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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
CREAGER SENATE RUMOR
SPREADING OVER STATE

CORPUS CHRISTI. Aug.l.--Political
gossip over the state the last few days
has become rife concerning the senator
ial race between James +. Ferguson and
Earl II. Mayfield. the republican leaders
have begun a boom for R. B. Creager
a. a republican nominee for the place.
Mr.. Creager has for years been
prominent in republican circles. and
since the nomination and election Of
President Harding has been thrown into
the limelight as a close personal and
political friend Of the president. IL
was during the interim between the cleo
tion and assumption Of the duties as
president that Mr.. Harding was the
guest of Mr.. Creager at his summer
home at Point Isabel. Brownsville
friends of Mr.. Creager started the boom.
the local republicans say il has gained
considerable headway. II is pointed out
that the influence of Ms- Creager. COM
bined with his ability. will give him
a standing with the administration and
republican Leaders which will prove q
power at washington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
San Benito, Harlingen, Rio
Hondo Report 9,400 Bales
Turned Out, With 70 Per
Cent Of Crop Ginned

Early estimates of the cotton crop In
Cameron county will evidently be sur.
passed. according 10 reports from The
northern part of the county. and IL is
now the general opinion that the total
for Cameron county will run close H..
5000 bales.
Practically all gins had been forced
70 close by tho rain of Friday hut were
open again and running full blast Mon
day morning.
The gins of the Ilarlin San Ben
ito-liio lfondo district reported last
night that over 9.iO0 bales had been
einocd, and that Approximately 40 per
cent 10 the crop j. now balcd. The
value of the cotton and cotton seed al
ready turned out in that district i well
over million dollars and d conserva-
tive estimate places the total value of
the crop in the north part az Cameron
courty 1T 81 100000.
heavy rain fell in Brownsville Mon
dny afternoon, hut in the surrounding
country the rainfall was very light. lot
sufficient 10 interfere with tho opera
tion Of the brownsville gin. IN 10 ::oon
today The local gin had turned out 760
hhi"s, which il approximately 10 per
cent OF the estimated yield for the
brownsville section.
Good prices for tho staple continue
Ia rule throughout the Valley. prices
ranging from II to -; cents.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
PROPOSALS OF PRES.
HARDING In BRIEF

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Aug. H.
Following are the proposals oi
President Harding in brief:
FIRST-Railway managers and
workmen TO agree to recognize the
validity Of all decisions Of the labor
board and To faithfully carry out
such decisions a contemplated by
law.
SEC0ND-Carriers 10 withdraw all
lawsuits growing out Of the strike
and any railway labor hoard decision
which has been involved in the strike
NAV be taken. in exercise Of the re-
cornized rights Of either party. TO
the railway labor board for rehearing.
THIRD-All employees now on
strike To be returned 10 work in their
former positions, with seniority
and other rights unimpaired. The
representatives Of the organizations
to especially agree that there will
be no more discrimination by either
party against the employees who did
not strike.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
SOIL SURVEY FOR
VALLEY RECEIVES
FAVORABLE ACTION

According To- Louis II. Alsmcycr.
Cameron county agricultural agent. the
farmers short course AZ 4. X NJ. Col
icge this year was the best ever hcll.
Mr.. AIsmcycr returned Monday after
attending the short course.
There were nearly two Thousand at
tending the short course this summer,
and good spirit was maintained
throughout the two weeks course. The
lectures were ~ u hig.. class and wcr.
we'll arranged Many contests were
held, among them bcii.g brcad-making.
stock judging. sewing and others. In
the county agents livestock Judging con
test. Mr.. Alsmcycr was ranked tenth. in
the 1Ji who entered the contest. Ii
lasted throughout the week.
M. Alsmcyer was ranked first in the
stock judgers of the Gulf coast district.
The question of the next meeting place
of the Gulf coast district was taken up
hy county agents, and Brownsville Was
chosen This selection. however, must
he approved hy the directors and Off
cials AT College Station. The reason
for selecting Brownsville was given as
the fact that the Valley is making such
rapid progress. and county agents in
other counties receive 50 many queries
abort the Valley. that they desire to
come here and get some first hand in
formation.
Regarding the soil survey. Mr.. Ais
meyer presented 10 II. ioungblood. ~
rector II agriculture, in the summer
course. the petition and resolutions
adopted AZ the citrus schnols here and
also those made out by the brownsville
Chamber of Commerce aud other organ-
izationS He found that Mr.. Young
blood hTd already secured the approval
IT the Washington department of ag-
riculiurc. and rs sooa as the men caI,
bc secured. which will prohably bc in
about five months. they viii 10 sen.
here to make n survey. Indications are
that If enough interest j. shown in 9TH
cr irrigated districts ont Of this county.
the survey will be exteadcd up the Val
lev
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
TRAVEL BY TRAIN In
RUSSIA is EXPENSIVE
fBy The Associated PresS

