | may say that, with all
nv profound esteem for YOU, with all my
admiration and envy for your talent, your
achievement and your fame, there is one
respect in which | would not for the world
change places with you. Whatever sor-
row the war has brought or may bring me,
/ would not for the world be "A neutral"
American who can never forget the eth
les of their own struggles for Liberty. and
of the resultant national foundation, have,
from the first of this war, known the
meaning of "colorblind NATURALIZATION
all their adherence to government procla-
nations and practices Of neutrality. They
could not fail to know this, seeing the
cause and course of the woes of Belgium
and France; r~evering the courage of the
men and women of France and Belgium.
When the war lord Of Potsdam uttered that
most satanic pharisaism of any age: an
the midst of peace the enemy surprises a.
Forward with Godr-every intelligent
mind revolts now against the heinous fact
or forty years Of utterly destructive prep
aration 10 make war on neighbor nation.
that suffered the folly of psendo-prepared-
nessl
The Rt. Hon. Arthur j. Balfour need
not be surprised at the American spirit
the intrinsic, essential, heartfelt American
spirit-even if there were no mastery
messagei among the worlds messages of
Human Liberty, from President Wilson to
renew the INSPIRATION of our countrymen.
The weapon of the resentment of any un-
American element in this country is one of
the very least Of the weapons that can
not prevail against the sword of the Lord
and of Gideon.
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Bills.

We heard n man remark the other day
that it was 'hard for him to meet the
grocery bill" We envied him. We have
no such trouble. Our grocery bill meets
us several times a day, and often on the
telephone.-San Angelo Standard.
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Pc r N & MT.

Patience-Isn't il remarkable how she keeps
her age?
Patrice-Yes: she hasn't changed il in ten
years.-Yonkers Statesman.
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War in History
April n, 1915.

The Information Woman's Peace Congress
opened at The Hague, Jane Addams
of Chicago presiding; il countries
represented.
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A Smile or Two
DIDN'T NEED EN-.

The Stun visjtor-I should think you'd be
afraid to live here. There's nd fire escape.
The Stun Dweller-I don't need one, lady.
Whenever the cops come up after me / make
my getaway over the roof.-Boston Globe.
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CYNIC'S RETORT.

Pretty Saleswoman-Don't you want a talk
ing machine in your home?
He-My dear, this is so sudden,-Awk
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-27

A patent has been granted for stick
candy having a core made of peanut but
ter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-27

Love and logic are not ON speaking terms.
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W. l.. ROCKWELL.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Any erroneous reflection upon the charac-
Der, standing or reputation Of any person. firm
or corporation. appearing in the columns Of The
Herald will be gladly and promptly corrected
upon the same being called to the attention of
the publishers.
The Washington times., 1917-04-20
DINED AT SERVICE CLUB
Chief Justice and Mrs. White
Guests at Dinner.


Chief Justice and Mrs. Edward
Douglas White were'the honor guests
at dinner last evening, with Capt.
and Mrs. Josiah S. Mexican, U. S. N,
as hosts. The dinner was among the
most interesting of the numerous
functions given at the Army and
Navy Club. The other guests were
Capt. and Mrs. Volney o. Chase, u.
S. N; Capt. and Mrs. Charles P.
Plunkett, U. S. N, and Capt. and Mrs.
William V. Pratt, U. S. N.
Admiral and Mrs. William S. Ben
son, who had twenN-four guests to
meet the Assistant Secretary OF the
Navy and Mrs. Franklin D. Roose-
welt, and Brig. Gen. and Mrs. William
A Mann were among others who
gave dinners at the club.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Harry Mel.
p. Huse had dining with them Rear
Admiral and Mrs. Robert NJ. Doyle,
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Frank F.
Fletcher, Rear Admiral and Mrs.
James H. Glennon, Rear Admiral and
Mrs. Ralph Earle, Capt. and Mrs.
William c. Watts, Capt. and Mrs.
William B Fletcher, Capt. and Mrs.
Edward J. Dorm, Capt. and Mrs.
Frank H. 8chofield, Lieutenant Com
mander and Mrs. Allen Buchanan,
Commander and Mrs. Thomas ]. Sem,
Lieutenant Commander Reginald r.
Belknap, Mrs. Charles Belknap, and
Paul Hudson.
Major and Mrs. Robert U. Patter-
son were hosts at dinner last even
ing at the club, having as guests Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph E. Davies and their
house guest, Mrs. Gooding, Major and
Mrs. James A. Woodruff, Mr.. and Mrs
Hampson Gary, Miss Martha Kean,
Major A. w. Williams, and Captain
Cordier.
Capt. and Mrs. Henry A Field en-.
tertained in compliment to Mr.. and
Mrs. H. L. Gardiner, of Providence,
r. 1. The other guests Nvere Capt
and Mrs. Robert l. Berry, Capt. and
Mrs. P. A Welker, Commander ana
Mrs. Richard H. Leigh and Mr.. ana
Mrs. B. P. Lamberton.
Major and Mrs. Dennis Nolan were
among the hosts at dinner at tho
club, and DR.. and Mrs. William Colby
Rucker entertained for their house
guest, Mrs. Allen Mclaughlin, of Bos
ton. Mrs. Mclaughlin, who has been
attending the d. A. r. congress, viii
leave for her home tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1917-04-20
Duffy sisters Married.

