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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
FARM BUREAU TO
JOIN In FIGHT
ON BOIL WEEVIL

AT the meeting Of the Cameron Coun-
ty Farm Bureau held at Harlingen Fri
day afternoon the boil wcevil campaign
being conducted in the Valley received
the hearty endorsement Of the bureau.
and the members pledged themselves to
give all possible assistance in furthering
the campaign in their respective COM
munities.
Practically every rural school in the
county devoted from one 10 two hours
Friday afternoon to the campaign work
against the boil weevil. Special articles
supplied by the agricultural extension
service were read and thoroughly dis
eusSed. and the interest taken by the
pupils in the purpose and methods of
the campaign indicated that they will
be no small factor in the extermina-
tion Of the 1923 boil weevil in 1922.
Hundreds Of pupils are preparing es-
says on the subject. and according to
nm announcement made Friday these e.
says will be turned in on October 10th
and will be judged Immediately. The
Farm Bureau donated S5 nj n recent
meeting to be used as a prize for the
best essay and other donations include
50 from Jack Rector of the San Benito
Light. S5 by l.. VI. AIsmeyer, two yearly
subscriptions by the Brownsville Her
aid. and two yearly subscriptions By
the Harlingen Star.
l.. III. Alsmeyer. who has made an ex-
tcnsive survey Of the county since the
campai en- started. states that the far
mers IN every section Of the county are
cooperating. and that most of them al
ready have their cotton stalks cltt aud
plowed under wherever the land is dry
enough to permit them to get onto the
fields. IN those sections Of the county
where the rainfall was exceedingly
heavy they have been unable 10 do the
work. but promised to do so as soon as
possible. Mr.. Alsmcyer il confident
that the "clcan up" will be county
wide before the last OF next week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
BOIL WEEVIL
PEST CAN Be
CONTROLLED
Weevil Can be Practically
Eliminated if Proper Meth
DDS are Pursued, Experts
Claim
(By The Associated Prcss.)

DALLAS. Texas, Oct. 9.-The boil
wecvil pest in the Texas cotton fields
can he controlled and practically elimi-
mated. il proper methods are pursued.
according 10 opinions expressed at a
conference of agricultural and business
organizations held here recently, and
plans to carry out the meetings deci-
sions are being worked out This meet
ing which was held under the auspices
of the Texas Chamber of Commerce. had
for its purpose the securing and coop
Grafton of all forces in the state for a
year-around fight upon the boil weevil.
The boil weevil's vitality is lowest in
the autumn and the campaign should be
conducted intcnsivcly during this season
Of tho year. according To DIR. W. d..
Hunter. Of Houston. of the Federal Hor-
ticultural Board. DIR. Hunter explains
that the boil wccvil can survive on
nothing but green foliage of the cotton
stalks and that il quickly starvcs to
death il deprived of this food before the
frost season. which marks the beginning
OF the hibernation period Of the boil
wccvil.
Experiments which have been per-
formed in the past have shown that de-
struction Of the green cotton in the
fields before frost greatly reduces the
wccvil infcstation the following year.
Plans arc now being made in the
counties of the lower gulf coast region
10 destroy all cotton stalks as early as
possible. This part of the state is par
ticularly adapted to this method Of
fighting the wccvil. because the cotton
is usually picked long before the sea
son Of hibcrnation sets in. experts de-
clare.
Plans for carrying out the year
around fight on the boli wccvi are in
the hands Of DIR. Hunter. George II.
Terrell. state commissioner Of agricul-
turr. Austin; Walton Potctt. secretary
ef tho Texas Farm Bureau Federation:
Dallas: T. q. Walton. director of th-
extension service, OF the A. 4 NJ. col
lego Of Texas. at College Station: De
Witt McMurrav. editor Of he Semi
Weekly Farm News. Dallas: T.. VI. Kirk
patrick. president of the Texas Indus
trial Congress. Mckinney; Lee J. Roun-
tree Brvan. and others.
The statewide movement will be car
ricd on through a central committee.
10 be appointed by the Texas Chamber
Of Commerce. consisting Of representa-
tivcs Of all organizations OF the state
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
ARREST 10 YEAR
old BOY in N. ].
MURDER CASE
Admirer Of Pearl Bahmer Ar
rested on Charge of Shoot
ing Episcopal Minister at
New Brunswick

