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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
Prompt Action Necessary
to Secure Legislation on
Flood Control in Valley

That the Valley cannot afford
to delay preliminary survey work for
flood control if proper legislation is
to be secured at the next session of
the state leislature. which convenes
January ,. 1923. was impressed upon
those who attended the meeting at
Harlingen yesterday, at which Arthur
A. Stiles. state reclamation engineer
was present. Mr.. Stiles stated that
his opinion the work should be
started Immediately. a preliminary sur
vey secured. and preparations made to
present 10 the legislature Immediately
upon the eonvening of that body. the
form of legislation desired. He also
expressed the opinion that if this is
done the people Of the Valley will
lind the Legislature willing to cooperate
with them, and that the legislation could
e passed with an emergency clause,
within two weeks after being presented
The meeting at Harlingen Tuesday
afternoon was attended By the county
judges Of IiidalCo, Wiilacy and Cameron
county and also By number OF men
deeply interested in the flood control
and reclamation problems Of the Valley.
IL was entirely informal, the principal
object being TO present to Mr.. Stiles
the various phases OF the problems in
VOWED in order that he may Investigate
them intelligcntly and aid in arriving
"a. solut on.
There was considerable discussion of
var.ous phases. but the main point pre-
sented was that the Valley must act
quickly IL the desired assistance IL 10
be secured through Legislative channels
The fact was brought out that practic-
ally three months will be required 10
secure a preliminary survey upon which
o base future operations, and IL this
survey is TO be ready within the re-
quired time it must be started ai once.
The necessity OF immediate action was
impressed upon those present. and il
IS reported that steps are 70 be taken
Immediately to secure the necessary
action.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
LODGE SECURES
BIG MAJORITY
in PRIMARIES
Townsend Nominated by Re-
publicans in Michigan and
Poiudexter Carries State
Of Washington G. 0. P.

In the Massachusetts republican pr!
maricS ScnS:or Lodge has won distinct
victory receiving 4 lhr'e fn-one voi''
over his opponent for senatorial nom
nation. William, \. CASTOR is leading
in the democratic race for the senatorial
nomination in that state.
United States Senator Miles Poiudex-
ter won the republican nomination in the
primaries held yesterday in the State Of
Washhington. returns today indicated.
Former Congressman q. e.. bill has APP
narrntly been chosen a. the democratic
nominee
In Michigan the hot senatorial cam
paicn has resulted in the nomination ~
Senator Charles r. Townsend. who IL
now leading Herbert II. Baker by over
20 600.
The run-off gIhernatorial primary in
South Carolina has resulted in the nom
;nation Of Thomas g. Mcleod. who has
defeated Cole T.. Blcase by a majority
OF $4,000
Late rtturns from Tuesdays primaries
indicate that Charles B. Ward is leadinc
former Governor ". r. Hunt By a slight
marg for the democratic nomination
To- Governor ~ Arzo~a
BeniaMin q. IIilIiard has won the
democratic nomination for congress in
The First district ~ the primaries he'll
Tuesday. according to complete returns.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
REPUBLICANS AND
BOLTERS GATHER
AT DALLAS TODAY

DALLAS. Texas. Sept. l3.-Dallas to-
day y the center Of political interest
in Texas. Republican Chairman X .B.
Creager of Brownsville arrived here
Tuesday. James T.. Ferguson, recently
defeated candidate for the democratic
nomination for United States senator
IL here and Barry Miller. leader Of the
arti-klan element Of the democratic
party is in conference with the political
leaders.
Although Ferguson declined "a make
any Formal statement ~ "a the purpose
of his visit here NJ this time. he did say
that he probably would remain in Dallas
until Saturday,
Simultaneous with the arrival of Fs--
guson. L. II. Crcagcr of brownsville
chairman of the state republican execu-
tive committee registered Mt n local no
;rl and annonnced that Texas renuhli
cans are seriously considering fusion
with ndepend, Mt democrats. Crcascr
declared that he had called meeting 1T
the republican executive committee fer
Saturday. lie also had conferred with
the so-called independent democrats on
posed to Mnvfield and that hc probably
would hold several other meetings with
them before Saturday.
Creager. who opposed Ferguson when
tho hitter ran for recollection. declared
he honed he might have talk with tn.
former governor.
Ferguson and | are good friends. .
said crcagrr. II nm glad - see That
dcvrionm. Is within IN" drrncrrniir
party have row sor; Of forced him over
ON my side II the political pond"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
fBy The Associated p--sssl

