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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
Earle B. Mayfield Makes
Statement to Democratic
Voters of State of Texas

the of the Democratic July
know | first place by a substantial plurality.
primary,
stanal thousands primary
and who the democratic
which | received.
State Democratic Convention | declared
the nominee without a protesting voice.
Then began fight party
who had taken in the democratic primaries backed by the
all life. No, fight hijacking
and shameless than the methods thugs backmaiers
The machinery c the
lawful attempt keep off the ballot.
the charged responsibility
of that
by who they had disclosed
that they spending money.
Although the
unawu unauthorized the who bending
Texas the republicans Of
the character and
the ticket be finally
the balolt
behooves polls Tuesday
that democratic writes the head Of the
United you
loyal democrat in the
This fight
party.
Traitors republicans, boosters
disrupt the democratic party
Only by this solid
'front.' getting the democratic
ballot this cowady frameup destroy democratic solidarity
defeated.
Thanking personally
this reachery
ana l always have been.
EARLE B. MAYFIELD
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
MANY MINERS
ENTOMBED BY
CASEXPLOSION
Ninety Men Entcmbed in
Pennsylvania Mine by Ex-
plosion at Early Hour To-
day; 3 Bodies Recovered

SPA\'iIER. Penn. Nov. 6.-Three
bo'lics were found in the Reilly coal mine
here after the explosion this morning.
The first rescue party reported M noon.
The party feared that some If not all.
the other nirefy men cniomed i'm the
mine are dead.
The rescue party entered the mine uIl-
der the direction of the mine Supcrnten-
trnhe't and had proceeded as far as
the third entry on the right of the main
entry when they came upon the bodies
of three men, The three dead miners
were brought q" the foot of the shaft
and fhe party Wet back into the mine
for further exploration.
The explosion occurred abont half an
hour after the morning shift miners went
fo work. The extent of the damage has
not vet been aSccriaincrd. Hundreds of
members of the miners families were
soon appraised of the disaster aud are
now congreGaied about the shaft await
ins news from the rescue party.
tn" shaft was not damaged by the
explosions. anil the eng. continued to
operate. The mine officials said that
one If the main entries was blocked
~ the falling debris
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
Greatest Revival Meetings in Valley
History Will Open November 9th

Plans for n series of revival meet
ings. which will surpaSs in general in
tercst any similar meetings ever held
in the Valley have been completed. ac-
cord'ng TO an announcement made by
the Rio Granrc Valley Baptist Associa-
tioH. The meetings will be held at Mer-
cedes. starting november "a and con-
tinuiag to and including December B.
Reverend George W. Tructt of Dallas
well known in all parts of the South
will have charge of the meetings and
will be assisted by competent choir
masters.
A tabernacle with seating capacity
of 1000 will be erected. the work to
start in few days. The meetings are
to be Nalley-wide in their scope, and
the Baptist Association Is extending
a general invitation to all people of
every denomination to attend the meet
ings and hear the sermons Of Rev
Tructt.
Rev. Truett has been pastor of the
First Baptist Church at Dallas for
twenty-five years and has had much ex-
perience in evangelis,ic work He Il
known in all parts Of the South as an
earnest sincere worker and man of
exceptional ability. The Baptist Asso-
citation of the Valley had made several
previous attempts to secure his servi-
ces for meetings in this section. Int
heretofore he has been unable to com
ply with their request.
Leading church workers from all
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
fSan Bcnito Light.l

Brownsville Iii put bomb under San
Reniio'S football championship hopes az
Brownsville Friday afternoon and touch
"a II of I? a. a. Three t"uchdowns and
one kicked goal gave the title To- the
county seat school aud left no room for
douhting that its team L. the premier
gridiron organization of the Valley.
Playing far below the standard set
in previous games and especially below
that of week ago when they vanauiShed
Mercedes, the San Benito eleven at some
time or other during the game was
guilty of every mi>dcmeanor known to
football save one. Never did the team
show the least sign Of quitiing Every
man was in il to the last whistle. battling
his hardest against overwhelming odds.
San Eenito was outplayed and outgcn-
cralcd but IFS hackers may find Solace in
the fact that il has never been ont
gained.
The odds lay in the superior speed of
the Brownsville team and in dash aud
workmanlike manner i'm which il pulled
its trick plays. end runs and passes.
Its superior speed and more efficient
team work cracked San Benito'S strong
est defensive point. it, line. Wary and
at times seemingly dazzled By the
cleverness of III. Brownsville back fields.
San Beni'o was often too eager to break
mp an expected back Of the line play with
the result that brownsville frequently
showed big gaps in the locals lines.
Eut the majority of the gains and
the scores were piled ny by the liberal
use of brilliantly executed passes. fake
plays and end runs. In big per cent
age of these Big Charles Celaya figured
spectacularly and efficiently. Fast.
heavy and resourceful celaya. around
whom he Brownsville offensive was
built. played splendid and oftentimes
spectacular game.
Knocked out at the beginning Of the
fourth quarter when tackled by Long,
Celaya's strength TO rhe team was clearly
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
WILL SEND CITRUS
FOR EXHIBIT ON THE
EDUCATIONAL TRAIN