An interesting double wedding
took place Wednesday morning In ST.
Aloysius' Church when Miss Gertrude
Duffy became the bride of Joseph N.
Kline and her sister, Miss Marguerite
Duffy, was married to william /.
Shields.
Both brides wore dresses OF silk
null and net with satin trimmings,
and carried bouquets of white roses
and lilies of the valley. Miss Alice
Duffy, maid of honor, wore a gown
of blue crepe de chine and a large
picture hat. Aloysius Shields was best
man.
Misses Lucille and Helen Duffy, the
brides younger sisters. acted as flower
girls. wearing blue and pink crepe de
chino dresses. respectively, and large
picture hats.
At the conclusion Of the wedding cere-
mony and the nuptial mass which fol-
lowed. a reception was held at the home
Of the brides. 1l30 North Capital street.
The two couples are on a motor wedding
trip.
The Washington times., 1917-04-20
Tea for ID. A. r.. VisItors.

Officers and delegates OF the d. A.
r. were entertained at tea at head
quarters OF. the National American
Woman Suffrage Association, 1925
Rhode Island avenue, yesterday after
noon from TO 9 o'clock. Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait. president OF the Ma
tional Association, spoke on "The
Worldwide Movement for Woman
Suffrage" citing the recent action of
the governments of England, Russia
and France, and the gains In the
The Washington times., 1917-04-20
MI.. sehneIder : Bride.

St. Adams Church. Cathedral Close,
was the scene of a pretty wedding
Wednesday afternoon when Miss
Madelaaine Gertrude Schneider,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Schneider, became the bride of Fal-
ster c. Hanson, of Kansas. The eere-
mony was performed at o'clock by
the Rev. Charles T. Warner. pastor
of ST. Albans'. The church was dec
GRATED with lilies and palms.
The bride, who was given away
by her father, wore q smart gown
OF white georgette crepe elaborateiy
beaded and made with q short skirt
trimmed with bands OF white satin.
She also wore a large white picture
hat of straw and georgette crepe
and carried a shower bouquet OF
lilies OF the valley.
Miss Lily Payne, of Balston, Va.
was the only attendant. She wore q
gown of peach-colored chiffon and q
leghorn hat trimmed with black net,
punk roses, and black velvet ribbons.
She carried pink sweet peas.
Dean Walen, of Massachusetts,, was
best man, while Louis W. Schneider,
brother of the bride. John Ferguson,
of Toronto. and Ernest Weihel, OF
Kansas, acted as ushers.
There was no reception, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hanson leaving shortly after the
ceremony for their wedding journey.
The bride travelled In q gold-colored
suit OF velour cloth and a blue hat
faced with gold-colored crepe and
adorned with bleu wings. They will
make their home at the Rutland
apartments, at Seventeenth and Riggs
streets.
Mr. and Mrs. Paui Tt1ckernan who
The Washington times., 1917-04-20
Wrinkles-SaIlow
Compilations
RENEW YOUTHFUL BEAUTY
Try This French Beauty Recipe
TonlEhf.

