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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
American Yacht Leads
By Half in First Heat

Years ago he became known 10 Yacht
ing associates under the nickname of
Deacon" and some of them still call
him by that name.
Born at Quincy. Mass, he came of
a long list Of sea-faring men and in
herited love for the sea. He u
credited with calm judgment and n
high type of sportsmanship. His faith
er used 10 take him. sailing in Bostop
-Iiafbor when Re was a child and by
the time he WIS II years old he was
winning races with his small boats.
In those days he learned lot about
the trick side of races for rules were
lax.
In later years Mr.. Adams built and
sailed to victory many notable yachts
most Of which bore names composed
Of seven letters with a double o, such
as the Papoose, Baboon, Gossoon,
Harpoon, and Rooster.
He was at the wheel Of the famous
Pilgrim when she sailed a race against
the Vigilant and Jubilee for the honor
Of defending the Americas Cup in
1898. He sent his brother George,
mate of the Pilgrim to the leeward TO
watch the jib sheets ms the yacht drove
along in a smoky Southwestern. She
heeled so hard that George soon stood
IN water up to his knees.
Hey. there. Deacon" he yelled.
Its getting deep out here"
Il don't care if it comes IN to your
neck, YOU stay there till / tell you to
come out" replied Captain Charles.
But the Pilgrim was defeated.
There may be happy omen in the
fact that Charles r. Adams years ago
blocked the aspirations Of the one
little Scotch cutter, the Minerva.
which came 10 America and defeated
a number Of American boats in 1890.
Her victories were regarded as omin-
Gus and suggested To yachtsmen the
possibility that larger boat of her
type would he sent TO carry away the
Americas Gun. The Minerva was
sailed by Charlie Barr. the famous
skipper. who defended the cup rs skip
ner If the Columbia in 1901 and the
Reliance in 1908. But Captain Adams
with his little GosSoon stopped the
victorious career nv winning two out
If three races.
Cartsin Christanson. the profeS-
SIGNAL ,kipper of the Rcsolute has sail
ei with Mr.. Adams before. He was
Guartern:aster Of the Pilorim in the
race Of 1892 and won Mr.. Adams
approval b. going out on the gaff. a
dar@erous position. 70 fasten sail
that became loose while the race was
on.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
chill CALLS UP 4.
CLASSES AFTER.
BOLIVIA REVOLT.
Mobilization Of Troops Under
Way as Result of Trou-
bic to the North.

SANTIAGO. Chile. July l5.-Chile
has called to the colors the military
classes of 1915 to 1919 Of the four
provinces Of the country. IL il un-
derstood the action il taken in view
of the international situation arising
in connection with the Bolivia revo-
luton.
Information received here indicates
the call involves about 10000 men. in
cluding the air forces.
Guarantees for the safety of the
deposcd Bolivian president and cabi-
net have been furnished by the pro-
visional government upon the request
of the United States minister to that
country, according to advices 10 the
foreign office.
The Chilean representative said that
the provisional president Informed
him that ''the event Of the republ-
cans did not signify any manner of
hostility toward Chile, the new
regimes aim being peace and friend
ship with all countries, particularly
with its neighbors and friendly set
Element Of all pending questions"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
BELIEVES NEFF IS
RIGHT TYPE OF
MAN FOR OFFICE
DR.. Harrington Says Waco
Man Prominently the Best
for Governors Chair.
To The Herald:

