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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
MENTS
IN NJ CCOONICILEE
ASEAREFEWIE
Son Leaves for New Orleans
In Effort to Take Up
Trail There

Just as much at u loss to account
for the strange disappearance Of
father, George McGonigle, Sr., as N
Wednesday when the first report
reached Brownsville Of mis- having
become lost from tie party Of hunt-
ers north of the Frcsnos tract, Ceor-
ge McGonigie, Jr, left Saturday
afternoon for New Orleans hoping
through business acquaintances in
that city TO get clue as TO the
possible whereabouts Of his father.
kilograms to business concerns
in Kansas City and in New Orleans
n the hope that Mr.. McGonigle might
have communicated with scme OF
them in the past few days failed to
throw any light on the mystery.
None Of them reached had seen or
heard Of Mr.. McGonigle.
There have been no developments
in the case since the information
from Conductor J. h. Rogers Of the
Gulf Coast Lines that Mr. McGoni-
gle was a passenger on his train in
10 Houston Wednesday morning.
The trail seems TO have ended az
Houston unless young McGonigle IL
able to gain some information in
that city this morning He did not
plan TO remain i'm Houston for long.
however. having arranged 20 catch
the first possible train for New
Orleans in the confident belief that
something more definite may be
learned there than the information
brought by kilograms
Unless he obtained funds from
sources other than, local banks
young McGcniTle expressed the fear
yesterday that another day or two
would find Mr.. McGonigle without
funds as he had a comparatively
small amount when he left, 80 far
rs was known. He was known to
have cashed agcheck for S25 at a
local bank on Monday and obtained
no more than that, to the best that
could be learned.
Both young McGonigIe and Mrs.
McGonigle, as the days 90 on and
no word comes from Mr.. McGoni-
gle. are becoming more convinced
that he is suffering from temporary
loss Of memory. knowledge also
that he carried no Identification
cards Of any sort is causing added
worry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
FEDERAL VAR
TAX CHANGES
: ARE in EFFECT
How Amendments Will AZ
feet MIR. Average Man
After Today
~ The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. lee II. -
Z rhanges in federal taxes voted by con
Rress last month will come into full force
tomorrow. Here's how they will effect
you:
When ycu ride on railroad train
ar an inland or coast-wise steamer You
NO longer will have To- pay the govern
ment eight per cent. of the amount of
your fare and eight per cent of the cost
Of your seat. berth or statrronm.
When you ship freight you will not be
nssessed an extra three per cent uf the
cost. Likewise you can send packages
by express CT parcels post without
having Ia give MP war tax
When you visit the corner drug store
for a bottle of proprietary medicine. a
trbe Of tooth paste. toilet preparation
or the like vou will escape the vexatipus
stamp taxes.
Whei you 90 to "A soda fountain ycu
mo longer will find Uncle sam hold M
out his hand for u penny on each ten
cents or fraction that you pay the clerk
ior drink or plate uf ice cream.
If you want Ia sport pair If shoes
costing more than $40 or = shirt crsting
more than s.; vou will not have "a lay
out tax. These and all of the other
so-Calleh luxury taxes on clothing a.
well as these "n umbrellas. parasols
sun shades. picture frames. trunks. val
ises. pocketbooks. etc. ga into tie dis
card tomorrow W
II you live in a place that still can
boast of ten cent movie shoE gr other
place "f amusement you will not be-
assessed a penny tax. If the charge
exceeds ten cents. however. you will con-
tinue to pay u war levy at the present
rates of cent for each ten cents OF
fraction.
All heads Of families with dependents
will get slight reduction in their in
come tax during the new year. the *
tent being s. for each dependent aS "A
result of the increase from 500 10 SiOr
i'm the exemption on account of depend
ents.
Ii you are married aud your net in
come in 1871 was $1,000 on less. how
ever. YOU will get still further re-
ducti,n III taxes as the normal exemption
for married men ia this class has been
increased from $1,000 to $40. Single
men are given 40 aNulliuhdi cA'inptt'h
and can deduct only 81 900 from their
net income.
Whether YOU are single or married Il
yen made q gain from the sale of cap
ital assets. suit As a building or stocks
or bonds. YOU can pay the tax on this
at the corporation income rate uf L. L -
per cent. instead II at the surtaX rate
ii you 50 elect.
1t your income is such a. O. pat you
IN the surtaA.Iaying class YOU viii pay
IN 1872 al TIE old war rates. but ia
lg2,;;; you will pay at the new rates,
which become effective tom rruw. and
which provide for some reduction All
along the line with the maximum al 30
per cent on 500 coo instead oi o.
per cent Of Sl.unnU0 M mere.
Some classes uf business. big and
little. get Some relief under the new tax
bill. but other classes will have their
taxes increased. &, operations which dld
not fall within the excess proliiiug
making class during the war will hay-
their taxes advanced through the iu-
crease of = l. Ter cent. IN thc cor
Continued on Page Two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
BABY 1922 ARRIVES ON
HEELS OF FATHER TIME
21 AWAY

