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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
HIGH WATER
EREPORTED
IN SAN juan
Travellers From Mexico Say
Tributary Is In Flood
Stage

First high water Of the season in
the San Juan river, a tributary oi
the Rio Crande, was reported las
night by incoming travellers from
Mexico, some Of whom said the river
was bank full.
Similar Information received al
the imniferaticn office at the ferry
said that the San Juan was actually
higher than it had ever been report
ed at this season. but there was no
official confirmation Of this state
ment.
Owners. of boats, wharfs and le-
wees along the Rio Grande are GER
tain to be a little uneasy for the
next few days until they ascertain
the exact state of affairs. High water
in the San Juan may mean flood con
iitions in the Rio Grande within four
Or five days or it may not
Old river men say that this will
depend very Largely upon the amount
of rainfall further up the Rio Gran
de in the West Texas districts. III
his should prove great enough to
swell the stream seriously above the
inflow of the San Juan, it may
mean very high water in the lower
reaches.
At present the Rio Grande IS very
'ow and it can take a great deal Of
.rainage water w.thout reaching
rlcod mark. This Is unusually early
IN the season for the possibility Of
1 flood, in the opinion Of the river
men.
At the radio station at Fort Brown
It was said this afternoon that no
high water had been reported at Fort
Ringgold but, on the contrary, the
river was falling there
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
DEATH OF MRS.
WW. DOUGHERTY

The death of Mrs. Wm. Dougherty
ged 50, vf:eh occurred in Ncnkers
4-, April 3, 1921. was announced
tele-fala ot that date received
" Mrs. Ifa-tie ID Pitkin, cousin ~
ne deceased. She was tie mother Of
r. Nn. Deusherty OF Yonkers who
ormerly resided here. and whose
wife ard Mss Lillian Dougrevty II
his place The husband Of the de-
eased lary. who died several years
Ego, was a nerhew 81 The la.e James
Dongherty, formerly well known
newspaper man and publisher of the
Brownsville Daily Cosmopolitan,
which was purchased BY the founder
" the Herald Besides her son. de-
ceased is survived ny two daughters
Misses Allie and Mary, who reside
in Yonkers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
TEXT BOOK PRICE
RAISES PERMITTED

AUSTIN, TEN, April 1.-THE At
torney Generals Department today
ruled that dealers i'm state text books
adopted for The public schools may
charge more for such books than the
fixed contract price. The law. how
ever, requires state depositaries and
publishers to charge the contract
price.
The department also ruled that
alien children have the same right
tx attend a free public school az the
children Of citizens. The cause in
which this opinion was given came
from Coryell county where the
school board refused to allow an g
vear-Old Mexican boy 10 attend the
school because his parnets were Mex
ican citizens and the child was born
in Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
RUCKMAN SAYS
TEXAS CITIES
UPHELD VICE
Army Officer Declares Au-
thorities We're Against
Him IN Wartime
Crusade

BOSTON. April IL. Brigadier
General Ruckman, commander Of the
first army corps, declared here last
night AT the annual meeting of the
Watch and Ward society that vice
commercializers and criminals in
Texas forced his transfer from the
command Of the southern deparat-
ment during the war.
He said that when he demanded
among the shady element was SO Bit
ter against him that he actually fear
ed assassination.
General Rrckman asserted that.
a. commander Of the southern de-
partment, ne soon found that town
and city officials not oaly regarded
conditions with complacency, but, IN
many cases. were owners Of the
dives against which he was working.
Ee said that when he remanded
that all women Of questionable char
acter be excluded from dance halls
he found that apparently as this
~as being done groups Of other wo-
men were imported 70 take theif
places.
He declared that he allied him
self with the ministers IN San An
tonic and other places and managed
to obtain vice and liquor legislation
in Texas after giving TIP nope Of mu-
nicipal aid.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
BROWNSVILLE GIRLS
WIN HIGH HONORS AT
STATE UNIVERSITY

