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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-31

deepening of the channel to insure deeI
water for tbs vast section whose full
development il only retarded for the
want of proper and cheaper tran~Porta-
ton facilities To make il come truly into
it, own.
After admring this splendid and sub
~lantia' wharfage. and inspecting the
property which Mr. O'Brcn ha~ rendered
To the government for marine hospital
the party adjourned to cafe where \
fish and oyster feast was served by the
host. A.. members of the dinner party the
two employees of the Rio Grande read
coming to dine with them. who while not
of the sightseeing party, and regardless
Of Their overa'ls in which they were clad
the democratic spirit prevailed here and
they were among the dinner guests. also
Each was introduced 10 the strangers 81
the party. and were a. much III home n
if clothed in evening apparel.
After most pleasant day spent al
this delightful spot al returned late
TueSdaN afternoon. mjre thorofhouehly
convinced than ever that deep water can
not he long DELAYED at Point Isabel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-31
ALLIES WILL DEMAND FLEETS
PASS THROUGH DARDANELLES
Occupation OfPdyt of Turkey and De-
livery of Certain Persons to be Tried
For Violation of Rules of War, Price
of Peace.

the proposed purpose and those of the
party who had never before vSi-
tied Point Isabel were delighted with
the place. and stated that more con-
genial location could not be found.
Besides the local people in the party
and those from other places. there was
in the party prominent gentleman from
Salti'lo' Coahuila. Mexico. Sr Ferdrico =.
Siller, who besides being prominent cit
izen Of the Southern republic " \
wealthy land and m:ne owner He j.
interested in deep water on this coast. a-
1t will afford cheaper transportation for
mineral ores and other comnnhii'.
j.. now cnioved bv his srrtfun" -rfi -tfrc
republic by reason of the high tranSpor
taton charges TO Tampco. llc was
more than pleased with the po~~lbiIi
and feasibility of Point Isabel aS a
deep water port. The personnel of the
party being Sr. Ferdrco s. Siller. of
Saltifo. Mexico. Consul J. l.. Cara. Mex
lean consul stationed ~ Brownsville; DIR
q. r. Yant;-. Of New Orleans: FIR.
Senor. representative Of the treasury de-
partmeni. Washington: DR.. Haniamin
Dennis, post chaplain: Robert Runyon. =.
l.. Howard. chairman of the port channel
committee. Billy Burnett. secretary ot the
Board If City Development Edward
Brodix. H. J.. Sexton. and the host. y.
A. O'Brien general manager 1T the Rio
Grande Railroad
Mr. O'Brien conveyed the party over
the town. where they inspected the splen-
did recently constructed pier leading out
to where the turning basin viii be eNca-
waited. the dimensions of which will be
500 feet square. thus aifordFng ample
room for the large ships TO turn.
This pier which was constructed ~ \
cost of $4,000 will afford ample faci'i-
tie~ for the handing Of freight M thot
port for some years. the first cargo to be
unIoaded since is construction will be
that of the industry, the first Of the
Brownsville Tampico line 70 arrive at
this port. These improvements already eS-
tabil-hcd and ready for use III the port
of entry To the Valley. leaves only the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-31
JEFFERSON INN rendered TO
GOVERNMENT BY YD.A. O'BRIEN
FOR HOSPITAL FOR MARINES
Party Visits Point Isabel Tuesday,
Looks OUer HaybOy und Iuspects Pier
and Property rendered the Govern
mont.

cilities when wrecks Of war are being re-
turned home, unless provision l. made III
advance.
This foresight j. To be commended. All
are 20 intensely interested in winning
the war and providing means therefor.
that We are overlooking the fact that our
sick and wounded will have to be made
over on their return home America j. III
present Just a much unpreparcd in hos
pitaI facilities to care for oar returning
soldiers and marines a We were for war.
Therefore. II i hardly probable that this
generous offer from Mr. O'Brcn will BE-
turned down. !.
