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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
IMPORT DUTY
ON CATTLE
SET BY MEXICO
Custom Tax of $40 Per Head
Curtails Shipments to
Republic

Greatly curtailed shipments of beef
cattle for the Mexico City markets
from Texas points is the result ex-
pected to be brought abou. by an
nouncement by Mexican customs of
ficials of Matamoros of d duty of
$40 per head, gold.
The announcement, unexpected in
shipping circles in this city. came as
surprise and caught a number of
shippers from the interior with cat
tie in the yards ready 20 be taken
across the Rio Grande.
Not in many years have cattle been
exported from Texas to Mexico. the
market in Mexico City for beef cat
tie having attracted Texas shippers
by reason of better prices thsn have
been offered i'm American markets.
Considerable cattle have recently
been shipped into Mexico Va the
Brownsville gateway. Two shinments
from two ranches in San Antonio
neighborhood recently made up about
two solid trains % cattle, of some
twenty-one cars ecah
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
| MAN SHOT, 4 HELD
BY POLICE, 7 SOUGHT

Francisco de Leon. 20 years of age,
il i'm Divine Providence Hospital in a
doubtful condition from bullet
wound in his cheNt and four other
men are under arrest and warrants
are out for two others. following an
affray last nighe in which officers be-
lieve four other men took part about
1900 o'clock. a short distance from
the railroad freight station.
DeLeon. according 10 his story
told DR.. ". r. Spivey. who removed
the bullet from MS chest, was on the
way 10 what looked like a fight when
someone opened fire, one bullet hit
ting him in the right arm. passing
through his chest, and lodging about
an inch above his heart
De Leon. VINO was shot. is en-
ployed at a bakery on Fronton street.
Lieutenant Of Police j. Il. Arm
strong said today that shortly before
midnight a young Mexican reported
70 police headquarters that while pas
sing a place on the resaca near the
freight station he was stopped by one
of a party Of men. and invited to
have a drink" He told the men
that he did not care for anything to
drink. after which his accoster drew
pistol and placing the barrel against
his abdomen. instructed him 10 drink.
In order TO satisfy the man he simu-
lated drinking. and was permitted to
depart.
The Officers Immediately left for
the place and almost Immediately af-
ter their arrival shooting started.
Armstrong said that AT least seven
teen shots were exchanged during the
trouble.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
PROF TELLS HOW
HAWAII MAY FOIL
THE GRIM REAPER

HONOLULU. IT. H.. June 2I. -
IIawaiians. generally regarded AZ
members ~ fast dying race. may
foil the efforts Of the grim reaper 10
wipe them from the face cf the earth
and make of themselves a strong pow
cr in future history if they strive for
sturdy mental. physical and spiritual
DEVELOPMENT. according to Dr. III. r.
Gregory. director If the Bishop
mueeum here and an authority on
the Polynesian peoples.
DR. Gregory. who made this state
ment before gathering Of the
Daughters Of Hawaii. declared that
the death or life or the race j. up to
thee Hawaiians themselves" He
nointed T. the Navajo population Of
10000 DR.. Gregory added:
Other Polynesian peoples are in
creasing in number and civilization.
and there = no reason to believe why
the Hawaiians should not do the same
If they can be brought 10 believe in
themselves
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21


PORTLAND, Me-, June 2l.-The
theory that pirates are aflOat in the
North Atlantic mas found credence
mere with the establishment Of the
fact that . message bottle picked up
two months ago north Of Cape Hat
taras, purporting TO explain the dis
appearance Of the crew Of the schoon-
er Carol A. Deering. the" mystery
ship" Of Diamond Shoals, was writ
ten by Henry Islesboro Of Maine, a
member Of the crew. The question of
its genuinenesss was settled by hand
writing experts. The unsigned note
stated that the schooner was captured
by an oil burning craft similar 10 a
sub chaser and that members Of the
crew are hidden all over the ship.
with no chance TO escape. being
handcuffed and everything taken off.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
NEW HEAD OF SHIPPING
BOARD ONCE REPORTER
ON GALVESTON NEWS