10 The Herald:
Reviewing the list of the governors
of the state from 1876 10 1898, the
citizens may just feel proud of the
men selected to fill this high office.
Beginning with Richard Coke, who
was later United States senator. a
man who redeemed Texas from "car-
pet bag" rule, and devoted the best
years of his life'to the service Of the
state; following that, came The Old
Alcalde," Governor Roberts, whose
stern and stanneh patritosm is still
referred to by those who knew him
during the days Of his public service.
Followin him, came John Ireland,
The Sage of Seguin.' one of the
bright legal lights of the state. "ho
made an enviable record as chief cv-
ecu'ive. He was followed by Sui
Ross. 1.-The Little Cavalryman. rs his
old comrades in the Civil War affcc-
tionately termed him. Under his ad-
ministration Texas made greater de-
velopment and become better and
more enviably known. perhaps, than
during any other four years of its his
tory. He was followed by jim Hogp.
a great lawyer. and great common
er; mGn who had placed upon our
statutes many Of the best laws which
now serve as a rule for the conduct Of
our people Following him. came
Charlie Culberson, who had been the
brilliant young attorney general of
the state under HoPg. and who is still
serving the people in the United
States senate.
giants of splendid character, and by
their ability. personality and integ-
rity, commanded attention wherever
they went in this state, or other
states, and were pointed to with pride
by the citizenship of Texas.
From the close Of Culberson's ad-
ministIation TO the present time, we
have had six governors. five Of them
still living, and comparison Of these
six with the six that preceded-all of
whom except Senator Culberson are
now dead could not be made without
being too conspicuously personal.
believe. however. that il is high
time that the citizens Of Texas were
giving more thought and more atten-
ton to the men who occupy the posi-
tion of chief executive Of this state
The right kind Of man in the govern
or's chair has the power. and it be-
cmose his duty TO. in large measure.
shape the policy and destinies of the
state during his administration. He
must be a strong man intellectually.
personally and morally, TO be able to
command the respect and support Of
the Legislature and of the people of
the state. We need 10 get back in our
select TO men of high type: mon
who would reflect credit upon the Of
flee, and not those who would be CON
spicuous chiefly from occupying the
Continued on Page Four)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
ARMY AIRPLANES IN
READINESS TO FLY
ACROSS TO ALASKA

MINEOLA, n. ~, July 15-Four
airplanes lined up today
awaiting the signal to start them on
n 5000 mile flight to Nome, Alaska,
and return. The expedition was or
ganized 10 establish an aerial route
TO Alaska for possible military use
and to conduct an aerial survey Of the
territory traversed and will take ap-
proximately forty-five days
Each plane carries an army pilot.
a mechanician and an observer. Six
teen stops have been provided, the
distance between stations ranging
from 300 10 $50 miles. The first stop
j. at Erie. Pennsylvania. thence along
the border Of the United States to
Saskatoon. Canada, thence northward
TO Alaska.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
v HEAT PRICES
OPEN AT lower
Than EXPECTED
First of Future Prices Quoted
For Nearly 3 Years Show
December at S2.72.
Ony Tho AssonIaled rrc.sl

CHICAGO, Ill. July Price
started lower than expected today for
future deliveries Of wheat. the first
~ such prices quoted for nearly thre"
years. December delivery opened al
81 u TO S2.75.
Estimates by traders were that the
initial figures would be abou. 81 so.
Eager watching by the grain trade
throughout the world attended the
Il sumption today Of pre-war method.
4 dealing in wheat on the Chicago
Board ~ Trade far the first time
since August 25, 1917, when the gov
Cnment assumed control.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
LENS-MINES ARE AGAIN
PRODUCING SOME COAL
nv Tho AssnciateL rrcss

LENS. France. July 15.-For the
first time since the occupation Of
Lens by the Germans, coal has been
brought up 20 the surface from one Of
the mines. Many Of the mines are
still flooded but the pumping out
continues. Engineers in charge Of
the work express the opinion that the
exploitation Of the upper workings OF
the mines will be resumed about the
middle Of 1921.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
MEDICOS OF THREE
COUNTIES GATHER
HERE FOR MEETING

Thirty physicians. surgeons and
specialists Of the three border coun-
ties, Cameron, Hidalgo and Starr, are
expected to meet in Brownsville this
evening to attend a business session
Of the Tri-County Medical Associa-
tion. The meeting will be held at 6
o'clock, in the banquet hail over the
Manhattan Cafe, starting with a din
ner. After the repast the session will
90 in for the business of the occasion.
DIR. 4. f. Dickson, president Of the
Cameron county association, will open
the meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
MALLORY Line WILL
RESUME SERVICE TO
GALVESTON, and NY.
Ry The Associatcd Press)

AUSTIN, Tex, July l5.--Resump-
tion Of New York Galveston service
by the Mallory steamships will COM
mence next week, according to ad-
vices to Governor Hobby from Off
cials of the company who said the
service will be with "as frequent sail
ings as conditions will permit" or
ficials said the service will be con-
tinued as long as there is sufficient
traffic. The message was an answer
to the governors protest against the
suspension Of traffic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
WHITE. BLACK COTTON
PICKERS ON THE COAST