Word reached Brownsville today
that two girls from this city had re-
ceived the distinction Of appearing up
on the honor roll Of the University Of
Texas for high scholarship. They are
Miss Georgia Dancy and Miss Ruin
Monsees. Miss Dancy has the additio-
nal honor Of being ranked within the
first one percent of students IN the
College of Arts Of the University.
In constructing this honor list ac-
count is taken Of the number Of
courses passed, AZ well A. the grades
made. Score j. determined BY giving
twelve points for an A, nine for b.
six for a q and three for ID. To be
eligible for the honor roll student
II required 10 have a score OF at least
As, except in the case Of freshmen
where the minimum II s5.
Thus student taking five courses
which Is the average number, would
be eligible upon making two AS and
three B's, while student taking only
four courses would be required q
make all AS, etc. About sixty stu
dents, comprising the highest two PEI
cent. made scores Of sixty or over
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
COURT ORDERS
ROAD SUPPLY
CONTRACT LET
State And Federal Highway
Officials Join In Debate
On Matter

The county commissioners court
this afternoon decided to award con-
tracts for materials for construction
Of the state highway under bids pre-
Yiousty advertised for an in hand.
The decision came al the end of con-
siderable discussion in which County
Auditor Skelton, County Engineer
Washington, State Highway + ngi-
neer Gibb Gilchrist of Austin and
County Judge Dancy took part.
The bids are for sand, steel and
gravel. Auditor Shelton took the
ground the bids could not be accept
ed because Of certain changes in the
specifications. These changes, he
said, affected only part of the pro-
ject and he thought they would have
70 be changed 50 as to apply for the
whole job before the offers could be
properly accepted. These changes
would require only a few days, he
said.
Both Engineers Washington and
Gilchrist were Of the opinion that
this was merely technical matter
that would not cause any trouble and
could be straiEhted out a. well after
the letting of the contracts as be.
fore. As a representative Of the
state department, Mr.. Gilchrist said
he would approve the letting Of these
contracts and forward to Austin the
necessary application for the changes
to make everything conform.
+. NJ. Johnson, federal highway
commissioner. was aiso present and
he endorsed the position Of Messrs.
Washington and Gilchrist. The seal
ed bids were then ordered open, the
contracts 20 be let to the lowest and
best bidders
The regular report Of the country
treasurer was read and approved
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
NEW COUNTERFEIT
BILLS AND COINS
IN CIRCULATION

NEW YORK. April 11-Counter-
felt currency and raised government
notes have been discovered in circula-
tion in increasing numbers recently
~ banks and business houses thruout
the country, according 70 information
compiled and made public by the
Manufacturers Trust Company.
Its statement called attention 10
the section OF the penal code which
prescribes a penaly for even the pos
session of counterfeit money. II must
be surrendered on demand 10 the Sc
cret service. Those failing to do 70 are
subject to both fines and imprison-
ment. The secret service redeema
raised bills held by innocent persons.
From Revolutionary times until the
Civil War, counterfeiting was "A crime
punished az capital offense, ths
statement said. During the war be-
tween the states issues Of currency
were so large and varied that coun-
terfeiting flourished, and the secret
service was organized To stamp out
the crime.
Counterfeiters, the article continu-
G., are recruited from all walks of life
The lower type devote their activities
to coin, while the more intelligent op-
perate with paper money, which re-
quires more skill. Bill raisers whd
boost 81 bank note into a c1mou-
,laged "ten spot" and make Y $40
ill look like 500, seldom cA nge the
portrait on the paper W.. makes
detection easier.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
BURLESQUE T0READ0RS
AMUSE THE MEXICANS

