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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23

TORESPOND TO
RINDJP OF FUND
That Towns Entire Quota in
Channel Fund Now in Bank
Chicago Contribution

The Chamber of Commerce direct
ors at their meeting on Monday night
discussed ways and means for clos
ing up the Brazos Santiago channel
fund. c. L. Jessup, vice president.
agreed to become responsible for the
completion of the fund in several Of
the Valley towns.
Pursuant 60 that plan. Mr.. jessnp
sent out letters to per~ursFs- -frFt7Y-'ss'
In these various communities. rhe let
ter to Lyford reached that town in
the early mail this morning. At q
O'Clock Mr. Jessup had a telegram
from G. r. Craig Of Lyford stating
that Lyford's full quota in the chan
mel fund campaign would be in the
bank By noon, making Lyford the
first town % respond one hundred
per cent to the final rally. Lyford's
quota was s937.50.
On opening his mail this morning
Mr.. Jessup found another communi-
cation Of interest in connection with
the channel fund. IL was from an Old
college friend, T. J. Cox OF 6214
Dorchester avenue, Chicago. Mr.. Cox
enclosed a check for $50 which he
asked to be applied to the channel
rns rs his donation To the cause.
Mr.. Cox, Mr.. Jessup said, sent the
contribution without solicitation on
the part of any one, and evidently
was moved to do 50 from familiarity
with the proposition by having kept
In touch with it through The Herald.
Mr.. Cox. according to Mr.. Jessup,
has not been in Brownsville in thir-
teen years.
Arrangements are being made by
the board Of directors Of the Cham
her of Commerce to organize for the
final drive in the campaign to. close
M the channel fund. Approximately
$4,000 i the amount OF the short
age. and Mr.. Jessup this morning
said he believed that with proper ef-
fort the amount could be secured
within the next two weeks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
MARINE GUARD
FIRES AT TWO
MEN ON TRAIN
tEy The Associated Prcs~)

PITTSBURG. Pa. Nov. 23-Pri-
vate Waserman Of the Marine
Corps. guarding a Baltimore 4 Ohio
mail train from Washington to Pitts
burg early today, near Washington
Junction. Maryland. discovered two
me attn the door Of the car. He
fired on them with 4 shot gun. One
Ian dropped off the train and the
other swung out on hand rail of
the ear. was later captured and
srought here.
The prisoner told officers that he
was a mechanic ard had been en-
Dioycd III Buffalo. He said hc re-
Gently went 70 Philadelphia and join
cd organization known ~ the IN
tcrnational Association Of Migratory
Workmen and when captured was
en- route with a companion TO Pitts
burg.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23

Rifles and pistols In the haHds
OF the officers and rifles and shot
guns in the hands Of the supposed
whiskey smugglers figured IN the
battle which took place at point
in the bend Of the Rio Grande about
five hundred yards up the river from
the international bridge.
Customs Inspector r. ID. Brown
and Texas Rangers III. M. Wallace
and John Hensley were the officers
who participated in the fight They
arrested three Of five members Of
the first band, which they were after
when they ran into the second band,
one Of them being boy Of ia years
The other two escaped, one OF them
being arrested about midnight BY
the same party Of officers. All the
members Of the second band. which
put up the gun fight, made their es-
cape.
This morning complaints were filed
against Jeusus Marroquin. Guadalu-
pe Garcia and FIorentino Barrientos.
all charged with having liquor in
their possession. The boy who gave
his name as Manuel Saldivar, will
probably be turned over 70 Sheriff
Van, the Officers said. The seizures
included four gallons Of mescal, six
quarts or whiskey and twelve bot
ties Of tequila. Part Of this liquor
was found this morning early when
officers returned to the scene Of last
nights fight. Two bladders Of mes
cal and bottle of whiskey were
dropped by the men in their flight.
No trace Of the second party Of
supposed smugglers has been found.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
POUND AND HALF OF
BONES EXHIBITED IN
TRIAL OF BLUEBEARD

VERSAILLES. Nov. 80. A small
tin box containing pound AMI half
m bones was passed around today for
examination ", the jury trying Blue
heard I.audru fnr the murder - ten
women ana boy Thr prosecution
riairas that the contents II the h"x are
all The bones NJ human victims Some
fragments are :" small they had to he
examined with microscopes
The defense challenges the au-
thenticity Of the bones. attaching
great Importance to it, claim that the
police agents search Landru's villa
without finding such evidence of
violence. although the Paris police
claimed to have found them III April
Of the same year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
FIRE
Loss EARLY
TODAY HEAVY
Especial to The Herald)

