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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
CAMERON COUNTY
LEADS IN BOIL
WEEVIL FIGHT

Cameron county was the first country
in the state 10 start the campaign which
has now extended to practically every
county in the state. to eradicate the
boil weevil by destroying cotton stalks
and cleaning up all places in which the
boil weevil may hibernate. according to
statement made by County Agent
Alsmcyer.
The campaign II now in full swing in
ali parts Of the county he states. and
the extension service j. watching the
effects Of the campai gn in this county
very closely. IL is proposed TO feature
the activity of Cameron county in other
counties where the campaign has just
been started in order to impress upon
the farmers the necessity of general
cleanup throughout the state.
Every school in the county is taking
part in the campaign. and several hun
dred ESSAYS will be prepared by the
school children. and considerable rival
ry has already been manifested in re-
gard 10 this feature. each school making
an effort TO be listed among the prize
winners.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
Customs Officer Killed
By Bootleggersin 10 Fightat
Mercedes Sunday Night

Jot ID. Jones, a customs inspector was
shot and killed near Mexican
dance hall, at Mercedes. about two
o'clock last night while attempting 10
arrest Mexican named Jose Cara.
who was accused of bootleGging. and
Mexican girl was accidentally shot and
killed during the search for Cara fol-
lowing the shooting Of Jones.
Jones had obtained Information that
Garza had liquor in his possession ard
went 10 the Mexican quarter Of Merced-
es about IL O'Clock last night 10 arrest
him. Customs Inspector Barter accom-
panYing him. Carza was arrested, but
in some manner he managed to knock
a revolver from Jones'~ hand, and
snntchirg up tine weapon from the
ground opened fire on Jones. lie fired
three shots, Ell Of which took effect.
two striking Jones in the leg and one
piercing his breast. Jones lived about
fifteen minutes after the shooting.
Barter. who was short distance
away when the shooting occurred inn
mediatcly opened fire on Cara a. the
latter turned 10 flee. and CARA was ev-
idently struck BY one Of the bullets
Cara succeeded. however. in max ing
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02

mediately made apparent and within two
years four big irrig lii"n systems We're
i'm the course of CONSTRUCTION.
From the day ,he first irrigation plant
was conplesrd and the waters of the Rio
GrHndc turnei upon the fertile lands If
The Valley. the future of the Valley was
assured. Agriculture IN iiS various
phases has dcrclopcd rapidly: the citrus
industry. which was first attempted less
than ten years ago. is developing into
one of the Valleys principal Industries.
and the extension "f the dairy indiS;ry.
the campaign for whi j. now in fnll
swing IN every section of Tie VALLEY.
promises tu become one of this section :
m"si remun"raiiv. industries
How The vai'ey Has Developed
Statistics recently compiled 10y the
Browns NE Chamber " Commerce throw
broad Eight on the fcvrlopmeat n the
Valley since The davS when irrigation
was started IN the Valley secured rail
r"al connecting a with the outside world.
They show chapter of progress which
~ without parallel in Texas. and Valley
residents who fully realize the potential
agricultural wealth of This section real
" that these statistics are merelv fore
runner of development which will event
nsiiy ~ accompliSh. here.
IA lAI. the yrqr the RAILROAD was
hni.s into The Valley. The total cotton
Continued on Page Fivel
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Valley Statistics ShOtU
Wonderful Gains IN All
Branches OfDeUelOpmenf

Few agricultural sections in the United
>tantal growth in recent year. than the
l.owrr Ro Granhc Valley. and these H.
no srciinn viii II contains such p"sSihili-
ties for future Development. With u
climate surpas, ,ing that II califoruil Or
Florida. Il soil of un~url asset fertility.
il is in all respects the idea! Of the agri-
riltu. iS;. the horiicuiiuri>i or the stock
man.
The early pioneers who found the Val
ley maze ~ cha!arral, had III" vision
Il future greatness. hUt few of them an-
Il ipafeG the rapidiiy with which the
Valley would develop when its poS>ihiii-
lies We're made known Ia the world. For
years the Valley received ne motto" other
than brief newspaper dispatches cf bandit
IA a.. irvoint 'onaly activities ~ various
McNican pariisans. or a. the scene ~ a
saneuinary conflict between the Texas
rangers and Sonc outlaw hani. rs I'll
except th" pioneers il was regarded Us a
waste of hrusL and rattlcsnake~. unfit
and untitled for The influences cf civil
ia>iiun.
The first extensive irrigation project
in "a" Valley was undertaken at Browns
vile la 49,. when the Brownsville Land
X Irrigation Co. CONSTRUCTED its first
pumping plant AMI canals near the city 81
brownsville. The great possibilities
of III" Valley unier irrigation was I'M.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02

