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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-10-27
SHOWALTER AND PENROSE
DEBATE 1910 SCHOOL PLAN

the last ] 0 years has gained 20 per
cent in school popuIation-nothng
in wealth.
If we could make all wealth pay
its just proportion of taxes. there
would be no difficulty" he stated.
but some are tremendously over
taxed and some undertaXed. The
big problem then, is to secure the
enactment OF bills which will effect
an equalization of taxes, affoIding
relief for the oyerburdened tax
payer and bringing the uudertaXed
owner to the fair level Of taxation. -
Such measure, he pointed out, is
the proposed 3O-1O school tax plan.
President Showalter presented a
chart showing the distribution of
taxes in Whitman county which
showed the state school tax to be a
small percentage Of the total
Localizing the situation the
speaker referred to the Pullman dis
trict, where / per cent of the school
children of Whitman county are be
ing educated on three per cent OF the
taxable wealth, necessitating an ex-
ceDtionaly high local school levy, in
addition to the state and county
school monies received Such To-
calities, which he characterized as
rich i'm school children but moor IN
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-10-27
WILL MOVE TO SEATTLE

c. R. Dutton, who this week dis
posed of his business interests here
is offering his residence property Tor
sale and expects TO leave as soon as
it is sold for Seattle, where the ram
lily will make its future home. Mr..
and Mrs. Dutton have been residents
Of Pullman for about l. years and
have hosts of friends who VIII re-
gret to see them leave the commun-
itv. I'll health is the reason for the
change in location.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-10-27
PULLMAN PEOPLE
PAY INCOME TAX
List OF Residents of This Community
Who Filed Income Tax Returns
for the Year 1921

Following is the Iist of nereons ya-
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''' ''''''' ''' 0'''''''' " ''o l,'eu i'-
come tax returns Tor the taxable year
1921.
MIR. and Mrs. D. NJ. Adams. !. D.
Adams Ira G. Allen. Lee Allen, Z.
\. Archer. Ralph 0. Austin, Frank d.
Avery
~ b. Baker II l.. Baker, Henry
l.. Baker. +. l.. BAH. G.. H. Bantham
{. l., Barbee, j. r. Barbee. Y NJ.
barbee, Jesse Barber A. e Bartel.
Pet Batemun, r c. Beckel. Chas. c.
Eeckwith. otto Boomer. R. e. Berry,
Philip \. Biesler Matthew ]. Biestel.
Cecil Blachly. Elizabeth Bolsmger,
Beth Bolsinger. AM Bond. Anna
Booth Henrietta Bourkowsky. W.
II Brabyn. W II. Rr4bn. James A
Branden, Sherm Braunan, $ II.
Breeze. Claude Brslawn, Bert
Brooks, Lester r. Brown, l. n
Bryan. Noel Buchanan, Geo. Burr.
B. f. Campbell, Nellie Campbell
J. b. Carson, l.. B. Christian. Seth
Clarkson, V ". CiarksOn Oscar W
Collins, Fora l.. Combes, j. Q. Coop
en- Robert f.. Cummings. II II. Cur
lis, Lou NJ. Curtis
II. j Dana, j. W. Darland, Arthur
IL. Dawson, Harold Dempsey, Fred
{. Densow, d. c. DOW, Neal T.. Dow.
D. c. Downen, Patrick Drain Estate
Patrick Drain, deceased, VIM vii
son. adm. Bert Draper, \. b. Drink
water, j. =. Duthie Mrs. ]. P
Dulhie. G. X. DuttOn
l.. G. Eaton, Mrs. l.. G. Eaton. e
II. Eaton, Geo. \. ELY John Ellwart
Walter NJ. Ellsworth, W. NJ Ellis
worth, Geo W. Ewing, Amelia NJ.
Emerson, J. y. Emerson, r. a. EN-
erson.
Geo. f. Farand, II Folger, l.. II.
FOlger, +. c. Forrest, j. X. Fulfs.
Geo. II. Cannon. John \. Cannon.
\. +. J. Gentry, II. II. George, Carl
II Gerding, John f. Gerding. Scott
Getchell, w. II. Gibson, ]. l.. Gille-
land, Howard X. Gimlin. Jack T. Cor
don, William Goodyear, Mrs. Ed
ward Grant, G. f, Graves, Tony
Green, w. l.. Greenawalt.
W m. haIplh' Louis +. Hall, stan
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-10-27

will be from these figures that had the present law been
effect omi local levy would have been nearly sufficient IN
II mills local levy. The proposed law would
eased the levy by three mills leaving reduction
mills 70 the taxpayers Of the district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-11
CONSTANTINOPLE
SITUATION STILL
FULL OF MENACE

