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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
RATE HEARING WILL
Open In U. 5. COURT
HOUSE HERE MONDAY

c. H. Fuilbright. attorney Tor the
Valley Chamber ~ Commerce in tho
differential suit against the ~. is"uis.
Brownsville X Mcxico railroad. advised
the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.
today that the case will be r-np~ned IN
the federal courtroom ina brownsville &C
> o'clock Monday afternoon Mr.. Fali-
bright also said that ~ desires 40 meet
with Valley interests fot a conference.
to W. held at the Chamber nf Iammrrra
AZ 10 o'clock Alon1ny morning llr ~E-
poets 10 reach Hrown-villr Sunday aft
.-unon Or night.
A. II. Mackley. examiner for the In
.erstate Commerce Commission. uii
arrive IN Brownsville either Sunday or
Monday 10 conduct the hearing.
"kingsville j. "a vitality interested in
this differential ease as the Lower
yall,y." declared Gus l.. koWaIski coun-
~ attorney of kleberg county. who 10
in Brownsville to represent hinEssiils
at the hearing. Mr.. Wowalski. who ID =
former BrownsviIleite. snid that ha.
came down 90 investigate q report thmr
there was a proposal for a romIsr0-
mise On the djfferential matter. hut that
Ne had been unable ~ confirm if here.
lie will return w kinEzviIlr tonight.
and expects 10 he back in HrUwnsvilla
SUNDAY night 10 participate I'm TIE cuR-
ference Monday morning
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
RAILROADS OF
! j. S. OPERATE
! AT Loss NOW
Santa Fe President Says Are
Looking for Volume and
, Cost Reduction
(By The Associated pressl


MUSkOGEE. Okla, Mar 31-The
railroads of the country today are do
ing business at loss. and are looking
for two things 10 help them out-an in
crease in volume and n reduction of
Costs, according 10 W. II. Storey. pres
ident of the Atchison. Topeka \ San
tn Fe Railway company. who addressed
the conference Of the international As
sociatiun If Rotary Clubs for the Sew
enteenth district here this morning
ANY further rate reductions without
wage reductions are dangerous. and the
sooner the railroads are put on pay
ing basis the better for you, the bet
ter fer us. and the better for the coun-
try" Mr.. Storey declared. IF the
roads cannot be made productive. then
follows bankruptcy and eventually gov
ernment ownership with all its attend
ant evils. If they are to succeed. they
must not be hampered by regulation to
the point where they cannot function
properly. In other words. cat out the
hampering laws. stop increasing taxes.
change the slogan. 'scak the railroads.
to Help the railroads. and give ms a
chance To do for you what We are ar
xious to do-give YOU the best transpor-
tation service in the world ut the low
est cost per ton per mile.
"a billion and hall dollars ought To
be spent annually on the railroads of
the United States for three years for
enlsrgements and extensions alone 10
bring them up-to-date IS during fed
eral control the increase in plant. TAX
ing the railroads as whole, was great
-. .f...I
would have nothing to do with the or
dinary expenditures for maintenance.
but would be used only for expansions
as demanded by the growth Of the coun-
try.
'sThe railroads" Mr. Storey continued.
shave done everything possible To help
bring about-a return to normalcy. but
are not in shape to do as much in that
direction rs other Industries for the
reason that they were not allowed tn
make any war profits while the world
conflict was in progress. because the
government took them and paid in rent
nls only the average earnings for the
three years preceding. Practically every
other industry in the country made mo-
ncy during that period. he said and the
the losses that have come in the liquida
tion err
.srhc railroads. therefore. are greatly
handicapped in this respect, although
they have made innumerahle rate ad-
justments downward. 10y order Of COM
missions. or voluntarily. In 1921. the
railroads Of the country a a whole came
out only little over cost of produc
tion-about , per ceut-and they ac-
tually lack 130 millions dollars OF hav-
ing enough to pay interest on their hor-
rowines. Unless a change comes. there
can be no normally for the railroads"
Speaking of the business II the coun-
try generally. Mr.. Storey said il would
improve slowly. 1T will not reach the
fcverish activity Of war times. but We
will soon get il 10 a point where there
IN q little profit" he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
ED|NBURG IS READY FOR The CAMPAIGN
Community Adopts Resolution
Supporting Fully S. O.S. Effort