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas. July 10.
White persons and negroes from
throughout the southwest will he in
cluded in the cotton picking force in
this section this year. reports to the
Rural landowners Association indi-
cate. Heretofore mosT Of the' labor
brought into the district TO pick the
cotton crop has been Mexican. One
San Pa;ricio county. farmer recently
re'urreS from a trip on which he en-
listed 300 negro pickers.
Many replies to advertisements for
pickers, the association announced.
were from white men who sought 10
come 10 pick cotton and then obtain
a plot of ground to cultivate under
rental next wear
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
PETRIFIED FISH FOIIND
IN UTAH 50 FEET LONG:
WAS ENCASED IN ROCKS
fRy Tho Associated rrcssl

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. July II.
a monster netrified fish. about so
feet in length has bene discovered en-
cased in the rocks in Garfield county.
Utah abont 20 miles east of Pankuitch
hv Sheriff James Gouliing Of Gar
field county and t. W. Smith. Of Salt
Lake. who have been prospecting in
that section.
Four years ago at practically the
same spot the fossil remains of giant
lizard were found Goulding and Smith
offered their find to the University
Of Utah.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
l4th In This District.

The Fourteenth United States Cav
airy. which has been ordered relieved
by war department and transferred
TO Fort DeS Moincs, Iowa. is now sta
toned on the lower border, with head
quarters III Fort Ringgold, and with
detachments stationed at McAllen.
Sam Fordycc. and Roma, patrolling
the border from the Arroyo del Tigre,
on the west. TO Dcnna on the east.
Colonel Brown is i'm command. The
fourteenth came to the border only
recently from San Antonio where i,
Rad been stationed at Fort Sam Hous-
ton since 1914.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
ADVERTISING CLUB TO
BE ORGANIZED In CITY
ADVERTISING CLUB

ADVERTISING CLUB 49,. 80. Z.
Advertisers and those interested in
the various forms Of advertising will
meet AT the Chamber Of Commerce at
5 O'Clock this afternoon for the pur-
pose Of organizing a branch in
Brownsville of the Associated Adver-
tising Club of America. S. Deane
Wasson of San Beinto, director Of the
state association. is in Brownsville to
assist in the organization. About
twenty local advertisers have been in
vitad to attend this afternoons meet
ine. at which preliminary organization
viii be perfected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
BOIL WEEVlL is DOING
DAMAGE In OKLAHOMA

OKLAHOMA CITY. OKLA, July II.
A few boil wecvils have appeared
on Gotten III the state and many plants
are becoming infested with plant lice,
according . II. II. Schultz. federal
crop reporter Grasshoppers are in
Va ling The western counties Of Okla
homa. the reHort says. and are becom-
ing 20 thick in the western counties
Of Texas. Cimarron and Beaver, the
condition has become serious.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
WATER WILL BE OFF
FRIDAY MORNING, Is
NOTICE GIVEN TODAY

City Manager George Crupe an
nounced this afternoon that because
of necessary repairs to the water
works plant. the city's water supply
will be shut off from 8 o'clock FRI
day morning until I o'clock Friday
afternoon. Mr.. Crupe asked that con-
sumers supply themselves with the
amount Of water necessary for use
during those hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
THREE MEN AND BOY In
BANK ROBBERY AT LEROY
Opv The Associoted Pre-s,

WACO. Texas, July 15.--The Leroy
bany. fifteen miles north Of Waco,
was robed last night by three men and
boy. who dug into the vault but did
not get into the safe. They obtained
s4o0. They cut all the wires leading
from the town.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
BOLSHEVIKI ACCEPT
CONDITIONS GIVEN
FOR AN ARMISTICE
CRv The ASsncinrcu I.rpssl

PARIS, July 15-All conditions laid
down in the note sent TO Moscow by
Premier LLOYD George relative to an
armistice with Poland have been ac-
cepted by the Russian bolsheviki gov
ernment, according to Spa dispatch
to the Matin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
IS BALES OF COTTON
GINNED AT LYFORD

Cotton is coming in fast at Lyford
Se5enty-five bales were ginned up to
this mrnoing and the number is ex-
rected to be increased to 100 by night,
according to T. w. Stevenson, who has
lust returned from that town. Mr.
Stevenson says Lyford is avery busy
place at present, being fine opening
for cotton buyers; the cotton yards
were filled this morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
TUG BOAT COMPANIES
DECLARE OPEN SHOP
NV The Associated Press,

