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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
TRIAL
WILL Be HELD IN
.DUVAL COUNTY
District Judge Overrules Mo
ton of Associate Prosccu-
tion to Reopen the Case

The motion to reopen and hear
testimony in the case of r. y. Ed
wards. charged with the murder or
John Lightburn at Point Isabel on
December %, filed by WI II. Jones.
associate prosecution in the case. was
overruled by District Judge Walter
Timon at this mornings session of
the court. The motion was filed
Tuesday following the courts action
Of the preceding day ia admitting Ed
wards 10 bail in the sum ~ $4,000
and changing the venue 70 Duval
county. The motion set forth that
the case was not baileble and that a
fair trial could be obtained in Came
ron county and could not b. obtained
in Duval county.
When the motion was called Judge
Timon asked il there was any ore
present to hear the case II. w. viii
liams told the court that Judge
Jones, who II at home suffering from
an accident, had asked him To be
present and see what disposition was
made Of the case, but hsd not asked
him 10 press il.
Judge Timon stated that the action
in changing the venue To Duval coun-
ty was made BY the court OF It's own
motion; that " had first been sug-
gested that the venue b. changed Go
Nueces county. but that had been de-
cided against because Edwards Id ~
former resident Of Corpus Christi
The action. he said. was taken In
open court
District Attorney John T. Klelbsr
took exception TO the statement ap-
pearing in The Herald 70 the effect
hat the action was taken IN chambers
following conference between the
district attorney, Judge Iimcn and
Judge Wells. counsel for the defend
ant.
1.-The action was taken in open
court, as the reporter could have
found out If he had been present or
If he had taken the trouble W inform,
himself if he were not present" he
said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
TEXAS PECAN GROWERS
TO MEET TO ORGANIZE

SAN SABA, Texas, Feb. 21.-Pe-
can growers and horticulturists Of
Texas will meet here February 27 and
2S to organize the Texas Pecan
Growers Association "for the mutual
benefit and protection of its mem
bers."
I'm view of the fact that the pecan
industry is destined to become one OF
the most important industries in Tex
as, said the announcement OF the
meeting, land because capital il al
ready seeking investment in this high
ly profitable business. it j. very ne
cessary that the growers take immc-
date steps to protect their interests
and TO develop the industry and its
possibilities, not only in this state but
in all other states"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
BETTER EDUCATION
FACILITIES NEEDED
Federal Warehouse System is
Also Urged By Corpus
Christi Banker

DALLAS, Texas. Feb. 2l-The
greatest need ~ Texas Il better rural
educational facilities. better roads
and more Of them. end federal
warehouse system for storing cotton,
according 10 Joseph Hirsch. OF Cor
pus Christi, chairman o. the agricul-
tural commission of the American
Bankers association. Texas and
Oklahoma both suffer from the fact
that more than 60 per cent OF the
farms are worked by tsrfnts, he said.
The agricultural commission IN en-
dcavorinT 70 bring about increased
ownership Of farms hv the men who
work them. Mr. Hmsch said. a sys-
TEN IL being worked out whereby "
IL hoped this endeavor may be fur
thcred through cooperation between
the commission and the federal land
banks. Stressiug the Importance of
cotton warehouses. Mr. Hir-rh I>-
clared that Texas lost 100000 In
1919 through damage to exposed cot
ton.
The Corpus Christi banker said
cotton should re sold " the world
needs IL and not dumped on the mar
ket in one season If cotton could
be stored and sold direct from grow
er to the market. eliminating the
broker. in the way livestock j. sold,
he said the growers would benefit
greatly in profits.
Mr. Hirsch will visit Oklahoma "a
attend number Of group meetings
of bankers M that state. beginning
about Feb. %. AT present he l. on "a
tour Of Texas attending similar group
meetings. The Oklahoma Bankers
Association. he said. IL formulating q
state bankers agricultural commits
sion similar to that or Texas and that.
as natiopaI chairman OF the commits
sion. he has been requested TO aid the
Oklahomans in organization work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
BOTTOM OF CORPUS BAY
DID NOT CHANGE, FIND