Edinburg, the busting county
seat Of Hidalgo county. Ia ready and
anxious TO begin its work I'm tho
s. o. =. campaign. according 10 -
copy of resolutions adopted mt -
meeting of people Of the town held
at the Commercial club rooms there
Monday night, and which have been
received in Brownsville.
The resolution was adopted on mo-
ton Of Marshall McIlhenny. editor
and publisher Of the Edinburg Re-
view. A. J. Ross. well-kno~n eiti-
zen Of Edinburg. was chairman &C
the meeting.
The Edinburg resolution followss
Whereas. David "A. O'Brien. pres
ident Of the Rio Grande Railway
Company has for years made a de-
termined and unceasing fight for
lower freight rates out Of the Lower
Valley, and into the same section:
HIS given not only of his own time.
but abundantly of his means. 20
meet the government demands prior
to work on deepening the channel at
Brazos Santiago. in order that ocean
boats can come into the hArbor nc
Point Isabel and carry out products
10 the best and quickest markets of
she world. thereby forcing down ex-
cessive freight rates. which have
proven such an unequal burden upon
the people; therefore. be IL
Resolved. That the people of the
Edinburg community extend to Da-
vid A. O'Brien at this hour our words
of sympathy and encouragement. the
assurance that we are not only
grateful to him who has through the
years waged such a good fight but
that we believe success will crown
his valiant efforts for N better VAL
ley and liberated people; and. ha
ii further
Resolved. That We. the people Of
the Edinburg community. assure
David "A. O'Brien and those who
work 20 sincerely with him. that we
are unalterably enlisted under the
O'Brien banner, and that we invite
the Save Our Seaport workers 20
come up the Valley and accept from
us further material assurances Of
our cooperation in the work OF
making this Valley a better place in
which to live"
ID. A. O'Brien announced today
that. in response 10 numerous calls
from up the Valley, in one shape or
another. he il making plans 20 begin
his $. o. :. campaign up the Volley.
starting al Rome, from which point
he will work east. He hopes I'd start
Monday. and with this end In view
has issued a call for all moneys held
in connection with the fund to be
turned into headquarters not later
than Saturday noon, in order that
a complete statement may be had Of
the standing. All persons having re-
ceipt books are also requested Co
turn them in at the same time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
Side Lights on
SOSCampaign

A cake, baked by Mrs. Zumwalt of Los
Fresnos, was auctioned at the Deacon
Dubbs" comedy at Dittmann's last night.
the cake bringing $50, the buyer being
II. +. Seaman of the White Motor Car
Company, San Antonio. The auctioneer
was N. G. Chatellc Of Los Fresnos. A
pair Of shoes, donated by the Model Shoe
Shop, and auctioned By Ike Butler Of Los
Fresnos, brought 50. The successful
bidder was lady in the audience.
c. III. Bigden announced today that
the "Slow on Sacks" will seek revenge
from the "Swifts on Subscription" at the
city ball park Sunday afternoon ut $3.50
o'clock. There will be no charge of ad-
mission, but a collection will be taken
up for the benefit of the S. o. 5.
Captain Owen G.. Fowler Of Honolulu,
Hawaii. IL the champion long distance
contributor to the 3. o. ;. fund. He has
given S2.50. Captain Fowler was sta
toned in the Valley for about two years.
leaving the army about three months
ago and returning 20 his home in Homo
lulu. During his stay here he made
survey Of this section for the army rec
ords. Also. one OF his children was born
in the Valley.
The Woman's Guild of the Episcopal
church this morning sent in its :. O. :.
contribution of $40. There was an ad-
ditional si7-50 sent in for the Episcopal
Sunday school. The amounts were
raised through the assistance Of the rec
tor, Rev. Sidney Dixon
w. b. Abney Of Lampasas, Tex, sends
in 500. the amount oming in response
TO u letter sent him by the Brownsville
Chamber Of Commerce yr. Abney in u
land owner east of Brownsville.
The Southwestern Paper Company OF
Houston. in response to a, letter from
Sherwood Bishop. local stationer, sent
in a contribution of $40.
Manager Rams of the Walker-Bennett
Company this morning turned over to
the 5. o. $. fund a check for $25. sent in
by the Bay Shoe Company of New Or
leans, La. This contribution came i'm
response TO letter from the local con-
Germ.
X. >. Price, representing Hamilton
Bros. OF Houston, today sent in his check
for 500.
Preparations were being completed to-
day for the dance and affair" to be
held at the new Travellers Cafe opening
Saturday night. The cafe manager, Jim
Allis, has turned the place over to the
Brownsville Civic League for the occa-
sion. There will be no admission charge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
WITNESS DECLARES
HORNSBY INNOCENT:
PRISONER REMOVED
(By the Associated Pressl

