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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1922-06-07

SCISSORS, before the percentages of the
tax classification law are applied.
There has been some objection on the
ground that reductions would inter-
fere with revenues fixed by legal lev
les of a certain number of mills.
This could be avoided, he said, by rails
ing the percentage on land and leav-
ing the other classes where they are,
then reducing the millage levies if
possible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
255 HIGH SCHOOLS OF TEXAS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

AUSTIN, Texas. Oct. 13.-Two hum
dred and fifty-fve high schools scatter
ed all over Texas have accepted the In
terscholastic Leagues plan for deciding
a state football championship among
high schools this season, according to
Roy Bedichek, head OF the division Of
the league. The games in this series
occur each weekend Friday or Satur-
day.
AT present prospects are bright foi
the most successful high school football
year ever conducted by the University
Of Texas Interxcholastic League" Roy
u. Henderson. athletic director Of the
league declared.
II regard the outcome of the meet
ing held last March in Fort Worth by a
number of representative Texas high
school superintendents. principals and
coaches as a great forward step in high
school athletics Of the state" Mr.. Hen
derson continued. AT this meeting a
general football plan was worked out for
the teams which will contest for the
state football championship under the
direction Of the University Interrscho-
lastic league"
The high school officials who worked
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13

out the plan are: ID. ID. Green. Abilene I;
W. +. Garner. Longview; l.. II. Hubbard.
Bolton: n. II. Proctor. Cleburne; y. l..
Clark. Fort Worth; r. q. Ernie, Gle
burne and u. NJ. Dinsmore, Electra.
The plan worked out by the commit
tee Of school men follows:
1.-The state shall be divided into
sixteen sections. Each team must plas
five games in its own section as early
as Nov. /. After this date. the Inter-
scholastic League officials will match
games between outstanding teams in
each section.
eff possible the championship Of
the Interscholastic League shall be de-
cidcd by the middle Of December.
3.-The league officials shall have the
right to automatically eliminate any
team from the running which has not
played sufficiently strong and repre-
sentative teams.
4.-Teams cannot send in entrance
fees after October l.
5--All competing players must sign
an eligibility card.
6.-The transfer rule and the half
year rule shall hold good in all instan-
ces.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
CITY COMMISSION
DISPOSES OF few
ROUTINE MATTERS

Several minor matters were taken up
and disposed in the city commission
meeting this morning, although the ap-
pointment of n city manager the abat-
toir and other matters were put off
until the regular meeting next Tuesday.
The contract for cleaning garbage
from the streets was given to Marshall
White, whose bid was S490 per month.
Mason Transfer company bid $40. but
the bid OF White was considered the
best bid Burt +. Hinkley was appoint
cd by Mayor Cole to act "a commission
er Of light and power, pending the di-
vision of all city work among the COM
mssioners.
Superintendent Of Construction King.
was instructed to work out sliding
scale for charging on electricity con
sumption. the commission deciding that
users who went over a certain mark
were due a cut in price. Several other
matters were taken up and discussed.
The paving project in the city Will be
acted on next week. the Bitulithic Com
pany declaring that il will finish all the
work called for in its contract with the
city by next weck-that is Adams, and
four other blocks on Tenth and Elev-
enth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
CITY PUBLISHES
ORDINANCE TO
CLOSE STREETS

An ordinance to close all streets
crossing the railroad tracks between
Tenth and Palm Boulevard. in cOmpli-
ancc with the agreement made with
the Gulf Coast Lines. is published today.
The railroad requested the city COM
mission to close these streets in order
not TO interfere with the machine shops
and additional trackage the company
will erect here.
The crossing at Tenth street near the
ice factory will be opened and gravclcd.
giving necessary access for ell traffic
across the tracks.
The franchise giving the railroad
company the privilege Of constructing
sidetracks in alleys between Railroad
avenue and st. Charles streets for the
purpose Of enlarging the industrial dis
trict Of the city. is being prepared and
will be ready for publication at an early
date.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
NORWAY AWARDED
$l5,OOO,O0O FOR
SEIZED VESSELS
tBy The Associated Press.)

