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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-21
ASSESSED MORE. PAY LESS.

DENISON. Tex. Sept. 2iI-Al-
though the assessed valuation of
Grayson county property this year J.
$1,T36.346 more than last year, tax
payers will pay into the county
treasury $44,S56.81 less than last
year. This is due to lowering the
rate from seventy-five to sixty-two
cents
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COLBY REFUSES TO
RESCIND ACTION AS
TO TENNESSEE ACT

WASHINGTON. D. G.. Sept. IL
Secretary Colby has refused 70 grant
the request of the anti-suffragists
from Tennessee that he rescind his
action proclaiming ratification Of the
federal amendment on basis of un-
favorable action by the Tennessee leg
islature.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-21
MACSWINEY NOW
IN 10th day OF
HUNGER STRIKE

LONDON, Sept. 81. Lord Mayor
MacSwiney Of Cork passed very rest
less night at Brixton where he enter
ed this morning the fcrtieth day Of
his hunger strike. He had some fitful
sleep and was very weak.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-21

DALLAS, Tex, Sept. 2l-Fifteen
murder trials. under indictments
charging murder, have been set foI
hearing in Dallas during the period
from October a to November 3. Dis
trict Attorney j. VILLAS Pierson has
stated he will endcavor to clear uF
the docket before his successor, Mau.
ry Hughes. assumes office.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-21


GALVESTON. Tcx., Sept. 2l.-Lo-
cal weather conditions This Furt rtrirsr
gave Indications that shr tropical dis
turbanee conditions reported lest
night in Latitude Is. Longitude ~
was Of moderate intensity. hu
barometer here stood MA 29.9O at
o'clock and was still rising slightly.
The tide was seventeenth VA fout
above normal and moderate E~ells
were moving in from the southeast.
The wind was blowing eleven miles
an hour from the north with ulraaiurs-
aI variations.
CatsIcment on Galveston lizard
were advised a. have their livestock
ready a. move 20 piac@s of rafrty All
OF warnings issued Nv The weather
bureau Railways. ~-vehouEenlrr and
merchants arc prepared tO put freight
and merchandise IL places ~ safety
IL Developments ~ The rrAt lew
hours should warrant such action
The center " The hurricane heading
norihwest~ard toward thr Texas and
Louisiana coast was Approximately
four hundred miles due eat of
BrowrsvslI~. according to estimates ~
the lrcal United statr. voluntary
weather bureau, with present indica-
items shst the storm would pass ~ III
ncrthyardly direction. nisrinr che
lower coast section However. N was
pointed out that The hurricanes fre-
uuently change coursrs without rnrrrh
advance notice CIV irs;,cat,nr
The weather observer here rer~iv.
ed sdviccs from WashinRtcn Ills aft
crnoon that observation NM noon today
show incrrasinR winds nn tho middle
and west coast and falling barometer
III she Texas c-aHt. Conditions rth-
er-riss. the bulletin rsid. have not
changed. The disturhs-4e undoubted-
" " rn-yirs urrthwr1t Hs previously
Indicated
The barometer 81 BrnwnsvilIc al 2
O'Clock This morriBg vas 1884. and
=, 10 o'clock u had fallen iryo points
tc z9.B1- The readrng af noon was
the Same. but e o'clock = rad fallen
seven points more 20 29.Tt. The wind
velocity increased from three miles
sn hour ~ o'clock this morning, out
ct the north, TO iZ miles ~ o'clock,
having changed 40 the northwest.
The weather was fair w Browns-
vile throughout the day, with vir-
tually clear day. with np storm ~.
pending, no far aa visible atrnoaphrrfc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-21

AUSTIN, Tex, Sept 2l.-The sub
icct Of providing for regulations for
voters IN the November ? election was
the only one submitted by the gov
ernor in his first message to the Spe-
cial session Of the Texas legislature.
He recommended the enactment Of a
law qualifying all those who have paid
their poll tax prior t. February l,
1920, and giving all those who have
not paid their poll tax fifteen days
IN which TO record their names i'm the
county collectors office and pay an
amount equal % the poll tax which
the voters who previously qualified
have paid. He recommended that the
revenue derived from such legislation
be applied to public education. He
said an attempt to hold wide open
election would provoke confusion and
the absence Of court decision or a
statewide law 10 elect officers might
4 scrimirate il a way hat would re-
suit IN disorder and requality. He
said that even the electoral vote of
the state might be put n jeopardy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-21
GOVERNOR SUBMITS To
LEGISLATURE SUBJECT
Of P0LLS-REGULATI0N

