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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
"PREPOSTEROUS," is
GERMAN COMMENT ON
CHARGES OF BRAND

BERLIN, Nov. 22- The German
people confine their comments to
characterizing a. 'preposterousr the
charges that Germany will ever again
become a menace to world peace.
Theodor Wolff of the Tageblatt
denounces the presence Of French
colorcd troops in the occupation zone
on the Rhine and wants the Washing
ton conference to prescribe definite
Iy the limits to which Germany l. ex-
pected to disarm. He suspects that
the next French move will be In the
direction Of limiting German families
to zone offspring" and expects TO
witness the arrival Of a commission
of allied midwives to supervise the
curtailment of the output"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
Ed. BENTLY
WANTSSTATE
SCHOOL OFFICE
McAllen Man Soon to Make
Formal Announcement
Of His Candidacy

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. 22-
Ed. r. Bentley, superintendent of
public school of McAllen, announced
here Monday morning that he expects
to make a formal announcement OF
his candidacy for the office of state
superintendent Of public education
TO succeed Miss Annie Webb Blanton,
who has announc. | she will not be a
candidate for reelection. Mr.. Bent
ley, who stopped in San Antonio en-
route to Dallas attend the annual
convention of Texas State Teachers
Association TO be held November
24-25-26, said he expected 70 an
nounce his candidacy at the conven-
tion-
The election for state superintend-
ent will be held next July and Miss
Blanton's term expires in December
Of next year.
II have received many letter with
in the last few weeks requesting t1%t
make the race for the office OF state
Superintendent" Mr.. Bentley said,
ssand have received promiSes from
many state organizations that
would get their support. Il Is on
these grounds that | have decided to
make the race
Dir. Bentley has been superintend-
ent of the MeAllen schools for the
last three years Under his direc-
tion they have been listed on the
AII-Southern List Of Accredited
Schools. At the time of his appoint
ment the high school had 13 LIZ
unit affiliation but now has ~
units. He also served two years
a. president Of the Rotary club I'm
that city.
Mr.. Bentley, who Is 33 years old.
= a graduate OF the North Texas
State Normal and also received q
y. "A. degree at the Texas Christian
University. He has been an educa-
tor for the last fourteen years, first
III charge of the schools at Savoy,
later at Van Alstyne. and then an
instructor at r. G. u. He later as
sumed charge or the schools at AL
pine, going from there to McAllen-
In addition, he has conducted seven
summer normals, the last two at
San Marcos
Aside from his work a. teacher. Mr..
Bentley has served In all the educational
organizations n the state. having been
appointed Texas director WI thee National
Educational Association in 1917. Tie n
the retiring president or the Gulf Coast
Educational Association. one ~ the larg-
est teachers organizations IN the state.
and was recently appointed to the Texas
Text Bokk Commission by Governor Neff.
Mr.. Bentley has also been active in
business enterprises throughout his
school career. TIE has at various times
become interested i'm banking institutions
and several newspapers. At McAllen. he
" identified with the chamber M com
merce and once represented that organi-
zation NJ Washington on mRtters concern
ing the port of entry into Mexico near
McAllen. Tie II 32nd degree Mason and
member W the Alzafar Temple NJ San
Antonio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22

looked this wonderful country. The
reason for this oversight l., no doubt,
on account Of ignorance and misap-
prehension Of the conditions in the
valley. ! dare TO say. without fear of
contradition. that the people in the
Northern States are better acquaint-
cd with the valley and its possibilities
than we down here that live right at
IFS front door.
500. 900 Acres Rich Land
''The valley is about 60 miles in
length from Brownsville TO Mission
and will average about 12 miles in
width. having in all alfnut half
million acres of fertile irrigable land.
The Gulf Coast lines branch off at
Hariingen a hustlFng town Of about
1000, to the north and west, paral-
telling the Rio Grande and splitting
the great farming section centrally.
Along this right-of-way is the county
road. leading entirely across Gamer
on and Hidalgo counties. which l.
rapidly being paved with concrete
(the stretch between Harlingen and
San Benito has already been com
pIeted). The valley towns are pros
porous looking and beautifully laid
out. Nearly all have paved streets and
all modern Improvements. Several Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
JAPAN DRAWS
ITS SYMPATHY
FROM GERMANS
Editors Wonder If Japan Can
Escape ''Policy OF en-
circlement"

