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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21

and all those interested in flood
control and reclamation at the house
of representatives at s o'clock next
Wednesday night, April 25. ] de-
sire a. many engineers from the
Valley and citizens interested as
possible TO come and be present at
said meeting. 1t il proposed at
this meeting to finally determine
the best methods of handling the
flood situation in the state and to
inaugurate and push forward by
legislative enactment the question
of controlling the flood water of
the state. and in my judgment that
is a matter which should receive
the attention Of all citizens Of the
Valley"
According to Brownsville res
idents interested in the proposed
legislation, an effort will be made
to have every part of the Valley
represented at the meeting. 1T Il
matter in which there should be
no further delay" was the state
ment made this morning by local
land owner, "and the Valley should
see that proper legislation il enact
ed at the special session. II we
have a good representation at this
meeting and the Valleys problems
are properly presented. there can be
little doubt that the necessary leg
islation can be secured, but we
must impress upon the legislature
that the legislation is of vital i'm
portance to the Valleys interests. "
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Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Mostly
cloudy tonight and Sunday. continued
mild temperature.
East Texas: Partly cloudy tonight,
warmer in north and west portions:
Sunday partly cloudy. Light to fresh
southerly winds on the coast
Weather Conditions
Low barometric pressure overlies the
country from the Plateau and southern
Rocky Mountain regions northeastward
across the Great Lake region well into
Canada. It's center of lowest pressure
was over Iowa with a barometer read
ing Of 1925 inches at Des Moines this
morning. This disturbance has caused
much cloudy and unsettled weather
practically throughout the country with
general rains within the last p hours
from the Gulf of Mexico northward 70
the Canadian border. Many thunder
storms with some heavy rains occurred
in the middle Gulf states.
II was warmer this morning over the
Southeastern. Eastern, and far Western
states. and cooler 70 colder over the
west-central states as far south as
southern Texas. In Kansas, Missouri. and
western Iowa IL was much colder with
temperature below freezing in western
Kansas. and frosts from the Texas Pan
handle northward into Nebraska.
The lowest temperature lats night al
Texas stations ranged from 80 at Am.
arrillo 70 72 AZ Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
WILL CONTINUE THE
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST
MICH. RELIGIOUS CULT

LANSING, Mich, April 21.-Thc
motion by the counsel for the Israel
ite House Of David that the proceed
ings against that religious cult be
quashed was denied in the circuit
court here today.
If the organization L. being used
as a cloak for fraud and deceit,
Judge Carr declared, 1t should be
thoroughly investigated. He stated
that he was not impressed by the
argument that the state cannot in
quire into its activities or that the
Ingham couny court has no juris-
diction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
DALLAS men TO
ARRIVE in CITY
THISAFTERNOON
Preparations Completed to
Make Their Stay in This
City a Pleasant One Will
Visit Matamoros Sunday

The Dallas Good viii excursion ar
rived in the Valley early this morning
and is spending the day in the upper
Valley towns. The excursionist left
Mission at o'clock. and after visiting
McAllen. Donna. San Juan. Pharr and
Weslaco had lunch at the Stewart club
house near Mercedes. one Of the most
attractive club houses in the Valley.
Stops were made nj La Fcria. and IIar-
lingcn. the cxcursionists arriving at the
latter city shortly after 3 o'clock. They
will spend an hour there ari arrive In
San Benito AZ 4, leaving San Rcnito in
tim. to get into Brownsville ~ 500.
Preparations for the entertainment OF
the Dallas business men have. been un-
der way for several days banis'nnd
has been arranged on the vacant lot be-
twcen Ninth and Tenth streets on Eiiz-
aheth street. and screen also put up
on which moving pictures of Dallas and
the c;sy's industries will be shown.
Approximately $50 Dallas business men
are on the excursion. accompanied by
one Of the best bands az that city. the
train being made Up Of ten cars.
The eNcursionists will remain here
until Monday morning. and Sunday "
be devoted to visiting points Of interest
III Brownsville and Matamoros. conclud-
ing with n supper in Matamoros Sunday
night.
Following Is the excursion persrnrel
rs announced nv the Dallas Chamber q
Commerce:
Ado'nhuS Iiatcl- r. l.. Winfrey. di-
rector ~ publicity
American Exchange National Bank
I'll w. plarkenshin. cashier.
T. +. Avery Sors rlow COMPANY
Stanley Crahh manager. and g. T. Ray.
factory manager.
Rarnhnri Bros 4 Spindler-fIortnn
W BranSford mrnnger
Baron RroiherS. Millinery Company
u. A Rogers. secretary treasurer.
4. VI felo 4 Co-Tcd Dcalcy. rep
sentative.
Batter Bros-H G. IIiII. sales man
aser.
tity National Bank Waverly.
Briggs. vieepr-Sident and Ray Mes
hitt vice president.
J. W. Crowdns. Drug Company T..
A. Jonnuhue manager cigar depart
meni
rullum 4 Eoren Company-W- r.
Wilson. secretary treasurer.
nallns Chamber of Commerce
Charles Saville. general manager. and Nj.
j \orreil
Dallas Dispatch Lewis w. bailey.
editor.
Dallas National Hank--John &. Jester.
assistant cashier.
Dallas News and Journal Walter
Hornaday and Curtis Ninson. repreSen-
tafives
Dallas Power and Light Company
&. W. Davis. vice president and general
manager.
Dallas Times IIcrald-R H. VIII
liams. staff correspondent.
Davis Hat Company X. H. Dugan.
secretary treasurer.
tContinued on Page Three
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new DETOUR ON
CAMERON COUNTY
!, ROAD IS OPENED