his escape and is now believed to be in
Mexico.
Following the shooting Of Jones a
posse Of officials and citizens was or
ganized to make n search for Cara in
the Mexican quarter of the town. While
members of the posse were trying to eff
feet entrance to one of the houses a
girl ran out o. the rear door, and some
member OF the posse. confused by the
darkness and mis;akng the girl for the
fugitive. fired on her, the girl being
killed almost instantly.
1t was impossible 20 make a thorough
search OF the town IN the darkness. and
a search is being made today. but thus
far has had no result Officers and cit
liens Of the town express the opinion
thar Cara has made his escape TO the
Mexican side Of the river.
report from Mercedes this after
noon states that Cara Is notorious
criminal and has served time in the
penitentiary of Texas or Louisiana for
a killing. having been released about a
year ago. He is reported to have been
i'm the Mercedes section several months
and was generally regarded ms being
in the liquor traffic.
Jones had been in the service about
a year. His home was in San Antonio
prior to the time he entered the Gus
toms service. and his body is being
shipped TO that city today for burial.
Considerable excitement prevails in
the Mercedes section as a result Of the
shooting. and every effort il beng
m1de 70 locate Cara.
A. ..l
San Antonio States that Jones was the
son OF Tom Jones. the well known Texas
cattleman and was namedsfor the late
Jot Gunter. former partner OF his
father. lie was 81 years of age. and had
many friends in San Antonio. whore he
had spent most of his life.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
ALL VALLEY POINTS TO
BE WE'LL REPRESENTED
AT SECOND TRADE DAY

Practically every section in the Val
ley will be well represented at the
Brownsville Second Trades Day, accord
ing 10 reports received from various
Valley towns. The first Trades Day.
held the latter part of August, made a
very favorable impression throughout
the Valley. and the buyers who were
present on that occasion have been gen
erous in advertising the many bargains
they secured.
Roads throughout the Valley are re-
ported to be improving rapidly after
the heavy rains Of last week, and un-
less heavy rains fall before Thursday
there will he nothing to prevent people
from all over the Valley autoing to
Brownsville. Efforts will be made 10
have all roads leading into the city
dragged before Thursday.
We had large crowd in Browns
Vile last Trades Day." a Los Fresnos
farmer stated this morning. "but We
are gong TO have a much larger crowd
in Brownsville Thursday" Those who
were in Brownsville for the first Trades
Day were astonished at the big bargains
offered, and they certainly took advan-
tage OF them. | believe a number OF our
farmers are also going to take advan-
tage Of the auction sale and will bying
in livestock and other articles if the
road conditions permit"
An effort is being made bJ the
Brownsville business men to interest
the farmers in the free auction lecture
Of the Trades Day. and they are co;>fi-
dent large variety Of articles will be
offered at the sale which will BE- held or
the vacant lot opposite the postofrice
Farmers are urged TO bring in every
thing they desire to sell at public auc-
tion and give the crowd an opportunity
TO bid on il. The drawing of prizes will
be held at the same place as soon AZ the
auction sale ~ concluded.
The athletic events and band concerts
will prove attractive features. but the
biggest attraction will be the great va
ricty Of special bargains which practi-
cally every store in the city will offer
for the occasion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
RODEO AND FAIR
AT MISSION TO Be
WELL ADVERTISED

Mission is literally advertis ng the
Hidalgo County Fair and Rodeo 10 be
held in that city November 3. 10 and
H. Every car in the Upper Valley is
carrying huge banners advertis ne the
event and Valley papers are giving il
re 'crous support
Arrangements are being made for Il
general exhibit of Valley products. and
this feature of The fair promises 20 be
big success. Many entries have been
made. and the exhibit will surpass any
thing ever before prescnted in the Val
ley. The rodeo feature will also ne "A
big attraction, and the last day of the
fair, November II. WI be devoted to a
big Armistice Pay celebration.
Ii is understood that an effort will
be made to secure many of the exhibits
at the Hidalgo county fair for the Val
ley Fair to be held at Harrington in De
cember
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
CITY ELECTION
Will Be Held ON
TUESDAY, OCT. 3
Two Vacancies on City CON-
mission to be FiIled-Fout
Candidates Ia The Field.
Much Interest Manifested