THE HAGUE, Oct. IL. - An arbitra-
tion tribunal with American arbiters not
sitting has awarded approximately
twelve million dollars to the Norwegian
government. This sum was awarded on
behalf Of the fifteen Norwegian cor
porations and individuals for claims
arising from requisition of ships by
the American emergency fleet CORPORA
tion during the war. American arbiters
declared the tribunal exceeded the juris-
diction.
The American arbiter addressed n
communication 10 the secretary gem
eral of the tribunal that he had violated
the terms Of submission. and had ex-
cceded the jurisdiction as stipulated BY
special agreement between Norway
and the United States under which the
question was TO be submitted to arbi-
tration.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
ALL CANDIDATES
In N. DAKOTA DRY

EISAIAHK. y. -. Oct. 13-Candidatcs
opposing the reelection Of North
Dakota'S representatives in congress. all
three of whom have supported prohibition
programs. have not raised the wet and
dry issue in pre-c.ection campaigning.
The present representatives. %. II. Burt
ness. George w. Young ani II. III. Sir
clair. have the support of the president
of the North Dakota w. &. Il. Il.
y. w. Dcemy. Of Ri~mark. opposed
to Mr. Young in the Second district. on
an \ independents Progressive" ticket
wliIe lot announcing his position. is
credited with being dry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
SAN BENIIO WILL PUT
ON SOS CELEBRATION
iSan Rcnito Lightl

Plans for monster picnic and
day of sports for the benefit Of the
Save Our Seaport campaign are be-
ing made by committee represent
ing every section Of the San Bento
district. The date will not he fixed
finally until word Of approval i re-
ceived from Dave O'Brien hut is ten
tatiyely decided as October IS.
The entertainment l. planned to
start early in the morning and con-
tinue until late at night. A baseball
game. football game. horse racing
and other athletic contests are plan
ned with band concerts during the
day and big dance at night.
Proceeds Of the entertainments
and the dinner will go to the =. q.
:. fund. San Benito has been asked
20 raise $4,000 more than any other
town in the Valley except Browns
willie and the committee believes the
quota can be completed on 5. o. s.
Day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
GRADING STARTS In
NORTH PART COUNTY

County Commissioner Sam Fell has
tractors and grading outfits at work
IN the III .Iardn and Los Fresnos COM
muIiticS. and the roads in those dis
trict> which wer. badly cut up during
the heavy rains are being greatly ini-
proved. t;noa grades are being con-
sf,ucted which will assure ample drain
age. Practically all the county roads
in both districts will be- graded.
Commissioner Bell has annouiwcd that
if the residents of the county will CO.
operate by grubbing aud removing all
obstacles in county roads which have
not been graded. these roads will hr
graded rapidly u the work can be
accomplished. lie points out that the
cost OF grubbing ard preparing
the road for grading would be
much greater if the county II obliged
To do work than il would be for a com-
munity - do II. the community having
the available labor ~ It's disposal. All
county roads which hnve been properly
prepared ia this respect will be graded
he states.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
PUBLIC HEALTH
NURSE TO HAVE
new AUTOMOBILE

a meeting Of the board of the Rio
Grsndc Chapter of the Red Gross was
held mt the office Of DR.. Marshall
chairman last night all board members
being present. Plans for the Red Cross
membership roll call drive. which will
start November II, were discussed. and
committees will be arranged to secure
memberships in the entire territory
covered by the chapter. An intensive
drive will be undertaken, and the board
expressed itself as confident that the
reputation Of this section Of the Valley
in its support OF Red Cross work would
he sustained
The board also decided to purchase /.
new automobile for the use Of Mss
Brown, the public health nurse. who is
working under the direction Of the Red
Cross. and a committee was appointed
TO make the purchase.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
new PLANT OF
SWIFT & CO. is
now UNDER Way
Carload Shipments for Dis
tribution From This Point
is Object Of Enlarged Fa-
cilities by the Company

