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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
MAY PASTURE MANY
CATTLE ON MEXICAN
SIDE BORDER LINE

WASHINGTON. ID. g.. Oct. IA spe
cial effort 10 locate surplus range in the
southwest to relieve the serious stua-
tion that confronts New Mexico cattle
raisers as a result Of drought Is being
made by the Bureau Of Agricultural
Economics. United States Department
of Agriculture. +. NJ. Johnston. agri-
cultural statis'ician for the department
located at Houston. Texas. is making a
special inquiry on available range in
Texas and will report his findings to
Frank c. W. Pooler. district forester at
ALBUQUERQUE. y. VI. Slight hope is held
out from this source, however. as the
entire range section Of Texas has been
dry since late June and the only surplus
range is probably limited 10 small lots
in few scattered counties. Hurry calls
have also been dispatched to state sta
tisticians in number Of other range
states.
Mr.. Johnston reports that American
interests with large lands in Mexico
are planning 10 run 10000 TO 100. 600
head Of Texas cattle across the border
n bond during the next six months and
that this may suggest possible solu-
ton of the difficulties Of New Mexico
cattle raisers. District Forester Pooler
is now investigating the situation. The
Bureau of Agricultural Economies was
also recently informed that the Sou
thern Pacific and other roads in south
western Texas have reduced freight
rates IS per cent to enable OWNERS to
move distressed cattle from drought ter
ri;ory 10 pastures in unaffected districts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
THIRD TRADES
DAY TO Be Held
ON NOVEMBER 4

At meeting of the Brownsville
Merchants Association Friday Afternoon.
it was decided to hold the third Trades
Day, November 4, and prepafations will
start Immediately to make the neceS-
sary arrangements for advertising the
event. Additional features will be pro-
posed and an effort will be made 20 in
duce the crowds from the farms ana
surrounding towns TO come earlier in
the day.
The Trades Day plans have proved sat
isfactory TO most business men in the
city. Hundreds Of people who have
never before visited Brownsville for the
purpose Of shopping have attended the
Trades Day events. made the acqCain-
tance Of Brownsville merchants and
learned the advantages TO be derived
from trading in this city, where large
and complete stocks may be found NJ all
times. The merchants declare that the
results obtained through the medium OF
the Trades Day are showing in their
daily sales, to people who have hereto
fore seldom visited the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
CHANGES MADE
in LOCATION OF
VOTING PLACES

At special meeting of the commits
soners' court on Friday, the voting
place in Precinct No. 3. Media Luna,
was changed from the residence OF
George h. Brown TO the tourist camp
in West Brownsville; the voting place
in Precinct No. Is in the City OF
Brownsville was changed from Ruperto
Ramon's residence to the store of An
tonic Alonzo and the voting place in
Precinct 2i was changed from the res
idence Of Alex Merryweather 10 Summit
Filling Station on Victoria Heights.
AT prior meetings the voting place in
Precinct 2 had been changed from Lit
le Indiana school house TO FL Jsrdin
Community House No. 2. and in the Los
Fresnos Precinct No. from the White
School House 10 the Community House
at Los Fresnos.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
SUIT
in PEDDY CASE
EFILED TODAY
Hearing Will be Held at New
Orleans October l6. Ger
tify Ballot Without May
fields Name

AUSTIN, Texas. Oct. Notice Of the
suit filed in federal court al Mobile.
Ala. yesterday. naming the state Off
cials Of Texas as defendants u expected
TO reach the state officers here today.
The notice calls upon officials to show
cause why George r. Il. Peddy's name
should not be included on the Texas
election ballot ,as the senatorial candi-
date IN each county Of the state. and
county judges, clerks and sheriffs are
also named as defendants. The hearing
has been set for Oct. 10. AT New Orleans.
The bill attacks the constitutionality
Of the Texas election laws. the nomina-
tion Of Earle B. Mayfield as the demo-
cratic candidate for Y. S. senator, and
the ruling BY the attorney general that
Pcddy's name should not appear on the
general election ballots.
Secretary OF State Staples stated to-
day that the election ballots will be
certified without Mayfield's name.
II was said today that If the secre-
tary of state is required TO certify Ped
dynamite by court action the same pro
cedurc could be followed as planned IN
the Mayfield case. The county clerks
were advised to delay the printing Of
the official ballot as long as possible 80
that in the event Mayfield's name is GER
titled later il can be included on the
ballot Today was the last day under
the election law for the sending cut OF
election ballot blanks. The suit was
filed on behalf Of the republican party
Of Texas BY J. y. Kinnerly OF Houston.
attorney for Peddy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
BOOZE SHIPS SEIZED
BY NORWAY OFFICIALS