\ special election win be held Tuesday
FOR the pUri osr Of clrctiig fw" -riiy
commissioners to fiii ihe vacancies caased
hy the resignation ~ Icsss br:iie'' and
l.. t"balini IN August. -Four can'lidai es
have heen announced. Is. \. MonSees,
&. u. McI.ain. u. l.. lIinklcy AMI Aaron
Turk.
Considerable interest in the coming
election u being manifested by the voters.
and il ~ evident than a good vote will
turn out. None ~ the candidates have
definite organizations back os them. but
all have many friends who are making
- ram. .aipn in their behalf. and report
from various sources indicate that the
vote viii be close one.
The city hall has been designated a.
the polling place for the election. with
TIE foll"Mi ing judges of election: X. u.
Rcnffrn. J.. :. ,;rid-r. :. X. Iiallam and
l.. A. M"nsreS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
SUPREME COURT
TO RECONVENE.
ON OCTOBER 8.
New Cases on Docket Will
Not be Reached for Argu-
ment in Less Than Two
Years Unless Advanced

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Oct. Chief
Justice Taft and the assoc ate justices
Of the Uaited States Supreme Court
were here today for the opening of the
October term. Justice Pitney was alb
sent. due to illness at his home in Nor
ristown. New Jersey.
Included in the formalities was the
administration of the judicial oath to
Senator George Sutherland of Utah.
who has been appointed To fill the va
caney caused by the resignation of JUS
tice Clarke.
The supreme court met at noon fol-
low ng the induction into office of the
new associate justice. the court admit
ted 10 practice number of attorneys.
The court then adjourned for the day to
proceed to the White House TO pay a
visit and respects to the president.
The supreme court will reconvene To
morrow for the regular fall term with
q crowded docket. When the court adj
journcd last June il had pending 437
cases. aud during the recess the number
was increased TO ESQ. None Of the new
eases. unless advanced. will be reached
for argument for two years.
No decisions will be rendered or or
ders issued by the court during the
first week upon any cases held under
advisement or on motions for rehear
ings submitted during the recess Early
in the new term, however. the opinion
of the court may be expected, IN five
cases argued at the last term. These
included original cases brought separ-
ately by the states of Ohio and PenEsyl-
varia To prevent West Virginia from
res: ricting the expectation OF natural
ras. and by oklahoma for the location
of the Texas boundary. In the latter
case all issues have been settled b.
opinions OF the court except that of the
physical location of the boundary line.
The other cases which the court has in
hand are those brought by the Chicago
and Northwestern Railway company
against Nyc Schneider Fowler company.
Com inued on Page -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
GOVERNOR NEFE
WILL Come FOR
DEDICATION

The Brownsville school board has re-
ceived word from Governor Neff that
he will be here on December IL 10 par
ticipatc in the dedication Of the new
school buildings erected in Brownsville
the past year. according 20 an announce
ment made this morning by r. +.
Starck. secretary of the district.
In addition 10 the invitation extended
Governor Nen 20 participate in the ded-
icatory exercises. an invitation has been
extended 70 the governor Of the Mexi-
can state Of Tamaulpas to be present
on this occasion. the invitation having
been made through Consul Luis G..
Villalrando. Invitations TO many other
officials. both Mexican and American.
will be extended. and the board pro-
poses 10 make the dedication OF
Brownsville new school buildings one
Of the most important events in the
history Of the city.
Program plans are already underway.
and the proposal is made to make il a
general holiday for the schools and
business interests of Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
BRITISH PESS|M|ST|C
OVER CONFERENCE WITH
TURK LEADERS TUESDAY

