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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
IMPEACHMENT
PROCEEDINGS
Are HELD UP
Representative Kellar Refus-
es to Appear Before Com
mittee Investigating Charg-
es Against Daugherty
(By The Assoc .ated Press. }

WASHINGTON. Dec. II. Rcprcsen-
tative Keller failed TO appear today
before the house judiciary committee
in response to summons after refusing
TO participate further in the presenta
tion Of his impeachment charges a
gainst Attorney General Daugherty The
committee voted 10 grant the request
presented by the attorney for Keller for
postponcmcnt Of further proceeding
until tomorrow.
James Nahcy. Boston attorney.
handed a letter TO Chairman Nolstead
from Jackson Ralston. announcing that
Rals.on had been retained as counsel
for Keller and asking postponcment OF
the hearing. Nolstead said the letter
gave no excuse for the non-appearance
Of Congressman Keller. Graham rank
ing republican member OF the commit
tee. asked that il be reported TO the
house with recommendation for ac-
tion against Keller for contempt, and
other members suggested granting post
ponement.
Nahey said that whether Keller would
appear tomorrow depended upon the ad-
vice given him by his counsel.
Representative Keller. Minnesota, re-
fused to participate further in tn
hearings before the house judiciary
committee on the Impeachment charges
brought by him against Attorney Gen.
cral Daugherty. CharactcriZing the
hearings as comic opera perform
ance," he declared he would be an.
true to his responsibility as a member
of the house If he assisted further "a
a "barefaced attempt to whitewash
Harry VI. Daughcrty."
Immediately after he announced his
withdrawal. the committee voted 40 20
on with the hearings; u subpoena kcl-
Ter a witness, 10 question him as u
the basis Of his charges Of high crimes
and misdcmeanors against the attorney
general. Later he was summoned for-
mally by the house sergeant at arras
10 appear before the committee at lO:jl
am. today.
The turn in the proceedings came
with dramatic suddenness and was at.
tended by tumult and uproar seldom
witnessed in a congressional committee
room After abscnting himself much OF
the day Keller appeared with "A type
written statement IN MS hand ana an
nounccd that he desired to read il To
the committee. He was refused the op-
portunity, but later made public the
statement. which dealt in detail with
his reasons for refusing to go on and
embodied a demand that the committee
favorably report his resolution to the
house 50 that he might present his cv-
idencc ito an unbiased committee in
the proper way"
Il reiterate now" the statement said,
that ! am IN possession Of evidence
ample to prove Harry VI. Dauehcrty
guilty Of all the high crimes and mis-
demeanors with which have charged
him."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15

provisions he placed under the
"border patrol" Cooperation with
state and municipal authorities was
also suggested in enforcement Of
the immigration regulations and
judicial distribution of the Mexi-
can labor legally admitted.
The report indicates there are
about 1888 foreign born Mexi-
cans in Texas. New Mexico. Arizo-
ma and California. The principal
outlets for immigrants into the
United States are given as FL Paso,
Eagle Pass, Laredo. Brownsville,
Douglas, Naco, and Caiexico, Cal
ifornia.
The report declares that most Of
the illegally admitted Mcxicans
are brought into this country ~
the result Of railroad labor supply
agents. and later drift into other
occupations. often suppianting Am
erican residential labor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
WILL CUT DOWN
CITYENCINEER
FORCEONJ |

On January | the present engineer
ing force Of the City of Brownsville
will be suspended. according to dcct
sion Of the city commission in cNccu.
tive session today at noon.
The commissioners and mayor dc
clared this action was being taken. no.
through any ineffcicncy on the part OF
the present force. a. Mr.. Prince and
his assistants have rendered active and
efficient service. but through nccessi-
" for the city TO cut down expense.
and also in view Of the fact that the
present street paving and Improvement
program Is practically completed.
Mr.. Munday will continue a. acting
city manager. while Mr. Williams will
be IN charge Of the water aud lgh.
systems. including the plant. Present
City Engineer Prince and assistant en-
gineer Snow will be affected hy the
decision of the commission. II was the
concensus Of opinion that Mr.. Prince
had rendered conscientious and eff.
cient work while in the office of city
engineer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
WILL CUT DOWN ALL
RIDGES IN CONCRETE
HIGHWAY NEAR CITY

