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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
LINE FROM POINT
ISABEL TO TAMPICO NOW
BEING ORGANIZED HERE

A boat line from Point Isabel to
Tampico as a forerunner of the great
volume of traffic the port ut Point
Isabel is destined to handle after the
Of the channel, j. the pro
ject now being advanced by Captain
Il. II. Miller, navigator Of wide ex-
perience, who has interested a num-
Der Of Brownsville and Valley peo-
pie in his plans.
The project. though now in very
embryonic form, is doubtless the
foundation for a boat line Of consid-
cradle magnitude, line which will
develop As the commerce between
the Valley and the ports Of Mexico
develops. and which contains great
possibilities for the future in the
way of cementing better industrial
and social relations between the peo-
pie of South Texas and the residents
of the Mexican ports.
Captain Miller's proposition is to
organize a company Of Valley bus
mess men, 10 purchase or charter
their own boat. and to handle the
trade with the Mexican ports at the
lowest possible cost to themselves. He
proposes 100 or l20-ton boat to be
used ut the beginning, and to pur-
chase larger boats rs the business of
the line develops and warrants the adj
ditions. He points out that such a
boat could make twice week trips
from Point Isabel to Tampico, ear
rying fifty passengers and large
quantity of freight. The trip could
be made in twenty-four hours, and
passengers to Tampico, who are now
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20

TO 20 by rail via Monter-
rey. could save twenty-four hours by
availing themselves of the boat line.
In addition to this they would have
a pleasant trip ut a far lower cost
than they are now obliged to pay
over the rail route The boat would
leave Point Isabel early in the morn
ing, arriving at Tampico early the
next morning, and passengers would
arrive in the great Mexican oil port
clean and refreshed by a pleasant
sea voyage instead of being hot and
dusty and with nerves badly "fraz-
zled" by inefficient rail service.
Captain Miller has followed the
sea all his life, and has won consid-
cradle fame as an explorer. both in
the Arctic regions and in South
America. He came to Brownsville
several months ago, and was so well
pleased with the prospects for mari
time development at Point Isabel
that he decided to make his home
here. Associated with him in the
project are several business men.
who are confident the plan for a boat
line 10 Tampico will soon material
iZe.
Captain Miller has several boats in
view which would be suitable for this
work, and proposes TO have one OPP
Grating rs soon rs the arrangements
can be made. He states il il very
probable the first boat will be Sc
cured in few weeks and put in ser
vice before the channel il completed
lighters being used TO make the land
ing at Point Isabel, until the channel
is completed to the pier
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
and
CHINESE CLASH
in MANCHURIA

PEKING China, Aug. 20.-An Off
cial report made by the Chinese gov
ernment of a clash between Chinese
and Japanese in Manchuri on July
l9, and made public today, indicate
that the japanese provoked the trou-
BILE. The report states that eighteen
japanese were killed and seventeen
wounded. The Chinese reported
twelve killed and fourteen wounded.
One hundred Chinese soldiers are re-
ported missing, but is believed they
fled during the battle and fear to re-
turn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
PROMINENT GEOLOGIST
MAKES SURVEY OF THE
LOWER PART OF VALLEY

Jenkins w. Jones. Of Pittsburg,
Pa, who has a national reputation
as a geologist, and who is now acting
as consulting geological engineer for
twenty-one oil companies, with hold
ings in all parts Of the United States,
left last night for Kingsville after
spending four days in this section.
Mr.. Jones made thorough exami-
nation Of the Brownsville territory,
and spent two or three days in the
Kingsville section, making a thorough
inspection Of the holdings Of the
Caprock Oil Association in both kle-
berg and Duval counties. and the Of
ficers Of that organization expect an
early report from him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20