NEW BRUNSWICK, n. J.. Oct. o.
Clifford Hayes. the i9-year-old admIrcr
Of Pearl Bhamer. who found the bodies
Of Rev. Edward Wheeler Hail ana sire.
Eleanor Reinhardt Mills, the choir sing
cr. was arrested today and formally
charged with murder IN connection with
the killings.
Raymond Schneider. who was with
the BANNER girl when the bodies were
found has been held as d material wit
ness. The prosecutors say that Schnci-
der has signed a statement accusing
Hayes. According to Schneidcrs state
ment the Staying was the result Of mis-
taken identity. Schneider had gone
with Hayes on the night of the staying,
ne said, trailing a man who accompanied
the BANNER girl. Seeing the couple be-
meath the tree. he said Hayes fired.
killing both the minister and the Mr..
Mills.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
|HARDlNC'S VETO
OF BONUS BILL
is COMMENDED

DEL MONTE. Calf. Oct 7.-Prcsi-
dent Harding deserves the nationwide
commendation received for his honesty
OF purpose aud the political courage he
displayed in vctoing the soldiers bonus
bill, Howard +. Beebe, president OF the
investment Bankers Association of
America. declared ut the opening OF the
annual convention Of that association in
this city today.
President Bccbe charged that union
labor had refused to accept its share
Of the rcadjustmcnt burden. He said
that the efforts of congress in tariff
legislation had apparently met with
very little approval from men Of sound
business judgment and unprejudicod
view.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
GOVERNOR NEFF MEETS
WITH STRIKING SHOPMEN
(By The Associated Press.) }

DENISON. Texas. Oct. Ex-Governor
Nef inspected the Katy railroad prop
erty and met with the striking shop
men here today. He spent last night
in the camp with the Texas militiamen
who are on duty here. Governor Ncr
will leave this afternoon for Tyler to
investigate the situation caused ~ the
reported shooting Of n striker by a mem
Der of the ranger force on duty in that
section.
Nef was here to inquire into local
conditions TO consider the lifting ef
martial law and the removal of troops,
he said. Adjutant General Barton ac-
cornpanied Governor Ncf.
Sufficient force will be left here to
maintain martial law. Governor Nef
said before he left at | o'clock for
Dallas.
Martial law will be maintained in
Denison indefinitely Governor NcT de-
clared after completing his survey Of To-
cal conditions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
BIG CITRUS ORCHARD
CONTRACT NOW CLOSED

ALAMO. Texas. Oct. 9.-E. n. Reich
crt 10 III representative for the famous
Glen St. Mary's citrus trees. closed a
contract several days ago with the q.
II. swallow Land company, which calls
for the setting Of between IS and l01
acres of citrus trees. The trees are to
be set on land lying west Of the +. III.
Griffith place on Tower Road.
Not long since Mr.. Reichert contract
ed with o. ii. Stugard Of Lawrence,
Kans.. for 10 acres of trees TO be set
next month.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
SO MORE DISPOSITIONS
IN MAYF|ELD INJUNCTION
fBy The Associated Prcss.)

AUSTIN. Texas, Oct. 9.-Notice OF
thirty-thrce additional dispositions that
will be taken up for hearing on Oct.
l6. at Corsieana on the temporary in
junction restraining Secretary OF State
Staples from certifying Earle B. May
field as the democratic candidate for
the nomination for United States sena-
tor was received by Secretary Staples
today.
Secretary Staples stated he will APP
pear at the New Orleans hearing on
October Is in connection with the lit-
cation in federal court regarding the
candidacy If George T.. b. Pcddy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
TURKS AGAIN INVADE NEUTRAL ZONE
FALSE TEETH WON
BOY DISTINGUISHED
HONOR OF MASCOT

AUSTIN. Tex. Oct. 9.-With
crowd Of eager boys offering to serve
the University of Texas football team
as mascofs, the choice seemed ex-
tremely difficult until one youngster
displayed peculiar qualifications a
evidence Of his ability. Whiie the
Longhorns were puzzling over the
possibilities Of the array Of apo'.
cants. one little fellow stepped for
ward and said, Say, look at my false
teeth" lie proudly explained that
some cf his teeth had been knocked
out in ward school football gam.
and on the strength Of such an early
display of bravery and prowess.
"Runt' Williams was made the OIL
c;al mascot Of the 1922 Longhorn
team.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
DENMARK WANTS NO
TARIFF PROTECTION