Drivers of automobiles will learn with
pleasure that the ridges in the concrete
highway. starting Mt the tourist camp
and going north. will he removed within
the next two or three months. and the
road >moothed off.
This announcement was made this
morning hv Assistant County Engineer
King. The county has n compressed
air cement cutter in San Reniio and
has ordered parts for il which will en-
able them 10 level the joints down
like the rest If the paving. The fault
in this road. Mr.. King said. was in not
smoothing down the joints nj the time
of construction. and continuous wear
makes the rises where the concrete slabs
come together, still more pronounced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
AGENTS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FILE
RECOMMENDATION FOR RIGID CONTROL
OF MEXICAN IMMIGRATION SITUATION
fBy The Associated Press.)

BY The Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-Meas-
ures to control what il said to be
a vast body Of allan Mexican un-
skilled labor m the United
States are recommended to Secre-
tary Davis in a report by special
agents Of the Department Of Labor
who have been investigating condi-
tions in the Southwest.
The report sets forth that alien
Mexican laborers, illegally in the
United STATES, are menace To
American labor and American COM
munities. The recommendations for
meeting the situation include a sys-
TEN Of registration. mare rigid
mental and physical examination.
and selectivc immigration regula-
tions through examinations before
entry.
The report suggested that such
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
PUT In MOTOR MISSES

SAN ANTOIO, Texas. Dec 10. Three
large motor buses are being operated
by the San Antonio Public Service
Company from the end Of their street
car line at Fort sam Houston through
Camp Travis. connecting with each
street car and accepting and issuing
transfers good on any street car lines
in the city:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
Search for Mrs.
Phillips Now on
in Cincinatti, Ohio
nv The Assnciated Prcssl


CINCINNATI %. Dec. t5.-
Search for Mrs. Clara Phillips. The
Los Angeles hammer mur6crtss.
was begun here today following
the discovery of an abandoned au-
tomobile in which were found GER
tificates Of registration issued tn
"walter Phillips. 1855 Wall Street,
Los Angeles"
The machine bore evidence Of
hard travelling and had a pool Of
blood in the rear compartment.
The police found trowell, hatchct
and hammer on which there
were drops Of blood. under the seat.
Los ANGELES. Dec. l5.-Walter
Phillips was a brickiayer. He left
here by automobile for New York.
He is said tn he the owner Of the
automobile found at Cincinnati.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
INSPECTION OF
RIO CRANDE RY.
IS COMPLETED
Engineers Of State Railway
Commission Return to Aus
tin after Finishing lnspec-
lion Of Property

J.. A. Guerrcnger and r. -. Parker
of Austin, engineers If the state rail
way commission, VIII" arrived here Mon
day for the purpose If inspc' ting the
Rio t'rande railway properties 90 cs-
tablish its physical value. completed
their work yesterday and left last night
for Austin. The valuation j. being made
by request Of ID. \. D'Bren. president
of the railroad, To establish "a basis ior
the issuance of first mortgage bonds 10
clean up outstanding indebtedness and
provide for needed additions and Inn
provements.
The engineers devoted Tuesday and
"Wednesday To AN examination of The line
to Point Isabel. constructed recently. aud
also spent some time looking over the
company's invoices and other documeniS
Their survey as made with great care
and was very thorough
Both engineers were greatly impressed
with the site for the Valleys harhor at
Point isabel. and stated that II j. doubt
ful IL a harbor with better natural pro-
tectIon could be found on the Gulf coast.
They also showed they were fully cnI
nizapi of the value If the haThor to the
Valley AMI the northern part If Mexico,
and the important part "f il H. to p.ay
IN the development Of this section.
Make Trip Un The Valley.
The engineers made trip up the
Valley Wednesday and were greatly im
pressed with the development. Alr.
Guerrcnger was connected with the
Gulf Coast Lines fifteen years ago. and
spent some time in the Valley ia pioneer
DAYS. and the development that has taken
place IN the years since he has visited
this section was revelation to him. |
Mr.. Parker visited Brownsville about two
years ago. but had never before made
trip "a the upper Valley. They visited
oil the towns between Brownsville and
Mission. including Ilidalgo.
The Lower kio Grnnde Valley IL Il
revelation Ia me-" Mr.. Parker stated. 1
We have heard and read great deal
about the VALLEY, it, citrus. big cotton
crops and fertility. hut those de- rip |
tions are not adequate. The Valley
must be. seen to bc fully appreciated"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
BRITISH PARLIAMENT
ADJOURNS TO FEB. 13
CBy The Associated Press.>

