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CLEMERcEAU AN IMPERIALlST in
PROTECTION POLICY, WILL IRWIN
SAYS In ADDRESS HERE TODAY
Noted War Correspondent Warns against
Acceptance of Tigers Greed as
Preached to american Public

Declaring that the United States is the dominant nation
of today and that she will have to make any sensible adjust
ment of European affairs that is to be made, that Georges
Clemenceau, who has recently been speaking in America,
misrepresents France. and that the security of France is,
however, the greatest problem in European affairs at the
, 1922-12-14
Oil Investigation
Continued Today

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.4-Investiration bv the senate
manufactures committee into oil and gasoline prices and into
the oil industry generally was resumed today after an inter-
mission of three months with Walter c. Teagle. president of
the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey as the initial wit
, 1922-12-14

come interested in his case.
The attitude OF the state govern.
ment in Bergstrom's case is designed
to circumvent any effort TO thwari
justice should the prisoners reasoa
be restored.
Bersstrom was convicted at Lara.
, 1922-12-14

can party is willing to treat for peace
and that the rank and file IS moving
in that direction.
The summonlns OF all the Sim
Fein clubs in Dublin city and county
, 1922-12-14
Irish to Get Peace
as Christmas Gift

DUBLIN, Dec. 14.-(By The Associated Press)-Fur-
Their talk of peace between the factions in Ireland is heard
as Christmas approaches. Action taken by the new senate
of the Free State Tuesday in appointing a committee to work
for the immediate cessation of hostnities has developed
some indications that a considerable section of the Republi-
, 1922-12-14

to debate the question is pointed to
as significant. especially as. although
the clubs are composed OF both treaty
supporters and republicans. IT is the
republicans who sent our the press
n~othcat.ors for sundays meetlng.
, 1922-12-14

WASHINGTON. Dec. n.
Charges that operatives of
the department of justice had
Swallowed members of con-
gress who attacked Attorney
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-04-21
CLEAR VISION is GIVEN

7 i obtain q clear view ahead
through the glass Of the wind
shield in rainy and snowy wealth
er Is vitally important to the
safety Of the motor car and It's
occupants. Many schemes are
used to keep the glass clear In
wet weather, but perhaps the
old-fashioned alcohol and glyc-
erin mixture, which Is carried
in small bottle and rubbed
on the glass as needed, Is best.
If the bottle containing the solu-
tion is wrapped In a cloth and
slowed away In the side pocket
it will always be ready for use
and a cloth to apply it with Will
be at hand.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
GREATER SCOPE.
in PREP AIRING.
WANTED IN NAVY.
Suggestion Made by Commits
sion That Army any Navy
Departments be Amalgam-
ated May be Presented

WASHINGTON. II. 4. dee. 13.-A
request that President Harding seek to
broaden the scope of the naval limitation
agreement to include the limitation on
construction of the smaller types of war
vessels and on military and naval air
craft il included IN the annual naval bill
~ reported 10 the house today ~ the
appropriations committee. The report
suggests that the president bc asked
q" open negotiations with Great Britain.
France. Italy and Japan for an agree
ment which would limit the future build
ing of all craft having tonnage of 10.
OOO Of less
The consolidation of the army and
navy departments into department of
national defense. designed 10 function
uIvler cabinet members with assistants
in charge If the army and navy has been
definitely recommended 90 President
Harding hy Walter r. Brown. head of
the commission appointed 10 prepare a
plan of governmental reorganization.
The president may lay this and other
recommendations ~ Brown before con
gross soon. accompanied by special
message expressing the administrations
opinion on The subject.
An enlisted personnel during the
fiscal year, beginning July /, OF $4,000.
the same as present, is provided for in
the navy budget reported to the house
today. II carries a total of 1898 SOC. .53s
or approximately half million les,
than last year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
GOVERNOR NEFF
ENJOYS TRIP TO
POINT ISABEL
Ideal Weather Contributes to
Pleasure of Governors
Trip to Valleys Future
Seaport