COPENHAGEN. Oct 9.-The Danish
government has announced through ora
Of its ministers that il has no intention
Of departing from the national policy of
free trade. Consequently it in expect
ed to oppose some pending tariff bills
tariff, the government feels. would
retard an early fall in the price Of
foodstufrs.
The government is seeking support
for a bill under which no importer
would be allowed TO bring products into
Denmark from any other country with
out at the same time placing orders for
an equal quantity Of goods with Danish
manufacturers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
NEW TREASURY BOND
ISSUE BY u. S. OUT

DALLAS. Texas. Oct. 9.-The IT, :.
treasury department offers on usual
terms a new issue OF four and one
quarter treasury bonds Of l9iT and i9i2
dated October IS. 1922. with spec al
provisions for acceptance OF four and
thrce-quartcrs per cent Nicory notes
and treasury certificates maturing De
cember Is. 1922. Subscriptions are now
being received by the Federal Reserve
Bank at Dallas. Details in full will be
furnished upon application..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
HARDING COMMENDS
RED CROSS ACTION
FOR EAST RELIEF
(3y The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Oct 9.-PreS-
ident Harding in message OF welcome
read at the initial session Of the ma
tional convention Of the American Red
Cross, expressed qualification ut the
steps taken BY that organization in CO.
operation with the Near East relief 10
a'c the refsgees in Smyrna and other
points in the Near East.
The executive committee of the Red
Gross has authorized John Barton
Payne. chairman. 10 take such steps and
make such appropriations for relief
work in the Near East ~ he may deem
advisable pending the raising Of an
emergency fund
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
UNCLE" JOE CANNON HOME
CBy The Associated Press.)

DANNILLE, ILL.,. Oct. 9.--Wcary after
n life time of public service, but just
a trifle sorry for his decision TO retire.
Uncle Joe" Cannon. who came home
from Washington Saturday, over the
same route he travelled westward in
his mothers arm S2 years ago. sat down
today 10 consider a future in private
life. His public service is not quite
ended. for he plans 10 go back to Wash
ington i'm December to serve out his
twenty-third term in the house of rep
rcsentativcs. His 80 years of service
there will expire next March {.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
WILL HOLD SPECIAL
ELECTION in 3IST
SENATORIAL DIST.

!, call f"r special election on Nov
cmbcr .. ia the :Ist state senatorial
drtrict was assured from the governors
"ftice today to elect n successor to
6wIIn Williams. the congressional
nominee. The district includes Denton.
Wise aud Montague counties
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
PRODUCTION Of SOFT
COAL SHOWS FALLING
OFF DURING THE WEEK
by The Associated Press

WASIllNGTON. Oct. a-I:iluminouS
coal production dropped Oft a trifle
during the present week as compared
with previous weeks since the settle
ment Of the coal strike. According to
estimates of the geological survey. the
output Is insufficient to allow the coun-
try to build depleted stocks and at the
same time provide current consumption.
Anthracite coal production this week
was 100000 over the production the pre-
vious week
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
CONSTITUTIONALITY
OF MATERNITY LAW
TO BE TESTED, PLAN
(By The Associated Press. \

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Oct. 9.-Massa-
chuSetts has made request for per-
mission 20 test the constitutionalty Of
the federal maternity law and the re-
guest was granted today by the supreme
court. The process was ordered re-
turned on January 2. 1929.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
BRIDE OF KAISER
WILL ASSUME new
TITLEON MARRIAGE

Ihol;N. Holland b,.r y. The bride
"f former Einneror Wilhelm. the Princess
OF Reuss viii assume the title Queen
Nilhelmia Of Prussia" according to an
. nounceinent made today during the pre-
liin'nary reception To the bridegroom
at the castle here. The ex-kaiscr was
aitired IN the uniform ~ high admiral
Of the fleet with his breast covered with
a multitude of prc-war decorations. His
long sleeve showed y mourning band
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
WORLD SERIES
GOES TO GIANTS
in 4 STRAIGHT

By defeating the Yankees Sunday. the
New York Giants won the world series
in four straight games, not counting the
ten inning tie. Arthur Nehf pitched
steady game for the Giants, allowing
only five scattered hits, while the Gil
ants hit Bush for ten safeties. Groh
lead the hitters in both leagues through
out the series with a batting average
Of 400. and the batting average of the
Giants during the series was 1903 as
against 200 by the Yanks.
The score in Sundays game was to
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
SPECIAL TRAINS
BRING KLANSMEN
TO DEMONSTRATION
CBy The Associated PrcssD

