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ions to Fort Sumter. was dred on.
Then, and then only. did Mr.. Lincoln
act. He called for 1900 volunteers"
Evening star., 1922-06-22

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henna. brown and navy: , $.5C
sizes 16 to 3S. Made with
collars and belt trimmings of con-
trasting colorings; elastic waistline
-kimono sleeve. Value S895.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14

Mayfield Says There Will
be No Fusion of Democrats
and Republicans in Texas

AUSTIN. Texas. Sept 1i.-Earle II.
Mayficld. democratic nominee for Unit
ed States senator declared he will -con-
test the attacks of those who would de-
stroy the integrity Of the democratic
party Ia statement today IF the pro-
posed fusion of anti ku klux Klan
democrats and republicans Ia nominate
candidate to oppose him for | niied
States senator.
There can he no fusion. because
democrats do not fuse with the rcpub
lican party or any other polIiical party
that would destroy democratic princi-
pies" the statement said. Mayfield re
ferr~l Ia the meeting of prominent
Texas democrats and republicans OH
August 80, AT which he said an opponent
Ia him was agreed upon. lie did not
name his prospective opponent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
SOIL SURVEY
FOR CAMERON
CO. STARTED
Federal Government Will
Make Complete Survey OF
Soils; Work Will Require
About Eight Months

NJ. W. Beck and II. III. lIendrickson,
REPRESENTATIVES Of the Bureau II Soils
United States Department of Agricul
tune arrived in Brownsville "Wednesday
10 make a complete survey Of the soils
of Cameron county. Survey work viii
be started a. soon as weather conditions
permit.
Eight months will be required 20 com
pirtt the survey work, Mr.. Iiendricks"n
estimated. and in about n year the maps
will he ISSUED hy. the Department of As-
ricIliure. These maps will give Il com
prshrnsive outline of the location and
varieties of soil 10 be found in Cam
cron ~suniy. together with complete
chemical analysis showing the adapa-
biiity Of the various soils 10 the yari-
Gus cropS the county produces.
Field work will start immediai ely.
and th. surveyors expect to he able 10
cover Approximately TWO square miles
per day. Soil samples to "a depth of
three feet will be- taken and sent 10 the
laboratories ~ lie department a.
Washington or to Austin for chemical
analysis. Samples viii be taken on ev-
cry ten acres. and the maps isSEcl by
the department will show soil variations
10 that extent.
The state experiment station II CO.
operating with the federal government
in the survey. AMI a representative of
the state department j. expected tn AR
rive here 10 assiS: in tie work
Progressive farmers of Cameron coun-
~ have been interested in securing Il
comprehensive soil survey of the entire
county for several years, anl the fact
that the work l. to be started imnrd-
airly viii bc Il source Of general SaiS-
fniicn 10 the agricultural interests of
the county. Farmers have learned that
though this il delta a great variety
of soils is to he found here. and The ne
cesSity for a survey setting forth the
chemical properties of these soils has
long been needed.
\ partial survey &c the county. cnv-
ering what j. termed the brownsville
area. was completed ia 1899 ami This
viii he re-checked and incorporated III
the complete survey Of the county. 1hi.
area comprises approximately 5O per
cent of the total. and that survey will
IL certain extent cut down the vol
nme of work necessary on the present
survey.
Mr.. Beck and Mr.. IendrickSon VIII
make their Headquarters IN brownsville
Will" ia" survey il in progress.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
BOARD OF CONTROL
HEAR EXPERIMENT
STATION PROGRAM

VI. II. Mills of Wcslaco and j. G. les
sup. secretary Of the brownsville Cham
her of Commerce. anreareh before III"
state BOARD of Control al Austin last
week upon The proposition of establish
ing an experiment station IN the Valley
A committee cf six had hrrn appointed
hy the Valley Chamher If Commerce 10
present hhc matter &" the board. hut
four of the members found il impossible
io be present on the date set for the
hearing.
While the state board If control could
give no intimn Ion a. 10 what its recon
mendation may he when the matter H.
presented tn The legislature and referr-
ed To them for recommcndai ious. the in
trresf they manifested in the project sig
nf ed thar they would not be- averse t.
The establishment of in experiment star
tion in the Valley.
Arrangements are heire made to place
the matter before the lcgislatur. short
IN after that hrdy assemblies. and those
in charge of the work are confident that
the Valley will secure its experiment
station within year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
MEXICAN BAND TO
GIVE CONCERT AT.
Fl. BROWN TONIGHT

