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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-26
Small Town Stuff.

Bonner Springs, Kan, Chieftainl
Everybody get their COW bells
and old rolling cutters in shape.
A certain young couple from here
bought furniture last week for the
new house over southwest of town
that is nearly finished.
IN making the world safe for
democracy the New York federal
food board is expected tC change
the name of sauerkraut TO Liberty
cabbage. Liberty, Liberty what
crimes are committed IN thy name.
DIFFERENCES of Views Holds
Up Irish Home Rule Bill.-Head~
line. Thus it has been for the last
20 years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-26
BiDgyiile BUgle.

Ma Hankins has got a baby to
her house, but Willy Hankins says
the stork cheated cause it brought
an old one that's bald and hasn't
any teeth. Let's trade it for one
that amt been used" he says.
Parson Jones got a pants button,
some loaded dice and bum nickel
in the collection last Sunday. The
parson announced. he could use all
but the last and said he'd pass
around the plate again next meetin'
time when he hoped some one
would kick in with suit of clothes
and a peck of spuds.
That OF sinner Cal Jinks is so
reckless when he drives his gas
buggy that even the owls boot
when he burns up the pike
Bingville's monster parade to-
night ought to be some classy
show. if Deacon Bradbury can quit
hittin' his jug of apple jack long
enough to keep on a horse.
Il Want Someone to Be My Dad
dy'' is the title of a song which
Lizzie Smith sung at the church
sociable last night "Lordy, he'd
have to be a gol ding old bird"
says Mart Peabody.
E. c. X,
THE war risk bureau mas asked
how long should man be miss
ing before he can be regarded as
dead" We refer that question to
any married woman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-26

Continued tomorrow
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
Young Marine Worries
Over Home Town Team
Especial TO The Herald.)

ATLANTA, Ga, June 1S.-Although in
constant danger of being killed or wound
ed by the Boche shells, gas bombs and
bullets, Gardner Adams, 19-year-old At
tana lad, serving with the United States
marines in France, i greately perturbed
because the Ttlanta baseball club. of the
Southern League is going bad and has Just
lost seven straight games.
In a letter to his mother, instead of tell
ing of the number of eGrmans he has killed
or captured, the brave youngster com
plains about the showing Of the Crackers
declaring that he is the "butt" of endless
''kidding5 Sat the hands of several New
Orleans boys in his company.
"When our lads have spirit like that
while suffering all the hanrdships of the
trenches, how are you going ta beat 'em!'
said First Sergeant Galway, Of the loca
office, after reading the lads letter
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
Government I
INVESTIGATE
. LETTING Of
WAR; WORK
CLAIMS
Try Associated Press. /.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. June 1S.-Sev-
eral thousand letters and documents con
tanning the proof of an elaborate system
OF obtaining government contracts on an
illegal contingent fee basis was received
today by the department of Justice from
IFS agents who raided hundreds Of con
tractors offices yesterday.
The evidence showed that commissions
on these contracts ranged from to 20 per
cent and the aggregate of the fees was
many millions Of dollars. Manufacturer,
were threatened with being deprived of
their contracts if they refused To negoti-
ate with these agents. The agents said
they had influence over certain congress
men. The disclosures were the result of
two months shadowing by department OF
justice agents.
In addition 10 these documents other
information has been secured from man
ufacturers whc have been solicited BY
commission aentes in Washington. The
manufacturers have offered their aid in
stamping out the practice Attorney Gen
eral Gregory has ordered all contractors
to pledge themselves not ~ employ a third
party in their negotiation with the govern
ment
Gregory said the amount of the fee was
placed IN the contractors estimates and
that the government stood the loss. lie
said that ignorance and transformation
actuaied the contractors and manufactur-
.rS. In addition to demanding a guarantee
that there i no third party dealing with
the government those receiving the con-
tracts must agree not TO pay third party
anything and they. are advised that a .vio-
lation Of these agreements means an an
nulment of the contract
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
AUSTRIA USES
81 DIVISIONS.
in ITALIAN
OFFENSIVE
REPULSED