Turning Of through
Father Time and bearded but moving
Book of Life, January 1922
improved respects
records 1921 Of the book passed no2h
peaied farewell the
protege of the old man wit scythe.
The gave the Future.
world When three
roll by and still another the
The
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
BARON ROSEN DIES
NV the Asss .iated Press

NEW YORK, =. A., Dec. 81
Baron Rosen, former Russian am
hassador to the United States, who
recently was knocked down by a
taxicab. died today at the Hotel
Netherland. With him was his wife
who FASTENED to his bedside from
France when hearing Of the accident.
Baron Rosen had been confined
to his hotel since December IA, the
date Of the accident with 2 fractur-
cd leg and other injuries. Result
aEist ist-neemriiratfJns il is believed
brought on the fatal illness. The
funeral will be conducted privately
Tuesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
ny The Associated Prcss)

NEW YORK, \. Y, Dec. 81
More work. economy enforcement
of law and order are the prime es-
sentials Of the day in the opinion
Of Ebert II. Gary. chairman Of the
United States Steel Corporation.
"Readjustment and reconstruc-
ton are not complete he said.
difficulties still embarrass and in
dustrial disturbances threaten. Ex-
travagance and Incidence are prev
alent. Crimes and misdemcanors
common. Profiteering still exists
There II urgent need for more work
and economy and saving. Stricter
observance and enforcement Of the
law is demanded.
Even though the present period
is somewhat critical il Is the GER
tain opportunity for established
peace. Progress and prosperity are
better now than ever. indications =
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
BROWNSVILLE TEXAS. SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY l, 1922
Mexico Hours to
RunFrom l to "a
Beginning Today

When you hear the tcwn clock strike
sixteen IN Maiamorus today. or
eighteen, or twenty" or e,cn III
to twenty-four." don't worry. don't
he alarmed. There's nothing wrong
and it's quite likely that you haven't
had too many.
Its the law in Mexico now aud that
counirs's clocks are gong to strike
that way from now on. An act recent
passed ~ tie Mexican ~ ctngress
changed the timing system through
ont the republic 80 that instead Of
the clock striking the hour from enc
to twelve. it will strike the hour from
one 10 twcnty-f' ar, and all clocks
viii be changed accordingly.
The new system eliminates the Il.
m. tantc-merilianl and p. N. tpcsi-
merid.anl designations. The time.
however. will continue thirty six min
utcs later than il b. uh the American
side of the river
Under thr new system II o'clock
At one b ar past midnight this morn
ing and viii continue 10 the Old plan
up to noon. After that hour comes
the change for | o'clock" will be
thirteen clock. - O'Clock" will
bc fourteen o'clock. "6 o'clock" viii
hc us u'clprA. 10 o'clock will bc
- O'Clock" and midnight will be- ~
O'Clock"
Ia Matamnrus there j. one town
clock thr property of tie Catholic
wondering how they are going about
the task of painting its face and
changing the numbers ia accordance
with the new law. The dials are
about 80 feet from the ground.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
Lower Rio Grande Citrus Exchange
is New Years Gift to This Section

poriaut factor in control of this indus
TRY far profit tr tie grower.
"can the Magic"
II wa, interesting t0 note that one
nf The first things the growers set uut
10 10 wus tl "csun the Magic" ia Magic
Valley. Realizing that advertising would
ulaN an Important part in developing a
market for their product they desired
"a place il en- the market in proper
nomenclature. II had been suggc ,ted
that the organization hc known a. the
Magic Valley Citrus Exchange" The
suggestion was rcuulsive ~ the grow
rrs. This ~ the Lower Iiio Grunde
Valley; lct us make il known rs such. "
was The sentiment expires srd III 4 dozen
speeches From the preservation Of
historical events. such a. the battle nf
ialo Alto. "a the psychological effect of
the wrrd magic" in advertising. the
matter was discussed thoroughly. The
result was that the organization was
named The Lower Rio Grandc Valley
Citrus Exchange
1t was pointed out that this name
was long and cumbersome" from an
advertising standpoint. but this was
countercd by T.. l.. Evans If Mercedes
with statement that ~it was not the
organization. but the product. they
would advertise and sell Mr.. Evans
said in part:
We find We can take advantage Of
the experience ~ California growers,
Let us look to them in this matter. We
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01

