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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
FRENCH EXPECT
PROPOSALS ON
PREPARATIONS
tBy The Associated Prcss.)

PARIS. Dec. i6-The French govern
ment would examine carefully and APP
prcciatIvely any proposals made By the
American government which might
prove helpful in obtaining rcparation=
from Germany. ii was said today n.
connection with reports from Washing
ton. where. it was said. proposals were
being considered.
While dispatches received here deal
ing with the supposed purposes Of the
Washington government lacked any
sort OF definItencss. the impression
gathered in French official circles was
that the ideas Of the international
bankers committee. which met last
June. were being closely followed.
The general idea Of powerful Euro
pean financial groups i that no set
Element can be obtained until the sum
Of German reparations has been final.
~ fixed at total somewhere between
forty billion and sixty billion gold
marks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
PRESIDENT OF
POLAND VICTIM
OF ASSASSlNS
(By The Associated Press.l

WARSAW. Poland. Dec. l6.-Gahriel
Narutoicz. the first president of the
Polish republic. was assassinated today
while visiting the art exhibition. lie was
elected by the national assembly n week
ago today.
Opposition to the new president came
largely from the NaiionaliSiS. The mem
hers of this party resented the election
Of man whom they declared repre-
scented the non Polish radical elements.
There have been continuous d sordcrs
ever since Narotowicz was elected. On
one occasion the battle between rival
factions and the police resulted in the
death Of four and the injury of more
than one hundred persons.
President Narutowicz was fatally
shot by an artist named Niewabomski.
a late dispatch from Warsaw states.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
VALLEY BUICK CO.
SELLS BUSINESS TO
R. R. AND E. B. WELLS

The Graham Valley Buick company
"f San Eenito with sales agency in
fr"wn Svilc. which was been conducted
for the past several years hy !. A..
Graham of San Henito. has been sold
to H. Il. and T.. II. Wells. formerly
distributing agents fer the Buick Com
rauv M Errnham.
Mr. Graham and his family have re
sided ~ San Rcnito for the past ten
years. AMI Mr. Graham has taken an ar-
tive part ia the advance of the city. be-
ing a city commissioner at present and
having been county commissioner. He
viii move with his family for San An
tonic where he will make his home in
the future.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
COMPLETE CONCRETE
WORK ON TWELFTH ST.

Paving on Twelfth street was com
pleted yesterday after the concrete
mixer had been put in working shape
again. Portions 81 the street will be
opened up for traffic today while others
will have to remain under water for a
short time until they are ready for use.
Much delay has been caused in this
paving by failure Of material to arrive,
bad weather and other causes. The strip
is paved with solid 6-inch concrete.
which can be used in case the city de-
cides nj some future time 10 put a
top on the streets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
WACO AND ABILENE
SCHEDULED TO MEET
IN CHAMPION GAME

Waco and Abilene win meet for the
state championship next week with the
place for the game yet 10 he decided.
Indications are that Waco will live up
~ dope again and defeat Abilene a. they
did the coast city team and thus annex
the state title in the interscholastic
league division.
tlrburnc went down before the Abilene
warriors hy score of l3 10 = after
a hard fought game ~ Abilene Friday.
The Abilene team j. reported 10 ~ both
heavy and fast and may show up better
against Waco than any other team 40
far still the Wacoites are picked 10 win
the championship.
Corpus Christi blew up after the first
touchdown in the game M Waco. The
team played hard hut Waco proved too
good M breaking NJ interference. and
also too proficient NJ carving the ball
around end or through the line. The
last game uf the season viii probably
be played ~ Austin. a. II has been for
the past two years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
IDEAL WEATHER
BRINGS CROWDS.
TO VALLEY FAIR
Hundreds Of Visitors From
North Enjoy the Week Of
Valley Sunshine and In
spect Valley Products

