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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
CHILDRESS COUNTY
MAN KILLS SELF AT
DONNA With KNIFE
Especial 10 The lIeraldn

DONNA, Texas, July 5.-R. S.
Crawford. 63 years old. cut his throat
from car to ear with a pocket knife in
his room at Donna hotel at $50
o'clock this morning, and died a half
hour later. A cut found on his arm
indicated that the man had earlier
attempted 10 end his life by cutting
an artery, but finding this to be slow
ne slashed his throat. In this condition
lie opened his door and started through
striking the landing of the stairway
leading 10 the office, and fell down
il. Doctors were called, but nothing
could be done for him.
Crawford is said 10 be a well to do
farmer al, kjaklGna. C4sslslrcrs county,
Texas. andvs Mason and an Odd
Fellow. He came TO Donna Saturday
in connection with a land deal, and
is said TO have become involved in
some difficulty over his purchase,
which made him respondent.
The body has been prepared for
burial pending instructions from his
relatives at Kirkland.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
R. |. 0. A. CAMP PAIGN ASSURES
BIG COTTON PICKER SUPPLY

The Rural Land Owners associa-
ton has also been active in conduct
ing fight 70 retain the privilege Of
importing lahorerS from Mexico TO
help pick the cotton crop. having sent
committees to Washington during the
last year 10 convince the department
Of labor of the necessity of this con-
cession. A favorable ruling was Sc
cured. Labor from Mexico, coupled
with that gathered by the advertising
campaign assures an ample supply.
Lists of names and addresses of all
persons wanting work in the cotton
fields are being sent out daily by Mr..
Miller to members Of the association.
Copies Of these lists will be sent TO
any interested farmer upon applica-
tion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
LONGSHOREMEN OFFER
NO LAW VIOLATIONS

HOUSTON. Texas, July 5.-Attor-
ney General Palmer has been noti-
fled by ID. +. Simmons. local federal
district attorney, that there have been
noviolations Of the federal statutes in
connection with the longshoremen's
strike at Galveston. Simmons admit
ed today. Simmons was directed to
investigate the situation, particularly
as to whether there has been q COM
bination on in restraint of interstate
shipments. He said his report in gen
eral was favorable to the strikers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
BRYAN WOULDCO
into new FIELD.
FOR A NOMINEE.
Ready to Help Unnamed Man
But Will Not Support
Cox or McAd0o.
nv The Associated prcss)

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July s.
William j. Bryan said last night that
he considered it expedient for The
convention to 20 outside of the list
of candidates already before il fol
"a nominee and that he would suggest
q number of men. He said:
1T Is hardly fair for the friends Of
the prominent candidates To assume
that the democratic party il insol-
vent. shall include in my list the
names Of men from various sections
of the United States, including the
south. | have always insisted that
the sectional objection, like the so
called sectional advantage, is very
largely over estimated. As far back
as 1896, told party leaders that
had no objection to a southern man
on the ticket with me.
Sixteen years ago at St. Louis !
seconded the nomination of Senator
Dockrell Of Missouri. Ny y,theory i
that the people are much more inter
ested in the platform a man stands on
than in the section of the country in
which he lives"
In this connection with his list Of
possibilities, Mr.. Bryan mentioned
Justice Louis Brandeis Of the supreme
court.
While believe in the eleventh
hour entry into the vineyard, provid,
ed a man proves himself to Be con-
vert TO progressiveness." said Mr.
Bryan, IL think that the credentials
Of such an aspirant ought TO be care
fully examined whether he now comes
into the party or into the field of re-
form"
Mr.. Bryan reiterated that he was
making no effort TO organize a fight
either for or against any one.
Il don't object to telling the good
point, whether Ia or less, Of any can
didate," said Mr.. Bryan, but refuse
to share the responsibility for man
whom | consider unavailable. When a
delegate rushed TO me with a warning
that if ! did not help nominate Mr..
So and so. Mr.. Blank would be nom
mated, said Il did not think il wise
TO do wrong, simply because some
body else may do so. am not re-
sponsible for anything except my vote
or influence and that will not be used
for anyone who. in my judgment,
would be less than the most available
man ! know among those who are can
didates.
Mr.. Bryan declined to enter at
length upon a discussion Of the mer-
its Of the present candidates and con-
tented himself with repeating his OBJ
jections 10 Governor Cox and William
G.. McAdoo.
My principal objection to Gov
ernor Cox" he said, lis that he is wet
and | think we have passed the time
for the nomintion of wet candidate,
especially since the convention voted
against wet plank by more than two
thirds majority.
Il have also expressed myself as to
the availability Of Mr. McAdoo, Civ
ing as my principal objection as his
relationship to the president. | still
hold to the opinion. because think il
would divert attention from any such
merit a. he has"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
10000 ELKS SEE
DEVIL MUSTANG WIN
Champion Devil Mustang d.
vests Himself of His
10th Victim.