LONDON. Nov. IL The situation in
is still very critical.
English newspapers agree. The allies
are determined TO sit tight. although n
the Turkish NationaliSts want them ~
give over control Of the city. The cut
ting off Of communication ~ he
Turks has prevented definite news of
the situation reaching here
Dispatches dated Wednesday received a
by the foreign and war office today IN
naval wireless indicated that the allied
commissioners then still were awaiting
definite reply from the Angora gov
ernment to their demand that the Turks
recede from their attitude which the az
lies regard il as out Of accord with the
Mudros and Mudania conventions. The
dispatches showed that the allied repre-
sentatives also had lodged strong pro
test with Refet Pasha. the nationalist
governor. against the execution of Ali
kemal Bey. editor Of Sabah. an anti
nationalist organ
That the situation continues strained
- shown BY the fact that the Earl Of
Derby. secretary for war, was compelled
70 cancel a political engagement he
had an the north tonight He explained
that things were in such shape a. 10
make his presence at the war office alb
solutely imperative.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-11
CITY WILLPAYE
AROUNDCOURT
HOUSE AT ONCE
Contract Awarded Bitulithic
Company For Work. Other
Streets Will be Paved Lat
er, is Report

Bids on all Of the city paving adver-
tised for were opened by the city COM
sioners, and although the commi ssion
intends to pave most of the streets on
which bids were opened. only the three
blocks around the court house will be
paved Immediately. The bid OF the
Southwest Bitulithic Company was ac-
cepted on this paving project and will
be accepted on all other paving done. -
it was the only bid submitted. and Is
satisfactory with the commission.
First class bitulithc paving of the
same quality as that on Elizabeth
street will be placed around the court
house. The same quality Of paving viii
be put on some of the other mann
streets such as Levee and Washington.
while Fourteenth and some cross streets
will be paved with a cheaper grade or
material.
A letter was read from the Gulf
Coast Lines informing the city that
this road would release all claim to the
track on Twelfth street from Levee TO
the market. The railroad had been re-
quested TO move this track or the city
would move it and keep the rails a,
payment. November 10 was set as the
last day for moving the track. and yes
terday the railroad decided TO allow the
city to move the track and keep the
rails.
A full membership Of the commission
was present with the exception OF
commissioner Hinkley. The commission
will determine the sentiment of the
people of the city a. 10 further paving
and will proceed with this work as
soon as they feel the people desire TO
have the work done. Petitions have
been received. signed by large ma
jority Of the property owners on Wash
inGton street, asking that the street be
paved.
A special meeting of the city commits
sion has been called for Thursday or
next week 10 take up further paving
projects. The wishes Of the people liv-
ing on streets which the city propose.
10 pave will be dete rmined BY that time
and the city will know what action 10
take.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-11
Armistice Day Generally
Observed in United States
and in Foreign Countries

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Nov IL
President Harding went to Arlington
cemetery today where he laid wreath
on the tomb Of the unknown soldier to
commemorate Armistice Day. He was
accompanied by Secretary of Wan
Weeks and Secretary of the Navy Dem
by
Services were held in eight American
cemeteries in France. Belgium and Eng
land, and were attended by huge
throngs. The annual Armistice Day pill
grimage to the home here Of Woodrow
Wilson was arranged for today under
the direction Of "a committee Of womer
The wreath sent by General Pershing
was placed on the tomb Of the unknown
soldier with the wreath of President
Harding
The observance of Armistice Day also
extended abroad. The congressional
medal Of honor was sent TO Belgium in
connection with the ceremonies al Brus-
sells over the tomb of the Belgian un-
known soldier.
The ceremonies at Arlington cemetery
were very simple, there being no speech
eS.
aAfhAA ANfiufT dNlDdSNl-
dor TO Turkey was to deliver a brief ad-
dress al Wilson's home. This was 10 20
preceded by the singing OF southern
melodies and the presentation Of huge
bouquets Of flowers from Virginia. New
Jersey and the District Of Columbia.
One Of the largest recognitions or
Armistice Day since the closing Of the
world war. il indicated by reports com
ing to state offices and headquarters of
Of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Practically all of the larger cities OF
the state made preparations for some
form of celebration, the reports show,
and a number Of towns recognized the
day by the closing of business houses
and establ lshments.
University of Texas students were
given holiday and celebrated with the
annual TexasSouthwestern football
game on Clark field. Tonight former
service men and the public will enter IN
the annual Armi>tice Day ball. stageI
by the Austin American Legion Austin
business houses are closed during the
day
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-11
A BUSY YEAR OUTLINED
FOR COMMANDER OWSLEY