Try This French Beauty Recipe
Tonight.
Many a wrinkled. ho1loW-cheeked
aged-looking woman has quickly
made herself look most beautiful
youthful and charming by means
OF the following simple French
Beauty Recipe. Try this tonight
Merely wash your face in warm
watey and rub in teaspoonfu1 or
two Of Creme Tokalon RoseatedsS
In the morning wash the face with
cold water and rub In more Creme
Tokalon Roseated which you win
hnd entirely different frem any
other. creams Day by day watch
how the old, hardened, coarse, SAL
low skin becomes new, fresh. soft
and youthful-looking. II you have
bad wrinkles get box Of
Japanese Ice PENCILS and use them
in connection with the cream. and
you can get quick action on the
deepest wrinkles, no matter OF
how long standing. Peoples Drug
Stores, O'Donnells, Kann'S, Rfker-
Hegeman.. Associated Drug stores,
NJ ~Goldenbergs. or most any good
druggist or department store in /.
this city. Success guaranteed or
money refunded. q
The Washington times., 1917-04-20
Ritter. to Entertain.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Ritter viii
entertain a large and distinguished
company at dinner tonight. The
guests from out of town will be
Judge and Mrs. Ebert H. Gary, Of
New York, who are spending the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Ritter, and
Mrs. Charles s. Whitman, wife of the
Governor of New York.
Mrs. Harry Campbell Graef will en-
tertain at luncheon and bridge to-
morrow for Mrs. Gary and on Sun
day Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Marye
will give a luncheon at the Chevy
Chase Club for Judge and Mrs. Gray.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. C. Neale have sent
out invitations for the marriage Of
Mrs. Neale's daughter, Miss Gather
inc Burdette, to Edward s. H. Pen
dergast of New York, which will
take place on Saturday, May IL, at 4
o'clock, in st. Paul's Catholic Church.
A reception will follow in the home
of the brides parents on Sixteenth
street. Miss Burdette will be at
tended BY Mrs. Robert Dove, aunt of
the bride-elect and a bride OF few
weeks ago, as matron OF honor; Miss
Ruth Patterson, Miss Celia Mccall
lum, Miss Dorothea Owen, Miss Paul
inc Stone, Miss Margaret Howard,
Miss Ann Hopkins, Miss Georgia
Schofleld, Miss Elizabeth Harding, as
bridesmaids, and little Miss Sydney
Neale, sister of the bride-elect, as
flower girl Raymond Pendergast. OF
New York, will be best man for HIS
brother, and, the ushers will be
Charles Buchanan, OF Baltimore;
George Henry and Leroy whitney, of
Morristown, N. J.; Dawson Wright
The Washington times., 1917-04-20
MISS IDDINGS MARRIED
Daughter Of Former Diplomat Weds
Major Roche in Rome.

A marriage of interest to Washing
ton took place in Rome recently when
Miss Elizabeth Iddings was married
to Major Cyril Roche OF the Irish
Guards.
Miss Iddings' father was at one time
American consul general at Cairo,
and before that was connected with
the American diplomatic service. Mr..
and Mrs. Iddings and their daughter
have made their home in Rome for
several years.
They came to Washington last ocs
tober to attend the marriage of Miss
Margaret Preston Draper and Prince
Andrea Boncompagni-Ludovi and
Mr.. Idfings brought over the splen-
did diamond tiara, fashioned of stones
that were heirlooms in the princes
family, which was thu princes gift
to his bride.
The Washington times., 1917-04-20
Return From Border.

Mrs- Virgil L. Peterson has return
ed to the Washington Barracks from
Leavenworth. Kan, to join Captain
Peterson. who recently returned from
the border. Mrs. Hannum also ar
rived in Washington a few days ago
TO Join Major Warren T. Hannum, who
has come to Washington from the
border. Major Hannum has only re-
Gently been assigned to Washington,
whereas Captain Peterson was sta
TONED here before the engineers were
sent to Brownsville. Capt Frank S.
Besson. who also has returned from
border duty, was Joined Sunday by
Mrs. Besson. who was in Philadelphia
during his absence.
The Washington times., 1917-04-20
MISS RANKIN FETED
Speaker and Mrs. Clark Entertain
The Lady From Montana.