CHICAGO, H., July 5.-Coyote,
the champion devil mustang, divested
himself Of his l70th victim yesterday
and today Jack Brown. the long
chance of 10000 Elks in convention
here. saw Coyote throw Brown.
Ed McCarty Of Cheyenne. who
owns Coyote. had won $4,000 in
bets that no man could ride him.
Fog Horn" Clancy, official an
nouncer from Texas, whose voice,
they say, can he heard in Mexico when
the boys gather IN Waco. let out a
yell when Brown answered and vault
ed to Coyotes back.
How long did last?" Brown
groaned when he came TO.
Mabel Strickland, Fort Worth
rider in the contest, stuck TO wild
steer ten minutes. but finally Joined
the rest Of the dislodged riders in the
dnst.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
CONVENTION IN
SESSION; STILL
MlNUSNOMINEE
Prepares for 23rd Ballot With
Name Of Its Choice Still
Shrouded in Mystery.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. July g.
The democratic convention went into
the ninth session for the twenty-third
ballot today with no indication Of any
marked change from the last roll call
Saturday night
The twenty-second ballot left the
four leaders as follows: Cox, 430;
McAdoo, 327 ~; Palmer, 1867, Davis,
52.
Both the McAdoo and Cox support
ers are emphatic in their claims for
victory today. but there Is no definite
horse talk is growing with the posi-
bility Of continuation of the dead
lock.
Almost every living democrat that
ever got headline prominence in the
newspapers has been trotted out az
one. tims or oraaotheIa--Leaaers eanhed
the list Of availables, but Of all talk
there came nothing, even to suggest
a name on which the new mobilization
could be made.
On the face Of the twenty-seconi
ballot, the Palmer forces held the key
TO the open door Of majority Favor
ite son votes presumably were being
held from the Cox and McAdoo dead
lock for some definite purpose. The
Palmer forces are the main reservoir
from which the two leaders hoped to
draw reinforcements for the nomina-
ton. hTe Importance of the delegates
is expected to have bearing upon the
action.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
WHY VILLA WOULD
NOT MAKE PEACE
Revenge, Pride, Jealousy and
Fear Given in Various
Border Stories.
Thy The Associated Press

Ell Ell PASO, Texas, July D.
Revenge. pride. jealousy and fear are
given in various stories being told
along the Mexican border as 10 the
motive that led Francisco Villa, the
bandit, to refuse to make peace with
the new Mexican government
The most pretentious version was
told here recently by Fernando Pala-
clos, Mexican journalist. who, untn
the recent revolution, was a campaign
manager for Pablo Gonzalez. candi-
date fer the presidency Of Mexico.
According TO the journalist. negotia-
tionS were going smoothly between
Villas emissarics and representatives
Of the government when the proviS-
ional governor Of the state Of Chihua-
hua, Thomas Gameros, offered re-
ward Of 100000 pesos for Villa, dead
or alive.
Governor Gameros. according Ia
Palacios. offered the reward to re-
venge himself against Villa for the
death of son the bandit j. credited
with killing, and prevent peace being
made with the bandit Villa. it was
said. was advised Of the reward and
refused to negotiate further. fearing a
double cross.
Another story H. being told that
pride kept Villa from making terms.
This story Is TO the effect that Wills
was ready and willing To Quit huf
General p. Elias, Gales, minister OF
war and marine in President de Ia
Huerta's camp. refused to meet Villa
personally at Villas camp. Villa sent
ENJOYS 10 Gales, but refused offer.
made by government officials because
his pride was touched by Gales re.
fusal TO deal personally.
Jealousy Of military leaders and
fear was still another story in circula.
tion here why Villa did got enter the
I field.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
FARMERS HEAR
SEABURY TALK
ON CAMPAIGN
Some Cameron County Politi-
cal History Related to New
comers by Candidate.