Charles L. Jessup, since 1908 a
resident Of the Valley and for the
past five years resident Of
Brownsville, today assumes the pos
ition of general manager Of the
Brownsville Chamber Of Commerce
and secretary to the board of di-
rectors Of the institution to which
position he was recently elected.
Mr. Jessup II also first vice-pres-
ident Of the organization, which Of
flee he retains.
Mr.. Jessup because Of his wide
spread activities in public affairs in
the Valley. has a large acquaintance
in every city. town and hamlet in
this section. He came to the Val
ley in 1908 for his health, leaving
the services Of the international
Harvester Company. with which con-
Germ, or one Of its predecessors
the Mccormick Harvester Company
he had been connected in the
capacity Of sales manager, for
some ten years. One year Of his
connection with the international
company Mr.. Jessup spent In Eng
land and Scotland in behalf Of the
company's product. He was one Of
two Of the company'S men in the
state Of Indiana to<be selected for
the work. the company AT that time
having sent two men from virtually
each state in the union % foreign
countries TO lay the foundation for
the wider export Of it, machinery.
The first two and one half years
Of his residence i'm the Valley Mr.
Jessup spent al Brownsville AZ man
ager Of the Indiana COOPERATIVE
Canal Company, near this city. and
which now is q part Of the FL Jardin
irrigation district. IN 1911 he went
to San Bcnito where he was mana
ger Of the store or the Rio Grande
Hardware & Machinery Company.
Returning ~ Brownsville III 1915
Mr.. Jessup became manager Of the
Piper plantation Of 2O0O acres, at
that time owned by the Browne es-
tate. When the property was sold
To b. II. Stiles Of Midlothian. Tex
as. and IN r. j. Johnson r Gle
burne he was retained as manager
and superintendent. and continued
in that capacity when MIR. Stiles
purchased the interests of Mr.. John
(Continued on Page -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
GERMAN CABLES
IN PACIFIC TO
THREE NATIONS
United States, Japan and, the
Netherlands Fall Heir to
Them Under Treaty

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dee. 81
The United States. Japan and The
Netherlands fell heir 20 Germany's
former Pacific cables under the ten
tative six power treaty brought forth
today in the arms negotiations.
Under the proposal which II yet TO
be formally accepted the United
States would secure title to the fap-
Guam cable. Japan 70 the fap-
Shanghai line, and The Netherlands
70 the Yap-Mcnado section.
The settlement would expand but
not invalidate the agreement pre-
viously reached between the United
States and Japan alone for the
Grant American cables and the wire-
less rights on zap island
The two agreements would finally
end the controversy over zap and
the cables which began ~ Versailles
The conference subcommittee ON
aircraft completed its report which
is aid To recommend against any at-
tempt at limitation ~ air armament
and to warn against restrictions that
might curtail the commercial aerial
developments.
Drafting Of the Root resolution on
submarine warfare regulation was
completed BY another subcommittee
Only minor verbal changes were
made ID the original proposal 20 re-
affirm existing principles Of inter
national law in respect 10 search and
seizure.
IN the far eastern negotiations
the results are not 10 promising.
China reasserted her desire "a bring
the deadlocked Shantung problem be
fore the full conference and again
request conference discussion Of the
twenty-one demands. japan win op-
pose both proposals.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
GEORGE TOOLAN WILL
RESIDE AT DONNA

SAN BENITu. Texas. nec. ~. -
t,rcrgciA. Toclan of the firm of Mayer
ard Tonlan # this city. and secretary
az the san Ecnito Rotary club since it,
organization. leaves Monday fer Donna
'.Nhert h. will assume charge of the
.daycr and Toolan branch ia that city.
The entire Rotary program last meet
ins and practically the cHtirc issue oi
the Rotary Spoke. san Hcnitn Rotary
ciul' off ial organ. we're devoted to a
farewell ~ Mr. Tuolan tie was prom
inent IN Rotary work here. and alSo ia
ruhlc affairs IN San Henitn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
PENROSE,
US. SENATOR,
PASSES away
CBy The Associated Press