In accord with the stride of progress
in this city, Swift g. Company, pack
crs of meat and its by-produets. have
started work on new building for their
branch house here, the new structure
being constructed by III. l.. Fitch Con-
struction Co. on Fronton street.
The present site OF Swift 4 Company
is on Fronton street. at the corner Of
Tenth street, but this location is too
small to accommodate the growing busI-
ness Of the firm. according TO o. Z.
0verpeck. construction superintendent,
who is here in connection with the con-
struction Of this building. The new
building will be 50x72 feet. one story
high. II is located between Seventh
and Eighth streets on Fronton. Work
has been underway for two weeks.
The total investment in the building
and fixtures will be. according to Mr..
Overpcck, approximately $4,000. A re-
frigerating plant will be installed. and
n cooler 25xa0 feet so the company
can take care of carload shipments or
a big supply of other meats or by-prod
ucts.
All the meat handled by the house
comes from the Swift Packing house in
Fort Worth and is Of the finest quality.
Poultry. butter. eggs, cheese. lard aHi
lard compounds, ard soap are amcrg
the products handled by he Swift, z,
Company. Carload shipments II soap
or other products can be handed read
lily in the new location of the Company
The building will be substantially
built Of brick, and will enable the com.
pany to handle all orders fully and
without delay. The capacity will be APP
proximately double that OF the present
hoase. Swift e. Company believes this
is growing country. Mr.. Ovcrpcck said
yesterday. and desires TO keep pace with
the progress. The main house of the
company is located in Chicago. while
twelve hundred branch houses are dis
tributed throughout the United States.
IL is planned TO open the new building
afor business on December 10. at which
date the public will be invited to look
over the structure, and will be given a
sample Of the products of the company.
The most attractive feature vf~ sehe
building will be the new refrigerating
plant. which is to be operated on the
dry air system, using direct expansion
of ammonia. This plant and the rest
Of the building. will be equipped with
the most modern fixtures.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
LEGION PLANS
WELCOME FOR
WOUNDED BOYS
Wounded Soldiers Who Will
Arrive Tonight in New Or
leans From Foreign Coun-
tries Will be Welcomed
IBy The Associated Prcss.) }

NEW ORLEANS. La, Oct. -. ~ Final
preparations arc being made here today
By the American Legion officials 70 well
come the wounded soldiers from Eng
land. France, Italy and other allied
countries who will arrive tonight as
delegates to the convention of inter
allied Veterans Federation. ard will be
guests Of the American Legion.
The proposal has been laid before the
veterans 10 call upon the governments
OF the nations allied against the Cen
trail Powers during the war to care for
the disabled veterans now living in this
country. Under this plan Italy would
agree TO care for American veterans
now living in Italy and the United
States would care for the Italian vet
eransc living here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
LAYING TILE FLOOR
in OLD CATHEDRAL

More than half of the beautiful tile
floor on the Catholic church in Mata
moros has been completed. but work is
held up now on account Of lack of fl
nanccs. The church Is large struc-
ture. having a floor space iO0x60 feet,
aid the total cost of the tile floor ana
other improvements which are being
made is $500, Mexican money
A recital was given in Matamoros
sometime ago to raise money for this
purpose. and, although the recital was
success the amount raised was small
in proportion to the total needed. Other
methods of raising the necessary money
will lie employed to assure the compile
tion of the church floor
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
GRADING And
PAVING WORK
MAKES HEADWAY

Elizabeth street has been graded all
the way through West Brownsville by
the city. because il is a main outlet,
and the city desires 10 preserve the
gravel that is already on the street. The
policy of grading streets parallel TO
Elizabeth il still being adhered to. al
though Fourteenth street. another main
outlet. has been graded up. City labor
ers are now being kept busy near the
court house, and ALSO are working on
jefferson and Ninth. onto which streets
is being placed the surplus dirt iron,
Adams, which is to be paved. jefferson
street will he graded all the way 10 the
concrete highway.
Culverts Of iron pipe are being cut in
on Mesquite street, four of them being
installed at the present time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
SAYS COCA COLA
KING WANTED HER
TO HAVE FORTUNE
(By The Associated Press1

NEW ORLEANS. La.. Oct IL Mrs.
Onczime DE Rouchele. who arrived here
today. declared the opposition 10 her
marriage To Asa q. Gambler. Sr.. the At
larta capitalists. On the part Of Gambler =
children was due 10 the fact that Canh
Ter, at the time they were engaged, had
planned a. change his will aud leave hiS
entire estate 10 her. She said that
when she protested against this acticn
ta.sllrr replied that be had already
done enough for his children.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
FRENCH OPPOSE
MORATORIUM AS
PLAN OF ENGLAND
fBy The Assoeiated Pressl

