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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
LARGE ACREAGE
TO Be PLANTED
AT HARLINCEN
Acreage During Coming Sea-
son Expected to Exceed
That Of any Previous
Year

HARLINGEN. Texas. Nov. 15.--At
the office 0f Cameron County Water
Improvement District Number One az
IIaflingcn. applications for water for the
Crop Year VI 1924 have been received
amounting to 1s.32S.5S acres. These
applications were filed prior fO Novem
Der TO- and ii conditions hold the same
this year a. in past years represent
about one-half I'D two-thirds 0f the total
"a reage ~ be planted during ihe coming
year.
The acreage ~ applied fOr in Che
above amount n made up Cf various
crops a. follows: 1a.336.s1 acres of
GOTTEN: .5SU.2 acres of orchard; l.473.57
acres Of corn: 7l5.5 acres az cabbage:
596 acres OF miscellaneous truck crops
nfluding beet~, carrots. lettuce onions
cauliflower. beans, eic.: 5J6.5 acres Of
feed StuffS and 2O4 acres of tomatoes
The fetal acreage cf truck crops. In
clndiug cabbage. will. in all probability
~ planted ~ cotton as soon aS the crop
II removed in the spring. Approximately
TWO thirds tf the land in cultivation in
the Ilarlngen district will w planted tu
cotton and with the present high price
being received for the staple farmers In
the Valley win IN MI probability plant
all OF the land they can get In cotton.
The land for rent sign IA the Har-
Iingen district II thing W. the past.
During the past year every acre that
could Ne secured was planted to cotton
and this year will see even more land
planted 20 the big crop Of the Valley.
The liaringcn irrigation district H.
composed of approximately 10000 acres
Of land Of which approximately $4,000
acres H. irrigable land. Uf this total
net irrigable acreage The district Il pre-
pairing 10 water from 15,00O 10 1880
acres IN 1874. and with this acreage in
view the district now has two dredges
operating. cleaning out the main canals
and main branch feeders Recently the
district purchased a Ruth dredge and i
has hecn operating steadily since about
the first of September and only recently
the contract was let 10 Joe Ballinger for
dredging the main canal for several miles.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Cloudy TO
partly cloudy tonight and Friday: colder
tonight.
East Texas: Fair and colder tonight:
frost in interior. Friday fair Light
noFthcrly winds on the coast.
Weather Conditions
Light to heavy rains occurred over
the eastern two-thirds of Texas within
the last "a hours and it was still rain
ing along thu coast at the morning OBJ
servatior. Occasional light local rains
occurred also throughout tht Mississippi
Valley. Over the baIancu or the United
States the weather continued fair 10
partly cloudy under the influence Of
moderately high barometrir pressure
practically throughout the country. II
was somewhat colder this morning from
the Rockies" 20 the Mississippi river
and southwark TO the lower Rio Grande
Valley and slightly warmer over the
southeastern states and in the far
Northwest.
The lowest temperature last night at
Texas stations ranged from - at Am
~,flfo fo 60 NJ Erovfa s.ri lie
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
ENGLAND CONDEMNS
PERMIT TO CROWN
PRINCE TO RETURN

LONDON. Nov. Ia Lord Grove.
British ambassador 10 France. win in
form the allied ctnn II of ambassadors
today that his government j. prepared to
join the allies IN n collective note -
Germany ccndemning the return ~ the
former German crown prince j. inilnical
TO peace and order in Germany and as
an infracfion Of the punitive clauses of
the treaty of Versailles.
Great Britain. however. will not 70
- far n 20 associate herself with any
demand by the allies for the expulsion q
the crown prince. as the British govern
ment believes il woud he futile 10 make
such a demand NJ this jun lurc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
SHOW SUPPLY OF
POISON LIQUOR
is INCREASING

WASHINGTON, y. &. Nov. Is. An
alarming picture ~ The darrcr lurking
In the poisonous liquor being sold
Throughout the country was painted to-
day by Dr. J. NJ. Doran. head III the in-
dustfial alcohol and chemical bureau or
The internal revenske.
Samples of liqror seized IN the vicini-
" OF Washington Dorsn says, were an
alyzed in the laboratories Of the treas
pry depai ment. and show very serious
deterioration in quality. even for illicis
spirits, less than enc per cent Of All the
liquors tested proving genuine
A year ago. Df Doran stated. the de-
partmcnt estimated that At least tws
per cent 81 the seized liquors was good
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
ORYAN STATES
HE WILL SHOW
FORBES RECORD