CHICAGO. I'LL. Sept. l:i.-Thr hear
ing "n the governments application for a
permanent injunction confirmed today
and il the center Of interest in the strike
situation
Al the injunction hearing tn.- govern
ment attorneys resumed tie presentation,
"f mass of evil lrr supporting the
charges If sabotage and violence in con
nection with the strike.
With more than 10000 affidavits
charging assaults by strikers and strike
sympathizers in every section nf Inv.
country. the government Tuesday launch
ed its effort 10 show concerted effort
by the striking shop crafts to interfere
with interstate traffic ~ driving railroad
employees from their work.
Judge Wilkerson sustained the govern
ment in rejecting all overtures for
speeding up the injunction bill case by
eliminating or classifying affidavits of
acts Of violence.
Over ruling the objections ~ the Mt
torneys for II. VI. Jewell and John
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
BODY VIM. NELL
MUST REMAIN in
MEXICO 90 DAYS
Matamoros Officials Refuse
Permit to Move Body Of
Man Who was Buried in
City August Il

final decision was rendered vesier-
DAY 10y the governor of the State nf Ia
mauliIas and the health officials of that
state that the body of William Neill. Jr.
who died in Mntamoros hotel August
~. and was buried in the Matamoros
cemetery the following day. could mol
be- disinterred and brought 10 The An
crican side of the river until November
81 ,hre. months after internent.
Mrs. William Neil. Jr.. widow Of the
a.. -ased. accompanied hy Ben ID. King
az the King Undertaking establishment
81 Council Bluffs. Iowa, have been in
brownsville since September -. endeav
oring Ia secure permission from the
Mexican authorities Ia di>inter the body
snd shin il To Council Bluffs for inter
menf. The matter was first taken ~
~,'h Maramoros officials. hut they were
unable 10 give the necessary permit. and
!, was finally brought TO the attention Of
the governor and the Tamaulipas state
hoard of health. Every possible effort
was made Ia secure a hermit for the i'm
mediate removal of the body. but the
Mexican officials pointed out that III.
h"dy had not been embalmcd aud under
fh" Mrxiran law they were unable to
grant a permit for disiniermentf until
three months after the date Of death
Mrs. Neill and Mr.. King win leave
Thursday morning for Council Bluffs,
fnf r-own~vill" pnrtiee have arrrage,l
20 dsinter the body of Mr.. Neil on No
vemhcr II and preuare il for shipment
"a that city.
4 party consisting of Mrs. Neil. Mr.
King. Rev. Emmett T.. Day. pastor %.
the Brownsville PRESBYTERIAN church.
Mrs. Day. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Davis of
Enid. Okla. Mrs. !. w Carlisle and
Miss Donna Carlisle Of Arkansas City.
AIRS. 4. A. Kirby and Mrs. Frank q
Pierce of Brownsville went To Maiamoros
this afternoon and funeral services were
conducted 1T the grave by Rev. Ipay
Mr.. Neill hah been a resident of Conn
ci! rlpffs fer number 81 years AMI vas
employed NJ n travelling salesman covei
inc an extensive southwest territory
During her brief stay in Brownsville
Mrs Neil made manv friends anl recciv-
ei the assistance ~ mfny local people
~ her attempt to secure immediate pos
session of the hodv .: her husband.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
EXPECT TO ENTER
ARCANAUT Mine In
THIRTY-SIX HOURS

JACKSON. Calf Sent 13.-Rrscuc
parties resumed their efforts today 10
reach the fortv-Seven men entomhrd fnr
fourteen days in the Argonaut mine. The
prediction has hesn made by mine Off
cials that the barrier win be broken
through within thirty-Sx hours. The
prediction il also made that Mt least
some of the stronger and more expert
encpd miners viii he found alive.
Although no signals have hcen heard
from the % miners since the 'TSt n
minutes of their imnrisonment, Aux. "a.
veteran rliners believe thata few mei.
are still slivn. Others are firmly conf
dent that all have been killed by the
dcadlv ncisonons Fumes in the mine.
The fire in the Argnnaut has just
about burned itself ont. according 2"
Fred T. Howell safety engineer Of the
California Industrial accident commits
sion
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
END STRIKE ON 40 PCT. OF ROADS
(By the Associated Press)

