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Smyrna times., 1923-03-21
AUTOMOBILE TO HIRE

Closed or open cars. Reasonable
rates, careful drivers.
WALTER S. NOWLAND,
Phone 26S South St.. Smyrna, Del.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
WARTIME SABOTAGE
TALES WERE FALSE,
ENGINEERS ASSERT

NEW YORK. July 3.-Announce-
ment was made today by the engin-
GERS who re-conditioned the Levia-
than. that war time tales of the at
tempts to cripple the liner were
false, and has left the shipping
board in quandary as to what to
do with $4,000 worth Of elaborate
souvenir booklets.
These contained a detailed ac-
count of the alleged sabotage and
were to be distributed tomorrow on
the ships first voyage as an Amer
lean liner.
The engineers said that the damage
originally supposed TO have been the
result Of German sabotage was found
TO be the result of an accident in
docking the vessel on its last trip to
this country under the German flag in
1914.
Washington dispatch says that a
part Of the official history Of the
World War will have to bs rewritten
if the reports turn out TO be true. Of
fetal records describe extensive dam
age 70 the engines Of the ship. attrib-
uted to German scamen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
.BARCAINSPROVE.
ATTRACTIVE TO.
VALLEY PEOPLE.
Stores Kept Busy on First
Trades Day Supplying De-
mand For Many Bargains
Offered Customers

The first 1923 Trades Day has proved
a success.
This was the opinion expressed by a
number Of Brownsville business men this
afternoon, most Of whom reported that
business throughout the morning had
been brisk. with every indiaatiun that
they would be kept exceedingly busy
during the afternoon.
Owing To the condition of the roads.
the crowd was not large in the morning.
but about noon the farmers began 40 ar
rive. They reported that the roads were
paSsable but not good: but Il few Of them
had any serious difficulties in making
the trip. l;y noon the main section Of
the city presented an animated scene
and the stores were well filled with Gus
toners
One Of the features Of the day was the
display of Trades bay bargains III the
windows ~ many III the city's leading
stores. Excellent displays had been ar
ranged. and the prices quoted proven very
tempting 10 the crowd. The window
display In several III the stores attracted
considerable attention. the arrangf ment
being artistic and designed 10 show the
goous and prices TO the best possible adj
vantage.
Music by The Twelfth Cavalry band
also proved big attraction. and wher-
ever the band rendered concert a large
crowd conEregated. Concerts were given
throughout the morning at various points
on Elizabeth street. anl the excellent
music rendered by the band was greatly
appreciated by the crowd. The free
moving picture shows AZ the Queen and
Dr,amand theatres also proved big at
traction. large crowds being in attend
ance.
Customers from outside points who
came To Brownsville ID avail themselves
~ the Trades Day bargains were unani
nous in commenting the values they
secured and the treatment accorded by
Brownsville business men. Bargain prices
have prevailed throughout the day on
practically an lines of merchandise. and
many customers purchased supplies suf-
ficient 10 last them through the season.
Scores of farmers were in 20 get com
plete supplies for cotton picking which
will soon be under way. and expressed
approval of the bargains they were able
To secure
The demand for Trades Day tickets
has been heavy, and hundreds of the
/ numbered slips were passed out during
] the morning and early afternoon. y
| big crowd i expected To be present ut
800 when the Ford ear will be given 10
/ tAx holder Of the winning number.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
Days of the Oregon
Trail are Recalled
by Harding in Speech

the scouts who surpassed our fancics,
more than natures relentless barriers
revealed. Everywhere aflamc was the
soul of unalterable purpose and the
commanding sturdincss Of elemental
greatness. StilI more. there was deter
mination 20 DO themselves, not asking
the government to do but for govern
ment only 10 sanction or permit.
much the same spirit was revealed
in the making e the Central West
where the determined pioneers builded
in the confidence which they had in
themselves. They hattled with nature
and every obstacle which they encoun-
tered. heroes pcrishcd without fame's
acclaim, and they conquered and wrote
big their part in the making Of the
greater republic. Their victory pro-
claimed tho strength Of resolute pur
pose. and the human genius. confidence
IN itself and eager 60 achieve on its
Cwn account.
The lesson can not fail to impress
itself In this test Of self-rt liant citi-
z,nship there came the rugged MILF
tant. wholesome west Greater things
were wrought. large accompli shms nj
was recorded. greater victory was won
in this wholesome. insuring indiyid-
ualism than will ever attend paternal-
ism or government assumption of the
tasks which are the natural inheri-
tance cf the builders who may better
serve for themselves. Government NAV
we'll provide opportunity. but the worth
while accomplishment IS the privilege
and the duty of men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03