GALVESTON. Texas. June 21-
The turning point in the ife of A
n. I.asker. recentiv clothed b. Pre-
sident Harsing wi'h s,pr~ri, au-h~-
rsty as concerns Uncle Sans vir :,
merchant rrerire- cam twenrv wears
ago wher Mr. Lask~- was a renorter
on the editorial STATE o. the Gal. G.
ION News
According To old-time friera- rni
acquaintances this turning point we
occasioned bv bit Of advice gi-cr
the then youthful journalist by h
father, Morris T.asker. n Galveston
business man. After graduating from
Pail high school. where he first sme'-
led printers ink. voung Lasker
became a member of the stat fof Tn
News.
sl've decided" the young report
or is credited with having informed
his father. ''to go into newspaper
work as profession"
To which his father replied:
"Don't go into il as profession
60 into il as business"
The advice, according 10 clas>
mates of Mr.. Lasker here. evidently
was well received. for shortly after
wards the recently appointed head o.
the United States sh'pping boar.
severed his connection with repcrtc
rial work and enthusiastically toooI
up publicity work and advertising.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
EXTRA WAGONS TO
BE USED In CITY
ATTACK ON TRASH

Several extra wagons were placed
on iuty this morning 10 aid in the
cleanup campaign. according 70 an
nouncement made by Or. J. ;. Spikes.
city sanitary Inspector
These wagons will 60 through the
alleys and gather rubbish and garbage
which is found there.
Persons cleaning up their yards are
being asked by DR.. Spikes 10 place
the rubbish, tin cans, bottles. and
other garbage in a convenient place
in the alleys where they viii be easily
accessible to the cleanup wagons
~hen then come around.
The extra wagons will be put on
for several days only. during the
time Of the cleanup drive which j
being conducted simultaneously with
the mosquito eradication campaign.
Extra sanitary inspectors have been
hired by the city to aid in the health
survey, DIR. Spikes said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
new ASSOCIATION OF
FARMERS HAS BIRTH
PLACE in This STATE

GREENNILLE. Texas, June 2I-
Texas " the birthplace OF a new
farmers society.
Organization of he American
Agricultural association has been un-
dertaken In Greenville by a number
of Point. Texas. farmers and land
owners The organization j. chartered
in Texas M
The purpose of the association. ac-
cording to the charter. u to cor
ganize the farmers ~ the United
States for mutual projection III their
pursuits in raising. classifying, car.
ing for and marketing their products;
and a. means to these ends To char
ter subordinate organizations. pres
cribinE their jurisdiction and actl-
vitics."
The directors Of the association
are y. w. Humphrey, y. s. Peoples.
". +. Stewart and jess Smith. 0f
Point, and W. II. Camp, Of Greens
vile.
The association has not. and shall
not have. any capital stock and 10
not organized for profit" the chart
cr said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
CO.
LOSES Open
SHOP FIGHT
Railroad Labor Board Up
holds Contention of
Union Leaders

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June q. - The
Pullman Company list its open shop
fight before the United States rail-
road labor board today when the
borad upheld the contention Of the
union leaders that the company had
not obeyed the letter and spirit Of the
transportation act when it conferred
with employees mass meetings. The
board threw cut the company's pet
ition to cut the wages of shop en-
ployes and instructed il to 20 back
and meet duly elected representa-
tives" Of the employees.
The shop crafts and clerks of the
Pullman works are involved in the
case The boards decision will delay
action on the reduction Of wages for
several weeks.
Under the transportation act the
company must file a petition for a
new hearing.
The controversy j. continuation
Of labor difficulties dating back sew.
eral years over the open shop. The
company mas declined to deal with
the union officers on matters affec
ting all employees not members Of the
union are not represented by the la
Dor organizations.
According TO the company's figures
the total number Of employees on the
rolls June ? when the mass meeting:
were held was lO.079. or These
6.l72 were present, the company
said. II was brought out at the meet
ing. however. that representatives OF
the company presiding at the meet
ings had no other authority than u
! present the proposition that the wogs
cut Of twelve per cent as established
June ! by the decision OF the labor
board wiuld Be applied The board
held that the proposal did not constr
tute conference "a contemplated b,
the lay.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
RAILROAD FARES AFFECTED

Notice was received at the office Of
Mexican consul Y. y. Vasquez. that
raidroad fares in the republic Of Mex
'co. must be paid in Mexican cur
rency or American gold Heretofore.
fares were payable in American mon
~ Of any kind. This order i in an
ticipation Of the act going into effect
July first. prohibiting the use Of for
eign money in Mexico, other than
gold.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
FISHING SMACKS
MAKE BIG CATCHES
Areas Gets 81, 900 Pounds OF
Red Snapper; Four Others
Get $4,000 Pounds

