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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
CRITICISMOF
OFFICERS IS
SIMS SUBJECT
He Contrasts American Atti-
tude on it With That in
European Countries

NEWPORT, r. l., July 4-The
attitude of the Unite> tSates which
he said, had not always neglected to
provide for public criticism Of offic-
ers of the armed forces, but actual
ly has forbidden ii, was contrasted
with that of some European coun-
tries by Rear Admiral William 8.
Sims in an adderss today before the
Rhod Island branch Of the Society
Of the Cincinnati, in which he urged
public discussion as a safeguard to
public interests.
Admiral Sims declared that in some
countries in Europe criticism was
recognized as so vital to efficiency
that it was rewarded when it proved
beneficial. He said the American
people know less about the elements
Of warfare and the actual condition
of their military forces than the peo-
pie Of any other great power, add
ing that Enough this has initiated
against our preparedness for war In
the past. and although we have al
ways, nevertheless. maintained our
object in war without very serious
loss. still il must be evident that n
similar attitude cannot be maintained
without serious risk in a country
governed as ours is. Efficiency in
its various departments must neces-
sarily depend largely upon the in.
terest people take in efficiency.
1T behooves us. therefore to
seriously recall the admonitions OF
the first great president in regard
to preparations for war and adopt
necessary measures TO insure that the
public at all times be adequately in
formed, through public discussion
carried out under regulations that
will safeguard public interests.
sonnel, but they must be kept ntei-
the immutable fundamental princi-
pals Of art and war and their appli-
cation to national security. They
have been insisted upon by our mill
tary and political historians, but fail
ed TO take hold Of the minds of the
people.
"America was never defeated in
war or suffered humiliation or loss
Of territory. Our independence has
never been in danger. We have al
ways had feeling that 1t is never
likely to be. though this feeling has
been somewhat shaken by recent
events. Contrast this condition OF
mind with that Of some European
countries Military forces must not
only be adequate in material and per
."Washington's injunction embodied
lcctually efficient by constant train
ing"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
HOTEL FOR NEGROES

GALVESTON. Texas. June A.
Plans for the construction here Of a
bathhousc and hotel for negroes are
almost completed. according TO an an
nounccmcnt hy A. q. Perkins. negro
lawyer and member Of the state com
mittee in charge Of the enterprise.
The sum Of $4,000 is to be raised
for the purpose, according to the loc-
al committeeman and it is proposed
to raise this from among 300 persons,
each of whom is to subscribe Sl00
in stock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
MARINE HOSPITAL AT
GALVESTON PROPOSED

GALVESTON. Texas. June a.
he establishment in Galveston Of Il
marine hospital. provided in the bill
'ecently introduced in congress by
representative lay Stone Briggs.
would be an important adjunct 10
The nations medical institutions, ac-
cording to physicians here. They
poiatcd out that this port II ideally
located for such hospital and that
by means Of il the fight to keep out
alien diseases would be materially
aided. According 10 the statement fill
ID by Representative Briggs 6,400
marine patients have been cared for
here in the last ten years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
OIL INDUSTRY
Is In BAD WAY
Condition is Discouraging
Says Advocate Of Tar
iffon Mexico Oil

FORT WORTH, Texas. July A.
The oil industry Of the United States
Is in a very discouraging condition.
a condition that borders on disast
er," said W. III. Gray, advocate of a
tariff on Mexican oil. IN speaking 10
independent oil producers of Texas.
Mexico " the cucumber that ~
making the oil industry in this coun-
Try sick M this particular time" Mr.
Gray said.
The oil now being shipped into tht
United States from Mexico. accord
ing TO Mr.. Gray, has been more than
he country could assimilate. I'm
Tess the government comes 10 the res
cue Of the small producer and oper-
ators in the country and extends hin
some measure OF protection from tn,
Importation Of oil. Mr. Gray said. tn,
low price which he will receive viii
soon be absorbed in the expense o!
operation.
1T j. not the 1000 barrel well il
Oklahoma and Kansas. the 10000
barrel we'll on the gulf coast. nor IN
10000 barrel well in Louisiana which
needs protection" the speaker said
at is the small one and two barre
triprcr that needs the helping han.
of the government.
The back loo Of the present da,
production IN the United States
more than 100000 small wells which
have been drilled in the past fifty
years which are still producing
some in such infnitesimal quantities
that Il hardly seems possible that
'h"" could be kept in operation at a
profit"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
BROWNSVILLE
CROWDED With
MANY VISITORS
Thousands Arrive By Auto
and Train flight
Attracting Most

