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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
Liner Torpedoed
And Sent to Bottom
(By Associated Press

An Irish Port, July 24.-The giant
white star liner Justica has been torpe-
doed and sunk. There was no loss of life
j. the belief. The Justica was formerly
the Dutch steamer Statendam, which was
taken over by the British. She was $4,000
tons
The Justica carried crew Of 600, but
lost only eleven members. She had Just
delivered d large contingent Of American
troops. Her troop carrying capacity was
5000 men. No passengers were lest.
Members of the crew reaching this port
say the Justica fought the submarine for
"a hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
Band Concert
At Fort Brown

Following the feature drill at Fort
Brown tonight the Thirteenth cavalry band
will hold its usual weekly concert Band
Leader Oscar Luedtke has announced the
following program:
March, Father of Victory, Came.
Overture, Poet and Peasant, Suppe.
Wa'tz, Italian Nights, Stefano.
Selection, Ballet Music from William
Tell, Rossni.
Intermezzo. Manana. Missud.
Popular Air, Keep 'em Going, lvers.
Star Spanglcd Banner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
CASUAL tiles

Washington, ID. c., July 24.-The army
casualty list shows los names, divided as
follows:
Killed in action, 20.
Died of wounds. IA.
Died of disease, IL.
Died of accident and other causes, 5.
Died of a.rpIane accident, =.
Wounded severely, IS.
Wounded, /.
Missing in action, /.
The army list includes among the Sc
verely wounded, Enoch Deason, McCroy,
Ark, Frank Beaton. Clarendon, Ark; Pet
Poor, Mountanbnrg, Ark
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
LARGEST SHIP
IN.
HISTORY HELD.
(By Associated Press.)

London, July 24.-British and Ameri
can war ships were inspected Tuesday by
King George. 1t constituted the largest
and most powerful naval force ever as
sembled III placed end to end the vessels
inspected would total 81 mileh They were
chiefly modern vessels whose crews had
proven themselves.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
Social Relations Between Civilian And
Soldiers To Be Cemented- Down Town
Club To Be Opened And AnAttempt
Made to Surround Fort Brown
With Hospitality" Colonel
SlOcum and Committee
Discuss Ways Means

Brownsville is no longer to remain
the only border town that is doing lit
tie or nothing to make the stay of the
soldiers in Brownsville pleasant;
Brownsville is not going TO discrim'n-
ate against young men of America
just because they wear the uniform of
United States soIdier-a badge that
should entitIe them to the best the ma
ton can offer!
Neither i Brownsville going to look, in
the future, To Fort Brown for its enter
Brownsville j. going to coop
crate with the military authorities in sur
the camp with clean, wholesome
of the kind described by Pres
ident Wilson a. military and social ne
cessity
The local War Recretiaon Board which
has long lain dormant has been revived
and is to launch at once on a career oi
activity. A down town club house TO bt
shared by civilian and soldiers alike. vii
be opened. The ladies of the town will b.
organized as hostesses for the different
social events to be held in the club-ir
other words, Brownsville j. going to ge
acquainted with the soldiers.
Last night at the officers pavilion a
Fort Brown, H. Edward BIkey. executive
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24

Austin, Tex, July 24.-The old Avenue
hotel, almost completely destroyed by fire
last week, will he restored. This hostelry
built in 1854, with a record of GA years,
was headquarters for politicians who
were want to be in the capital. Ii was also
a depot for stage coaches in the early
days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
Liberty Loan Bonds
Used For" wild CatinQ''
(By Associated Press

Washington. u. G.. July 24-Despite
the governments efforts to conserve cap
ital for necessary war enterprises. mill
ions Of dollars in wild cat securities for
oil. mining, and other industries are on
the MARKET. The capital issues committee,
says that in some of the western states,
promoters have been accepting Liberty
Loan bonds for wild-catting and then
throwing them on the market.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
(By Associated Press.)

