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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
ROTARY IN FULL
CONTROL OF CITY
ATTENTION CALLED TO FACT THAT
ALL MEMBERS CITY COMMISSION
ARE MEMBERS OF THE CLUB.

III the Brownsville city commi~~io does
not de- what the Rotary Club asks il to do
during the next two years il will not be for
lack ot representation on the commission,
ii was pointed out today M the first meet
ing of the club held since before the
Christmas holidays. Attention was called
al the meeting at the Majestic cafe to the
fact that all five members Of the board
of city commissioners are members Of the
Rotary Club. and that since this j. the
ease the clubs plans SHOULD nj least re-
cclvc the most earnest consideration Of the
city commission where they have to do
with the identification and Improvement Of
the city,
Prc-idcns d. u. Spero requested the
chairmen Of the various committees and
Officers of the club 10 .ct together before
the next meeting and outline program for
the year 1918.
The chairman read letter from Sccrc-
tarv McAdoo requesting the Rotary Clubs
to get behind the war savings stamp sales
and committee composed Of +. X.
Howard. John McClntock and w. B. Clint
was appointed to direct th. work
Turned over to the treasurer was n re-
ccint from the War Camp Community
Recreation Board for the 5000 raised hv
, Brownsville for this fund. 4 vote Of
thanks from the chairman of the board
and the secretary Of war accompanied the
receipt About twenty-five members at
tended the luncheon H
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
1870 Bandits Disposed
Of By Col. Gonzales

Colonel Tirzo Gonzales. commander Of
the Matamoro~ district. returned ~ Mata-
moro- Yesterday after two months IN the
field in various parts of the state Of Ia
maulpaS and in Ngcvo Leon. during which
time Iii command disposed VI about $50
Mexican bandits operating In those parts.
besides breaking up q large number of
bands and forcing leaders to take to hiding
IN the mountains IN the western part Of
Tamaulipa~ During hi absence Colonel
Gonzales was reported wounded or killed
no less than three times.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
SUFFRAeISTS WIN A VICTORY.

WASHINGTON. II. g., Jan. 9.-Noman
suffrage forces won another preliminary
victory in the house today when the rules
committee decided that the new suffrage
committee and not the judiciary committee
should have charge of the woman suffrage
constitutional amendment resolutions when
Il comes f. 4 vote tomorrow. Representa-
tive Baker of California. who will have
charge of the resolution III the house to
morrow. predicted its adoption by more
than dozen VOTES over the necessary two
thirds. The vote will be taken at o'clock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
American Prisoners
Get Good Treatment

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 9.-The semi-offi-
cial Berlin news agency sends the follow
ing: The report published from American
headquarters that Germans intended to
treat American prisoners Systematically
worse than British. French or Italian priS-
oners. allegedly is based on an official
hard of understanding and unable to con-
duet themselves like gentlemen. Such an
official statement never has been made
American prisoners will be treated just as
kindly and considerably as all other pris-
oners- -rsvLB RIO aevis- q
.err adj tIuuqu.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
READJuSTING
RATES TO BE
TAKEN UP now

WASHINGTON, ID. g., Jan. 9.-The re
adjustment of the country'~ rate system t.
fit the new non competitive situation vii
Many readiustmentS. considered inevitable
involve material increases in rates.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
attention has been called to n number oi
low rates schedules caused by
competition between railroads whose rival
rieS have ceased. Consequently the basic
cause for low rates has been removed ano
the expected result j. the development of
agitation for Il general modification.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
New Submarine Zone
Outlined By Germany
tBy Associated press.)