With Old Glory flying from store
fronts, office windows and flag poles
all over the city, Brownsville is tax
ing a day off today 10 celebrate the
l45th anniversary of the signing of
the Declaration Of independence.
Hour by hour the crowds of people
from out Of town and from Browns
vile continue to increase in the busi-
ness district, while steady stream
if automobiles, hacks and pedestrians
are headed in the general direction
Of the ferry and Matamoros
bound.
Money changers, with bright red
signs in front Of their places of bust
ness on the ferry. have scores of peo-
pie waiting TO obtain Mexican mon
ey in exchange for Uncle Sans bills
and silver. Several industrious mon
ey dealers are running about the
bridge waving handfuls Of gold,
shouting 10 automobile passengers
asking them IL they have the neces-
sary Mexican money.
Although no special celebrations
are being held in Brownsville, Eliza
beth street took on the appearance
Of a metropolitan thoroughfare with
automobiles parked its whole length
through the business district. Things
were livened several times during
the morning by n band from Mata-
moros announcing the bull fight.
In Matamoros. flags and banners
are flying and the whole town il in
readiness for the treat Of the year.
the appearance Of Rodolfo Gaoni.
Americans from various parts of
Texas. some Of them who have not
touched drop" since the Volstead
lid was clamped down. were in the
neighboring city. crowding its sa-
looms.
Vendors Of bull fight tickets are
in evidence everywhere. waving his
bright "bo'etos" and tempting the
pasSerby with stories az the accom-
plishments Of the great Gaona"
Several of the stores In town closed
fir the day. but the majority remain
ed open in the morning and closed at
noon.
Banks are All closed and public
offices and government buildings are
all taking a holiday.
No passports, through the efforts
Of Mexican Consul Y. NJ. Vasquez,
are being required to cross the river
today.
The Mexican immigration and Gus
toms authorities, with an extra force.
are stopping all who cross ad look
ing for American money which they
might be taking over into Mexico.
Those returning are stopped and
prevented from returning with any
Mexican gold. which the recent de-
cree of President Obregon forbids
for export
Each train brings more people
here. The hotels are All filled up
Although number Of Brownsville
people are attending celebration else
where in the Valley. most Of them
are staying IN Brownsville, enjoying
4 quiet and sane Fourth of July.
Or they are in Matamoros spend
ng the Fourth-and their money.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
FIREWORKS MISSING
AT PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, July a.
independence Day in Philadelph a
was marked by the absence Of fire
works. A Fourth of July celebration
at independence Hall was held.
Patriotic professions and exercis-
es were held in all the community
center. Senator Philander Knox
spoke in independence Square. Fol-
lowing the exercises descendants of
signers Of the Declaration of Inde
pendence held their annual convcn-
ton. There are about five hundred
members Of the organization.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
SOVIET RUSSIA
DOES NOT WANT
CONSTANTINOPLE'

CAONSTANTlNOP July =
Soviet Russia has no desire 70 occupy
Constantinoplc, but desires peaceful
returns with Turkey and all nations.
declared Nathanarow. new Russian
bolshevik ambassador to Turkeq in
presenting his credentials TO MuSta-
pha Kcma Pasha, head Of the Turk
ish nationaliSts.
Dispatches from Angora say the cx-
change Of addresses by the ambas-
sador and Kcmal was most friendly.
The Turkish nationalist government
is the only regime in Turkey recog-
nizcd by the Moscow administration.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
MEXiCANS DESIRING
TO RETURN HOME TO
APPLY TO MEXICO CITY
LIiL lLn A.-MInL.L Lrr--L

FL lASO. Texas, July Mex
leans who drs'ra 10 return TO their
native lahd from the United State
must make application ID the foreigi
office IN Mexico instead Of the Mex
can consulate here, il was announced
by +. A. Pesquierra, Mexican consul
in FL Paso.
The Mexican consulate here has
repa,riated l5,000 Mcxican citizens
lurirg 'he mast six months, according
TO the Mexican consul.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
CARPENTER and
DEMPSEY TO MEET.
BUT AS SWIMMERS
Ty Thr As-lciat-l I'rcs.l