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex, Feb. 21.
Practically no change was made in
the bottom of Corpus Christi Bay by
the storm of last September, as
shown by survey by J. c. Howard,
city engineer, which has just been
completed. The survey included
soundings taken for a distance Of
1900 feet out from the shore line,
and will be used as basis in estimat-
ing the amount Of fill necessary in
the construction of the protective
seawall here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
TIMON HAS HIS EYES
ON CONGRESS, PLANS
TO Be ACANDIDATE

Before leaving for Corpus Christi
this afternoon, District Judge Walter
+. Timon told some Of his Browns
vile friends that he would probably
be candidate for congress from the
fourteenth district this year.
Il am going to Washington, and if
there's anything ! can do for my
Brownsville friends after | get there,
just let me know" he said.
Judge Timon will run in the dis
trict now represented by Congress
man Carlos Bee, and which stretches
from Nueces to Comal counties, and
includes Bexar, Blanco, Brown, Bur
nett, Coleman, Comal, Gillespie. Ken
dali. Kerr. Lampasas. Llano, McCul-
loci Mason. Mills and San Saba fiji
teen counties in all.
If Judge Timon makes the race his
Brownsville friends believe, his cleo
ton IL certain, because Of his per-
sonal popularity and because of his
political affiliations. When the
twenty-eighth judicial district was di-
vided for the trial of civil and crimi-
nal cases Judge Timon was appoint
ed by Governor Ferguson to serve as
Judge Of the criminal court. and two
years ago he was elected to that Of
flee. Prior to his appointment to the
district bench, Judge Timon served
as county judge Of Nueces county.
and is a recognized power in local
and state politics.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
'RANCHMAN shot
and KILLED BY
EEUNKNOWN
Sostenes Saldana Shot and
Killed Reason for AS
sassination Mystery

Sostenes Saldana, aged ranch own
er, was shot and killed last night at
his ranch near the Fresnos tract. The
killing was done, according to Sal
dana's wife, by three strange men,
who approached the ranch on foot.
Saldana and his wife were sitting in
lane running back of the ranch
house when they saw the three men
approaching. Mrs. SaIdana walked
back into the ranch house and was
just inside the door when she heard
shots and her husband ran in, falling
just inside.
Although three shots were fired
only two took effect, the first shot
striking the old man on the left side
of the jaw, ranging downward and
emerging at the right side of the
neck. The second, evidently fired as
he sprang to his feet, preparing 70
run, struck him in the middle Of the
back, ranging upward and outward
through the left breast.
Sheriff Vann was notified at $50
- tioth VI Aiit ShDoliHEr anu iiN dHh
his deputies went Immediately to the
ranch, but were unable to find any
trace Of the assassins. This morning
Justice Of the Peace III. j. Kirk went
to the ranch and held an inquest.
Saldana was about 40 years old,
and has been an interesting border
character. For several years he
served as a special deputy sheriff in
the neighborhood of his home, then
turbulent district. During the ban
dit raids Of 1915 Saldana, in common
with many other Texas-Mexicans,
came to the court house and made
himself known to the officers as be-
ing ian American sympathizer, and
offering to assist in pursuit Of the
bandits. His name was taken on q
list preserved in the county clerks
office. Shortly afterwards he receiv-
ed a letter from bandits telling him
that his action was known and threat
ening To kill him.
Saldana is survived by his wife,
three sons and two daughters, all OF
whom are living in Brownsville OF
vicinity, with the exception Of one
son, Sostenes Jr., who is in Mexico.
Members Of the family disclaim
knowledge Of any incident that may
have led to the killing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
RELIEF in LABOR
PROBLEMS TO Be
PERMANENT now
Chairman immigration Com
mittee Willing to Accept
Desired Amendment