ces, the report says, awaiting devel-
opments on the American side Of the
line. Army men here admitted the
possibility Of sending more troops 10
these border posts, but no action has
been taken.
The country over which the troops
were operating is infested with small
bands of Villa followers who have
been roaming in the mountain val
ley and canyons since part Of Villas
band left him after the American
forces crossed To Iuarez on June | p.
II H. not known how many are in
the bandit hand Lieutenants Davis
and Peterson saw six men. There
are twenty other bandits at a ranch
where the bandits stopped. The
American aviators were told the band
numbered sixty.
The bandits had American-made
ammunition.
The reported appearance Of Chico
Cano and other small bands Of out
lays along the Mexican side Of the
river Yesterday is believed to have
been conqected with Renteria's ac-
tivities.
All suspicisus Mexicans picked up
by the troops on the Mexican side will
be questioned closely to establish
identity.
Mexican federal troops from Dim
aga are acting to prevent a clash be-
tween the American forces and Car
ranZa's men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
1918 COTTON SHORTAGE.

IBN Thr A~~nriaTrH TrpNS-
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. 90
Losses to cotton from deficient mois-
ture was heavier during the 1918
season than at any time during the
last ten years. reaching II pounds
per acre, according to report made
public today by the department OF
agriculture The total loss from al
causes was 121 pounds per acre. The
loss caused by insect pests amounted
to an average of 235 pounds pei
acre.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
CUNNY
oI'ANZAS

I'm weary to death Of Lucia"
That song gives me a pain;
I'LL swear ! never want TO hear
"The Rosary" again;
The songs that masquerade rs blues
Give me that feeling, too;
The Shimmic-songs they're singing
Are also, much too blue.
Oh. welcome to some gifted guy
Who'll write n humble pome-
Another Comm Thru the Rye
Another, "Home, Sweet Homer
Justin Fair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
WOULD GUST BIG
PACKERS FROM
MISSISSIPPI

Jackson Miss, Ang. 20.-An in
junction forever barring the five
big packers from doing business in
the state Of Mississippi is sought in
a petition filed today in chaneery
court by Stokes Robertson, the
state revenue agent. The injune-
tion is sought upon the charge of
violation of the antitrust laws.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20

DEPORTED THE GIRLS
Were Taken to Germany and
Put to Work There.

LILLE, France, Ang. 20.-Evi-
dence adduced before the French
military court, which is now IN ses-
sion here for the purpose OF inquir-
ing into the crimes of the Germans
during their period Of occupation,
indicate that the charge of murder
may be brought against Won Helm
rich, former military governor OF
Lille. The wiodws of two men who
were shot by the Germans testified
Yesterday that after their husbands
had been sentenced to death by Won
Heinrich an appeal of their cases
was made to the emperor. While
the appeal was pending Won Helm
rich ordered the men taken out and
executed in conformity with his
first orders.
Testimony was also heard against
Won Boelne, the former quarter
master in the Charvilie region, in
which il was shown that he was
directly responsible for the dePorta-
ton of hundreds Of girls from Lille
to Germany where they were placed
at work in the various German in
dustrial plants.
DR.. Vanhanverhny, who resides
near Lille, told the court yester-
day that his nineteen-year-old son
was killed by n German soldier with
. bayonet upon orders Of Captain
Lsbelafre. The doctor further testi-
fled that this captain and the Ger
man governors of Lille and Roubaix
were responsible for the torturing
of French youths in the German
prison camps in that vicinity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
CHICAGO THEATRES
MAY Be CLOSED UP
BY ACTORS STRIKE

CHICAGO, Aug. 20.-The strike
of stage hands and musicians in con
nection with the actors strike threat
ems TO close up every playhouse in
this city. The managers assert they
will lock the doors Of the theatres
If the threatened strike j. carried out.
Only the photopay and vaudeville
houses can operate if the strike ma
terialiZes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
MARKETS
CLOSING MARKETS