Announcement WAS made inflav hy 4.
\. Hickman. president ~ the Growers
Exchange. that the exchange would sup
ply MI the citrus fruH rrrd-d for the
Valleys Horticultural exhibit for the
educational train which will run over the
Southern Pacific Lines. leaving Houston
November ~.
The educational train which will visit
every town on the Southern l'arific
lines in Texas. viii ccn>ist ~ ten cRrs.
Half a ear has been DEVOTED ~ hortirul-
tural exhibits. and the bulk "a fhi- will
probably rnnsist of the Valleys citrus
exhibit. \ fine exhibit j. plani.d and
u will prove of great value a. Valley
interests
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
SAN BENITO WILL BACK
UP BROWNSVILLE TEAM
IN GAME ARMISTICE DAY

demonstrated fer in that quarter ths
locals were able to make the best show
ing of the game. Crlnya havifsg formed
hig part not only VI the brownsville
offensive but defensive playing.
The crtire eleven. however. funrtinn~i
almost faultlesslv and in every move
showed the result ~ the coaching AMI
practice that had developed " from u
team into n marhinr. the hest that has
ever had the Valley championship
San Eenito was strongly represented
M The game. Several hundred srh0nl
students and scores of local men AMI
women were on the San Benitn sid~hn~s
and their cheering and enthusiasm never
slackened a. Brownsville shot holes in
the locals defense or broke W bright
prospects for gains.
The game was cleanv and fairly PLAYED
and well offiriated The entire contest
was devoid ~ sluabbling aud conducted
in every way both on the field aud "a
the side lines IN 4 manner that did murh
10 improve IA. Valleys spirit ~ Sp"Fis-
manShip and ~ foster krrnrr interest
in school athletics, officials NJ both
schools believe
That San Henlto viii ~ fhs srrn~ ~
what will 10 football classic was drm"H-
sirnrcd Friday prividing Corpus thriAfi
has team that will live nr fo a. r~ITu-
tafion. brownsville aud CarrnS vii
meet here next Saturday W the stellar
attraction for Armisfire Day.
~rirSt thing MnndHy w" begin pra~-
ticing cheers for brownsville" Declared
Prof. Jones. laeal superintendent. While
We had homes ~ representing the Valley
in the South Texas championship game
we are going 4" H. everything m enr
power t. help Valley team win ovrF
Corpus. our boys played IN n splradisl.
game. and manly manE~r- We proved
Friday that We ran take licking ~
gracefully a q victory and next SATURDAY
we're going ~ 10 on Hrownsvillr'. side-
lines and. We believe. ~et mn example that
will help the highest development af
school athletics good craftsmanship.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
PLANS BETTER
DISTRIBUTION
BORDERLABOR
Federal Department Survey
ing Situation With Object
of Securing More Equitable
Distribution !