Washington. ID. c.. July 24.-Acting
Secretary of State Polk said that the new
terms were more favorable to Germany
than any heretofore offered Ii is piont-
ed out that the German remuneration of
territory in the west and the retention of
the spols of Russia and Roumania are at
direct variance with President Wilson's
terms.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
SEMINARY PURCHASED BY. u S.
(By Associated Press.l

Austin, Tex, July 2i.-The Austin
Presbyterian Theological Seminary has
been purchased by the United States gov
ernment and the work of converting it in
to base hospital for the three military
schools located here will be rushed. The
seminary closed last spring because the
faculty and student bodies were depleted
owing to the war work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
HUNS UNABLE To CHECK
HAMMER|NG ADVANCE Of
ALLIED FORCES AT MARINE
tBy Associated Press }

win the American Army at Aisne and
the Marine, July 24-The French. British
and Americans are stiII hammeriun fhe
Tanks OF the Crown Princes army The
1ermans have brought up fresh forces,
out the situation Is still favorable.
The forces Of Generals Fe.ain and Per-
snIng have forced their way through rain
soaked fields further into German lines.
General Fochs strategy evidently called
ior smashing blows today, which were de-
'Nered. Night found tho Germans had
been pushed hack al many points.
Along the line north of Chateau-Th'erry
llle Franco Americans have driven the
Germans out Of nearly I'll OF ChateIet for
est Further west the Americans have
crIven through and beyond the town of
tpIece. American cavalry was used al
one point north of Chateau Thierry. The
Germans are fighting hard, but are unable
to stop the advance of the Americans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
NICHOLS ESTATE WORTH $4,000

Beaumont. Tex. uJly 24.-In probate
court Judge ". NJ. Carroll made num-
her Of orders in the ease Of q. M. Nichols.
recently murdered. he estate Of the dead
man was valued III $1,000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
BOOZE SHORT l NENGLAND

IBy AssOclateu FTtss.I
London, July 24.-Whiskey j. becoming
scarce in England At county far re
Gently tidy sum was realized by charg
ing "shilling a sniff at bottle of pre-
war Scotch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
5000 Limited Service
Men Called In August

Washington, ID. c.. July 24.-Provost
General Crowder today issued call for
624 registrants from the limited service
class to work on aircraft production bu-
reau. SIX hundred of these men will en-
train on August | for Kelly Field, San
Antonio, Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
200 EXECUTED
KILLING Won
M|RBACH IN
RUSSIAN
REVOLT

Amsterdam. July 24.-Up to July
I9 more than 200 social revoIutionists
had been shot by the B0Isheviki for
participation in the assassination of
German Ambassador ven Mirhach,
Minister Tchitcherin informs Ger
many.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
Profiteering With
Contracts Discovered
By Govt. Agents

Washington, ID. c., July 24.-Fraud and
gross profiteering have been uncovered in
many contracts for army shoes, shirts,
leggins and other soldier supplies, has
been unearthed by the department of JUS
tice.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
GINNERS AND FARMERS MEETING

Dallas, Tex, July 24.-FolloviDg call
by Dabney White Of Tyler. Texas ginners
and farmers are meeting here today to
discuss the ginning situation and other
questions connected with the industry
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
Intervention Plans
Completed By Wilson
tBy Associated Press.)

Washington. ID. c., July 24.-Pres;dent
Wilson has completed his pronouncement
as to plans for participating in military
intervention in Russia. He will make the
details known when Japans reply to Am
erica's proposals are received.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
CAMPAIGN ON SEPTEMBER THIRD
(By Associated Press.)

WadhingtQn, ID. c., JULY 24.-The
fourth Liberty Loan campaign will begin
September 23, the treasury department in
dicates. ~ a. -~< ~ >Dv<
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
GERMAN REICHSTAG MEMBERS
VOTE THEMSELVES AN INCREASE

Amsterdam, July 24.-Members of the
German reichstag have voted themselves
a salary increase from $3.50 to 81 $50 a
year, but have also raised the fine for
absence from sitting from S. to $3.50.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24

10y Associated 1Fc3S
Paris, July N.-Appr0ximaieIy 100000
Germans have been killed, wounded or
captured since July I5.