CHRISTIANIA, Oct. THE Nor
wegian government, under laws re-
Gently enacted, may now seize yes
sells of less than 100 tons found with
in the common territorial frontier
ca,.'ying liquor in excess of the ac-
tual requirements Of those on board.
Application was made a short time
ago in the case of the motor cutter
"Lisbeth. of Cuxhaven, England.
This boat was stopped off Risaer by
the cusotm authorities and found
to have over 800 quarts Of liquor on
board. The captain was fined. and
the cutter and her cargo of spirits
confiscated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
ROTARIANS OF
HOUSTON GIVEN
WARM WELCOME
Brownsville Rotarians Turn
Out En- Masse to Extend
Honors Of City to Visiting
Club Members

The Houston Rotarians. over a hun
dred strong arrived in Brownsville this
morning. after having spent Thursday
at Corpus Christi and Friday in the Up
per Valley towns. Their special traii.
was met at the depot by large dele
cation Of Brownsville Rotarians, and
about forty automobiles were on hanG
10 transport the party on a trip through
Fort Brown and out to the Brownsville
Golf and Country club where a luncheon
was served.
The program at the luncheon included
a number of brief speeches. after which
the party made trip through the Fl
Jardin community. returning TO Browns
vile about 3 O'Clock. Tonight the mem
bers Of both the Houston and Browns
vile clubs will be the guests of w. j.
Pearson at dinner to be served in
Matamoros.
The Rotarians expressed themselves
as delighted with the Valley and the
good will expressed by Valley people
Al every point they have received a
welcome which left no doubt of Hor :
tons standing in the Valley, and the
appreciation felt by Valley people r. \
the efforts Houston has made TO assist
in Valley development.
This is the first trip many of us
have made 10 the Valley" one Of the
Houston Rotar.ans remarked. "and
must confess that we were surprised to
find such wonderful development. Of
course we have heard a great deal about
the Valley. but those of US who had
never visited this part Of Texas did not
fully realize the progress that has been
accomplished or the wonderful possi-
bilties the Valley possesses.
what we have seen in the past two
days has firmly convinced Us that the
term Magic Valley is well applied to
this section of Texas. and we are going
back To Houston and put in our best Ell
forts TO help you Valley people real
your vision Of future greatness"
The special train on which the party
arrived will leave Brownsville about 10
O'Clock tonight. arriving in Houston to-
morrow morning. Brownsville being the
last city on the itinerary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
SOUTH DAKOTA'S
CANDIDATES FOR
PROHIBITION Law
(By The Associated Press }

PIERRE. =. H. Oct. An almost
s"lid stand for prohibition is shown in
canvass Of South Dakota congressional
candidates. Only two candidate, have
failed 10 publicly announce themselves
~ favoring the Nosicad Act and both
are said unofiicialls to lean in that
direction.
g.. l.. Hasvold. Madison. and Andrews
Francis l.ockhart. AIilbank both non
partisan league candidates. are the can
diiates who hav. no definite announce
mrnf.
These declaring for prohibition are:
Charles 4. ChiStopherSon. Sioux Falls
Royal q. Johnston. Aberdeen: William
Williamson. Oacoma. all republican can
didates: John SIedronsky. Wagner: T.. &.
Ryan. Aberdeen: George Philip. Rapid
City. democratic candidates. aud George
III. Smith. Reliance. non partisan league
candidates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
EXTEND INVITATION
TO BE PRESENT ON
OPENING OF BIDS