MEXICO CITY, April ] IA ques-
ton seriously considered here IS
whether buAfigh.s are 10 be laughed
out OF Mexico thra the introduction Of
the 'toros bufos" tcoTical bullfightsl
Serious chronclers Of the Mexican
amusement are concerned BY the fact
that Z company OF Spanish buffoons
aas just finished a series OF comic
lights here with record attendance
and attracting almost as much inter
ST as serious conflicts III which the
pest ma.adors in the game have APP
)eaied.
They we're further agitated when
* girls announced themselves a.
.toreadorss' and, on a Sunday after
loon. succeeded in dispatchlng six
bulls while their clown companions
amused the crowd with antics burles-
auing every hullfighter known TO the
game.
"What il to become of the noble
port O. bullfignting, inquired one
vriter. ''if. first of all, clowns are
allowed 10 make il apear ridiculous
md then senoritas are permitted to
enter the arena and attempt show
+ s1llp"
American visitors 10 Mexico gen
orally find mcfc enjoyment in the
conical fights than in the regular
games. IN the former no horses are
Iscd ai.hourh the bull i eventually
.illed. The & :teis, who display much
sili and athletic ability. perform al-
orts of rratcscue stunts with the
rr.. l y, S..-,,.. ~T,.r
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
CONGRESS IS CONVENED
IN AN EXTRA SESSION

sworn in as follows: clerk. William
Tyler Page; sergeant farms, Jo-
seph g. Rodgers; doorkeeper, Bert
Kennedy, and postmaster, Krank w.
Collier-all republican holdlovers.
State delegations sworn in by
Speaker Gillett.
Resolutions adopted appointing
committees to notify the President
and the Senate Of the assemblage OK
the House.
Election Of republicans aad .s.e-
mocrats to committees.
Adoption of rules and adjourn
ment until tomorrow.
The Senate program was similar
but more brief because of previous
organization. 1t provided:
Call to order by ce-Prcsident
Coolidge and opening prayer BY cha
plain.
Clerk George Sanderson reads
Presidents proclamation calling the
extra session.
Swearing in Of two new Senator's,
Norbeck of South Dakota and Bur-
sum of New Mexico, republicans,
who were not present during the cx-
ira session Of the Senate after
March A.
Roll call and declaration of cons
titutional quorum.
Resolutions appointing "a commit
ee-Senators Lodge of Massachus.
etts and Underwood Of Alabama, re-
publican. and democratic floor lead
ers, respectively, to notify Presi-
dent Harding Of the Senate's pres
ence, and Of committee for similar
notification OF the House.
Adjournment until tomorrow.
Few important changes in repub-
lican organization in either Senate
Of House were in prospect. Rep.
Mondell Of Wyoming, continued as
republican floor leader in the House
and Rep. Kitchin Of North Carolina
returned to that position for the de-
mocrats. Republican committee APP
portionment was increased and de-
mocratic reduced on all Senate and
House committees because Of the re-
publican gains in Congress. Chair
manships mostly remained unchang-
ed. Under new Senate rules, many
Senate minor committees were abol'
ished and Senators committee as
signments reduced.
The first legislation planned dur
ing the extra session is the Fordney
emergency tariff bill. Leaders hope
to get it into President HardinE's
hands this week, virtually in the
form in which it was vetoed by form
er President Wilson last March.
Permanent tariff revision II ex-
pected to follow the emergency bill
I in the House.
The Senate calendar il headed by
the $25, 100000 Colombian being
predicted although there IL vigor-
Gus opposition from large faction
Of republicans, who plan after to-
morrow to open the doors for de-
bate. II i expected that President
Harding's special message to the
Senate in extra session last month
will then be made public.
Immediate action is also planned
bv the Senate on many nominations.
A long list, including recess APP
pointments, is expected tomorrow
from the White House.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11