Washington, D. c., July 24-The ad-
vance of the American and Allied trOops
on the Aisne- Marine salient has been
steady for the past two days. General
March announces despite the fact that
fifteen German divisions have been thrown
in at scissors.
The Germans are fighting desperately
to retain the SINCE railway over which
heavy material can be moved IN retreat
ing, he says.
II that railroad, running from Fismes
to Feren-en- Tardenois is taken by the
Allies. the Germans remaining In that SAL
lent will be poCketed, he sadi.
General March said that the American
divisions mentioned a. fighting last Sat
urday at NilIare are engaged. No add
tional American units are believed to
have been IN the line in this section.
General March said: 'The Aisne- -Marne
situation i similar TO what has happened
to the Austrian drive in ltafy. "A great
storm cut off the advance of Austrians
on the Piave and disaster followed. The
heavy storm raging when Fohc struck.
handicapped the Germans.
1T seems that the Lord L. getting out
OF partnership OF me und Gottr rr
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
Despite the efforts of the Germans 10
bring up reserves the Allies continued TO
press forward today Rainy weather
slowed up the fighting.
(Ry Assncinted Press

London, July pa British raid last
night east Of BucquOy and northwest of
Albert netted a few prisoners. n German
raid northeast Of Rethune in Flanders.
was repuIsed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
Ex-ChanceIIor Is
Now Brigade Head

With the American Army in France,
Jn'y 24.-Dr. George Michaelis, former
German chancellor, now commands a
brigade on the western front, prisoner
says.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
Russian Army Again
>Mobi|izing, According
Moscow News Reports

Amsterdam, July PA general mobil-
izatlon Of the Russian army began on
july z, news dispatches say.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24
by Associated Press.l

Paris, July pa German cOunter-at-
tack near vrigay last night failed krtiII-
cry IS active between the Marne and tre
Aisne.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-24

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

sworn TO take the life OF the man who
TOOK her father from her
Eventually she accom- pllshes this In
an apartment he has fitted up for her,
but not before he reveals her iucn-
tily and he threatens her with harm.
Iorelei meanwhile, is busy at the
seli-set task Of making q man Of her
young scamp Of husband. His
father refuses to give him money and
he ia forced to go TO work He worNs
with q Will. hut his craving for ex-
ton OF drink makes the regeneration
he is fighting for hard.
Not until Lorelei leaves him does
he como to a full realization Of his
rnisdseds and set about TO win her
love. When they are happy together
the advent OF BABY brings about a
reconciliation between the young hus-
hand and his parents
Rubye De Remer, who haa been
styled by one critic New Yorks most
beautiful girl, heads the cast Of The
Auction Block' Other player are
Tom Powers, Florence Deshon. Walter
Hitchcock. George Cooper and Alec
Francis
At the Isis theater for the week be-
ginning Monday, March 2b, the feature
production VIII be The Tnbeliever,"
a super-feAture Of romance. action
and up-to-the minute heart inter est
The picture was made IN conjunction
with United States marine corps,
which forces are seen ia action In the
splendid feature which IS based up
on The Three Things by Mary Ray
mond Shlpman Andrews. and Is &C
claimed the greatest story the present
war hsS produced.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
Rex Beach s Auction
Block Isis Feature

Rex Beach's greatest etory, The
Aucttou Block in its picture version,
viii he the feature at the Isis ali this
geek
Lorelei Knight 10 the daughter Of
q crooked country town politician and
xhrewd, naggfng mother. She Is
so beautiful her mother has never al
loved her TO turn a hand to household
tasks for fear she will mar physical
attractions which the mother hopes
10 turn TO monetary profit.
Lorelei's brother, Jimmy. who has
saherited the dishonest tendencies of
Ais father and the Hhrewdness of his
mother. makes an engagement by mail
cor IsareIe to be seen by tho manager
ct New Torka most famous girl
show." She ~ engaged at sight and
her farniy moves with her to New
York with the svowed intention Of
n1ttinr her on the matrimonial mar
net for all she will bring of putting
her on the auction block to be knocked
down 10 the highest bidder
She is bought in marriage bv the
@fssclute son Of millionaire who sp-
pears 10 have more money than he
Ysally has When she discovers this
erd he learns that she dces not love
him there is an awakening which re-
cults n pronounced domestic IN
vissszntre4s
When Ltorelei becomes the reign ting
Searty Of tina night world in which
she lives her black en- ep brother tm-
patssnt OF the delay in the promised
reward Of her lovelinees, turns to
biackrail and other crooked scheyl1 80
as a member of the forces OF Max
Nelcher. who rules the underworld.
Eventually Jimmy feels the pinch of
the law, but not before he has com
promised h}P sixter and ell but ruined
what little promise of happiness there
IL for her
In the course ~ the story r.orelei
comes into contact with Jarvis Ham
mon, steel millionaire and his satellites
and slaves One OF the latter is a
eautifui girl known on the stage as
L!las Lynn. but who is really Lily
f.evinsky daughter Of one ~ the uill
workmen sacrificed 20 TTanr. m q
greed for production records when he
was superintendent Of the mill Her
father was one OF those killed in the
mill accident, and LILY. or IAlas. has
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
Odeon Presents
Thrilling Features