county in 1913, gaining great prom
nence by oratorical ability.
Upon his return from the legislature.
his election as district attorney for
Denton county followed where he ser
we'd until the outbreak Of the war when
he entered the first training camp AT
Leon Springs. Texas. Due 10 his pre-
vious military training he was commits
stoned major and assigned 10 the
One Hundred and Forty Second lnfan-
try. Thirty-Sixth Division. at Camp
Bowie, Texas. He was detailed as Di-
visional Insurance Officer. then was
assigned as senior instructor 10 the
Third Officers Training School at that
camp. He later was promoted to rank oi
lieutenant colonel of infantry and as
signed as adiutant Of the Thirty Sixth
Division A. f. +.
He was in two offensives. the Aine,-
Champagne and the Meuse-Argonne,
He was discharged in July. 1919. at
Camp Dix and returned TO his home
here and was made assistant Attorney
General of Texas shortly afterwards in
which capacity he served until February
1921, when he accepted the position Of
Assistant National Director of the
American Legion's Americanism Com
mission.
He helped 10 organize and was the
first post-commander Of the Arthur
McNitsky Post of the legion in Denton
county. He was appointed National Dr.
rector Of Americanism in June 1921. IN
which capacity he has served until the
present time.
Colonel Owsley is nationall known a.
lecturer and orator Of ability. hts
town-folks proudly agree. and point out
that he has been on the platform for
many years doing Chautauqua work
and setting forth the principles OF
Amerieanism for the Legion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-11
FAIR AT MISSION.
SUCCESSFUL IN.
EVERY DETAIL
Closes Today With Big Armis-
tice Day Celebration by Le-
gion Posts. Large Crowds
Attending
NV Vernon B. HID

MISSION, Texas. Nov Il.-Armistice
Day saw an unprecedented crowd OF
people in Mission for the exciting ev-
ents on the closing day Of the first an
iual Hidalgo County Fair.
Friday was a big day at the Fair. EX-
citing broncho riding. roping. and tie
ing contests featured the afternoon ses-
sion while the morning was occupied by
the judges i'm determining winners Of
the various exhibits. AT night the mid
way attractions We're in full swing with
d large crowd present on the Fair dan
cling floor. Today. Fort Ringgold play
ed MeAllen for the championship of
this section in football. A troop of cav
airy arrived in Mission Friday and are
now camping here and gave an eXhibi-
tion ,drill Immediately following the
grand Armistice Day parade which
started promptly this morning at $3.50
o'clock.
The schools and other organizations
of the town Wed with each other 10 see
which could furnish the most attrac-
tive float for this parade. The local post
Of the American Legion was out in full
force and in uniform.
This afternoon the final rodeo events
and the final heat in the horseshoe
pitching contest which has been rag
ing vigorously for the last few days.
will be- staged. Several cards of good
horses are scheduled for exciting races
This is feature of the Fair which is
attracting widespread attention. The
grand closing will come tonight with
big ball and monster display Of fire
works. Hidalgo County's first annual
Fair started off with bang Thursday
morning with the opening of all exhib-
its, the starting of concessions and for
NAL initiation of the one quarter mile
siraightaway track, especially construc-
ted on the fair grounds.
Thursday morning was spent in ar
ranging the exhibits, ard concluding ar
rangements. huge building four hun
dred feet long, houses the various ex-
hibits. which include poultry. citrus
fruit, automobiles. needlework, culina-
~ and so forth.
Promptly at 1880 the daily racing
card. which is one of the Fairs fea-
lures. got under way, with two races
over a one-fourth mile course. Quite a
number Of riders participated in the
afternoon. One horse was 50 wild he
ran up the chute leading into the ro-
deo pen and injured himself before he
could be extricated.
Thursday and Friday night large
crowd attended the midway attractions
and enjoyed the band concert and
dance which was a nightly event du-
ring the three days Of the celebration.
Friday the Fair was going strong. with
Saturday. Armistice Day. as the grand
finale.
People from all up and down the Val
ley attended the fair in great number,
and report the roads are in good
shape and quite passable for traffic
The big event of the whole occasion
was the gigantic Armstice Day pa
rade held this morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-11
new PREMIER
GIVES OPINION
ON PROBLEMS