BERLIN, Nov. 22-Japan, al
though one of Germany's foes in
the World War, continues 10 com
mand an increasing measure Of SYM
pathy from newspaper commen: aeors
writing on the Washington confer
cnce.
Much of the comment was gNen
over to speculation as to whether
Japan can avoid being left at the
post in what was termed the jockey
ing for position in race prestige on
the Pacific. II also asked whether
she would be able to escape the pol
icy of enlightenment" to which Ger
many is represented as a falling vic
tim.
Should Japan emerge from the
conference as an isolated power the
editorial writers believe she will be
forced to seek economic and political
ordinations in the direction of Rus
sia with terminal facilities" in
Germany.
4 A Community Of interests" COM
pr.s4ng tne 1eutons, Siavs and yell
low races is suggested as one of the
possibilities to be reckoned with IN
the making over Of the post war
world. Thus Germany conceives a
new constellation in which the faith
erland is destined to shine brightly.
Such speculation is not confined to
the lay mind but is presented in all
solemnity in higher quarters where
u is believed absence from the con-
ference of Germany and Russia viii
mean the eventual curtailment of
Japan's sphere If influence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, TUESDAY AFTERNOON. NovEN
Lagmna Madye Islands VIII Become Bird HaUen
~ - - ~ - -
Many Species Thought Extinct Discovered There

gical work Of T. Gilbert Pearson
of New York City, president Of the
Audubon Societies.
Mr.. Pearson estimated that the
total bird population Of these is
lands throughout the year falls
little short of 100000. OF the
birds resorting here for nesting
pusposes in the summer Mr.. Pear
son enumerates Wards Hcrons,
Snowy Egrets, Louisiana Herons,
and Black-crowned Night Herons.
Also thousands Of Laughing Gulls,
one colony Of Brown Pelicans and
various species Of Terms. "A pc
culiar interest to science is a great
gathering Of Reddish Egrets on
Green Island about thirty miles
north Of Point Isabel. For twenty
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
BRAND SPEAKS FOR
FRANCE, is CAPTION
ON PARIS 1ST PAGES

Paris. Nov. D. -France speaks
through the mouth of BRAND, j. alnoSt
the universal caption cf morning news
papers over the account of the premier :
address nj the Washington conference
Monday.
The only exception to this favorable
tone IN taken ~ the communist paper.
L. Humanite which uses the headline:
BRAND defends Frances militnriSm." "
Figaro says: BRAND pleaded for
France before the conference: ~ pleaded
well and won his ease"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22

years this species was supposed to
be extinct as breeding bird in
the United States. 1t was only by
the discovery Of these colonies on
the Texas coast that this species
was again recognized as a nesting
species within our boundaries.
Here also was discovered n col
ony Of White Pclicans with their
eggs and young. Heretofore this
great bird has not been known by
science as breeding in the waters
of the Gulf and the nearest colony
known was that IN the Salten Sea
Of California 1900 miles away.
Mr.. Pearson has left for Texas
for the purpose Of arranging to pro
perly guard these ISLANDS. Learn
Continued % Page Two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
STUDIO JANITOR is
WITNESS In TRIAL
.Rr The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Nov. %
Further testimony was given by
Jesse Norgard. former motion pic
ture studio watchman, who was
first on the program today in the
Arbuckle trial. Norgard worked at
the Culver City studios where Miss
Virginia Rappe and Arbuckls were
employed. On August 49,. he said,
Arbuckle offered him $50 for the
key 70 Miss Rappe's room. He de-
clined the offer, he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
KING RESIGNATION is
RECEIVED AT CAPITOL

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 22-The
resignation Of Superintendent c. r.
King of the juvenile training SCHOOL
at Gatesville was received by the
board Of control this morning. II
will be considered officially at the
conference next week. Chairman
Cowell announced. However, he said
several days ago that it would be ac-
cepted, according to Kings wishes.
The selection Of successor win not
be made for sometime, Coweil said,
as the resignation is not effective for
sixty days. He added that he already
had ''world of applications. !"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
ANOTHER FIRE VICTIM