.HARLINGEN, Texas, Dec. 16.-Fridsy
marked the closing of the Valley Mid
Winter Fair. with the enthusiasm and
interest still at its height. The weather
of the entire four days has been typical
of the Valley in its warmth and sunny
skies and has antonished many visitors
from further north. who find il almost
impossible to believe that they left
homes where freezing weather prevailed
and yet the Valley has the warmth OF
summer.
The last day of the most successful
fair that has eser been held in the
Lower Rio Grandc Valley dawncd with
q clear sky, but as the morning hours
passed the sky became overcast and y
slight mist fell for short time.
The crowds "a. the Fair grounds was
about equal to that of the opening day.
The most interesting attraction at the
grounds during the day was the foot
BALL game between Brownsville and
Harrington Boy Scouts. Brownsville and
Harlingen are tied as To number Of
games won between the two teams. Ia
Harlingen wins from Brownsville San
Benito will be declared the champions.
but il Brownsville comes out winner
they will have to play San Benito for
the championship.
Thursday evening following the cor.
ovation Of the Valley Fair Queen. the
coronation ball was held in the Witten.
bach building. where the floor was
crowded with court attendants and g.
corts. The building was artistcally
decorated in the prevailing Oriental ef
feet. The grand march was led by some
fifty attendants of the court. Other so
cial events in honor of the queen will
follow next week. among which will BE-
ball by the De Molay chapter Of San
Benito. and a ball by the Shriners Of
Harlingcn.
The gubernatorial party of Governor
Robertson with other distinguished Fair
visitors Mt the conclusion Of the Fair
will become the guests of q. r.. and
r. 7. Stuart of Stuart Place, Harlngen.
On Friday afternoon a big barbecue
will he held in their honor. and follow
ing this. the party will make ready for
big hunt TO occupy the remainder OF
the week. Deer are plentiful and il T.
expected the party will have a success
full trip.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
SERBIAN FAMILY
QUARREL AT LAST
BEEN ADJUSTED
CBy The Associated Prcss.)

BELGRADE. Dec. l6.-The quarrel
between King Alexander and his elder
brother. Prince George. who renounccd
his claim to the throne Of Serbia IL
1909. has been brought to an end by
the action of Prince George IN writing
to the King that his actions were in
correct and offensive. The quarrel was
started in connection with the latter's
civil list allowance.
Prince George concluded his letter by
entreating the King 10 forget the past,
and he gave assurances that in the
future he would fulfill his obligations
ss n member Of the royal family and
respect its statutes. The dispute which
weighed heavily upon the country. A.
now definitely closed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
Express Rate Hearing
aUiH be Held at Dallas
on February %, Report

DALLAS. Texas, Dee. l6.-A hearing
before Interstate Commerce Commis
sion Examiners BARCLAY and Mullen
with regard to express rates will be
held in Dallas. Texas. February %. ac-
cording to advice just received from the
Interstate Commerce Commission by tn
the Transportation Department of the
Texas Chamber Of Commerce. Following
these hearings, il will be determined
whether express rates in Texas and the
Southwest will be increased, decreased
or remain as they are.
The commission instituted a general
investigation into express rates, rules
and regulations for the purpose of de
termining whether decreases in present
rates might be made. The Express Com
pany and the railroads then asked for
an increase. The entire matter was set
for hearing in Washington ia Novcm-
ber goth. Commissioner Gilmore of the
Texas Commission, representatives Of
the Texas Chamber Of Commerce and
other organizations appeared in oppo-
sition to the application of the car
riers for increases and asked that a
hearing in Texas be held so as to per-
NIT Texas shippers to testify with re-
gard to desired decreases
The order Of the Commission pro-
vides for nine additional hearings at
various points throughout the United
States TO be held at Atlanta. Ga. Dal-
las. Texas; Phoenix, Ariz.: San Fran
cisco. Calf; Tacoma. Wash: Butte,
Mont; Denver, Colo; Omaha. Ncbr. /:
and Chicago. ILL.,, After which another
hearing will be held in Washington on
April 9th
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
KILLED BY FALL
FROM TRUCK ON
S. BENITO ROAD
E. M. Borden, Gulf Coast
Lines Employe, Killed Last
Night While on Way to
Brownsville

