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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17

between Mr. Nann anl any law firm IN
Brownsville il il fight "a secure for
the people 80 Cameron county n clean
administration of the shnriff'~ office.
fight for law enforcement and morality.
The attempt "a disrrelit the affidavit
Il q Juror. in which sheriff Nann i al
ieged ~ have committed Illegal ari~
was met by Mr.. ITa!lam with the state
ment that there are other members ~
that jury could 20 before court and
certify Ia The affidavit il il becomes nee.
essary lie called attention ~ the inn
moral conditions which have existed III
the Jail. placed the blame for these and
other conditions upon the sheriff. stat
lng that 10 attempt 70 criticize the com
mi~SioncrS court or 10 fix upon them
the blame for these conditions was RI.
diculcuS
"po the voters of Cameron county de-
Sire this immoral condition IL continue.
will they condonc by their votes the
lawlessnesS and vice which they know
exists and which the records prove ~
exist" Mr.. Hallam asked
Mr.. IIallam closed his address with a
tribur" 70 Sam RohertSon--ihe record
he has made aS progressive citizen of
Cameron county. and his achievements
aS member of the American Expeli-
tionarv Force in which he won rapid
promotion. retiring from the army with
the rank of colonel. 1T is u record any
man can feel proud Of" Mr. Italian
stated. lie has been tried in the fire.
on fh. hartlefields of France. where hl>
III IA duty
after promotion. and can any man say
that same devotion 10 duty will not he
exercised IN diScharging his duties if he
Is elected sheriff Of Cameron county"
Mr.. llallam closed his address with n
plea 70 the voters to support tho fight
against lawlesSnesS and immortality hy
rleriing a sheriff man whose chnrac-
ter j. above reproach and who would
enforce the law without regard 4. his
personal opinions and without fear or
favor
Mr.. Lewis If lIarlingcn who has been
campaigning in the county in behalf Of
Sheriff Nann. was then given twenty
minutes 10 close the debate. His adj
dress was replcte with mis-sfatcmenl,
snd innuendo. the latter consisting Of the
fen some months ago hy Mr. Robertson
with which Mr.. Lewis endeavored Ia ere
ate the impression that Mr.. Robertson
was condcmnng the American Legion
and th" principles il represents. He
tried 10 belittle the sacrifices Of Colonel
Robertson during the war. and finally
succeeded in tangling himself comnlete-
~ by making q mis-statemcnt concern
ing an alleged criminal action against
Mr.. Robertson some years ago. which
was - devoid # truth that Judge Ora
ham. whose sense Of fair play would not
permit sIch statement to he dissent
mated. WAS compelled 10 correct him.
lie presented no evidence in RENTAL Of
the affidavits and records. and closed
his Discourse by assuring his audience
that the American voters would not ac-
ccpt such misrepresentation" as a bas-
IL for the defeat Of Mr. Nann.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
WILL NOT SHUT DOWN
ORIENT ROAD, REPORT
(Bv The Associated Pressl

AT'STIN. Texas. Aug. l7.-Th"re gill
he no immediate shutdown nf the ''ri mt
railroad. Clarence Gilmore. Texas al
road commissioner announced today. I j.
lowing the receipt of telegrams tram
afficialS of the line from Civil" VI. Reel
chairman of the Kansas uis. = r'm-
mission.
Il feel safe in assuring the people
along the Orient i'm Texas that there win
be no shutdown at present and that
business will continue n heretofore with
improved service" Gilmore said. lie
also expressed the opinion that the en-
piayes Of IN. Orient would not walk out
under present conditions. in view of the
fact thar - Sh an action would prevent
the movement If Texas cotton AMI
grains Ia market.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
PREMIER PROPHECIES
GREAT DEVELOPMENT
In AUSTRALIA SOON
Try The Associated Pressi

MELBOURNE, Aug. lI.-Under the
capitalist system Australia is supporting
twice a many people as il did 100 years
ago. according to Prime Minister Hughes
who in & recent survey Of the coaditin
of the Commonwealth, prophesied that
100 years from today Australia's $780,
600 inhabitants will have grown 10
l00.O0O.000.
Australia j. the greatest food pro-
ducing country in the world. said Mr..
Hughes" and its agricultural possibili-
ties in certain fields are barely worked.
As an instance Mr.. Hughes mentioned
that Australia was suited for growing
a very fine cotton with a superior staple
10 that 81 American cotton. and he point
ed out that Australia had available an
area for the culture of this crop III eX-
cess Of the area devoted 10 il in America
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
tBy The Associated Pressl