AUSTIN. TEXAS. Nov. "a survey
Of conditions Of unskilled labor In tho
states along the Mexican border II be-
ing made by the federal department. af
labor. with the view Of dcvisinR plans
for better distribution Of this class ot
labor during season periods. Charles II.
Connell. representative OF the federal
department and commissioner Of concIl-
iation Of California. stated while hero
comforting with State Labor Commits.
sioncr Joseph :. Meyers or the work.
Conncl obtained considerable statis-
ties and data from the state department.
relative TO the unskilled labor situation
in Texas. He has been IN the state for
sometime. visiting important labor ern-
tiers including San Antonio. Laredo.
Brownsville. ri faso, Fort Worth, and
other points.
II il hoped that a. a result of the fed
eral survey. plans will he perfected uR-
der which systematic methods will bs
used IN supplying the various sections
Of Texas and other states with needed
labor in season. IL was stated here. Tho
shortage Of cotton pekers In the West
Texas section this season is pointed out
as an example of the need for efficicns
distribution of the labor supply.
Texas could he divided into three see
tions in the distribution of labor. II was
said. The chief concern az this stats
would be distribution of labor for cot
ton picking. Southern. Central ard
north and northwestern could b. tho
groups IN Texas. Through the coopcra-
tion Of the state and federal labor agrn-
cies. the labor supply would br directed
from the south division 20 the central
at the close of the cotton picking sea-
son. and from the central 20 the north.
crn.
Following an extensive survey of Tex.
as and other border states. Commissions
er Connell will report 10 the d-part-
ment of labor at Washington and coH-
sIderation will he given 90 plans foe
labor distribution.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
FAMILY ENTRANCES
TO JUAREZ SALOONS
CLOSED BY ORDERS

FL PASO, Texas. Nov. 6.-What
Mexico dry has just taken place.
Family entrances" to all saloons in
Juarez have been officially closed.
Private drinking booths also were Of
ficially closed in every saloon and
cafe in that place Nov. |.
Gov. Ignacio Enriquez, who is Civ
en- credit for starting the cleanup
campaign in Juarez, declares sew
enty-five Of the It's saloons in that
place will be closed soon. Ten have
closed their doors recently, on ac-
count of high taxes, and because
their licenses could not be renewed
without official consent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
(Bv The Associated Press.)

DALLAS, Texas. Nov. 6.-The court
Of civil appeals here this morning is
sued n mandate to the district court at
Groesbeck ordering it TO dissolve the
temporary restraining order granted
there preventing the name of Earle B.
Mayfield from going on the ballot.
This action was taken on the motion
of Attorney General Keeling and Assis-
tant Attorney General Sutton. 1t was
said that the action left no way open
for Mayfield's name to be placed on
the ballots as the democratic senatorial
candidate so far as the court at Broes.
beck is concerned
The motion states that the attor-
ncy's request for final order of the
court of appeals was based on repre-
sentations that up to ten o'clock this
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
ARMISTICE DAY TO BE
OBSERVED In LONDON

LONDON, Nov. 6.-Armistice day,
or remembrance day, November IL,
will again be observed BY two min
utcs' silence and by the wearing Of
Flanders popies. The demand last
year for poppics was So great that the
eight million supplied were not near
ly enough for TIE people anxious TO
wear them. However, l05,000 pounds
was raised for benevolent purposes
by the sale Of the limited supply.
This year the authorities in charge
of the scheme have arranged for
thirty million of these omblcms.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
FORCES CLASH.
In ITALY OVER.
LOCAL POLITICS.
( Ry The Associated p.-ess.1

ROME. Italy. Nov. 6-Fascis,i and
NationaliSts clashed today at laramie
in the southeastern part Of Italy over
questions Of local politics. In the fight
whirh ensueh seven were killed and
great number wounded. severe casualties
being suffered hy both sides.
Count Sforza. Italian ambassador 10
Fraire. was the object of n hostile
demonstration on the part Of the Fas-
cisti when he arrived AT Bussoleno in
the province Of Turin on the Italian
fro tier. The count was returning To
Rome for a conference with the new
premier. Mussolini.
The Fascist detached the carriage in
which the count was riding from the
train. hut his rcSue effected by the cara
binrres who were immediately sum-
noned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
INSECTS AND SMALL
REPTH.FS MAY NOW
pC' SENT THRU MAIL

Ell PASO, Texas, Nov. 6.-Queen
bees may be accompanied by their
subjects through the United States
mail now, recent ruling from the
postal department provides. Honey
bees are admitted to mails if proper
ly screened in. Heretofore only
queen bees could be shipped. There
is one queen bee to each hive.
Chameleons, terrapins. soft crabs.
shell fish. gold fish, and blood worms
also are accepted. Horned frogs, pc
culiar to the southwest and west. are
received almost daily at tire FL Paso
postoffice. bound for the north and
cast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
ARRESTED ON THEFT CHARGE

nv The Associated Press.l
Santiago Ramirez was arrested by To-
cal police yesterday and placed in the
county jail charge having been filed
sometime ago against him alleging
theft Of four coils from a Ford automu.
bile. Ramirez is alleged to have gone to
Matamoros after the theft. and was ar
rested when he returned to this side Of
the river
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06