(By the Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. l3.-A virtual
settlement Of the rail strike as affecting from
thirty-five OF forty per cent of the railroads of
the country was announced late today by Sec
reiary Of Labor Davis the basis of reports
from the meeting of the general policy commit
tee of the striking shop crafts in Chicago.
Secretary Davis said he was informed that the
settlement covered the Seaboard Air line, the
Southern, the Baltimore & Ohio Chicago &
Northwestern and the Chicago, Milwaukee &
ST. Paul lines.
Several other railways, including the Rock
Island, are expected to sign the agreement today
or tomorrow morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
CONFESSED MURDERER
ATTEMPTS OWN LIFE
fRy Tho Associated Prcssl

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Sept. l3.-Tony
pincllo. the confessed slayer of his two
daushiers. j. in n local hospital TODAY
re- overing from u cut in his throat. Di-
ne.lo attempted L. ,akc his own life. hut
the attempt was frustrated by Jail Off
cia's lie succeeded IN inflicting n bad
cash in his throat which made his rcinov.
al Ia hn>rital necesSarv
Dinello tried To commit suicide hv
slashing his throat with razor. hni the
,l"ciorS state he win nrohahly live
ninrIlo stated that he hrrame cnraged
because his daughters persisted in stay
Inc cut late az night. lie said he killed
thru because he tho.-~ht they had lied
so him in regard 10 some missing mnucv.
NJ charges have yet been filed against
him
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
SAYS PRESIDENT
HAS DECIDED TO
SIGN BONUS BILL

WACO. Texas. Sent. 13-R. q.
Storey. national committeeman Of the
American Legion. announced yesterday &C
the state convention of the American T.e-
gion being held III this city that Pres.
IIarding's secretary had informed the
narional hoard that the president would
not veto the adjusted compensation bill
recently passed ~ congress The an
nouncement brought forth vigorous ap.
plause
Owen OwSley n member of the board
Of directors ~ the American Legion.
condemned the present immigration law.
and the convention demanded the exclu-
sion ~ immigrants for a period of ten
years.
The Legion Auxiliary met with the
convention in joint session.
William Mr';raw II Dallas apologized
10 Comradc Cheatham Of Cuero for re-
marks made Yesterday IN the dispute
over changing the headquarters city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
EXPECT FINAL
VOTE ON TARIFF
OCT. |


WASHINGTON. u. C.. Sept. l3.--
The action Of the republican con-
ference in writing back into the
tariff. the dye embargo provision was
denounced today in the house by
Representative Fish. republican. Of
New York at "the worst example Of
the invisible government" he had
ever seen.
The statement Of Representative
Fish was received wa,i vigorous
applause from both the republican
and democrat sides of the house. A
point Of order by Nicholas Long
worth. republican, OF Ohio. against
Fish's Inc Of argument a not being
eermane was sustained. Fish made
the point Of order that the conferees
had exceeded their authority in
writing into the bill provisions which
both the house and senate had re-
jocted by direct vote
The opponents Of the dye embargo
lost the first phase Of the fight to
have the provision stricken out of
the tariff bill when Speaker Gillett
overruled the point Of order by Fish.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 13.-Thc ad
miristrarion tariff bIli in the forr1 II
which y will become law. probahiy b..
fore October J, was made public Tuesda
Tuesday with tne presentation IL m,
conference report 10 the house. Man,
Of he rates proposed by the senate wer,
reduced by the republican confererS. bu
the experts estimated that the level 81
rs duties was only Slighiic below III,
level Of those in the famous Paynr-AI
'iricL act, the last republican protrctiv,
tariff.
Easing their calculations upon iii.
present volume of import trade trrasurr
experts figured that the bill would vel,
I'll annual government revenue az 500
100000. This would be Sli. 600 600 NOR.
than WAS received during the last fisca
year through the combined operation ~
The democratic Underwood law and III,
republican emergency tariff act
Final action on tEr measure Nv IN,
house today wa~the plan Of leaders nm
der an agreement made Tuesday for onl,
four hours Of general debate with a vot,
10 follow Immediately thereafter.
Discussion IN both The housc ami sen
ate. ,ut more particularly in the latter
will be the sorerunner of that 10 b.
heard over the country before the M
vember elections rs the bill is certain
Z" hccome one of the chief issues IN III
congressional and senatorial campaigns
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
"Invisible Eye
- - - - -
Committee Whips
= - - = -
Fl. Worth Woman
fBy The Associated Pressl

FORT WORTH. Texas, Sept. l3.-
Mrs. !. &. Tntum, Who was dcgoy ed
from her home late last night and
given a hundred lashes hy four
women. was IN a serious condition
this morning. The whipping was
administered By committee of four
appointed by The Invisible Eve"
according To communication adj
dressed 10 one of the Fort Worth
Papers. in which il was further stat
I'd that the punishment was aGminis-
tered fer the alleged running of her
daughter. One woman tod Mrs.
Tatum thew were from Dallas.
Mrs. Ta,um. according 10 her
aunt here. was decoyed into an auto
mobile under. the preiext Of being
taken TO see her daughter who has
been missing. 4 Young unidentified
man last nirht tod newspaper men
os the alleged mistreatmcnt by Mrs.
Tatum Of her daughter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
Rail TRACK Was
BLOWN Up, Says
REPORT OFL.C.C.