WASHINGTON. ID. q. Nov a. Stirred
~ CHARLES $. Forbes charges against
the committees counsel, John Organ
told the nate commitsce investigating
me Veterans bureau today that he cx-
pec'ed ~ prove conclusively the whole
truth w Moitimer's charge that Forbes
WAS one Of the gang Of conspiratoss
who were tied together check and jDwl.
~ defIaud she government.
IA expect 20 further show. Organ
4aid, THAT this criminal conduct was in
corsonance with his previous life rec
ord. "
The statement ~ Organ was made
Immediately upon resumption of the
ncaring today Ryan Is the committee
general counsel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15

box at the express office. The boy
stated that the man had given rim
25 cents 10 take the box to the ex-
press offire, and gave .:,cd de-
scription Of the individual. Corpus
Christi and San Antonio officials
are confident that an arrest will
soon be made.
No motive for the killing could
be supplied by any members ,of the
Barnes family.
Mr. Barnes was instantly killed and
the young son was fatally injured In
the explosion. which occurred at the
Barnes home, On North Broadway at
1880 o'clock yesterday The lads neck
was broken in theN explosion. and al
though Ne was breathing family when
picked from the debris caused By the
explosion. died before hc could be taken
20 the sanitarium. Mrs. Barnes was In
jured being cut about the neck, face
and head by flying glass and timbers,
while q Mexican servant girl employed
at The home also received serious in
iurics.
Mrs. Barnes and the servant girl were
rushed 10 the sanitarium Immediately
after the explosion, and after having
her wounds treated and dressed Mrs.
Barnes returned 10 her home The Mex
lean girl remained az the sanitarium.
The noise Of the explosion could be
heard practically MI over the city. and
the force. OF the explosion completely
demolished q section OF the rear por-
ion 0f the Barnes home. Thee kitchen
and another room In the rear part of
the house were partially demolished,
with furniture in these two rooms be-
ing spIintered. while the interior OF the
other rooms in the Barnes home were
torn up from the force Of the expl0-
sion.
Window panes in houses in the inn
mediate vicinity Of the Barnes home
were shattered by the explosion. while
hole was blown in the kitchen floor
0f the home Of J. II. Pendrom, immc-
diately south of the Barnes residence.
The force of the explosion rocked the
houses in many parts of Corpus Christi
while business houses in the lower sec
tion az the city were also rocked by
the blast.
Eiremcn, police officials, county ofii-
cials and rangers rushed 10 the scene
Of the disaster immediately and worked
frantically extricating the bodies Of Mr.
Barnes and his son from the debris.
blush blaze that was said to have start
ca directly after the explosion was
quickly cxtinguirhed BY the fircmcn.
Mr.. Barnes was killed instantly be-
irg thrown approximately ten feet from
the point where he had ieen standing
when opening the box, and hurled
against the side of the house the force
of the impact crushing in the heavy tim
hers OF which the wall was constructed
Both or his legs were blown off, one "a
his arms was severed, and the other arm
was badly mangled. In addition several
holes were made IN his chest. apparently
BIZ debris. The clothing was torn from
his body.
Tire little hoy was found buried be-
meath the spintered timbers, clutching
hs small dor ID hi breast. TIL boys
meek was broken and he died on the way
to the sanitarium. The dead dog was
removed from the boys arms before the
lad was taken to the hospital.
tCnnrinucd en- page three.l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
ILLINOIS DOCTOR
SEIZED BY MASKED
MEN AND WHIPPED

HARRISBURG. Ill.,. Nov. ls--Do
,or :. :. smith. physician Of isair'sh'
near here. was whipped last nlgh' ~
c;rh, masked men il was learned today
rrhe uhyxician was coming out 81 par
her shop when the men seized INN. an"
,osS.d him into a waiting aEtomrbiie-
They drove 10 a SECLUDED spot on.
side the city and beat him with 'he'f
f;ss after Iecturins him. he said. ioI
the manner IN which he had condue'e"
,,;nself toward his family
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
BALDWIN SAYS
SITUATION IS
VERY DIFFICULT.