MOSCOW. Aug. 1.-Passenger trave
on the principal Russian railways IL
again approaching state of confor;
and luxury for those who can pay the
price.
Through sleeping cars are now operat-
ed between Moscow and petrograd. Mos
COW and Odessa, Moscow and Chita
Siberia. and other important terminals
Restaurant wagons have been put on
some trains.
The fares and berth charges have been
increased in Soviet rubles to equal the
lre-revolution gold rate.
There are no restrictions on first
class travel and there generally is a
waiting list for places Of Russians.
however. still travel packed like sardines
ia dingy third-class cars or box cars.
which contrast sharply with the clean
liress of the accommodations afforded
the Sc can pay for them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
TWO KILLED AND ONE
INJURED NEAR TAMPICO

TANfPICO. Mexico. Aug. IF. Nj.
Eois. iimckeeper for Cia. Mcxicana DE-
Pctroleo III Aguila" AID Joaquin Cas-
tuera, also in the employ of the Corona
were killed and Luis Fernandez. a
third Corona employee. was seriously
wounded when the narrow gauge rail
road motor ear upon which they were
riding was fired upon late Sunday
night near the company's Palma Sofa
oil camp.
According to the report given bv sur
vivors Of the affair. there were five or
Xix men returning Ia camp on the ear.
Just as they were approaching the ELI
trance 10 the camp, several shots were
fired into the group.
Blnis. whose name is listed on the
company rolls rs an American. was -
years old and had been in the employ
rf the Aguila for some time. His home
is IL New York. IL had no relatives
here. so far as could he learned.
Jcanuin Castucra was Mexican. rs
was Fernandez. " IL probable that one
of Fernandez arms will hr amputated
The bodies II Rlois and Castucra were
taken to Tuxpam for burial. Palma. Sola
camp is about 30 kilometers south Of
Tuxpam.
4 report of the tragedy is heing oh
tanned by the American consulate here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
COTTON JUMPS NEW ORLEANS
HARLINCEN TO BACK
DAIRY EXTENSION TO
BEST OF HER ABILITY
Special 70 The IIcrald)

HARLINGEN. Texas Aug IA meet
ing Of the board Of directors Of the
Harlingcn Chamber Of Commerce was
held Monday afternoon for the purpose
of making preparations and plans for
the Valley Chamber of Commerce meet
ing to be held in this city Friday.
Extension of the dairy industry in
the Valley is TO be the principal subject
before the Valley Chamber meeting. at
which time I'd Lasatcr of Falfurrias
will be present 20 present plans for
the promotion of the industry. The
directors OF the Harlingen Chamber of
Commerce went on record as being un-
animously in favor Of dairy extension
and every influence the Chamber has
a. its command will be used in assisting
the work
The establishment Of central cream
cry for the Valley will he the main pro
position presented TO the Valley Cham
bcr by Mr. Lasatcr and this II a matter
IN which every Valley farmer and
business man will have a deep interest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
MOTOR STRIKE TIES CHICAGO TRAFFIC
Twenty Thousand Workers
of Traffic Companies on
Strike Chicagoans Walk
INV The Associated Prcssl


CHICAGO, Ill.,, Aug. Twenty |.
thousand motormcn. conductors and
guards of the surface and elevated
lines wcit on strike here AZ 4 o'clock
this morning. The greater part of Chi.
caSo's working population. comprising
approximately :.p0n. GOO persons. WEI
forced To- walk TO work this morning or
avail themselves of improviscd means
~ transformation.
All rolling stock available. including
every variety of wheeled. pullahlc. push
able or motorized vehicle was pressed
INTO service to accommodate the mill
lions VII" are the center Il Chicago :
great Industries. Thousands started
early on foot. many walking miles to
III" places where they are employed.
Long before the hour of dawn the av-
cnues and streets leading 10 the manu-
featuring and business districts were
swarrnii with pedestrians.
The street in the downtown district
antomati ally became one-way thorough
fares.w hich literally secthed with ne
dcsrrlans hurrying - reach their III
ces or places of employment before the
opening hour.
Surface lin" owners rccc;iIy posted
n notice 10 the effect that all wages
~"uld BE- rcdu"cd Il per cent. beginning
August !. The labor leaders objected
TO the reduction and announced that Il
strike would be called If the owners per
sisted In enforcing the reduction order
MI efforts 10 secure an agreement be-
tween the transportation companies and
employees have failed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
HAVE AN ENTHUSIASTIC
5. 0. S. MEET AT ALAMO
Especial 10 the Herald)