To the Press and to all Chambers Of
Commerce in Cameron County:
Next Monday. October 9Th. we expec;
to open bids in the county court room
for the construction Of the balance OF
unpavcd portion Of State Highway No.
l2 in Cameron county. This will be an
approximately three-fourths of a million
dollar contract and in many respects
perhaps the most important contract
ever let in Cameron county.
On behalf Of the commissioners court
Of this county. | hereby invite all
Chambers of Commerce and each news
paper publisher in Cameron county "a
be represented at the opening Of said
bids. which will be at , p. m.
OSCAR G. DANCY.
County Judge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
FITCH CONSTRUCTION
WILL ERECT SEVERAL NEW
BUILDINGSINBROWNSVILLE

The Fitch Construction company re-
ports having closed several contracts
for new residences in Brownsville. some
Of which are now in the course Of con-
struction and others will be started
within few weeks.
The beautiful modernly designed brick
residence for Miss Matte Gentry which
was recently completed near the hign
school. Is one Of the finest homes in
that section Of the city. and three
parties have closed contracts for the
erection of similar homes. Two other
modern homes will be erected on Eliz-
abeth street west Of the belt line rail
way ard another on the concrete road.
The contract for the new refrigerator
warehouse for Swift & Co, on Fronton
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
NEW GENERAL SUPT.
ON COTTON BELT LINE

TEXARkANA, Texas. Oct. 7.-Daniel
Upthegrove. president of the Cotton
Belt railroad, who is here on tour Of
inspection Of the company's property,
said W. F.. McGraw. superintendent Of
the Pine Bluff division. would be elected
vice-president of the Cotton Belt m
Texas, at the annual stockholders
meeting at Tyler today. McGraw will
also be made general superintendent Of
the entire system.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
MONEY FOR ROAD
BONDS NOW ON WAY
TO CAMERON COUNTY

A telegram received here Yesterday by
County Judge Oscar &. Dancy from
Nose Hill. purchaser for Grant Bond
ing company. the company which bought
the Cameron county road bonds. states
that the bonds have been paid off and
the money vii probably be here Monday
or Tuesday.
II il significant TO note in this con-
nection. according TO Judge Dancy. that
the strip of paving on Elizabeth street
will be finished on the same day that
bids are taken for more paving.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07

street was also awarded to the Fitch
Construction company. and work on the
building il now under way.
The Fitch Construction company also
has the contract for the new Methodist
church on Tenth and Washington streets
which Is now rapidly nearing compile
tion and which will be one of the larg-
est and most modernIy arranged church
es in south Texas. A.-number OF cor
tracts awarded the company in Valley
towns including the magnificent new
school building at Weslaco, have kept
large crews busy throughout the sum
mer, and new contracts recently secur-
ed will assure large volume OF work
throughout the Valley for several
months.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
OPTIMISTIC
FEELING AT
CONFERENCE

MUDANIA, Oct. THE confer
ence was resumed here this morning
between the allied generals and the
representatives of the Turkish Ma
tionalists. and a spirit Of general
optimism prevailed. Both the allies
and the Turkish representatives de-
clared that the outlook for a settle
ment Of the questions in controyer-
~ is very hopeful. Thimet Pasha.
the Turkish representative. sounded
conciliatory note, and IL apparent
ly convinced that he has demanded
more than the Angora authorities
were asking.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
DEATH LIST IN
FOREST FIRES
IS INCREASING

COBALT, Ont. Oct. 7.-Searching
parties returning today from the outly-
ing sections Of the districts devastated
by the forest fires reported that the
death list was increasing steadily. One
report stated that 81 bodies had already
been located ia the territory over which
the fire had swept.
Estimates on property damage range
from $1,000, 10000 to Sl5.0OO,000. The
government is using a number of air
planes in an attempt to determine the
extent Of the catastrophe and assist the
survivors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
OPPOSES XII KLUX
In WIS. POLITICS