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas. Nov
Damage to the amount Of about
$l5O.0OO is estimated TO have been
done by a fire which at an early
hour today partially destroyed the
Uehlinger building. two story
structure occupied by the Gugen-
heim-Cohn Company, dry goods mer-
chants. the Thomas Pharmacy, and
several offices. Building contents
carry insurance. The Corpus Chris
ii National Bank Building. separat-
"a fror. the Uehlinger building by
"A narrow court. caught fire in the
second story from the flames III the
Uehlinger building. and sustained
some damage.
Other businesses in the vicinity
were damaged BY water.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
HIDALG0C0. .AD0PTSBIGR IGROADBONDISSUE
OFFICERS BATTLE ONE
BAND Of SMUGGLERS IN
CHASING NGANOTHER BAND

While chasing one band of five
alleged whiskey smuggiers. party
Of the United States customs officers
and Texas rangers last night about
3 o'clock ran foul of another band
which they engaged in a running RI
fle and pistol battle that continued
about five minutes. and in which
from thirty TO fifty shots were ex-
changed. So far as known the only
casualty was one horse, which was
later found dying from a gun wound.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
FoRp.NEwRERRY CASE

WANII1NtfTUN. ID q. Nov. y. =
The senate today agreed 60 dispose ~ the
Ford -Newberry election contest early IN
January. The agreement was unanimous
and provides that the ease viii ~ consid-
cred 10 the exclusion Of all else on the
fourth calendar day ~ the session. with
limit of debate after two days ~ lis-
cussion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
FLYING AUTOMOBILE
NEW DEVELOPMENT
IN INVENTIVE FRANCE

PARIS. Mov. 23-Thc flying auto
mobile II the latest development In
the French aero world. A success
full demonstration of Az ordinary
automobile with folding wings. two
engines. one for land going and the
other for air travel. was held recent
IN ut Buc Seine -ct-OiSc. The ma
chine performed all the usual feats
Of the airpIanc and also the auto
mobile.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
MORE TERRITORY is
OUT OF QUARANTINE

WASHINGTON. II. c., Nov. "a
A total area Of 29.563 square miles
in Texas. Georgia. Louisiana. and
North Carolina We're released from
federal quarantine 20 prevent the
spread Of Texas fever IN cattle, the
Department of Agriculture announ-
ced today This Is y per cent Of
the area originally quarantined.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
DIPLOMATIC STATUS
WITH GERMANS RESUMED

PARIS, Nov. 23-Diplomatic rcln-
tions between the American and Ger
man embassies here. which were bro
ken off in 1917. were reestablished
yesterday afternoon when Ambassa-
dor Herrick made a formal call on
Wilhelm Won Kaufbeuren, former
German ambassador.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
SCHOOL DIPLOMAS GO
TO PRISON INMATES
Declared Better Scholars
Than Average Collegian

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. %
Diplomas were awarded five hundred
prisoners Of the Eastern Penitentiary
by the Pennsylvania State College,
the warden announced. The warden
quoted the college professors as say
ing that the prisoners were better
scholars than the average college
students.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
DEATH SENTENCE FOR
NEGRO is AFFIRMED

AUSTIN. Tex. Nov. 23-The
death sentence Of George Mckinley
Grace, negro. convicted in Bexar
county of criminal assault, was af-
firmed the second time IN the court
Of criminal appeals today. This is the
final judgement and h. must pay
the penalty.
Another McLennan county case
was dismissed by the court today On
account Of two women being on the
grand jury that returned the indict-
ment
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
DEATH CAUSE UNKNOWN

DALLAS. Texas. Nov. ~. - It mas
be two or three days before the cause #
The death w Mrs. Auda Odell snow IN
known. according 70 the city chemist who
j. making an analysis NJ her stnmnrh.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
WEATHER FORECAST

Tonight and Thursday, partly
cloudy; somewhat unsettled; con
tinued warm; 'ght 10 moderate
southeast to south winds.
The following weather observa-
tions, covering the 24-hour period
ending at "a. III. today are report
ed NV Mrs. "A. w. Reed. United
States voluntary weather observer;
Maximum temperature ...... S3.H
Minimum temperature .---- hS
Barometer 3O.0G
Temperature at Noon ...... $3.50
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
MARBLE MEN WILL GO
TO PRISON FOR TIME
[Bv INC Associnted Press