PARIS, June 1S.-Ninety- Austrian
divisions, eighty of infantry and twelve OF
cavalry, have been hurled into the Italian
campaign, according to the Iavas agency
The Austrians now engaged comprise
three fourts of the Austrian army ii Is
estimated that a million men are engaged
Forty Austrian planes have been brought
down with the loss of but one Italian. The
Austrians are said TO be using 1900 can
non. Their lasses are said to be frightful
Ordered to advance without thought OF
blood sacrifice the Austrians readily obey
and corpses strfew the fields in the noun
famous sections.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
6 BILLIONS OF
DOLLARS IN 4
MONTHS ASKED
SECRETARY M'ADOO TELLS BANKS
THE GOVERNMENT WILL SELL
THAT AMOUNT OF PAPER BE-
FORE NOVEMBER I.
TWILL BE SOLD MONTHLY

Brownsville banking institutions, in
common with others throughout the United
States are receiving letters from the fed
eral reserve bank mt Dallas outlining the
next four months. when the fourth liberty
loan will be made.
The program calls for the sale of certif-
icates of indebtedness aggregating six
billion dollars. This will involve the issue
every two weeks of about $3.50, 600, 900,
the issues will have various maturities, not
exceeding four months.
The first issue of these certificates of
Indebtedness will he dated June 25 with
maturity on October 25, and will bear in
terest at the rate of four and one-half per
cent. Similar issues will he made on Tues
day Of every other week following June 20.
1t is contemplated, however. that at a
convenient period during the summer an
offering of these certificates will he made
to the general public The amount of this
offering j. vet To be determined btu ii will
probably be in the sum of two billion dol
lars of certificates of suitable maturities
for the use of tax payers in paying next
years taxes. pending legislation.
Mr.. McAdoo states that he is outlining
the program III advance in order that the
bankers may be prepared TO make their
share of purcvhases. lie commends highly
the work done by the banks prior to and
including the Third Liberty Loan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
Kaiser Says War
Is For German
Right Against
The heAlliedMight
(By Associated I'ress.l

AMSTERDAM, June 1S.-The war j.
not a strategic champaign but struggle
between two world views" says the kaiser
"either the German principles Of right
freedom, honor and morality will be upheld
or the Anglo Saxon principles with their
idol, Mammon, will be upheld"
"The Anglo -Saxons," he said. canned at
making the people work as slaves for them.
"Such matters" lie continued, ''could not
be decided in week, month or even a
wear" The emperor emphasized the fact
that from the first he realized that the
struggle would be great and that England :
Intervention meant world struggle, weth-
err he desired it or. not. The kaiser spoke
at the thirtieth anniversary af his acces-
sion to the throne. lie said that Luden-
dorff and Hndenburg had been iheaven-
bestowed on Germany To bring victory.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
DISTRIBUTION OF
FOOD ASUCCESS
BULLETIN OF FIRST YEAR OF FOOD
ADMINISTRATION SHOWS HOW
GREAT Is ACCOMPLISHMENT.

That food conservation has been pay
ing experiment, bearing returns far be-
yond the hopes of the most sanguine i
shown by recent bulletin on the results
of the first year of the food adminisrra-
ton. The administration unofficially be-
gan its work on May 10, 1917, but it was
not until August 10 of the same year that
the work was given an Official status
through the passage of the food control
act.
Some of the remarkable accomplish
ments of the administration are:
Wheat expectation (since July D-Es-
timated surplus for export, 20,O0O,0O
bushels.
Actual shipments, to June |, 120, ,000,0 ,00t
or 100, 100000 bushels over the estimate
Beef exports-Ordinary rate, 50,000,00'
pounds monthly; largest single month th
year. S7,000,000 pounds or S5,0O0,00'
pounds over.
Price of flour (AIinneapolis) one yea
ago. $l675 barrel, wholesale presen
price $3.50 per barrel or a saving of near
ly 81 per barrel.
Price margin between the farmer
wheat and the -four made from it On
year ago the difference was $5.6S, at tn
present date the difference is Ode; saw
ing of 50.
The farmer going to market this yea
gets % per cent more than he did las
summer and the housewife buying in tn
market pays Is per cent less than las
summer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
'CHA|RMEN OF
W. S. S. DRIVE
ARE NAMED
THOSE WHO WILL HOLD MEETINGS
IN COUNTY TOWNS ON JUNE 28
ARE SELECTED FOR SERVICE BY
CHAIRMAN GREGG.
$65O,OOO is OUR QUOTA