PORT WASHINGTON. Wis. Oct r.
Opposition to the entrance OF the Ku
Klux Klan in Wisconsin politics on the
grounds tina. il tenders to increase race
hatred and arouse religious prejudiccs
was voiced by Mayor Arthur A. Bentley
Of La Crosse. the democratic candidate
for governor. in an address delivered
here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
DYNAMITE BLAST
DESTROYS PENN.
mine ENTRANCES

UNlONTOWN, Pa. Oct. Three
heavy dynamite blasts closed the pit
mouth Of the Provant mine near Mason
town. destroyed the tipple and demol-
shed the fan house this morning. Plans
had been made TO reopen the mine next
Monday with non-Gnion miners.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07

A light rain was falling as the Giants
and Yanks lined up for their fourth en-
counter Of the present series with
Mays and McQuillan opposing each 9TH
er on the mound. Snyder and Schang
were occupying their usual positions
behind the bat
In the first inning. Bancroft for the
Giants singled, but died on base when
Groh. Frisch and Meusel went out in
succession at first. For the Yankees
Witt singled and took second on Du-
gan's single. Ruth polled a sacrifice
fly TO center, advancing Witt to third.
Witt scored on Pipps single, while Pipp
went out at second trying TO stretch the
single into a two-bagger. Dugan al
vancing TO third. Meusel singled, scor-
ing DuEan. and took third when Snyder
threw wild to second. Schang famed
ending the inning.
The two pitchers frightened down af-
ter the first frame. Mays underhand
ball was working good against the Giant
batters for the first inning. and the
former Boston hurler was twirling good
baseball for McGraw, holding the Yanks
scoreles during the second, third and
fourth frames.
In the second inning Cunningham for
the Giants walked. and the next three
men up went out in succession, leavinL
Cunningham on base. IL was raining
quite hard during the second inning.
The Yankees were trying 70 get the
best Of McQuillan by hitting the first
ball pitched every time. but failed in
this inning. going out without getting
man on base
In the third Mays walked Bancroft,
and then frightened down and the Giants
shortstop died on base. The Yanks re-
peatcd this performance in their half
of the third, Ruth walking. and the
other batters going out in succession.
The first hit since the first inning
came in the fourth. when Young singled
after Meusel had been thrown out at
first. Kelly forced Young at second.
and Cunningham forced Kelly for the
third out. In their half Of the fourth
stanza the Yanks failed TO score. Meu-
sci famed. Schang flied out TO Young
and Ward famed.
Things broke loose in the fifth when
four runs crossed the plate for the
Giants before the Yanks succeeded in
retiring the side Snyder singled and
took third on Pitcher MeQuillan's dou-
Bile. Bancroft singled at the opportune
moment, scoring Snyder and McQuillan.
Groh singled. advancing Bancroft to
second Frisch sacrificed. advancing
Bancroft to third and Groh to second,
and Bancroft crossed the pan on Mcu-
sells out. Ward to Pipp. Young singled,
scoring Groh. but was caught mapping
at first for the third out
In their half OF the fifth the Yanks
still found il impossible TO break
through McQuillan for runs. The former
Boston Brave pitcher was going in great
style and kept his few hits scattered.
No runs were chalked up by the Giants
in the first half Of the sixth, the score
still standing TO 2.
The last run of the game came in the
seventh inning. when Ward of the New
York Yanks. hit home run. his sec
ond in the world series. In the fifth
inning Scott walked, but died on base
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
BRIDCEMAN KILLED BY
WOMAN AT FT. WORTH
(Ry The Associated Press }

FORT WORTH, Texas. Oct. John
Sinner. bridIeman. was shot to death
in hotel room early today. The police
nave arrested Mrs. Josephine Aczman,
who they said had telephoned them she
had shot Sinner because he insulted
her Mrs. Aczman and her husband
George Aczman. were held pending an
investigation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
TALLEST CONCRETE STRUCTURE

FORT WORTH. Texas. Oct. THE
Texas Portland Cement Company OF
Dallas recently furnished cement for
the erection of the tallest concrete
structure in the United States. chin
ney for the Fort Worth Power & Light
company. The structure il l2S feet
above the surface and fourteen feet
beneath. Foundations extend 30 feet
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
AGAIN HOPS OFF
ON LONG FLIGHT
TO SO. AMERICA
(By The Associated Press.)