FORT WORTH. Texas. Oct. 9.-Two
special trains were used to bring visit
ors 10 the Ku Klux Khan demonstration
at the closing of the county fair at
Paris Saturday. A permanent cross was
erected in the center Of the fair
grounds. and officers were installed by
the kian.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
FIRST NORTHER OF
SEASON ARRIVES

The first norihrr of the season arrived
early SUNDAY morning. being uShcrcd in
Nv light rein which lnsicd only a few
minuf~S The wraihrr SI slav was ideal
cool and hrarinc with = real autumn tang
in The air. Preceding the northcr the
weather WAS extremely warm for sew
cral hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
MOBILE TO ENFORCE LAW

MOBiLt- Ala, Oct. 9.--Interprctation
OF the prohibition law by Attorney Cen
erai Daurherty with regard to liquor
on all ships in American waters. will be
observed at the Mobile port in enforce
ment Of the law. Il was stated by u. 8.
Attorney Boyle. Under the present reg
ulations ships flying foreign flags can
bring liquor into port. provided IL il
listed on the manifest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
WEATHER OUTLOOK
FROM OCT. 9 TO IA

For the West Gulf States: Generally
fair: temperature below normal first
part OF week and normal thereafter.
The pressure is low and falling over the
Caribbean sea. but no disturbance has
appeared "a yet.
For the Southern Rocky Mounta n and
Plateau Regions: Generally fair. with
temperature normal or above.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09

CLEBtRNE. Texas. Oci. y. 4
medical detachment for the l::,nd Field
Artillery was organized here consisting
of - members. Captain Scruggs. state
Inspector inspected Battery II and aided
IN the organization of the medical de-
partm-nt
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
WI. s. HART VERY ILL

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9.-William s.
(Biln Hart. motion picture actor, who
was reported seriously i'll Sunday night
with typhoid fever and complications.
was better last night. His physician
said he hoped for the actors complete
and speedy recovery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
INTERNATIONAL
COMPLICATIONS
NOT ANTICIPATED
CBy TIE Associt.cd Press. }

LONDON. Oct. 9. The prohibition Of
LIQUORS on board vessels within Amer
lean waters will give rise to no inter
national complications according to the
view expressed by the British foreign
office officials today. The governments
view. according TO these authorities. is
that the matter is one in which the
United States has a perfect right to
take any action il sees fit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
WILL STOP LIQUOR SALES

NEW ORLEANS. La. Oct. 9.--fedcral
injunctions will be applied for to pre-
vent proprietors Of certain grocery
stores ard soft drink establishments
selling Intoxicating liquors during the
American Legion convention week. il
was announced Sunday by U. s. District
Attorney Louis III. Burns
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
FURIOUSFICHT
now RACINCON
SIBERIA FRONT
tBy Tie Associated PrcssD

NLADiVoSTOK, Siberia. Oct. 9.-Des-
pcrate fighting II in progress between
the Red and White armies on the
Spaask front west Of this city. Tn.
battle II the most severe since the Jap
enese evacuation began last year. So
wet forces are reported to be rushing
airplanes, tanks and thousands Of addi-
tional troops toward the city Of Vladi-
vostok, and the defenders are Offering
furious opposition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
HOLD PRISONER ON
CHARGE OF MURDER

~ 't fNNNt stttW IFNNtT
WAXAHACHIE, Texas. Oct. 9.-Ad
Howe Of Ennis. Texas. j. held in the
county Jail here charged with murder
in connection with the shooting of
Mike Howard. an Ennis merchant. How
ard died this morning from shotgun
wounds received Saturday night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
AMERICAN CHARGE
ARRIVES in ATHENS
CBy The Associated Press. \

Caffey. the American charge daffairs
here. signed his name in the book Of
congratulations at the palace today This
did not involve the recognition Of King
George by the United States. il was ex-
planned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
LIFE TERMER ESCAPES

n BN nc ASSOcfattd PrPSS.l
CHATTANOOGA. Oct. s.-Information
was received here last night that Clint
Mathics. was sentenced to impriso ~ment
for life for the killing Of Louis Kinney.
a mail carrier. near Summerville. Ga.
in January. 1921. has escaped from the
chain gang at Macon, Ga. and was
headed toward his old haunts in a mo-
tor car.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
RAISE MONEY FOR BOY SCOUTS

MINERAL WELLS. Texas. Ort. o.
Approximately SLIGO were raised hy
the Rotary and kiwanis clubs of this city
10 aid BOY Scout work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
GREEK TROOPS REFUSE
TO EvACUATE THRACE
ON DEMAND OF FRANCE
(By The Associated Press.)