LONDON. Jan. 0.-The new submarine
zone extensions, according to wireless
statements sent out by Germany. affect
the region around enemy supporting points
on Cape Verde Islands and the point Of
support Of the Dakar French Senegal with
adjoining coast. "The barred zone around
the Azores Is extended easterlv over the
Island ot Madeira which serves our adver-
saries a. q point Of support" the state
ment says.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
US. Submarine Fleet
Will Equal German S

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Jan. chairman
Padgett of the house naval committee. in
an address here yesterday. sand that with
in year the United States will have II sub
ter. ''The number of submarines under
construction j. naval secret" he said
'.and all that can he said j. that the 13s
which are being built under the authorize
tion of the program of August, 1916. j:
only part of the whole number
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
FINDS LOSSES IN
CROP FROM COLD
LINDSAY WATERS FINDS THAT ESTI.
MATES or rs TO 50 PER CENT
LOSSES ARE CONFIRMED.
10 The Herald /:

Io The Herald:
! have noticed in the Valley papers the
past week letters and interviews regarding
the injury done to truck crops. by the re-
cent frost and after very careful inquiry
amongst growers of truck particularly
cabbage. onions and lettuce. cannot agree
with either Mr.. Nolan of Mr. Pomeroy of
Donna. The laltcr'~ suggestion forget
IT," does not replace the 600 plant. tumato
crop. and beans. practically DESTROYED.
Lettuce. spinach. ctr.. have been damaged
~ the yield and quality. To what extent.
the harvesting will demonstrate. Past ex-
pericnce ha- shown a. that temperatures
A. low ~ the recent frost materially az
fcct~ the quality of lettuce. and it, ship
ping condition. and more or less according
To- the following weather: ii we have rain
the damage will be le~~encd. ii We do not,
both of these genetlcmen may make a new
estimate. when the crop moves.
have made careful inquiries from lead
ne farmers. men who actually grow these
crops around Mission. and give their
names: Charles Nolz. Fred Nolz. Theo.
Hoffman. "A. q. Gerlich. Max MeI-ch. VI. T..
Wiley. Bradbury and many others. Their
estimate of the damage done io the cab
haee crop. nj this end of the valley ranges
from y per cent to 80 per cent in ton
mage. some cabbage will not w over three
tons MI acre that would have gone eight IN
ten tons. Ram would remedy this to some
extent II In early Vet to estimate the
damage td onions. but thev have been in
iurcd. the Young plants have been ~et back
ana will not have the disease resisting
strength thcv would have had. III the sea
son j. dry from now on they Will suffer
from thrp N proportion to the ~chack
received bv the fro~t~
am u firm believer III this valley. Int
the wiser course j. ~ recognize, not mini
Inizc damage. and YOU can only accurately
arrive at re~ultS hy interviewing erower-
and visiting fields. then applying past ex-
poriencc. Tcmbcraturc not lower than this
cui the cabbage crop If the valley 10 per
cent in tonnage last vcar. and to say il
has not hurt IL this year because We wish
! otherwise. i~ dodging the facts.
| II j. perfectly feasible that Mr.. Snave-
| ly> IIarlngcn orchard ~ not hurt, hut Ia
protects hi~ orchard hv -mudging, and hi
trees are well advanced in growth. Bnt
hear of young trees that have been hurt
The best and most lasting advertisement
| for our great valley H. the truth. Prepara-
/ tion j. better than regrets. To advice
northern buyers that the frost has not In
| iured our truck crops i moi only mislead-
| inc Ia them but absolutely lowering oui
marketing prospects. In the near future
\ | am going to take up the truck acreage
on the Mission and Sharyland tracts
/ This will necessarily take me 70 every
! field. | viii then further advise you from
personal inspection more intelligently.
Y may add 10 the above names farmers
have spoken To- on this matter: Gus Rome
1T. l.. Braskamp. Pete Miller. y. &. Decker
4 and many others. Very truly Yours.
.tas1u1lg " LINDSAY WATERS.
Mission, Texas, Jan. 6, 1918.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
TWO or CREW HELD PRISONERS.

WASHINGTON, ID. g., Jan. 9-Two men
from the destroyer Jacob Jones. sulma
sined December Il. now are held prisoners
IN Germany. il l. officially announced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
GOVERNOR WILL CALL ELECTIONS.