The history of politics in Cameron
county was discussed by Judge +. w.
Seabury of Brownsville before a large
gathering Of farmers at the Rio Hondo
Fourth of July celebration Friday. in
connection with his candidacy for
county chairman of the democratic
party.
Before we had primary elections.
he said. 1.-THE majority Of the demo
Gratis in this county possessed the po-
litical control and they sometimes eX-
ercised IT, In 1890, for example.
they broke the slate prepared for
them by the leaders. and pvt Joseph
Webb in as county clerk and sent John
l. kleiber 10 the legislature What
they have done once. they might DO
again. This was an effective restraint
on the machine. In fact, at this PER
iod, we had perhaps as democratic
and representative government as
was possible under the circumstances
The great bulk Of our voters weit
Mexioans, without any knowledge or
English and little knowledge Of our
institutions, bat in the main they were
peaceable. law-abiding. good-hearted
people. The convention system gave
them method Of expressing them
selves through their natural Leaders.
and these they sent as delegates to the
county convention. where they had a
potential control Of the party and it,
nominations for office.-a controI
that was sometimes exercised and was
always kept in mind by the county
leaders.
Judge Seabury then discussed tho
enactment of the primary election law
in 1905, intended to limit the power
of the county leaders that had grown
TO great proportions all over Texas
under the convention system, and TO
give the voters direct voice in the
selection Of candidates.
However necessary this change
may have been elsewhere. he said,
III was the greatest political calamity
that ever befell this section. 1t was
absolutely impossible for a voter wno
Continued on page two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex. July s.
As a result Of the efforts of the Rural
Land Owners association. an ample
supply of labor TO pick the unpre-
cedentod cotton crop of the gulf
coast district is assured. Advertise
ments in many Of the larger newspa-
pers of the state. calling for 10000
pickers, have brought the cotton crop
to the attention of the outside world
and have resulted in deluge Of APP
plications by mail. telegraph and tele-
phone TO Roy Miller, of Corpus Chris
ii, secretary of the association. Many
applicants states they can bring other
pickers with them. Letters have be-
gun to arrive from adjacent states.
including Oklahoma, Arkansas and
Louisiana.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
PUBLICS INTEREST THE
GREATER, so PENNSY'S
SHOPNEN DEFER STRIKE
fBy The Associated PressD

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. July s.
The strike cf the shopmen of the
Pennsylvania system. scheduled for
today. has been deferred indefinitely,
according TO announcement by Harry
8. Jcffry. leader Of the six local allied
shop crafts. The decision was reached
after conference in which Jeffrey
said the conclusion was reached that
the public is bigger factor than the
principles at issue between the rail.
road and shopmen that they have
placed the case before the vice presi-
dent Of the road, confident that he
win give a satisfactory adjustment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
Upton TO VISIT TEXAS.
ORy The ASsoriated FrrSst

AUSTIN, Texas, July Sir
Thomas Upton, owner Of the interna-
tional cup challcnger-the yacht
Shamrock probably will visit Tex
as soon. In response To an invitation
10 visit the state. the noted yachtman
telegraphed that he hoped to visit Tex
as after the conclusion Of the coming
race for the American cup. The in
vitation was issued by Governor Hobby
will be much delighted to advise
you later whenever see my way
clear 20 going south" the telegram
said. land shall look forward with
utmost pleasure TO thanking YOU per
sonally for your courtesy"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. July 8
The identity Of the democrati,
presidential nominee was as great q
mystery as ever TO the delegates when
they entered the twenty-third ballot
today. Leaders remained silent, man.
ayers ridiculed all suggestions Of sur.
render or compromise, and declared
they were in the fight to the finish
that their forces would receive import.
ant accessions on each succeeding bal.
lot.
Judging by outward appearances
the situation had resolved itself into 2
triangular war Of attrition. Support
ers of each three candidates were de-
termined to hold their votes.
Realizing the delegates were rest
less on account Of the delay and anx-
ious TO return home. the various cam.
paign managers devoted nearly a
much time since Saturday night "a
Strengthening their own lines as they
have to missionary work outside the
fold.
Many delegates seats were filled
with alternates.
The McAdoo people turned consid-
cradle attention to the Maryland dele
CATION. There were many empty seats
in the New York delegation. II was
said that both delegates and alternate
had departed. The same prevailed in
delegations from other eastern states
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
ROAD MAY ISSUE BONDS.