NEW YORK. Aug. IT.. Five Rrother-
hood leaders. representing the train
running trades ~ American railroads.
went into formal conference this
morning "a draw up a program for end
ing the nationwide shopmen's strike.
The program will be submitted this aft
ernoon 20 the rail executives represent
ing forty eight railroads
Heads of the seven railroad labor or
ganzationS on strike met Yesterday with
the officials Of unions not involved in the
controversy. and after some delay
reached a decision a. take almost the
entire group 20 New York for discus
sions with the executives.
y. H. sheppard. president of the Or
der IF Railway Conductors. said the de-
mand on the strike for full seniority
status in case of their return 10 work
could not hc modified. and the views ~
the strike leaders appeared 10 coincide
entirely with this position.
President Harrison II the Southern
railway. who announced early this week
after attempting unSnccessfnlly 10 deal
separately with the Strikin. unions on
the basis of granting them the seniority
demand. that the Southern would pro-
coed 10 employ outside men, issued
statement yesterday declaring that -peo-
pie all over the south now demand that
this strike he fought out.- Public opin-
ion could restore normal transportation.
h. said. bui II II supports the drtermi-
nation of the striking slersfnrn to disre-
gard the tribunal set up by congress 10
a a.
may rewrite their own pay cheeks. then
there may he resumption ~ work on
that basis. but freight rates must again
be increased
The Santa Tie sent It's transconiinen-
tai passenger trains ont Yesterday on
schedule time. loaded ~ capacity and
General Agent James u. Duffev said
every effort would he made ~ carry
them through 20 Chicago on time M ev-
cry point. lie said hc thought regular
train crews could Ne obtained a. manage
the train all the way. huf IL necessary
officials would 10 the operating. Freishr
traffic. except between southern Califor-
mia points was still suspended ~ the
Santa Fe. officials saving they were do
voting all their efforts Ia keeping pa,-
sengers and mail moving.
tn" Union Pacific announced that
freight trains stalled an the I.o> Angc-
le> and Salt Lake branch were moving
to destinations.
All its stalled passenger trains wero
cleared Yesterday. General Superint end
rni \. y. Williams was on the way laIr
Yesterday TO Las Vegas \ev.. the prin
riDal uoint az disturbance IN tia bnra
of making settlement with the strikers
ih"r" which would permit resumption u
traffic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
COAL PRICE CONTROL May
PROVE SERIOUS PROBLEM
1Ry The Associated Press1

WASHINGTON. u. g.. Aug 1.-THE
setfiemcEr IN part Of the hitnminous
strike AMI the prospects If an agree
ment and resumption Of work in the
anthracite fields brought the government
fac" 10 face with a new problem in the
inrtter ~ controlling prices resulting
from the augmented coal supply.
TIE government has used the ear SUP
ply aS weapon 20 enforce price agree
mentS Ia which The producing operators
subscribed az the hehest of Secretary
Ilnover. but with new mines opening
daily the fuel distributor will ha con
fronted with a breakdown in the control
exercised over prices. Whether the
present voluntary system can be extend
ed 10 the mines now reSuming operations
Is question being given serious conSid-
Grafton hy officials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
TRAFFIC TIED lip

OKLAHOMA CITY. Aug. 1T.-Traf
fc north and south Of VI Reno. on the
main line Of the Chicago. Rock Island
and Pacific railroad u Tied up as the
result Of the burning OF a bridge two
ani one-half miles south of III Reno
Yesterday. Farmers. who reported the
hnrnng of the bridge "a special agents
~ the road. said the fire was set ry
two men who cSrapel IN a motor car
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
CAMERON COUNTY
CONVICT AMONG
NUMBER ESCAPING

Among the fourteen convictS who cS-
Rrazoria county YESTERDAY. was ChaS
Tucker. wEo was sent M from Cameron
county two years ago for fifty years on
a charge VI robbery
TIL" trial of Tucker took rllce follow
ing an attack on Mr. Mcdonald of this
place. Mr.. Mcdonald was an old man.
and Tucker in robhing him struck him
on the head with hammer. fracturine
his skull and causing Mr. Mcdonald to
linger ~ the point ~ death for hong
time hcfor" he finally recovered. Tuck
cr secured only small amount of
money.
Tucker Il Siill among those of the
convicf~ who are m large
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
OPEN PORT Law
EXPECTED SOON
AT WACO, CLAIM
fBy The Associated pressl