BELTON, Tex !, Mar 31.-George
Hornsby, sentenced to hand April
IA for the murder Of ]. n. Weatb-
erby, an automobile dealer of
Brownwood, was removed from the
Bell county Jail to an unknown des-
tination today, following repudia-
tion by Willie Carter, the states
star witness. of testimony he gave at
the Hornsby trial. Carter exoner-
ated Hornsby in the reported repudi-
alton and said another did the kill
ing. 1t is understood that Hornsby's
removal was a precautionary meas
ure, owing to report that efforts
to obtain a commutation is distaste-
full to friends of Weatherby.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
SMALLEST COMMUNITIES ARE
SURPRISES OF COUNTY MEET
Los FyesnOs and Highland Gain
Signal HOnOys--ByO,UnsuiLle
Debating Team Wins

The smaller communities of Cameron
county surprised everybody in the in
tellectual events Of the Cameron county
interscholastic meet held at the high
school auditorium this morning, High
land winning two first places in declam-
alton events, and Los Fresnos capturing
the county championship in girls debate.
The boys debate went to Brownsville.
Hundreds of visitors from all over the
county were in the city today, accomp-
anying some one hundred and thirty
contestants in intellectual and tennis
events for first class and rural schools.
Before $3.50 o'clock. the time sched-
uled for the various events to commence
this moEning, scores OF automobiles were
J ned up in front of the high school, while
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
u. S. PREPARED
FOR EXCHANGES
RATIFICATIONS.
nsy The Associated Press J

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Mar. ST.
Readiness of the United States to ex-
change ratificatioRs of the arms con-
ference treaties is expressed in a
note from the state department to
day to eight nations which partici-
pated in the Washington conference.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Mar. ST.
The senate today had cleared the
calendar of the arms conference
treaties ratifying unanimously the
far eastern treaty with only one op-
posing vote on the pact for the re-
vision of the Chinese tariff yester-
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
BOUNDARY is ACCEPTABLE

MEXICO CITY. Mar. 3l.-The Mexi-
can government has been informed by
Great Britain tha. she is willing to ac-
cent the boundary line between the Mex
lean territory Of Quintana Roo and Brit
ish Honduras, as recommended some
time ago by special Mexican commit
tee. Work Of placing the necessary
markers is to begin Immediately. The
boundary line in question runs through
4 desert country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
BAHAMA RESORT SCENE
OF DESTRUCTIVE BLAZE

MIAMI. Fla. Mar II The three
hundred room Colonial Hotel nj Nashau
in the bahamas was destroyed today
IL a fire which for time threatened
the destruction of most Of the city, ac-
cording To radio messages. The con-
flagration was controlled. after causing
damage trimming into two millions of dol
lars.
KEY WEST. Fla. Mar. :i1AFrcpara-
tions were made to start two naval yes
sells for Nashau in response to "A wire
less call for help
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
NEFF MAY CALL
LEGISLATURE
ON FLOCCINCS
The Governor, However, Has
Nothing to Say; Will See
Newspaper Reporters

AUSTIN, Tex, Mar. 31.-Gov-
ernor Neff this morning had moth
ing to say regarding a special ses-
sion Of the legislature to consider
measures for dealing with the flog-
gings which have recently occurred
over the the state, and the operation
Of secret organizations purporting to
enforce the laws. He would not an
swer direct questions as to whether
rangers or special agents are inves-
tigating the Dallas floggings.
Governor Neff advised that he
would see newspapermen at 3 o'clock
this afternoon.
DALLAS. Texas, Mar. 81. ].
Crawford, former policeman charged
with part in the flogging of Philip
Rothblum. testified III his own defense
today. lie denied participation and told
of his whereabouts and actions on that
night. The case was expected 10 20 to
the jury late today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
AUTOS IN COLLISION

An automobile driven by Mrs. q. T.
Woofen and one driven by federal
official whose name was not obtained.
collided mt the corner uf Twelfth and
Levce streets at noon today. Roth
cars were badly damaged. but neither
Of their occupants was injured.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
BURNING SHIP Is SAVED
fRy The Associated Pressl