LONDON. Dec. l5-The British par
lament was prorogued today until Feb
ruary IL. 1923. The program for the
adjournment went through without
hitch, despite the efforts Of a small
body of the left wing labor members "a
prevent the adjournment Of the houss
Of commons until remedy was found
for the unemployment situation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
Treasury Notes
and Certificates
NowSubscribed
tBy The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-Oyer sub
scription of the recently combined Of
fering Of treasury notes and certificates
was assured today az the treasury be-
gan the disbursement Of a billion dol
lars in redemption Of Victory notes
and cancellation OF maturing certifi-
Gates Of Indebtedness and certain inter
est payments.
The combined offering with taxes due
70 be paid in today and a sum from
the general treasury fund will be used
TO meet the billion dollar outlay.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15

WASHINGTON. Dec. State De-
parmcnt officials have confirmed the
announcement that Ambassador Har-
vey has been called home. They decIin-
ed. however. to make any explanation
a. TO the specific questions Secretary
Hughes desired TO discuss with him.
The impression has gained currency
that Harvey has been called to Wash
ington in connection with the stua-
tion a. to the German reparations now
threatening a rupture between Great
Britain and France.
DR.. Otto Wiedfeldt. German ambas-
sador, conferred at length today with
Secretary Hughes, but no information
was available as to whether their con
versation touched on reparations or on
the serious economic situation in Ger
many. Coming just before the usual
Friday cabinet meeting. il was regard
cd a. a possible indication that Presi-
dent Harding and the cabinet might de-
sire 10 have before them at once all
available information as the precise
conditions in Germany as they relate
to the problem of reparations payments
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
APPROPRIATION N
TO FIGHT BOIL.
WORM IS ASKED.
CBy the Associated Press.D

WASHINGTON. Dec. IL Prrsidcn;
Harding asked congress for m cmer-
gcncv appropriation of x75.MD for the
use of the department cf agriculture
in fighting 90 eradicate the Mexican
pink boil worm. a serious menace 10 cot
ton. The fund would bc expended IN re-
building the fumigating plant at Laredo.
Texas. recently destroyed hy fire. for
the regulation aud examination of cotton.
cottons.cd ami for fumigaiing all in
bound freight cars ~ the border.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
STANDARD OIL
NOT CONNECTED
With TEXAS CO.
(By The Associated Prcss)

WASHINGTON. Dec. l5.-Walter G.
Teagle. president Of the Standard Oil
Company Of New Jersey. declared to-
day at the senate oil investigation that
contrary TO the general belief his cor
poration had no interest. financial or
otherwise. in banks, railroads. coppc
Or sulphur mines. or any other unrela-
ted business.
He said the company had no interest
in ar connection with tho Texas Com
pany, the Gulf Company, or the So
called Doheny or Sinclair companies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
PREPARATIONS TANGLE
DISCUSSED TODAY AT
MEETING OF CABINET
fRv The A..ocinted PressN

WASHINGTON. II. a.. Dec. 15.--The
European PREPARATIONS taugle D. under
stood to have been discussed by Harding
and his cabinet today. II was indicated
that there was no final decision as 10
The governments policy. One question
touched upon y said ~ have been u pro-
poSaI for an international loan To per-
nit Germany 10 stabilize her finances.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
POINCARE READY
TO WITHDRAW IF
CHAMBER SAYS SO

PARIS Dec. i5.-Prcmier Poincarr
told the chamber Of deputies today that
he was ready to withdraw "graccfuliv"
if the chamber thought it had ready
another cabinet better qualified than
his To work for France. lie sketchcd
briefly and optim>ticallv the progress
of the reparations negotiations. and
also the work of the Near East peace
conference at Lausanne
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
Over Ten Thousand Enter
Gates at Valley Fair on
Thursday, Report Today

Today i the last day of the Valley
Fair. and though The crowd III attend
ancc j. much smaller than yesterday.
the fair grounds are we'll filled. Al
exhibits have been kept retained on The
grounds until the fair closes tonight.
and few of them will hc removed before
tomorrow morning. To-day we close
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
LEADER OF GANG
OF MOONSHINERS
REPORTED KILLED
lRv The Associated Press.l

