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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-07

availability of that class of labor.
Through all the years " the past il has
come and gone across the river as il was
needed or not needed and il has never
proved anything but desirable Now.
however. the restrictions nf the immi-
grafton law passed IN February. 1917.
and since then suspended to meet our
needs as a war measure are "a become
operative The laborer must now be-
'iierate' and he must have - to pay
our government for the privilege Of com
ing INTO the country tp help us raise our
crops. pa. our taxes and sustain our r..
markable prosperity.
We sought to persuade congress
through its proper committees that these
restrictions ought not To be applied
against any class of labor which might
BE-. needed I" maintain. and if possible.
To increase urr national production. The
members uf our committce furnished the
congressional committees with an mex
hanstible supply If Information which
showed eonelnSivcly that the continued
entrance uf labor from Mexico was ne
CcsSary. not only Ia the future develop
ment nf Texas. hut also absolutely es-
S"ntial Ia sustain car present prodnr-
tion and that this class az labor has
never constituted neii;;ec either to
Texas ur "a American institutions and
ideals.
"tif course. as everyone knows. there
* growing sentiment in congress III
favor of drastic laws which will prevent
bolshcviSts. anarchists and other radi-
Gals from coming into the United States
from other countries All patriotic
Americans Sympathize with and concur
~ this sentiment. Our answer to this
argument IN presenting cur ease was thar
the 81 head tax aud the litcrary test
could not accomplish that purpose mas
much aS red agitatnrs are always pro-
Aided with ample funds. and in addition
are usually wen cduralcd
The Difficulty at v ashington.
The real difficulty at Washington
seems To be that the attitude III many
congressman is not shaped by the needs
and problems of those who till the soil
but rather by Influences brought tn bear
upon legislative matters by organized Ia
hor. In other words. those who are in
terested in and are maintained by the
city life Of the nation have become 50
proficient through organization in max
ing their wants and wishes known that
the farmer. the stock rnisrr the truck
tContinucd cH page fourl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-07
RESIGNATION OF
Lane IN HANDS
OF PRES. WILSON
Secretary Of Interior Will
Leave Cabinet-Contem-
plated for Some Time

WASHINGTON, ID. O., Feb. T.
Secretary Lane of the interior de-
partment has placed his resignation
in the hands Of President Wilson. 1t
became known some time ago that
the secretary contemplated leaving
the cabinet when it was convenient
for the president to release him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-07
HOG ISLAND BUILDER DEAD,

NEW YORK, Feb. News Of
the death in Paris of Frederick Hol-
brook. vice president Of the Ameri-
can International corporation and
builder of the Hog Island shipyard.
was received Friday at the offices of
the corporation here. He has been
i'll only short time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-07
81 FLU DEATHS IN DALLAS

DALLAS, Tex, Feb. Fifty.
four deaths from flu or its complica.
tions occurred in Dallas this week
more than double the number re
corded last week. while new cases re-
ported since Sunday totalled 1049.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-07
GOMPERS TO GIVE PLAN
FOR POLITICS TODAY

WASHINGTON. u. e.. Feb. T.
Samuel Gompers. president of the
American Federation Of labor, an
nounced that he would make public
today plans Of organized labor to
open nationwide non-partisan poll
teal campaign 10 elect candidates
friendly to the interests Of labor
unions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-07
RESCUE OF PERSONS ON
PRINCESS ANNE STARTS

NEW YORK Feb. THE rescue
IF 32 passengers On the steamship
Princess Anne, stranded at Rock
away Point. was begun today by
boats from the coast guard cutter
Two barges from the
are being used in the res
cue wafk.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-07
INTERN FORMER
KAISER, DUTCH
SOCIALISTS ASK
Members of Holland Parlia-
ment Agitate Movement to
Restrict His Liberty
fBv The Associated Press,

THE HAGUE, Feb. Socialist
members Of the Dutch parliament are
agitating movement to intern form
er Emperor William of Germany and
restrict his liberties. This step is
urged, although the party generally
approves the governments refusal 10
surrender Count Hohenzollern.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-07
LLOYD GEORGE
FAVORSTAKINC
SOMENAMESOFF
Change Of Attitude British
Government Causes Aston
ishment in France
(Ry INC Assncinted Fressl