, Coounty Chairman John Gregg of the
War Savings Stamp fund has selected men
i'm each community who are TO hold mass
meetings on June 2S for the sale Of the
"baby bonds" The meetings are being held
in accordance with President Wilson's
proclamation resigning Juhe 2s a. War
Saving Stamp Day.
Last week Mayor A. A. Browne issued
a proclamation calling upon the citizens Of
Brownsville to gather ut the court house
on this date. The proclamation sets forth
that it l. the patriotic duty Of every citizen
10 attend. Mr.. Gregg has appointed W. ;.
West 10 preside al this meeting and w
arrange a program for IT,
During the year Cameron county j. ex-
pected 10 purchase $650.00D worth Of
these stamps. Mr.. Gregg has received no
recent report from the federal reserve
bank a. to til number already purchased
here. While the amount will reach many
hundreds il j. not by any means near the
top and purchasers must be more gen..
erous.
Those who will conduct the meetings II
other towns are: i-"
San Bento, George Toolan Lvford. L.
W. Archer Raymondville. G. N. Pease,
Santa Maria, F. ;. Champion; Lvford. w.
Archer Harlingen. Mr.. Burchard La Feria.
p. B. Branch Sebastian. NJ. b. MAYNARD,
Point Isabel, Charles Champion.
This morning County School SupeKin-
tendent w. y. Jourtlan and DIR. 8. Ii. Bel
left in an automobile TO visit all the school
districts in the county and arrange FOR
mass meetings to be held ae each Of the
schools.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
CASUALTIES
(By Associated Press.l

tBy Associated Iress.l
WASHINGTON, ID. O., June 1S.-The
marine corps casualty list contained 1OJ
names as follows:
Killed in action, 49,
Died ef wounds, r.
Died previously reported wounded, ID.
Severely wounded, 81.
Robert +. Cuff Of Houston, previously
reported wounded i listed among the dead
Among the severly wounded are Lewis
A. Holmes of Galveston: Corporal Frank
II. Hart of Fort Worth and Hendon Hard
wick Of Acquilla.
The army casualty list contains AZ
names a follows:
Killed in action, 10.
Died of wounds, >.
Died of airpane accident, l.
Died Of disease, 1.
Died of accident, /.
Wounded severely, 33.
Wounded slightly, |.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
Ii REGISTRATION
ALIEN ENEMY Y
WOMEN
CHIEF OF POLICE NOW READY TO
REGISTER GERMAN WOMEN WHO
ARE LIVING IN BROWNSVILLE
UNDER AMENDED ACT.
COMPLIANCE Is FORCED

Chief of Police w. B. Linton is again
keeping his office in the city hall open for
the registration of alien enemy subjects.
This time, however the registration is for
female subjects-that of the male enemy
subjects having been made some several
months ago,
The registration act requires that all
those coming within the provisions Of the
act who reside in town shall register at
the police station. Al those living in the
country shall register at the postoffice,
which supplies them mail. Failure to com
ply with the act renders the offender liza
BILE to deportation or internment for the
duration of the war.
The amended act Of congress, adopted
April 10, states that the provisions apply
to German alien women but do not apply
to women Of Austria citizenship. The
registrant must sign blank from, in trip
licate, provide four unmounted photo
graphs OF her>eIi, tne photographs to he
not longer thatn three inches. The
photograph shall be without hat and show
a full view of the face and shoulders. A
copy of her finger prints will also be
taken.
Officials believe they have record Of
all subject to registration in Brownsville
and anticipate little difficulty in conduct
ing the work Those known to be officers
who fail to report for registration will be
reported by Deputy United States Marshal.
Captain Reed, and will be handled in ac-
cordance with the law
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
BOARD HONORS
A HERALD MAN
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION OF
WORK OF J. N. STEIN IS PASSED
BY development BOARD