LONDON. Nov. l5.-Primc Minister
Stanley Baldwin. in answer 10 the labor
motion Of censure In the house Of COM
mors today. said with reference to the
Ruhr and separations situation that HE
had spared no pains to let 1t be known
70 Great Bsitains allies that the Brit
ish people would not continue indefinite
IS 20 maintain the spirit necessary for
cooperation ia the present condition were
allowed I'd continue.
Baldwin also declared that il might
be difficult 70 maintain indefinitely the
efforts 70 work together with allies who
made il so difficult
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
FARMER KILLS WIFE; SUICIDES

CORSICANA. Texas. Nov. l5--Jim
Berry. age IS. farmer. killed his wife.
ace 30. by striking her on the head with
u flat iron this morning. He then killed
himself with small calibrc rifle. the
double tragedy occurred ~ the Berry
home near Kerens. The couple are SUR
vivcd hy their two sons. aged and io.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
POLICE BELIEVE
THREE LOOTERS OF
BANK in CUSTODY

HAsRISBi-R re. MI. Nov. H.. Three
men suspected of roiyhing the Burnt
Prairie State Bank ~ $1DMuD MhHdas
night. were eap'urr4 here lat night. Il
few hours bef' ~ "A plan 60 rob the
Carrier Mills bank cuud ~ carried out
according 70 Sheriff Small.
The pri~on.H gave their names ~
brvillc Sample ~ Michigan CITY. ~.
diana: q. T.. Osler of Taslorvillr.
IllinciS: and john Sanders The latter.
according "a the sIieriffs men. j. be-
lseved % b. John Sam If this city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
DENVER NOT in
RACE FOR c. 0.P.
NATIONAL MEET

WASHINGTON. u. G.. Nov. d.
Denver. heretofore regarded a~ N strong
contender for the republican national
cf convention next year. failed 10 submit
an invitation when the special subcom
mitee of the republican national COM
mittee met here today 90 receive con-
vrntinn bids
Members of the subcommittee said
they were uncertain whether the failure
would definitely exclude Denver from
considerations
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
DEATH RESULTS FROM
FALL FROM A WAGON

WACO. Texas. .>pv. IA fall of
fifteen feet from the top Of hay wagon
resulted III the death id hospital here
today of H. &. Carrico. age 90. The ar
cidrnt occurred az noon az Agiiiila. The
wagon on viii Carriro was seated
struck rough place or reck. causing
him 10 lost h;S balance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
four KILLED ON
CROSSING HKEN
train HITS CAR

NEWARK, Ohio. Nov. ~. Four men
residing al Columbus. Ohio. were killed
soday when the automobile in which
they were riding was struck On cross
ing by Pennsylvania passcng train
az Fraxeyburk, northeast OF hers. The
dead are Henry Campbell. Oscar Nos
vile. J. r. Turner and Harry Watson.
The mcn were driving with the cgg-
tnins down on the car and il ~ ns
sumed they did not see The approaching
train.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
SUPREME COURT
GIVES DECISION
CONTEMPT CASE

AUSTIN. Texas. Nov. ~. A decision
that Attorney ". Z. hin of Houston and
Henry Fox. president Of the Houston
National bank. in cr1tcnpt of court,
was handed down by the supreme court
today ns the result of gaFnishment pro-
crtding in district court growing out Of
the prison note case.
Punishment WAS omitted because tn
def ndants disclsimcd any intention to
violate the order Of the court. bat
costs were assessed against tn bank
The other defendants in the case were
hold not guilty Of contempt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
JUDGE baltimore
HEAD OF BAPTIST
GEN. CONVENTION

GALVESTON. Texas. Nov 15--Judge
d. :. baltimore az Austin was elected
president of the Texas baptist general
convention al the opening Of the annual
convention here tsday.
Judge I.aftimcre viii succeed Doctor
]. u. Sandifor Of Abilene. Iattimore's
~ tion was made unanimous. Thrsvice
presidents elected are: Rev. y. ". Win
free Of Houston. Rev. r. r Adams n
Galveston. and Rev u. H. Lyons a San
Angelo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
MASKED BANDITS
LOOT OFFICE and
SECURE PAY ROLL

Three masked bandits today held uf two
clerks of The Consolidated Coal Com
pany here ami escaped with $1,000 Of
the company'S pay rcll.
The clerks were stopped ia front uf
the company's office after having gone
~ the hank 70 secure the mrncy fur the
nnrrnll
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
DEATH SENTENCE
GIVEN LEADERS In
GREEK REVOLUTION