ROME, Nov 1l.-Premier Mussolini
gave his opinion on the worlds prob
lens today in an interview granted
American newspaper men. He was very
cordial in reference to the relations
between Italy and the United States
and said he hoped To add TO the good
will prevailing between the two coun-
tries on economic cooperation that
would be mutually beneficial.
The premier stated that he was op-
posed to woman suffrage. In alludne
70 the financial and economic situation
in Italy. Premier Mussolini said italy
would make no more debts. Money
debts are debts Of honor and we musr
pay them," he said. I'VE sincerely hone
II will be possible for Italy to pay the
United States. but we think that il the
United States realized the situation
they would change their viewpoint"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-11
TO
REGULATE AIR
ship TRAFFIC
nv The Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. u. G., Nov. ll.-Pro-
posed federal legislation to establish
traffic regulations for air about the
country is being framed by the commit
tee on air craft safety code which Yss
in session today at the Commerce De
partment.
Uniformity Of traffic rules for the air
the committee feels, is only ob.aina-
bic through federal legislation. This r.
desirable. il believes. because If the
state laws differed. the arplanes might
obey the laws of one state and violate
the laws Of other states The reEula-
tions are designed TO protect machines
ground and to dtcrmine the righ; Of
way.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-11
AMERICANS REPORT.
MISSIONARIES HELD
BY CHINESE BANDITS
lRv The Associated Press.N

SHANGHAI, China. Nov. 1.-Two
American missionaries. unnamed. are
among the foreign captives held by
bandits in the Honan province accord
ing to word received here today from
Madame Soderstrom Of the Lutheran
mission, who has been released by the
bandits.
Mrs. Soderstrom stated that she al
so saw III. r. Ledyard. Of the China In
land mission staff. among the hosta-
ges held by the bandits.
Efforts are being made 70 trace the
bandits. whose movements are extreme
~ difficult 10 trace, because they arc
kept constantly on the move. military
and civil officials of the province state.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. IL
American Minister Schurman has asked
the Chinese government TO procure the
release of the two American missions
ries reported to be held by bandits in
the Honan province. The names of the
Missionaries are Forsberg and Lundeen
according 10 dispatches received at the
state department.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-11
ADMINISTER POISON
TO LONDON CHIEF

LONDON. Nov. 11.-Master detc--
tives from Scotland Yard are securing
London for the perpetrators Of the cut
rage upon their chief. Sir William Hor-
wood. who was seriously i'll today srom
of poison.
No arrests have been reported. Sin
William is not yet out of danger. OFT
cials announced definitely today bat
the attempt TO assassinate the chief WIS
by means Of poisoned chocolates sent
through the mail. Some officials be
lieve the outrage was perpetrated by q
lunatic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-11

PAY in EVERY
CENT OF FUND
Total Of Subscriptions Raised
at Meeting Paid in Early
in Week, d. A. O'Brien
Reports

Every cent Of the $4,000 subscribed
by Brownsville and Fl Jardin people
Friday night of last week at the meet
ing held over the Manhattan Cafe, has
been paid in. ID. A. O'Brien stated yes
terday. Practically all Of il was paid In
before Monday night. only three sub
scribeIs who were out OF town being
unable 20 send in their checks until la
ter in the week. Several parties turned
in more than they had subscribed. their
collections overruning the amount they
had guaranteed.
Contributes Warehouse Plans
Among the most unique contributions
yet made 10 the harbor project was that
Of v. l.. Conrad. who drew up the plans
for the warehouse al Point Isabel, and
presented il 10 the Rio Grande Railway
with the statement that II was con
tribution 10 the cause. This completes
all plans for warehouse and terminal
for the new harbor. and they are now
ready TO he turned over 10 the govern
ment engineers for approval
The warehouse will be 30xT5 feet in
size, built Of brick, rat-proof, and will
accommodate "A large amount of mer-
chandise. II j. built upon the unit plan
and additional warehouses Of the same
type Will be erected as the business Of
the port increases. The plans provide
for tracks on both sides Of the build
ing, and every convenience and facility
for loading and unloading will be pro-
vided
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-11
CBy The Associated Press.l