A resolution honoring j. NJ. Stein, for
the past several years assistant manager
of The Brownsville Herald, has hien
adopted by the Board of City Development
at a recent meeting. Mr. Stein recently
left the paper TO enter the army and il
now on duty with the Intelligence Depart
ment of the Southern Department head
quarters. ell j. the seventh Herald man to
enter the service.
The board i having a meeting this sf
ternoon at which affairs of much public
Importance are to be discussed.
The resolution to Mr. Stein follows
Whereas, Our good friend and fellow
townsman, J. M. Stein. for the past siy
years assistant managing editor Of The
Brownsville Herald, has resigned his posi-
tion and entered the service of our cogn-
try. and,
Whereas, The Board of City Develop
ment appreciates fully the many services
rendered our community BY Mr.. Stein. both
personally and in his capacity a. an ed
itor, therefore he il 20
Resolved. BY the Board Of City Dcvel-
opment that n resolution of thanks for the
services he has rendered this city In the
past and Of appreciation for the sacri-
flee he l. now making IN the service of his
country be adopted that copy of this
resolution be mailed by the secretary 10
Mr.. Stein and taht a copy be handed To
the press for publication.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
GERMANS FEEL
DEJECTEDAT
OUTCOME Of
". FRONT
DRIVE
Try Associated Press.)

GNEVA, June 1S.-The enthusiasm
among the Germans here over the West
of profound detection is being noticed
The people expected quick victory and
the constant question is, "Have they en-
tered Paris"
The economic situation in the interior
of Germany is becoming worse and both
the military and civilian population realize
that America will turn the tide of battle
says a neutral diplomat.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
fBy Associated Press.)

ROME, June 1S.-ln their attacks be-
Piave, the Austrians have been stopped
everywher the allied troopes have taken
several hundred prisoners around Montellc
and on the mountains front. The Aus
trias did not renew their attacks.
Enemy attempts to cross the Piave be-
tween Maserada and Candeu, northeast
of Treviso, have been bloodily repulsed
On the lower Piave Italian counter often
s.ves resulted victoriously.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
To Modify Border
Contract [ abor Act
(By Associated Preee.)

WASHINGTON, ID. C., June 1S.-The
regulations governing the importation of
Mexican labor will be modified, according
to immigration Commissioner ,Caminetti,
80 that Texas farmers may utilize Mexican
laborers in harvesting their crops.
He suggested that the state food ad-
mInistration and state and county councils
of defense assist the farmers in benefting
from the modified regulations. Instruc-
tons have been sent Texas officials al
ready, Caminetti said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
Takes Brothers Place
On The Western Front

LONDON. June 1S.-ITow a 14-year- old
hoy impersonated his elder brother and
fought for IA days under his brother
name has been told in police court by the
bay, Arthur Stephens, held for wearing
the uniform Of a British solder. The boy
said that his brother was on leave and he
took his uniform and went to the war.
When his brother later reioined the army
the boys identity was discovered. ats
easy to Kill Germans. there are 30 many
YOU could not miss them. he told the
court
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
Western Union Won't
!. Consent To Union

(By Associated Press. }

Il NEW YORK, June 1s.-In letter to
President Wilsons Newcomb@ Carlton,
president of the Western Union Telegraph
Company reiterates the company's oppo-
stion to allowing its employees to Join the
telegraphers union. lie says there are
only two ways to settle tn edispute, com
pulsory arbitration or the accepting of the
plan of organization of the employees out
lined by the company.
Carleton said the union in waving its
right To strike during the war was making
propaganda to help in strikes afterward.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
Socialist Heads
Have Interview
Try Associated Press.)

AMSTERDAM. June is. - Phillip
Schedemann, leader Of the regular Ger
man socialist party. has interviewed the
Dutch socialist leader en- route to the Brit
ish labor conference
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
(By Associated rrers.)

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS. June Is.
Bitter fighting is in progress along the
Piave The Austrans are suffering huge
losses from concentrated Italian fire and
Italian counter offensives are also rinflGt
ing severe losses on the enemy. go ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
MRS. AD0LPHUS BUSH HELD.