The band concert by the Mexican
Military Band. which was 10 have
been given last Tuesday night, will
be rendered this evening from 3 to
10 o'clock IN Fort Brown, according
10 Colonel Sedgvick Rice. post COM
Msnder. School children are es-
pccia'iy invited. and all citizens Of
the city are requested 10 be present.
The rcctangle in front Of post
headquarters and tht street In trent
of officers row may be used for
parking cars. The roads To the post
vii. h. clcsed at o'cloek and no
cars will he allowed to enter after
that time. although cars may leave
the post between numbers.
This will he the last opportunity
Brownsville citizens will have to
hear the Mexican Military band plav
on this side cf the river. as Il will
leave Matamoros about September 20
for Laredo and othtr places. A
splendid concert is promised.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
Much DISORDER
in SMYRNA when
TURKS GET CITY

ATHENS. Greece. Sept. l4.-Persis-
tint but unconfirmed rumors reaching
here today relate that the city of
Smyrna IL in great disorder The entry
Of the Turkish kemalists into the city
was accompanied by many explosions
whihc threw the population into panic,
the rumors state.
Residents Of Smyrna who arrived here
today said that grenade exploded
wounded an officer when tht Kemalists
entered the city. The Turks were in
furiated and Immediately began to loot
the city. They art reported to have
looted the Armenian quarter where many
women were outraged. One hundred and
fifty inhabitants are reporttd 10 have
been killed by Turkish soldiery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
SATURDAY WILL
BE CELEBRATED
In MATAMOROS
Big Parade Will be One Of
Principal Features; Thou
sands From Brownsville
Will Attend Celebration

Elaborate preparations are being made
for the parade which will be held in
Matamoros on September 10. the ll2th
anniversary Of Mexican independence,
according to Mexican Consul Luis 6.
in Brownsville and Matamoros will take
part in the celebration. and the Mexi-
can military band in Matamoros will
furnish music for the occasion. The
18th Cavalry. hand Of Brownsville.
mornted. will lead the parade.
Ii will be an occasion in which the
people Of this city and Of Ma;amoros
will unite in celebration, and the
good feeling evident between the two
people is shown by the fact that Of
fic ais. both military and civil, on this
side of the river have accepted Mr..
VilIaipando's invitation to take part in
the parade. Colonel Rice. post COM
mandcr at Fort Brown. and the city Of
fic ais Of Brownsville, among them
Mavor Cole and the city commission.
will be among those who participate in
the celebration.
The parade will leave Washington
Plaza at 4 o'clock, and will proceed TO
Elizabeth street in Brownsville where
the officials Of Brownsville and Fort
Brown will meet the procession and
proceed with il. Al the international
Bridge the Mexican Consul will make
a speech 10 the people and the mayor
of Ma'amoros will also deliver a short
address. Other prominent citizens Of
the two cities may make addresses.
Among those organizations which will
enter units in the parade are:--Centro
Mexicano, "Concordia. "Alianza.
Colon" "Hidalgo "Obreras Unidas
Trabajo. "Joscfa Ortiz de Dominguez.
"Mutual' sta Mexicana. Benito Jurez.
M guel Hidalgo Cos,iIla." and
"Centro Latino" The Woodmen Of the
World of this city may also take part
in the fiesta.
Invitations have been extended TO all.
public officials. and many Of the promi-
nent citizens in Brownsville. and many
Of those who received invitations have
signified their intentions of taking part
All Officers Of Fort Brown and offc ais
of cities up the Valley have also been
invited.
Baltazar Garcia Vera will make a
speech nj the Plaza Hda,go in M.amoros.
Arrangements are bel ng made Tor "a free
movie to be shown at the plaza in Mata-
moros on the night of the 18th. the ma
Oh ne TO be installed by Messers Betan-
court and Drive, owners OF the Queen
Theatre in this city. The picture show
will be open To everyone, and will start
at 3 o'clock.
In order To make the affair rs great
a success as possible. Mr.. l.auren,s. IN
charge OF the ferry here has secured the
permission of the immigration officials
aad other authorities. aud will hold the
ferry open on the night of September
10th, until I o'clock, American time
or - Mexican time.
With the weather clearing up. the
parade aud celebration promises 10 be
one Of the biggest ever held ~ Ma,a-
muTos. A bull fight at the bull ring IN
the afternoon will add To the forms Of
amusement at the fiesta.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
Extreme Cruelty
Charged Against
WIS. Hartby Wife
(Ey The Associated Pressi