AUSTIN, Texas, July 5.-The Tex
as Railroad Commission has granted
authority to the Eastland, Wichita
Falls & Gulf Railroad Company, with
head quarters at Eastiand, to issue and
register s. 100000 Of stock and $751;
600 of first mortgage bonds on 25
miles of completed road from Man
gum in Eastland county to Wayland,
Stephens county. This represents the
aggregate value of the road.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
POINT ISABEL WASBIC
ATTRACTION SUNDAY
FOR VALLEY PEOPLE

The largest crowd of Lower Rio
Grande Valley people seen at Point
Isabel in several years visited the coast
town Sunday and took advantage Of
the surf bathing on Padre Island. Cars
began arriving early Saturday after
noon and before evening every avail
able room at the jefferson Inn and
IN other places was taken. Automo-
biles continued arriving during all
hours Of the night. and the visitors
occupied resting places on porches,
on the grass, on the beach, and many
slept in their automobiles. The dance
at Padre Island was largely attended
last night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
Twenty-Sixth Ballot.
(By The Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July 5:-The TWEEN
ty-third ballot the first OF today showed no mate
rial change in the deadlock, although there was
fluctuation on all sides. The leaders stood Cox,
AS; McAdoo, 3641a; Palmer 18l u. -
Palmer gained fifteen, Cox lost five McAdoo
lost eight. As the favorite stood pat Missouri
threw halt vote to Ring Lardner the humorist
v ashington and Kentucky gave vote and half
to Irwin Cobb
he convention was called to order at l2lO
Iexas time), and by unanimous concent the Dec
laration OF independence was read. There was a
much OF the dead lock as ever when the first roll
call began.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
PRESIDENT WILSON HAS
QUIET FOURTH AT HOME
CRv The Associated Press !

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July s.
President Wilson spent July 4 at the
White House quietly, reading an In
dependence Day message from Pre-
mier Milletand of France and the
heads Of other foreign governments,
and receiving news of the national
convention.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
MEXICAN ARMY IS
TO BE REORCANIZED
Plans Made to Have Person
mel Of Over Fifty Thousand
Men in All Branches.
(Rv The Associatcd Press,

JUAREZ, Mex, July 5.--Details Of
the proposed reorganization of the
Mexican army have been made pub
lie here. II will consist of battalions
Of infantry and regiments of cavalry
with artillery and aviators making =
personnel Of $4,000, it was stated.
Two kinds of uniforms will be used
one for garrison and the other for the
field. A commission will be appoint
ed to revise all the army ranks and
make a minute revision Of all pro-
motions before and since the recent
Sonora revolution.
Ii is stated there will be a careful
selection Of officers and soldiers for
the new army.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
P. WRIGHT, PROMINENT
NEW ARLEONSIAN, DEAD

NEW ORLEANS, La, July D
Pearl Wight. prominent southern bust
ness man, once receiver Of the Texas
4 Pacific railroad. died here at the
age of 76 today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
BALLOT DEADLOCK CONTINUES
g KILLED, II BADLY
INJURED WHEN TRAIN
CRASHES INTO EXTRA

McALESTER, Okla, July Eight
persons were killed, twelve seriously
injured and ten sustained minor in
juries when a Missouri, Kansas &
Texas freight train crashed into the
rear end Of carnival company special
in the Atoka yards Saturday night.
The switching crew had switched
part of the carnival train TO siding
and was returning 70 the main line
for the remainder when the freight
struck the rear end Of the show train.
Two cars were completely burned,
several of those killed being trapped
in burning cars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05

We are going 10 do some business
here today, said Chairman Robinson
as he mounted the speakers runway.
The Cox people declared "McAdoo
can't be nominated if we stay here
three weeks.
The McAdoo people made practical
ly the same prediction about Cox.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
Forecast for the Week.