NEW YORK. y. Y, July A.
Dempsey and Carpenter will meet
again soon, but not in the ring. Both
Georges and Jack, il was learned to
day. consider themselves pretty fair
swimmers. They accepted an invi-
tation to race in large swimming
pool here. There j. no purse and il
is not announced whether the contes.
fnr aquatic supremacy will be open
to the public.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
fBy Tho Associated Trcssl

JERSEY CITY. y. j., July A.
Jack Dempsey observed the Fourth
TODAY III addition to celebrating his
victory Of Saturday. He plans to re
main IN the city for several days and
then ~eturn 10 Salt Lake City, his
home, for Il vacation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
DISTRIBUTE LANDS
Nv I'he .Ns.nrint.l rrc..l

CHIHUAHUA CITY. Mexico. July
On behalf Of Governor Ignacio
Enriquez and of the local agrarian
commission. parcels Of land taken
from he "latifuudios' Of Chihua
hua have been distributed among the
Dcop'e Of Santa Isabel, small farm
ing community on the Northwestern
railroad. Similar allo,ments will be
made at San Andres and San Ber-
nardino, Governor Enriquez an
nounccd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
IRISH SYMPATHIzERS.
NUMBERING $4,000.
MARCH WITH FLAGS.

New YORK, n. Y. July 4-Fif-
teen thousand Irish sympathizers
each carrying an American flag pa
raded Fifth avenue today in de-
monstration for recognition Of the
Irish republic" Many Of them were
women and children. There were al
50 man yformer service men in uni
forms. Only American flags were
carried.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04

OF Blue RIDGE
HAVEESCAPED

HOUSTON, Texas, July 4.-Thir-
teen negro prisoners who escaped
from Blue Ridge state penitentiary
farm Saturday az ] o'clock are still
at large. according 10 reports from
the prison board at. Huntsville. One
negro made a getaway from the I'm
perial state farm. All were in for
long terms. County Officers are aid
ing in the search.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
CHILD CHESS PLAYER
TO COME TO TEXAS

HOUSTON. Texas. June i-Sa-
nuel Rzeschewski. year old Polish
hess player, will come 10 Houston on
uly z for an exhibition match with
peal players. He will play series Of
games at III Paso on July ).
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
ZOO GETS A ZEBU

(Ry The Associated Pr"ssl
FORT WORTH, Texas. June A.
Fort Worth has three new acquisi-
items TO its zoo two BY N-th and one
by donation. A deer Az : 7ebu, or sa-
cred cow, are the two les. "A fer
ret was given to the z9o recently 10
keep it free Of rats.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
ny The Associated Prcssl

NEW YORK. \. ". jury a.
Tex Richard figlrcd MS net prcsit
from the DempscyC arpcnticr ..ght
Saturday at S55O.000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
CARPENTER WILL
MEET ANY BOXER,
BUT NOT DEMPSEY

MANHASEr, y. T.. July IT,
Georges Carpenter will fight any
man IN the wor'i except Dempsey,
Manager Deschamps announced to-
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
CEy The Associated Prcssl

HAMBUDG. July l-Twentv-nine
vessels flying n: Stars and Stripes
entered Port Hamburg during June.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04
HOW THE OLD WORLD
CELEBRATES july 4

WARSAW. July a. american In
dependence Day will e celebrated
elaborately by the Poli4 government
beginning with child fen's festival
IN the largest park in Warsaw. The
children will visit HuA c. Gibson.
American minister, to present plans
Cor sehd'ng toys 10 American chill
Jrcn Christmas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-04

PARIS, July 4.-Nek Nekspapers to-
day united in hailing DULY Fourth.
one Of them declaring that the ma
tional fete in the Unitcd States Il
a French anniversary, The usual
celebrations and exercises by Franco
Americans occurred.
I'm observance Of the occasion ma
tionwidc subscriptions were opened
for a monument 10 be erected on
Pointe De Grave. at the mouth of
the Gar0nne river commemorating
Americas entry into the war. The
first stone Of the monument was lard
in September, 1919. by Raymond
Poincarc. then president Of France.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23
Endowed Talent.