ATHENS. Greece. Nev. l5.Ihe mill
tary court az Eieusis has sentenced t.
death Generals leonard pnulos and Gar
galidas and Majors AvFambos and Nic1-
lareas. leaders Of the recent revolution
IN movement against the Greek govern
for long terms.
Many other officer of hi.-h rank who
were involved Ill The rcvols hav, been
sentenced 10 imprisonment for life or
for long erms.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
MUSIC STUDENT LOSES
SUIT AGAINST KIRBY

NEW YORK. Nov 10 Miss Olga
Ralph. music student from Evans
vile. Ind. lest her suit fer $1,000 against
John Kirby. president of The Southern
Tariff Association and the head * one
of The largest lumber companies IN
Texas. whom she accused in an action
filed lat March. with failure to fulfill nm
alleged agreement 70 pay her $500 per
month.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
Officers Find Clue and Arrest
of Perpetrator Corpus Christi
Bomb Outrage is Expected
Funeral cfJ. A. Barnes and Little
Son, Victims of the Bomb Plot,
Held at Corpus Christi Today.
(By The Associated Press)

CORPUS CHRISTI Texas Nov l5The double funeral Of ~ a.
killed yesterday the Barnes home
the will be held this after
the city win closed
the funeral will be Of the held here
officials San Antonio
the fatal box shipped continuing their search for
described b. Juan Morales 14yearold
who the who had delivered the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
DECLARES GERMANY NOT
TO REPUDIATE TREATY

BERLIN. Nov 1J-Offirial quarters
here dismiss A. wholly ,unfonnded the re-
ports circulated abroad tu fhr effect
that the German government has decided
~ repndiate the treaty Of Versailles in
iIx entirety.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
SON SHOOTS FATHER

LAKELAND. Fla. Nov. 1J.-C. :.
Whirplr. a music store dealer here. was
shot and killed early today a. nv lay
sleeping in hiS home. Police invesiigat-
ing the case reported that Nhipnlr wAa
shot ~ his ~on while the latter was
walking in his sleep.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
PONY EXPRESS RIDER DEAD

GAN FRANCISCO. Calf. NOV. b.
william Pridham, age 81. one Of the last
II not the last Of the famous pony ex-
-,ress riders, died at his home at Ala
media. near here, yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
FRIENDS OF M'ADOO
WILL NOMINATE HIM
FOR THE PRESIDENCY

fBv The Associated Press)
OMAHA. Neb. Nov. i5---Commcni-
ing on the statement made in Chi
cago to-day BY David RorlscII az
RaTcrna. 0hio, that the friends Of
William q. NcAGoo intend a. nom
mate linn as the demwralic candi-
da:c for the presidency. McAdoo
said here to-day: Rockwell has
stated the situation accurately
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15
WHY ADVERTISING PAYS

"Come in, Mrs. Brown See hat bought at the "X
only ~" for
only $780," "Sale Have they sale on?" 1T yeser-
days Herald $500 month by watching the sale
Newman 10 9i2
Adams Brownsville
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-15

supplies and complete rigs In
stock We can give you better SER
vice day or night. rrv our service.
ALAMO IRON WORKS
San Antonio.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-03

forcement OF prohibition.
The regulatory prohibition meas
ure gives police officials and county
officers more power to enforce the
Eighteenth amendment, and imposes
heavy fines and penalties for viola
tons. 1t does not affect soft drink
establishments or manufacturers of
proprietary medicines, operating I'M
der government permits.
The measure carries drastic provi-
sions for the punishment of persons
apprehended while transporting IL
quor, and makes II felony punish
able by sentence to the state peni-
Tertiary for anyone to manufacture,
sell or give away "moonshine, hootch,
or corn whiskey," that causes loss of
life, sight, or Is the cause Of MAIN
ing an imbiber of the liquor. Physi-
clans are not permitted, under the
provisions of the bill. to charge more
for liquor prescriptions than for 9TH
er prescriptions.
A measure introduced by Mrs. Mel :
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-03