LONDON, Feb. - Premier
Lloyd-Ceorge is reported to favor
a substantial modification of the
list of Germans whose surrender
the allies demand, the Westminster
Gazette says today.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31
PLAN TO HARNESS THE TIDAL
WATER OF THE RIVER SEVERN,
ATACOST OF OVER A BILLION

power plant could produce 1000. 900
horse power at its peak load capacity
and that II would save 100000 20
100000 tons OF coal a year II is
claimed that Il would revolutionize
the whole industry Of the west Of
England and even supply London
with cheap electric current
Give 100000 Men Work.
A concrete dam would be placed
across the river creating a locked
basin q square miles In extent into
which vessels could pass through a
channel It IS estimated that the
undertaking would provide work for
100000 men for seven years.
In the spring tides the Severn
rises IS feet. the scond highest tide
after the Bay Of Fundy- The fact
that tidal waters have never yet been
used for the generation OF electricity
on such a vast scale, coupled with the
big estimated cost Of the scheme.
make engineering experts cautious IN
expressing views as to its feasibility.
The Times editorially refers to the
project as somewhat flamboyant."
The consent Of parliament must be
obtained before the scheme can be put
into operation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31
SIS. 100000 CAMP FUNSTON,
ALMA MATER" OF 100000
YANKS,. BEING DEMOLISHED

have presented to the war department
numerous protests from kansas or
carnations against this program
This state IS particularly concerned
in the kansas building" built with
$500 raised by popular subscrip-
ton and used as a community center
by soldiers and visiting relatives.
Camp Funston, occupying sos Of the
5000 acres in the Fort Riley gov
eminent reservation. was established
early in 1917 and the building plans
inaugurated in June OF that year. The
first troops moved In the following
September. 1t was first training
camp, then g rehabilitation center.
Gen. Wood was the first command
ant. Under his supervision the S9th
division was trained IN four months.
going overseas in Nay, 1913. Cen
Wood then was returned to Funston
and trained a new division-the 10Th
which was ready to go when the
armistice was signed Prior 70 the
assembling Of the s9th. Maj Gen. J.
c. VIM took the 18th division over
seas from this camp late in 1917.
Army City represented an outlay IN
buildings alone Of several hundred
thousand dollars It's sole patronage
was the Camp Funston soldiers. and
during the war period Il bOasted "the
largest pool hall. the largest barber
shop and the largest laundry IN the
United States" 1t also had theaters,
stores. cafeE dance halls and
churches With the dwindling OF the
camp population the towns business
has been reduced accordingly
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

OA1rP FUNSTON. KAN Dec 81
\, with The fading Of the year the
final scenes are being enacted IN
tha history Of this cantonment.
Through this camp $4,000 Americans
passed in the process OF training for
she world war. and here MAJ Gen
Leonard Wood labored while three
complete divisions were whipped into
shape to face the foes OF democracy
Abandonment and dismantling Of
the cantonment under recent orders
OF the war department probably win
mean also the turning Of Army City,
e civilian municipality on its border
into q deserted village.
IN the summer Of 1913 there were
as many as $4,000 men IN training
here at one time, but when the order
TO racate was received $500 Officers
and enlisted men Of the seventh dlVls-
ion were stationed here. These are
being sent to Camp Meade. No with
the exception OF the Eighth field ar
tiIlerv. which IS going to Hawaii ana
the divisional tank corps, which Is
destined for Camp Pike Ark.
Officers said today the camp VIII
he deserted by all except a few hun
drzd caretalrers by January 10.
In case the war department order
IS carried out TO the letter, the sunk
IuEH OF thet property camp officers
say. win mean the dismantlinB and
removal OF 1918 buildings OF an de-
scriutions. built at an outlay Of ap-
uroximately $4,000. 900.
Kansas reprssentatives IN congress
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