GALVESTON. Texas. June 21. -
Record catches Of red snapper are
rewarding the little fleet Of fishing
smacks which plies between this port
and the Campeche Banks Of Mexico.
Recently the Areas. commanded b.
Captain Tom Kent. brought into port
haul Of $1,000 pounds. His vesscr
had been out less than "A month.
Four other smacks. which arrived
in port about the same time. carried
joint catch ~ about $1,000 pounds
of red snapper The catch brought
III by the Areas j. the record for the
past twelve months. although on two
sccasiOns last year Captain kent's
little schooner Crept across the bar
with over 10000 pounds of fish y
board
The snapper fleet generally gets
IT, catch on the Campeche Banks,
bu; when only a short voyage Ii de-
sirahle. the little vessels fish off the
Port AranSas Banks or near Tam
pico. These fishing grounds. however
are never 20 plentiful in WELD as are
those ~ Camnechc
The average crew of the fishing
smack j. ten men and the little YES
sells remain at the fishing grounds
from 20 to 80 days nm completing
their haul A. soon a. "A shoal j.
sighted the little schooncrs tack and
maneuver ~ come un ~ X a. speedily
a possible ard from that time on all
hands aboard except the cook are
busily engaged I'm casting lines and
pulling i'm their catch
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
PETITIONS TO OPEN
SALOONS ARE DENIED

Petition 70 Gov. Cesar Lopez de
Lara of the state Of Iramaulipas ask
ing him to permit the reopcning Of
saloons I'M Matamor0s on Saturdays
and Sundays. have been rcfus "a. ac-
cordIng u word received in Mata-
moros today.
Rumors current in Brownsville this
week had il that saloons i'm MatamOr-
O. were 10 be- opened on the week
end. but announcement today says that
these were without foundation.
The only action along that line was
the efforts n several men in Mata
moro, 10 obtain this special decree.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
CHAMBERLAIN CASES
PROBE RECOMMENDED

WASHINGTON, ID. G., June 2l.-
A congressional investigation of the
dismissal Of Marine Corps Captain
Edmund 6. Chamberlain of San An
tonic for his alleged false claims re-
garding war exploits in ne war was
recommended today BY the senate IA
val committee.
Senator Sheppard told the commit
tee that the British official records
prove the captains claims. The sen
a.or charged that jealousy Of British
officers who were not allowed TO have
their names published in connection
with stories OF exploits was the NOV
ing spirit IN the proceedings against
Chamberlain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
Ell PASO BANDIT
KILLED BY STREET
CAR MAN HE ROBBED

Ell PAS0. Texas. June Zl-
Mexican bandit who held up 4
Washington Park street car near tn
city limits last night was disarme
bv Bundv Avant. the conductor, an.t
shot dead with his own pistol. Th-
bandit who was marked. entered the
car and forced the conductor 10 hand
him his money As the Mexican was
leaving Jhe car the conductor wrench
"a The pistol from his grasp and fired
three times, one bullet passing
through the mans head and he y, her
.No through h.s body he was infant
Is killed. The amount stolen from the
conductor was less than -.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
1000 BLUECOATS
TO KEEP ORDER
WHEN SIMSLANDS

NEW YORK. ". ". June 2l-One
thousand bluecoatS vii b. stationed
tomorrow AZ the White Star lines
pierce 70 maintain order when Rear
Admiral Sims steps ashore from the
Olympic. Police Commissioner En-
right made the announcement today
in connection with reports OF demon
strations for and against the admiral.
The pubic viii be barred from the
pier, u was announced yesterday.
Police boats will follow the Olym-
pic up the bay from quarantine A
heavy police guard will be drawn up
around the Pennsylvania depot when
the admiral takes the train for Wash
ingt0n.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
PIRATES OPERATING
IN n. ATLANTIC MAY
HAVE CAPTURED CREW
IBy The Associated Press

