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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
WILL ATTACK
dean PROLAW
AT new ANGLE
Senator Burkett Declares
Law COnflicting-Is Is in
Austin For Purpose

AUSTIN. Tex, Nov. Senatqs
Joe Burkett II here today To attack
the constitutionality Of the Dean pro-
hibition law from a new angle, sub
hitting his appeal to the court Of
criminal appeals.
He announced that he will attack
the law from a conflicting standpoint,
holding that in 1919 the legislature
passed law declaring it misde-
meanor to unlawfully sell intoxieat-
ing liquor"
At that time, Burkett said. local
option was in effect in numbers OF
counties in the state and the law
was passed primarily to make unlaw-
full sale Of liquor punishable but has
never been repealed and the Dean
law does not carry a clause repeating
the law, conflicting IL, Ne pointed out
Burkett's conclusion il that there are
two laws against selling intoxicat.
ing liquors, one making it misde-
meanor and the other a felony. lie
Is representing clients in Eastland
county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02

CONVENTION HALL, Kansas,
City,. Mo-, Nov. 2=The American
Legion adopted the Americanization
committees report this morning.
One clause urging that clemency be
not given Eu. ne Debs was adopted
amid cheers, rising and shouting.
The committee On Americanism in
It's report today to the Legion con
vcntion urged more stringent exam
ination of immigrants and closer sup
ervision Of radicals. In regard To
the question Of Japanese immigra-
tion the report requested that the
convention reaffirm its stand on the
subject in two previous conventions.
The use Of English only in the coun-
try's public schools was urged and
it asked that teachers be required TO
take the oath of allegiance
The. convention adopted the re-
solution reaffirming the attitude Of
the last convention relative TO ad-
just compensation.
A resolution castigating Colonel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
HAM LEWIS THINKS
SCRAP WILL MAKE
MARSHALL NOMINEE

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 2-Form
er United States Senator James HAM
ilton Lewis of Illinois said today
that the conflict between the McAdoo
and Cox forces over the organization
of the democratic national commit
tee would make former Vice-Presi-
dent Marshall the nominee for pre-
sident in 1924. Lewis advocated abo-
lition Of the national committee and
and other party national committees,
declaring they were not NEEDED for
the elections.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
LAY PLANS TO
BUILD TRUNK
HIGHWAY soon
Over 100 Delegates Attend
O-S-T- Meeting Judge
Dancy Presides

Alice. Tex, Nov. 2=Plans for a
paved highway from Brownsville 10
San Antonio were laid at a meeting
called here last night by the Old
Spanish Trail Association and at
tended by over a hundred delegates
representing every county involved.
The route viii run north from
Brownsville to Harlingen, Thence
west to Pharr, with an extension to
McAlIen and Mission; thence north
through Hidalgo, Brooks, Jim Wells
and San Patricio vcounties to Ma
this; thence northwest through San
Patricio, Live Oak, Atascosa and
Bexar counties.
County Judge Oscar Dancy of
Brownsville, presiding at the after
noon session, reported that Cameron
county had eleven miles Of concrete
road built and plans laid for compile
tion Of the balance of 21 1-2 miles.
Devine, county engineer, of Hidal-
go county, reported the county start
ed construction of 81 miles between
Edinburg and the Brooks county line,
and would vote on a million and
half in bonds November 22nd. to
complete the highway throught Hi
dalgo County. Reports from every
county showed that has either started
or the people are ready to go ahead
and carry through the project under
the auspices Of the Old Spanish Trail.
This will be first completed hard
surfacerd highway between any two
Texas points Of Importance.
Judge w. c. McCrory. state high
way department, addressed the meet
ing on State and Federal Aid. He left
last night TO visit town Of valley to-
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02

MISSION, Texas, Nov. 2-After
eluding suspicion for more than 20
years and ia that time becoming q
wealthy man, Louis Mal:et, IS, is tc-
day confined in a narrow cell Of the
ramshackle city Jail here. He is held
on the charge of being an escaped
convict. Millet acknowledged his
identity to Rangers R. A. Boyd and
w. S. Peterson. who made the ar
rest.
In December, 1900, Mllet was
sentenced to five years in the state
penitentiary on two counts, charged
with horse stealing. In June. 1901.
while serving his sentence at the
Huntsville prison farm, he escaped.
Changing his name to that OF
Villareal, his mothers maiden name,
he settled near here and married.
From this marriage twin girls mere
born IL years ago. Shortly /after
their advent his wife died and he re-
EzNHmed. Neither his first III sec
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
TEN MARKS
SPOUSE PRICE
BERLIN NOW