AUSTIN. Texas, Aug. Governor
Pai Ncff H. expected Ia put Waco under
the open port law. II. I. Miller. Drni-
son superintendent of special service
for the katy road indicated while here
today on his way 10 Waco. Miller said
h- would make thorough investigation.
of the strike condition in Waco and
make final preparations for the open
port. Miller stated that the strike con
dilions at other Texas points on the
Katy system were satisfactory. over
400 men are now working al Denison.
he said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
FAMOUS TURK LEADER
KILLED In BOKHARA

MOSCOW. Aug. 1T-Enver Pasha.
former Turkish minister of war and re-
Gently the chief antagonist of bolShevist
rule in the Trans Caucasus region was
found dead recently on 4 battlefield In
eastern Bokhara. according 10 advices
received ly the Russian government to-
day. lie was stabbed five times in fight
ing against the bolShevist forces.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
SAN BENITO BAND
WILL PLAY IN CITY
SATURDAY EVENING

Announcement was made this morning
that Sid Murray's san Benito Band win
appear in brownsville Saturday evening
to render a concert on Elizabeth street.
fians are being made 10 rone off por-
tion Of the street in the main part Of
the city AMI erect temporary stand 10
be nsei by the musicians.
The San Bcnito Band. which has been
under the instruction of Mr.. Murray
nearly two years. i credited with being
one If the best musical organizations in
south Texas. and Brownsville people viii
appreciate the concert they plan 10 rem
der here Saturday night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
AVIATOR STARTS ON
FIRST LEG OF LONG
FLIGHT TO AMAZON
(By The Associated Pressl

NEW YORK. Aug. lI.-Pointing the
nose ~ hiS airplanc. the Snmpaio Cor
reia. scaward. Lieutenant Walter Hin
ton of the United States navy. took off
from the water n Jamaica Fay this
on the first hop of his $500
mile flight 20 Rio de Ianeiro in Brazil.
His first stop viii he made az Charles
ton. South Carolina.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
HABEAS CORPUS CASE
POSTPONED AT DALLAS
fBy The Associated Pressl

DALLAS. Tcras. Aug. 1.-THE ha-
beaS corpus hearing ia the ease of &.
Il. Harp Of RockwaI and y. r. IIamil-
ton Of Waxahache. charged with the
killing Of Howard Johnson, an organist.
here Saturday. was postponed Indefinite
~ today by mutual agreement of the
state and defense. The men are 10 be
heh under bond of $500 pending ac-
tion Of the grand jury.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
ARRIVES
PHILADELPHIA
TO TALKPLANS
States That Situation in Both
Anthracite and Bituminous
Fields Looks Very Prom
ising
by The Associated Prcssl


PHILADELPHIA. Aug. lT.-John J..
Lewis president of the United states
Mine Workers. and the district presi-
dents Of the anthracite regions arrived
here this morning for n conference Win
The hard coal operators this AT frno"h
Lewis is said To be hopeful that an al
jnstmeni j. io he effected. ani declared
that the situation in the biiuain"us field
is developing very satisfactorily.
PITTSRtRGIL Eans.. Aug. IL
Agreements have been signed between
five coal mine operating companies or
firms for the resumption Of work. u
was announced today hy George l.. Peck,
provisional president of the Kansas di-
vision ~ the United Mine Workers Of
America. lie said the mine affected
would eventually employ 200 men. Peek
also stated that he is now conducting
negotiations with several other opera
tors.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., Aug. l7.-Ex-
listing fair price agreements were TO
be in effect during the strike but at
n meeting of the federal coal committee
with the commerce secretary and Fuel
Dist, ,ribu or Spencer today. TO cons der
the effect OF partial settlement of the
mine controversy upon price arrange
ments, il was decided that the agree
ments would hold until production was
more largely resumed.
Spencer declared il could not be
umed that the strike was settled. and
a. operators generally were showing
no incl nation to withdraw their CO.
operation, there would be no change
for the moment. Application of fair
price agreements 70 the union mine
fields as they resume production, he
20 d. was under consideration by the
federal organization. The price sit
ration. he added. had improved con-
sidersbly in the districts south of the
Ohio and Potomac rivers. but in the
north it was not so good.
Investigation of charges of prof.
teerng in coal, however, was asked Of
Secretary Hoover today by Senator
Borah. republican Idaho. N a letter
calling for suggestions rs to immediate
measures 10 prevent charging of ex-
cessive prices.
Senator Borah said in his letter that
he entertained no doubt that "some Of
the operators have taken advantage Of
the situat on to charge unusual and
eyorbtant prices and that the practice
will now be more general in all proba
bility.
He submitted prices Of April and
August Z. made in the investigat on.
he said. showing large price increases
and added that he also had letters To
support the profiteer'ng charges.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
WEATHER FORECAST