10y - -h1-'NlatNu l'NHF
WASHINGTON, ID. C., June 2l.-
A world wide search for the missing
crew Of the schooner Carol A. Deer
ing Of Bath, Maine, whic piled O. a
North Carolina beach in January
with sail set but not a living soul
aboard has been started by the state
department through American con
suls. The department Of commerce
is working on the theory that the oil
steamer Hewitt. which disappeared in
the same locality about the same time
while bound from Texas TO Boston
and the Deering were captured by a
pirate crew thought To be afloat in the
North Atlantic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
TEXAS LEGION PLEDGES
TO PAY STATE $1,000;
ASK COL. YOUNG TO QUIT

legion owed Texas that amount the
executive committee requested the
resignation OF Colonel John W
Young as committeeman from the
tenth district Young recently re-
signed as editor of the Texas Legion
nalre.
The b.ll passed BY the legislature
providing that the state take over the
Kerrvi le hospital also provided that
the sum he returned 10 the state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
fPy The Associated Pre- J

fPy The Associated Press
AUSTIN. Texas. June 2i-The ex-
ecutlve cOmittee Of the American
Legion, department Of Texas yester-
day p edged itself to see that $1,000
subscribed by Texas people for the
Kerrville tubercular hospital for ex-
service men viii BE- paid the state. \
resolution 70 that affect was 4 loi ted
yesterday The money was used t5r
other purpo5os-
Besides acknowledging that the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21

wv tfss ASSOC iit1f'ft ff-N~A
NEWPORT NEWS, Va, June q.
A navy seaplane bomber. outward
bound for bombing tests al sea. fell
in Hampton roads today and appar-
entity exploded some bombs the ship
carried. The wrecked craft caught
fire. "A navy tug rushed to its aid.
Ten men aboard the plane were saved,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
WHIPPING. TAR AND
FEATHERS FOR HIM

HOUSTON. Texas, June 2i--W.
Stewart. a jituey driver Of Goose
Greek. was taken 70 the woods and
given severe whipping and a coat T
tar and feathers and directed 20 leave
town before sunset today. The affair
occurred at Goose Greek. lie told of
ficers that he did not recognize the
men. although about fourteen parti-
cipated.
Stewart advanced no reason fer
the treatment accorded him. The po-
lice failed to apprehend any Of MS
aSSailants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
N. W. A. CONVENE
ST. LOUIS FOR MEET

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. June n. Five
thousand Representatives OF ll.50a
camps Of the Modern Woodmen %
America are here today for the open
ing of the nineteenth gathering O
the organization. Among the actiV-
tiles scheduled for the day is the ini-
station cf more than 1900 new mem
bers and competitive drills BY uni
formed teams.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
Less ACREAGE in
EGYPTIAN COTTON
REDUCES THE CROP

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. June 2l--
A reduction of 26 per cent Of the
acreage planted will cut the Egyptian
cotton crop this year 10 approximately
500. 200. 900 pounds. according to con
sular advices 10 the department of
agriculture. General instability on
the market and government restric
tions affecting planting are cited as
the chief influences IN the reduction
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
KING GEORGE and
QUEENMARY LEAVE
FOR BELFAST CITY
Hy The Associated I'reSSl

LONDON. June 2l-King George
and Queen Mary prepared 10 leave
today for an Irish seaport where to-
night they will board a steamer for
Belfast where they will preside to-
morrow Il the opening OF parliament
for northern Ireland. The royal
steamer viii be escorted by two light
cruisers and ten destr0vpre.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
CHICAGO BANKER TO
DIRECT THE BUDGET

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. June 2l-
Charles g. Dawes. a Chicago bank
er. was selected by the president for
director IF the budget under the bud
get law. recently enacted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
WHEAT RlPENS SO
FAST FARMERS ARE
CUTTING AT NIGHT

EMPORIA. Kansas. June ". -
Wheat ripencd y rapidly II this sec
ton because Of tn extremely not
weather that many farms are cutting
b. moonlight A number Of farmers
worked their crews Sunday 20 save
the crop. a shortage in harvest labor
i reported. MCxicans laid off recent
~ by raj roads are being used a.
harvest hands.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
IRISH EARL TAKEN
FROM CASTLE BERNARD

CORK. Irelond. Jgne 81 - 4 band
of armed men today Kidnapped James
Francis Bernard. fourth earl of Ban
don, from his residence at Bantry.
County Cork Castle Bernard, his
home, was set afire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21

WICHITA FALLS. Tex. June 81
Three shipments Of harvest hands
aggregating 22 have gone from this
vicinity 10 Oklahoma where farmers
are offering 81 day and board.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21

F% %~~thHNAFN
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. ilne 21.--
The naval seaplane NC-7 w wrecked
and burned after n fr~n-d landing
in Hampton Roads tn a tele-
phone report To the department.
said the plane was nv. -0mb carrier.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
WEATHER REPORT