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex, Feb. Il
Permanent relief and victory in re.
gard to the incorporation of Mexican
agricultural labor is believed to be ir
sight by South Texans as result OF
the announcement of Albert johnson
of Washington, chairman of the
house committee ouimmigration and
naturalization, that he would accept
an amendment to the immigration
bill drafted by him.
The bill, as drafted by Mr.. John
son, excludes all immigration from
the United States for the next two
years with few exceptions. The
amendment which viii be put in the
bill will consist Of striking two words
out of section seven, which now
reads:
THAT during the period of suspen-
sion provided for in section two, 9TH
erwise admissible aliens who have re-
sided continuously in the Dominion
Of Canada, Newfoundland. the Re
public Of Cuba or the Republic Of
Mexico for at least one year. and who
are not persons of the classes herein
before exempted, may be temporarily
admitted for a period not exceeding
six months, from such countries un-
der rules governing entry, inspection
temporary stay and departure as may
be prescribed by the commissioner
general Of immigration with the ap-
proval Of the secretary Of labor.
The class Of Mexicans who cross
into Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and
Southern California for agricultural
work is prohibited elsewhere in the
bill by other provisions, so that the
amendment would strike out the two
words "otherwise admissible, thus
giving the secretary Of labor full au-
thority to admit laborers from any
of the neighboring nations in time of
need, regardless Of other qualifica-
tions.
Mr.. Johnson, who drafted the bill
February 4, or just after the commit.
tees from the border states had ap-
peared before him, recently told Con
gressman Claude y. Hudspeth Of r.
Paso that he would be willing to ac-
cept the amendment eliminating
these two words.
Roy Miller, secretary of the Rural
Land Owners Association. which has
been an active factor in the fight fol
such action, said that, with the pass
age Of the bill after amendment. the
situation in South Texas would be
all that could be asked, as IL would
give full authority to the secretary
Of labor to admit agricultural labor
ers from Mexico at the time they are
needed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
OPPOSING FACTIONS .
ON RAIL BILL Line
! UP FOR FINAL VOTE
CRv The Associated Prcs~l

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Feb. 2i.-
Opposing factions for the railroad re-
organized bill lined up for last
stand in the house today with a final
vote on the Esch-Cummins compro-
mise measure, scheduled to be cast
before adjournment. In addition to
a majority of democratic members
lined up against the bill largely be-
cause of the financial provisions.
there were members on both sides
ready to attack the bill because of
the objections Of organized labor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
VALLEY c.
OF C., need FOR
1T VERY GREAT
Raymondville Man Says Re.
cent Experience on Gravity
Project Demonstrates 1t
To The Herald /:

To The Herald:
| desire to put myself on record
as strongly favoring the formation of
a Valley chamber of commerce, as
suggested by The Herald. am speak
ing from personal experience when |
say that the need for such an organi-
zation is very, very great. i believe
that at this very day we are negieet-
ing matters of the utmost import
ance to every interest in the Valley,
simply because here is no one or no
organization to look after these mat
tiers.
Our recent experience in organiZ-
I ing gravity irrigation is very good
example of what Valley chamber of
commerce could do if we had such
an organization to take it up. Owing
to the lack of any medium by which
even separate communities could be
. reached, to say nothing of reaching
| the individuals of the Valley, it be-
came necessary, in order to save the
movement, to begin at the bottom
and form at least the skeleton Of q
Valley-wide organization. | doubt if
there are a dozen people in the Val
ley that realize what it means TO put
over a Valley-wide movement with
the disorganized, disintegrated condi-
tion that the Valley is in today. Each
community is world to itself, and
in order TO get action over the Val
ley in this gravity movement, it be-
came necessary 20 campaign each
community separately. The expendi-
ture of effort and energy which such
a campaign entails on individuals al
ready burdened with duties, to say
nothing Of the financial sacrifice in
volved. may well cause anyone who
undertakes to become responsible for
any movement requiring Valley-wide
cooperation TO pause and count the
cost.
1t is not fair, il is not good busi-
ness. it is not good. common-sense TO
leave matters which affect the gen
eral welfare to the personal initiative
Of volunteers who must pay a heavy
price for their public service. If this
valley is ever to fulfill its destiny il
must develop a feeling of unity and
spirit of cooperation and a vision
that can see beyond the narrow boun-
daries of this Valley when union is
necessary or we must see our vital
interests sacrificed to narrow selfish
ness. A Valley chamber Of commerce
will be worth thousands of dollars to
the gravity movement alone. United,
organized effort will bring us success
where mere individual initiative will
fail. We have vital interests, COM
mon to the whole Valley, at stake.
In my judgment. we can not proceed
any too soon to organize ourselves
and employ the best talent available
and pay the price that will command
the qualities the situation demands.
G. II. PEASE.
Raymondville, Feb. 10, 1920.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
DISCUSSION ON
ship SALENOW
HASNEW ANGLE
Wilson Discloses Plan Where
by Nations Were to Be Re-
imbursed for Lost Ships