NEW YORK, N. Y. Nov. 23-Four
active members of the Tile. Granite
and Mantle Manufacturers and Deal
ers' Association. who were among
those who pleaded guilty last week
to violating the Sherman antitrust
law. today were given jail sentences
Of two TO four months and fined
$1,000 each.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
ANTi-mEOIcAL sEER BILL SIGNED

WASHINGTON. I'D. T.. Nov ~. ---
The antimedical beer bilI was signed to-
day hy the president.
Prohibition advocates in congress soon
after publication Of ATr. Palmers ruling
evolved the hill which, in somewhat
changed the form. today was made the
law 0f the land.
Anti-prohihitionlsts principally M the
senate. waged determined fight. which
. resulted IN the final legislative action
being held OFT for several months
Treasury officials. because w the inn
pending legislation. withheld issuance 81
their regulations making prescriptions
for beer possible until the last ~ the
month.
Since the regulations were issued about
half dozen brewers obtained permits
Tor the manufacture of beer for medical
purposes but owing 70 the numerous
changes mane necessary NV the inStrnc-
tions TO prohibition agents and other ~
firials. n f. not believed thar much heer
has been prescribed as medicine
The hin signed tarlay. in addition e.
cutlawlnT medical beer. provides that
not moro than one-faurth ~ gallon
u< vinous liquor or vinnuS or =pirltnnus
liquors. separately or IN the aggregate.
containing more than half pint of alcn-
hcI. may he prescribed III fen DAYS: that
physicians he limited to one hundred pre-
rcriptions w such liquor fpr ninety days
unless an extraordinary reason is pre-
scnled: that importatinns w sTfrltunns
or vinous Honor y prohibited until the
amount on hand i insufficient a. supply
thc rurrcnt need FOR nnT-bcvcrHge pur-
poses; that private residences shah not
w. searched without " search warrant.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23

WASHINGTON. ID. O.. Nov 23--
The appointment by Japan Of Ma
senao Hanahara. vice foreign min
ister. as delegate To the arms con-
ference was communicated today TO
the state department.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
CONGRESS TO
ADJOURN Sine
DIE TONIGHT
Regular Session viii Convene
December Extra Ses-
sion Began April IL

WASHINGTON. NJ. C.. Nov. 2S. ~
Sine die adjournment of congress * ex.
perted tonight bringing to an end the ex4
tra session called April IL.
The regular session wiz be convened
on December H.
The debate ga the tax bin will be re-
sumrd early to-day under the unanimous
consent and agreement for final vote
not later than y o'clock this afternoon
Immediately after the senate acts the
bill will b. sent to the president and he
cimr law when hr signs III
None n the tax reductions provided
will nc felt before next year and the fun
fierce ~ many e them will nor De re-
Elected hy the taxpayers pockcthoDk nn-
III 1929. by thar year II Is estimated
that the nations tax bill win he cut
$S:i5.2WO.0f'U fr,zn S34OD, 100000. thr 49,
tinated load this year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
SPOT COTTON

Middling, Houston, 1850; Galvest-
on, 1850.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23
$1,25O,OOO IS AMOUNT
OF ISSUE WHICH GOES
over BY VOTE OF 4O-1

dalgo county hard surface road east
and west and north and south across
the county.
BY towns. the vote was as follows
McAIIen-For, 2O9; against. 17.
Mission-For, 1872; against, 10.
Mercedes-For, AIS against. 10.
Edinburg-For, 145; against, "a.
Sam fordyce--For. 10: against, o.
Donna-For, 263; against, 3.
Pharr-San Juan--For, 147; against
II
Robert II. lewis Of McAlIen. form
secretary n the Chamber of Com.
merce Of that city, who IL IN Browns
vile today, said that the success Of
the road bond election III Hidalgo
county means that that county in
the next few years will have one of
the finest road systems in the state.
tie said that the plan Il 10 build
some sections OF the road with con-
crete foundation. owing "a the nature
Of the soil, but that the new cons
truction mainly will be firm gravel
foundations, with bituminous sur
face Of some kind.
ain sections OF the county where
there appears TO be some opposition
to the issue, "Mr Lewis said. ''it
was caused largely by some disagree
mcnts over other questions to which
the bond proposition fell a victim.
We believe, however, that this feel
ing will soon be wiped out, which
leaves the county virtually q unit
on the proposition Of modern sys-
tenn Of highways"
Dir. Lewis says that there was u
great deal of iuhiIation all over Hi
daIgo county over the road issue,
which had support Of every newspap-
er in the county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23