u. NJ. Borden. cashier Of the Gulf
Coast Lines nj San Benito. wasn slRlost
instantly killed last night on the read
near Barreda. between brownsville and
San Benitc. by falling from the rear of
a truck. lie struck on his head. death
resulting from combustion of the brain.
Borden. who was - years " age.
left San Hcnto with party of men
in the truck on pleasure trip to
Brownsville. lie was in the rear
"f the vehicle. and while attempting 10
light cigarette lost his balance and fell
out. The other three men i'm the party
were sitting IN the seat. aud they did
not know of the accident until a few
minutes later. When they discovered
Borden was not ia the truck they turned
around and found hiS body lying in the
center at the roadway about half a mile
from where they turned.
The body was Immediately taken back
to San Benito. and the parents Of the
young man, who reside M Woodboro.
Texas. were immediately notified of the
accident. The father. mother and sister
arrived in San Benito today and the body
will be taken "a Woodboro for burial
tomorrow. Funeral services were held
AZ san 5enito this afternoon under the
auspices of the American Legion lf
which he was n member.
Borden had resided in the Valley near
three years. having been assistant
cashier for the Gulf Coast Lines in
Brownsville over year prior 10 his
transfer 10 San Benito in October. 1921
lie saw service during the World War
and was a member of the American
Legion. lie was extremely popular in
both Brownsville and San Bcnito. having
many friends in both cities
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
DELIGHTFUL CLIMATE
OF VALLEY PROVED IN
TEMPERATURE REPORTS

The weather reports from thirty or
more stations IN various parts of the
United States. published daily il the
brownsville Herald through the courtesy
of the local weather observer. are de-
ridedly interesting 10 Valley residents.
Brownsville temperatures during the
winter months are almost invarbly
higher than any other point in the
United States. and during the recent
cold spell in the north. which reached
as far south a. central Texas. the
Brownsville temperatures remained con
siSienrly III the seventies.
Miami. Florida. u generally one or
two degrees cooler IN the noon report
aud several degrees warmer in the night
report. indicating that temperature con
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
Steam Train
Service Put
on in Valley

c. w. Strain, general passen-
ger agent for the Gulf Coast Lines,
announced today in reply to the
request Of the Rio Grande Valley
Chamber Of Commerce that for
the next ten days, as an expert
ment, tba l:iight train from
Brownsville to Mission and the
and the morning train from Mis-
sion to Brownsville will be a steam
train carrying express and mail.
If the receipts justify, the SER
vice will be continued. Mr.. Strain
will meet with the Valley Cham
Der Of Commerce at Brownsville
on Friday. January ), and discuss
the entire situation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
Refuse Ku KIAx Permit
to DO Business Within
Boundaries of Kansas

tBy The Associated Press)
w. Na.-Dcc. I6.-kansas will not
dive the ku kluN from the state
by force. but will cxpcl them BY re-
fusing to permit to organization
TO do business within the states
boundaries, Governor HenrY Allen
of Kansas declared in an address
prepared for delivery today before
the governors conference in ses-
sion here.
4 writ j. being sought IN tho
Kansas supreme court. Governor
Allen said. for this purpose. lie
said opposition to the Khan Is
based on the fact il operates un-
der protection Of the mask and
through terrorism and violence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
POINT ISABEL DISPLAY
ATTRACTS ATTENTION

HARI.INGEN. Texas, Dec. l6.-The
Point Isabel display. in a separate booth
drew considerable comment from all who
saw H. 4 large all painting of the hay
with the long arm ~ the wharf extending
ouf and alongside il n giant liner. taking
cn the commodities If the Rio Grande
Valley This picture described perfectly
what il will mean to the Valley TO have
deep water AT Point Isabel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
PROCEEDINGS STARTED
TO PREVENT SEATING
OF LODGE IN SENAT|
(By The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON havcb been in
Massshuscs challenging the of Cabot Lodge
publican leader the transferred
challenge the
attorney defeated
Liberal Republican
The charged "asran regularie in the November
senatorial election, asked immediate
challenge will to
elections and privileges and following
probably lie the March
challenge declared that Senator Lodge
hadbe
his in Of A. Castor the
ocratc candidate, and s partisan He said
to accomplished
bsuet world and natural expression of liberal thought
than any othcu m sineeN Nero"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
DRAFTING OF TREATY
UNDER WAY AT THE
LAUSANNE MEETING