los ANGELES, Calf. Sept. H.
Suit for divorce on the grounds of "ex-
trcme cruelty" will bc instituted against
William :. Hart. the film actor by Mrs.
W,nifred Wcstover Hart, according to
IN announcement today by Mrs. Hart ;
attorney. The attorney refused 10 give
details of the allegation.
Reports that VIM :. Hart had reach
eel a S200.M'o cash s"ttlemes; with his
wife were verified today ~ her a,tor-
ney. lie added that a complete settle
m"nf had not been effected. lie stated
that bis client would ask much largei
<rm when the matter of legal separa-
tion came up.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
UNIONS BRING
EVIDENCE into
CHlCACO%CASE
VIII Introduce Much Counter
Evidence to Offset Long
List of Affidavits Submit
ted by Government
fEy The Associated Pressl

CiiIcAGO.lll. Sept. -l'repara-
tion~ for the submission "f additional
counter evidence against thai being
submitted by the government ~ make
permanent tbe temporary Injunction
against the officials If the railway en-
rloyeS department of the American Eel
Grafton of I.ahr was started today by
tie defense.
The conclusion ~ peace negotiations
between the striking Shopmen and =
number Of the roads permits the I'M
PRODUCTION nf evidence 10 rrfuir the
charges of conspiracy and sabotage
which III" defense attorneys said coul y
not be- Introduced before because of the
nature IF the peace negotiations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
SAYS WEEVIL KILLING
PLAN is IMPRACTICABLE

WASHINGTON, II. g., Sept. IL
Asserting that the Department of Agri-
culture AMI its scientists had fallen
down in fighting the cotton boil wecvii.
Senator Williams. democrat. of MissiS-
sippi. today declared the proposal for
cessation of all cotton planting 10 Kill
tie wcevil is impracticahle. lie said
the farmers of the south must rely on
modern science and the Investigations
of the Department Of Agriculture 10
eradicate the cotton pest which causes
such enormous losses every year in the
southern states.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
lly The Associated Prrssl

CHICAGO. Sept. lI.-Peace agree
ments for settlement of the shopmrns
strike given out last night. made the
following provisions:
The agreement NJ present would ap-
ply to about one-qnarier of The class
on raiiroads ~ the country.
All men returning to work would do
so al the prevailing rate of pay which
was fixed ~ the United States railroad
labor board. effective on July ]. the day
the strike order went into effect.
Seniority was not specifically mem
toned in the agreement although u was
provided that the men return 10 work
in positions Of the class they held be-
fore the strike hegan. Disputes over
the relative standing ~ old and new
men would be referred to a board Of
six rail officials and an equal number
of representatives ~ the men. IL also
was provided that The roads shonld find
places for the strikers who have not
committed acts ~ violence within I'D
days after the agreement becomes ef-
frctiye.
The agrermnt. 80 far ~ announced,
made NO mention of working conditions.
ont Sid. cont racting by the roads. or
jurisdiction hy 'he railroad labor board.
all 81 which figured in the strike q
leading isSnr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
DISTRICT COURT TAKES
UP CRIMINAL DOCKET

Two divorce eases were tried in dis
trict court this morning. completing the
DIVORCE docket. The criminal docket
was then taken ~. and one forgery case
disposed # this morning. The ease II
J. +. Noonan. charged with forging n
check on Hugh Mr.owan was taken up.
and the jury brought in a verdict If
guilty. setting the penalty AZ five years
in prison and recommending suspended
sentence
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
Monument to DaUy Crockett
Unveiled at L0aUyeucebnyG
tBy The Associated PressD

IAWRE\CERt' lsG. acnn. sept ~
Il monument coInmemuraiing Ia III
Crockett. Trnncssrr's greatest hunter
and picturesque statesman. who lost his
life in defense Of the Alamo ~ San An
Ionin. during the war of Texas indie
p.ndrnce. j. being unveiled he-r today.
Iawrenccburg couniy was the scene
Of his early political activities. After
being defeated for recollection 10 con
srcss from the Twelfth Tennessee dis
trict in 1850. Crockett announcel his
intentions of seeking his fortunes ia
the new republic of Texas The monu-
meni WAS erected by subscriptions re-
ceived from both states and private
sources
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
PETITION CONGRESS
FOR ACTION ON FORD
MUSCLE SHOALS PLAN
tBy The Assco.a.rl Pressl