near eastern situation IN considered
temporarily easier.
However. the fact that, Turkish troops
are still concentrating In the Ismid
zone. Notwithstanding that they had re-
tired slightly in the Chanak zone would
indicate. according TO remarks made
after the British cabinets second meet
ing yesterday. that "Kemal is still play
ing "A game.
While the cabinet members appear 10
be much gratified at the happy conclu-
sion for the moment Of a difficulty
which might have necessitated the use
Of force in the Chanak zone, there are
other bridges to cross.
Up to the present there il no infor-
nation from General Harrington. the
British commander MT ConStantinople.
that kemal will attend the Mudania
conference. although General Haring-
tons dispatches indicate that he might
attend. .
There will be present military repre-
sentatives Of the three allied powers as
well as Greece and Turkey.
IL Is pointed out that the very basis
OF this conference IA respect for the
neutral zone and before Il begins the
Turks will be expected to evacute the
Chanak region entirely. On this sub
Ject there had been quibbIing until
Lloyd George permitted General Haring-
ton TO send "A virtual ultimatum to the
Turks TO clear out. Although the Turks
have not yet withdrawn completely.
they have evacuated the heights Of Eren
keui and have dcsisted also from parad-
irg before the British wire entangie-
mcnts.
II the Turks around Ismd commence
such action or attempt 70 enter the
neutral zone at that point, there IN a
likelihood that the British will raise the
question before entering into the con-
ference.
Another question which may arise
within the conference ~ the form Of
government Of control to he established
~ Thrace pending the terms OF peace.
X = Certain that the Turks will demand
that they be permitted TO take over and
occupy Thrace immediately 10 protect
their nationals, keep order and prevent
confusion and crime within the with
drawal OF the Greeks. II IN suggested
that allied officials ard troops might be
used for the purpose.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
Illicit Drug Vendors
Watch for Marked Coin

~. FASD Texas. Ort. 2.--Illirit
rr'ldicrs "f drugs have watched silver
money they take 50 closely that federal
cfiirers hnve quit trying 10 catch the
r~'''llerS with marked coins. The Of
ficrr> hnv" learned. too. that The pedirrs
will demand ~ cents in change when IA
dollar they siisrrcI ~ marked H. offered
them. The federal law forbids defaring
American money. and the officers get
nowhere hy rubbing irdelibIrs on the
coins. or even ma King bills.
The sellers are foo suspicious now.
AMI closely cSnn.ine every hilI or coin
before accepting i The officers have
other ways ~ rrir'' 'h-m. however. which
they are not publishing
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
WILL CHANGE GARRIsoNs

MFXlCO CITY. Oct. I'm conse-
quence of Saturdays revolt n Juarez
which is now regarded as completely
put down, the office has dctermin-
ed to aFop. a policy of changing gar
rison at all border cities every three
months as a precautionary measure
against further uprisines.> This was
decided upon as il is believed the troops
stationed at border cities are subjected
10 extremely insiduors propaganda from
the American side of the border.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
Coal and RAIL
WAGE SCALES To
BE CONSIDERED
tBy The Associated Press

CHICAGO. H.. Oct. negotiations
for new wage working agreement with
the western railroad were begun today
at the conference committee Of general
managers Of the association. w. q. Lee.
president Of the brotherhood OF rail
road trainmen; l.. f. Sheppard. presi-
dent Of conductors. W. VI. LETTERS, gen
eral manager Of the Union Pacific head
ed the committee which represented the
principal lines west of the Mississippi.
Negotiations started last February. but
were dropped when the shopmen struck.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
HORTICULTURAL
CHEF COMBINES
PEACH AND ALMOND

FL. PASO. Texas. Oct. 2.-Aftei
conducting experiments for seven
years, Juan BaImc. chief OF the hor-
ticultural work in Mexico. has pro-
duced n new fruit which is a combi-
nation OF n peach and the almond.
The stcry Of his efforts and de-
scription Of the fruits are contained
In a bulletin received at the local
Mexican consulate. The new fruit u
called Peachnond in English. 1ts
seed looks like an almond and the
kernel has the flavor Of that nut.
The fruit Of the peachmond tastes
much like an ordinary peach.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
,Bv The Associated PressI

CLEVELAND. O.. Oct Bituminous
operators and officials of the united
mine workers of America gathered here
for joint conference this afternoon
to arrange for future wage scale in ac-
cordanec with the agreement signed here
on August l5. which ultimately ended
the soft coal strike. The conference is
expected 10 take up the question Of col
lective bargaining. The Cleveland agree
ment provides for the appointment Of
committee to investigate industry, ano-
ther TO formulate a method Of negotiat-
ing new wage contracts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
GRAVE CHARGE
in CONNECTION
LIQUOR PROBES
sRv Thr Associated Frcss.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-Certain un-
armed representatives Of the Depart
mcnt Of Justice are declared IN the fed
eral grand jury report made public here
today, TO have withdrawn quantities OF
seized Intoxicating liquor from storage
during 1920 without due process Of
law. They are said 10 have disposed Of
part Of il by appropria;ing it for their
own use or by givirg il to friends OF
relatives.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
STATE COURTS ARE
In SESSION TODAY
,p- Tho Associate. nrcsst