Fair. although occasional scattered
are probable. Tenn
peratures will he generally above nor
NAL III the interior.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
BEAT UP SEVEN NEGROES

DENlSON, Texas, July 5.-Sever
negroes were beaten here last night
in a race riot originating from a dis
pute between negro and white bo,
at baseball game.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-05
MANY SEATS Of DELEGATES
FROM EAST VACANT; ARE GONE
As Convention Opens For Rene,U-
ed BallOfiug, Cox and McAdOO
Men Are Both Confident.
Twenty-Third Ballot.

No nomination. No material change in lead
ership. McAdoo, 3641A; Cox. 425; Palmer, 1917
Davis so -
Twenty ourth Ballot.
No nomination. McAdoo 3641l; Cox, 420:
Palmer lSl.
Twenty-Fifth Ballot
McAdoo unchanged; Cox, 424; Palmer, 100.
No nomination.
Twenty Sixth Ballot.
No nomination. McAdoo, 81; Palmer, l67;
Cox, 424; Davis, 56H.
Douglas Island news., 1920-06-18
SOME MUsHER

Howard Warue Dominion tcle- graph operator ot TagIsh. paid a fy- ing visit to Whtehore on June Q to do his bit iu tbe celebration of the Kings birthday Ho muahcd over thc 22 miles between Tae.sb and Cmcross. caught Saturday cyn- ug's train thorc and came on to Whtohorse. attended Che dance ot u'gbt made love to an Che visiting young ladies who would listen to his honeyod words. fox-tro,ted. one- stepped two-stoppod and went thru an Che other cyoIutous that appor
 tain to Che tripping Of Che "Ight fantastic toe snatched @ sIukor and a cup of conoc for breakfast Sunday morning caught Che excursion train for WhItohone. and made It back across Che 22 miles of snow and ico to Tae.ah In tmo Go resume hIs du. uoa Monday -Whitchorsc Star
Douglas Island news., 1920-06-18
GOOD TRAPPING

The shusIe family came iu Che last or tbe week from their winter camp on Che Iskoot They report a mos, successful fur catch during thc pas. season. About two months ago 6 H ToHor made trip to Che shane.c camp and bought over SfUN0 worth of m from them. Trapping continued good mtl Che close of tho searon. When Che fame uy arrived in town a few days ago they brought with them tho follow mc collection of skins i2 mortcn ia mink l45 muskral 6S crm.uc 8 bc8r wolverine. otter ] black loz Q coyotes woll Their catch would have been even more value abIe had it not been for Che law which temporarily prohibits Che trapping Of beaver The party lou for Portland ou Che Jefferson. taking their mu with them m thc party wcre P E shauglc. w. K shan rle Mr. and Mrs. R. O. shmgIe WmnrcI sentinel
Douglas Island news., 1920-06-18
NOT TO RUN ON
 ALASKA ROUTE
lcontInuod rom Dago .

Tho dining saloon is arranged in cafe style and is on the lower pas- songcr deck. It Is located amIdships and forward and provides for Che accommodation of 3l2 passengers at one Iu.ng Practically an Of tho nblea accommodate from two Go four persons. although there win Doc few family tables which win uc- commodato six persons
 There win be a special baggage room where passengers may have acc cess to thoir trunks ot an times There win also be a parcel checking room in connection with Che bag gage room for Che checking Of hand baggage and small packages
 40 Che present time many tayol- cu take thc.r automobiles with them when making vacation or business trip. Therefore. iu dcsign- ing Che new ships provision Is made for .a sen garage which win accom- molate approximately 60 cars. n loading these cars. it is being ar- ranged SO Chat they win be taken into thc vessels through Che side ports. obvIoUne Che present method of ho.simr them 0u deck with Che use of auto sl.ngs
 Tho vessels. while primarily for thc handling Of passenger uanic. win bc arranged for Che quick houd- ling ol some 2.O00 tons cargo per- ishablcs. express and package freight Refrigerated chambers win bc pro- v.led for ,he care or per.shable fruits and vegetables
 Special attention has been given Co Che quarters oi Che crews They win have the.r own part Of Che ship entirely separate from tho accommo- daUous which win be occupied by Che passengers Their quarters win provide for special dining rooms for Che different departments
 Tho outstanding features of tbosc vessels win be speed safety and comfort Everything about them Is to bc thc last word in steamship cone s.ruction, fittings and furnishings are to be plain and substantial but elegant