Approximately thirty representative
bhsiness men Of Brownsville accompa
1ied Governor Neff to Point Isabe'
yesterday. the party leaving here i'm
mediately after the arrival of the noon
Etrain and arriving at the Valleys fu-
fture seaport about l 80. The weather
wns ideal and the governor took great
pleasure in the trip. This was his first
visit TO Point Isabel. and he manifested
much interest in the development Of
the port project which promises to
make Point Isabel the gateway Of the
VALLEY and the richsst-s~ctrun- of nes.h.
&n Mexlco.
A fish and oyster dinner. probably
the most elaborate ever served in Point
Isabel. was enjoyed by the entire par
ty at Carlos Cafe. r. NJ. Lamberton. ac-
ted as toastmaster. and after few in
troductory remarks introduced G. l..
Jessup who spoke on VALLEY Develop
ment." reviewing the progress the Val
ley has made in the past twelve years.
including the present plans for the de-
velcpment Of seaport
Governor Neff was intro Iuced and
delivered n forceful and eloquent adj
dress. on the development Of the State
Of Texas from an agricultural and
commercial point of view, which in.
cludes extensive improvement of the
states scaports. reclamation of the arid
lands, flood protection and the devel-
opment Of systematic system of hard
surfaced highways. The governor set
forth clearly the ambition of the state
administration to develop the natural
resources and commercial and agricul,
tnral advantages the state possesses,
and his remarks made a deep impress sion
upon his auditors.
Following the governor. Celanel
Sedgwick Rice and County Judge Oscar
ley conditions.
At $3.50 the entire party embarked on
Laroche Bros. launch and were taken
for trip through the pass at Brazos
Santiago into the Gulf. The launch was
conveyed by the Julia Il and the life
saving crew in their surf boat. Captain
Reed in charge of the life saving sta
ton Mt Brazos Island boarding the
launch 70 pay his respects 20 the gov
ernor. The weather was calm and tho
trip was greatly enjoyed. the governor
manifcsting his interest in the harbor
project by asking numerous questions
concerning the proposed port the new
life saving station on Padre Island and
other improvements NJ the Point
Among those at Point isabel who as
sisted in entertaining the party were
Charles Champion. Captain Reed. La
roche Brothers and the proprietors of
the Carlos cafe, all Of whom co"tribu-
ted 10 make the excursion "A decided
success.
The party left Point Isabel at $50.
arriving in Brownsville about 7 o'clock
the governor spending the night at IN.
home Of S. c. Tucker in West Browns
Vile
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
GOV. NEFF ADDRESSES SCHOOL PUPILS
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
OF CITY COMMENDED BY
NEFF after INSPECTION

Dedication Day at the Brownsville
schools was opened by Governor Neff
making addresses this morning to the
students of both the senior and Junior
high schools, and he also made a brief
Inspection of the work of the students
IN both schools. The governor was ac-
companied by the Brownsville school
board and number Of citizens The in
spection proved Of interest to Governor
Neff, and he commented on the high ef-
ficiency Of the Brownsville schools.
Students Of the second year domestic
science department. were busy all morn.
ing al the school preparing a lunch
con for the governor, board Of truS.
tees and a number Of invited guests
today at noon. The luncheon wars served
by members of the class.
Every school in the city has been
decorated for the event. several of the
rooms being a mass of flowers contrib
uted by the pupils and presenting a
very pleasing effect. The high school
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
LIQUOR FOUND IN
TRUNK AT DEPOT:
NEGRO ARRESTED

Charges of unlawfnly possessing in
'oNicaiing linuor were brought against
Wilbur Ervant. negro. in connection
with the - quarts II whiskcy found in
a trunk in the baggage room M the depot
here. BRYANT, who operates a small res
iaurant across the railroad track from
The depot. has been fined 500 previously
in federal court on n similar charge.
The whiSkey was first class liquor.
according 10 the test made. as il tested
iOl. a test of 100 j. good vhi>kcy. ac-
rording ~ authorities on the subject
bryant will ~ given mn examining trial
before u. = Commissioner Goodrich
SATURDAY,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
COUNSEL EMPLOYED BY
LABOR in DAUGHERTY
IMPEACHMENT ACTION
CBy The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. ID. IL, Dec. ID
Samuel Gomper>. president " the
American Federation of Labor. frankly
told the house iudicinry committee that
the executive committee of the Fedora
tion had authorized the employment of
counsel To- assist Representative Keller
in the prosecution of the Impeachment
proceedings against Attorney Genera!
DauGherty.
Gompers told of visit 10 Daugherty
in July, 1921, relative 10 the appoint
ment Of W. J. Burns as chief Of the
bureau Of investigation and the report
~ former Attorney General Wicker
sham to President Taft on Burns al
legged activities in drawing jury in the
Oregon land fraud cases in 1905.
Wickersham testified he had recon-
mcnded pardoning one Of the defend
ants in the Oregon cas- solely on the of
ficial reports of Burns alleged activ-
tiles. He denied that politics had n any
way entered nto the pardonng
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
French Cabinet Approves
Stand Taken by Premier
at the London Conference
lRy INC A.sociatcd Press.l