AT the Odeon tomorrow. Virginia
Pearson VIII be seen in IAN For a
Husband" The production combines
so much of the comedy element that
those who see II are guaranteed a
laugh from the titlIng to the conciu-
sion. Mad women, scheming sisters
and political intrigue figure promi-
nently in the picture which reaches
a point OF culyuinatton where one can
scarcely tell who Is sane and who Is
lunatic All of the many complica-
tons roach an exciting and mirthfui
climax which leaves the reviewer
roaring in delight Tuesday brings
william Farnum In The Heart
OF Lion" gripping, appeal
ing dramatic production based
upon the delightful novel The Doc
tor" by Ralph Conner II IL q won
derful story, beautifully presented and
superbly acted.
wednesday wifi see presented All
mony." sensational story of greed
and trickery at the bar. the entire
production being an eloquent plea for
better divorce laws Thursday Stolen
Hours" starring Ethel Clayton, will be
offered. II is a story OF modern Lon
don with scenes laid In the novels of
the city and in the sumptuous gamb-
ling houses, In the home of mem Der
OF parliament and in the outdoors OF
that wonderful city. II will bring JOY
to your heart. put q song on your lips
and send you home delighted.
AS the special weekend offering
for Friday and Saturday, William 8
Hart will be seer in The Two-Gun
Man" Sizing. red blooded drama
with genuine heart interest 1t is one
of tho finest western characterizations
Hart has ever made. being story of
the old West in the gold fever" days
Hart admirers viii also be charmed
to know that Fritz. tho famous Pinto
pony takes big part I'm this feature,
AS an added attraction on the same
bill a comedy will be offered,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
aFlare-Up Sail
Western Screen
Comes to Bijou

winsome, dimpled Dorothy Dalton.
the Paramount star 81 The Frice
Mark" Love Letters and others. will
core 10 the RI1ou thca.er tomorrow
and Tuesday In her latest photop.ay
'%'FlRre-Up' Sal. "a fascinating ro-
nance OF the RedwoCds and the early
days OF the gold rash in California
Many OF the exterior scenes were aC-
tusfly filmed in The famous Rcdw God
forest and the photography as well
M the excellent direction under the
personal supervision Of Thomas Il
lace himself have made the prodac-
ton a notable one. Miss Dalton in
aunny sack rags. IN the gaudy dress
or dance bail hAhjtue or in the de
ruure cloak in which she weds. -
equally adorable The cast includes
Thurston Hall william Conkln and
ether players who have worked with
Mise Dalton IN previous pictures. Sur
ton Holmes new Trayelogue and
special comedy feature. The Matinee
Girl Will be offered on the same
BILL
The Marionettes," Clara Kim ball
YounEs current release. made b. AeT
own company under tho direction OF
Emile Chautsrd. and distributed BY
Select Pictures Is an ada ptatton of the
Preach play Of the same name by
Pierre Wolf. This production, which
viii be shown ct the Bitou thester
"wednesday, Thursday, Friday and
SATURDAY, gives her an opportunity TO
6ssplav to the fullest her great emo
slonsa powers
Fernando. a simple little country
girl. mErrfes Roger de Monclars but
her Intense love fer him Is met with
cold indifference Distraught. abe Dor
rows an idea from the plot OF THE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
FREEZING NOTES.