Ia FERIA. Texas. April PA new
defour on the Cameron county highway.
which was made necessary by the con
sfrucfion work started on this section
of the highway. has been opened just
east of this place. The detour j. ap
proximately six miles in length. and i
l autilized 10 take care Of the traffic over
&sbout a mile Of the new highway.
An effort will he made 10 secure a
new route for the detour. aS the pre-
sent route makes il necessary for the
traffic to 60 about five miles out of the
way to reach this point. and as the de-
tour will probably be in use for almost
two months, the long route will prove
quite n hardship upon travellers IN this
SECTION of the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
UNDERWAY In MERCEDES

MERCEDES. Texas. April 2l.-Mcr-
cedes i making many improvements IN
IT. streets this spring. A new fnrins of
tarvia has been placed on the paved
sections in the business part Of town,
and several streets are being gravcled.
One fthc most important improve
mentS l. the gravcling ~ the street "a
the northern limits If the city which l.
utilized for the main Valley traffic
This street has been badly rufied as
a result IL the heavy traffic and nj
times has been almost impossible. but
a good topping Of gravel will make Y
one rf the best parts Of the Vale,
highway.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
MANY HOMESEEKERS
ARRIVE In VALLEY

MERCEDES. Texas, April 20.-Ap-
proximately 600 homeseekers have ar
rived in this section Of the Valley within
the past twenty -four hours. and over
10 ears from IIarlingen. la Fcria.
Mercedes. WcsIaco and Donna are in use
showing them the sights Of the Valley
Practically all the land companies OF
southern IIidaIgo ana northern Cameron
counties have homcsrekcrS among The
nsmber. Practically all If thcri are from
north Texas and Oklahoma. and they are
unanimous in expressing their approval
OF the Valley:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
PLAN new RAILROAD
FROM THREE RIVERS
TO MIRANDA; REPORT

WASHINGTON. ID. c., April 21.-
Plans for new railroad in the oil
fields Of Texas have been filed for
approval with the interstate COM
merce commission today by the San
Antonio and Mexican Railroad Com
mission, a new corporation which
will be controlled by the interests
which now own the San Antonio,
Uvalde and Gulf system. 1t is pro-
posed to construct ITO miles Of line
running from Three Rivers to Miran-
do. with a branch to Laredo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
Dancers Sent to
Hospital After 48
Hours Dancing

WASHINGTON. ID. c. April 2i.--
Gne man and two women were sem
to hospital after coliapsing NJ the
end Of ortyeight hours of dancing
in a contest under way in this city.
Florence Gentry. age 10. collaps-
cd shortly after midnight ard was
assisted off the floor. exhausted and
hystericaI- About an hour later Mr.
and Mrs. Wallace McndenhalI, who
had been dancing since Wednesday
night collapsed and were sent to the
hospital. Physicians stated that they
believed the three were suffering
only from acute exhaustion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
JUAREz GAMING
HOUSES REFUSE
TO CLOSE DOORS

Ell PASO. Texas. April 2l.--The
Juarcz bridges will he closed Sun
day at pm. as keno hall and slot
machine operators had declared they
intended To continue to operate until
their concessions expire. was the sub
stance of telegram sent yesterday
to General Y. Elias Gales. secretary
of the interior. ~ ]. VI. Davila,
Juarez immigration chief.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
RAILROAD men GET
A RAISE IN SALARY
AFTER CONFERENCE