PARIS. Dee. l3.-The French cabinet
this morning approved the attitude TAX
en- on the rcparations question by Pre-
mier Poincare at the recent London
conference of premiers after hearing
Poincare's report. II also expressed
agreement with him regarding the dec
larations TO be made in the chamber Of
deputies Friday when il j. expected the
government will be called upon 20 re-
ply 10 the Interpolation.
Premier Poincare will ask the cham
ber for a free hand in the rcparations
negotiations with the allies IL H. fore
cast. He j. also expected 10 ask for
like freedom regarding seizures and
the fulfillment of such pledges as are
permitted under the Versailles treaty
if settlement is not reached by nego-
tiations before the next installment of
Germany's debt becomes due on Janu-
airy 10.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
VALLEY ice PLANTS
ARE ACQUIRED BY
CENTRAL POWER CO.

The Texas Central Power Company.
which was granted a franchise by the
county commission this week 10 erect
lines on the county highway, has pur-
chased the Rio Grande Valley Ice Com
pany'S holdings in San Bcnito. Harlin,
gen and Houston.
Mr.. A. +. Engle will remain as man
ager of the ice plant in San Benito and
Harlingen and there will be no change
in policy except increased efforts to-
ward efficient service. The two plants
will continue to operate under the name
Of the Rio Grande Valley Ice Company.
The company was founded by the late
II. Hamilton Of HoAston. whose death
brought about the sale which was re-
Gently consumatcd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
COUNTY COURT CAN
ESTABLISH JUSTICE
COURTS is DECISION

AUSTIN. Texas. Dec. l3.--The coun-
ty commissioners court has authority
TO determine whether the population OF
city warrants another justice court.
and 10 establish such court and appoint
a judge pending an election. the su-
preme court held today.
This decision reversed the case OF
q. T. Williams Of Breckenridge for re-
eovery Of fees originating from the es-
One
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
KATY LINES WILL
SPEND HUGE sum
IMPROVEMENT
(By The Associated Press)

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Dec. l:.-Thc COM
pleiicn of Sl5.0o0.uo0 improvement pro-
gram. probably the largest ever under
taken 10y "a southwestern railroad in
recent years. will follow the sale of the
Katy railroad. i, was announced at the
general headquarters of the company
here today.
TIN sale Of the Katy lines j. scheduled
10 begin today N Colbert, oklahoma
The Improvement program announced
includes the expenditure of approx
matcly SS.NO.ntp for repair work. aud
the erection of new shops aud terminals
aud the purchase of ADDITIONAL equipment
will require approximately the same
amount.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
Turkish Spokesman PyOUes
ObdMrafe in Regard to the
Commission of MiuO rites
Try The Associated Press }

LAUSANNE. Dee. E,.-Turkey rcfus-
ed M the Near East conference today tn
assign any special part of Turkey n the
nliional home for Armenians Ismct
Pasha declared this would mean new
attcmpt - diSmember Turkey.
I>ncf l'aSha was also irreconrilablc
80 other points. iIe said Turkey would
not accept regulation Of the rights ~
minoritics hy mn international com
mission in Consianiinople or elsewhere
The entire question ~ minorifieS was re-
ferrcd to n stibcommiSsion after hong
discussion.
Lord Cursor warned Ismet Pasha
there would be no sympathy anywhere IN
the world for Turkey If the conference
broke down on the question Of minor
tiles
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
STAR TELEGRAM OFFICE
DAMAGED BY FIRE TODAY

FORT WORTH. Texas. Dee. Ia
Damage estimated N S1J.unO was done
10 Paper in storage in the press roomS
of the Star Telegram by fire early to-
day. The operation of the plant was not
interrupted. The principal damage was
10 paper three ears of which was de-
stroyed. The origin of the fire has not
been determined.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
Clemenceau u on
= = = - -
Wayto France;
- - - - -
Sailing Today
(By The Associated rrcss)