WASHINGTON. II. C.. Sept. 13-The
derailment of the passenger train on tho
International Railway near Elwool. y.
y. on August IL. which resulted in the
injury of twenty-one passengers. was
caused by the malicious destruction of
a section 90 the t~'ri ''- '---~-
high explosive. probably dynamite" ac-
cording to a report l>>..e, .,uua. N,
bureau If Safety If the Interstate Com
mcrcc Commission. The bureau is max.
ing an extensive ~'"iv ~ -e- .-' wreck :
With the object af fixing the blame.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
S3.000.000 FIRE DAMAGE

TERRE HATTIE. Ind. Sent 13-
Two men are known ~ he dead anh dam
age estimated M $1,000 600 done rs the
result of fire caused by dust cxplo-
sion which destroyed the plant cf the
American iIominy company here last
night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
or tomorrow morning.

\ decision on part "f the questions
discussed IN the secret sessions OF the
general policy committee of the striking
railway shopcrafts was reached today by
T. NJ. Jewell. head of The siriking shop
men, il was announced when the commit
Tee adjourned for lunch. Committeeman
declined 10 state the nature of the pueS-
finnS Jewell said il WAS only deci-
sion in part. and that the remainder Of
the proposals would he discussed al the
afternoon sessions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
MASKED MEN TAR
AND FEATHER MAN
AT CUSHING, OKLA.

CUSHING. Okla. Setp. lG.-Waltcr
Matthews. local attorney. who wa de-
fen'ed in the recent primary election
for the nominal on as state representa-
tive was seized last might by thir Y
masked men and was given Goa. Of tar
and feathers after having been severely
laShed.
Ills assaian's. Matthews told the
police. adv seh him rot TO talk any
mere about the K X X.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
FIGHTING AGAIN
STARTS IN DUBLIN
o~eTho Associated Press

LONDON. Sept 13.-Thc National
army guard NJ Mouniioy Prison in Dub
lin was attacked last night by irregnlars
The conflict lasted about half an hour
and resulted in several If the irregularS
being wounded. according tn re.iorfs re-
ceived in Relfnsf from Dublin AMI print.
I'd in The Evening Star
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
Fear Holy War
in Balkans to
be Proclaimed
CRy The Associated Press,

ATHENS. Greece. Sept. l3.-nisqui.
citing rumorS are afIoat on all sides caus-
ing great unca>incss among the Chris
tian populations in the Balkan countries
ia which there is large Mohammedan
population.
II is reported here that the Turks in
Thrace. encouraged by the successes ~
MuStapaa PaSha's army in Asia Minor
are engineering mn anti-ChriSiian move.
meGt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
TWO AviAT0RS KILLED

TITS 81. Ola. Sept. l3-Tommi,
Ueewer, Tucker. - wen known anna
irur flicr. and Archie j. StowcIl. -. pro-
fessional aviator. were instantly killed
late yesterday when their plane. piloie.l
hv Sinwell fell :i-0 feet. crashing into g
pastnre near here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
DIES FROM RATTLESNAkE BITE

VAN HORN. Texas. Sept l3.-
Kenneth Mckinney. aged q. whose home
j. III Houston. diel " a hosLital here
today from a rattlesnake bite He was
on trip 70 California with his parents
when bitten
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
CONDITION OF MRS.
HARDING CONTINUES
TO IMPROVE TODAY
fRv Tho Ar~-~'atei PressI

wAIIITNGTnN. ~. a.. Sept. 13.-
General appearances indicate rapid i'm
provement In Mrs. Irarding's condition.
according - = bulletin issued this morn
ing from the White House.
The bulletin s~-d Mrs. Harding had
quite comfortable night. sleeping
io~~e- with less Interruptions. Elimira-
tion increasing and tenderness Of SWELL
ing slowly subsiding.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
HOUSE Rejects COAL BILL

WASHINGTON. Sept. 13.--The house
Yesterday -"i"~frd the senate Substitutes
for the administration fact finding and
anti-profitering coal bill.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
SPOT COTTON MARKET