CINCINNATI. Ohio. April 2l.--An
agreement providing 70 ran increase Of
approximately $,3on nmnnthly for EN-
ploycs Of the Clevsland, Cincinnati,
Chicago and 81. Louis railway. who are
represented in the brotherhood of main
tenance Of way men and railway shop
laborers. was announced officially to-
day by the railroad
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
LORD ROBERT CECIL
In CONFERENCE WITH
PRES. HARDING TODAY

WASHINGTON. ID. c. April 2l-Lord
Robert Cecil, one of the leading fig
ures in the activities Of the League Of
Nations. had half hours conference
today with President Harding. but re-
fused to discuss his visit, except to
say that the call had been very pleas
ant one.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21

WASHINGTON. u. e.. April IL
Renewed assurances regarding protcc-
tion of the rights II foreigners which
has proved the chief stumbling block in
the way ii recognition of pbrcEon ~
this governm,n.. have been sent 10
Washington. and have apparently have
been received BY officials here as nm
important sI.p IN the right direction.
The views Al Washington on the subject
have been made known 10 the Sunerlin
American embassy IN Mexico City and
discussions are in progress there which
are expected ~ lead ID public an
nuuncement within a few days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
OVER MILE AND HALF
OF PAVING COMPLETED

More than a mile and half Of paving
has been laid on the south paving pro-
ject. figures given out today show,
while nearly a quarter Of a mile has
been completed on the north end. where
paving Is just getting under rapid
headway.
The r. r. McElwra'h paving company
has laid s5S2 feet of paving on u o
south end. No more paving has been
opened up for traffic. and II will Be
nearly month before traffic will be
allowed to 20 over the paving. !.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
CROPS In HIDALGO
ARE LOOKING FINE

PIIARR. Texas. April o1--Crops ~
all parts Of IlidaIgo connty are looking
fine. hnt there N no Sp.tion ~ th.
Valley which can Surpas> the pharr-
Alamo district. where approximately
10ooo acres are in cultivation this year.
Throughout thiS entire district the
cotton and broomrorn stand Is almost
perfect and with favorable weather a
tremendous crop will be- mafurcd
lharr Alamo farmers assert that this
district will IN the premier cotton pro-
dueing section Of the Valley this year
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
Flood Control Meeting
Will be Held at Austin
Wednesday, ,LewisReports

An conference reclamation
sion OF such will be
and other sections Of the
VIII be held at Austin Wednesday night will
state and federal reclamation
Legislature and others interested in these subjects
A. L. to
the
state
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
MITCHELL IS GIVEN
DEATH SENTENCE BY
JURY THIS MORNING

WACO. Texas. April 2l.-The
jury. after dcliberating since .
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, at IL
o'clock today convicted Roy Nit
clfell Of the murder of Mrs. Lula
Barker at Concord on February of
last year, assessing the punishment
at death.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
CANADIAN CITY
SWEPT BY FLOOD
tBy The Associated Press)

WINNIPEG. Canada. April a1.--
Flood conditions M Portage In Prairie.
where the Assinboine river has over
flowed IT, hanks. were reported serious
today. The railroad yards and the
residential section ~ the city have been
swept by the flood waters. and resi-
dents have ben forced 10 use boats 10
get to places Of safety.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
OF
CLAIR A PHILLIPS
MAY Be REQUESTED

WASHINGTON. u. G. April 2l.---As o
preliminary 70 formal request for ex.
tradition. the State Department has
opened negotiations with the Hondurian
government TO establish the identity Of
the suspect residing at Tcgusigalpa.
who is believed TO be Clara Phillips the
convicted hammer murderess who cs-
capped from Jail in California
The departments decision was reach
cd as the result Of request from Gov.
ernor Richardson of California The
first step was made by the request that
the Honduran government hold the sus-
pect pending cxtradition. Such N re-
quest. IL was said today. would be made
to the Tcgucigalpa authorities by the
American misinter there.
SACREAfENTO. Calf. Anril 21.--
A woman closely resembling Mrs. Clara
Phillips. convicted hammer murderess
who eScaDed from the Los Angeles
county Jail. j. guest M n hotel In
Tegucigalpa. Honduras. according 10 q
telegram received here yesterday by
Gov. Friend Richardson from the state
department nj Washington 4
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
THREE KILLED WHEN
TALC MINE CAVES In