/ eral days ago. Other candidates suE-
gestsd for the office have been alder
man Dick Caplss and Joseph Ma
coffin
According TO Information which has
been received by A p. Coles, En-
rique C. CreeL newly appointed am
bassador from Mexico 20 the United
states, VIII arrive IN Fl Paso Janu-
airy I 8, en- route TO Washington 20 as
sumo the duties Of his new post
c. n. Bassett. Of Fl Pasc, who IS
president Of TIE new Globe, Gas.
Electric ard Water company, Of Globe
Ariz- left FOR Globe yesterday he
was accompanied by D. A. Nebeker. Of
Los Angeles. one OF the prominent
stockholders Of the company
W. E Bricl1el, private secretary 70
general manager H J. simmons. Of
the Southwestern. and bride. arrived
here this morning. and VIII make
their home IN this city. They were
recently married in Sedalia. No
=. 3. Clark, formerly yardmaster
at the union depot is now running as
passenger brakeman on che southern
Pacific between here and Tucson He
Is succeeded by Frank zWick as
yardmastar.
J. n Cannon president and buyer
Of the Cannon Mercantile company,
and A. p Williams. manager Of the
women's readytowear department Jeff
yesterday for the eastern markets
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31
New Regulations Issued
On Mine, Gas, Oil Taxes

Washington. D. c. Dec 31.-Regu-
lstons covering deductions from net
income permitted taxpayers for de-
pletion Of mines, oil and gas wells and
for depreciation Of improvements have
been issued by the bureau OF internal
revenue
Owners Of mineral deposits under
the regulations are TO secure through
an aggregate OF annual depletion and
depreciation deductions, the return OF
either capital invested in the property
or the value OF the property on the
basic date. plus subsequent allowable
capital additions. but not including
land values for purposes other than
the extraction OF minerals. The regu-
lations cover in detail the Taric US fac
tors TO be taken into account in as
certaining the amount TO be deducted
for depletion or depreciation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31
Red Cross Distributes
Supplies In ConstantinobLe

Constantnople. Turkey, Dec 81
Fur hundred and seventy tons Of
American supplies have been dis
tributed to refugees IN the harbor Of
COnstantinople by the American Red
Cross during the first u days fol-
lowing the arrival OF the first ship
from Crimea, after the collapse Of
Gen. WranEers army. The American
Red Cross also supplied more than 90
ships with medical and surgical
goods. equipped a 350-bed hospital
at the Russian embassy. furnished
beds and equipment to three orphan
ages and 100 blankets to the relief
station which the American navy es-
tablished on the island Of Proti,
where 5000 refugees were cared for.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31
Predicts Use OF Alcohol
To Supplement Gasoline

Chicago. H., Dec sL-Use Of corn
alcohol 10 supplement gasoline as a
motor fuel is predicted by B. 81. Gil
bert, speaking before the annual con-
Vention Of the American Society Of
Agricultural Engineers. Demand for
gasoline for fuel now exceeds the sup
ply, Mr.. Gilbert said. and he added
that a bushel OF good corn would pro-
duce 2-6 gallons OF alcohol. The chief
difficulty 10 be met he added, was
the present government tax on alco-
hol and he urged a reduction OF this
tax on grades OF alcohol prepared to
be used only as fuel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31
GERMANS, BANISHED FROM
ALSACE, CROWD OLD PRUSSIAN
CAMPS OF KARLSRUHE AREA

pei families from Strasburg and other
cities on the statement Of uhfriendly
neighbors that the suspects have been
propagandizing for Germany and
working against France.
The Alsatians are especially indig-
nant because German has been abol-
ished from the schools Of Alsace,
where they say a great majority of
the population is German speaking
and viii migrate rather than abandon
its native language. Refugees from
Metz and other parts Of Lorraine are
less critical about the language ques-
ton They admit French was the pre-
dominant tongue in Lorraine.
Nearly all the refugees with whom
the Associated Press correspondent
talked were sharp in their criticism
of the attitude of the old German gov
eminent toward Alsace and Lorraine
and frankly admitted the unyielding
policy Of Germany toward the two
districts afforded the French an ex-
cuse for their attitude toward the dis
tinctly German population
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

7 ONDON, Eng, Dec. 51-The Brit
Il ish ministry OF transport has just
made public a scheme to harness
the tidal waters Of the river Severn at
a cost Of Eso.o00,OO0 and TO erect a
power plant greater than that OF
Niagara Falls. The Severn divides
England from Wales.
ReVolutfonlEe Industry.
The project is an outcome OF the
efforts OF Sir Alexander Glib. chief
engineer Of ports construction in the
British army during the war and
builder Of the great naval docllyards
at Rosyth- 1t is calculated that the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31
Bobp Leaves For Germany;
VIII Meier Return to u. S.