SAN FRANCISCO. Cali. Mar. 81
Information that fire broke out on the
steamer Iowan. en- route from Los An
gelcs to Panama. was received here to-
day by the American-Hawiian Steam
ship Company. operating the vessel.
The fire was said To be not serious.
The ship has been saved, according to
adyires in New York.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
HOLBROOk Is CANDIDATE
(Bv The Associated Press)

GALVESTON, Tex, Mar. 81
Thomas j. Holbrook, secretary of
the Scottish Rite bodies here. today
announced that he is resigning to
become candidate for the state SEN
ate from the seventeenth district, to
succeed Senator Hall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE
ACCUSED OF LOBBYING
CBv The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Mar. 81
Charges that paid lobbyists of the
Anti-Saloon League were working
among senators in behalf Of the bill
to create nineteen more federal
judges, were made by Senator
Shields democrat, Of Georgia. op-
posing the bill authorizing the as
signment of judges to different
states.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
CONDITION OF FORMER
EMPEROR is SERIOUS
fBy The Associated Press)

FUNCHAL, Madeira, Mar. 81
Although his fever was diminished
during the night former Emperor
Charles of Austria Hungary, i'll of
remained in a serious
condition today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
MORE CATTLE INSPECTORS

FORT WORTH Texas. Mar. sf-
Eight new cattle insp@cfors we're an
pointed today fer TaHss by the federal
i'urran 81 Animal indnsiry. nr4urdimx
g. telegram from Washington.
The in~pectors win hr rtAtianah nc
carrizo Springs. F~arsnlI. CnanlAa.
GrorEe West, IourIannton. lIehhruurlll-s
Raymondville and Laredo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
CITY OF BEAUMONT
TO DISCHARGE xxx.
employees OF CITY

BEAUMONT. Texas. Mar. .sl-Work
of questioning city employees a TO th,'r
membership In the ku klux klan with
view OF discharging all klansmen
from the city employ had barely gotten
underway this morning. City Manager
Roark announced that the proceedings
wond he secret and no announcement
made until the questioning was COM
pleted. All answers are from affida-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
BRiCklAYER OFFICIAL ARRIVES
tRv the Associatpd Pressl

FORT WORTH. Texas. Mar 81
William Bowen Of Indianapolis. ntcrna
tional president of the Bricklaycrs' and
Masons' Union. will arrive here Sunday
20 attend The annual conference of
Texas locals starting Monday. accord
ing To word here
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
FRANCE REPEATS THAT
SHE RECOGNIZES CLAIM
(BY The Associated Pressl

PARIS. Mar. 31-Erance today re-
piled To the note from the United States
concerning the payment of costs of the
American military occupation in the
Rhineland. repeating the recent doclara-
tioh that France recognizes the rights
of the United States in the matter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
FLOOD SITUATION CRITICAL

HELENA. Ark. Mar. 3l-The situa-
ton at Oldtown. Ark. where the first
line levees along the Mississippi are
crumbling under the attack of strong
flood waters was described as becom-
ing increasingly critical today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
PoNcA BANK IS ENTERED
{ By T.he Associated Press

PONCA CITY. Okla. Mar :il-Rob-
bers last night dug into the vault de-
post of the Guaranty State Bank and
ogtained approximately $50 in pennies.
They did not molest the safe. containing
money, Liberty Bonds and depositors
yaluables.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
PROMISE OF END OF
HEAVY RAINS BRING
HOPE FLOOD RELIEF
fBy The Associated Press)

HOUSTON, Texas Mar. 31-Iromise
that the heavy spring rains had ceas-
ed. at least for the time. and that
flooded conditions in many Texas rivers
will not be aggravated by additional
water was given by the weather bureau.
TO-DAY. Rainfall for the month in Hous-
ton was 1000 inches. more than three
times the normal for March.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
APPROPRIATION OF
TERRAZAS LANDS is
ORDERED BY OREGON

MEXICO CITY. Mar. 3l-i'resident
obregon ordered the appropriation of
the chihuahua estate of General LUIS
Tcrrazas last night to eomencc as soon
as possible. Ii comprises sx million
acres
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
COTTON MEN ARE INDICTED
fRv Tba Axroc;atad praqSN