AUSTIN, Texas. Jan. 9.-As soon az he
can determine Just how many vacancies
Officially exist in the legislature Governor
Hobby will issue a proclamation for Il -pe
cial election TO fill these vacancies, the
governor announced today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
BREAK PLEDGE
BY SINKING A
HOSPITAL SHIP

LONDON, Jan. -Notwiih- tanding
their pledge the Germans have sunk am
either hospital ship. the Daily Mail say.
All thc wounded and other aboard were
saved. The official announcement -ay1
the lost hospital ship wa, the Rcwa and
MN, sunk w ihe British channel January
~ Thrre VI the crew were killed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
PRO AMENDMENT QUICKLY RATIFIED
tky Associated PresS.b

JACKSON. Mis-. Jan. 0.-F'ifteen min
utcs after the subject was presented in
Governor Bllboa'~ message Ia the legisla
ture both houses ratified the proposed
prohibition amendment to the federal con
Sfituiion, with only eight dissenting votes
action.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
FRENCH I'm SURPRISE ATTACK PUSH
I'm GERMAN DEFENSES ON WIDE LINE
After DemOlishng Positions And Destroying
Shelters Return to Their Line With Captives

PARIS, Tuesday.-The French in sur
prise attack today penetrated the German
defenSe> on q front nearly 2 mile wide.
After deinol~hng the positions and de-
-troying shelters the French returned to
their own lines with $50 prisoners and "A
number of machine guns. The French re-
pulsed IN enemy attempt IN Champagne.
IN Nerdun and upper Alsace the battle
continues
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
NURSERYMEN OF STATE IN SESSION
ti;y Associated pressD

DENISON. Texas, Jan 9.-Nurserymen
Of Texas. Oklahoma. New Mexico, Arkan-
saS. Louisiana and the northern part of
Arizona are here today attending meeting
called by the Texas Nurserymen's Associ-
alton for the purpose of organizing a
Southeastern Nurserymen's Association.
This is the principal subject to be dis
eussed by the delegates. ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
Says Premier Speech
For Benefit Workers

BERLIN. JAM 9--Fhe- -N0rwaerfs. the
principal socialist organ. commenting on
fully selected disguise. II says the speech
fully select cddI~gui-c. II says the speech
was framed in some parts to meet the
approval of the German working men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
Another Outbreak In
Portugal Reported
tBy Associated rrcss.D

MADRID Spain. Jan. 9.-Another ont
break has occurred III Portugal. according
tn news here. The crews of Portuguese
war~hip~ mutinicd and began hombarding
Lisbon forts. it i stated The army re-
manned faithful and tranquility ha~ been
restored.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09

The following weather forecast for the
Lower Gull Coast and the Rio Grande
Valley il issued by the United States
Weather Bureau at New Orleans.
Tonight generally fair. colder: Thurs
day. unsettled with moderate nortLeaster
Is to casterly winds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
War Savings Week
Will Begin Monday

AUSTIN, Tev:S. Jan. 9.-In proclama-
ti"n Governor lobby today designated the
week beginning January II a. War Savings
week beginning January 1 a. War Savings
ing T15.000.000 worth of war savings
siamn-.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
by Associated Pr,ss.l }

LONDON. Jan. 9.-The British vester-
day rcpul~ed an enemy attack after the
enemy succeeded in entering the entente
positions Early this morning the Cana
dlan9 carried out a successful raid south
Of Lens. capturing two machine guns.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
Fem ale Mail Man
Is Not A Success
(By Associated Press.l

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Jan. 9-After a fif-
teen days trial Postmaster Selph says
that women letter carriers are not sue
cess. The work j. too heavy for them. hc
declared
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
American Stats In
New Headquarters

PARIS, Jan. 9-The first detachment-
of American staffS located in Paris proba
hly will begin moving To their new head
quarters tomorrow and all will be eStab-
liohed some distance from Paris within !
short while.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
(By Associated Press.)

BERLIN. Jan. 9.-Strong French forces
yesterday attacked German positions on
front more than mile west III Fiery
and penetrated the line of German posts,
the German statement says. During the
night the Germans counter attacked and
forced the French back at all points to
their former positions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
ten and HALF
MILLION BALE
COTTON CROP
tBy Associated tress.)