fSv he Associated Prcss.l
CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 6.-The
Turkish Nationalist government has
handed n note to the allied righ com
missio-ers here to the effect that all
warships Of the nations must ask il
for authorization 10 pass the straits OF
the Dardanellcs. the HavaS correspon-
dent here has been Informed. They
must also salute the new Turkish gov
ernment. the note states.
The Turkish populace has heen cele-
hrating the change in government for
two DAYS a:d nights. AZ one time the
demonstrations bcrame 81 I,ntentially
dangerous that the allied soldiers had
to- fire upon the mobs To- disper>e them.
Several Turks are reported To have been
killed in these street riots. Many fear
that the clamorouS voice Of the people
might force the sultan To- abdicatc.
LONDON. Nov. 6.-The peace confer
cnce called for Lausanne, November IL.
has been postponed possibly for two
weeks, il was announced today. This ac-
ton Is result of the new situation
created in Constantinople hy the de-
mand of Refet Pasha that the allied
military occupation Of the city cease.
IL is stated in authoritative circles
that under no circumstance will the
British point of view regarding the
presence Of allied troops in CONSTANT
noplc be charged: The British intend to
uphold the Mudania armisticc agree
ment and remain in the neutral zone
with their troops.
II the Ang"ra government desires to
seTd civil administrative officers -
Chanak. GaIipol and ConstantinopIc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
Generals of Murguia
Troops Ask Amnesty
From Federal Leader
CBy The Associated Press. }

Ell PASO, Texas Nov. 6.-General
Rosalio Hernandez and General Lucas
Horcasitas. rebel leaders. who were fol
lowers Of General Francisco Murgia.
who was executed at Mexico City. Nov.
/. have appealed to General \. G. esco-
bar, former Juarez commander. for am
nesty If they agree to surrender, IL
was learned here today.
The two rebel leaders are said 10 he
somewhere in the vicinity Of the Canon
del Carmen in the state Of Coahuila.
II was the troops Of General Escobar
that defeated the followers of General
Murguia in the battle at Jaguey del
Huriache in which Murguias forces
were dispersed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
MAYFlELD HAS
HELPED VALLEY
IN HARBOR PLAN
D. A. O'Brien Gives Reasons
Why He will Vote for Dem
ocratic Nominee for U. S.
Senator
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE VALLEY;

TO THE PEOPLE OF THE VALLEY:
am going to vote for Earle h. May
field:
|. Because ne is courteous gentle
man of sterling integrity. q consistent
democrat and a true American who has
always respected his pledge.
2. Because he is imminently qualified
and equipped to discharge the duties of
the high office to which he aspires
with credit to himself, his state and his
nation.
3. Because he has been and is true
and tried friend of the Rio Grande Val
ley and when elected to the United
States Senate will always be glad of an
opportunity pass to show this interest.
problems with which we are confront
ed.
4. Because I welcome the opportuni
ty to show my gratitude for the great
assistance he has rendered in Connection
with our railway and harbor projects.
Respectfully.
ID. A. O'Brien.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
HTAscosA EDITOR FINED

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. Nov 6-N.
v. Potter. editor AZ the Atacosa News
Monitor. published in AtacoSa County.
was found guilty on n charge of criminal
libel and fined 500 ~ jury in the
Pexar County Criminal Court Saturday
afternoon. Motion for new trial was
made.
The charge grew ont Of m article IN
the News Monitor in August during the
primary campaign. with reference 10
John II. Cum ingham. who was candi-
date for the democratic nomination for
congress
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
Demands of Turks Would
Place Dardanelles in Full
Control Turk Government

there would he no coniection, II Il de-
rlarci. 80 far rs can be learned today
the Suliai has not abdirated.
II i believed the British authorities
are taking measures 10 protect him and
~" rrin-c. his heir. In Great Britain
there iS a strong opinion that the kem-
alisiS. flushed by recent conquest and
relying perhaps upon the support of
Russia. intend 10 challenge the powers
nf Enrope.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
GEORGIA GOVERNOR
WILL USE POWERS
AGAINST .ViOLATORS
(By The Associated Press. }

ATLANTA. Ga. Nov. 6.-Governor
Hardwick announced today that full
power given him by law will be used to
assist in the arrest and prosecution of
the men who kidnapped r. +. Mills Of
Macon and dubbed him into uncon-
seriousness. Mills told police his assail-
ants were members of the ku Klux
klan but members of the Macon klan
denied that the Klan had anything to
do with the attack. Mills ascribed bust
ness jealousy as the cause Of the at
tack.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
KATY LINES TO SELL AT AUCTION