Also Cable Wire. Smooth Wire
and Staples. a complete Vine.
Send us your inquiries.
ALAMO IRON WORKS
SAN ANTONIO. TENAS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-23

| n to Is b. pI Fairbanks Morse
and Kreuger Atlas Oil Engines
in stock. Centrifugal Pumps.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18

shen my baby was born than ! ussd %
,iler With my periods before took
f.ydis E. PinEham's Vegetable Com
your medicine and shail always recon-
a,snd Il ys.y highly; "-nis. h. b
How can women who aro weak and
kickly expect o. hope % become mothers
II healthy ehildrenf Thoir 6rst duty y
o themselves. Thsy should oveecoms
he derangemant q debility that u
drsseine t6sm down, ga shsngthsn
by taking Lydia e. Pinkham's Yege-
|tsble Compound and then they vim b
b . position b Rive thsir children tho
blessing Of . good constitution.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18

II you are afflicted with any
form Of skin disorder, you are well
acouainted with the flaming, burn
ing itching that these diseases pro-
duce.
impurity or disorder In the blood,
and there II no real and genuine
relief within your reach until sucn
Impurities are removed.
S.S.S. has given great satistac-
tien IN the treatment Of these diS'
The Keota news., 1921-03-18
Eruptions of the Skin
Cause Torturous Itching

orders, because Il IL such . thor
ou1hly satisfactory blood purifier.
Il cleanses the blood Of all impurt.
ties. and thus counteracts the 81.
fects Of the germs that attack the
skin. o.
Begin taking S.s.s. today, and Y
you will write . complete history
Of your case, our medical adviser
Wilt give you expert advice without
charge. Address Chief Medical AZ.
wiser, 1853 Swift Laboratory. Aoe1'
Il, Go,
The Keota news., 1921-03-18
TAIS YOUNG
mother
I'm. childless Women What
[.vdia EPinkham's Vegetable
compound Did for Her
n;llstoa. via. want 70 give you
word Of praise for your Wonderful

m0QC400s W. ~
very fond Of ehDdrsn
and for . consider.
alb time after ~
married ! feared ]
would not have any
condition. I bseM
taking Lydia T.
Pink ans vefe.
table COMPOUND d and
now ] have . nice
strong healthy baby
|Rirl. I can honestly
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-03-25
Farm Land Price DecIine Reported.

The average price Of plow land per acre
in the United States decreased about
per cent during the last year. according to
q report just issued by the United States
Department Of Agriculture The average
value Of pillow lands per acre on March Of
this year was $63.7s. as compared 70
5000 in 1920 and $74-3I in 1913. The
statisticisns Of the department attribute
the decline 10 the reduction in the prices
Of crops.
The report shows that the heaviest drop
10 the price Of land is in the Southern States.
where cotton is the principal crop. In some
sections Of these States there has been a
decline Of 80 per cent in the price Of pillow
land during the year. The AVERAGE price
Of plow land in Georgia this year lie $50 per
acre. while last year IL was $40. drop
Of about % per cent The average in
South Carolina last year was SCI. while
this year 1t is $50. drop Of 20 per cent.
Probably the greatest drop in any one
State was in Kentucky. and 10 attributed
to the decline in the price Of tobacco. In
1920 the average price Of pillow land in
this State was $40 per acre. while this
year it is $50. This is decline Of approx
nately "a per cent
Iowa is the State having the highest
price Of pillow land per acre. The report
shows that it is valued at $500 this year.
as compared with $2l9 last year. de-
cline Of about 8 per cent. Illinois ranks
second in the value Of pillow land. accord
Ing to the report, the price per acre being
$l57. 10 Alabama and Mississippi the
average price Of pillow land per acre is $26.
The Western States show the least de-
slime.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-03-25
To Debate Compulsory Military
Training.