PORT ARTHUR, Tex. July 15.-
Four firms operating Port Arthur
tugboats declared open shop today
and began resuming service after a
twenty-four hour strike by firemen
and deckhands. Three tugboats be-
gan operation with non-union crews
and five others are assembling crews.
Licensed mates. masters and engin-
eers disapproved the strike and offer
ed 10 work with any crews the owners
furnished
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
FARMER PARTY
ADOPTS PLATFORM and
NOM|NATES CANDIDATES
tPy The Associated rresSl


CHICAGO, H., July 15.-The
Farmer-Labor Party, born Of the
fusion of numerous political groups,
today has a platform and new candi-
dates in the field for coming election.
The convention adjourned when the
work was completed at o'clock this
Farley Parl: Christensen, Salt
Lake attorney, and Max S. Hayes, a
Cleveland labor leader, are the presi-
Dental and yice-presidential nomi-
nees.
The strength Of the new movement
remains to be seen. The first test
came today when group of dissatis-
fled delegates formerly allied with
the Committee Of as met TO consider
putting out a As ticket.
Not all was harmony in the fusion
convention during the hours that the
platform and candidates were under
The Forty-eighters carried
an unsuccessful fight against the So
cialistic doctrines Of the radical L.
bortes To the floor in attempting 10
fCrcc their wishes by threats that La
fcllctte would not accept the labor
platform. When the final platform
VAS adopted il was announced that
-afollette would not accept the nomi-
nation under il and his name, which
lad been presented, was withdrawn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
l4THCAYALRYTO
FORTDES MONIES
FROM RINCCOLD
Regiment Now on Duty on the
Lower Border Will be
Relieved, Announce.

WASHINGTON, ID. G.. July l5.-
The Fourteenth United States Cavalry
which has been on Mexican border
duty for eight years, will be relieved
and sent To Fort Des Moines. Iowa,
the war department announced today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
HAWAIPS POPULATION

WASHINGTON. ID. c., July Is
The population Of Hawaii is 255.912,
and that Of Honolulu S3,327, according
to census bureau figures today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
In The Nssnrintel rr.ssI

CHICAGO, ILL.,, July -. Members
of the Committee Of as boiling from
the Farmer-Labor party today voted
10 stay ~ session and complete its
work. No program or forecast Of the
work was announced. J. A. II. Hop
kins. chairman Of the committee. told
it he could not define the status Of
the body and suggested that il could
name or endorse a candidate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
REBELS REPULSED AFTER
five HOUR FIGHT EARLY
WEDNESDAY AT MONTEREY
Try The Associated Press,


The garrison at Nuevo Laredo defeat.
ed a rebel attack early today, accord.
ing to information reaching here
which said that four hundred men
were in the attacking force under
command Of Ricardo Martinez. They
attacked at 8 o'clock. Three hundred
Obregonistas defended the town.
MEXICO CITY, July l5.-Monter-
rey, the capital Of the state Of Nuevo
Leon. was attacked today dispatch
probably filed Wednesday, by Gen
eral Villarreal, according to reports
received by the war office. General
Pablo Gonzales, former candidate for
the Mexican presidency, is said to have
been responsible for the attack on
the city. General Arnulfo Gomez ami
Porfirio Gonzales, the military gov
crnor of Nuevo Leon, are taking 1.-The
necessary steps" against Pablo Con
zales, according to war office state.
ment.
General Gales announced he had or
dered the arrest of Pablo Gonzales
and directed that he be brought 10
Mexico City for trial on charge Of
rebellion.
Rebels under General Yrinee Vii
lareal az o'clock Wednesday morn
ing attacked the Golfo railroad station
AZ Monterrey, and were repulsed after
q battle that ragged through the early
hours of the morning until daylight.
according to brief information reach
ing Brownsville today. The attacking
force numbered about 800 men.
The first attack was made on the
GOlfo railroad station, where a train
load of federal soldiers, with their
women and children were asleep. IL
j. reported that all the occupants or
the train, including women and child
rem We're killed in the attack After
securing possession Of the station, the
attacking band turned its attention to
the federal barracks. and also on the
penitentiary, from both Of which
places they were repulsed.
According TO the details reaching
here, General Pablo Gonzales. former
CarranZa general, and candidate for
president, who recently retired. dis
appeared from his home in Monterrey
after the fighting took place. Con
zales' residence was located about
midway between the penitentiary AMI
the barracks II was reported that
some of Gonzales former command
We're in the band led by General Viii
larreal.
General Jose Maria Rodriguez il
Commanded Of the troops in Monter-
rey, under the direction Of General
Porfirio Gonzales, military governor
Of the state.
Last reports were that Monterrey
was quiet yesterday, the rebels having
left the vicinity Immediately after
their repulse, pursued by the reor-
ganized defensive forces.
A trainload Of $50 troops left Mat
amoros this morning for Monterrey TO
reinforce the garrison there.
Train service between Monterrey
and Nuevo Laredo, and also wire serv-
ice, were still interrupted at last re-
ports
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
GERMANS AGREE
TO DEMANDS OF
ALLIES ON COAL.
Will Deliver Two Million
Tons Monthly---Three New
Conditions Included.
(By The Associated Press)