RALEIGH. y. 4. April 21.-Thrce per
sons were killed when tslc mine owned
by the Standard Mineral Company in
Moore county cavcd in today. according
10 information received by the Norfolk
& Southern Railroad officials from their
agent at Hemp.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21

COLLEGE ASSOCIATION
HAS BUSINESS MEETING

FORT WORTH. Texas. April 2i Pre-
liminary to the annual stnte collcgiate
oratorica contest tonight delegates
from nine Texas universities and col
leges held brs ness session this morn
ing. Edwin Elliott Of the Texas Chris
tian University, Is president Of the as
sociation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
RUSSIAN EARTHQUAKE
WRECKS FACTORIES
CBy The Associated Press)

MOSCOW. April 2i. - Russian
newspapers today report that an
earthquake an April l5, at Petropav-
lovosk. in the Kamchak region, prac-
tically wrecked that city Reports
state that two factories. a hospital
and several residences were carried
into the sea. The number of casual
ties has not been learned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
MOVING PICTURE
ACTORS MARRIED

Los ANGELES. Calf. April 2l.-Mar.
jcric Daw. the motion picture actress,
and Alfred Edwards Sutherland, actor
and director. were married last night
and were back to work makirsy pictures
today.
In obtaining the license Miss Daw
gave her name as Marguerite House,
and her age a. 21. The bridegroom gave
his age as &C.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
BIG HAUL OF DRUGS.

MONTREAL April 2l.->cizure BY
the British authorities in mid-ocean
Of a drug smuggIer. transporting $500.
ooo worth of narcotics from Germany
10 Canada for distribution here and in
the United States. was disclosed by the
police Yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21

AUSTIN. Texas. April 2l.-Texas to-
day observed one of her most signifi-
cant holidays. San Jacinto Day.
Eighty-seven years ago, April p. 1896
General Sam Houston with $50 Texans
defeated the Mexicans under Santa
Anna. with about 1900 men. killed up
ward Of $50 and taking the remainder
including Santa Anna. prisoner. This
battle is recognized as marking tho
emancipation of Texas from Mexican
rule.
BY act of the legislature. San Jacinto
Day is a legal holiday and the act pro-
vides that all state offices shall close
in Observance Of the day
Official observance of the holiday
this year will be marked by the visit OF
the members Of both houses of the
Thirty-eighth legislature. in special ses-
sion. TO Houston. which received its
name from the general who led the
victorious forces in the memorable bat
tie. and thence to the San Jacinto bat
tlefield. where celebration will COM
memorate the events that transpired
there
Governor Pat NJ. Neff. of Texas and
1oFcfnbf r.. Lee tEtukit. OF NiEiuiA,
are scheduled to deliver addresses.
Observance Of San Jacinto Day will
be more or less general throughout the
state. schools and Give organizations
participating.
Early in the morning of April 81. 1886,
General Houston sent Deaf Smith. cell
ebrated Texas scout. with several men.
to destroy Vince's bridge across the
bayou over which the Mexican army
had passed, thus cutting off their on-y
avenue of escape. Then the Texas forces
began their advance.
Two cannon. the Twin Sisters" pre-
sented to the Republic of Texas by the
city of Cincinnati, Ohio, started the as
sault upon the Mexicans.
Amid shouts Of Remember the
Alamo" and Remember Goliad," bat
ties in which Texas forces were mas
sacred, the troops Of the republic rout-
ed the followers of the Napoleon Of
the West" as Santa Anna called HIM
self The Mexicans finding the bridge
destroyed. plunged into the bayou. where
many were drowned or slain by their
pursuers. General Houston was wound
ed in the ankle and his horse was shot
Santa Anna attempted TO escape. but
on the morning Of April %. hiding in
the long grass with blanket over his
head, he was found and was taken TO
the quarters Of General Houston.
A compact was drawn up in which
Santa Anna agreed never to take UP
arms against Texas. TO order all Mexi-
can troops in Texas TO return home and
cause all captured property to be re-
turned In consideration Of the fulfill
ment of these terms Santa Anna was to
be liberated. Because Of the popular in
dignation~ toward the Mexican chief
tain. President Burnet detained him for
a time, but he was released by Gener-
Hl Houston and sent 20 Washington in
July. 1897, and from there he returned
to Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
FRENCH ARE ENTERPRlsING