@AN poet or an artist do better creative
work when he is free from pot-bong, or
does genius need the urge OF poverty in order to
reach the heights of fame? At last this question
can be decided by actual experiment for certain uni
versities have made it possible for two American
poets and composers to leave bread-and-butter
work and in congenial surroundings wait for nspr-
alton to move them to creative effort. They are to
be given a foretaste of that time,
when shall work for money and no one
shall work for fame;
But each for the joy of working" - =
Miami University has given Percy Mackaye a
professorship and salary. asking him only to de-
vote his time to writing verse. Western Univer-
sity has done the same for Edgar Stilman Kelley,
the composer while the Pasadena Music and Art
Association has given financial freedom to Arthur
Farwell who may compose great symphony now
that he does not have to keep an eye on royalties
and box office receipts
The latest addition to this list of endowed tai
ent is Robert Frost, who has just left his New
Hampshire farm and the struggle to make living
from alternate crops OF rocks and poetry to live in
carefree comfort at Michigan University. Doubt
less many OF Robert Frost's admirers viii, wish
that one of the New England colleges had offered
to this poet who has revealed the strength and
beauty of New England vernacuar. the oppor-
seem that Frost, like his first volume of verse; be-
longs north of Boston" west of it. However,
it will be interesting to watch the development of
a typical New England poet in Middle Western
atmosphere.
.. If Robert Frost, Percy Mackaye, Arthur Far:
we'll and Edgar Stillman Kelley can prove that an
artists work rises to higher levels when he does
have to keep one eye the wolf at the door and
one eye public favor. Eastern colleges and art
associations will undoubtedly follow in the foot
steps of these Western and Middle Western pio-
neers and give other composers and writers the
same freedom.
But. it is to be hoped that the next college to
come to- the rescue Of struggling genius will not
forget the artists who work with brushes. and
chises. Frequently the. gifted but unknown painter
or sculptor needs freedom from financial worry and
congenial environment more than any other type
OF creative worker
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23
Sowisr he wind.

THE Communists Of France are almost Is in
i dignant as those of the United States because
two Italians have been found guilty Of cold
blooded paurder sby the courts Of Massachusetts.
These men had able attorneys; they had fair trial;
they were denied right under the law, but were
convicted. To demonstrate their own sense Of
justice, French Communists attempted to murder
Ambassador Herrick for the crime Of representing
this country in France. ~ "a Il i.ss ! ~,
To prove that Communists above All Others
have. sselaim to elemency aud smust ppt De eofs
yicted, the French Of that cult threaten Other out
RACES against Americans. As conclusive evidence
that Communists can possibly be guilty of a
crime and therefore these two convicted Of murder
must be innocent. general ASSASSINATION OF Ameri-
can officials is threatened A Communist theory
of proof of innocence is to let loose the dogs of
murder on the nnocents. They would prove it by
doing it again, and some more. ss3;s
The Communists. Of foreign lands may have the
excuse OF ignorance BORN of distance for thinking
they can coerce this government, or the govern
ment of any State. But surely Americans OF that
breed should know better. They are but demon
strating that as Communists these two Italiass
would not hesitate at murder, If not for robbery
as accused, then for social and political objects.
e Ii they deserve clemency they will get it from
the court II there is doubt that the verdict of the
jury was fully justified by the evidences, they will be
given a new trial and they still have the right Of
appeal But their fellow Communists are making it
harder show any favor to these men. by giving it
the appearance of yielding to force. Communism
is popular in this country nor are Communists
and they will gain nothing by outrages here. or in
foreign lands directed at Americans. There is a
limit to American patience: 80 -. &
What has become of that beloved slogan of
protectionsts: 1.-THE foreigner pays the, taxi"
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23

whom might be found some so-cali.d
prominent personages? Our answer
would be mo-"
Alcohol is. in my opinion. pertains
the most skilIful evil sent out by
Satan to inveigle struggling hu-
manity, and 1t has been more or less
successful in employing some or the
brightest minds OF the human race
to champion its cause. II has Great
ed the impression that it 10 great 20
poison ones self In :his manner ard
that IL 10 mean and little to keep
away from II. In spite Of all this,
prohibition Is q success. and 3 .
blessing to these United States Of
America.
The los Of revenue to the govern
ment which We hear SO much about
10 a minor item when compared with
the suffering. poverty and disease.
brought about by the use Of liquor.
Some folks insist upon the govern
ment getting this revenue, but
seemingly do not care an iota about
the blighted lives of men. womea
and children involved in the same.
This is an Inconsistency am un-
able to fathom.
NJ. Fl. CAVE
WashinRfon n
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23
Enjoys Capital Vistas.