WASHINGTON. ID. O.. June 1s.--Mrs.
Adolphus Busch, returning from r long
stay in Germany. has been detained at Kew
West fo rexamination by emigration su-
thorities. J!
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
American Patrol Wins
Over Many Germans

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 1S.-The
story Of fight between thirteen AmerI-
cans and German patrol Of forty men in
which most of the Americans fought their
way back to our lines j. told in Pershing' :
official communique.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, June 1S.-After three days
of fighting the Austrians have failed To
gain the objective set for the first day,
says Bonnar Law. He says he has reason
to believe the orders for the offensive
came from Berlin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
.Gre9oryWants Express
Combine Only For War
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June lS.-Attor-
ney General Gregory refuses TO approve
the contract made by the railroad admin
istration and the new consolidated express
company without a provision for the re-
storation of competition after the war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18

TRENTON, n. j., June 1S.-The prohi-
ton forces Of New Jersey are confidently
hopeful of further accessions to the "dry'
aarea of the state when the votes are
counted in the license elections to be hello
today in the cities of Bloomfield and Long
Branch
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
National Guard Is
On German Soil

WSHINGTON, d. C., June 1s.-Secre-
tary of War Newton G. Baker announces
that the thirty second division of the ma
tional guard i now fighting in Alsace on
German soil.
Che thirty division i composed
Of Michigan, Wisconsin troops who were
trained at Camp Macarthur, Waco.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
(By Associated Prrss.,E

LONDON, June 1S-The Evening
Standard says the Austrians occupy the
west bank of the Piave from Conelliano
railway to Zenson bend, a distance of one
mile and half. The Austrians have
throw forteen divisions over the river
which are now under Itoian fire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
AMERICAN SUB.
DESTROYS HUN
BOAT, REPORT
lBy Associated Press.)

ANATLANTIC PORT, June 1S.-A Ger
man submarine and its crew was de-
stroyed by an American submersible off
the Virginia coast several days ago. Pas
sengers arriving here today say they were
told by the crew of the victorious Amer-
can boat
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
OLEARY IS ARRAIGNED.

NEW YORK, June 1S.-Jeremiaf
O'Leary, arrested in the state of Washing
ton has been brought here and arraigned
for treason.
ADD AMERICAN SUB
The American sumarine sank the German
submarine with torpedo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
CAMP TRAVIS O. M. DISMISSED

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 1S.-Cap-
ia n Frederick Spang. quartermaster' :
corps has been dismissed from the service
for selling empty flour sacks to civilians
at Camp Travis.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
England Spends Many
Millions For War
lRy Associated Press.l

LONDIN. June 1S.-Great Britain's av-
erage expenditure during the current fis-
cal quar- tewr shrdlu shrd cmcmcmfwypu
cal quarter was 6,S4S,000 pounds. Five
hundred million has been asked of the
house of commons by Bonnar Law.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
FRENCH TAKE
IN
SOUTH A|SUS
tBy Associated Press,

PARIS, June 1S.-In local operation
south of Aisus the French took 100 pris-
oners. Between Ourcq and the Marne
prisoners were also taken.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-18
MODIFY WOOL EMBARG0ES.
(By Associated P-ess. }

WASHNGAIN, ID. c., June 1S-A modi-
fication of railroad embargoes where nee,
essary to facilitate the movement of WOO
was authorized by the railroad commits.
sion.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-06
Voting Light
In Race For
School Board
Only l06 Ballots Cast In
Morning; Women Work
For Mrs. Cntchett.

FL Paso city voters did not seem in
terested Saturday morning in who
would be elected to the school board
and, unless there is a rush to the polls
this afternoon. the vote will be the
lightest In the history Of elections in
this city. Reports to The Herald Just
before noon from Il voting places
showed a total Of los votes cast all
morning.
Three school trustees are to be
elected and the following are the can
didates: J. C. Worthlngton. Dr.. r L.
Ramey, Mrs. D. A Critchett. ". S.
Clayton and John G. Lowman. Mr.
Worthington is an Incumbent member
OF the board.
Reports TO The Herald showed
votes cast in number as fol-
lows: Precinct 1. 4; precinct ;. &;
precinct 4, 4; precinct 6. 10 precinct
Z, Z; precinct 9. 4; precinct 10, 10:
precinct Is, Il: precinct IS, s; pre-
cinct IS. 8; precinct II, Z: precinct Is,
9: precinct %, g. and precinct p. 5.
At a number Of the voting places
women were electioneerfng on behalf
Of Mrs. o. A Critchett. but the law
against electioneering within 100 feet
Of the voting places is being enforced
rigidly.
Saloons remained closed Saturday in
accordance with the election laws.