Berkeley. Calf, Dec 1-Franz Bopp,
former German consul general here,
has left with his young son for Ger
many. He was paroled from the fed
eral prison at Leavenworth. Kans-
October 4, last, after having served
two years OF a federal sentence i'm
posed upon conviction Of q charge
OF violating American neutrality pre-
vious 20 the entrance Of the United
States into the world war.
The specific charge was an attempt
to f0ment a rebellion in India
B0pp said ne never would return
TO the United States
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

KARLSRUHE, Germany Dec. 81
n Baden, Wurttemberg and Bavaria
are overrun by refugees from
Alsace and consequently the feeling
against the French IS more bitter
here. perhaps. than in any other part
Of the old German empire In the
Karlsruhe area all the Old prison
camps and many barracks are filled
with families which were depOrted
from AIsace, or left because they re-
fused TO live under French rule
Several thousand refugees from AL
SAGE are sheltered in long wooden
shacks which formerly housed British
prisoners in the main recreation park
in the center Of Karlsruhe. These
former prisons have all been con-
verted into residences by Alsatians
who have draped the windows with
lace curtains and given the wire en-
closed compound honey appearance
By the display Of pOtted plants
The Alsatian refugees are bitter in
their denunciation OF the French.
They tell tales Of how the French ex-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31
$500 HOMELESS IN GERMAN
CITY: BUILDING FIALTS THOUGH
THOUSANDS ARE UNEMPLOYED

the number OF occupants and report
their findings TO the commission.
The police have discovered many
attempts to evade housing regula-
tions. One wealthy woman, who be-
fore the war had a fine house and
many servants, moved into less pre-
tentious quarters, an apartment OF 10
rooms Being a widow without chill
dren she was entitled to only one
room, but to evade the regulations
she invited many Of her old friends
into her apartment. and there they
lived without charge. The police re-
ported her apartment was fully &C
cupied" and took no further action
Owing 10 the high price Of build
ing material and the labor shortage,
unrelieved IN spite OF the announce
ment that there is a large, undimin-
ishinE number Of unemployed build
ing operations virtually are stand
still
Unless there IS an exodus Of the
homeless from Cassell. the authori-
ties say there viii be much suffer
ing this winter from cold and hunger
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31
VICTIMS OF CHRISTMAS DAY
SHOOTING ARE RECOVERING

Miss Wilma Watts. who Is alleged
TO have shot c. l. (Red) Larkin and
then herself. Christmas day at the
Hotel Worth, IL North Kansas
street. is expected to recover. Larkiu
IS also improving and there is
chance Of his regaininE the use OF
his left arm. which at present IS
wound.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31
II Years Ago Today

JAMES = BOWEN has after nego-
tiating for several months. pur-
chased for himself and other Pecos
men 1920 acres OF land lying in a
circle running east. north and north
west from Fort Bliss 10 Mt Eranklin.
A company VIII be Incorporated under
the laws OF Texas to hold and handle
these lands to be known as the FL
Paso-Pecos Realty company. James
E. Bowen will be secretary and treas
urer OF the company and viii have
charge OF its affairs.
County Judge Joseph 2. Sweeney. IS
in the race for mayor. The announce
ment Of judge Sweeney puts two
candidates In the field for mayor. as
the formal announcement Of alder
man J. B. Badger was given out sew
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

CAsSELL. Germany, Dee 5i.-In this
y city OF 10000 population 500
persons are without homes, ao-
cording to the report OF the city
houseing commission. which is pa
tionlnE" rooming houses and hotels
in an effort TO shelter everybody dur
ing the winter months
Because Of the great shortage Of
houses. due TO suspension OF building
operations during the war. it has
been necessary TO house large num-
bers sometimes in a single room Re
Eardless Of ability TO pay, the citizens
are compelled to occupy only such
room. as is absolutely essential and
the extra space is apportioned among
she homeless
The housing problem, while under
the Jurisdiction Of a special commits
sion, really is controlled By the police
who keep a record Of dwellings and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31
FOLLOWER SUPERVISION