ALAMO, Texas. Aug. An enihu-
siasiic meeting Was held here last light
In behalf Of the :. q. =. and was ar-
tended by representative audience of
Alamo citizens and residents Of the sur
rounding country.
ID. \. pBrirn of Brownsville was in
vited by the Alamo Chamber Of Com
mercc 10 attend the meeting and deliver
an address. and his address. in which
he Denoted the Lecessity Of securing a
deep water port at Point Isabel made
an excellent impression. He received
the assurance of those present that
the Alam" quota in the :. q. :. fund
will he made up IN few days
Arrangements have been concluled
for similar meetings az San Juan. Ed
inhurg. Mission and other points IN H.
dalgo county this week, at which Mr.
OBrien will speak.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
CARGO MATTER
DISCUSSED AT
FORUM MEETING.
Committee Appointed to In
vestigate Rates and Other
Matters Pertaining to Fur
nishing cargo For Point

The forum meeting OF the Chamber of
Commerce last night was attended by
q representative body of business men.
practically every business interest in
the city being represented. and while
no definite steps were taken in the mat
ter of securing cargo for the Gulf
Coast Steamship Co. 10 discharge at
Point Isabel. many points were brought
out which proved Of great interest and
which will serve to augment interest
an deep water harbor.
The result of the discussions was the
selection of n committee, consisting OF
j. S. Duncan. Chas. Hlschcr, X. c.
Morris, Chas. McLain. j. J. Bishop, J. r.
'Blanton. w. T.. McDavitt and J. c.
Bennet. all Of whom are heavy shippers
or are interested in freight tariffs. to
make a thorough investigation Of the
Steamship company's proposal to lighter
into Point Isabel in the event their beat
can not cross the bar; to secure full
information as to rates. storage charges.
points at which consignmcnts can he
loaded. and such other matters as would
prove of interest to shippers of Browns
vile and the Valley. The committee
is 10 make its Investigations immediate
ly. with all facilities of the Chamber of
Commerce placed at their disposal, and
TO report at a second forum meeting TO
be held in ten days of two weeks.
nrl $. Perkins presided at the meeting.
and after stating its object. placed be-
fore the assemblage the proposal Of the
steamship company. which was that the
company agreed TO place in Brownsville
merchandise sh pped from New Orleans
at a % per cent under the present rail
rates.
j. :. Duncan. of the Caffcrcll Whole
sale Grocery Company. pointed out that
many things. such as storage rates and
other items of expense would have TO
be taken into considc ration and also
that many Of the large consignmcnts
would originate at Houston or Galveston.
j. J. Bishop of the international Drug
Company stated that the major port on
Of their consignments came from the
Atlantic Seaboard - Galveston and that
IL would be impossible to place much
tonnage until il was known If saving
could be effected by having the consign-
ments sent to New Orleans instead OF
Galveston.
r. {. Morris Of the Frontier Lumber
Co. stated that most of their shipments
were made up at Houston. and aside
from consignments of wire and nails. it
would he impossible for their firm TO
offer much tonnage unless the boat
received cargo at Houston. S. c. Tucker
of the Peoples Ice & Manufacturing Co.
owners of the Brownsville gin and cotton
seed mill. which would furnish the
greatest outgoing tonnage. stated il
would be impossible for the boat to
lighter cotton.
p. NJ. Lamberton pointed out that
this was pioneer movement. really
an experiment: that III il proved sue
eessful il would be OF incalculable bene-
fiji TO Brownsville and the Valley, be-
cause. he said it would bring out more
forcibly the need of deep water at Point
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
BAKER LOADS PASTRY
WITH ARSENIC, 3 DEAD
6By The Associated Press)