WASHINGTON. u. G.. Sept. II
Acting Chairman Mckenzie az the house
military committee put in;o The congress
Sional record today the text of "a prti-
tion. signed by 23u.0m ciiizens of sou
ihern states urging congress to act
speedily on Henry Ferris Offer for ih"
lease ~ the Muscle Shoals nj: rate plant
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
PROTEST PRIZE TO
BELGIAN BALLOON
Try Toe Associated PrcssI

ST. lol'IS. No. Sept. IA protest
viii be made against awarding the first
prize ~ Lieutenant he MuAter Of Bel
sium IN the international balloon race III
Switzerland Captain HONEYWELL, who
was awarded the second prize. announc-
ed today. The prize was the James
Gordon Bennett ,nu
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
ASK INJUNCTION
AGAINST UNITED
GARMENT WORKERS

WACO. Texas. Sept. I4.-An applica-
'ion for injunction was filed in the fed
eral court today by the r. Il. Miller
Company against the United Garment
Workers Of America local union re-
straining them from Interfering with the
operation of the Company's overall
factory here. temporary injunction
has been granted the company. and the
hearing upon the petition 70 make the
injunction permanent has been set for
September 90.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
nv The Associated Press,

CHICAGO. Sept. II.--1'he leaders ~
the federated railway shop crafts. who
today began negotiations for separate
settlements ~ the strike which began
on July l. in accordance with the agree.
mcnt adopted by the general policy
committee of the unions yesterday aft
erno0n. announced this morning that
several railroads had rclegraphrd union
headquarters announcing th~ir willing
ness 90 starr negotiations. The leaders
said these were in addition ~ about fif-
~ roads which had previously agreed tc
separate settlements.
The settlement plan provides for the
return Io work Of strikers in their for
mer positions ai the rate ~ pay pre-
sciibcd by the labor board ANY dis
puies or controversies incident 10 the
settlement will be referred "a commits
sicn Of twelve members. six will he se
iected 10y the railroads in agreement
with Sis by the shopcruFts. II: VI. Jew
ell would nor announce the roads agree
,ng to The settlement.
The settlement ~ the shoImen' n
strike on certain railroads sustainS the
transportation act. Chairman Hooper II
the labor board said Should the qu-~-
tion upon which the strike was predicat-
cd come hack ~ the board the fullest
and faircst consideration will be given
10 all. lac said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
De La Huerta Agreement
Before Mexican Congress
by The Associated Irrssi

MEXICO CITY, Sept. ll.--Thc
agreement reached by Secretary Of
Finance DE In Hucrta with the
international bankers committee in
New York il to come up for general
discussion in the Chamber Of Depu-
ties this afternoon. according 10 an
announcement made this morning.
The cooper 'stas bloc deemed the
present time oppor.une for i:s intro
duction. As the cooperistas are in
the majority the ratification of the
agreement by the lower house is ex-
pected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
CONDITION OF MRS.
HARDING IMPROVES
STEADILY, REPORT
tPv The Associated rrcssl

WASHINGTON. u. C.. Sept. H.
The maintenance ~ The steady imprpve-
menf shown in her condition the past
three days. gave Mrs. IIarding's phySi
clans crtire confidence today that she
Is well on the way 70 complete recovery
from her critical illness.
Further Improvement In The condition
~ Mrs Harding was -eporied today by
General Sawyer. the White House ply
Sician
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
CHARTER GRANTED To
RIBBON CANE GROWERS

AUSTIN. Texas. Sept. IL "A char
ter was grante1 today 10 the Texas
Farm Bureau Ribbon Gene Growers
Association with headquarters nj kir-
hvvillc. The organization is 10 be state
vide in its scope, anl L. designed 10
promote the sugar cane industry ana
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
GULF COAST LINES AND OTHER ROADS
IN SOUTH REFUSE TO ACCEPT TERMS
Thousands of ShOpMen Expect to
Return to Work MOuddv

from its representatives in Chicago said
that railroads approximating thirty-five
per cent Of the country's mileage had
sgnified their intention of ending the
shopmen's strike on the basis of ths
agreement reached yesterday. The starr-
ment was also made that roads repre-
senting an additional thirty pei cent
were also ready to end the ~, ..;e.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
OIL COMPANY DECLARES
QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS

INDEPENDENCE. kans Sept. IL
lh" Prairie Oil \ Gas company today
declared regular quarterly dividend ~
=; and M extra dividend nf s.. rayafle
October 81, to- shareholders on record
September 20,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
DIRIGIBLE
ARRIVES AT AKRON

,lirigihl". ca, arrived at the aerial sta
tion here a; li:..j this morning and
was monred ai q hangar. The crew
landed for lunch
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14