AUSTIN, Tex, Sept. 2l-The
will submit only three sub
jects TO the special session of the leg
islature If he adheres 10 the assurance
given Senator Bledsoe.
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TAYLOR. TEXAS. CENSUS.

w The Associated prrsSl
WASHINGTON. ID. G.. Sept. 2f.--
Census: Taylor. Texas. 1895. increase
of 651, or 1913 per cent
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Tropical StormHea For Texas-Louisiana Coas
MAY STRIKE IN
CORPUS MORGAN CITY AREA

Christi. The warning said that tFopi-
cal storm u advancing ncrthweslwar1 A
attended by danRert ~ winds and an
emergency existed. n advised that Ill
districts be warned STORM warnings
also were displayed at Brow navil'-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-21

AUSTIN. Tex, Sept 2l.-The 36th
Texas legislature Convened at III
o'clock this morning ir its fourth call
cd session, with its principal work, as
stated by Governor If bby. being to
provide regulations for voters in the
general election Of Ncsomber ?. The
revision Of election Ia,s il necessary,
II IL declared. a. the attorney general
has held that the nineteenth amend
ment 20 the federal constitution
granting suffrage to women, in effect
nullifies the poll tax avs of Texas
g. they now stand.
The length Of the present session II
problematical. a. ii depends entirely
upon the governors viii in submitting
further subjects for legislation. Ave-
nue. for consideration Of other sub
jects was left open ky the governor
in his proclamation calling the session,
and indications are that there are
mere than enough matters ready for
submission 10 the legislature, to keep
tlat body busy for .nc full thirty
days allowed by lav for a special
session. If conditions which have pre-
vailed at previous sessions obtain at
the present session. the governor will
be flooded with applic ations for sub
mission Of subjects.
r. +. 1homason Of Fl Paso is speak
er OF the house, and W. A. Johnson OF
Hall county. a. lieutenant governor,
j. president Of the senate. According
to the secretary Of state there are
few vacancies in the legislature and
the body assembled t.day is practical
" the same in personnel rs that Of
the third called session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-21
'BOMBEXPLOSION
STILL UNSOLVED
MYSTERY TODAY
New York Catastrophe Seem
ingly as Far as Ever
From a Solution.

NEW YORK, N. r., Sept. 2I.-The
Jcw York customshouse today was
because Of the warning received yes
terday that an attempt would be made
to blow up the great government
structure. Although federal and local
authorities were inclined 10 regard a
postcard received by Collector Ed
wards as a hoax. they took no chances.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-21
FORECAST, WIND
AND BAROMETER

The United States weather bu-
reau al New Orleans forecasts rain
for tonight or Wednesday, with
gales.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-21
WEATHER

Tonight and Wednesday. cloudy
with rain; increasing northerly wind
18th Gales
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NEW ORLEANS. La, Sept. 2l.--
r. l.. Nj. Cline. district foreeaster for
the weather bureau here. said that
present indications are that the storm
would strike along the gulf coast
som where between Morgan Cay. La.
and Corpus Christi.
WASHINGTON. d. G.. Sept. 2l.-
The weather bureau ordered hurricane
warning az 10 o'clock this morning on
the west Louisiana coast and the Tex
as coast from Port Arthur to Corpu,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-21

Mrs. "A. w. Reed, United States
voluntary weather observer. re-
ports barometer and wind meas
urements today a follows:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-21

NEW YORK, \. Y, Sept. 21-Fed-
eral and police authorities today were
admittedly a. far as ever from a solu-
tion Of the mystery surrounding the
explosion that spread death and de-
struction on Wall street last Thurs
dnr-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-21

Yn&&1 MOTOR
TRL Cr%
Nine Sizes
Smith Bros. Distrib-
uting Company.
MERCEDES. TEXAS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21
THREE RECEIVERS
 FOR PONz| NAMED
Public Hearings on Affairs of Fallen Financier Will
 Be Started Today
By Associated Press