BERLIN, Nov 2-The numerous
matrimonial bureaus Of Berlin. where
a spouse may be had for the pay
ment Of 10 marks registration fee.
are dcing q rushing business. The
advertislns columns 0f The newspa-
pers are being utilized, prospects"
are being bombarded with letters and
circulars ext0lling the advantages
and virtues Of the several bureaus
are being scattered broadcast.
The marriage literature makes its
principal appeal to the home-loving
instinct" Of men, who are in much
greater demand in the marriage mar
ket than women.
The press agents. however. are not
always discriminating or discreet = in
the selection Of "eligible males. ;"
One bureau sent a letter to q mar
ried man with large family urging
him to marry happily; dent select
your acquaintance at random from
the streets; send US your photograph
ana 10 marks and wen find you q
good wife"
The man became very indignant
and wrote a scornful letter about il
to his favorite newspaper.
Most Of the marriages arranged
through the matrimonial bureaus are
Of women more or less advanced in
years, and Of doubtful physical at
traction, but with substantial bank
accounts, and young men oct Of work
or weary Of working, said the agent
of a bureau. The financial arrange
snents are agreed upon before the
marriage.
One young man vino accepted a
much older woman a. wife after she
had assured him she had money 70
support them, brought suit for divor-
-e alleging he had been deceived and
that the woman really had very lit
tie money. The woman admitted
she had misreprcsented her income
but declared she felt justified because
cf the lonely life she had been liv-
ing, with no opportunity to become
acquainted with manageable men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
L.&C. STRIKE
MATTER GOES
TOU.S.COURT

HOUSTON. Texas, Oct. 2-The
controversy of the striking trainmen
of the international & Great North
ern railroad will 90 before Judge
J. c. Hutcheson Of the United States
district court az $50 o'clock this af-
ternoon. James A. Baker, receiver
for the railroad. conferred with
Judge Hutcheson Tuesday afternoon
submitting the record Of the con-
ference Of union representatives and
company officials. The union re-
quested consideration or the rein
statement Of the men. Judge Hut
cl-eson asked the receiver to file an
application for the advice directions
and il l. expected this viii be done
today in advance Of the hearing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. p
Americas war heroes reunited in
peace, passed In review here yester-
day before Marshal Foch Of France,
supreme allied military commander,
and wartime chiefs Of the entente
nations who led them 10 victory.
Veterans from every state In the
union marched in the great pageant
Of the country's one-time armed
strength--the annual parade Of the
American Legion. It was probably
the greatest demonstration of its
kind the Legion will ever have, as
it brought together again the great
leaders of the war and a stream of
marching Legionaires that may new
cr again be surpassed in numbers.
Approximately forty thousand vet
Grams were in line, according TO tha
best estimates.
Several hundred thousand zpecta-
tors jammed the parade route to ac-
claim the veterans and distinguished
visitors from abroad.
Marshal Foch with General John
j. Pershing, General Armando Diaz
Of Italy, Lieutenant General Baron
Jacques Of Belgium, Admiral Earl
Beatty OF Great Britain and Admiral
Hugh Rodman OF the American
navy, and Vice President Coolidge
and Major General John A. LeJeune
watched the parade. from big re-
viewing stand.
Men in civilian clothes marched
shoulder to shoulder with those who
had again donned their uniforms
brought together In the democracy
Of common service. The old spirit
Of discipline and training was evi-
dent throughout the parade. however
a. the veterans strode along in
platoon formation and snapped a.
lutes TO the reviewing Officers.
Preceded by the military band
President 0bregon Of Mexico sent
to the convention as a mark Of
courtesy, the allied leaders rode at
the head of the procession until the
reviewing stand was reached. They
dropped out and took the places al
loted them. They found a disting-
uished company. including Vice
President Coolidge and the govern
ors cf several states, already there.
Marshal Foch and General Perish
ing arrived first. In their party was
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker. the
American ace. They were followed
closely by General Diaz and Cen
cral Jacques, with Admiral Earl
Beatty and Admiral Rodman not
far behind.
The officers had hardly time 10
settle themselves before they were
compelled to salute the colors flying
i'm front of motor ears bearing the
35 congressional medal of honor
men. and the parade had officially
begun.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Nov. p
What Is described a. one Of the
most important collections of ancient
documents yet discovered, consisting
of more than 100 legal papers dat-
ing from the reigns of the Roman
emperors Augustus, Tiberius, Caligu-
Ia and Claudius has been brought
here by Professor Francis w. Kelsey
OF the University Of Michigan, Prof
essor Kelsey spent some time N
Egypt in search of records. The col
lection il held 10 be important be-
cause IL reveals the life of the people
during the early Christian era.
The records obtained by Profes-
sor Kelsey constitute "A part Of the
files of a record office in or near
Iebtunis, Egypt and were discovered
four months ago. They are written
on papyrus and are chiefly in Greek
a few being Denote. They are
believed to have heen covered with
sand soon after the record office
fell and with few exceptions are pre-
served perfectly.
The earliest record Is dated A.
ID. and bears the signature Of wo-
man who agreed not 10 bring claim
against her brothers. Another re-
cord. Of the same period. H. con-
tract Of common law marriage
Among the other records are con-
tracts OF sale covering both personal
and real property, including lands,
vineyards and houses. There also
are leases. agreements regarding
loans, contract Of indemnity, re-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
Most Important Collection OF
Ancient Documents is Brought
TO the University OfMicliigan