IBy i ne ASsOclnteH FrcssT
Officials Of the Southern Pacific.
and Gu,f Goa; Lines at New
Orleans announced today that their
lines are not included in the shop
mons strike settlement agreement.
Officials of the Cotton Belt. katy
and Frisco Lines at 81. Louis. also
made the statement that their lines
are net included.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
FORD SAYSI &C.
IS PLAYING INTO
HANDS PROFlTEERS
srv Tho Associated Prcs.l

DETROIT Mich, Sept l4.-Charges
that the Interstaf" cum'nrrrc Coumi>
sion through its -,iirai - enpty coal
ssrs .is playine i,'o -, hands ~ c,d'
profiieers under the gniSe "i rev"lu-
tions for the public good" were made
here In statement issued by Henry
Ford from his offices Ia Dearborn sa'-
burh.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
WEATHER FORECAST

brownsville and Ni-miiv: C'orlv and
unsettled weather tonight AMI Fvida,.
Light to moderate eastery winds on the
coast.
Local Weather Data
The following observations are for the
- hour period ending at a. ~. 'o'iav:
barometer at y. IN. Yesterday. ~ =,
Barometer at a. M TODAY ..... ~ ~
Highest temperature yesterday. .S'tV
Lowest temperature last night. I.,0
PRECIPITATION a. 4 y. m. yesterday. 0.s'
precipitation to a. m. today. 600
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14

CINCINNATI. Ohio. Sept. 1i.-Mem-
hers II the Baltimore A. Ohio system
executive committee ~ the shop craft =
union will meet with Daniel Willard. the
president of The road. M Baltimore to-
morrow. 10 negotiate for peace under
The terms Of the Chicago agreement. the
shop crafts headSuarters here aunounc
.d today. The union officials predict cd
that the 1000 men involved would start
10 work not later than Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14
SPOT COTTON MARKET

pall.s steady. ~ 80: Hnns'"n stea-
DIV. 2IO0: Galveston. steady. :l05.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-14

CHICAGO. Sept. 1I.-lmmetlistrly
after the new agr-.Hen' fll been made
public the members Of Ihr nnlicy ,nm
mittce scattered, many departing for
their homes in all parts " the United
States. while II. VI. Jewell. head Of the
strikers. and his executive council.
consisting If the heads of the six midi
diyual shop crafts composing the rail-
way employees department of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor. Went into an
executive session which lasted until
nearly midnight. When the nnion lead
ers left the meeting they said thar they
had decidcd not 10 max. public the list
Of roads which would he Immediately af
fected by the agreement reached yes
terday.
The next step. they said would he 10
authorize the representatives Of the en-
ployrs on each road 10 enter into ne
s"liations with their roads On the basis
of the general agreement reached ~
the general conference committee ~ vO.
The executive council Of the shopmen
authorized the following explanation of
the agreement
The settlement speaks for itself. III
the statcSmanship shown hy =. Davies
Warfield. president If the Sraboard Air
Line. had prevailed M the oniset differ
ences would have been composed in a
week.
We sought settlement through the
peaceful method of continued negotia-
fions. not by resoriing to violence or
other unlawful acts. The Injunction Sc
cured by the attorney general coming a.
IL did near the clo.r of these important
and far-reachng negotiations. would
have. IL secured ~ hours earlier. dis
rupted them.
We have neither criticism IL make
nor excuses to offer. We accepted the
administrations proposal for settlement
and We are not responsible for the mis-
application or alleged Observation-Disclosures
between administration and the chair
man of the Association of Railway FIX
ecutives. TO which its defeat by that
body was attributed.
We concluded our proceedings I'M
der well-recognized labor policies of
long standing. The public will not be-
lieve thar the rank and file of labor
c"ndoneS acts Of violence resulting in
loss of life among train service employees
anu DINERS.
The method of procedure adopted
by the policy committee mt the meeting
- that no men on any railroad. even
those included in the settlement NJ this
time. are 10 return ~ work until they
have received the necessary direetions
from their respective system federations.
The system federations on railroads
not now parties 10 the agreement will
he directed ~ secure conferences with
the proper railroad officials and cndeav-
or to secure this agreement from their
railroads. in which event the men will
return 10 work
The following roads were said w a
representative 10 have been among the
parties t. the agreement: Fl Paso &
Southwestern. Louisiana x Arkansas.
Southern railway. New Orleans Ak
Northeastern. Chicago. Milwaukee x
-. Iall. Baltimore x Ohio. New York
Central and the Trinity 4 Brazos VAL
ley,