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 21.-
President Wilson's statement to the
senate disclosing that he had entered
into tentative agreement at Paris
whereby the United States would pay
to the reparation commission the diff
ference between the nations mer-
chant tonnage loss during the war
and the appraised value of the seized
German ships, gave a new angle to-
day to Informal discussion in con-
gress of the ship controversy.
The existence of an agreement not
hitherto made public was disclosed
by the president in a communication
flatly denying that he had entered
into an agreement or understanding
with British officials concerning the
disposition of the seized ships.
The statement was sent to the SEN
ate in reply to a reolution by Senator
Brandegee (republican), Connecti-
cut, asking if it were true that such
an understanding existed. In explain
ing the agreement the president
stated that it was conditioned upon
the approval of congress. and in no
case would title of ships held by this
country pass from the United States.
II simply provided, he explained, that
all nations who came into possession
of ships through capture or seizure
should, after indemnifying themselves
against merchant tonnage losses dur
ing the war, put into a common pool
the difference between their losses
and the value of the ships. This pool
was to be applied to the German repa-
ration fund by the commission
created by the peace treaty.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
PROMINENT NEGROES AT
PINE BLUFF ARE SUED

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Feb. 21.--
Eighteen prominent negroes nclud-
ing two ministers were named de-
PENDANTS today in suit filed by city
officials seeking an injunction to pro-
hibit the circulation here Of a Chica-
go newspaper on the grounds that il
tended to incite negroes. Chancellor
Elliott Immediately issued temporary
restraining orders pending the hear
ing of the suit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
TO REPATRIATE GERMANS

PARIS, Feb. 21.-The repatriation
of German war prisoters now in ST.
IBERIA was authorized by the council
Of ambassadors today. The question
Of disposal Of various enemy warships
was taken up and their ALLEGATION de-
cided upon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
HEARST BOND I'm SHIP
CASE FIXED AT $4,000
fRr The Associated rress.l

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 21.-
Associate Justice Bailey Of the dis
trict supreme court today fixed at
the bond to be given by Will
liam Randolph Hearst in his injunc-
tion proceedings agains the shipping
board to prevent the sale Of thirty
former German liners.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
UNION MEN SEE WILSON
TO PROTEST RAILWAY BILL

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Feb. 21.-
Representatives Of the railroad broth
erhoods who conferred with President
Wilson recently on wage demands
called at the White House today to
present memorial protesting against
the passage of the railroad bill and
stating that the labor provisions are
wholly unacceptable to the railroad
workers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
ACTUAL PROGRESS In
DISPOSAL OF TREATY
SEEMS TO BE NEAR
NV The Associated Prcssl

WASHINGTON. ID. O., Feb. 21.--
Many days of partisan wrangling over
the peace treaty promised TO give way
today to actual progress toward dis
posal of the pact, just one year since
debate started on the League Of Ma
tions. A vote on the first proposed
modification Of the reservations
adopted at the last session Of con
gress was expected to be reached dur
ing the day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
MARKET REPORT
Especial to The Herald by u. s.
Bureau of Markets.)

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Feb. 2l.-
LETTUCE: KANSAS CITY - Two
cars arrived; market dull: Imperial
Valley. 50 to $225. CHICAGO
Three cars arrived; three ears on
track; Imperial Valley crates 50 to
S225. mostly So. PITTSBURG-
Demand slow; market steady; Cali
fornia crates Sl.75 to 81.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
MINIMUM CAR FOR HOGS.

AUSTIN. Tex. Feb. PA recent
order Of the Texas Railroad Commits
sisn raised the minimum carload
weight Of hogs in double-decked cars
from $4,000 TO $4,000 pounds. This
applies on both controlled and non
controlled lines.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
MURGUIA NOT AGAINST
GOVERNMENT, IS CLAIM.