ceipts for wages, receipt for dow
cry. official orders, petitions n pub
lie officials. tax receipts, documents
relating to transferring ownership
of slaves and part of registry of
deeds.
What is held to be the most inn
portant record is in the form of a
roll more than seen feet long and
written on both sides. II il said 70
be a perfect example Of an ancient
book or scroll of the kind mention
ed in the Bible. particularly IN the
Book Of Revelations The scroll.
dated AZ. A. ID. contains on one side
abstracts of number NJ contracts
and On the other Il a registry of the
contracts. written in the record Of
flee Of the second year Of Emperor
Claudius.
Between 10 and Is years VIII be
required to decipher all Of the re-
cords and to explain them in their
relation to Roman history. according
to Professor Kelsey. The Universe
ty professor declared there could ne
no question as to the authenticity of
the records.
Another collection brought To the
University BY the Professor 'hcludes
d papyrus book ~ ~ leaves in which
are written the incantatior~ and
formulas used TN a master magician
There are charms and curses for VA
rious occasions. one being n love
charm. In the prayers God anl the
angels are invoked a. well - the
pagan deities Of Egypt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
FLOWERS FROEf GREAT
BRITAIN'S DOMINI0NS
TO GO INTO WREATH

LONDON, Nov. 2-Red roses
from Great Britain, white
chrysanthemums. maple leaves
arum lilies from overseas do
minions, violets and forgetme-
nots from Wales. shamrocks
from Ireland, heather from
Scotland. viii have a place i'm
in a wreath which Mrs. Julia Me-
Cudden, mother or British sol
dier who fell in the war, will
place on the tomb Of the Amer
ican unknown soldier az Airing
ton on November IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
CHINA'S ATTENTION
CALLED TO INTEREST

WASHINGTON, NJ. C., Nov 2
The attention NJ the Chinese govern
mcnt was called through Minister
Schurman AZ Peking 10 the serious
ness Of the failure Of that govern
ment 70 meet its obligations in con-
nection with the payment of princip-
nj and semi-annual interest on the
S5,50O.O00 lean extended by the
Continental and Commercial Trust
g. Savings Company Of Chicago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
FORMER MONARCH Is
LEAVING HUNGARY;
IT MAY BE EXILE

BUDAPEST, Nov. 2-Former En-
peror Charles today il en- route Of
Hungary to begin what appeared to
be permanent exile. The former En-
press Zita left TIFFANY yesterday for
Dunafoeldvur, a town on the Danu-
be below Budapest and there they
boarded the British gunboat Glow
worm. Arrangements were made to
land the erstwhile monarchs at Gal
atz, Roumania.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
FIFTH ADVANCE In
CRUDE OIL PRICE
NOTED ON MARKET