NEW YORK. Aug. Charles Abra-
hanson. baker. who was recently dis
charged from Shellbournr's restaurant
on broadway and Twenty-sixth street.
was arrested upon a homicide charge
today. following an investigation OF the
wholesale poisoning Of more than n hun
dred persons. three Of whom are dead.
and all Of whom ate at the restaurant
where he was employed
Officials at the medical examiners Of
flee reported that large quantity cf
berry pies. baked before Abrahamspn
was discharged from the employ of the
restaurant. were heavily charged with
arseLic.
Abrahamson has been held as n ma
terial witness IN the ease. bat District
Attorney Banton announced that Abrn-
hanson would apparently come out
clean Of any suspicion that he IL re-
sponsible for the poisoning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
CALL ANOTHER COTTON CROP IN.
CONFERENCE 0NN0. CAMERON
STRIKE MATTERPASSES MILLION
iBy The Associated Pressl

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. l.-Anhthe,
joint wage conference II the operators
and miners Of the central competitive
bitumiaons fields has been called to con
vene at Cleveland next Monday for the
purpose Of negotiating basic agree
ment TO terminate the present coal
strike.
The call for the conference was is-
sued by John l.. Lewis, president of the
United Mine Workers If America lie
also summoned tie general policy com
mittee of the unions to meet at the
same time at Cleveland ~ enable them
To act promptly upon any develop
mcnts which may result from the joint
wage scale conference.
Al men will remain on strike until
nm agreement or "a definite understand
ing with the operators is reached
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
TROOP MOVEMENT IN
TEXAS Held UP until
CONFERENCE REPORT

AiSTIN. Texas. Aug. Further
movements of troons 10 the Texas strike
ccniers will dccpnd upon the outcome
of the strike settlement move now nm
der way. Gov. Neff stated this mnrnin.
Governor Neff said that Adjriant Ge--
eral Barton would make a report oa
The strike situation in Amarillo on his
return to Austin late toiay. but tha.
no action was cortemnla'ed until the
outcome Of today's conferences IN New
York and Chicago in regard To settle
ment Of the strike il known.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
COTTON CLASSER
SECURED FOR THE
R. CRANDE VALLEY

J. II. Bears. specialist in cotton class
ing for the Extension service. A. & "A
College. reported that a. a result: .,
Alsmeyer. county agent here. toward
getting cotton grader and classcr
for the Rio Grande Valley ENshsaEc,
MIR. Trucblood of Corpus Christi has
been secured end will have his head
quarters at Mercedes.
Mr.. Trueblood is United states
licensed cotton classer and his chasing
will be recognized all over the United
States as Official. which will help the
Exchange and any farmer in The Valley.
whether or not he is member Of the
Exchange. may get his cotton elassed
for a nominal sum.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
FEDERAL OFFICERS make
RECORD HAUL OF BOOZE

The biggest haul ef liquor made in
the Brownsville district since the pro-
hibiii"n law went into effect was cf-
fcctcd yesterday afternoon by Customs.
Inspectors VIM. Shears. X. J.. Camp
bell. V. G. Crixcll and Deputy United
States Marshal III. II. Jcfferds
The liquor, which was in the posses
sion Of Santos Gutierrez. was captured
near the Naranja ranch. about sxtee..
miles west of Brow: svillc. and consist
cd cf - gallons of mescal in drnijohns
and jugs. 90 quart bottles Of tequila and
quart of alcohol. making a total Of
2lS quarts.
The party Of federal officers were
out scouting for bootlogers, and founo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01

Gutierrez proceeding along brush
road with his wagon well loaded. He
was preceded by a pilot" cart. hut the
pilot" evidently did nnt see the Off
GERS. and they were able to surprise
Gutierrez and capture the entire load
Gutierrez was brought 10 the city and
will have hearing before United
States Commis sioncr Goodrich today.
The liquor was evidently consign-
mcnt being sent out To- the distributing
hoorlcggprs ~ san Benito. Haringen.
Rio IIondc a,d other points up the
Valley. Gutierrez evidently being a
rum runner" for the bootleGgcrs, as
the quantity he carried was too great
for him TO sell direct Ia the consumers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01