El 7 ne AN~UVIHFFu I|TtSSl
MEXICO CITY, Feb. 21.-Reports
emanating i'm the United States re-
gardinS the alleged anti-governmcnt
attitude of General Francisco Muir
gia, military commander in Coahuila,
Nuevo Leon and San Luis Potosi.
were shown to be without foundation
when General Murguia arrived here
this week for conference with Pres
ident Carranza. Reports are current
that he may become secretary of war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
r16 ARRESTED, CHARGE is
VIOLATION OF PRO LAWS

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb 21.-Sixteen
persons were under arrest today.
charged with violation of national
prohibition, as the result of raids By
federal operatives on three homes
here. Material for making wine and
whiskey valued at $4,000 was confis-
Gated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
CHINESE HAD MUCH OPIUM.
,Hv The asSociatcd Pressl

TIENTSIN, China, Feb. 21.-Opi-
um valued at 100000 was taken
from three Chinese smugglers who
were caught with seven packages OF
the drug several days ago at the
Tientsin central station, after they
had boarded train for Peking. Ths
three smugglers escaped.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
MEXICO AND BRITAIN
TO RESUME RELATIONS
tBy The Associated Press

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 21.-Persist-
ent reports that diplomatic relations
between Mexico and Great Britain
are about to be resumed were par
TALLY confirmed yesterday when il
was learned semi-officially that Rob
ert Lcech, British minister to Cuba.
is to be sent here. General Candio
Aguilar, ii Is said, viii 20 to England
as soon as the formalities are com
pleted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
10000, 900 POUNDS OF
DANISH SUGAR FOR u. 5.

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 21.-Nego-
tiations for shipping 10000. 900
pounds Of Danish sugar to the United
States are under way, according to
the National Tienlc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
WASHINGTON DENIES
REPORT ABOUT ENGLAND.

WASHINGTON, ID. O., Feb. 21.--
In authoritative quarters here today
1t was said that Great Britain il not
contemplating resumption Of diplo-
maic relations with Mexico. Great
Britain has not had diplomatic rep
resentative at Mexico City for many
months.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
SPANISH MINISTRY OUT

MADRID, Spain, Feb. 21.--The
Spanish ministry resigned today. In
ability to obtain sufficient support in
parliament to pass appropriations and
increase railroad rates Is the reason
for the resignation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
MUCH GOLD FOR ARGENTINE

IssS-d palbl9ossl sTL Ad)
NEW YORK, N. T., Feb. 2l.-
Gold valued at more than $4,000
900 was withdrawn from the sub
treasury here this week for shipment
to Argentine, it was announced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
COMMANDER HUNGARIAN
ARMY is NAMED REGENT

NV i ne AN~Htialeu tffSSf
BASLE. Feb. 2l.-Admiral Nicho-
las Horthy, commander in chief of
the Hungarian army, is reported to
have been named regent of Hungary
by the national assembly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-21
WEATHER

Tonight and Sunday unsettled;
probably rain, colder; moderate to
fresh winds becoming northerly.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-03-21
Old Opera House Is Sold
To BOehringer Who Seeks
English Brick IT Contains
Building Will Be Wrecked I'm
mediately and Materials
Moved to Lot at Pastime
PLANS MODERN THEATRE
Theatre Man Says He Is Oper-
ating Single Handed But Has
All the Money He Wants

Ernest Boehringer, proprietor OF the
Pastime and Liberty theatres, has pur-
chased the old Opera House from the
Brent estate and will wreck it TO OBJ
tain the brick and other building ma
terials contained in il. Mr. BoeF .fger
says the old building contains building
materials such as cannot he duplicated
in these times. The bricks are much
larger than those now used and, al
though they have been exposed to wind
and weather for many years, are solid,
whereas modern bricks commence TO
peel and crumble after a few years
exposure.
Speaking of some nf The timber in
the old building. Mr.. Boehringer says
it is absolutely sound, straight, per-
fectly seasoned and cannot be equalled.
He is highly pleased with his pur-
chase and will have work started i'm
mediately.
Mr.. Boehringer owns the Pastime
theatre and the big lot in the rear.
giving him access to both palafox and
Intendencia streets He also holds bind
ing options on the property next door
to the Pastime, south, and Will buy the
property, so much money having al
ready changed hands that the deal is
virtually closed
Il am going to build real theatre, >
Mr.. Boehringer said yesterday Il am
buying the property for myself and
nobody else, all these stories you hear
to the contrary Notwithstanding.
have the right connections in the east.
all the money ! want. and am going to
do business. l haven't any stock to
sell. All / want is to build theatre
and run a legitimate playhouse. The
people are ready for it and | am going
to give them what they want"
Plans for the new theatre are already
being drafted and as soon as they are
ready Mr.. Boehringer will let his con-
tracts He plans to rush the work
and believes he will have a legitimate
dramatic playhouse ready for formal
opening within a year. Much is to be
done, he says. but he plans to rush it.