Dallas. 2oi0. strady. Houston. II %
steady; Galveston, 2l.n5. steady
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
AMUNDSEN NOW IN
WINTER QUARTERS
IS LATEST REPORT

NOME, Alaska. Sept 13.-Captain
Road ArnundSen. the Norwegian expIor.
er who left here on polar expedition ~
which he intends 70 make nm airpIane
flight To the pole. Is now in winter quar-
ierS n Wainwright on the Arctic ocean.
g. miles southwest ~ Point Barrow. &C.
cortling "a last communication from him
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
WEATHER FORECAST

brownsville and Vicinity: Cloudy ant
unsettled tonight aud Thursday: prob
ably showers. Light 10 moderate east r
erly winds ON the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
local Weather DATA

The following observations are for the
"t-heur period ending at a. m. today:
barometer at Z a. m. yesterday - -
barometer at a. IN. today. ~ 81
Highest temp~rafurc Yesterday 40 u"
awesr temperafnre last night a. on
I'recipifstion IN Z n. m. yesterday = =;
Precipitation 10 a. IN. today. OILS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13
An Erhibit

of the of the progressive merchants Of Brownsville
is contained in the Herald advertisements II will nav
you to study the advertisements before shopping.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. Sept. II.
- wet 'harg" was filed arainsi w. l..
Dry. here Tuesday. Federal officers al
iere they found = copper still and bar
rel Of mash on the Dry farm.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-13

Your orders Shipped Same Day
AS Received. Prices Right
ALAMO IRON WORKS
San Antonio, Texas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-08-10

Retha Denton spent Sunday at Chas.
McAhrens.
Mrs. Hugh Harding visited at E. w.
Fennington's Monday.
Earl Helsel and family motored to
Pratt last week for visit with home
folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Pennington
we're callers at G. S. Erlewine's Tues.
Hazel and Merit Pennington att
ended the birthday party at H. E
Dodd's Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert McLead were
callers at A. B. Pennington's Friday
evening.
Hazel and Merritt Pennington visit
ed with Doris and Herschel Weber
Tuesday.
w. N. Penrod and Chas. McAhrer
made business trip to Liberal last
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. M. Condit and fam
ily and Mrs. Harold Crum and chill
dren went to Condit ranch in beaver
County Saturday.
ED. Brier and family visited witt
home folks Sunday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-08-10
LIBERAL CHATAUQUA NOTES

H. l.. Carey representing Red
path-Horner, who furnish the pro-
gram for the Liberal Chatauqua As
sembly, which opens Friday, Aug rs,
was in the city this week comforting
with the local Association. "Chaut-
auqua is now an International Insti-
tuition, going into nearly every Eglish
speaking country and last year there
were over fifty million paid admis-
sions" said Mr.. Carey. Two big
themes, "World-Peace and Good Will"
and youth and the Community"
underlie the entire program Promin-
ent among the new school of forward
looking lecturers who will appear, is
Ruth Bryan Owen, Of Great Great
Britain, daughter of WILLIAM Jennings
Bryan, and claimed by many of her
admirers 60 excel her distinguished
father in wit, eloquence and personal
magnetism. AS the wife of a British
officer, Mrs. Owea, saw much service
in England and the colonies. She ac-
companied the Allied Army through
out the Eastern campaign, mached
bare headed into Jerusalem with AL
lenby's troops, and took part in the
twenty-third conquest of Jerusalem.
Mrs. Owen was present at the raising
of the flag of Christendom over the
site of the Ancient Temple, for the
first time since the great days of the
Knights Templar occupation. Her ad-
dress, "Modern Arabian Nights" is
replete with interest to students Of
MEDIEVAL, current and biblical history,
and is delivered always from the
standpoint Of cultured American
woman Of the West. DR.. e. T. Hager-
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-08-10
JANE GoUDE AT CHAUTAUQUA

The girl from the Golden West is a
new Redpath-Horner Star. Jane
Goude is making her bow to the Per-
mier Circuit. She is one of the most
recent acquisitions of the Redpath-
Homer Bureau.
Miss Goulde is Westerner, born in
Washington and reared in Washing
ton and California. Her work is I'M
like that of any other entertainer and
is characterized by a breeziness and
originality that has raised Miss Goude
to a very high position in her chosen
work.
Miss Goulde is endowed with one of
the most remarkable voices on the
platform She does not confine her
work to any particular style but gives
humorous and decidedly serious things
in the same program.