PARIS. Oct. l3.-The French govern
ment has instructed Louis Barthou, its
representative on the allied reparations
commission to oppose the latest propo-
sition by England's representatives that
an immediate moratorium for five years
be granted Germany on general cash
payment. This decision was Scmi-oifi-
cially announced this afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
ADVISORY STORM
WARNING
WASHINGTON. D. C.. Oct. Is.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. l3.
-10:40 a. m.-There is dis
turbance over northwestern Car
ribbean Sea, central a short dis
tanee northeast Of Swan Island.
and apparently moving slowly
northward- Increasing northeast
and east winds over east and GEN.
trail Gulf of Mexico, off South At
lantic Coast, and over northwest
ern Caribbean Sea. Vessels de-
parting for Yucatan Channel and
Florida Straits should exercise
caution.
Swan Island is east of British
Honduras, in Central America,
and is about the same longitude
as western Florida. Its latitude is
about IL degrees north. The pre-
sent course of the storm would
carry it into the regular storm
lines which would take il through
the Yuca.an Channel between
Yucatan and Cuba into the Gulf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
WAITS IN HOTEL
FOR COMMITMENT
TO PENITENTIARY
(Bv The Associated Press.) }

DALLAS. Texas. Oct. H.. Ben Luna
sentenced "a - years Imprisonment in
the federal pcnitcntiary ~ Leavenworth
kans.. for participation in sensational
postofTice robbery here on January II.
1921. is at Leavenworth hotel today
lie il awaiting the receipt OF commit
mcnt papers.
Luna presented himself to the prison
warden yesterday. and was told be could
not be imprisoned until the commitment
papers arrived. lie is now staying at u
hotel pending the arrival of the papers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
REV. irwin NOT
TO Be ADMITTED
TOTHE MINISTRY
CBy The Assoc atcd Prcss

TULSA. Okla. Oct. l3.-The convic-
tion of Rev. Thomas J. Irwin Of Lawton,
on charges Of conduct unbecoming d
minister. was upheld early today by the
judicial commission Of the Presbyterian
Synod of Oklahoma. His indefinite sus-
pension from the ministry was also up
held.
Counsel for Irwin gave notice that
the case would be appealed to the gen
cral assembly Of the Presbyterian
church. Irwin was found guilty OF
bringing d;srepute upon the church. By
performing a marriage ceremony for "a
couple in a bathing pool
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
new COMMANDER In
CHARGE OF TROOPS
MATAMOROS FORCE

Major Quinones with $50 troops ar
rived in Matamoros yesterday afternoon
at o'clock on special train from Sal
tllo. Mexico. and Major Quinones has
taken command Of all the troops in
Matamoros.
The new troops are from the forces
Of General Amaro and are well equipp-
cd This will practically double the
garrison al Matamoros. Colonel Torres.
who was formerly in command at Mat
amoros. has gone to Laredo, and Major
Quinoncs has assumed the command.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
STILLMAN CASE AGAIN
BEFORE SUPREME COURT
BY The Associated Press.)

WHITE PLAINS. y. Y, Oct. l3.-Su-
took under advisement the form Of
judgment in the Stillman divorce case.
II was submitted by counsel for Mrs.
Anne Stillman Victor. Justice Morschau-
er also reserved decision on the matter
OF fees for Referee Gleason and John
+. Mack, guardian of Baby Guy Still
man. Referee Gleason submitted bill
for $4,000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
ON
BURNED LINER
Are RESCUED