NEW YORK, Dec. l3.A .ArGeorges
Clemenceau. war time prcrfier Of
France. sailed for home today on the
steamship Paris. He declared Ne would
return again "but Only a. ghost"
He closed his strenuous lecture tour
with a short speech before thg American
committed for devastated France last
night. Tho ex-premier appesrs to be in
good health and in rare good humor.
During his tour of the united States
he delivered Is addresses in an effort
TO convince the UnitedfStates it ought
to resume participation in European
affairs. ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
DECISION RENDERED
REGARDING STATUS
OF GUARD OFFICERS

AUSTIN. Texas. Dec. L.; Holding
a military commission IN the Texas
national guard does not diSqualify
Judicial officers. the court of criminal
appeals held to-day in rcmanding' Archie
l'"il"y Ia the custody of Hill county
officers in haheaS corpus appli,ation.
DALEY was charged with contempt
of court for refusing Ia testify before
the grand jury. claiming the judge was
without authority to impanel the jury
because he held commission in the
national guard.
The cour; also affirmed the fifteen
yrrr ~-rfrrr. cf Nfr-ft Nf"n- ~ 80
ir -r n4r"fv vln vr~ ,r.ivi t..i N ar
II tri rH \ rirral II u.; iirsr
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
FLOODS AND DROUTH
HAVE TAKEN HEAVY.
TOLL in PAST YEAR.
CBy The Associated rressl

HOUSTON. Texas. pe". 1J.-Nevcr
was there a more drastic year cxper-
fenced in floods. prolonged droIihs and
cents .nu"us high Temperatures. said T.
y. Gray. federal cotton StaiiStician in
tb" Trxas cotton condition report for
this year. IIr said the heavy spring
rains were principally responsible for
the production. The drnuih aud heat
wa. c"mpcnsating IN the restriction they
placed on insect pests. his report stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
HERRIN MINE
MURDER TRIAL
BEGINS TODAY
(By The Associated Press

MARION. ILL.,, Dee. l3.-The trial Of
five men charged with murder in con-
nection with the Herrin mine killings
began here this morning Large crowds
are IN attendance and great interest IL
manifested in the trials.
The states attorney in his opening
statement charged that Otis Clark. de-
fendant. in an argument declared that
all employees Of the Lester mine should
be killed. He asserted that Clark and
Oscar Howard shot superintendent
Mcdowell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
HAMMER SLAYER'S
HUSBAND DECIDES
TO RETURN Home

Los ANGELES, Calf. Dec. "a
Armour Lee Phillips, husband Of
Mrs. Clara Phillips. convicted
hammer slayer" who escaped from
jail here December ). plans to re-
turn in few days 10 his home ir
Houston. Texas. il became known
here today. He was detained by the
authorities after his wife escaped,
hut he has convinced them. they
said. of his ignorance concerning
the affair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
ANNUAL CONVENTION
Of LAUNDRY OWNERS
CONVENES AT DALLAS
fRv The Associated Pressl

DALLAS. Texas, Dec l3-The Texas
Laundry Owners Association met here
today in annual convention. with T. q.
Lcachman of Dallas. president Of the
association presiding In his opening
address he outlined the advancement
made hy the laundrieS nf the state during
the past year. and described the steps
toward greater efficiency in what he
stated was one If the fastest growing
industries IN the state of Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
POISON VICTIMS WILL
RECOVER FROM EFFECT
by The Associated Press.J

FORT WORTH. Texas. Dec. 1:;.-
j. ". Fletcher of Brandon. Hill county,
victims of poisoning Yesterday will re-
cover. according to message received
here today. The family became III after
eating poisoned potatoes. No arrest has
been made. but hloodhounds have been
taken &" the scene ia an effort to trace
Oh" guilty party.
Fletcher. his wife and three children
are still suffering from the effects Of
the poison.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
LEGION OFFICERS

SAN ANGELO. Texas. Dec. l3.-Offi-
GERS ncwely elected to take command Of
the James J. Goodfellow. Jr.. Po. Of
the American Legion here will he in
stalled January 3. Commander Chpmas
J. Cody, said one of his main objects
here in the Legion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
Second Day at Valley
Fair Draws Big Crowd
Volume or Exhibits SmypdSseS All
Expectations. Coz. Robertson of
Okla. Speaks This Afternoon
Especial to The Hcrald)