DENISON. Texas. Nov. 6.-The sale
of the Katy railroad at auction will be
held November 20. according TO an an
nouaccmcnt made here today. The sale
Of the main line will be held at Col
bert, Oklahoma and the Texas lines at
Denison. The sale has been postponed
four times.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06

From the time Mayficld assumed his
duties on the railway commission he
has evinced much interest in the Low
or Rio Grande Valley. and has let no
opportunity jass to show this interest.
In connection with the rail and harbor
projects Mr.. Mayfield together with
the other members of the railway
and performed services which have
been Of great value. and the statement
has been made by those in close touch
with the progress of the project that
without the cooperation extended by
Mr.. Mayfield and other members of the
commission the project for a deep wa
ter port at Point Isabel and the secur.
ing of lower freight rates for the Val
ley would have been far more difficult.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
GOV. LARA ARRIVES
In MATAMOROS SUNDAY

Colonel Cesar Lopez dc Lara. govern
or Of the state of Tamaulipas. arrived
in Maiamoros yesterday al 1880 and
was accorded reception at the train
by the leading citizens Of Ma'amoros.
A banquet will be given in his honor to
night in Ma'amoros. The Mexican con
sui here. Luis G. Villapando. will at
tend the banquet
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
Kaiser Starts
His Honeymoon
TOGO

DOORN. Holland Nov. 6.-The for
mer German kaiser and his bride,
Princess Hermine Of Rcuss. began
their honeymoon today with no place to
gp. They were married yesterday at the
house where the cxkaiser is living in
exile. and will remain there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
KEMAllSTS IN POWER
BY The Associated Fress.)

LONDON. Nov. Ga Reuters dis
patch from constantinoplc says that the
government has rsSigr cd.
Acting under instructions from An
CORA. Rafael PaSha. military governor of
Thracc. assumed the governorShip of
ConStar tinoplc. This marks the first
step cf the kemaliSts' possession Of
Constaniinoplc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
CHECkINC UP CATTLE

Oscar Miller stated this morning that
q report is being made of all the cattle
in the county in order that progress in
dipping work can be checked up. The
last months figures show 2i,659 hesa
of cattle free from infes'ation and 664s
infested. comprizing 1902 herds not in
tested and 5s3 infested herds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06

CHIC AGO. Nov. Ga campaign built
about her own angel food cake was
brought to IN end Ssu dav night hy Mrs.
Elizabeth Shroyer. democratic nominee
for county commissioner in next Tues
DAYS election. Travelling more than
five thousand miles >h. has raised funds
for her election activities nv offering
her cakes a rattle prizes at bazaars.
pinics and similar gatherings where she
has sought votes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
MRS. ]. 0. WHEELER
CONGRATULATES D. A.
O'BRIEN AND VALLEY

BATTLE CREEK. MICH. Nov. s.
! cannot tell you how glad your gIo-
ricus news makes me. You have saw
ed our harbor and assured prog
ress and prosperity for the Valley.
We can never repay our debt Of
gratitude to you. Heartiest con-
gratuIations to you and the entire
Valley. kindest remembrances to
Mrs. O'Brien. Julia. Julian, and
yourself.
Mrs. Jesse q. Wheeler.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
WOMEN FROM ALL
PARTS OF TEXAS
ATTENDING MEET
Try The Associated Press }

HOUSTON. Texas. Nov. a. Women
from all pariS of Texas were gathering
here this morning for the opening of the
annual convention os the State Fedora
ti"n If Wom-n's Clubs. While the ses-
sicns oren TODAY. the formal opening
will be held tomorrow morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
DEMANDS TROOP WITHDRAWAL

iBy The Associated Press.D
CnNSTANTiNoPIE Nov. Hamid
Eey. representative of Anrora govern
mcui. l.. a note Ia the entente powers.
demands withdrawal Of the allied troops
from Cons; antinnplc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-06
WEATHER OUTLOOK
FOR COMING WEEK

For the West Gulf Stats: Fair and
cool with frost beginning of week: fair
anil normal temperature thereafter. but
with probability Of local rains Thursday
ar Friday.
For the Southern Rocky Mountain
and Plateau egions: Generally fair and
cool.