LEXINGTON. n.y.. Dec. l5.--Prohibi-
tion agent Collins received word today
that Sam Ballard. leader of the Meni-
fee county moonshinc gang sought for
Staying two federal officers last week
was killed IN an early morning battle
with twenty prohibition agents today.
Guy Cole. prohibition agent. was slain
in the clash. the report said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
PUT ~ STEAM TURBINE

CORPUS CHRISTI. Texas. Dec. 10
A new steam turbine is to he installed
in the light and power plant here. ac-
cordi9g to the officials of the Texas
Central Power Company. and the ser
vice for this city is 10 be made first
class at once.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
Privileged Status Requested
for Tax Exempt Securities
Amendment by Rule Committee

BY The Associated Frcss.J
WASHINGTON, Dee. 1.-The
honsc rules committee voted today
10 give privileged states 10 the
Green resolution proposing an a.
mcndmcnt to the Constitution un-
der which the issuance Of tax ex-
empt securities could be prohibited.
The Norris bill to establish a
$l00. 100000 government corpora
tion to finance the sale Of agricul-
tural products was ordered rcpor-
ted favorably by the senate agri-
cultral committee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
CONTEST NOT ALLOWED

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 15.-Con-
test of Fort Worth school officials
against eligibility of players on Gle
burne high school, to which was
awarded the North Side high foot
ball game in the inter-scholastic state
championship race, was disallowed
by the league it was announced last
night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
BANDITS LOCK II
MEN in VAULT AND
EcrAPE WITH CASH

CAlpDp. Okla. Dee. l5-T'ive men
held M the caddo State Bank here
shortly before noon today. They locked
fourteen ncn in the vanlt and rral,rd
i'm nm automobile with approximately
Sln.WO ia liberty bonds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
NATURAL GAS FOR SAN ANTONIO
By The Associated PresS) }

SAN ANTONIO Texa~ Dee. 15-
Natural gas from the McNullen county
fields j. now heing used in this city. The
new fuel suiRr was turned into the
mains in placg Of manufactured gas last
week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15

HOUSTON. Texas. Dec l5.-The
Southern Pacific board of inquiry
which has been doing investigating work
the wreck at Humble was expected TO
report today its findings as to the
cause Of the disaster which cost 10
lives. The death list increased BY the
death Of negro last night Twelve in
jured are in hospitals here. Doctors are
unable 70 say whether All will live. The
preliminary report has exonorted the
crew Of the passenger train and switch
engine.
The list Of dead az 8 pm. Thursday
stood at lS. while the list Of injured
shrunk TO II. OF these little hope is
held out for three or four.
OF the dead. nine succumbed after
being brought to Houston hospitals for
treatment.
Based on testimony obtained by the
board il was found that two-inch pipe
leading from the water tender to the
boiler was stripped from it, mooring
alongside the engine, twisted around
spouting steam and hot water Just a.
the open window came in contact with
the steam. the full force from the boil
er empticd itself intothecoach.
Many of those within died without
knowing what had happened. il IL be-
lieved.
Members OF the board Of inquiry In.
cluded Humble citizens and railroad Of
ficials. The board was organized Thurs
day and spent the entire day at Hum
bic probing the disaster Photoghaprs
were taken from every angle and ev-
cry witness available questioned.
The board found that the regular
crews Of both the switch engine and
passenger train were absolutely blame.
less for the wreck. II was established
that the crew had left the switch en-
gine spotted" in the usual place ana
well clear Of the main line nj about
9:l5 or only short time before the
accident
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
HARVEY CALLED
Home TO TALK
ON SITUATION
(By The Associated Press.)

LONDON. Dec. l5.- Ambassador Har-
vcy has been called home for a consul
tation. II was stated al the American
embassy this afternoon. and will sail
from England on Dec. %. Mrs. Harvey
will not accompany him. leaving the
preceding day for a visit TO Madeira.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
Girl Producer

