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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-26
WILL NOT RESIGN

Mineola, N. Y. April 25.-Brig Gen.
Arthur B. Donnelly. commanding
troops at Camp Mills here, declined to-
day to discuss his pending court mar.
tial except to say that he did not in.
tend to resign under the charges In.
formationf regarding the character OF
these was withheld today by officials
Of the cantonment. 1t Is understood
they were filed while he and his troops
were at Fort Sill, Okla.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-26
ST. PAUL SOCIALIST
GETS TWENTY YEARS

Camp Dodge, April 25.-Private Al
Ian Broms Of st. Paul, Mimi. pro-
fessed socialist charged with draft
evasion, has been sentenced to twenty
years in the Fl. Leavenworth discipliQ.
ary barracks following conviction by
court martial, 1t was announced today.
Six alleged draft evaders were brought
to camp today from Ft. Smelling. MINI.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-26
BRITISH AVIATION
SECRETARY RESIGNS

London. April 25.-Lord Rothmere.
brother of Lord Northcliffe, has resign
cd from the. office Of secretary OF state
for the air forces, It is announced.
Mr.. Churchill said airplanes are be-
ing produced more rapidly than are
trained pilots and that every tank lost
~ replaced BY . new and bettef one.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-26
Peasants Stay
Polish Uhlans
MsTERDAM, A

4 AMSTERDAM, April 2s.-
~ Three squadrons Of the
q = fifth Polish regiment Of
Uhlans have been annihilated In
Podoiia by Ukrainian peasants
who refused the soldiers demands
for food supplies, according TO a
Polish press agency dispatch re-
eeived by the Dutch press by way
of Vienna. The peasants were
armed with machine guns and
mine throWers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-26
TWO MORE QUAKES
ALARM WESTERNERS

San Jacinto. Cal. April 25.-Two
more earthquake shocks occurred dur.
ing last night, one at o'clock and
another at midnight. No damage was
done, but the severity Of the earlier
tremor caused many people to run ont
OF buildings and houses. The second
shock was felt plainly but caused no
excitement.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-26
CAMP DODGE READY
FOR 10000 SELECTS

Camp Dodge, April 25.-Prepara.
tions were completed today for the re-
ception Of approximately 10000 men
who are 10 report here during the five
day period beginning tomorrow. They
will come from Iowa. Minnesota, I'LL
nois and North Dakota.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-26
FIREBUGS BLAMED
FOR $500, 900 BLAZE

Lima, O., April 25.-Federal agents
today are investigating three fires
which broke out simultaneously in the
Lake Erie and Western railroad shops
here last night and practically de-
stroyed the plant. valued at $500, 900.
An employe. Will Pantius. who says
his homo 10 Cicero, Ind, was arrested
Officials decline to say why he Is held.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-26
Yankees Death
Roll Is Small
At Seicheprey

vHYAsHlNGToN, o. c., SAprii
" 25.-The number Of Amsri-
cans killed Ii the German
attack Of April 20 near seicheprey
was less than a dozen and the
number Of injured was about twen-
~. These figures, made known
today, appeared to give support to
the German CLAIM, that 1873 Annsri-
cans were captured, since It prev
IousIy had been admitted that
American casualties were around
200.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-26
HAIc REGAlNs GROUND
lBy Associated Press Stan

With the British Army in Fsnce.
April 25.-The German attack against
the French and British line on tho
northern front in the Dranoutre-kom-
mel sector is continuing. The Teut0n
assault was intended to pave the way
for the capture OF the KENNEL hill.
Vigorous counter attacks towards
villers-Bretonneux apparently resulte4
In the reclaiming Of q considerable
part Of the territory lost to the Ger
mans Yesterday. The battle still ID
raging however and It, is too early to
make claims.
TANKS ON BOTH SIDES
Tanks went into action ON both
sides for the first time in history. In
the battle about villers- s-Bretonneux.
the German tanks appeared at the be-
ginning of the engagement and by
noon the British tanks Joined in the
fray. The latter did heavy execution
when they got among the enemy In
fantry.
\ A British counter attack drove the
enemy from Aquenne wood toward
Villers- -Bretonneux but the Germans
rushed a large number OF machine
guns into the town and their fire was
so intense that the first counter At
tack was held up.
HAVOC AMONG GERMANS
Some five tanks were employed on
each side in the Villers-BretonneuS
fighting as supports to the infantry
The crews of the British land dread
naughts were experienced In handling
their charges and when two OF the
tanks got among the enemy troopo
they crushed their way forward. shoot
ing down hostile infantry with rapid
fire guns.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-26
BRITAIN HoNoRs RAIDERS