Gene T. Smith, representative from st.
Louis county, and enacted. permits
cities, towns and villages to enact or
dinances to aid in the enforcement OF
the federal prohibition laws within
their territory.
Nebraska
Nebraska enacted two laws on pro-
hibition at the last session. One
makes bootleggers or persons who
give away liquor liable for damages
growing out of its consumption, eth
er to the person drinking 1t, or be-
cause Of any act committed by him
while under its influence. The other
makes 1t prima facie evidence of guilt
when any person has Illicit liquor in
a private dwelling. or when he breaks
bottles or containers or throws them
away or pours out the contents when
about to be arrested for violation of
the prohibition law.
North Dakota.
North Dakota's recent legislature
rote into the statutes virtually all
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-03

the provisions OF the federal prohibit
ton enforcement laws. thus insuring
state prosecution Of liquor cases in
dependently Of federal action. It also
adopted a clause permitting each ply
stefan in the state to have five gal
Ions, of liquor a year for prescription
use.
Ohio.
Two prohibition bills were passed
by the Ohio legislature and signed by
Governor Donahey.
One bill classifies as second degree
murder the act Of . 1ishing death
dealing liquor. makes the manufac-
ture of distilled liquor a felony, makes
the soliciting of orders for liquor a
felony. and the solicitor equally gull
ty with the person selling 1t.
The other enacts into the state
laws the federal paddock" clause.
This would permit Ohio courts to or
der locked up for period of not
more than one year premises de-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-03

eating liquor. The law explains that
II is also illegal to possess any APP
paratus, implements, machine or de-
vice. jugs and other containers used In
the manufacture or storing of liquor.
1t further provides that the destruc-
ton Of any apparatus, implement or
machine, any recipe, formula or d.
rections, or any container, is prima
facie evidence that these were for use
In connection with the manufacture or
possession of liquor, and that any
building wherein liquor is sold is SUBJ
ject to abatement proceedings and
closing for any kind of use for one
gear.
Missouri
More stringent enforcement of pro-
hibition laws was proposed in seven
bills introduced in the recent session
of the Missouri legislature. Two of
the important measures passed in
clude general regulatory prohibition
act and an act providing that cities
may pass ordinances to aid in the en-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-03
aflchigan

No prohibition bills were passed
Three were introduced with the spon.
sorship OF the Michigan Anti-Saloon
league, suggesting that driving while
intoxicated be made a felony, furnish
ing poisonous liquor punishable as
manslaughter. and that proprietors OF
soft dring establishments and pool
rooms be required TO waive their
rights under the search and seizure
laws. All passed one branch, but died
in committee in the other.
Minnesota
With the passage of amendments by
the 1928 legislature to prohibition
laws In effect, Minnesota stands out
pre-eminently in having the most
drastic prohibition laws of any state
In the Union.
Under the provisions of the new
laws 1t is illegal to possess formula,
recipe or directions which are design
ed for use, or used for, or in connec-
ton with the manufacture of intoxi-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-03

clared to be nuisances because of the
manufacture or sale thereon OF intox-
icating liquor.
Oklahoma.
Prohibition legislation came up
early in the ninth Oklahoma legisla-
ture. Two dry laws were enacted. The
first declares that any person who
sells. gives away or otherwise fur
nishes any liquor. preparation or
compound for beverage purposes
which causes death. shall be guilty
of murder. The second bars the
manufacture Of distilling apparatus
except by persons properly licensed
by federal authorities.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-03
WE'LL, WARS OVER

Berlin, Germany-British postage
stamps are replacing the mark in
many business transactions. Work.
ingmen especially are purchasing
them, survey discloses.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-03
OPEN SATURDAY EVE.
UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK

We Have Added Extra Statesmen So You
Can Be Waited on Promptly
Prices Still Lower on Many Instruments
You cannot appreciate these values I'M
less you call in person and see what &C.
tually is being done here. Come to this
store daily.
Hurry or you will be late. These prices
good only during this sale.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-03

H PRICES CUT DOWN
Ito very will ceremony
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-03
Special Player Only $l67

This great bargain in Used Player-Pia
first customer. IL rolls of music and be
you ever expect to purchase Player-F
this great offer before it is too late!
Other Used Players, S2S7, $325
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-03
.Y-DON'T BE TOO LATE

We want to sell at once our COM
plete stock of Pianos and Phono-
! graphs. This Gigantic Piano Sale
"a is drawing to close. We are de-
Ea termined to sell this stock of Beau
M tiful Pianos and Player-Pianos the
III earliest possible moment. The
y prices we are making are breaking
every precedent ever established
by us. Beautiful new SS-note
Player-Pianos only $24S, and on easy
terms. The lowest price, we believe,
ever made in New Britain on a new
8S-note Player-Piano. Used instruments
SAB and up. Our prices are so low that
it is only matter of very short time
until the stock is sold out. If you expect
to buy Piano or Player-Piano within
the next ten years, it will pay you to
come to this great sale, as we do not
believe you will ever get this offer again