DN Inc ASSOcldLtu fftSS.D
CONSTANTINOPLE. Oct. s.-The
Turkish Nationalist troops yester-
day resumed their advance in the
Dardanellcs area in the direction Of
Chanak, the British stronghold. ac-
cording to Mudania dispatch to
the local newspapers. The British
forces in that area are reported 10
have made their final preparations
for defense and the b,o~i ing up Of
bridges on all cross roads.
IL was reported that Turkish ir-
regulars had appeared a short dis
tance from Beikos on the Asiatic
side Of the Bosphorus. Beikos il a
suburb Of Constantinople. The Brit
ish are throwing up strong en-
trenchments in the vicinity Of Bel
kos and will make n stand at that
point 20 repel the Turkish invasion.
LONDON, Oct. 9.-The Near East
situation continues TO present very
disturbing potentialities. The reyo-
lutionary Greek army at Adrianople
has declared il would retire. and the
victorious Turkish army now con-
centrated at Brusa Ismed is anx-
ious to reach Constantinople and
take measures to protect the Turks
in Thrace. The instructions upon
which General Harrington IL acting
today il to rciterate to Ismet Pasha
that the Turks must respect the
neutral zone and that they cannot
send large number Of troops into
Thrace.
The general uneasiness here il
increased by the fact that the allies
are not considered to have sufTi-
cient armed forces To control either
the Greeks or the Turks.
While the British are using the
utmost patience TO conclude a peace
arrangement, il is believed that the
French and Greeks have been warn
ed that IL a settlement il not reach
ed the British will abandon the
whole peace effort. 0ne point upon
which Great Britain is insisting
with respect To the neutral zone il
that whatever zone u agreed upon
may become permanently neutral.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
Is SURVIVORS OF CHICAGO FIRE

CHICAGO. Oct. g.-Thirteen of m,
fifteen surviving fircmen who fought
the great Chicago fire Of 1871 answered
roll call ut a banquet given in their
honor Sunday by the Retired Firemen's
association. Saturday was the 5ist an
nivcrsary of the day when Mrs. O'Lea-
rvs famous COW il alleged to have kick
cd over the lantern that started the fire
that practically consumed the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and Vicinity: Far to-
night and Tuesday: warmer tonight.
East Texas: Generally fair ton ght
and TUESDAY; warmer tonight in south
portion. Light variable winds on the
coast.
Local Weather Data
For the 2i-hour period ending at
20. IN ,orav QOth meridian fimr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09
a Tin1e-SdDer

Something that need is advertised. and the price
cited We straight from where we are to where the
article is sold Read the advertisements in The Herald
daily.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09

SULPHUR SPRINGS. Tex. Oct. .
The Harrison Hotel was completely de-
stroycd By fire this morning. The loss
is estimated at $4,000
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09

CONSTANTIEOPLE, Oct. again
there mas been halt in the armistice
negotiations at Mudania. Two OF the
three members Of each Of the allied del
cgations returned to Constantinople
.unday evening.
General Harrington, Colonel Vitclli
aud Colonel Chatcl aincd at Mudania.
In explanation of their return. one of
ne delegates informed the Associated
Press:
We have returned to consult with
the high commissioners because the
Paris instructions have not yet reached
Mudana. We shall return tonight"
In the course of the Saturday ses-
sion, General Harrington demanded Of
lSmet Pasha that the Turks withdraw
their forces from the neutral zone near
lsmid. Unless this was done, he de-
clarcd- he might be obliged to make a
demonstration on both flanks Of the
Turkish forces.
Immediate suspension OF the ferry
boats on the Bosphorus and the Sea OF
Mamora has been ordered by the British.
diplomat in close touch with the
Mudania conference expressed the be-
icf last night that the next "a hours
would spell either peace or war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-09

MUDANlA. Oct. 9.-The allied gen
erals mere for an armisticc conference
spent the morning comforting with the
Greek delegates. A conference with Is
met Pasha, Turkish Nationalist repre-
sentative. is scheduled for this after
noon. General Harrington. the British
eommander-in-e chief. is reported to have
received assurances from Ismet Pasha
there would be no further advances OF
Nationalist troops in the neutral zone.