Ottawa, Ont. April 25.-The naval
raid at Zeebrugge continues the all en-
crossing topic in England, almost to
the exclusion OF the battle in France.
SAYS a Reuter- dispatch from London.
Special leave has been granted to the
men who participated and there are
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-26
ElehrINe is HEAVY

London. April 25.-Heavy fighting
continues on the sector east Of Amiem
Reuters correspondent at British army
headquarters reports. The GermaAs
appear to have obtained footing n
DAauenne wood, west of Villers-Bro
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-26

front, where they VIII take over the
right flank of the allied line. Italian
troops as we'll az British and French.
remain in Italy, where Austria
Hungary is indicating probable in
tention to renew her offensive.
However, few Germans can be spared
for this front and Austria, has learned
by sad experience that her armies ar-
parently are not capable Of making
real headway against the allied forces.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-26
ALLIES HOLD ENEMY TO MEAGRE GAINS
FOR GREAT BATTLE

HALIzNG that the WIN and
X that the battle the
just finished allies strength the long line
between Switzerland and the North dispatches
show fighting with the French Just Amen Belgian and Pou
helping Orlando
announced Italian the French
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-26
Hangard Is Taken By Ger
mans, Together With vii
lers-Bretonneux, But Des-
perate Assaults Fail TO
Shake Defenders Grip on
Vital Points.
AMERICANS ASSIST
IN AMIENS DEFENSE,

London, April 25.-The British
have lost nearly 1000 large call
brs guns between 1000 and 500 Z
machine guns and the total manu-.
facture Of ammunition Of between
one and three weeks since thu
present battle In France began
March Fl, Winston spenesr
Churchill, minister Of munitions 4
told the house Of commons todaY.>
All these losses have been made
good. Il n
The munitions ministry, said -s
Mr.. Churchill, placed At the die.
posal OF air and ground SERVICES
more than twice the number of
guns lost and destroyed In bat&jo
In France. There wsfe new, hO
added, actually. more ssrvlcoabie
guns ~ whole Of virtually svery
calibre than there were when the
J battle began.
Paris, April 26.-The Germans haysI
captured the village of HanSard On;
Office announced today.
This battle continued with vfolonces
through tho night In tt11S 1SolpT. The
French lost Hangard recaptnred II and
finally were again forced ont Of the
town but are holding the ground i'm
around 1t.
American, British and French troops
on twenty mile front In Picardy are
withstanding the renewed German ef-
forts to reach Amiens.
BRITISH STOP 3 RusHEs.
London, April 25-Three attacks
made by the Germans on British 20
sitions east of Amiens have been re
pulsed, it is announced Officially.
On the Flanders front late yesterday
the Germans attacked French postti0nA
northeast of Bailleul and were re-
pulsed. Early this morning after an
intense bombardment they renewed
their attacks in this sector and against
British positions further east.
GERMANS LOSE HEAVILY
The British regained ground around
Villers- s-Bretonneaux by counter attacks
and took prisoners.
Severe fighting was in progress au
night in and around Vtllers-RNen-
neaux and still continues. Heavy cas-
ualties have been inflicted on the en-
emy there.
On the Bailleul sector the battle -
continuing over wide front. 9
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-26

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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-10-17

GEORGE A. KASEMAN
ROSENWALD BROTHERS
LOUIS ILFELD
OCCIDENTAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-10-17

FIRST NATIONAL BANK
STATE NATIONAL BANK
CITIZENS BANK
GROSS, KELLY q co.
CHARLES ILFELD COMPANY
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-08-24
TAXABLE VALUATION s.
ISignature of Voter