Point Isabel IL the extreme point of
he mainland of southwest Texas. siiua-
ted al the terminus of the Rio Granhc
rai' road and connects with the st. Louis
Brownsville and Mexico railroad ut
Brownsville. but with the Improvement Of
he BrazoS de Santiago pass. and the
deepening III the channel from the pass
20 Point Isabel. tboth propositions be-
ing Il matter Of on'N a few munih~l
ocean gong vessels will be engaged to
reach Point Isabel. thereby making
PCini Isabel Il deep water harbor and
war invalid~ and passengers may reach
his most desirable conva'cSccnt camp
~ sea direct from the Transports and
Messenger boats, thus obviating the nee
~~~iiv and inconvenience Of transfers
from railroad trains and other di~com-
forts incident to railroad travel
lnSrect HarbOr and Hospital
Visiting Point Isabel yesterday with
Mr. O'Brien ~ host. several local gentle
men and others iourneved there to IN
~pcci the property which ha~ been ten
dcred for this marine hospital. The par
IN left here Tuesday morning w ~pe-
neal train over the Rio GraEde RI. road
and spent pleasant dav in this. delight
FIJI spot. Every one present approved of
the location M most desirable one for
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-31
UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER CONFIRMED
Turkeys Peace Proposal ReceiUed--
Reuters Says Internationally Sur
yendeys--Agyee to Aymistice.
tBY ASSOCIATED PREssl

The latest dispatch receiU-
ed this afternoon from Lon
don states that Turkey has
nncOndifiondIIy surrender
ed" PreUiOns AN American
Press dSsOciationspeciaI tvas
deliUeyedanHonncing Mefact
that Turkey had dgyecdfo an
dymisfice. These dispatches
are 1.-THE foiiotV-nps of The
messages received earlier ia
the eUeHiJig, iUIticH iUere to
the effect that Turkey had de-
cided to join Bulgaria in lay
ing dOiCH her arms, and ca
pifHdIdtiHg TO the Allied
Powers. PyeUiOnS TO the mes
sage announcing her HncoH-
dfffonat surrender, a mes
sage nIfey London date line
announcing that Tnykey had
surrendered unconditional
~. Reuters NeCs agency
having been informed that
Great Brifian had officially
received definite peace pro-
poSdis from Turkey wIiich
are regarded as amounting
to unconditional surrender.
The Turkish dymiStice took
effect dfnoOn today. Turkeys
joining Bulgaria created no
surprise in Allied circles, for
1t has been kHo,Un that peace
terms could be expected most
any time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-31
DISSATISFIED
over F 0 Old
SUPPLY is
REASON OF
RI 0 7
tBY ASSOCIATED PREss)


Amsterdam Oct. 3I--DHfch
soldiers encamped at Harris
kaHp, mnfined last night.
The trouble t0ds tiue TO the
dissatisfaction oUer food con
difiOnS The soldiers are said
to hare plnndeyed the can
teens and set the barracks
on fire. The reports say that
in The ensuing fighting seq
erdI men tUeye killed and
tCOnnded, bHf this is not con-
fyned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-31
Allied Advance
Causing Alarm
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESSD

Zurich. De. 3l.-The rapid advance of
the Allied armies in Serbia i causing the
hvle~t alarm IN Budapest. accord ~ w Il
Vienna Dispatch. 1t is feared that the Ju-
go-Savoks will cross the Creation from
tier and join the Allied forces and march
on the city. This il one reason for the
persistence for which Count AndraS-
" has asked for an armiSticc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-31

FORD S425 OAKLAND $3.50
1FORD $3.50 HUPMOBILE $500
JESSE BENNETT
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cay ASSOCIATED PREss.)

Washington, Oct. 3I-Secye-
fdry Lansing made public the
note deiiUeyed 10 MeSpdnish
ambassador, through tChonf
the Turkish plea for an
drnuisfice and peace negofia-
HOns, tUhich fCeye similar 10
those semi 10 Germany and
Austria, deIiUercd Oct. Nth
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(BY ASSOCIATED PREss.)

Washington, Oct. 3I--Ac.
kno'Cfedging the receipt of
the Turkey peace proposal
Secretary Lansing today mo-
titled the Turkish goUeyn-
nenf that the United States
iUiH bring its request for ar
nfisfice to the attention OffHe
governments at tUdr tUifh
Turkey.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-31

Realizing the great necessity for the
establishment of hospitals, reconstruction
stations and conva'esccnt camps where
the sick and wounded returning from the
front may rccuperatc, and believing that
because of its Incompatible climate and
and proximity To- the sea. this section Of
fcrs ideal locations for the establishment
of such stations where those suffering
from the wars ravagc~ may speedily re-
cuperate and be rehulded. one Of Browns
vilcs most patriotic and enerpriSine ct-
izenS has looked ahead and in advance
offers the government an ideal site n y
nucleous for the establishment of such n
station Nor is he tender an offer Of
waste land. 10 be improved BY the govern
ment which would ncce~~itate the ex-
pendturc Of vast sums of money before
the property offered could he utilized
and threby enhance adjoining property
The property j. ready to be used fer the
for the purposes for which il i intended
inst ~ soon ~ the government signifies
It's willingness, to take it over The build
ing j. ready and H. M dlapidated shack
but thoroughly modern structure pos
seSsng many convenicnceS not found ~
many more pretentious communities.