LAUSANNE, Dec. l6.-Ambassador
Child. as head Of the American delega-
tion to the Near East Conference. plans
to protest against the Turkish propos-
al 10 expcI the Greek patriarch form
Constantinoplc at today's session Of the
subcommittee on minorities.
The drafting Of the treaty of Lau-
same il in progress. Experts are work
ing on the clauses that involve no dis
puted points. and rumors are circula-
ting TO the eject that January . has
been fixed as the tentative date for the
signing Of the pact.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16

ditions in that famous winter resort are
not a. comfortable a. in Brownsville.
~ had ne idea the Valley had such
a delightful climate" Mr.. SchnurbuSrh.
local mcteorolngi~t. stated Since the
weather bureau has placed the Browns
Vile on the circuit. and I am able 10
secure reports from all parts ~ the
United States have been convinced
that the Valley has the finest winter
climate ~ arv section II the country
Miami. Florida. j. even surpassed by
Brownsville. u seems rather odd ~
look out on the bright sunshine. green
trees and hlo>soming rose bushes after
reading over the mornings reports of
hrl"w zero temperatures in the north
aud east
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
"SPONGING" NEWEST
ART OF PROHIBITION
OFFICERS ON BORDER
{ BY The Associated PrcssD

Ell PASO, Texas. Dec. l6.-Fcder-
nj Officers have had a lot of trouble
with men who were carrying liquor
and who broke the bottle TO dcs-
troy evidence. They have found
way tn get the evidence in future
cases, even il man skaters the
bottle and the liquor vets the
ground. They carry sponges.
Each officer is equipped with
sponge with which he will soak ur
n part of the liquor with il. puts il
into an empty bottle and swear 10
how lie got il. II stands in court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16

Brownsville and vicinity: Cloudy and
unsettled weather tonight and Sunday
warmer tonight
East Texas: Cloudy tonight and Sun
day. probably local rains: warmer in
east and south portions tonight; colder
in northwest and north-central por-
tions Sunday. Moderate to fresh south
erly winds on the coast.
Weather Conditions
A moderate barometrc depression
over the Texas Panhandle has gwen
higher temperatures in northern and
central Texas. thence noriheastward TO
the Upped Lakes Region. Ii j. colder
over the Southeast and Eastern states,
and also in the Canadian Northwest.
General cloudy and rainy weather pre-
walls over the Southern and Eastern
states, and il is showing IN Montana.
Wyoming aud northern Utah. Light TO
moderately heavy precipitation occur
red in all OF the regions mentioned
No measurable amounts occurred any
where in Texas apparantly.
The coolest last night at Texas sta
tions ranged from &c at Amarillo 10 81
ct Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
WOULD EXTEND MORE
CREDIT TO FARMERS
THRU FEDERAL BANK
(By The Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l6.-Legisla-
tion making il possible for farme.s to
borrow from the farm loan banks for
period Of nine months was advocated
today in the Legislative policy adopted
by the National Council Of the Far
mers' Cooperative Marketing Associa-
tions in convention here. The propos-
ed legislation would also provide for
borrowing individual sums up to
$4,000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
l6 GOVERNORS WILL
LUNCH WITH HARDING
CBy The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.-The gov.
ernor's of sixteen states have accepted
President Harding's Invitation to lunch
with him next Monday for the purpos.
Of discussing prohibition enforcement
plans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE
PITNEY HAS RESIGNED

WASHINGTON. ~. a.. Dec. iG-AS-
sociatr Justice Titnry of the supreme
court today sent his resignation 20
President Harding to take effect Jan
uary /.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
SPOT COTTON MARKET

Dallas. 2iS5: Houston. 2545; Calves
ton, 25.55. all steady.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16
GERMAN SITUATION
BECOMES PROBLEM
FOR ENTIRE WORLD
nv The Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.-Further
information regarding Germauy's a.
cute economic situation was received
today in official dispatches disclosed N
rapidly tightening credit situation with
a resultant increase in prices and n
shortage Of essentials.
The Rcichsbank has increased the re-
discount rate to 10 percent and insti-
tuted strict supervision Of all redIs-
count operations in an effort to cur
tail credit demands. Living costs have
taken an unprecedented increase and
unemployment is increasing at an a.
farming rate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-16

Ell PASO, Texas-A hotel here has
opened up teeing links and putting
greens. with an instructor in charge. es-
pecially for golfers who want TO i'm
prove their stroke. The ball is teed in
the regular way and the ball is caught
in large canvas. The innovation Il
said 10 be proving extremely popular.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-08
SPLENDID ROMANCE is
THE PRISONER OF ZENDA"