Freezing, Va, March 1s.-Dr. Rufus
L. Phipps. of Clintwood. was here on
professional business during the week
Wiley B. Trivitt, OF Georges Fork.
is visiting friends at Freezing.
ulysses Phipps has been indisposed
for several days.
Rutherford B. H. Swindai, of Os-
born's Gap, was here during the week.
Artemus Hanover, of Isom, Ia visit
ing his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wesley Y. Hanover, of Freezing
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Chf1dress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

end all OF the famous Paramount beau To-
ties in His Hidden Purpose" n
comedy rich IN laugh making material.
Wednesday and Thursday bewitch-
ing Edith Storey is to be seen In
Revenge" a wonderful polarization
OF the famous novel, Hearts Stead
fast" by Edward Mofratt On the
same bin Ben Turpin. the fellow with
the dazzling eyes; Polly Moran. the
girl Of the blustery West. and a squad
OF Paramouut-sen comedy enter
tatnerH In ''Sherinf Neirs Tussle." I'm
Ike most comedies this offering has
"a sustained plot
AZ a special offering Friday and
Saturday the Colonial offers the f1rst
OK producFt on Of pretty Peggy ny
land, who viii he shown in The Debt
of Honor" SPY story IN which the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

Washington has awakened from its
position Of gallantry, and the house
has extended the espionage act to in
ciude women as well as men. Under
the provision of the act women sus-
poets may be arrested and informed or
deported. as the authorities see 1T. This
step should have been taken long ago
A woman spy is just as dangerous as
a man spy. In the European spy sys-
TENS her scope is regarded as the
greater.
But there Is another question, that
Of entertainment. The male Huns now
informed are satisfied with good food.
soft climate and little tennis. out
the ladies may prove more exacting.
Auction parties. dansants and other
social functions may have to be pro-
Vided by Uncle Sam to brighten their
urs.-Philadelphia Telegraph
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
Six Big Pictures at
Colonial This Week

At tho Colonial this week ak won
derful picture productions. including
three bang-up comedies, are on the
ca 1andar, Tomorrow and Tuesday
brings Ethel Clayton. one Of the most
charming OF stars. In "Whlms Of So
oiety." a. story different from the
former features in which Miss Clay
ton has been seen. 1t is pulsating
story OF b poor ia etory girl, her love
and her trials On the same bill will
he seen Charles Conklin. Marie Prevost
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

Of Norland. were here during the
week
Ernest Willis. of Georges Fork as
visitor at Freezing.
Noah l. Hanover is visiting friehuo
at Jenkins and Shelby Gap, Ky.
Mrs. Iottte Reed is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Clementine Potter, or
Praise, Ky.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
A Pleased Ally.

The Lewis machine gun used by the
British army is the invention of an
American. but the American .army is
to be equipped with a Browning ma
chine gun, also the invention of an
American. which promises to be an
even more effective weapon. So II
the British have not the best machine
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

star does the best bit of picture work
the screen has ever shown her in.
1t is a story, primarily, Of girls debt
OF honor, which she pays TO the man
who took her from an asylum and gave
her q home as his daughter Beauti-
fully interviewer Is a love story that
Is q classic OF It's Kind. throughout
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
Driven To the verrn

Rumania's farewell to the world
temporary, we trust--as an indepen-
dent nation is: do not think too Ill
of US; we could not help ourselves"
And, with Russia gone, it Is true
New York World.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
BAD ADVICE So proxcsi.

n may be pertinent 70 inquire what
would nov be the situation Of the
American ar21y Senator Jim Ham"
] ewis few months ago was urging
he sent post-haste to Russia -
s pringfleld Union
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

is enough human interest and thrills
TO satisfy the most exacting As II
for good measure the Colonial also
will offer Lonesome Luke" In The
Gasoline Wedding roiitcking come
dy with = thousand laughs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

gun in the world. the Americans will
have. Toronto Mail and Empire
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-01
DAIRY cow is ECONOMICAL
Animal VIII Convert Hay, Grass and
cornstaIks Into Milk In Cheap
IL est Manner Possible. s

Tive facts. stand out prominently as
reasons for the increased production
and use Of milk. The first is that milk
as purchased on the market usually
supplies food material together with
the growth.producing elements more
economically than either meat or
eggs. The second reason Is that the
dairy COW Is the most economical pro-
Queer Of animal food. One great law
of food conservation is to turn inr.
edible feeds into edible foods In the.
cheapest possible manner. The dairy
cow win utilize coarse materials, In
edible to humans--such. as grass.
cornstalks and hny--and wilt turn
them into milk. Other farm animals
also are converters Of coarse roughage
into edible foods. but are not so EN-
-cient as the dairy COW. 5n,t