The Speaker and Mrs. Champ Clark
entertained at luncheon today. in the
Speakers dining room at the Capitol
In compliment to Miss Jeanette Ran
kin, member of Congress from Mon
tana. The other guests were David
warfheld, Congressman and Mrs.
Richard Olney, Congressman and Mrs.
Julius Kahn, Congressman and Mrs.
Charles Bennett Smith, and their
guest, Mrs. Esther Chaddock Daven-
port, of Buffalo, Mrs. Annie Hamil-
ton Pitzer, of Colorado Springs, Sis
ter of the hostess: Miss Annabel Lee,
of New York; Congressman Henry A.
Barnhart, Congressman Weber and
Bennett Clark.
The room was gay with flags ano
the table was decorated with flags
formed of red, white and blue flow
ers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert H. Grosvenor
were hosts at dinner last evening.
Their geusts were the Secretary of
the Interior and Mrs. Franklin K.
Lane, John ]. Carly, of New York,
chief engineer OF the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company, who
has recently been elected TO the Ma
tional Academy of Sciences, and Mrs
Carly. Mai Gen. A. w. Greely. U. s.
A. retired; Mrs. Greely, and Miss An
toinette GreeIy, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
L. Marlatt. Mrs. Alexander Graham
Bell, and A. w. McCurdy, of Victoria,'
B. C.
Mr. and Mrs Grosvenor are today
closing their city home for the season
and moving to their country place,
Wildacres, on the Rockville pike.
The Washington times., 1917-04-20

United States and Canada during the
last few months. Senator Helen
Ring Robinson, of Colorado, spoke
on The Practical Workings of Equal
Suffrage in Colorado"
The hostesses for the occasion were
Mrs. Maud Wood Park and Mrs. Frank
NJ. Roessing, of the Congressional
Committee of the National Associa-
ton; Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood, chap
lain general of the d. A. R.; Mrs.
Lyman B. Swormstedt, of this city;
Hiss JEANNE Blackburn, of Bowling
Green, KY; Mrs. S. B. c, Morgan, OF
Savannah, Ca; Mrs. John B. White,
of st. Louis, Mo-, and Mrs. E. w. Ven
able, of West Virginia, all delegates
to the d. A. r. convention. Mrs. H.
c. Stilwell, of Anderson, Ind, poured
tea, and was assisted by Mrs. Lewis
Walker, Mrs. Elliott Cheatham, and
members of the Junior Suffrage
League.
Mrs. Francis Burton Harrison, wife
Of the governor general of the Philip
pines, with her little daughter, Miss
Frances Fairfax Harrison, and Mas
ter Burton Harri n, who spent the
latter part of tn winter at Coronado
Beach, California, arrived in Wash
ington yesterday. They, are at the
Willard for fortnight's stay, and
will go from here to Atlantic City
for few weeks before going to Mt.
Kineo, Me-, for the summer.
+
Col. Mason Patrick, who has been
in New York for several days, will
return to Washington tomorrow.
Mrs. Patrick will receive Informally
every Thursday afternoon at Wash
ington Barracks, when there will be
guard mount with music at $3.50
o'clock.
Mrs. Delos Blodgett will entertain
at a tea this afternoon, when her
guests will include the delegates to
the d. A. R. Congress from Michigan,
Georgia, and South Carolina. Receiv-
ing with Mrs. Blodgert will be her
sister. Mrs. Charles Grey Matthews,
and her house guest, Mrs. Cyrus E.
Perkins, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Washington times., 1917-04-20
Sees Dewey Portrait.

Mehdi Khan, the Persian minister to
the United States, is making a short
stay in New York. Yesterday after
noon he attended a reception which
Princess Lwogg-Parlaghy gave for
members of army and navy at her
studio, where a portrait of the late
Admiral George Dewey. painted by
her In 199. was exhibited for the first
time.