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Jan. 9.-Cotton
ginned prior Ia january | was lO.l50, ,i0l
bales. counting round a. half bales and ex-
elusive of lnier~ the United States Census
Bureau announced today. Texas this year
ginned 29S7 .947 bales.
Last years sinninsS were 1l,03S,4 ,49l
bales.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
Russ Embassy Issues
Statement of Thanks
(By Associated Press.1

WASHINGTON, d. C.. Jan. 9-The
Russian embassy today issued state
meni of appreciation Of President Wilson,
reference to the Russian people in his ad-
dress To congress yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
Charge Conspiracy
TOScllU.S. Military
Stores T0Rev01uti0n


LOS ANGELES. CAL, Ian. g.
Army officers today caused the arrest
of three federal employees charging
conspiracy to sell arms. ammunition
and military stores valued at S285 900
for the purpose of starting a revolt
tion in Mexico. Goods confiscated by
the government two years ago were
stored in the basement of the federal
building. An anonymous advertise
ment for ''ten husky men, attracted
The attention of army hen who caused
an investigation and the arrests. One
man, posing as buyer. was led to the
basement. according to army officials,
and shown all the outfit. including ten
machine guns.
LOS ANGELES. CAL. Ian. 9.-N.
A. NyIes. who he alleged had been held
as a military prisoner al Fort Nc
Arthur here since January 3 without
warrant, was granted his liberty today
by Judge Bledsoe in the United States
district court. Nyles was rearrested
by army intelligence operators on the
same charge of having conspired to
sell munitions in violation of the
espionage act.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-09
Southwestern Summary.

North Texas. generally clear. :6: Cen
trail Texas. generally clear. -: East Tex
as. generally clear. IS: Gulf Coast. gen
orally clear. -: West Texas. generally
clear. :;G: Arkansas. generally clear. III !;
Louisiana. general, clear. -; Oklahoma.
generally cloudy. j.
The Taney County republican., 1918-05-02

The advertising for the Third Liberty
Loan in this city has been made pos
sible through the patriotism Of the fol-
lowing firms, who have generously
contributed the space in which the
advertising will appear;
The Taney County republican., 1918-05-02

Buy them today Pledge yourself for every penny you
can wiring from your daily needs. Don't make
over there feel what the Russian soldiers felt the
very people they were fighting for had abandoned them
And from money standpoint you buying the safest
hind these bonds Every railroad every factory, farm and
homestead, every income salary stands for collateral
Evening journal., 1918-07-03
OLD HICKORY Is
GRINDING 0uTPOWDER

The FIRST unit OF Old Hickory, the
Governments new powder plant mar
Nashville, Tennessee. has now started
the manufacture OF smokeless powder.
The initial charge OF guncotton was
started through July as per schedule.
Following the starting up OF the first
unit 'Of the sulphurio acid plant on
June 4. the nitric acid, cotton purillca-
ton. guncotton. ether and other plants
necessary for the first unit have all
been brought into successful operation.
The actual making OF powder In THIS
great plant, which viii have a capacity
OF 100000 pounds per day, marks the
completion OF the nrst step in one o..
the greatest engineering feats OF our
c0untry's industrial war work. 10 Is
three months ahead OF the schedule
promised through contpct dated Janu-
airy 29lh Of this year and one month
ahead OF the schedule promised under
contract Of the dupont Engineering
Company as contractors dated March
%
Evening journal., 1918-07-03
Hope That Brings Joy
Written for THE EVENING JOURNAL
By James T. Crozier. in the Masonic
Home.

No Joy so sweet In this world today,
To either a woman or man,
Who knows they are on the good old
way,
And doing the best they can.
God will care for you as days go by,
No matter the time or place,
That's a precious thought for you
and !,
Some day we shall see His Face.
When you lay down on your bed at
night,
First thank Him for that days
health
II you do so. my friend, you will DO
Just right,
For giving you Christians wealth
That never can be taken from you,
You can take il with you where
you go;
The Bible says so It is surely true,
How sweet for a Christian 10 know.
There is not enough gold in this world
today,
To buy what is in my heart;
It's precious hope and is sweet say,
For I am trying TO do my part.
He came In my life and today Is mine,
How blessed for me TO know;
thank Thee, Dear Lord, because l am
Thine,
When the end shall come know where
I'll go.
am happy here, and have no fear,
For I'm holding 10 Thy Dear Hand;
Knowing full we'll Thou art aways
near,
And / try to obey Thy command.
I've a good home here among kind
friends.
No better for any one;
Am happy / say, but when journey
ends.
To another I'll go when life's done.
Evening journal., 1918-07-03
SALOON MEN AGITATED
OVER DRY ZONE ORDER