"The Prisoner of Zenda," which has
thrilled thousands who have read the
book or seen the play, will be shown
at the gymnasium on December 10.
1t is story of the adventures of
Rudolf Rassendyll, a young English
man who for time became king of
the mythical country of Ruritania
and who won the love of Princess
Flavia, after series of plots and
counterplots during which he is COM
PEELED to fight for his very life.
Beautiful settings, gorgeous Co.'S
tunes, and an exceptional cast con-
tribute to make this romance one
which will be talked about by all low
ers of good pictures.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-08

Next to the United Kingdom, Italy
is the largest importer of American
wheat, having received over $4,000
900 bushels in 1920, according to the
United States Department of Agri-
culture. France ranks next, with
100000 for the same year.
The alfalfa acreage of Michigan in
creased over 100000 acres this year
following alfalfa campaigns conduct
ed the past winter by agricultural
extension workers in that state, ac-
cording to reports to the United
States Department of Agriculture.
Mr.. and Mrs. julius Volck left Sun
day morning for Chicago, taking adj
vantage of the excursion rates of
fered over the Great Northern and
securing ticket which will enable
them to visit California points, go
ing from Chicago via the Santa Fe
to Los Angeles, and returning here
via Portland over the Southern Pa
cific. They will be away until spring.
Production of potatoes this year IN
16 countries is estimated to be 675.-
100000 bushels more than last year
and 100000 more than the average
production for the five years 1909
1913, according to figures compiled
by the United States Department Of
Agriculture. The total tcreage of po-
tatoes in 1922 for the "a countries for
which estimates are available was
20,261 900 acres.
Of the leading markets New York
is often quoted as paying the highest
prices for very early arrivals of
fruits and vegetables, but during the
height Of the season is often quoted
below the others, says the United
States Department of Agriculture
Nearly two-thirds of the butter
produced in the United States in
1921 was made in creameries, accord
ing to report of the United States
Department of Agriculture.
Ten years work by the Federal
agricultural experiment station in
Guam on the adoption of Temperate
Zone vegetables to the soil and eli
mate there has resulted in the intro
duction of varitties of many vege-
tables into the gardens of natives of
Guam. Previous to this very few
garden vegetables were grown. Beans
carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, mus
tard, okra, peppers, radishes, pump
kins and watermelons are reported
TO the United States Department Of
Agriculture as being among those
best adapted to conditions on that is-
land.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-08
Mr.. and Mrs. B. c. Rutherford were
Wenatchee visitors last Friday.


Wenatchee visitors last Friday.
A survey is being made of the
Biles-Coleman logging road at Omak.
jerry Georger came over from Ell
lensburg last week with a team, driv-
ing over the pass.
Mrs. G. W. HoXsey went to Seattle
Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving
with her son George and her sister.
Mrs. C. J. Service returned here
Friday after spending couple
months at Cashmere.
Fletcher Gardner came home from
the University to spend Thanksgiv-
ing with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o.
F. Gardner.
F. A. Wingate went to Seattle last
Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving
with Mrs. Wingate and do some shop
ping for his Peshastin store.
Mr.. and Mrs j. A. J. Fleming left
Tuesday to spend the winter with
their son at San Diego, Calf, and ex-
pected to return here in the spring.
H. McGarry left Sunday by auto
for Los Angeles and other points in
California, where he expects to spend
the wintcr on business and pleasure.
Mr.. ard Ms. Frank Hennessy en-
tertained Nj. and Mrs. J. Slavin Of
Wenatchce IND Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G..
Roberts # this ~i.y at Thanksgiving
dinner
The orr nal color poster called
"The Gold Strike" which was used
in the God and Silver Jubilee num-
Der of The Seattle Times in July was
presented to the college of mines at
the University OF Washington by
Heinrich Roth, the dry point artist of
the Seattle Times. This picture rep
resents 81 .Alaskan prospecting scene
during tie gold rush. Being an APP
propriate picture, it will hang in the
offices of the college of mines.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-08
STEAM LAUNDRY IMPROVING
"They Say. i"

Business at the steam laundry is
holding up better at this season of
the year than it did year ago and
the proprietors, Haskins Bros, are
optimistic, as shown by improve
ments they are making, chief amor Q
them being that they will do away
with the old gas heaters in the DO ~
iron, combination shirt and collar
machine and the neckband machines,
for which they have ordered electric
heating elements. The heating Of
these machines by electricity will do
away with much trouble from dir,
SCOT and smoke.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-08

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