Mr.. u. A. O'Brien of this city has
authorized the secretary Of the Board ~
City Development to tender to the gov
rrnment for it~ use n United States
Mar ne hospital and reconstruction camp
his ralniial jefferson Inn. Point lSabc i
splcndd hotel. together with the grounds
surrounding. absolutely free of charge.
for The purposes mentioned. % be used AZ
such a. long n desired or may be nee
esSarv.
jefferson Inn j. large two story
brick structure throrougy modern IN all
it, amendments. and contains thirty
rooms Wide veranda~ surround the man
building. which could be utilized for cots
or beds for those needing the invigora
ting gulf breeze. and which would pract-
caIy double H. capacity. This taken N
connection with its mild climate where
tents could be constructed on ih
grounds adjoining would afford ample
accommodations fur many inva'id~ du-
ring their reconstruction.
Situated on the shores of the Lagu-
ma Madrc and overlooking the Gulf ~
Mexico. where the r'eorS of the winters
are tempered BY the gulf breeze and
he summers are DELIGHTFULLY."- cool and
llcaSant. surrounded n il is bv naiur
with All the clements conducive to the
restoration Of impaired health. it would
be difficult ii not impossible to find a
more ideal location for the purposes for
which this property j. rendered.
II j. earnestly hoped that the generous
and patriotic offer Of Mr.. O'Bren will
be accepted. and IT j. inconre;vahle 10
think that the proposition viii not re-
ceivc the hearty approval Of he Navy de-
parment. especially At this time when
such stations ARE such necessity. or will
be pust as soon rs the sick and wounded
have started hack home IN sufficient
number to make their disposition \
problem.
Mr. O'Brien i anticipating the neccs-
sites Of the government il rendering thi-
property in advance n mnch inconven-
ience and many deaths viii reSuis IN
America unpreparedne~s in hospital Ia
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-31
Czech-Slovaks Cut
Off Communication

Paris, Oct 81 = Communications be-
tween Aeram and Fiume and Budapest
nd Vienna has been totally interrupted
The Cdcch Siovak~ have cut the ra lroad
between Berlin and Vienna, near Boden-
bach and German trims can 90 only a
far o. Schnadau, says Zurich dis
patch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-31

time TO BUY PUMPING MACHINERYl
u I-2 to IS n. p. Fairbanks, Moore and
Krcuger Atlas Oil Engines in stock
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS /
w. M. PUTEGNAT co.
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National Council
Takes Over Garrison
tBY ASSOCIATED PREss.)

Pars. Oct. 3D. The military governor
AZ Fiume recently advised the Hunga-
rian government that he was without ma
'e-ial and ammursiton and unable tu de-
fend the city. lie received orders 70 hand
over the administration to the nat onnl
council which he did Immediately.
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Italians Cut Off
Austrian Retreat
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS y

Washinbton. Oct: 81 ftecn Aus
TRAN divisions operating between Brcn-
Ia and the Piave on the Italian front
nad their retreat cut off through the cap
ture of Mountain pass 81 G:don ~ the
Italian forces
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Italian Front
Is all AbIaze
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.)

Lonblon, Get. 3l.- The entire Italian
front j. abIaze and alI of the Italian ar
m eS are in action, says Rome dis
patch.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-08-01
in said court of Matte Harrell Logan.
wherein you are the defendant,
Witness my signature this the 18th
day Of July. 1918.
J. A. Robinson, Clerk.
w. E. Mcintyre, Solicitor.
NOTICE TO BIDDHRs.

Notice IL hereby given that sealed bids v1u -
received by the undersigned Clerk oJ the Beard
Of Supervisors of Rankin County. Gisa.. m n.
I'll u o'clock noon on the first Monday n Aaa
1913. for the following:
Oats. corn. mixed feed and al other kipds q
tricts OF said county. delivered at Brandon. n.
lahatchie and Florence; also supplies fer -
county home. delivered at Brandcn depot.
Chapter 136. Laws Of 1916
Also Tor building bridge across Mt Creek 49,
Alfred Thompson place. - :
The board reservin9 the right 70 rejeet sny =
al DDS. ]. A. ROBINSON. Geek.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-08-01
and has returned home, much to
the pleasure of his many friends.

CllA lld0 1OCN1 llCO 11OI1lC, l1lQCl1 W
the pleasure of his many friends.
Robert Brown has returned to
his home in Pelahatchie, after
spending very pleasant week
with his little friend. Robert
Burns Jr.