UIpiied States District Attorney
Charles F. Curley said today that he
had not been officially notified OF the
order promulgated by President Wilson
and Secretary OF War Baker. creating
Dry" zones within one-half mile Of
every camp where more than 25O sol
dicrs are stationed for periods Of 30
days or more. He added that until such
orders were received by him and ne had
reviewed them to see how they applied
20 conditions here he could net take
any action. Il
In the meantime saloon and hotel
proprietors In the southern section OF
tie city are wondering how the new
law Will affect them. the barracks at
Water and French streets being close
TO many saloons In that section OF the
city and more than 250 soldiers are
camped there 20 protect the shipyards.
Evening journal., 1918-07-03
ALLIED FLAGS FLY
OVER BANCROFTPLANT

Interesting exercises were held az
noon today at the plant OF the Joseph
Bancroft and Sons Co, when the flags
OF the Allied nations were raised. The
engineering department had the affair
in charge, with William Fisher In
charge.
James B. Bird presided over the ex-
ercises. The program opened with the
singing OF America" after which Mr..
Bird introduced William s. Hilles as
the speaker.
Mr.. Hilles said. he was proud TO taks
part in the affair, as there was some
thing about a flag raising that made
all feel more patriotic. Tomorrow
every country Is 20 celebrate the holi-
day OF American independence. and our
flag, the baby flag. the laughing 1ag
was il2 years old.
In conclusion Mr.. Hllles said, 'le
US hope that after the war we viii
Evening journal., 1918-07-03
FASHIONS AND FADS.

A knee length suit jacket Is prom
ised from Paris.
Georgette crepe IS frequently com
blned with foulard.
Checked materials are used in fash
ioning chic blOuses.
Georgette crepe frocks are trimmed
with rows OF ribbon.
Lingerie blouses have quite given
themselves over TO frilling.
Shell-pink Organdle and taffeta make
a pretty combination.
Satin underslips and tunics OF wool
Jersey are very smart.
SILK Of biege with blue stripes Is one
OF the favorite materials.
II the costume is very sombre wear
a waistcoat OF brilliant hue.
Stone marten dyed 10 look Ike
skunk is one Of the new flrs OF the
summer.
Pale pink and white checked taf-
feta make a pretty evening wrap for
summer.
Flowered hats are almost necessary
when dresses OF dainty organdie are
worn.
Tllere Is great deal Of gaIstea
cloth used in making little girls ser
vice fro ks.
Evening journal., 1918-07-03
Jerusalem The Golden
BY VI. c. ROBBINS

Jerusalem. the golden. how love 70
think OF thee.
In thy glories shall revel. where be-
yond death sea
I'll be where flowers never fade and
leaves can never fall,
But best Of all. I'll be near Him. my
Saviour and my All.
I shall bssk within the light OF God,
] shall lean upon His breast.
Then I'll be safe at home, sweet home
Where the weary shall find rest.
shall feel that l have won the goal
ard reached that glory land.
And all my earthly struggles then I'll
fully understand.
III know that they were sent TO help
Dle win a crown OF gold.
And rest beyond the Surges, where we
never can grow old.
How grand twill be TO gaze upon our
Saviour on His throne,
And see Him smile upon us and count
our work well done
When there we shall renew our youth
and mount on eagles wings.
Oh, when | think OF that fair land. my
soul within me sings.
oh yes, twill be a happy time, when
round the throne we meet,
And all our loved and lost ones, we
gladly then will greet,
For there we never lose them, they are
ours forevermOre,
For death and sorrow never come 70
shadow that fair shore
Well walk the golden pavements and
live within the light
or the Eternal City. where there never
comes a fright.
God grant that all may reach that land
and be forever blest,
Where weary ones find comfort, and
all ind rest, sweet rest.