Boston. August 20.-SettIement of the affairs of Charles Ponzi, whose schema of high finance was stopped with millions of dollars of the public's money tied up in 1t, was advanced to- day with the appointment of three re- ceivers. At their suggestion James M. Olmstead, referee in bankruptcy, was assigned to take testimony for them, and hearings will be begun tomorrow with the object of rounding up all pos sible information of assets available to the receivers.
 Ponzi. brought from the East Cambridge jail to the federal court, underwent formal examination as al leged bankrupt. agreeing to surrender all his property to meet the claims against him. He has estimated his assets at $4,o00, ,000, while official re- ports and estimates of his liabilities place them between $4,000.0o0 and s7,000000, with a sealing down on many notes of the 50 per cent profit which he promised investors, and pos sible recovery of this amount from those already paid.
 The hearings on Ponzis affairs will be public, William R. Sears, chairman of the receivers, announced. PonZi was before the receivers for interroga- ton this afternoon but absence of his counsel caused the referee and the re- ceivers to postpone until tomorrow the first of the sessions. Receivers who are in addition to Mir. Sears are John F. Parkers and John F. Thurston. No action was taken on the petition in which John S. Dondero is named as a partner. Counsel for Dondero an- nounced tonight that they would file in the federal court tomorrow a peti- ton for an immediate jury trial on this petition, asserting that Dondero was not a partner of Ponzi, was not in- volved in his failure and had no credi- tors.
 Another arrest in the Ponzi affair was made late today when Ponzps brother-in-law, Rinaldo Bosselli, sur rendered himself to the local police and was held on charge of larceny Of $500 Bosselli Is said to have acted as an agent for Ponzfs company. It is understood he obtained many clients among the foreign population. He furnished s5,000 bond for apearance at the hearing tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21
SCORES ATTEND THE SALE OF GOVERNMENT
 MEATS AT CITY HALL

Over thousand persons, mostly house. holders, replenished their supply of gro- ceries by purchasing meat yesterday at the city sale being conducted from the lobby of the city hall Scores of people gathered at the city hall before the sale began at o'clock. Two policemen were required to handle the crowd. Even the heavy rain in the afternoon only gave a temporary check to the sale.
 The meats, packed in wooden boxes, were stored in the lobby of the city hall Employes of the city are handling the sale. Government prices are being charged for the meats. Ed Mckinley. city purchasing agent, announced yes- terday that there was no need for peo- pie to rush. The three carloads on hand will likely run until the middle of next week at the least The sale will be con- tinued until the supply is exhausted
 Twelve-pound cans of bacons were in the greatest demand. However, there was a steady sale of roast beef,- corned beef and corned beer hash. One woman came from Carbon Hill to lay aside a supply of the meats. While most of the sales were in small quantities. thera were a few who purchased number of cans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Mrs. Eddy and Future Punishment


 To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 In the report of sermon published in your columns August 20 1t appears that the evangelist took issue with Christian Science, which he terms theories of Mrs. Eddy on the subject of Future Punishment"
 Please allow me here to give cor rect statement of what Christian Science teaches upon the subject. Mrs. Eddy has written; Divine science re- veals the necessity of sufficient suf- fering, either before or after death, to ouench the love of sin. To reLlit the penalty due for sin would be for truth to pardon error. Escape from punish ment is not in accordance with God government, since justice is the hand maid of mercy" Science and Health page 36). Also, what she has said about ones exemption from the effects of poison Is to be found in the same volume on page 243; as follows: "The divine love, which made harmless the poisonous viper, which delivered men from the boiling oil, from the fiery furnace, from the jaws of the lion, can heal the sick in every age and triumph over sin and death. But the same mind which was also in Christ Jesus must always accompany the letter o1 science in order to confirm and repeat the ancient demonstrations of prophets and apostles That those wonders are not more commonly repeated today arises not so much from lack of desire as from lack of spiritual growth
 EUGENE J. HARRIS.
 Birmingham, August 20. 1920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21
CITIZENS WILLING TO BUILD HOUSES UNDER COOPERATIVE PLAN