AUSTIN. Texas. Oct. 2:-The state
supreme court. the court Of criminal
appeals and the civil court Of appeals
convened today for the winter session.
Approximately forty motions were sub
mitted 10 the supreme court. The dock
cts in all the higher courts are said to
be the heaviest On record.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
LUMBER RATES UP
FOR HEARING OCT. 10

AUSTIN. Texas, Oct. 2.-ApplIcation 2.
for rcadjustment OF freight rates on
lumber shipped in Texas VIII ch was
filed bv lumber shippers today was set
for hearing on October 10. by the
state railroad commission. The arplica-
tion involves a general revision Of the
rates on lumber.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
AUCTION SALE OF
KATY ROAD OCT. A
fRy The Associated rrcs~I

DENISON. Texas. Oct. 2.-The main
lire Katy railroad will be sold at pub
lie auction October 4 at Colbert. Okla.
according TO announcements made today
by y. r. Babbitt. os 81. Louis. who will
conduct the sale. Texas branch lines
Of the road will be sold al Denson on
the following day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
S420 PAID IN PENNIES
e Tho Associated Press,

Gkl.ENifII. Conn. Oct. "A key
containing 4.0fn cents was received hy
y hrnl taxi'rih company here. who said
i ha becn sent In payment cf bill wv
Mrs. X. l.. Hunton. New York CRY. The
taxi company claimed that Mrs. .Hunton
owed $i20 for taxi service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
FAMOUS RUSSIAN
DANCER DETAINED
BY PORT OFFICIAL

MOSCOW. Oct. 2.--The Soviet Rus
sian government has sent a note to Eng
land, France and Italy protesting
against the blockade Of the Dardanelles.
They insist upon the removal OF all re-
strictions TO the free passage of trading
ships through the straits. The note
says that the manner in which England
is "endeavoring 20 control the foreign
seas territory shows indifference to
the interests Of Russia and other Black
Sea states.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02

~. PASb. Texas. Get. IA bulletin
y ID" "cal McSican consulate from
N-xiso City reveals planS f"r hundreds of
teachers I" travel thr"tI;.'.l the republic
nf Mrxiro like missionaries fraching The
pubic generally and children in particn-
lar Various elementary subjects of
hygiene and agriculture. and other simple
subjects. VIII u will be taught ny The
'"ach"r~ as tie, - from one rural H.
rality 10 Pnnthcr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
CLAIMS CRITICISM
OF HERRIN GRAND
JURY UNWARRANTED
fRv The Associated rressl

MARION. ILL.,. Oct 2.--Crtcism OF
the state and county officials was made
in partial report by the special grand
jury investigating the Herrin VI re mas
sacre was not justified BY the record of
the special body. This was the report
made to the circuit judge today BY N,
regular Williamson county grand jury.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
ROCKEFELLER HAS
BIGGEST TAX TO PAY

NEW YORK. Oct. John d. Rookie
feller has largest assessment on per
sonal estate in the state If New York.
He must pay tax on 81 100000 person
ally. the tax books opened toiay show.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
WEATHER FORECAST

Brownsville and Vicinity: Fair to-
night and Tuesday: moderate tempera-
ture. Light TO Moderate nestherly
winds on the coast
East Texas: Generally fair tonight
aud Tuesday. Light 10 moderate nor
therly TO easterly winds on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2.-Thc Depart
ment Of Labor officials said today that
the hearing demanded Of Issdora Dun
can and her husband was formnlity. re-
quired Of all aliens. The department
said that il knew Of no reason why the
party should be barred. The party's
landing was held up yesterday because
the board Of inquiry does not meet on
Sunday. they explained.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
SONS CONFEDERATE
VETERANS TO MEET

RICHMOND. Va. Oct. "A meeting
of the executive council division of com
mandcrs Sons of Confederate Veterans
will he held in New Orleans October q
and p. il was announced today ny Col
onel Macdonald Lee, commandcrin-
chief.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-02
LAUNDRYMAN FOUND DEAD

80 ne ASSOC f-'f - ~
HOUSTON. Texas. Oct. flames r.
Phelp. Dallas representative os Chi
cago firm who is here for the national
laundrymen's convention. was found
dead In his room in hotel. Death was
due 10 natural causes.