Tonight and Friday. generally fair:
Iirht northerly 10 easterly winds.
The following observations. covering
the ol-hour period ending N this
morninr. were made by w. W. Reed IN
III. absence of Mrs Reed. United States
Voluntary Weather Bureau Observer
here:
Nsyimum temperature yesterday BIB
Minimum temperature yesterday. ....1i
barometer ..39I
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
TRAFFIC REGULATION

ROBSTOWN. Tex. Aug. Il Pave
ment H. n great temptation 10 motorists
and the opening Of the paved streets
have made IL necessary 10 enact more
strict regulations for traffic. At a meet
ing of the city council recently an ordi-
nance was adopted for this purpose.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
PRES. HARDING TO Defer
ADDRESS TO CONGRESS.
IS DECISION REACHED
(By The Associated PressI

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Aug. IL
President Harding today decided to
defer his address to congress on the
industrial situation until tomorrow,
or possibly n later date. The p-esi-
dent is said TO have expressed him
self a. feeling that every effort to-
ward a settlement of the rail strike
should be allowed to take its course
before be went before congress To de-
liver report on the governments
interests and present an outline Of
the ADMINISTRATORS policy.
The president il reported to he
hopeful that the conference being
held in New York today between re-
presentatives Of the trainmen's
Erotherhoods and the railroad ex-
ecutiyes would he productive Of re-
suits toward settlement.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
NOTED HORSEMAN DIES.

CENTRALIA. ILL.,. Aug. l7.-Joseph
". Tate. age s.. widely known in busi-
ness circles in Illinois. died suddenly
at his home here yesterday Of heart
disease. Mr.. Tate was connected with
the lumber and wholesale grocery trade
and was one of the best known horse
men In Southern Illinois.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
Court of Love
-. - =. -:. =.
New Feature in
- - =. =. =.
New JerseyCity

IIAANiERTON. y. J.. Aug. IA
court of love where men and women in
search of mates may come has been es-
tablished here. Before the court are the
eases of thousands Of bachelors and 100
Spinsters. The first days work result +
ed ia five matings A man Of sixty
two married II gold star mother aged
forty three. An undertaken was paired
with nurse: cost guard became the
life protector of a divorcer: a widow IL
slated to become the helpmate of a
painter and a daughter Of the Kentucky
mountains has been snatched up by
Thomas Delker. founder of the court
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
DEBT COMMISSION
TO U. s. ORDERED
BACK TO FRANCE
tBy The Associated Pressl

PARIS, Aug. lT.-Premier Poincairc
has ordered the French debt commits
sion. headed by Jean v. Parmcntier. 20
return immediately 90 Paris from Wash
ingion. il was learned today They have
been ordered home 10 report on results
Of the conversations with American Of
ficials in regard 10 the French debt to
the United States.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
BRAKEMAN KILLED BY
GUARD In MONTANA

HANHE, Mont. Aug. 1T.-George
Stambaugh. a brakeman on the Great
Northern railway. was shot and instantly
killed hy Harry Stiner. a guard in the
railroad yards here The brakeman was
working near passenger train. accord
ing to report made by officials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
THOUSANDS PAY LAST
TRIBUTE TO MEMORY
LORD NORTHCLIFFE

LONDON. Aug 17.-1hc funeral d.
vis~ouni Nnrihrliffr was Snlemniz"d ~
Westminster Abbey NJ noon TODAY. Sci
dom has the last tribute a. any English
man whose position WAS wholly personal
and unofficial gathered such an assem-
bly,. American AmhasSasl"~ Harvey was
among rhe number present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
DEFICIENCY In GUARD
FUND NOW ADJUSTED
(By The Associated Press)