Five people of Birmingham sent in their names to the Civic Association yesterday stating that they would be willing to build houses under the CO., operative plan which is being launched by the association.
 T. J. Crittenden. chairman of the housing committee. was pleased with the ready response, and campaign will be conducted to enroll 100 people in Birmingham who will build under the cooperative plan.
 This plan is to have 100 people agree to build house on any lot they may own or buy. The material for these houses will be bought in quantity lots, giving the builder the benefit of 10 per cent saving in the total cost.
 The people who will enroll to build houses under this plan are asked to send in their names to the Civic Asso- citation. The plan is such that only 30 or 40 per cent of the total cost or investment is required in advance. The committee is now working on plan to secure material for people having only 10 per cent in cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21

in Alabama. Her passing away will awaken in the hearts of many Ala bamians tender recollections and fond memories When Blount Springs was the resort of the wealth and fashion of the state her lonely cabin on Duffees mountain was the shrine visited by all of literary taste and love of Nature and they came away with nobler aspirations and purer spirits.
 Mary Gordon Duffee, in her independ- ence of character and poetic gift, was the embodiment of the picturesque mountains and flowery wales amidst which she spent her life. Her long life attests the virtues of pure mountain air and freedom from the cares of city life
 She refused politely but firmly all the entreaties of relatives and friends to
 leave her mountain home and live in the city The large and strong animals stalk the forest alone, for they are sufficient unto themselves in their own strength, the smaller animals gather in horde.
 The eagle sweeps the blue vault of heaven with untiring pinion and hears the rustic of no wing but his own The empyrean soul of Mary Gordon Duffee lived a near neighbor to the sun and in close communion with the God of all Nature.
 The literary talent of Mary Gordon Duffee entities her to a place in the rank with Madame Levert, Augusta Evans Wilson, Julia Tutwiler, Mary Johnston and other gifted daughters
 whom Alabama is proud to call her own and whose fame will ever be her richest heritage. D. B. GRACE. Birmingham, August 20 1920
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21
ACTIVE CAMPAIGN
 FOR STATE HARbORS
Lecturers Touring State and Organizing Committees to
 Carry on Work

Encouraging reports are being re- ceiyed in Birmingham as to the re- suits of the two lecturers touring the state in the interest of securing the ratification of the amendment 10 the constitution at the general election in November to lend state aid 10 improve the harbors of state.
 S. c. stark is working in the north ern section of the state organizing campaign committees and speaking pe- fore audiences.
 w J. Boles is working south or blr- ,inpham. He was in Columbiana Thursday and succeeded in organizing A strong campaign committee to carry on the work. This committee IS com posed of P O. Lusk. chairman; w. J. Horselay, R. E. Carter. l. L. saxon Frank Norris, w. F. Davis, Judge A. Ioneshore. J.. F. Averyt Marcus Polk w. W. Wallace, H. A. Jackson, T R White and J. M. Leonard, Jr.
 This committee met in Columbiana Thursday and organized subcommit- tees at Shelby. Calera. Nevada, Booth ton S;cord. Helena. Pelham, Siluria, Ionpyiew. Vaughn. Chelsea, Wilson vile Harpersville. Crossville. Vandiver and Donovan, all of Shelby county. They are preparing to carry the amendment by large majority in that county.
 MT. Boles was in Goodwater yester- dav anJ will be in Dadeville today
 The Harcol Film Company, of New orleans. which is making film to De used in the campaign, made the last scenes yesterday at Gadsden. Four prints w.ll be made of the film. Two will be distributed and shown in the 125 picture houses in Alabama. Two more will be shown in the towns whlcn nave not theatres on portable screen from an automobile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21
HARDING WATCHING
 ROOTS ACTIVITIES
Says International Court Plan May Become Ele-
 ment In Campaign
By Associated Prsss