Tcnigh. ard Wednesday: partly
cloudy; scattered thunder showers
moderate easily winds.
The following local weather oh
servafions are supplied by Mrs. A.
w. Reed. United States voluntary
weather observer. and cover the a.
hour n~riod ended at z o'clock this
morning.
MAXIMUM Ss.5
Minimu "A.
Barometer 2a-9i
r-~-r~~t Temperature Sc
Rainfall .599 inches
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-21
NAVY SEAPLANE PLUNGES
INTO SEA, CREW SAVED
pr The Assns+ared'r-~-s.y

although some were badly injured.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-09
ossiAN
Nov r 1901

NOV. Z, lJZl.
Miss Eileen Malloy Of Castalia was
IAN OsSian visitor Tuesday between
Trains.
Mrs. Asa Fan who has been visit
ing relatives in New Hampton the
past week returned Tuesday.
Miss Arvilla Cole of Chicago scame
Monday for a visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. H.. E. Cole and family.
She returned Saturday
The teachers training class met
with Miss Pearl Weitgenant Monday
evening.
John Wolf went to Nashua, Iowa,
Wednesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louie DIESEL of Cal
mar were Ossian visitors Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Decou returned on
Wednesday from Lacrosse where
they have been visiting their daugh-
tiers.
Srs. NJ. Carlas and Imelda went to
Dubuque Thursday. They returned on
Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hauber at
tended the funeral of the formers
brother, George Hauber of Calmal
Friday.
Miss Kathleen Klein went to Du-
buque Thursday for a visit with the
c. E. Ward family. She returned
Monday.
Miss Edith Dessel entertained a
number of ladies at her home last
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-09

| Thursday afternoon. The chief
amusement was $500. The honors
were awarded to Mrs. j. A. Juen and
Mrs. VIM. Schely.
Miss Bernadette Hauber was a
business visitor in Ossian Wednes-
day.
Mr.. John Wiltgen and Mr. Joe
| Wiltgen motored to Nashua Wednes-
day on business.
The Y. p. S. had a social gather
ing at the Norwegian church Thurs
day evening.
Miss Eugenia Figge entertained a
number Of her friends Monday even
ing at a Halloween party.
| The American Legion gave a mask
ed bali Monday evening at the
Legion rooms. An enjoyable time
was reported by all.
The Parent Teachers Association
will hold their second meeting at
the Public high school Thursday.
Miss Dorothy Buchanan and Miss
Clara Muth were visitors in OSsian
Wednesday.
Mrs. Wallace Reed, Mis- Effie
Jewell, Miss Gladys Jewell and BeSse
/ Beard of DEBORAH were entertained
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Glen Corlettte.
Thomas and Mable Johnson, Ed
ward Werner, the Misses Loretta and
Anna McGary, Minnie Christensen
and Isabella Brown attended a play
in DEBORAH Wednesday evening.
The Legion Auxiliary will stage
a home talent play "Stop Thief" at
the Ossian Opera House Friday,
November 10th, 1921.
Mrs. Henry Miller was caller in
Calmar Tuesday.
r. w. Anderson transacted business
in DEBORAH Tuesday.
VIM. j. limp of Calmar paid Os-
sian a business visit Tuesday.
Mrs. j. w. Lynch entertained a
number of ladies at $3.50 O'Clock
dinner at her home Tuesday.
DIR. J. =. Schneberger returned on
Wednesday from Sabula where he had
been visiting Rev. p. j. Friedman.
Mrs. Thos Hurley returned Mon
day. to her home in Fort Atkinson
after several weeks visit with her
sister, Mrs. Ed. Dowd
Marshal Ed. Grimstad had mar
row escape from death by electrocu-
tion Monday afternoon. He was in
the pump pit at the pumping sta
ton, the bottom of which contained
considerable water. With a copper
oil can in one hand and the cleo
trio light in the other, his body thus
became a conductor and he couldn't
let loose of the copper can or the
bulb. He was thrown against the
four sides of the pit, and the break
ing of the socket from the cord is
the only thing that saved him from
death.
Mrs. Frank ,Bohr was a>Calmar
visitor Wednesday.
Leo DIESEL visited his brother
Louie and family at Calmar Tues
day.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Anton Larson last Thursday.
G. A. Meyer of Calmar paid Os-
sian a business visit Thursday.
Mrs. Margaret Daniels visited in