NOTICE TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of
the proposition submitted upon this ballot
place cross Xxi mark i'll the square after the
word YES; to vote against it place similar
mark after the word NO"
Section ii. BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED
by the Mayor and Town Council Of the Town of
st. Martinville, Louisiana. in regular session
conveyed. That the Mayor and Town Council of
the Town of St. MartinvilLe. Louisiana. in open
session to be Ell d at the Town Hall.
in the Town of st. MartipyilIe.
Louisiana, on Friday September the Thirteenth
A. ID. 1918, at o'clock 2. NJ, and then and
there will proceed to open the Ballot Box. exa.
mine and Count the ballots, in number and
amount, and canvass the returns, and declare
and promulgate the result of the said Election.
SECTION LII. Be it further resolved by the
Mayor and Town Council of the Town of NJ.
Martinville, Louisiana. in regular session con-
vened, That the following named qualified pro
perry tax payers and registered voters in the
Town of St. Martinville, Louisiana. be and they
hereby appointed as Commissioners and
Clerk to serve at the said Election to-wit:
l.. +. Gary, Commissioner
ID. Z. Duchamp. Commissioner
Geo. Knight, Commissioner
Daniel DeBlanc Clerk.
SECTION Nv. Be it further resolved by the
Mayor and Town Council of the Town of 81.
Martinville, Louisiana, in regular session con.
vened; That this Resolution shall be Published
in the Official Journal of the Town of st. Mar
tinvile. Louisiana, for thirty clear days preyi-
GUS to the date of said Election. and that this
Resolution shall take effect from and after its
passage.
The following bills were approved and order.
ed paid, viz; Charles Bienvenu S565. A. l.. d.
rand % cents, Laizaire Bienvenu $3.50, The
Tsche Garage IS cents, Duchamp Hardware Co
Sass, Bertrand Borel $3.50.
There being no further business upon motion
OF MIR. X. j. Guirard seconded by Mr.. T. +. Four
net the meeting adjourned.
ALBERT BIKNvENU, Mayor
SIDNEY +. DELAHoUssAY. ESecretary
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-08-24

State Of Louisiana for the year Nineteen hun
dred and Thirteen. and the Laws Of the State
of Louisiana be and is hereby called to be held
Vile. Louisiana. within the hours provided by
law, seven A. NJ. and i've p. NJ, according to
the terms Of Act No. 256 of the year 1910, and
amendments thereto. on Thursday September
18th. 1915, at which Election shall be submitted
to the property Tax Payers of the said Town
who are entitled to vote at said Election under
the Constitution and Laws of this State. the
PROPOSITION to authorize this Honorable
Body to levy, assess and collect above the regu-
lar and other special taxes, under the provisions
of Article 2S2 of the aforesaid Constitution and
laws en- the same subject matter, an addition
al tax of Five (5) Mills ON the Dollar of the as
sessed valuation of all the taxable and assessed
property, subject to State taxation, within the
limits of tn said Town of st. Martini
vile. Louisiana, for a term and period of len
(10) years. beginning say with the year Nine
teen hundred and eighteen llylSI and then end
ding aud including the year Nineteen hundred
and twenty seven 1911. The proceeds of said
special tax to be applied exclusively to the fol-
lowing works Of permanent public improve
ment to-wit:
First: To the increasing of the capacity of
the Water and Light Plant in the Town of st.
Martinville, Louisiana, 80 a. To give continuous
service.
Second: To the purchase of all necessary ap-
paratus. machinery and supplies for the same,
Including all costs building, constructing and
erecting the same.
Third. To the repair and completion of the
Market House. and Water Mains and Electric
Wires and apparatus in the said Town.
Fourth. To the extension of the Water Mains
and Water Drainage conduits in the said Town.
The said Tax to be levied and assessed aud
collected according to Law, and conformably
to the terms, conditions. and limitations reci-
ted in the hereinsbove Petition. and under Ar
ticle 232 of the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana, and the Laws and Statutes of the
State of Louisiana, on the same subject matter.
Be it further resolved by the Mayor and Town
Council of the Town of st. MartinviLle, Louisi-
ana, in regular session convened, That said
Election shall be held under the laws of the
State of Louisiana. Act 256 of the General As
sembly Of the State of Louisiana, approved July
eth, 1910. and amendments thereto. at the Town
Hall. in the Town of st. Martinville. Louisiana,
as aforesaid, and that the form of ballot to be
used in said election, shall be as follows:
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-08-24

Proposition to levy a FIVE Isl Mill tax
ON all THE PROPERTY SUBJECT To-
STATE TAXATION in the Town of st.
Msrtinville, Louisiana, for the period
Of ten years ITO years., beginning say
with the year Nineteenth hundread and
eighteen (l9lSI and ending and includ
ing the year Nineteen hundred and
twenty [l927I, for the purpose Of:
LIST: Increasing of the capacity of the
Water and Light Plant in the
Town of st. Martinville. Louisi.
ana, so as to give continuous ser
vice.
End: Purchasing of all necessary ap-
paratus, machinery, and supplies
for the same including all costs of
building constructing and erect
ing same.
Srd: Repairing and completing the
Market House. the Water Mains
and Electric Wires and apparatus
in the said Town.
9Th: Extending the Water Mains and
Drainage conduits in the said
Town.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-08-24
TO THE PUBLIC.