 Marion, Ohio, August 20-The confer ences now in progress between Elihu Root and leading European statesmen for organization of an International court of justice are being closely watched by Senator Harding as he formulates his policy of world understanding" for preservation of peace.
 The republican noroinee revealed to- day he considered the international court conferences to hold important possibili- ties, and added that the plan evolved there might become an element in the po- litical campaign as alignments develop on the League of Nations issue,
 Mir Root, former republican secrs. tary of state, was author of the league plank in the republican national plat form, and after his return to this coun- try is expected to confer on the subject with Senator Harding. Thus far the nominee has not been informed of all the details of the confereQGes abroad, though he is understood to be familiar with much of the progress made in laying down the principles of an international tribunal.
 A more detailed statement of the re- publican stand on the league issue is to be made by Senator Harding in his ad- dress here a week from tomorrow to delegation from Indianapolis, and it is understood in pronouncing the principles on which he thinks a society of nations should rest he will give conspicuous notice to the work of Mir Root and his col- leagues.
 Whether the Root proposal will in fact become the basis of a republican league plan has not been revealed, but Senator Harding expressed qualification today at the progress of the conferences abroad and said he hoped soon to hear more details.
 In his speech on the league issue the nominee also is expected 1o comment on the functioning of the league as now or ganized and he said today he would with hold until that time any ccmmen, on enc call issued by President Wilson today for the first meeting of the league dele gates.
 Senator Harding received only few visitors today and early in the afternoon left for all automobile ride and golf game. Among those whc called was former Governor Fred NJ. Warner or Michigan, who said his state was sure to be in the republican column on election day
 Harding headquarters made public to- night a letter from Lillian Russell offer ing to go on the stump during the cam paign for the republican ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21

formed. Except for the muddiness Of the water some of the streets took on an aspect not far different from bathing resort. Fendess of automobiles and steps of street ears were used af spring boards.
 Several men with gray hairs in their heads pulled off their shoes and rolled up their trousers to crank car that had gone dead or reach some store or office.
 TWENTY MILES AN HOUR
 Water flooded the municipal light rlant in North BirminR am, leaving the offices at the city hall ir darkness Reports are that water is over large part of the machinery and that the damage will am punt to several hundred dollars.
 Street car service was completely cut off for about three hours. The electric equipment of a number of cars was burned out and others could not run through the immense volume of water
 Although the wind velocity was not over twenty miles per hour, the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power Company reported that number of wires were blown down. Early last night two live wires were reported to police as being down at Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street.
 Damage to streets and bridges will amount to thousands of dollars. An important wagon bridge at Thirty ninth street and First avenue was washed away. Before the police de- partment could send danger signals there a few near accidents happened Streets in all parts of the city were badly washed and many small bridges were washed from their foundations.
 unrin 1p hampered by the electrical display that accompanied the storm. Repair parties were imm ediately dispatched to all sec tions of the city by the telephone com pany to get the lines in order.
 TUTWILER DARK
 Guests of the Tutwiler hotel were shown to their rooms by candlelight last night Water seeping in through the windows of the basement, where the pri- yate power plant of the hotel is located, damaged the machinery to such an eX- tent that it was forced to shut down for repairs.
 The patrons were also forced to walk to their rooms, as the machinery also operates the elevator system.
 Water entered the basement through the windows which open on Fifth alley. The plant was put out of commission shortly after the worst part of the storm which came shortly after 4 o'clock.
 Being still light when the power went off, the management was able to pre- pare for the night and the patrons were put to little inconvenience. A number of lamps were secured and lighted the lobby to almost it's usual brilliancy. Can dles were placed throughout the dining rooms and in every room in the hotel. Work repairing the machinery was De- gun as soon as it was forced to stop, The hotel electricians expect to have the power turned on again before night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21
By Briggs

returned from trip to Akron, o.
 T. DeWalt Craig has returned from Talladega Springs, where he spent his vacation His family will return next week.
 MT. and Mrs J. A. Clay have returned from a trip which included Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta.
 Miss Jesse Ingram has returned from a visit to friends in Alexander City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21
Transporting Liquor

Charged with transporting liquor. Jim Lyons and George Smith, negroes, were arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriffs Sandifer. Dowis and w.. M. Burge. These negroes were arrested on the Montgomery highway. and. ac- cording to the officers. had five gal Ions of liquor in the car in which they were riding. As result of this ar rest a e-passenger Buick automo- bile was seized and will be sold by the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21
Too Late

From Die Muskete (Vienna).
 Why, as locksmith you earn more in month than l do as university professoF."
 Well you missedryour chance when you were young