DENTON, Texas. Nov. l0-Alvin NJ
Owsley. the new national commander
Of the American Legion, and Denton
"boy" having been born here June llth.
1883. has departed from his home town.
TO take up his multitudinous duties at
Indianapolis. the national headquarters.
for he has a busy year ahead of his.
However. this little city is with him
every day in spirit and his town folk
delight in recountirg the many tales Of
Owsley's career prior to the great hon
or given him. Denton and Texas. which
now has two native sons who have head
ed the legion in four years, the other
Col. Henry ID. Lindsley OF Dallas. first
national commander of the Legion.
Col Owsley was here but a short
time. following his election in New Or
leans at the national convention Of the
legion. for after rousing welcome
here, and avisit with his parents. and
n days rest he left for indianapolis
and to New York to bid bon voyage TO
the foreign guests. delegates TO the
"Fidac," or interallied veterans. who
held a peace conference in connection
with the legion meeting.
The new commander attended the
public schools and later was gradua-
ted from the Virginia Military Insti-
tute. Lexington. Virginia. in the class
of 1909 where he was first captain of
his class. He. following the graduation,
entered the University of Texas and
was graduated there in 1912. He in
structed in the schools of the state
during this time.
He entered the law firm of Ow.ley G.
Owsley. founded by his grandfather,
and practiced law in Denton. Owsley
was elected delegate TO the thirty
third Legislature of Texas from Denton
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-11
OWSLEY ADDRESSES
IMMENSE AUDIENCE
AT LINCOLN, NEBR.

OMAHA Neb. Nov. Il.-Alvin VI.
Owsley. national commander Of the
American Legion. in brief address
here early this morning admonished ali
former soldiers 10 'go TO work and quit
fighting the recent war" He declared
he believed the American Legion "is an
organization selected by Providence 10
complete the work begun when the Dec
laration Of independence was signed"
He characterized a. the" blackest spot
in American history the neglect OF
disabled veterans"
LINCOLN. Ncb. Nov ll.--When free
men go into battle il is the winning
Of peace they fight for. a. there Il no
such thing "a the winning Of war"
Alvin Owsley. the new national COM
mander Of the American Legion. said
here today in an address dedicating
Nebraska. new capitol
Death and ruin are states in the war
game" he said: ruin and death are the
price men pay for peace whenever that
spirit Of destl uctiOn breaks IT, bourds
The ending lf the war Is gItst thing
nut the bcginr ag Of peace " eater
thing; TO wth the coming II a just
peace the marrI VI manhiEt ~ taken up
again. mankind going forward step by
step to better things. Not ~ the 80
- the making - IN end, but ~ the dav
cf the Begin Hg NJ great endea, ~,
let US observe this anniversary.
ION this day of days ! am here with
you. joyful in heart 70 pledge the mind
and soul Of the American Legion 10 ali
good efforts of constructive citizenship.
We have >anctified our comradeshIp
through honor 10 our dead. and
through the last full measure OF devo-
tion to our disabled; and that devotion
TO our disabled shall maintain Us until
the last man broken in the srviee Of
his country in the world war be fully
restored and set again upon the path
way Of achievement and hope.
The American Legion IN CARRYING
out constructive program that goes
toward the building Of better citizen
ship. With eager zeal, we are seeking
TO carrf equal opportunity of educa-
tion TO every nook and corner of the
land. 20 the homes where children OF
poverty dwell, 10 be available there as
well a. where wealth and luxury a.
bound"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-11
NO INDICTMENTS
EXIST AGAINST
VICTOR BERGER
lRv The Associated Press.l

MILWAUKEE. Wis, Nov. 1.-THE
three indictments against Victor l..
Berger, congressman-elect in the Mil
wsukee district. and four other prom
nent socialists. charged with attempting
10 obstruct the government in the pros
ecution of the war, were dismissed BY
the federal court on May 3. 1922, il be
came known today.
Another defendant named in cOnnec-
tion with Berger were Oscar Amerin-
ger, connected with the Oklahoma Lea
der, socialist newspaper published in
Oklahoma City. Berger was elected to
congress at the election Tuesday
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-11
SAN BENITO HOST
TO LARGE CROWD
VISITORS TODAY

San Benito j. host ~ large crowd
Of sUnrS from all parts ~ the Valley
today. practically every town in the VAL
lev from Mission ~ Brownsville being
represented in the crowd that throngs
the streets. Brownsville Legionnaires
arrived ~ San Benifo about q O'Clock and
have taken mn active part IN the cele-
hration and parade
Many brownsville Denple expect 10 20
TO San Rcniio tonight 10 attend the
d'nce end osher festivities arranged by
the members OF the San Benito Legion.