Miss Grace Has
kins Of Hollywood
Is the youngest
m otion picture
producer In the
world. Still In
her early twen-
ties, her first pro.
duction. {" J u 8 {
Like q Woman"
has received VIII
HAYS approval.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Saturday; slightly
cooler tonight. Light 10 moderate vari-
able winds on the coast.
East Texas: Fair tonight; warmer in
extreme northwest portion. colder in
southeast and extreme east portions;
frost nearly TO east coast. Saturday
partly cloudy; warmer in north ad
west portions.
Weather Conditions
Cloudy weather Is general this morn
ing over the Southern and Eastern
states. II Is considerably colder ia the
Central states and as far south as cen
tral Texas. warmer over the Atlantic
and east Gulf states and also over the
Canadian Northwest and the bordering
states. Light 10 moderately heavy rains
were general over the Southern and
Eastern states. and snow over the Cen
trail states and the Plateau region.
The coolest place last night at Tex
ss sta: ions ranged from Ia at Amarillo
to 81 at Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
INQUIRY BOARD.
TO INVESTIGATE.
HUMBLE WRECK.

f'y The Associated PreSs)
HOUSTON. Dec. I5.-watchman
J. Smith in charge Of the switch
engine which side swiped a passen-
ger train at Humble, was held res
ponsible for the accident by a
board Of inquiry today. The board
said he moved the locomotive from
thority.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
The Fair A Huge Success.

The fair has been huge success. =
WAS the opinion expressed hy officials
of the association. We realize that
there are still many defects 10 overcome.
but We have proved this year that we
have benefited from our experiences Of
last year. and next year still greater
improvements will be made. The Valley
Fair - going 10 be ~ regular annual
event. aud will grow n the Valley grows.
We believe il is representative nf the
Valley in every way. Next year the
association will probably Ice in position
To offer still better facilities 90 both
exhibitors and VISITORS
Harrington has had AN extremely busy
week. Rooms have been ~ premium
throughout the fair. and IL has been
impossible for the town 10 provide ac-
commodatinns for all the visitors.
The Workman Shows, which have been
one of Ihe features a. the Fair viii bc
moved from Iiarlingen 10 Brownsville
tomorrow. and viii 20 into winter quar-
tcrS Ia this city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
Donna ins Game.

Donna defeated San Heuito for the
second time AZ the Fair yesterday thus
cinching the city football championship
of the Valley. The Donns city team
made the lone touchdown Of the game
~ straight line bucks and added the
extra point by a place kick. San Benito
threatened o. score in the first few
minutes ef play, hut lost the ball on
Donnas four yard line. After that the
game was close affair. with Donna
having the better Of the contest through
out
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15
Big Crowd Thursday.

Over 10000 persons entered the fair
grounds Thursday. according 20 an Of
fetal statement made this morning This
il the largest crowd ever congrcgated
for amy event in the Valley and shows
the great interest taken in the fair. All
day long the grounds were crowded to
capacity. and during the queens parade.
the entire line was jammcd with spec
tatorS. The crowd at the parade j.
ctimarcd "a have been fully a. great
as that which attended the Armisticr
Day parade in Brownsville on the oc-
casion ~ President Harding, visit to
this city.
Governor \cff delivered very in
icrcstiug address after the cornation
ceremonies. and later in the afternoon.
left IN company with :. a.. Tucker and
ether brownsville gentlemen on 4 hunt
ing trip "a the King ranch east Of Ray
mondyille.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-15

the greatest fair in the history of the
Lower Rio ,;rande Valley" was the
statement made by an official Of the
association this afternoon. The
weather has been ideal. the exhibits have
far surpassed those of any p'hcr fair
eve he'd ia South Texas. anl the ar
tendance has been good. Hundreds of
Sir"rs from all parts II the state have
come nd marvelrd ~ The i,r ,tlurt> AMI
resource Of the Kio Grandc Valley. ani
the fair ~ an advertising asset. has
proved one of the best inve,in'.n:> the
Valley ever made
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-05
Biggest Distillery
In Ohio Located

Eiyria, Ohio, Jan. 5.-The Iarg.
est Illegal distillery In Ohio was
coofiscated and four men, foreign
ers, arrested when Sheriff N. d.
Backus raided a farmhouse at
Brownhelm Station. five miles
west Of Lorain.
The house contained six stills,
two OF which were found In oper-
alton. twenty seven barrels OF
mash OF all varieties and APPROX
imately 100 gallons OF the finish
cd product. The plant has ca
Pacity Of from Zoe to geo gallons
OF hooch daily and Is believed to
have been the main source OF IL
licit liquor supply for the foreign
settlement at South Lorain.
Thirty gallons of the finished
product were found buried In the
haymow. 1t Is believed It was Sc
creted for the purpose of sale.