The second proposal provides that all
law suits brought ny either side in con-
nection with the strike should be with-
drawn and that disputes arising from
the walkout should he left with the Ia
Dor board for settlement.
The third proposal IL the one calcu-
lated tn arouse the most discussion
when the conference meets this after
noon to take vote on acceptance or re
lection of the proposals. II suggests
that all strikers be taken hack on the
basis Of the same seniority rights th.y
enjoyed prior To the calling of the
strike.
The big controversial point in the
Harding proposals il on this point of
seniority. in which the proposal Sug-
gests: "All employees seniority and 9TH
er rights shall be unimpaired"
The conference Of railroad presidents
who assembled at the Grand Central
Terminus this morning ~ discuss the
proposals of President Harding for the
settlement Of the railway strike. ad-
journcd until afternoon without taking
action. Immediately after Secretary of
Commerce Hoover presented the admin
istration's petition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
FIRE DESTROYS HOSPITAL
'Rv The Associated Press

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Aug. Three
hundred women patients were success
fully removed from large ward build
ing of the state hospital here early this
morning. VIXEN the building was found
to be on fire. Most Of the patients
we're suffering from nervous disorders.
The fire destroyed the attic Of the build
ing before it was gotten under control
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
BLANTON CAME NEAR
GETTING MAJORITY
fBy The Associated Pressl

ABILENE. Texas, Aug. 1.-Congrcss-
mai Thomas l.. Blanton of Abilene
lacked only 3si votes Of securing a
clear majority over his three opponents
AT TIA. primaries on July 80. according
to the complete official returns an
nounccd today by Chairman Cockrell.
The rcturis show that Blanton carried
1s of the 10 counties in the district.
Blanton received 2I.5I0 votes, a plu-
rality Of lI.13a.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
GEORGIA MOB HANGS TWO

MACON. Ga. Aug IA negro who
had been identified by officers as John
Glover. alas "Cocky." the slayer Of
Deputy Sheriff Walter c. Byrd OF
Bibb county. and George Marshall, an
other negro. were put 10 death at
O'Clock this morning bv mob of 800
mon two miles from Hol'on.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
HANG NEGRO In PUBLIC
SQUARE AT HOT SPRINGS
tBy The ASS ,ciated Press)

HOT SPRINGS. Ark. Aug. Hunk
Harris. n negro. was taken from local
officers this morning by mob Of white
men and hanged in the public square.
Harris had been arrested upon the
charge Of being connected with the MUIR
der early this morning of Maurice Con-
nelly. an insurance solicitor, who was
shot by burglar.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
REVIVAL MEETINGS AT
Ell JARD!N COMMUNITY

Rev. 7. 4. Garter ~ the San Antonio
Army Post ~. T.. church and Dr. W. T..
''owcr "f Iyforl are holding Il series
~ revival meetings NJ the community
house in III .Iardin. which will he con
timed over SUNDAY. August q.
\ general invitation has been extend
81 To the people nf brownsville and the
III Jardin community 10 attend the
meetings
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
KILLED
IN COLLISION
ON OHIO ROAD
(By The Assoc ated Press)

CINCINNATI. Ohio. Aug. Fifteen
pcrsors are reported killed and fron.
- to 80 injured in hcad-on collision
which occurred this morning between a
uorthbound negro excursion train and a
Southhound passenger train. No. IL. from
Dayton. Ohio. The collision occurred
On the Cincinnati. Lebanon and North
ern railroad at Lester Station, n suburb
Of Cincinnati.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
40 KILLED IN WRECK
NEAR PARIS, FRANCE
ny The Associated Press

PARIS. Aug. 1.--Fcrty persons were
killed and fifty others Injured in a col
iision which occurred this morning be-
tween two trains. both Of which wer.
loaded with pilgrims 10 the Grotto Of
Lourdes, one Of the worlds most fam
GUS shrines. The collision occurred
near the town Of villecomtal. All of the
pilgrims were from the region OF Mou-
Iins IN the Department OF Allicr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
NEGRO KILLS MAN
Try The Associated Press)

ST. AUGUSTINE. Fla. Aug. L.
William Scott, negro cook aboard the
United States army transport tug Cuba.
is in local jail charged with the killing
Of II. L. Hovden. 81. on the high seas
off this city today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
HU NG Jury

fBy The Assoc ated Press)
LOS ANGELES. Calf Aug. L.
The jury trying Mrs. Madalynne Obcn-
chain for the second time for the muir
der ~ j. Rclton Kennedy was locked M
for the light NJ 1890 o'clock. after
having been out - hours and half.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-01
FREE SKATERS WIN

LONDON. Aug. ! The town of Tip
perary was capturcd 10y free state.
i-oors Sunday morning. says a dispatch
10 The Times from Dublin. The at
tack was commenced Saturday by troops
rom Dublin.