To the Editor, The washlngton Herald:
In a letter from Lillian Whiting,
the Boston author and Journalist, she
says OF Washington: 1T is a priv.
ilege to live in. Washington, where
beautiful vistas abound. Do you real
lie that there is hardly one in New
York City. There 10 possibly. here and
there, an outlook on the Hudson that
Is beautiful In parts remote from the
city itself. inaccessible and for the
most part, too, slimited to some great
private estate. But In Washington
hotels. apartment houses, private resi-.
dences. almost all curve out on vistas
Of beauty -
And Of the unemployment confer.
ence: Whether il will do any good 4?
/ believe II wfli. although perhaps not
In any immediate practical effect But
thought Is the power that holds all
life In solution. and good thought
is never lost, / am sure. II is a power
In the air. 80 to speak. and IL moves
infinitely and reaches some people and
acts upon them like a wireless that Is
picked up by the responsive station. y
OF the latest book to be discussed
In Boston. The Glass Of Fashion, $
Miss Whiting, says: -.~s. ...-- .-
''Dr. Mann. rector Of Trinity, spoke
In bis sermon yesterday Of, the book
a. one of the finest order OF criticism
on contemporary manners. And / con.
slider It one Of the finest bits of social
criticism that ! have seen in many q
day" M. w. ID.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23
Aea'}6,,tliap
.Dav By DAY
impressions:
blAC 0e16ssht,sp
l1|rldlIa

IHtreeuetng speneer Penpsdet
. NEw YORK. Oct. s2,--spencsr
Penrose. sometimes of New, York
and most of the time of Colorado
Springs. is making his annual pm
grimage to the East shortly. Every
body in Colorado. knows Penrose
and almost everybody In New York.
He u, = Jack of many trades and
master. Of them M \. s,g J ~,
just to go the rounds Of Ills
clubs would keep the ordinary man
busy. but Penrose finds time on the
side to be mining engineer. .
founder and director of the Utah
Copper Company. a pioneer In the
Cripple Creek mining district,
chairman of the board Of the Colo
RADIO. Midland Railroad Company.
president Of the Midland TSsmtI,ai
company-yice pssssdsnt. III il disee.
tor of a dozen other railroads. and
corporations.
When he comes to New York he
Is at home in the University. Union
League. Rocky Mountain, Down
Town, Bankers, Republican and
quise number of other clubs of
lesser Importance. He belongs to
more clubs than that in PhiiadeI-
phia. where he was born. several
IN Detroit Denver. Paris and Lon-
His chief hobby is ths Hossi
BrsAdmoor of Colorado Springs,
which In the past two years has
suddenly jumped into popularity
with Eastern summer and, winter
crowds. 1t is regarded by many as
the finest hotel in America and
Penrose also finds time to run It
and whoop up the social life OF the
city.
Each year he superintends the big
roundup. which brings all the top
notchers in the coyboy and cowgirl
world-it preserve4 the halo Of the
old West when two-s sun men rode
the range and Colorado was q State
of trails and heil-roaring mining
camps.
Penrose IL a tenderfoot by birth,
but his mining engineering profess
sion sent him to the West. where
he fell in love with the climate. the
people and the life in the great
outdoors
The Broadmoor is a sort Of q
tribute to his love for Colorado.
1t is situated OF lake and Is q city
within itself-operating Its own
water system. high ting,i etc.
And when Penrose comes 90 to~h'
he goes about his clubs with his
pockets filled with literature tell
ing OF the town that nestles upon
the bosom of old Pixies Peak It
self" He lures many tired bust
ness men away from their deep
cushioned chairs to the boundless
West, where they ride bucking
horses, play golf. take a coach over
the mountains and forget that there
is such a thing as prohibition.
He has a personal acquaintance
. in New York that includes all the
big financiers and politicians. After
most men leave New York it hap
pens that in a few years they are
forgotten-the whirligig of time
grasses friendships quickly here.
Yet by the sheer force of his
personality Penrose, although only
an occasional visitor. is known as
widely as any chronic settler in
Manhattan.
His favorite poem Is Arthur
Chapman's out Where the West
Begins" He will recite 1t any time
or any place. And before you know
ii this unofficial Colorado puffer
will have you believing that while
New York is cosy little, city and
all that yet there is only one real
spot in America and that spot is
Colorado Springs.