The High School Public Discussion
League Of Maryland this year has fifty.
nine members.
The League is managed by committee
Of county superintendents Of education.
and directly supervised by Prof. C. S. Rich
ardson. u the Department Of Education
Extension Of the University of Maryland.
Each school in the league holds at least
one formal debate during the year. and in
q number Of the counties all the high
schools are engaged. the discussions being
held between the different schools. The
subject for debate is. SHOULD the United
States Adopt Some System OF Compulsory
Military Training"
The following schools in this county are
Of the league: Gaithersbure.
Poolesville. Clarksbure. Germantown. Da-
Laytonsville, Sandy Spring and
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-03-25
STATE OF MARYLAND.
STATE ROADS COMMISSION.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals for b1idine one section
Of State Highway. as follows: Aonteom-
cry county, Contract No. A-zl-0ne sec
ton Of State Highway from Rockville to
Hunting Hill. distance Of 81 miles (al-
ternate bids for concrete and sheet asphalt
on reconstructed stone bsse)-Win be re-
ceived BY the State Roads Commission. at
its Offices, sol Garrett Building. Baltimore.
Maryland. until IL NJ. on the 5th day OF
April. 1921, at which time and place they
win be publicly opened and read.
Bids must be made upon the blank pro-
posal form which. with specifications and
plans will be furnished by the Commission
upon application and cash payment Of
$L00. az hereafter no CHARGES win be per-
mitted
No bids win be received unless accom-
panied by a certified check for the sum Of
five hundred (S500) dollars. payable to
the State Roads Commission.
The successful bidder viii be required to
give bond, and comply with the Acts Of
the General Assembly Of Maryland. respect
ing contracts
The Commission reserves the right to
reject any and all bids
By order Of the State Roads Commission
this 18th day Of March. 1921
in. MACKALL. Chairman.
l. H. STEUART. Secretary.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-03-25
SATURDAY, the 18th day
Of April. 1921,
DWELLING HOUSE

Of six rooms. newly painted and in first
class condition. and By
NEW ROADSIDE Inn.
which Is large and most attractive and
commodlous building. the main dining
room Is 3Ox4O feet. and with wide and
beautiful pOrches on three sides Of the
building.
This property furnishes fine and most
desirable business opportunity. hundreds
OF automobiles passing daily. Both the
Dwelling House and inn are equipped with
heat, water and lights. There are also
upon the said lot garage. ice-house and
hen houses. Also good garden spot and
fruit trees thereon. The situation is very
desirable
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed BY the
decree :-one-thifd cash. the balance ia two
equal installments payable, respectively,
IN one and two years from day Of sale.
said deferred payments to be secured TO
the satisfaction Of the trustee and to bear
interest from the day Of sale, or all cash at
the option Of the purchaser Adeposit Of one
thousand $1,000 dollars viii be required
OF the purchaser when the property is
knocked down on the day OF sale.
Conveyancine and revenue stamps at
the cost Of the purchaser.
BOWIE F. WATERS,
mar z3-ts Trustee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-03-25
Notice of Fitness Tests.

Inc otdtc employment commission OF
Maryland will hold fitness tests at An
napolis. Baltimore. Cumberland. Frederick
and Salisbury. on the dates indicated be-
low, 10 establish lists Of persons eligible
for appointment in the following classes
OF positions in the State Service. The
usual annual starting salaries are as indi-
Gated:
Tests to be held Saturday. April 8.
Parolman. Maryland State PoIice-S9OO
and expenses in field. Lieutenant, Mary
land State Police-$l500 and expenses in
asld.
Tests to be held Saturday. April 20.
Mstron-$60O to $40 and meals. lode
ing and laundry
HOusekeeper 5000 10 $500 and meals.
lodging and laundry.
Cardenes-S720 TO $1,000 and house
fuel and vegetables
200.
Road Inspector $1,000 to $500 and
expenses in field.
Tests to be held at Baltimore and Sails
bury. Saturday. April %. at Annapolis,
Monday, April rs. and at Frederick. We'd
nesday. April 81.
fSV " SlUoO ana meals, lO0g-
ing and laundry.
Kitchen Helper-S360 to $40 and
meals, lodging and laundry.
Hospital Attendant $500 to $40 and
meals. lodging and laundry.
Non-Assembled tests are scheduled for:
Elementary Tescher-$50 month and
board. lodging and laundry.
Kindergarten Teacher-$50 month and
board. lodging and laundry.
Trained Nurse (Tuberculosis)-S6O a
month and board. lodging and laundry.
Sanitary Inspector (SeasonaD-S75 a
month and expenses in field.
Application blanks and further informa-
ton about any position can be obtained
by addressing the State Employment Com.
missioner. % Light Street. Baltimore. Nd
Telephone. Calvert 1900.
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