Thornton's drug store received
a barrel of genuine Coco Cola
Monday morning, and the fiends
gathered around it like bees a.
round honey.
Roy L. Fox returned last week
from Washington and Norfolk,
where he went to look after
matters pertaining to his enlist
ment in military service.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Martin
have moved into the Presbyteri-
an manse. vacating their home
for Mr.. and Mrs. L. III. Wilson,
who recently purchased it.
E. S. Barksdale, of Goshen
Springs, was in Brandon Mon
day, and reports that his section
has not had any rain yet, and as
a consequence crops are suffer
ing badly.
H. d. Tinnin and H. r. White,
prosperous farmers of Fannin,
were here Monday with a couple
of loads of corn which they sold
to Brandon Feed & milling Co.,
at good prices.
j. E. Weathered. a splendid
farmer of east Rankin, was a
Brandon visitor Tuesday. He re-
ports that his section has receiv-
ed good rains, and crops are in
splendid condition.
DR.. Reuel May, who is at Fort
Oglethrope, Ga, in training for
overseas duty, was at home on 4
furlough this week. He is looking
we'll and doing fine, and is de-
lighted with army life.
The Luderbach Plumbing Co,
of Jackson, has had a man here
this week, completing the school
toilets, and putting everything in
good working order for the OPEN
school next month.
Miss Vivien Cook. Assistant
District Agent. assisted by Mrs.
Webb, will give demonstrations
in War Cookery in Mrs. Webb's
office in the court house on Tues
day afternoon, Aug. 6. at 4
o'clock. Everybody come.
The box factory at the depot is
nearing completion, and the pro-
prietors, Messrs. Carberry &
Hanson, hope to begin business
again soon. This enterprise is q
valuable acquisition to our COM
munity, furnishing as it does en-
ployment to quite q number Of
people at good salaries.
J. B. Reed, Of central illinois,
has leased the Holly Grove plan
tation Of the Busick estate and
will engage : in stock raising.
Mr.. and MrA Reed expect to
move down within the next ten.
days. The News is glad to see.
these good people coming our
way. and hope more will follow.
Ed McRae. ona Of our brave
young men who was among the
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-08-01
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

r. l.. Gates, of Pickett, was a
Brandon visitor Monday.
J. H. Nicely, Of Plain, was a
Brandon visitor Monday.
G. B. Harris was here Monday,
howdying with his many friends.
Miss Mable Gayden is spending
the week with friends in Jack
son.
Supervisors ]. B. Williamson,
Of Beats, was Brandon visitor
Monday.
Miss Frances Jack, of Vicks-
burg. is the guest Of Mrs. S. L.
McLaurin.
Mrs. A. G.. Thornton left
Monday for a visit to relatives in
the delta.
Mrs. G.. A. Harrison has re-
turned from a visit to lhomefolks
near Florence.
Board Of Supervisors will
meet in regular monthly session
next Monday.
The dictionary is about the
only place where you can find
sugar these days.
w. D. Buchanan, of Harper
vile, La, is among our new SUBJ
scribers this week.
Mrs. C. E. Gayden is having
the pleasure Of a visit from her
mother. Mrs. Russell.
Mrs. J. G. Maxey and little
daughter, Of Newton, are guests
of Brandon homefolks.
Little James May has return
ed from a visit to relatives and
friends in Jackson and Florence.
Mrs. w. H. Barnes and little
daughter, Inez, are spending q
few days at Stafford's Springs.
j. A. Lindsey went to Louin
Friday to visit his sister, who
has been desperately i'll for some
time.
Little Sidney and Beatrice
Harris, Of Laurel, are guests in
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. S.
Nay.
Mrs. Cammie Walker is en-
joying q visit. from her father,
Rev. Mr.. Smith. OF Sandersville,
Miss. !,
r. C. Latham. q good citizen
Of Fannin, was here Monday,
shaking hands with his many
Mrs. /. w. Shields and little
Daisy Irene left this week for
N extended visit to Mr.. Shields
in louisiana
Little Miss Lucille May has re-
.t1lrued form 3 week s visit to:her|
little friend. Miss Jim Brister|
Cnutie, of Jackson.
H, a. Weathersby left last
night for Washington, D. G.,
vhoro be expects to attend
school during the next session.
W. s. Thornton has about re-
= = x u
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8 o'clock, the interemnt taking
place in the Bethel cemetery.