PITTSBURG, Pa. Nov. 2-The
fifth advance in the price or oils III
the last thirty days was noted at the
opening of the market here today.
Pennsylvania crude advanced fifty
cents 10 four dollars d barrel Ca
bell. quoted az $2.6l. Somerset $2-40
Somerset light S2.65 were Up 25
cents a barrel. Raeland advanced
10 cents and. Corning IS unchanged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
PROPOSE BEER And
WINE TAX TO PAY
SOLDIERS BONUS

WASHINGTON; ID. C.. Nov. 2
A bill 10 lcgalize and place u four
per cent tax on beer and light wines
To be used in defraying the cost Of
the soldiers bonus has been drafted
by Representative Brennan (republic-
am; of Michigan, to be presented to
congress. he announced today, as soon
MS the American Legion convention
at Kansas City has acted on the bonus
question
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
SUTTON COUNTY MAN
FOUND DEAD, BULLET
HOLE In HIS HEAD

SAN ANGELO, Tex, Nov. p
James G. Barton, 40. county sheep
man, was found dead this morning
with d bullet hole in his head on his
ranch eight miles northwest Of Sono-
"a. Officers are investigating.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
BROWNSVILLE TEXAS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON NOVEMBER IS
GRAPEFRUIT RAIDS
NEWEST CRIME In
HIDALCO DISTRICT

A new type cf crime has reach
the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Nightly raids - grapefruit or
chards in Hidalgo county has re-
suited in great deal Of complaint
on the part Of orchard owners and
farmers who told Officers that the
thieves in their hast,- to gather
the fruit are doing great damage
to trees and branches. Officers are
on the alert in the Mission Sec
tion to apprehend the marauders.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
ITALY'S UNKNOWN
SOLDIER is PAID
HOMAGE BY PEOPLE

ROME. Italy. Nov. 2-Solemn re
verence by king and peasant was
paid 10 Italy's unknown soldier, the
symbol of her 100000 dead when a
body arrived in Rome this morning
and was transported on a gun car
riage to the Church Of Santa Maria
Delgi Angeli. II will lie there in
state until final intermcnt Friday
in the "altar Of the country" under
the Victor Emmanuel monument
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
HALLOWEEN PRANK FATAL

PORTARTHUR. Texas, Nov. p
Abel Butte. 10. died here late yes
terday from a fractured skull, caus-
ed early IN the day when his auto
mobile collided with a telephone
pole placed across the street. pre-
sumably AZ 4 Halloween prank.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
ARMISTICE DAY TO
BE DECLARED U.S..
NATIONAL HOLIDAY

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. Nov. 2
Armistice Day will be declared a ma
tional holiday in honor Of Americas
unknown soldier who will be buried
that day at Arlington. Congressional
action on a resolution requesting the
president and state governors TO
proclaim the day a holiday was COM
pIsted today with adoption in the
senate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
SUSPECT ARRESTED

NEW YORK, Nov. 2-Thc first
arrest in connection with the hold
up Of the mail truck at Broadway
and Leonard streets Oct. "a and the
theft of cash and securities valued
at more than $1,0O0,0O0 was made
last night when George Denmange,
30, broker, was held on a charge
of being implicated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
COFFEE MAN DIES

SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Nov. p
William Holland. Sr., aged 93 years
veteran tea and coffee merchant of
this city, died here in a hospital
Tuesday. He had been engaged in
this trade for so years. and his FAM
lily followed it more than 100 years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
MEXICAN SOLDIER
Is KILLED AFTER
REFUSING TO HALT

"A Mexican soldier. stationed a. a
guard on the Mexican side Of the in
ternational bridge, was shot and kill
ed nj am early hour Tuesday morn
ing after he had refused TO obey the
comsnd Of an officer to halt The
MIN was shot through the abdomen.
The officer has been taken in charge
pending an investigation Of the oc-
currence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
One MAN BURNS TO
DEATH, THREE HURT;
HOTEL DESTROYED