ABILINE. Tex, Nov. pa. r
Huskinson. who died last night M
Wichita Falls from injuries received
at a big fire Modna two weeks ago
was the third victim of the disaster
Huskinson leaves widow, two sons
and two daughters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
$500. 900 BOND ISSUE

AUSTIN. Tex, Nov 22-The
largest bond issue ever registered at
the state comptroller's department
was registered today. The bonds are
for Wichita County water improve
ment district No. and total ST.
100000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
AMERICANS HELD BY
BANDITS FOR RANSOM;
ARE LATER RELEASED

WASHINGTON. ID. G., Nov. 22-
Four Americans were captured late
yesterday by bandits at Santa EuIa-
liza, near Chihuahua, Mexico. the
state department was advised today.
After being held for rasonm the
party was released at the end of
four hours when no ransom was
forthcoming.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
n m-~m
STEEL PLANT TO RESUME.

~rET-RENVIIIE. Ohio. Nov - -
Th. MinAp Junction plant w the Car
resic Steel Company. near here. will re-
Stimc operations next week. after an idle
ness of over eight months according MN
an announcement BY a. T.. Wissncr su-
nerintcndent WI the Ming0 Junction and
Rellairc plants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
CHAPLINIZES WIFE,
SHE GETS DIVORCE;
HE THREW THE PIES

CHICAGO. H.. Nov. -. Slap
stick pie throwing was the allegation
npon which Mrs. Rose RpokIin asked
divorce from her husEsgntl-N declsian
ON which " pending today.
She related ar incident e. the court.
II hnd hist finished baking. did
not want, to put the hot cliStard pie
IN the Ice box. 20 I placed II on
window sill. Abe came home AMI saw
the pie. Tie complained because Il
was on the ill ana then threw IL nf
me- lie never missed me in his life
when he threw the pie :
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
PIONEER IS SUICIDE

AMARILLO. Texas. Nov. p. --
Charles Henslc. about 10. held on q
charge of burglary ~ a'iocni drug store
committed suicide nj the local Jail lnsi
night. He hanged himself BY cord from
window SILL lie wns scheduled ID la
placed on trial this week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
TELL TALE GAS BILL
REVEALS DISTILLERY;
ONE MAN is ARRESTED

HOUSTON. Texas. Nov. -. A tell
tale gas bin Of $43 led 70 the capture here
of what officers claim Il the largest pri-
vate distilling plant ever seized in lious-
ton. A man was arrested with liquor in
his possession. lie gave the name ~ q
person be bought II from. The second
snan was arrested but refused to give
his address. The efficers studied the
Gas company records for large bills IN
smnll houses. The raid followed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
PARDONS POSSIBLE
FOR OFFENDERS in
WAR TIME, APPEARS

WASHINGTON. ID. C., Nov. 22-
President Harding will soon begin
the study of records Of all persons
convicted Of war time offenses with
q view 10 extension Of pardons.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
PRINCE IS SEA CAPTAIN

HI Eng. Nov. - The steamer
Asia has arrived from san Francisco with
Prince Axel II Denmark on the bridge
acting a. captain. The Prince Il spend
ing year az sea.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
GREAT SINGER IS DEAD

tBy The Associated PressJ
COPENHAGEN. Nov. 22-Chris-
tine Nilsson, noted operate soprano
died here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22

WASHINGTON. ID. O., Nov. 22-
Italy i not in fear Of any Of her
European neighbors and her sole de-
sire il to have her feelings( aroused
by war, subside and give away to n
spirit of peace. the official spokes-
man Of the Italian delegation said 60
the arms conference today, following
the lead given by the speech Of SEN
ator Schanzer yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
WEATHER FORECAST
Tonight and Wednesday unset
tied; colder light to moderate soutl

The following weather observa-
tions, covering the 24-hour period
ending at z a. m. today. are report
ed by Mrs. A. W. Reed. United
States voluntary weather observer:
10 northeast winds-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
SPOT COTTON

NIiddlinr. Houston. 1900: Galveston.
1Sr
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22