AUSTIN. Texas. Aug. 11.-Governor
Neff today approved a deficiency funr
of $G0.0o0 for payment ~ the national
guard troops on duty and also for the
state rangers. following report receiv-
ed yesterday from Adiuiant General
Barton Of the shortage Of state funds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
SEVERAL PERSONS INJURED

SAN RERNkI;DINO. Cal. Aug. II
Several persons were reported 10 have
been injured hy rocks thrown last night
when crowd of several hundred per
sons gathered M The Santa lie railroad
shops here and attempted ~ prevent
employees working there from leaving
the cncloSure
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
LARGE LAND DEAL

CORPUS CHRISTI. Tex. Aug IL
The largest land deal which has been
in Corpus Christi in sew
eral months was filed for record in the
office Of the county clerk vest erday.
showing the conveyance Of 647.T3 acres
Of land in NueceS county and involving
a consideration Of S425n0
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
TRAINMEN HOLD
CONFERENCE In
N. YORK TODAY
Believed They May Offer
Suggestions Which Will
Result in Settlement Of
Shopmen's Strike
tBy The Associated PreSsl

NEW YORK. Aug. 1.-THE fifth ef-
fort hy an outside agency ia end the
shopmen's strike IL being made today
when the leaders ~ the railroad Broth
erhoods which are not on strike went
into conference with committee repre-
senfing the ralrnah officials. II. VI.
Jewell. president ~ The railway employ
cS department If the American Fedora
tion of Labor. arrived here lust a. the
conference was called ani said hrN was
ready t. advise with the conferees. IL
needed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
FOUR MEN WHIPPED
NEAR TULSA, OKLA.

TULSA, Okla. Aug. 17.-Four men.
who We're accused Of dealing in liquor
were whipped and fifth was warned 10
leave town by band of fifty men at
tired in The regalia of the Ku Klux Klan
near here last night il became known to-
day. \ newspaper man who was per
mitted 10 witness the whippingS stated
that each of the men admitted his guilt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
WILL NOT PERMIT
DEMPSEY
BOUT IN INDIANA

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Aug l1.-Gov.
McRae announced today that the propos-
"a fight between Jack Dempsey and
Bill Brennan AT Michigan City. Indians.
on Labor Day will not he held
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
REPORT RECAPTURE OF
DUNDALK BY NATIONALS

DUBLIN. Ireland. Aug. ia report
reached here today that the National
army troops have recaptured the city
Of Dundalk from the Republican forces
who occupied the city few days ago.
The report has not been confirmed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
SPOT COTTON MARKET
AuQuSt ~. 1922.

Dallas. steady. 21.3O: Houston. steady,
2l.JO; Galveston. steady, 2175.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-17
SdDe Your Pennies

by buying carefully possible. This may easily be
accomplished by reading the advertisements which ap
pear in The Herald every day.
Evening star., 1922-05-18
FEDEF. l. EXPENSES CUT
NEARLY ST, 500, 100000
Public Debt Disbursements in Same
Ten Months Drop More
Than Billion.

Ordinary government expenditures
for the ten months of the present
fiscal year fell of by nearly $780,
100000 compared with the corre-
spending period of last year. while
public debt disbursements declined
over $1,000. 100000 from July l, 1921.
to April 80. 1922, according to a state
ment issued todayby the Treasury.
Ordinary expenditures for the ten
months ended with April aggregated
$3.50, 100000. against $4,27S.000,000 a
year ago, while for the fiscal year
ended June 80, 1921, the total was
IS, JIG. 100000. Public debts disburse-
ments for the ten-month period ended
with April amounted to $5,493,000, 900,
against $6,771. 100000, while for the
last fiscal year the total was $9.182,-
100000.
Interest on the public debt amount
item of ordinary expenditure during
the ten months this year, compared
with $772.000,000 last year. whi,e the
redemption of Treasury certificates
of Indebtedness accounted for $5,s14,-
100000 of public debt disbursements
during the presenqEe against So
375,000,O0O for the corresponding
months last year.
Since July l. 1921. the Treasury has
retired s1,316.00O,OOO of victory notes
under it's policy for refunding the
s177, ,0O0,0 during the same period
last year.
For the month Of April ordinary
expenditures aggregated $243,0O0. 900
as against 1926, 100000 in March. while
public debt disbursements for the
month were $131 100000. compared
with $1,702 100000 in March.