HARLNGEN, Dec 13.-Wth of the DAY
of the MdWintcr Fair bright
morning and crowds began assemble from all the
Valley would
The exhibits
smoothly full throughout
ing days Of the Fair
Governor j. A. Robertson Of Oklahoma delivered address
grounds
At conference Monday afternoon called by Phipps
change the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
FREIGHT RATES REDUCED

BEAUMONT. Texas. Dee. ~. a re-
duction in freight rates Of approximately
- per cent. announced hy owners and
operators of steamships playing between
beaumont and other Texas ports and
West Indies. and effccting all com
moditieS except lumber. has become eff
fcciivc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
ABILENE-CLEBTRNE GAME

ABILENE. Texas Dec. 13.-AbiIenc
high school and Cleburne high school
will play football game here Friday.
Dec. i3. The local squad il in charge
Of Coach r. r.. ShotwclI that Of Gle
burne in charge Of Coach Burney.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
POULTRY SHOW

WEATHERFoRD. Texas. Dec. 13-
During the recent Harvest Show a
poultry show was held in Weatherford.
but the Parker County Poultry Associa-
tion will put on another show during
the second week in January. II is an
nou-crd The coming show will he held
'n- .he H'pnSc of thr~i-n fancy roul-
'-- hii pee a''y WI. ua " NJ the
I.ii.ion ~ utility s.otk.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Unsettled
ably local rains; rising temperature.
East Texas: Unsettled weather to-
tonight and Thursday. probably rain in
south portion; rising temperature
Moderate castcrly to >outhcrly winds
on the coast
Weather Conditions
The weather has moderated some
what over the central and northwest
crn parts of the country, but with tenn
peraturcs still below the seasonal av-
cragc. II was colder this morning over
the eastern and southern states as far
westward as central and southern Tex
as. but the drop in Temperature in the
latter state was nowhere as great as
anticipated. and considerable change
10 warmer occurred in the northwest
crn part Of this state.
Rains. but mostly light. occurred in
the South Atlantic and East Gulf states
except southern Florida. and light a
mounts also in southern Texas. A
"tracc" Of rain was also reported from
Arizona. while measurable amounts oc-
CURED in Utah. Nevada. and southern
California. In the balance of the UHitcd
States the weather was generally fair,
but cold.
The coolest weather last night ut
Texas stations ranged from 26 at AM
arllo to SO at Brownsville.
Note: Weather Bulletin on page2
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
Man of Hour

The iron hand OF
Colonel Plastirns
has & rip p Q d
political power in
Gree ece. He is
virtual dictator
and a c { u q lly
chairman Of the
r e v o | utionary
committee which
created the trib-
unal that @ Q n {
former high off,
Gals to d Q at b
before a firing
n and con-
Prince
a. ~ tI4-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
RANGER POULTRY SHOW

RANGER. Texas. Dec. l3.-Thc Ran
ger Poultry show opened with more
than 100 birds entered. with more than
fifteen pens from Cisco and a number
from Eastland
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
Local Weather Data

Gocat weather Data
Barometer pm. yesterday .... 30.i6
Barometer am. Yesterday 3n.IS
Temperature highest yesterday 10.
Temperature pm. yesterday 20.
Temperature lowest last night 60.
Temperature Z am. today ~ 60.
Temperature 1890 today .... "a.
Humidity pm, yesterday tpct) 90.
Humidity Z am. today tpct) 49,. 81.
Humidity 1880 today tpctD -. IS.
Precipitation Z pm. yesterday 49,. 600
Preci pitation am. today ... ..o.04
Total rainfall this month .. 0.32
Wind (direc and velD pm. 49,. NE-9
Wind tdirec and veil Z am. .... Nc
Weather pm. yesterday ... cloudy
Weather Z am. today - cloudy
Sun Sets today . go
SAN rises tom a-rD~ .. 1:m'
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
ESTABLISH NEW BANK

BRECKENRIDGE. Texas. Dec. IA
new bank, probably called "The Steph-
ems County State Bank" will be opened
for business January 10. according to
announcement The bark Il 10 have n
~ari.ai r.orl ~ sinn a1h wien $1,000
.--A--'-r -~ -a. '-~-- - r-f-- W-''t n, II
NJ fnS ns d VIZ W. new ns.itu-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-13
SPOT COTTON MARKET

Dallas. 2i.T0: Houston. a5.ls; Calves
-p aitT. al. steady.