Ii you want to buy anything in the
way of agriculture. horticulture. live
stock. or anything grown on the farm.
write your wants to the Commissioner
OF Agriculture. Baton Rouge. La. The
Commissioner has a Market Bureau. or
Swappsrs Department, and can fiud
what you want.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-08-24

NO
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-22
Quakes Damage
California Towns
Portion of Business Districts of San
Jacinto And Hemet In Ruins.-LOs
Angeles Feels Shocks Also

Los ANGELES. Cali. April 22ZNlore
than one-third ot the bu, ne~> district, of
San Jacinto and Ilemet both in Rivers de
coutny. seventy miles east OF here. are in
nuns today and scores of residences were
wrecked TN \ ~er.c~ Of earthquake shocks
which trembied Southern Cal altornia ve--
teriay afternoon. The property damage
in these towns III estimated between ~lUn.
coo and ~l5n.uO0. Half dozen other
l'lacc~. including Lo~ Angeles. suffered
minor damage. mainly plate glass Windows
and shattered corniceS.
San Jacinto and lIemct electricity failed
immed ately and within ten minutes the
breaking ot the ga- mains made nece- -,ar,
Inc cutting Oft ~ the supply.
llemet and San Jarinto have W popula
ton of les han 600 each and are about
three niles apart. Only one life W known
~ have been lost III The wild dash NJ
pleasure seekers. he wac drowned There
were near panic> in stores and theatre,
many persons sustaining slight iniur g.
in She rush for exit,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-22
Employees On Ranch
Subscribe to Bonds

Rio Ilondo Texas, April u. 1918.
To The Herald:
The following j. lit of subscribers to
the Third Liberty Loan. resulting from Il
community meeting held at the Anacuita-
ranch Saturday night:
Fernando Glaevecke. 800: Francisco
Perales. $50; Juan B. Gonzales, so: lIar-
old II. Jefiord>, $50 llipolto Gonzales.
$50 Bernave Gonzales. $50; lIlar q Gar
ca. $40: Bernardino Gonzales, 500 Juan
Gonzales. $50; Felipe D.az. $50: Alberto
Atkinson, $50: Nicolas Luna. $50: George
Atkinson. $50: Cruz Perale~. $50: Macario
Gonzales. 500: Alfredo CARA, S5O.-Total
$3.50
The population of this community be NJ
almost entirely of Mexican birth-onlv
tow Americana consider this showing
excellent and will appreciate il if YOU will
give the list the public ~ it deserves. From
d persona canvas. | find these people full
of patriotism, and it i their desire that
the citizens Of Cameron county know
where they stand.
Rio lIondo's total ID date j. SlO.SO0.
j. l.. GOODF.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-22
President Opposes Trials
For Sedition By Mi itary
tBy Associated i'r.Ss.I

WASHINGTON. ID. e., Apr / 22.-pre,i-
dent care out today in opposition To the
Chamberlain bill which would trv viola
tion> ~ the >ed ton laws bv court mar
ilal and IN letter ID Senator Overunn
declared his belief that the measure \. mn
constitutional. III ii j. enacted. the prc.i
dent SAID. II would place the United State,
on level with it, enemies He sad the
measure l. opposed to the spirit and pur
pose of the espionage laws. The pres.
dent also indicated that he would not
compromise with opponents advocating an
amendment 70 the Overman bill which pro-
poses broad general grant Of power ~
re"r2anize governmen departments.
The enactment Of the Chamberlain bill
haN been urged before The senate military
committee 10 stamp ont German propa
ganda. Vigorous opposition 70 it, pa,-
sage developed and Senator Borah sought
the support of senate leaders in his ef
forts les defeat it,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-22
FOR
AIRCRAFT TO
Be REFORMED

WASHINGTON. ID. T.. April 22.-Pres-
ident Wilson has definitely decided on a
readiu-tment Of he aircraft program and
carry IL ou. h H. indicated that man
not heretofore mentioned Will ~ gwen
full charge NJ production. Secretary
Baker H. working on the reorganization
plans and announcement probably viii
be- mad IN two or three days.
II was no. Indicated today what chang
g IN personnel might bee made or whether
the air craft board itself would be re-
organized
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-22
PLENTY OF HAY AT CAMP BOWIE

foRT WORTH. Texas April 22-Visit-
or ~ Camp Bowie have marveled M the
mountains ~ hay stored there Major
MOTIFS SiaNton. camp qnarterma~ter SAYS
mat The amount of hay on hand totals
o,9o5,l 1872 pounds or enough to last the
camp 53 days. But the government does
moi compel IT. horses and mules To live on
one Ration. They are given that much
sought side >h-oat~. Major Stavton
says that he ha> i.Si9.35l pounds of oats
stored away at the camp and refuses to
lei the anIma'~ know where Il ~ stored
There i also plenty of wood on hand ~
the camp. Stacned south of the ware
hon~e~ are u ,oso cords and .sss, 400 tons
of cnal
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-22
Sell Thrift Stamps
In Bas sebaIl p ks