The service flag raising at
johnson Hall on the evening of
July q, was largely attended
and was a very interesting oc-
casion for Brandon. A nice pro-
gram had been prepared and
was faultlessly rendered by those
on program who were so glad to
have even a small part in thus
honoring those who are sacri-
ficing so much for US. Brandon is
proud Of all Of her boys in the
service and glad to do them
honor in this small way. We
have Is names on our Honor
Roll now and will add the names
of those. who go from time to
time. The following is q list of
those we have now: Maxey
Burney, John Buchanan, James
Buchanan. Toxic Stapleton,
Lambuth Robinson, Cole Burns,
Will White, Leonard Cottrell,
Genie Darnall, Ed McRae, Ed
Busick, Andrew Freiley, William
Mcintyre, Joseph Walker, Will
lam Walker, Clifton Taylor,
Sam Buchanan, Allen Robinson,
Lane Busick, Sam Hobson Jr.,
(Red Cross Nurse) Mary Wal
ker, Louie Gayden, Robert Fer
guson, James Loveless, Sidney
Stapleton. If any names have
been omitted please report to
Annie Robinson. Chairman H.
S. Section American Red Cross,
that they may be added to the
list.
Hon. w. E. Mcintyre, one of
our leading and most patriotic
citizens, has enlisted as a private
and goesl to A. &. M. College
this week for medical examina-
ton. If he passes, which he
has every reason to believe he
he will, he will go to Camp Han
cock, at Augusta, Ga, on the
first Of September to begin active
training for service in France.
Mr.. Mcintyre is beyond military
age, but 1he feels if a patriot
ever expects to serve his country |
now is the time. In taking this |
step Mr.. Mcintyre makes great |
personal sacrifices, as he has
built up q splendid law practice |
in this county, and holds several |
positions Of honor and trust, be- |
ing q member Of the legislature
from Rankin county, attorney
for the board Of supervisors. |
secretary Of the Farmers Loan
association and is retained by q
number Of firms and corporations
as attorney. He has always been
very active in every patriotic
movement. stands firmly behind
the administration in its war
policies, beliving that 3 country
worth living in'is worth fighting
for, The News congratulates
this splendid young man on the
course that he is pursuing. He
could have asked for ! commiss-
ion, but be pref to start ct
The bottom and let his ability bel
Judged by the proper authorities.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-08-01
R 0 0 + | n G J!

We have just re-
ceived a supply of
"CERTAINTEED"
r u b b e r Roofing.
Now is the time to
get your leaky roof
fixed up before bad
weather sets in.
We have cement
which will stop all
your leaks. We
have the Paint for
roofs as we'll as q
full Line of Paints
for all nllrn0saa.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-08-01

A most deplorable accident
occurred at the home of Hardin
Meyers, who lives on the May
place, 8 miles south Of town,
yesterday afternoon, in which
George Warren, a young man a.
bout q years Of age lost his life.
Oliver Meyers, q brother Of
Hardin Meyers, and George
Warren, q brother in law Of j !.
w. Graves. who lives near
Bethel, were working for Har-
din Meyers, and on yesterday
at the noon hour the two young
men were examining q new auto
matte shot gun, and while the
gun was in the hands Of Oliver
Meyers, it was accidently dis
charge. the full load Of shot
taking effect in George Warren's
left temple, death being inatant-
aneous. George Warren and Oil
yer Meyers are two Of the best
and most energetic boys ia the.
country. and were devoted
friends, and the terrible accident
weighs heavily upon all, and
especially upon Oliver. The re-
mains Of the Unfortunate young
man were prepared for burial
and carried 10 the home Of HI.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-05
MANSFIELD CENTER

Members of Mansfelds fourth Lib erty loan committee met at Storrs on Friday evening. Among members of the committee from this vicinity are Alfred Oden, Mrs. G. c. Jenner, Jr., MT. and Mrs. C. H. Kip, at Atwool- ville Mir and Mrs Clark H. Crane, Mansfield City, Miss Abbie Storrs, Stedman Storrs.
 Mansfield Center branch of the Red Cross is this week conducting a drive for the Belgians. The following com mittee has been appointed with Miss Elsie Marsh as chairman: Mansfield Center Mrs. W. E. Cramm, Miss Mary c. Barrows; Mansfield Hollow, Mrs, E. B. Inman; Conantville, Mrs. Frank Atwood; Chestnut Hill,' Mrs. Howard Atkins; Mansfield City, Mrs. Ernest Atkins; Spring Hill, Miss Ethel Free man; Atwoodville, Mrs. Clark H. Crane. Clothing of all descriptions is needed for men, women, children and babies, including shoes and stockings. Articles sent should be clean and whole. or well mended. and may be