SPA, Belgium, July l5.-The Ger
mans agreed to the allied demands for
delivery of two million tons of coal
monthly with three new conditions,
II is announced.
The conditions were that the Ger
man government il 10 have the dis
tribution Of Siesian coal or be al
lotted 100000 tons monthly for
northern Germany instead Of the
present allotment Of 100000 tons
second, that mixed commission be
sent 10 Essen to examine food and
housing conditions; third. that the al
lies are asked 10 advance money To
provide credit for importing addi-
tional food for the entire German
population.
Foreign Minister Simons said he
acceded to the demands to prevent
the sending of an ultimatum 10 Ger
many.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15


ENp-~AoR5x, 5uiy 15.@Charle
Francis Adams. 2nd, the man at the
wheel who will try 10 steer the Reso-
Lutte TO victory in her first race. in de
fense of the Americas Cup off Sandy
Hook today. j. characterized by ex-
perts as the premier American yachts
man.
He has owned more than 4 score Of
yachts and has sailed nearly 100. small
and large and some of these have
been the best boats Of their class in
America and the world.
Mr.. Adams is treasurer of Harvard
University and member Of the cor
poration, director in many COM
panies and in personal charge Of trust
estates amounting to many millions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
ll.v The AssnciateI I'ressl

IIIv The ASsoCiated I'ress)
PARIS, July 15.-Premiers Mil
lerand and Lloyd-George conferred
last night on the German acceptance
of the allied demands for coal de-
livery, said Havas dispatch, adding
that the German acceptance il so
wrapped up with conditions as to
make il a subject for caution
Minister Simons said this morning
that the German ministry in the de-
cision Of the coal question had gone
the utmost limit and could do nothing
more. so if the allied military leaders,
Marshal Foch and Marshal Wilson
wanted an invasion Of Germany, they
must have il.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
ORy The Associated Press)

LAREDO, Tex, July l5.-News
was received at Nucvo Laredo that
from Monterrey to the border numer-
Gus small parties have risen and de-
stroyed railroads and will/ probably
unite under Ricardo Gonzales who at
tackled Nuevo Laredo today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15

SANDY HOOK. N. Y, July Is
The American yacht Resolutc lead the
English challenger Shamrock by half
mile in the first heat Of the first
American cup race IN IL years at
1850 (Texas time) when the sIoops
had covered six miles Of the thirty
mile course i'm a binding rain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-15
WEATHER

Tonight and Friday partly cloudy
l;eht variable winds.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-14
IN THE DAYS. NEWS.

Marion Leroy Burton, who is to be
inaugurated president of the Univers-
ity of Michigan today, has an excel
lent record as an educator and college
administrator, established during the
years of service, first as president OF
Smith College and later as head Of the
University of Minnesota. DR.. Burton
Is native of Iowa, grew up farmers
boy, and found his way to Minneapolis,
where, in measure he was dependent
on self-support. Means were found to
send him to Carleton College, where
he made a record Of fine character and
unusual scholartis ability. Then fol-
lowed a period of teaching, ordination
to the ministry, and service on the fac
ulty of the Yale Divinity School. In
1909, while serving as pastor of a
Brooklyn church he was called to the
presidency Of Smith college, where he
continued until 1917, when he was
chosen president Of the University of
Minnesota.