LONDON, Nocv. Accommodating
on Premier Brands speech yester-
day London morning papers follow
the respective attitudes they main
tanned toward Frances policy in
keeping a big army. One section or
epinion sees France miIitaristic and
reyengeful, and another is constant
ly distrustful Of Germany and con-
sequently regards France as justi-
fled in keeping prepared for a pos
sible fresh attack.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22
FORECAST What
PARLEY WILL
BRING, THINK
Diplomats Now Believe They
Can See What Can and
Cannot Be Done

WASHINGTON, ID c., Nov. 22-
Consideration Of the Chinese aspects
Of the far eastern problem continued
at today's meeting Of the Washing
ton conference committee on Pacific
and far eastern questions. II was
decided to appoint a subcommittee
to study Chinese fiscal affairs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22

WASHINGTON, ID. g., Nov. 22-
Opinions have bee exchanged among
the armament conference delegates
with such unprecedented directness
that in a conference only ten days
old some experienced diplomats here
believe they can see almost with pre-
cision what II will and will not be
possible TO accomplish.
Following the example of the
American delegation in laying down
sweeping naval reduction proposals
Representatives Of the other powers
put aside almost without exception
the diplomatic indirection that usual
~ befogs such negotiations and re-
versed the dictum Of Talleyrand that
language is given to diplomats ITO
conceal their thoughts
With the respective heads OF the
American, British and Japanese del
egations working direct in personal
conferences almost daily on the ma
val reductions plan, indications are
that an agreement on all out the
details is near. Hope is expressed
that everywhere there will be a sue
cessful outcome 10 the other pro-
blems.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-11-22

10 northeast winds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-07
COMPLETE
ANNUAL MEETING
Adopt Resolutions Approving
Harding Acceptance of
Allied invitation.
By Associated Press

by Associated BresSs
PINEHURST, y. G, May 6-ResO-
lutions approving acceptance by the
United States OF the allied invitation
for American representation on the
supreme council and reparations
commission. opposing government
ownership and operation OF the rail-
roads. approving the McFadden bill
10 amend the federal reserve act so
as 10 transfer the functions now ex-
ercised by the comptroller Of the
currency to the federal reserve board
and opposing issuance Of tax exempt
securities were adopted at the final
session Friday OF the annual meet
ing OF the executive council Of the
American Bankers association.
Other resolutions adopted pro-
posed federal regulation OF invest
ment securities. approved the duget
system for handling government f.
nances and suggested the need for
bringing into operation at the earl
lest possible moment financing ma
chinery for the extension OF long
time credit TO restore foreign trade.
Concerning the labor situation the
council went on record as accepting
the principle Of collective bargaining
as an equitable basis for adjustment
OF differences in industry. but a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-07
Gotham Foreign Born
In Slight Decrease
Percentage of Population
Drops to 35.4-Russians
Still Lead.

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. May e. New
York city's foreign born white popu-
lation showed a slight decrease in
numbers and went down in its ratio
TO total population, according 10
1920 census figures made public Fri
day. The increase in numbers for
the last decade was less than one
tenth OF that for the previous ten
years. and the percentage compared
TO total population dropped from
40.4 10 35.4.
The actual numerical increase
was 61.613, bringing the city's total
foreign born 20 1.sSs.21s. In 1910
an Increase Of about $50. 900 was
recorded for the previous ten years
Poland as a country OF birth was
listed separately for the first time
in the present census. with l45.257.
What portion OF that number the
1910 census included for Russia
Germany and Austria. cannot be de-
termined.
Russia. however. conunutd 10 lead
as the country OF birth OF New Pork
city's foreign born with 479,4sl.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-07
"Triangle LoOe
PrOUeS Stronger
Than "BrOtherly'"

By United Press:
ALTON. ILL.,, May Chris Rain,
wealthy coal dealer of this city, was
arrested Friday charged with mur-
dering his brother, John, as a eli
max 10 a family quarrel
Chris Rain and his wife attended
a dance Thursday night. Shortly
before midnight Chris choked his
wife almost into insenibility on the
crowded dance hall floor after he
had protested attentions which she
said her husband was paying an
other woman.
John Rain. who was at the dance,
sought TO have his brother arrest
ed for attacking the woman.
At l a. m. police received a call
from Chris. who said he was going
to Johns home to "get him." Police
rushed to the home but found that
Chris had been there before them.
John was dead with a bullet wound
in his headh
They went to Chris home. They
said they found him in a drunken
stupor, lying across a bed. fully
dressed, holding a revolver in his
hand.
Police named Viola Bishop as the
"other woman" They said Mrs.
Chris Rain had attacked Viola with
a horsewhip recently and on another
occasion had fired a shot at her
while Viola was riding with Chris.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-07
ADOPT AMENDMENT
TO ARMY MEASURE
House Will Speed Up Reduc-
ton of Army by Aiding
Men to Get Discharge.
BY Associated Press: {:

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, May s. - The
house showed It's determination Fri
day to speed up reduction of the
size Of the army TO 10000 men by
agreeing TO an amendment TO the
army appropriation bill designed TO
facilitate the discharge Of enlisted
men. Offered by Rep. Hull. Of
Iowa, a republican member OF the
military committee, the amendment
directs the secretary Of war to grant
applications for discharge under
reasonable regulations" prescribed
by the war department.
The amendment was opposed by
Chairman Anthony. OF the sub-com-
mittee. in charge OF the army
budget bill, but was adopted, 1Os
to 81.
The house also approved another
amendment offered by Mr.. Hull TO
discontinue payment OF a $50 bonus
to soldiers who re-enlist. II was es-
timated that in normal times it costs
s1.sOO,00O a year to pay such
bonuses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-07
100 DEFENDANTS FACE
JUDGE GEIGER TODAY
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May e.
Judge Ferdinand A. Geiger of Chi
cago, conducting federal court here
during the illness Of Judge A. B. An
derson. will complete his two weeks
session Saturday with the arraign-
ment Of 100 defendants charged
with a variety Of offenses. The ma
jority Of the cases involve alleged
violations Of prohibition laws.
Carl A. Teldt. Theodore I. Hull
and Mary B. Ingle of Evansville are
charged with embezzlement. Ben
jamin r. Deahl Charles L. Morrice
and Willis d. Widner. all OF Goshen.
are charged with making fraudulent
income tax returns. Alpha l. Hola-
day of Muncie, charged with using
the mails TO defraud. is also to be
arraigned.
William McMurray Of Fort Wayne
Is charged with violations of the
postal laws and a similar charge is
pending agains: Fred Z. Bacon Of
Nfuncie. Arthur Thompson OF An
derson. charged with violating the
Mann act. is TO be arraigned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-07
SENATE SETS DATE
FOR TARIFF VOTE
Decides to Limit Speeches
After Lengthy Discussion
on Measure.

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, May 6-The SEN
ate by unanimous consent late Fri
day fixed next Wednesday for a vote
on the emergency tariff and anti
dumping bill. Under the same
agreement it was decided TO limit
speeches to ten minutes for each
member on each proposition taken
up after noon on that day. when vot-
ing on amendments will begin.
The action was taken after half
an hours discussion of the agree
ment. proposed by Sen. Penrose, re-
publican, Pennsylvania, who again
urged that desultOry debate be elm
mated. His statements concerning
discussion OF unrelated subjects
brought an exchange with Sen. Reed.
democrat. Missouri. who il sisted that
Mr.. Penrose was urging undue haste.
II intended TO make a speech on
this bill" said Mr.. Reed. II will do
that Monday, and then 1 want an
opportunity TO discuss it's amend
ments as they are taken up, although
do not suppose that my statements
will change the vote Of a single SEN
ator or have any effect on the coun-
try"
"It will mot" interrupted Mr.. Pen
rose.
Nevertheless. Mr.. Reed replied,
II want time to discuss this bill. ="
and he prsisted until the agreement
was changed to allow ten-minute
speeches.
Sen. Simmons. democrat. North
Carolina. resumed his discussion
against the bill. begun Thursday,
and was followed by Sen. Fletcher of
Florida and Gerry OF Rhode Island.
both democrats, who attacked il
from all angles.
An amendment extending anti
dumping provisions Of the emer-
gency tariff bill Ito the importations
OF airplanes was introduced by Sen.
New. republican, Indiana. Mr.. New
said that while there was no doubt
that the anti-dumping clauses were
intended" TO cover airplanes, he
felt the matter TO be of sufficient i'm
portance to demand specific refer
ence.