PORT AL PRINCE. Haiti. Oct. T.
Lieutenant Waiter Hinton. who u fly
ing from New York TO Rio de Janeiro.
resumed his journey today. He had
been delayed here several days while
new engines were being installed in his
machine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
MILITARY FIELD DRILL

r.NeIS. Tex. Oct. "A military field
drill by Battery A. l32nd Field Artillery
Texas National Guard. is on the pro-
gram of the Lamar District Fair and
Exposition here. Attendance ranged
from four Texas and three Oklahoma
counties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKER
DIES AT MARLIN, TEXAS
(By The Associated Press }

MARLIN. Texas, Oct. 7.-Dr. !. F..
Belts. executive field secretary Of sun
day schools. Texas conference of the
Methodi ist Episcopal church, died at his
home here last night. his death being
due 10 dengue fever and complicatio ions.
Belts was probably best known as
Belts. the Builder" by reason Of the
number of churches erected during his
pastorates in Texas and California.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
WILL MOVE HEADQUARTERS

TBV Inc AssOclafed Tress.l
DALLAS. Texas, Oct. I,-lleadquar-
tiers Of the Central American Mission
will be moved from Paris. Texas, to
Dallas. with Thomas j. Jones in charge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
LIGHT RAIN FAILS TO
DAMPEN ENTHUSIASM OF
new YORK BASEBALL FANS

POLO GROUNDS. n. ". Oct. T.
Tight pitching by McQuillan and
Mays featured the fourth battle Of
the world series. played in driving
rain during the major part of the
nine innings, the Giants coming out
winners. and thus securing a three
game lead over the American league
pennant winners. The National
leaguers fell upon the submarine
hurler. Carl Mays. in the fifth in
ming. McQuillan recovered after the
first inning. not allowing a hit in
five innings, and only one more run
In the game, that home run in
the seventh by Ward.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
LARGE gNRoLLmENTAT BAYLOR

EEl.Tb\. Tex. bct. I.-Raylor College
has opened with an enrolment of about
40 and more students are expected
among the late arrivals. school aciivi-
ties are going forward
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07

when his team mates failed to hit. In
the sixth Snyder for the Giants singled
but was left on base when Mays tight
ened up.
The Yankees failed to score in the
sixth. and in the seventh. Ward hit his
home run with nobody on base after
Meusel and SehanG bad gone out at
first. Scott flied out ending the inning.
uring the remainder Of the game. no
runs were chalked up by either side.
and the Giants took the third straight
victory from the Yanks. the second
game being tie.
In the eighth. Mcusel singled. and
the other Giant batterS went out in
succession. For the Yanks, Elmer
Smith, batting for Mays. famed, Witt
doubled, Dugan flied to Cunningham,
and Ruth flied to Frisch concluding the
inning.
In the last frame Manager Higgins
sent Sam Jones into the box. and not
a Giant batter reached the first sack
The Yanks made a desperate effort to
score, but failed. Pipp doubled. Meusel
hit to Groh. and Pipp was run down be-
tween third and second. Meusel reach
ing first. Schang singled but was out
at second trying TO stretch the hit
Ward flied 70 Meuse "a ding the game.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
REPORT STRIKER
KILLED AT TYLER
BY TEXAS RANGER

AUSTIN. Texas. Oct. "A report was
received here early this morning Of the
killing Of a railroad striker at Tyler.
Texas. the report being sent by r. w.
Green. vice-president Of the Cotton Belt
road TO the adjutant general office. IL
is stated that the striker was killed BY
Texas ranger. Adjutant General Bar
ton Immediately sent Ranger Captain
Aldrich to investigate the report.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
LORDS PRAYER on HEAD OF PIN

II. J. Plath. Dallas engravcr. j. be-
lieved to have established worlds re-
cord by engraving the Lords prayer.
together with the date and his name.
on the head of a pin lOJ-l0O0 of an
inch in diameter. ar 2S2 letters in two
hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-07
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