New York-Close steady; August
2973 bid; October 1923 1927;
December 3O.45 @3O.47; January
3O.356 63O.37.
New Orleans-Close steady; Aug
uxt 2973 bid; October 29.9I D29.95;
December 29.SS a 29.9O; January
29.S6 29.SS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
a UNIQUE DISTINCTION.
0y The Associated Prcss.l

DENVER. Colo, Aug. 2O.-San
Juan county, Colorado, has the dis
tinction Of being the only rural coun-
~ in the United States that does not
contain a single acre Of tillable land,
according to the state board Of immi-
grafton.
The altitude of the county ranges
from 5000 to II, 200 feet.
San Juan county has an area of
453 square miles and population
Of 3.063. The principal source Of
wealth j. mining.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
SHOULD LEAVE
BODIES WHERE
They NOW REST
Rr The Assncinted Press.l

Ai'e iHF h~N'tiA''h tfNNsf
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. 20.
General Pershing, in a cable
gram to the war department today.
expressed the opinion that the bod
les Of American soldiers who died
overseas should be left near where
they fell. II believe if these sol
diers could speak for themselves
they would wish 10 remain undis-
turbed where, with their comrades,
they fought their last fight" he
said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
GEORGIA SOLONS
WERE MIXED UP ON
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
Iration In Paris on


ATLANTA, Ga. Aug. 20.-Alto-
gether both the senate and the house
of the Georgia legislature rejected
the proposed ratification of the feder-
al woman suffrage amendment, the
legislature Of this state is not Off
cially on record as disappearing Of
the amendment. Separate resolutions
were passed by both houses and Meth
er house had an opportunity to act
on the Others resolution before adj
journment
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
GENERAL PERSHING is
NOW ON A TOUR OF THE
ITALIAN BATTIEFIELDS

wv " N~Nf'tFtkNtA-Aft~N.F
ROME, Italy, Aug. 20.--General
Pershing spent yesterday in the city
of Venice and left last night for an
extended tour of the battlefields of
Italy. He will visit all points Of in
terest and will make n special inspec-
tioh Of the territory over which the
German and Austrians advanced in
their great offensive.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
ALLEGED BOLSHEVISTS
ARE CAPTURED BY THE
POLICE IN AN OHIO CITY

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio, Anr. 20
One hundred and eighteen Russians,
alleged bolshevists, were round
ed up in a raid maze last night by the
police and federal Officers at boil
sheviki meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20

WASHINGTON. ID. IL. Ang. 20
Commanders Of ports Of embarkation
were today authorized to remit the
uneXpired sentences of prisoners re-
ceived where the offense was a minor
one or where the sentence imposed
was a minor one.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
STEAMER DESTROYED BY FIRE

(By The Associated PressD
LONDON, Ang. 20.-The British
steamer Ashanti was completely de-
stroyed by fire at Dakar. West Afri-
ca, according TO a report received
this morning at Lloyds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
THE SPOT MARKETS.

New York Spots quiet; middling
30.75: sales none.
New Orleans Spots quiet; mid
ding 3013 sales 722.
IIouston-Spots quiet; middling
30.25; sales z.
Galveston-Spots quiet; middling
30.75; sales 1877.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
HERBERT HOOVER TO PARIS

fBy The Associated Prcssl
VIENNA. Aug. 2O-Hcrbert Hoov-
er, chairman Of the allied relief con:
mission, left here Monday for Paris.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
ITO JAPANESE ARE
DROWNED WHEN BIG
TRANSPORT SINKS
CRy The Associated Press)

LONDON. Ang. 20-The Japanese
transport Shijiki Maru foundered on
August Is, just south Of Sanegod-
hima, according to report received
here this morning. One hundred and
ten soldiers are reported to be miss
ing, and it is feared they are drowned
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
AV|AT0RS FIRED
UPON NBYBAND|TS
(By The Associated Press)