BROWNWOOD, Texrs, Nov. 2
w. p. Reavis, 65. Of Locker. Texas,
was burned TO death and three men
injured in an early morning fire
that destroyed the Harper hotel
here. T. B. Hugh. sheriff Of Brown
county. jumped from a second story
window and was seriously injured.
Homer ReHviE IL Ebony ard Bob
Martin of Brentwood were slightly
injured. Tie loss ~ estimated at
$4,000. The origin MI the fire i5
undetermined.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
HULLPOLICY
FOR PARTY TO
Be MILITANT
Proposes to Disseminate
Facts Of "Shortcomirgs"
of Administration

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 2-Develop-
ment Of the democratic national COM
mittec into the "most militant. ef-
ficient organization" within his cap
acity and dissemination Of facts con
cerning the shortcomings" "a the
present national administration
among the average citizens" ~ In
brief to bc the policy a Cordell
Hull, the new democratic chairman
as outlined today to The Associated
Press. Hull expects 40 leave today
for Washington.
The new chairman's policies were
briefly outlined as follows:
1.-THE first step in administering
the affairs of the committee viii be
to pay off the present indetedness
and create good atmosphere for its
work. We shall also proceed imme-
diatcly with the establishment Of
systematic and thorough 0rganiza-
tion in the various states and coun-
ties. In this connection we shall
strive to maintain an efficient pub
Lefty bureau 10 get unbiased and nc
curate facts relating 70 the short
comings of the republican admins
tration before average citizens.
The people have been fed up on
q vest amount Of Misrepresentation
misinformation and falsehoods con-
cerning the true record Of the de-
mocratic administration in the pc
riod since 1918. Subsequent events
and daily happenings exploded
vast number of these falsehoods
which at times were very dangerous.
We will make every possible effort
to develop the democratic national
committee into the most militant
and efficient organization III with
IN our power 10 40 ~"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
10000 MEN WALK
OUT In STRIKE in
INDIANACOAL AREA

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Nov. p
Work in the Indiana coal fields il
practically at standstill today as the
result cf the wallxout Of 10000 men
employed in 500 mines in the state,
according TO early reports 70 union
headquarters al Terre Haute.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
PUBLIC DEBT REDUCED

WASHINGTON, ID. G. Nov. 2
Reduction of about $465,000, 900 in
the public debt In October was an
nounced today nv the treasury.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
HARDING CELEBRATES
HIS 56TH BIRTHDAY

WASHINGTON ID. c.. Nov q
President Harding celebrated his
seth birthday today quietly at the
White House.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
LONGSHOREMEN co OUT

New Orleans, La. Nov 2--LarEc
numbers of union longshoremen fail
"a to report to work here today. Inc
walkout affects about $500 workers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 2
The democratic members Of the house
III conference today unanimously
adopted a resolution expressing
appreciation and thanks" for the
able leadership of George White as
chairman Of the national committee
and ccngratulating the committee on
the selection of Cordell Hull as his
successor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
WEATHER FORECAST
Tonight and Thursday fair; light
to moderate northerly winds:

The following weather observa-
tions, covering the 24-hour period
ending mt a. m. today, are report
eI by Mrs. A. w. Reed, United
States voluntary weather observer:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02
CLEMENCY FOR DEBS IS
OPPOSED BY AMERICAN
LEGION, ACTION SHOWS

George Harvey for a speech made
soon after his arrival in England
was included in the resolution COM
mittee's report. The resolution
was greeted with cheers and shouts
of<'You tell 'em."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-02

Easy 10 hnndiFW Well balanced.
Large Wheels Huilt Strong
Built fOr service nnd satisfaction.
ALAMO IRON WORKS
San Antonio
New Ulm review., 1921-11-16
HAS FINE PICTURE.


Persons Of middle age who have con-
vinced themselves that life has yielded
up its full share to them and there is
nothing left for them, will do we'll to
see Conrad in Quest of His Youth, !"
the new William DeMille Paramount
production starring Thomas Meighan,
which will be shown at the Lyric
theatre Friday and Saturday.
In this picture, Mr.. Meighan plays
the title role of Conrad Warrener, and
shows how youth may be regained.
The picture deals with his quest. He
first seeks happiness in re-iving the
romances of his childhood, but each
attempt in this direction only plunges
him more hopelessly into old age.
He finally falls in love with beauti-
full girl whom he thinks is stranded
actress, who to his surprise proves to be
the Countess of Darlington, who, be
fore her marriage, was popular Lon
don show girl He then discovers that
to be young one must be in love.