construction American affairs at
home and abroad is the theme Of
the Sixty Seventh Congress, as
sembling at noon today in extraor-
dinary session az the call Of Presi-
dent Harding. A vast expanse of le-
gislation, promising to prolong the
session confronts the new Congress
Programs Of the Senate and House
for today's opening were confined
to organization. The work Of the
new Congress, informally arranged
by possession conferences of lead
ers, awaited formal delineation, to-
morrow or Wednesday, in President
Harding's message. This was expect
ed to deal principally with domestic
affairs, tariff, internal revenue and
other home legislation. Peace and
other international problems were
scheduled for attention later in the
session.
The special session beginning to-
day-which will be the first Of three
marks the return of the republic
, an party to complete national con-
troll. Not since President Taft's
time have the White House, the Sen
ate and House and the government
departments ali been under republic
an rule. The Senate convenes with
50 republicans and 81 democrats
and the House with 300 republic.
ans and 1872 democrats, and one So
cialist.
Pre-eminent in the extra session
program is fiscal legislation. This
includes the Fordney emergency
tariff bill, in line for immediate ac-
tion, anti-dumping legislation, subs.
titution Of American for foreign
valuations Of imports, permanent
tariff revisions, a new internal re.
venue tax law, the budget system bill
and the soldiers bonus bill. Other
measures are those for reorganiza'
ton Of government departments
and for re-classification of fedora
salary and wage scales
The opening flood Of bills and re-
solutions which failed during tbs
last congress which adjournet
March 4 last, always begins in the
House. Introduction of Senate dill:
and resolutions comes tomorrow.
Most Of the Senate and House
members, new and old, were present
for today's opening. Although per
functory, the opening session alway:
is the magnet for spectators. Tbs
Senate having organized during III
special session after March A, inter
est today centered in the House pro
f.. ceediHgs.
The House program today follows
12 M.-William Tyler Page, clerk
called House to order.
Prayer by the chaplain and read
ing. BIZ the clerk, Of President Hard
ing's proclamation calling Congress
into extraordinary session.
Clerk Page calls the roll Of th'
House, BY states instead Of alphabet
ical membership.
Election Of Speaker, Rep. Gillet
\ Of Massachusetts,, former Speaker
being nominated from the republican
side, and Rep. Kitchin Of North Ca
rolina from the democratic side.
Speaker Gillett escorted to chair
I by a committee and after beint
sworn in delivers brief address.
House officers reelected ant
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
VALLEY scRIBFs COMING

The Lower Rio Crande VALLEY
Press Association VIII meet In
Brownsville this evening as guests
of the local newspaper men, The
scribes viii dine AZ the Manhattan
cafe at Z o'clock and after the din
ner there win be a general discussion
Of conditions affecting the news
papers Of this section.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
LONDON TINES SAYS
STRIKE SETTLEMENT
MAY BE PROLONGED
by The Associatci Pressl

LONDON, April 1.-The London
Times today warned its reades
against the expectation that strike
negotiations Will proceed smoothly
or work viii be Immediately resum-
ed, as the fundamental differences
between the two sides are still acute
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
NO SPECIAL SESSION
BEFORE MAY 18TH

AUSTIN, Texas. April 1l-After
a visit to the governor today, Speak
er Thomas Of the house Saii the spe-
eial session fthe legislature would
not be called until at least May Is,
unless some unexpected reason de-
velops.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
RECRUIT STATE CAVALRY

DALLAS. TEX, April 11-Plans
for recruiting to fill the places Of
men whose enlistments are expiring
IN the first cavalry brigade of the
Texas national guard were made at
meeting Of guard officers here
last night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
SUPREME COURT TO
HEAR MONTH DEBATE

WAsHINGToN. April III. -

WASHINGION- April II. - The
supreme court recOnvened today af-
ter the two weeks Easter recess, en-
tering upou solid month Of srgu-
ments- The court VIII suspend argu-
ments about thesmiddle Of May and
will convene publicly not more than
twice thereafter on decision days be
fore adiourning June IL or 20.
Several cases Of national import
anoc are listed for decision soon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
HUGHES Note
CAUSES ASTIR
IN JAP PRESS