MARIA, Tex, Aug. 2O-A report received to-
day from Lieutenant Still, pilot, and dated at
Preside, gives the details Of firing their air
plane by Mexican bandits while the machine was
lying over the Mexican mountain trails Still and
his observer sighted three mounted Mexicans and
when the plane swept low to investigate the ban
dts opened fire with their rifles, several bullets
passing through the wings Of the plane Neither
aviator was hit. A few moments later they observ-
ed horse standing III the trail without its rider and
1t IS presumed the rider was killed
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. 2O-In order to
avoid possible contact with the American troops on
the trail OF the bandits in northern Mexico the Mex
Ican tederals who sent to assist the Americans
were not sent after the band which captured Lieu
tenant Davis and Peterson, the war department
was advised in telegram sent yesterday by Major
General Dlckman, commander of the southern de-
partment. The message made public today
MARIA, Tex, Aug 20-Somewhere in Mex
leo opposite the little border town Of Candelaria
Texas, the American troops today continue their
pursuit OF the bandits who captured Lieutenants
Peterson and Davis the American aviatOrs who
were rescued yesterday by Captain Matlock after
part OF the ransom money demanded by the BAN
dts had been paid
Reports from the troops in the field in Mexico
indicate progress IS being made in the search
through the mOutain passes and canyons. Pursuit
was resumed early this morning, but severe storm
which swept over the district last night has prac-
ticay obliterated all trails
Mexican federal troops which left Ojinaga
yesterday are cooperating with the American
forces in the search for bandits. Lieutenant Col
Onel Royce has planned to cross into Mexico today
i'll an airpanc.
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 2O.-American aviators
have been given permission by the Mexican gov
ernmen TO cross the border III pursuit of the ban
dts General Barragan, chief OF staff, announced
yesterday.
WASHINGTON, ID. C., Aug. 20 - Mexican
border raids and depredatons by bandits directly
across the border will bring upon the marauders
the full force OF the United States military forces,
official sources ntimated today. The present pun
tive expedition under command Of Ma jOr General
Dickman, commander Of the Southern Depart
ment, constitutes new policy, which one official
characterized as handling the border nuisance
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
gloves.

MEXICO, CITY. Aug. 20.-The
Mexican government announced that
American troops had crossed the bor-
der, in bulletin issued last night but
has given no indication Of its atti-
tude.
FL Universal demands for Mexico
an opportunity TO be heard before be-
ing outraged. Ii calls on all MeXi-
cans to contribute to the defense of
the country and announces thta its sec
tion printed III English will be discon-
tinucd until the Americans leave
Mexico.
FL Heraldo says the situation has
assumed a grave character and de-
Clares the crossing by the Americans
was without notice or request for per
mission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20

EAGLE PASS, Texas. Ang. 90
Major General Dickman. commander
Of the southern department. today in
spected the troops in this district He
will leave this afternoon for Maria.
Ell PASO, Texas, Ang 20.-Feel-
ing is tense regarding the border sit
uation among the inhabitants of iso-
lated towns along the border in New
Mexico and Arizona. according to in
formation received here late today by
military officials. Americans wired
that the MeXicans in these border
towns outnumbered them and that
great excitement prevails. The Mex
leans have quit work in many instan-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20
WEATHER

Tonight and Thursday partly
cloudyi light to moderate southerly
winds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20

The following are the local wcathe
observations fur the - hour nrriod end
ng ~ ! ~ IA. TODAY. and which are SUP
Piled hy Mrs. a. W. Reed. g. =. vnlun-
ter weather observer ~ Brownsville:
Maximum temperature .... 5000
Minimum temperature rs. 90
Barometric pressure ......2 29.94
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20

Temperature at noon today. $500
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20

BUY PUMPING MACHINERY !
11s to Is III. p. Fairbanks-Morsea and
Centrifugal Pumps.
w. Fl. PUTECNAT COMPANY
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-08-20

MEXICO CITY, Aug 2O.-American aviators
have been given permission by the Mexican gov
ernmen TO cross the border in pursuit of the ban
dts, General Barragan, chief OF staff, announced
yesterday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-23
Poor Prospect for Free Bridges.