WANIlINGION. u. e.. Dec. y. --
senator Eoi> rcnrose of rrnnsylvana,
Republican,. died late tonight following a
brief illness.
Senator pcnroSe. who was 6l. had
been complaining for several days. hul
II wss stated repeatedly hy his friends
that his :, nditiun was improving and
that hc would ~ able "a resume his
duties next week.
Ills recent work a. chairman " the
finance committee handling tax and tar
iii legislation was 4 greater hardship,
his friends SAY. than he himself realized.
Death occurred ui 1l:ln O'clock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
new PLANS TO FIGHT
BOIL WEEVIL MAY BE
CONFERENCE RESULT
CRy The Associated Prcssl

WASHINGT0H. D. c., Dec. 81. -
Possibility that a new policy vii be fol-
lowed in fighting the boil ~e7vii Will re-
sut from the national conference on
agricultural soon to be called by Sec
retary Wallace, was suggested today in
official quarters. The conference. II was
said will be TO discuss means for more
effectively combating the boil weevil
which caused widespread damage In por-
tions of the cotton belt last season.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
THIRSTY OF NEW YORK
MATCH WITS WITH PRO
AGENTS LAST EVENING

NEW NORk. y. J.. ncr. II Thirsty
New Workers and prohibition agents
matched wits New Years Ecvr. The
agents at long conference today made
plans for making good the adage" There's :
many Sin hctviNt cup and lip AZ
: o'clcck they started ont; All over the
city they spread hul the central attack
was aimed ai the great white way where
for years NV Workers have clustered
w drink the New Year III. The elite
nf the attacking party we're in evening
clothes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01

WASHINGTON. ID. C., Dec. 81
With the Washington negotiations
approaching conclusion President
Harding's proposal for a future ses
ries Of similar international meet
ings is coming TO the front once
more for formal discussions by the
delegates. Thus far. If outward
manifestations are taken n n guide.
the future conference question has
been one Of the least clearly defin-
ed Of all the issues considered.
Most Of the delegates believe they
can see the end Of their labors in
connection with both armament and
the far east. but none seem 20 have
a clear idea Of what action ~ like
~ To be taken in the direction of re-
convening the powers to discuss
world problems.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
HARDING MAY USE HIS
GOOD OFFICES TO END
PACKINCHOUSE STRIKE

OMAHA. \cb.. Dee. 81. - George >
Christian. Jr.. secretary tn PRESIDENT
Harding. informed Mayor Dahlman IN
letter made public TODAY that serious
consideration il being given the recent
appeal of the Omaha city council 7" ihc
president that Nv usc his good offices
in an attempt t. settle the strike IN the
packing industry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
S9,000,000 FOR PRO
ENFORCEMENT VOTED

WASHINGTON. u. I'll. Dee. ~. -
An appropriation for the enforcement
III prohibition during lhe next fiscal year
amounting to SgOuOn0O compared to the
treasury departments request for So
hru.unu viii bc recommended TO the
house ~ it, appropriation committee. Il
was said today IN committee members
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
ANOTHER NORTHER In
w. TEXAS SATURDAY

ABILENE. Texas. Dec. 81. - West
Texas IL experiencing another nurther
today. The temperature here registered
minimum nf forty degrees. rep
reseniing drop ot 80 degrees sine
Yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01