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Oct. 13.-The
freightcr West FaTalon, which rescued
the passengers and crew Of the steamer
City of Honolulu. notified the shipping
board today that after transferring the
passengers TO the transport Thomas she
would tow the hulk Of the burned vas-
sci toward Los Angeles until met by
tugs. The West Fagalon gave her posi-
tion as Approximately $50 miles off Los
Angeles.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. Oct. l3-
The passengers on the City of Honolulu
the Pacific liner. which burned at sen
yesterday were transferred 10 the Unit
ed States army transport Thomas from
the rescued ship. the West Faralon,
wireless messages received this morn
ing stated. The transport Thomas il
due to arrive here tomorrow but may be
a day late, owing to the time required
for the transfer. The message also said
the City of Honolulu. while still afloat,
had been burned beyond repair. The
list OF passcngc.s and crew on the City
of Honolulu is given as 26l.
DAN kdNIiStO, Adili., OCl. Ia
All passengers. officers and crew of the
burning steamship City Of Honolulu.
which was abandoned at 1910 a. M,
yesterday. are safe. according to wire
less advices received by the Federal Tel
egraph company from the freight steam
or West Faralon.
The West Faralon reached the scene
early in the morning and had taken
most Of the people aboard by 3:4l D. m.
the City of Honolulu carrid ~ passen-
gers and l45 officers and members OF
the crew, total of 2i7.
Fire broke out aboard the City of
Honolulu shortly after a. ms, and
spread so rapidly that all those aboard
had to take to small boats. The sea
was like glass when the ship was aban-
doned.
The ship was homeward bound 20 San
Pedro, Calf. from Honolulu and was
las miles east Of Honolulu and 60 miles
southwest Of San Pedro when the fire
broke out.
Capt. II. X. Lester Of the City Of Hon
olulu reported later in the day that all
were aboard the West Faralon. The con-
dition Of the City Of Honolulu, which
was reported as a gigantic pillar OF
flame and smoke, was declared By Capt.
Lester TO be critical. The West Faralon
lay a mile away.
Although three other vessels. the Mat
son liner Enterprise, the army transport
Thomas and the private yacht Casiana
Of Edward l.. Doheny. Los Angeles oil
magnate. heard the distress signals
A.
West Faralon did. the frighter was only
so miles away when il started to the
rescue shortly before noon.
Conditions were favorable. both for
the small boats Of the City Of Honolulu
TO ride and for the West Faralon to
make time and by 2:i5 p. M. the res
cuing steamer had reached the scene and
was beginning 10 take passengers
aboard All had reached the deck at
$40 p. M. messages stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
LITTLE OPPORTUNITY to-
COMPROMISE ON BALLOT
MATTER, SAYS STAPLES.


AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. l3.-There
is little opportunity for a compro-
mise to put the names Of Earle B.
MayfieId and George L. Ii. Peddy on
the official election ballots as the
senatorial candidates, in view Of the
attorney generals ruling in regard
to Peddy. This was indicated by
Secretary Of State Staples today.
The attorney general ruled that
Peddy's name could not be legally
certified.
The mandamus action, which at
torneys for Mayfield announced
would be filed in the supreme court,
had not been filed this morning.
Secretary Of State Staples refused
TO state what course he would follow
if the matter OF a compromise was
presented TO him. lie said he would
follow the advice of the legal de-
partment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
BRITISH ROYAL YACHT
WILL BE SOLD SOON
(Bv The Associated Press \

LONDON, Oct. 13.-The Royal Yacht
Alexandra. the favortc boat Of King
Edward VII. costs the British govern
mcnt $l25.OOO year to maintain. Hence
she il soon to be offered for sale. King
George has another yacht, the Victoria
and Albert. which will be retained.
Virtually all the luxurious fittings
on board the Alexandria will be includ-
ed in the sale. which is to be without
restriction except that the purchaser be
not Of ex-cnemy nationality.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
TEXAS RAILROADS
SHOWING DECREASE
in PROFIT, REPORT

AUSTIN, Texas. Oct. l3. The net
revenues Of Texas railroads for the
seven months ending July 81, amounted
ito Sl5.sSl.373. This is decrease in
profits of approximately sl.000.000 over
the same period last year. according to
a statement made by the state railroad
commission today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
RESTORE AUTONOMY

INDIANAPOLIS. oct. ReStora-
iiu.. of the autonomy of the Kansas
district Of the United Mine Workers Of
America is planned for the near future.
il was announced yesterday hy VIM.
Green. secretary y-treasnrer. Provisions
viii be made for the election of Officers
a Il for the establishment of new dis
trct organization. Green said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
LABOR MENACE MUST
NOT BREAK COALITION
CHAMBERLAIN STATES
(By The Associated Prcss.)

BIRMINGHAM. Eng, Oct. Is. - Aus
ten Chamberlain. the government lead
cr. declared in an address today that
il would be criminal 10 break up the
present coalition in view Of the labor
menace. He said he did not pretend to
know when the election will occur. but
said he thought it right for the prime
minister to choose.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-10-13
LOOKING FOR BUSINESS MAN

LOS ANGELES. Oct. ~. Search was
begun here tonight for prominent
Phoenix. business man whose name has
been mentioned in.l'hoeniX gossip in con
nceiion with the slayer If Coy NJ. Dermer.
club man Of that city. Los Angeles, ind
Chicago.