TOXIC, Japan, April News
papers here give great prominence
70 the note of Secretary Hughes tc
tFre sslhvs on Tne SlbjecT Of fnaN1ates
in general and that of the island of
Yap IN particular
The opinion held III responsible but
unofficial circles is that the Amer
can note virtually implies another
peace conference.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11

HAVANA, April ll.-Jose Capa
blanca, the Cuban chess master, wor
the tenth game Of the worlds cham
pionship match with DR.. Emmanuc
Lasker last night. DR.. Lasker resign
ed after the 6Sth move. Capablanc'
has now won two games. Lasker non'
and eight have been drawn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-11
WEATHER FORECAST

Tonight ard Tuesday, fair ana
,--rer Iigb. easterly and southerly
winds TO coast
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1921-07-28
IN NvlTAkE


I Societatea 'sTransilvsnis's din
Farrell, Pa. are onosfe : invita- pc
fntreg poporul Roman din loo ii
jur : lua parte b Petreeefea !.
raniatA Gu Dams care - " tinea
SSmhxtx seara in 80 Iulie 1921 ii
Hala Societatii din s18 Dsrr Ave.
Farrell, Penna.
Inceputul Petrecerii y Il =
|orele Z seara.
Muxica din Younsu sutown, Ohio,
W distra on. public - difsrife
|arii de dams si:captece. rationale:
|. Sperind e onoratul public -
v d. sprijinul psntFu : reulitx
bun1, am rxmas salut1ndusv1 "
drag. Pretul De intrare Dtnii WI
Damele gratis, n
coniAstsl ~. 1ta veu y
(174 75). 81. l D 4, y
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1921-07-28
IN vITAR {

D-nul Teodor Muntean din CO.
muna Capalna judetul Tarnava-
Mica, are onoare a face cunOscut
casatoria sa Gu d-soara Paraschiva
Muntean. Il
D-soara Paraschiva Muntean,
din comma CuStelnic, judetul
Tarnava-M Mica, are onoare face
cunoscut casatoria sa Gu d-nul
Teodor Muntean.
!. 81 invita- Gu toata dragostea, pc
toate neamurile, consatenii, pre-
tinii 81 cunoscutii, din loc 81 jur,
lua parte la Celebrarea cununiei
ler religioase, care va avea loc,
Sambata in 13 August 1921, la
earele 3 p. m. in Biserica greco
catolica ''Sfintul George din
Canton, Ohio, precum 81 la dansul
81 masa care Sc va da in Hala Soc.
"Cuza Voda", din Massillon, 0.
Columbia Heights. Dansul Sc va
incepe la orele 5 p. m. lar masa
Sc va servi la orele $50 seara.
Afuzica George Boldi'' din
Canton, Ohio, va distra pc On.
oaspeti, GU cele mai frumoase arii
de dams 81 cantece rationale in
tot decursul petrecerei.
NASH, vor Fl dl George loan
dina Maria Blaga. din comma
Ungra, judetul Tarnava-Mare.
Pana la revedere, am ramas sa-
lntandu-va Gu dragoste.
M1Ru 81 NASH.
(173, 74-75).
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1921-07-28

Prezideaza dl Duiliu Zamfires.
Gu, in prezenta dior ministri;
generalul Averescu, Carotid, Ia
Ike Ionescu, Cudalbu, Goga, DOrl
Popovici, S. Nita, Argetoianu,
Groza.
d. Gen. AvERESCU: As deri
ca sedinta sd continue asta seara
pana la votarea legsi agrare.
d. IORGA: 0 asemenea decla-
ra sie nu trebue- sd porncasca de
pc banca ministeriala, parlamen-
tu! find liber sd lucreze cum
crede de cuviinta.
d. VAIDA protesteaza impo-
trivia ingaduirii persoanelor strei.
ne in incinta Camerei, atunci cand
deputatii nu sunt primiti nici pan
la votarea legii agrare.
0 VOCE: Stunt cei pedepsiti.
d. VAIDA: Cat timp sc judeca
o chestiune asa de importanta, al
Fl de dOrit sd sc ia masuri ca Sc
natorii prezenti la desbateri sd nu
participe la desbateri.
D. DR.. LUPU citeste textul re-
gulamentului Camerei care impie.
deca prelungirea sedintelor peste
ora II noaptea.
D. DUILIU ZAMFIRESCJJ res.
pinge cererea d-lui Vaida de a
MI Sc permite accesul in incintl
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ParlaI1nentul
CA n E R A