doris and reception room were attrac-
lively decorated with beautiful flow
ers and pot plants. The visitors were
received at the door. and were ahown
through the building by members Of
the entertainment committee.
A large number visited the new
building curing the afternoon and ev-
ening. and the greatest interest was
shown in the new institution. The
guests were unanimously enthusiastic
in their praise Of its many fine points.
Those in charge state that the success
of the reception was largely due 70 the
generous donations Of the Browns
Vile merchants. .and expressed their
thanks for this help. The following
committees mad charge OF the opening
Reception committee: The four
nurses, Mrs. X. Collins, Mrs. schwetz,
Miss Tuggie and Miss Bellinghousen;
Mrs. Albert Browne. Mrs. II. NJ. SHELTON.
Mrs 4. Celaya. Mrs. John Gregg. Mrs.
Iuana Fernandez. Mss Francisco Fer
nand 2, Mrs. A. Barreda, Mrs. J. J.
Young. Mrs. a. Wayne Wood. Mrs. X.
\. Creager. Mrs. ". S. West. and Mrs.
J. G. G orge.
Entertainment Committee: Miss
Amelia Fernandez. Mrs. II. r. Wagner.
Mss Eva Isaguerra. Mss Julia OBrien,
Mss l. &. Dalzrll. Miss Effie Wallis.
Miss Annie Putegnat. Miss Fidela Gar
"a. Mrs. Dell Perkins. Mrs. ". q. Craig,
Miss Barrcda. Miss Rosalc Fernando
Miss Amelia Fernandez.
Refrcshment committee: Mrs. q. q
Wagner. Mrs. J. 7. Canales. Mrs. w. y.
Clint, Mrs J. X. Wells, Mrs. James a.
Browne. Miss Elena Soils. Miss irene
Lopez. and Mrs. O. X. Mason.
For the furnishing of the various
rooms Of the hospital. the Sisters are
indebted i'm many instances to the gen
erosity of Brownsville people. who in
most eases dedicated tHe rooms 10 de
ceased relatives or friends. The fol-
lowing persons donated furnishings for
rooms: Mrs. .Iuana Fernando. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Smith Miss Annie Gardner
Putegnat. = G. Tucker and T.. de- Ia
Cara. Mrs. J. II. Wells. Miss Julia
o'I,rien City Federation Of Women's
tlubs. Mr. anh Mrs. Joe Wells. and on
room jointly by Mrs. Robert Wagner.
Mrs. Henry Goode and Mrs. James
Ward Furnishings for the parlor were
donated ~ EdelSteinS. and ihe operating
room was fitted ~ the Work brothers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
DREDGES WILL SOON BE
READY TO LEAVE HOME
PORT FOR POINT ISABEL

work. The dredge Velasco. which has
been assigned 10 the Point Isabel work
by the Jacobson Company. n now be-
ing fitted up with the main, mud pump
which was received from New York Fri
day.
With the installation Of cutter gear
inss IN the dredge next week the velasco
will az once proceed 10 Point Isabel 10
begin dredging operations on the inner
and outer channels and turning basin.
Officials at the marine register that the
dredging work will be completed several
weeks before the actual contract expires.
To facilitate the handling Of the project
one of the best dredging crews on the
Gulf Coast has been assigned to the
Neslaco To rush operations.
The contract for the project calls for a
16foot channel across Point Isabel bay
with 500 by 900 foot turning basin at
the end Of the pier M Point Isabel, and
an 1s-foot channel to the outer bar at
Laguna Madre.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
FRANCE May NOT
Be INCLUDED IN
NEW arms PACT

TOXIC, July 3.-Japan has decided
to approach America. and Great Brit
ain with view 70 reaching q tri-party
agreement 10 enforce the provisions
OF the Washington naval treaty, with
out waiting for the. ratification BY
France, il II asserted by japanese
newspapers, which print statements
that are believed to be teliable.
WASHINGTON. ID. G. July 3.-ReA
ports that Japan is preparing to pro-
pose an agreement making the Wash
ington naval treaty effective without
further delay revives the discussion of
the same project several months ago.
In view of recent advices from Paris
as TO progress made toward ratifica-
tion, some Goubt is entertained here rs
TO whether Japan will make any new
move toward separate three-power
unde rstanding
The japanese anxiety for the rati-
fication Of the pact u regarded as
quite natural rs both in Japan and
the United States extensive naval
building programs were In progress
when the treaty was negotiated.
Until the treaty il in force, il il
doubtful If either country will order
contracts cancelled or actually scrap
ships not 10 be completed under the
treaty. The delay involves for both
countries continuous burden Of ex-
pense
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03