The MartinSburg Journal says that
there is a we'll defined impression in
the minds of many members of the
West Virginia legislature commission,
appointed 10 confer with a similar
commission from the Maryland Legis-
lature to consider the acquisition OF
bridges across the Potomac by the two
States, that the MarylanderS have de-
termined to turn down the proposition
Neither is it believed the Maryland
commission will hold any more meet
ings. At any rate, the West Virginia
commission will not be able to do so, as
the expense of such a meeting would
have to be borne by the committeeman
themselves, who would have to wait un-
til the legislature reaSSembleS in Is
months for payment.
However, Chairman Edgar B.
Stewart, of Morgantown, has received
a report in detail from the State En-
gineer and Mr.. Roy c. Grove, of Mar
tinsburg, of the same commission, has
compiled considerable data relative to
the present ownership of the bridges in
question-nameS of stockholders and
prices at which the stock is now
quoted. This information will be pre-
pared in a complete report by the sub
committee, consisting of MeSsrs.
Stewart, Grove and Kuykendall, and
submitted to the West Virginia COM
mission for its approval or disapproval.
Thus will be shown the exact situa-
ton as a guide for future activities
of the legislature.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-23
166 II Acres of Land

less. however, that certain small alienation
OF go l6 acres to Paul H. Jamison ana others,
by deed dated or the 9th day OF January,
1919. said major portion unsold being I'M
proved by a commodious twelve-room dwell
ing house lighted by Delco lights, one SPLEEN
did nine-room tenant house the range
therein belonging 10 the tenant being ex-
cepted from sale). and two other tenant
houses OF FIVE and three rooms, respective
~, convenient out-buildings such as smoke
house ice house with carriage room over
same, one garage, one large truit-house
with cellar, one large bank barn with new
ground barracks attached, one double corn
crib with large wagon shed, one machinery
she'd one row OF stables, one blacksmith
shop. one fine large cattle stable, one
slaughter house, hogpen and hen house,
proved by a LARGE APPLE ORCHARD Of
the choicest varieties, of about es or 70
acres.
county or Warm Spring road. on the south
by the land OF Paul II. Jamison and others,
on the west by Dutterer.
SECOND All Of that certain other tract
OF land likewise situated in the County OF
Jefferson w Va. adjoining and lying just
described first tract or farm, and is known
as the Mcfarland land, containing i53 acres,
2 rcods, and So perches, and being the same
real estate that was conveyed TO the SAID
lula l.. IerTill by fannic -. MCfdfldnu
and others by deed dated on the 10th day
of June, 1903, and OF record in the County
Clerks office OF Jefferson County. West Vir-
ginia, in deed book &c. page 29i, and contains
20 acres, more or less, OF fine growing TIM
Der.
This tract is bounded on the north by the
lands OF the Jefferson Cooperage Company
(iormerly Greenhill Orchard Company, and
property OF Geo. Smith estate, on the east
by Smith and Black. the south by the
land OF H. r. Riddle, and on west by the
county or said Warm Spring road
The two above described farms are in
high state OF cultivation, highly productive
as farming lands, and possess excellent
location for apple orchard purposes, and well
watered. Possession will be given April lst
1920 or earlier at the discretion OF Executors
These tracts will he offered for sale first
separately, reserving the bids, and then
offered as a whole, the highest aggregate
bid to be accepted, as will be more fully
announced on day OF sale.
TERMS OF SALE.
One third cash on day OF sale, and the
residue in two equal annual installments,
evidenced by the notes OF the purchaser
bearing legal rate OF interest from date OF
sale, the interest to be paid annually, and
said deferred payments to be secured by
deed of trust on the property sold.
F. L. BUSHoNG.
JOHN PORTERFIELD,
Executors of Julia L. Terrill, deceased
T. ]. West and Chas r. Engle, Auc
tioneerS.