With the evident expectation of at-
trasfing American visitors. nm enter
prising Paris taxicab concern has paint
ed n number Of its ears a bright yellow.
All the drivers speak English and many
American taxicab innovations are az
passengers disposal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21

ST. LOUIS. Mo. April 2l.- Bonds to-
falling $4,000 more than the $2.3O0.-
worth Of securities originally reported
stolen in the daring mail truck robbery
here April ?. were accounted for today
following q check by police and post
office inspectors Of the loot recovered
last night ~ the home of Wm. r. Doer-
ing. alleged gangstcr, in s. Louis
county. IL was announced tonight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
Millionaire Dies.
- - - - -
of Starvation, His
- - - - -
Wealth Untouched

Bv The AssOciafed Prcssl.
GENEVA. Switzerland. April 2i.-
Gottlc.b Stauffer. "A millionaire.
died here yesterday. of starvation.
with check hooks and promis sorry
notes, all denoting his great wealth.
litterinn the cot in tht single room
of his large villa which he used.
Stauffer was unmarried. and he has
no known heirs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
TWO KILLED WHEN
AIRPLANE CRASHES

DAYTON. April 2i.-A Martin bomb
er fell nrhr bank of the great Miami
river today resulting in the death OF
two persons and injury Of four others
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
OIL OPERATORS
ANXIOUS TO GET
BONDSMADEOUT
Scores Of Indicted Promoters
and Their Bondsmen Be-
siege Federal Offices at
Fort Worth Today
(By The Associated Press.)

FORT WORTH. Texas, April 21.-In-
dicted oil operators and their bondsmen
besicged the federal building today, ar
ranging for the freedom Of those in
dicted. following yesterdays action OF
the grand jury in returning mail fraud
bills against rinety-two different in
dividuals. representing eighteen firms
with a capitalization of over S300.000,-
600.
The average bond Of those indicted
was around $1,000. The trials Of the in
dicted men will start about May Is, II
was stated BY United States District
Attorney Zwiefel today. IL will require
more than a year for all the hearings
to be completed it was stated.
The indictments returned against
those connected with the General Lee
Development interest charges that the
promotions were manipulated BY using
as figurehead an elderly man. Gen.
eral Robert A. Lee. a man, according to
the indictments, who was held forth
fraudulently 10 the public as q descend
ant Of the famous Lees Of colonial
days. and General Robert +. Lee. the
famous Confederate general.
Dates for the trials Of the indicted
oil promoters and the question of in
viting special Judge 70 take the bench
for part Of the trials will be discussed
today at "A conference between United
States Judge James Wilson and District
Attorney Zweifel. "Wc want N rive MI
the defendants speedy trial." Zweifel
stated in announcing that he and Judge
Wilson would meet M once.
FORT WORTH. Texas. April 21.--
Charging that his political enemies had
him indicted in order 10 disqualify him
for the postmastership Of Fort Worth,
for which position hr had been recon-
mended by high state republicans. r. G.
kingsbnry last night admitted that his
chances for the appointment were ex-
caedingly slim. Tie was one of the
ninetytwo men indicted by the federal
grand jury.
Three months ago kingsbury's ap-
pointment was held up by the president
while an investigation Of his oil connec-
tions were made.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
PART OF LOOT
OF MAIL TRUCK
ROBBERS FOUND

ST LOUIS. No. April 2i--About
$4,000 of the S2.303. .367 in securities OBJ
tanned w the bandits who robbed a
mail truck here on April .. are in the
hands Of reputable brokerage houses.
postoffiee inspectors announced to-day.
These brokers are believed 10 have pur-
chased the securities from agents Of
the robbers. the inspectors said, and
they were ignorant Of the fact that they
had been stolen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
PRES. HARDING WILL
MAKE SPEECH in IDAHO
nv The Associated Press }

WASHINGTON. d. G. April 21.--
President Harding today promised SEN
ator Borah that he would make an ad-
dress in Idaho during his western speak
ing trip. The city in which he will ap-
pear has not yet been selected
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-21
Public Announcement
ON Mexican Policy IS
Expected IN FeaU DAYS

WASHINGTON. H. L. April IL
Public announcement regarding Ini-
ted States relations with Mexico
were said today BY an authorized
administration spokesman to be ex-
pertcd within n few days.
Amy statement on the question at
this time. he added. would probab-
~ be embarrassing and might en-
danger the success Of the under
taking now In the stage Of final adj
iustment-