Phoenix. ARK. Dec SI.-HoIdinE the
place dispits a new Republican ma
jority on the board John r Brad
shaw, Democrat has been elected
Chairman OF the Maricopa county
board OF supervisors. ". K Bowen
resigning IN his favor. Bradshaw is
the only member who hceds over.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

TREAsURY DEPARTMENT. supsrvis-
ing Architects Office, Washington. D. c.
December II. 1s20.-SEALED FROPOS-
AIS viii be opened n this office Al 3
pm, January II. 1871, fer remodelinE
the United states Custom House and
Courthouse building at e Paso. Texas
Drawings and specifications may be Oh
tanned from the custodian o. the building
or at this office IN the discretion OF the
Supervising Architect Jas A Wetmore
Acting Supervising Architect
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

New York. Dec. 3l.-DeciEl0n was
reserved by Justice Burr on the ap-
nlicatiou Or James Joseph Larkin,
convicted OF criminal anarchy. Tor a
certificate Of reasonable doubt Lar
kin was sentenced last spring to serve
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

New York. Dec. 51-Physicians at
tending Eurico Caruso, tenor. who is
III with pleurisy at his apartment
here. have announced he had been
successfully operated upon and that
his condition is satisfactory.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

Phoenix. ARK, Dec. 51.-The state
highway department has announced
that the new bridge across the
Hassayampa river at Arlington would
be open for travel by next Tuesday.
The last piling Is TO be driven to-
morrow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

Copenhagen. Denmark, Dee 31-A
PerereiZeff. former Russian minister
Ct justice in prince Ivoffs cabinet IN
1917. IS reported TO have been shot
BY BolsheTikl At sabastopoL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

Los Angeles. calf. Dec s1.-Rear
admiral Luther G. Billings, c. g. NJ
retired. g dead at his home here. He
was Is years Old
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31
AIR DEFENCE
PLANADOPTED
BY JAPANESE

Toxic, Japan, Dec. 31.-The navy
department has prepared a scheme for
aerial defence according to which by
March next the YokOsuka naval port
viii have 50 seaplanes. II balloons,
II airplanes and % training airplanes.
Forty seaplanes viii be based at
Kuue, 50 at Sasebo and 100 at Mai
zuru. Arrangements are also being
made TO carry one or two aerOplanes
on each warship attached to the battle
fleet. National aeroplane workshops
are being established near Hiroshima
and a large aerodrome viii be located
at Lake Kasumi gaura. a large inland
training lagoon about 80 miles from
Toxic. Training viii commence here
when the English naval instructors
from England arrive next spring.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

Nogales, ARK, Dec. s1.-Dave Loeb
has been elected president Of the No
Nix and r. n. Claggett are vice presi-
dents and J. B. Bristol IS secretary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

Dr.. ". A. ToIand. late MAJOR. II. Q.
42z-2s Two Republics building.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

Osfeorafhs. Drs. B0gTIby, Licensed
in Medicine. sos Mills Bldg. Tel 4251-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

veferInnrian. F. Collins. II. D. C., Of
flee and res. 5126 Alamogordo St.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

Abilene. Tex. Dec. Sitter four
days struggle for life. a one-pound
baby boy. born TO Mr- and Mrs. ". 3.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

avoid trouble Leave baggage checks
st Luugwsl'a. or telephone No l.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31
NezgS BreUitieS
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
CAdvsrtisements.l

/ not more than ten years IN state
prison
d.. G. A. BuIson. eye. ear. nose and
throat 1928 Two Republics Bldg
Tel. 17sS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

s. P. No. &. due at 1885. IS scheduled
TO arrive at 2-21, Z. p. & s. ". No 3,
due at 1905, is scheduled 10 arrive AZ
1-35; = p q s. ". no. z. due at ESQ,
Sc scheduled 70 arrive at 8sl5- All
other trains are reported on time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

Dr.. hattie ]. HIU has removed TO sos
Two Republics Life Bldg cor. Stan
ton and Texas SIS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

Dr. David H. Lawrence. anns Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-31

Don wigs coutts'. Bueklsr Bldg.