NEW YORK. \. u, Mar. 3i-Two
indictments against the American Cot
ton Exchange ami six officers and di
rectors we're filed today with Judge
Grain in the court of general sessions.
alleging bucketing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
MICHIGAN sHIvERs UNDER SNOW

tBy The Associated Press
DETROIT Mich, Mar. 31.-Low-
er Michigan today is under blan-
ket of snow and ice. Communica
ton lines are crippled.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
VICTIM OF STRANGE ACCIDENT
fRv The Associated press

FSy Tic ASsocIated IrcsS.J
FORT WORTH, Tex, Mar. 81
George ID. Culps, Frisco employe,
fatally hurt at Dublin, was buried
here today. While carrying a tool
box he tripped and fell, his chest
were inflicted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
WEATHER FORECAST

Tonnight. fair: Saturday, parity
cloudy. warmer: fresh northerly winds
diminishing tonight.
The following weather observations
covering the 2l-hour period ending at
:. m. today, are reported by Mrs. A. w.
Reed. United States voluntary weather
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
STARTS BOOK MOVEMENT
fBy Tho Associated Pressl

AUSTIN. Texas. Mar. 31--A move
ment 10 secure books 10 replenish the
prison library at Huntsville. dcstro, "a
by fire recently. has been started ~
Austin hy Max Bicklcr. a local tITizru.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
Competition LOWerS Prices

Reasonable prices for commodities due to produc
tion keeping little in advance Of demand with the
resultant competition between distributors. If you
would realize how great factor competition is
chandsng, read the ads.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
MINERS union
WILL SUSPEND
WORK TONIGHT
Last Day Under Present Con-
tract Completed Today;
Tomorrow Shutdown
(By the Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Mar 81
The last day Of work under the pre-
sent wage contracts was completed to-
day By the country's half million coal
miners. Officially their suspension Of
work was set to begin at midnight to-
night but virtually it was 10 start SIX
hours ahead Of schedule when most of
the miners end shift. The extent Of
the suspension will not be an exact Ger
tainty until tomorrow. the first day Of
the shutdown.
Briefly the miners demands are that
the present basic wages be retained In
the soft coal fields and that the an
thraclte tonnage workers receive a
twenty per cent increase with a dollar a
day advance for day workers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
Ry The Associated Press.)

lNIlANAPOllS. Ind. Mar. IL
The Kansas industrial court order ex-
tending the present wage agreement
between the operators and miners in
Kansas thirty days will not stop. sus-
pension Of work by the union miners to-
night. according to President Lewis Of
the mine workers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31
ORy The Assccia.ef Press.p

FORT WORTH. Texas. Mar. 3l--
No possibility Of a settlement in this
district. comprising Oklahoma. Arkans-
Is and Texas, il indicated neither side
III the coal controversy. Three hun
dred men at bridgeport will 20 out. all
other bituminous miners having been
out since March. 1921.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-31

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Mar. 81
The house labor committee having con-
sidersd the proposal that President
Harding be asked to invite representa-
tives of the. miners anad operators TO
meet here in last minute effort TO
avert a strike. there as some prospect
that a similar attempt would be con
sidcrcd today by the labor committee
Of the senate.
Evening journal., 1922-03-04
N. N. ROBINSON
WILL RECOVER
Dover Boy Hurt in Motor
cycle Accident Now in
Wilmington Hospital
MRS. ANNA BOSTIC
90 YEARS OLD
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
DOVER. March Arthur webb
OF Harrington. charged with having
taken an automobile the property of
Joseph Cordray also OF Harrington
without the consent OF the owner
and who drove the car into Virginia.
was returned here yesterday by
State Detective d. ID. Wharton from
Eastville. Va. where IL Is alleged ne
tried to sell the machine. He IS in
Kent county jail awaiting prelim-
mary hearing Monday. Mr.. Cord
ray owner OF the car has recov-
cred it.
Vernon B. Derrickson, son OF Mr..
and Mrs J. w. Derrickson. OF Hotel
Richardson. this town, was married
I'm New York city on March /. 10
Miss Mary Anne Hoge. The young
couple expect to spend a week in
New York city and will come TO
Dover Wednesday Of next week.
Nathaniel NJ Robinson. Dover boy
who was seriously injured Wednes-
day when his motorcycle collided
with a log wagon. is said to be i'm
proving and his recovery IS looked
for although 1t will be many weeks
before he will be able to leave the
hospital in Wilmington.
Mrs. Anna Bostic. mother of W. p,
/ Bostic and Mrs. W. r. Christopher
| celebrated her 90th birthday at the
/ home of her daughter Mrs. Chris
/ topher. Thursday