DALLAS. Texas. April 22-"Thrtt
Stamps, chewing gum and cigars" Will
~ the call NJ the ~cure-board boys III
the grand stands \. ball parks through
out the country ii the suggestion of the
National War Savings Committee j, ear
ried on. The committee suggested this
would he an effective way 10 increase the
more than two million dollars day sales
from thi, source.
been asked IN President Johnson to adopt
TIL plan and also ~ have saving -.amp
booth established on the grounds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-22
UTILITIES IN
IRELAND ARE
TAKEN over
(By Associated .'ress.i

LONDON. April 22.--The military au-
thorities have taken over the principal
IRISH railways, post offices and telephones.
according to the Cork correspondent Of
the Daily Mail. Ammunition from gun
smiths in Dublin has been removed and
it Is reported that similar action will be
taken throughout Ireland
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-22
Urges Prayers Each
Day Bv Businessmen
(By hssociated Press.l

WACO. Texas. April 22-A proclama-
tion ha. been issued by Mayor I'd Me
Culough Of Waco. calling upon business
men to close their places of business half
IN hour each day. for ten day-. to pray
for allied victory on rhe Western front
which he says IL at cr.S:s."
The mayor says there j. abundant ev-
idence in past history that in answer to
PRAYER, God has turned the tide of bat
tie"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-22
CACTUS FED CATTLE DO WELL

BRACKETSNILLE. Texas. April o.
Cattle fed on cactus m tins section of
West Texas are bringing top prices at
markets Because NJ the dry weather
that prevailed M this section making
grass scare IL wa- necessary either Y"
-hip the cattle to other ranges or find
other foodstuif-. The cactus has proved
success in ia tening stock, ranch men
say.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-22
BAPTIST WOMEN
MEET TUESDAY
MISSION WORKERS OF CAMERON
AND HIDALG0 COUNTY TO BE THE
GUESTS OF HARlINGEN
Especial 10 Thp -eraId.)

SAN BENlTO, Texas, April 22.-The
Baptist Women Mission Workers of Cam
eron-lIidalgo Auxiliary will meet in reg
uar meeting for an all day session a.
guests of the Baptist women Of Harm
gen. on Tuesday April p, 1918, beginning
at 10 O'Clock. Representatives from all
the towns of the Valley are expected.
Morning Program 10 a. m.
Hymn, Coward Christian soldiers"
Devotional Service-Mrs. +. y Shell
ton, Ilarlngen.
Recognition Of Visitors. Appointment
Of Committees.
Hymn. 'Jeeus Calls U.s."
Home and Foreign Mis>ions-Mrs. Car
ter, Mercedes.
Review of Coming Quarters Work
Mrs Ellis. Mission.
Why We Should Ti;he!-Mrs. f. l..
Flynn, Mission.
Question Box.
Hymn. "Jesus, Saviour. Pilot Me-"
Prayer.
Afternoon Program, 2 p. m.
Hymn. MY Country Ts of Thee"
Prayer for our Soldiers and Sailors and
Peace-MrS. Scale Donna.
Devotional. - Miss Fannie Thayer,
Pharr.
Report of Corresponding Secretary and
Reasons why we should follow plan of
work-Mr>. Claude Armstrong, Merce
deS.
Special Music.
The Call To The Women.-Mrs Hern-
don. Brownsville.
/ "Star Spangled Banner"
| Our BOYS in khaki.-Mrs. Harvey,
Mercedes.
The Value of Good Literature in Oul
! lIomes.-Mrs. Dawson. San Benito.
The Stranger in Our Midst.-Nrs
Thomas, Brownsville.
Closing Prayer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-22

LONDON. April 33-The British adj
vanccd their re- lightly last night w ~
cal operations on both principal battle
fronts, the war office announces. Ga n
were made near NiIer- Brcttoueax and
Albert. on the Somme front. and AT Ro-
becq. at the tip ot the Flanders salient.
Strong local German attacks north OF Al
captured THE British advanced post
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-22
WRENN LIBRARY HAS ARRIVED.
ISncciaI ~ The Ii"ralNI


AUSTIN. Texas. April 22.-The famous
Wrenn library. which was purchased by
Major George W LittIef eld and donated
To the UniverS ~ Of Texas. has lust
reached that Institution from Chicago. The
books will rema n IN tehir boxes in which
they were shipped until the room IN the L.
hrarv building j. fitted up for their accom-
modation. II will probably w several
weeks before the library w ready for pub
lic use