senatorilor.
D. DIR. A., DOBRESCU Sc expli-
Cd in chestiune persOnala Gu dl
, Take Ionescu. D-sa repeta acuza.
tia ,adusa d7lui Take lonescu, ca
in cariera sa de avocat 81 ON po-
lite a luat apararea intereselor
streine.
(Majoritatea cere chemarea la
ordine. Oratorul persista in. acuza-
title sale. Majoritatea pr0testeaza
vehement.
Sc naSte un tumult extraordi-
mar. Vociferari 81 de o parte 81 de
alta.
Presedintele pune in toiul tu-
multului la vot inchiderea discu-
tiei care sc admite. Sc voteaza a
poi art. 32 Gu amendamentul d-lui
Take Ionescu in huiduelile 81
flueraturile opozitiei.
Furia scandaiului atinge toate
,culmile. Presedintele anunta to.
) tusi deschiderea discutiei in jurul
art. 33.
| D. l .MIHALlCHE: Acum ma
multi ca orr cand Sc poate vedes
ce proportii luat lupta dintre
partidele democratice 81 oligar
hice pc terenul agrar. Credeti cj
| in acest chip votata legea, w aves
ca taria legala 81 morala une
'opere durabile!
| MA.JORITATEA: Da.
f, D. MIHALACHE: Asa intele.
geti sd reprezentati interesele. ce
lor IS la suta din populatia totalS
"a tarii!
| MAJORITATEA: Da.
PRESEDINTELE: E timpul 81
treceti la art. 33.
D. MLHALACHE declara Cd
d-sa indrasneste sd spue ca n are
lncredere in judecata nepartini
toare a magistraturii. (Vii pro
testari din bancile majoritatii).
E mai bine sd al curajul pare
rii decat sd invaluesti ceeace crezi
Justitia ori cand va fl indrept&
tita sa inlature prescriptiile legi
agrare pc motiv ca art. 19 dir
Constitute Sc impotriYsste. r
D. AVERESCU: Ceeace hotS
rim asta-seara, Gu sau fara vol,
| d-voastra, va fl inserts in Consti
tntie 81 nu W mai putea ii voEb,
de c0ntrDversa iuridica. \,
Du MIHALACHE: Char dae
ar Il asa, ceace s'a hotarit asta-sar;
este un pret nedrept de 40 de or
arenda, impovxrxtor 81 pentru ii
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1921-07-28
ANUNT
IMPORTANT

Sc cauta 200 oameni -. lucra.
tori de canale de gaz lucru de
companie. (pipe line). Sc cere sd
lie ROmani.
= Plata $2.75 pc ii.
: Sc pleas.a din Pittsburgh Au-
gust 8, 1921.
Pentru informatiuni q sc adre.
g Ia Domnul THOMAS ALOE o.
Domnul II. ROMANO.
~ Third Ave. Pittsburyh Pa'
f173-7S).
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De vINZARE

I'm salon, patru mese de bill
ard, 2 scaune de Barberie, .un
restaurant Gu 20 de mese 81 toate
cele necesare Ia restaurant. POzi-
tic foarte buna 81 afacere renta-
bila.
DOritOrii sd Sc adreseze Ia:
TEOFu ASDREI
les Broadway Salem, Ohio.
(2-4-6-6 Aug.)