world VIII Watch III grow, anu IN
proportion to the care the world
takes of it, the record Of that babe
the New Year-will be either a
credit or debit in the book.
A new candle is lighted as the old
one, down as far rs it will burn,
blows, flickers, smokes, and is ex-
tinguished, having shed its light for
twelve months.
The year 1921 leaves quietly, and
1922 is ushered III amid Gaiety and
laughter.
Brownsville greets the New Year
with happy, hopeful smile, and
heart full of cheer.
Ringing bells and blowing horns,
footing whistles and joyous songs,
sending out a seemingly mocking
note TO the departing shade Of 1921,
change their tune as the hand Of the
clock passes the second which brings
IN a New Year.
Cares of the past year pass out
tic mind, and the bright outlook Of
a New Years dawnIng hines out
II d;;kzling brilliancy over ne CON
trasting darkness and glocm in which
the "Old Year" leaves.
Father Time heaves another sign,
taxes another deep breath. and starts
around the track for another fifty
two weeks Journey.
He is given a big "send-off' amid
noise and music.
Until about IL O'Clock last nfght
a'l was quiet in the business section
in Brownsville. About that time
The usual celebration noises were
heard. "Sparklers" were lighted and
ffrccrackcrs added to the noise. Tin
horns and trumpets were being
blown by people riding IN automo-
biles.
Bu. il was 1T midnight that the
real fun began.
A pistol started the bcdlam Of
noise in Brownsville about three
minutes before A small calibre
automatic, barking out seven shots
In rapid succession i'll the business
district. was the signal for the rest
Of the uproar.
Within a quarter Of a minute aft
or it had ceased. whistles began
footing. fireworks were going at full
force, guns were being fired in rapid
succesSion; automobiles, with cut
outs open. were footing their horns,
groups Of people gathered in differ
ent parts Of the downtown district
were shouting, and all continued in
the outhurst Of welcome to the New
Year until about l2:4C. As late as
/ o'clock, however. stray parties
here and there revived the noise on
a small scole.
Matamoros repeated BrowAsvillc's
demonstration just about the time
the noise in Brownsville had ceased,
the Mexican New Year not coming
until 1886 a. m, American time.
A cold wind. threatening as a
norther. accompanied By a fairly
heavy rain of short duration. blew
in the New Year. the sudden change
in weather coming exactly rs the
clocks struck IL.
Largo crowds enjoyed the New
Years dances al the Country Club,
and the New Years eve ball at
Matamoros. Both affairs did not
break up until early morning hours,
the guests at the dances ushering in
1922 with an extra ''peppy' dance.
Y The firemen's ball At the city hall
last night was a successful affair
A number Of cars containing
guests at both the dances came 70
the city at midnight to add to the
New Years welcome.
The New Year was ushered in amid
loud noises in Brownsville. The
crowds, flaring the fireworks, shout
ing and firing the pistols-all seemed
TO say:
"Hurrah. 1922 is herer
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
"FOOLS" POLICE BY
BLOWING HIMSELF UP
CRy The Associated Press,

JACKSON. Miss. Drc. III. When
curnercd today by the police who sought
~ arrest him for disturbing the peace
Won Carr u railroad cmplpyc. laid on
a stick of dynamite and applied match
to the fuse. IIs body was blown to
fragments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
ATTEMPT TO WRECK
TRAIN is CHARGED
TO THREE NEGROES
nv Tlc Associated Pro~sI

SHREVEPORT. Ia. Dec. n. Three
negroes arrested today admitted. accord
Ing wv thc police. that they had tampcrcd
with the switch and dcrailcd passenger
train M -. WIN thr Texas A Pacific
near here last night just to zee thc
train wrecked" All are under twenty
years II age. They were charged with
train wrcrkiug This IN capital ~
fcn>c III Louisiana. The engine and two
ears were drraiIcd slightly iniurmE thr
two enginemeu.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
STRIKERS PARADE STREETS

rOKT WORTH, Texas, Dec. j
Striking packing house employees
paraded the streets here today car
rying banners and advertising their
side Of the strike issue 1t Il cs-
ti~ated that 1900 to 1900 participat-
ed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
SPRINGFIELD, MO-, TO
LOSE SUNDAY MOVIES

SPRINGFIELD Mo. nrr ~ -
This city according NV Indications to-
night will start the New Year without
Sunday thcatrrS as thr result N
special election last TUESDAY when voters
hy large majority adopted ihr prn-
posed blue law" closing all places &c
nn the >ahhnth. No maya
haS been made by the theatrr owners e.
combat the measure.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
OBREGON SENDS HIS
NEW YEARS WISHES
TO AMERICAN PUBLIC

,Py The Associated lressl
MEXICO CITY. Dec. 81 Presi-
dent Obregon requested The Associated
Press TO convey New Years greetings
to President Harding and the American
people. During the interview he de-
ciared that the Mexican government felt
gratified to send greetings TO al nations
and peoples who maintain relations with
Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
PARDON IS DENOUNCED

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 81
The pardoning Of Eugene Debs by
President Harding was denounced
at a meeting Of the Boutwell, Cane
Post Of the American Legion here
today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
MRS. HAmoN rs MARRIED

Wv U Nv .NN~TTFITFI TF9HF
CHICAGO. ILL.,. Dec. -Mrs.teargia
Ilamun. wife WI Jake H.. lIaunn. slain
oklahoma oil man and republican nations
III committeeman. was married today ~
William Kohrcr. a banker. Mr. and MFs.
Erhrrr will probably reside here, N was
said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
WEATHER FORECAST

West TexaS-Sunday fair, rising
temperature in the Panhandle; Mon
day fair. warmer in the north and
east portions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-01-01
NEW YORK is SAFEST
FOR NEWLY-BORN BABE
CBy The AssociatcI Prcss)

NEW YORK. y. Y. Dec 81 This
city i, the safest place in the world for
hahr to ~ born Health Commissioner
Copeland declared toright IN making
public mortality statistics for 1921