MEACHAM. Oregon. July 3.-Prcsi-
dtnt Harding stepped here today on his
western trip % pay homage to the mem
ory Of the sturdy pioneers who found
ed Oregon and saved TO the nation the
great northwest.
Speaking at exercises commemorating
the eightieth anniversary cf the blaz-
ing of the Oregon Trail, the Exc ceutve
declared the American people owe 20
those pioneers. a debt Of gratitude
which they can never repay. Their vie
tory. he asserted, proclaimed the
strength of resolute purpose TO do for
themselves. not asking the government
TO do, but for government only TO sane
tion -or permit
8 We may reasonably DO more to
day." he said. "than rejoice in posses
sion Of the imperial domain which they
revealed and the life they made pos
siblc to the virile. aspiring and cinfi-
dent northwest. find new assurances
in recalling the hcroism, the resolution,
the viii to conquer Of these pioneers.
" | wish might more effectively
visualize them. Not very long ago
s-w the covered wagon in the moving
picture. sat ontrancei There was
was more than the picturesque. more
than sorrow and encouragement. more
than apnealinF characters and en-
thralline heroism. There was more than
the revelation Of the irresolute. those
who failed in fitness TO survive. more
than tragedy and comedy in their in
separable blend. There was more than
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
CHAMP FIGHT
TOBE STAGED
ASSCHEDULED

GREAT FALLS, Mont July 3.-Thr
Dempsey Gibbons heavyweight cham
pionAhp fight. which was suddenly
culltG cff at midnight last night. was
again being negotiated today. and terms
have been agreed upon. assuring that
the championship will be decided III
Shelby, Montana, tomorrow, Is sched
ul III
Jack kcarns, Dempsey's manager. a.
greed to gamble for the final 100000
installment due Dempsey under the
100000 guarantee. The promoters
guaranteed the incidental expenses,
amounting TO Approximately $4,000
Kearns will have jurisdiction over the
gate receipts until the champions
100000 is assured. and the receipts
will then revert to the promoters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
INDUSTRY
HISTORY WILL BE
SHOWN In MUSEUM

NEW YORK. July 3.--Installa-
ton Of n museum in the new cot
ton exchange building. to be opened
next month. which will visualize the
history Of cotton and the uses to
which il has been put, from the lays
of Pharoahs to the present, has been
announced by exchange authorities.
Space will be devoted to the va
rious insect pests. old documents, cot
ton. soil exhibit, models of mills and
gins, etc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
FARMER-LABOR
CONVENTION IN
SESSION TODAY

CHICAGO. July 3,-Possession by the
national government and the adoption of
the alleged practices of capital in OBJ
thinning control Of industry. were urged
a two means Of emancipating what In
described as the oppressed producing
classes Of the nation. in addresses at the
opening Of the national farmer labor
convention.
The speakers declared that the found
alton of these attainmcnts rested on th
qualification Of all farmer. labor and in
dnstrial groups into one political party.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
EARTHEN STORAGE
FOR OIL TABO0ED
BY RY. COMMISSION

CORSiCANA. Texas. July 3.-Be-
cause Of the great fire hazard, the
State Railroad Commission will not
permit any more oil in the Powell area
70 be run into earthcn storage, accord
ing to orders issued today by Deputy
Supervisor Hoover.
The orders followed the bursting in
to flames last night of the Seay Gran
fiji Mitchtll-Jones Well No. ]. oil
blazing over the said wells must he
pinched or shut in until steel storage is
erected, or adequate pipe line facli-
ties are arranged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
HUGE METEOR SEEN
MONDAY AFTERNOON
ACROSS In MEXICO

A huge meteor Of extremely white
brilliance was seen in the southern sky
by large number Of Brownsville res
idents Monday afternoon ut 6:l5
o'clock. The meteor was visible six or
seven seconds and appeared to have
exploded or struck ten or fifteen miles
below Matamoros.
Observers state that the extreme bril-
lance and whiteness Of the light would
indicate that magnesium was one Of
the components Of the celestial visitor.
The sun was shining brightly ut the
time but did not seem to dispel the
brilliance Of the meteor. This is the
first time in many years that meteor
has been observed here during day
light.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
OKLAHOMA BANDITS
ROB COUPLE OF CAR
AFTER TYING THEM

C0FFEYvILLE. Kans. July S.-M. s.
Northrup, %. salesman from Tulsa,
Oklahoma, and his wife, Minnie, aged
%. escaped into Coffeyville today, af-
ter n narrowing experience with three
Oklahoma bandits, according to the
story told the police.
The bandits held them up at the close
Of dance in Bartlesville, and took q
big car, and $40 In money, the couple
said. After bringing the couple to n
point about four miles south OF here,
they tied them TO benches in negro
church.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
HEAVY FINES FOR
LAW VIOLATIONS

Numerous violations Of the traffic
laws have been tried in justice court
this week, and some five persons have
received fines.
Arturo LeaI was fined sG36O for op-
Grating a Ford truck under false ~
cense and in violation Of the automo-
bile registration law. +. {. Gary was
fined $3.50 for operating truck un-
der improper license. These eases
grew ont Of the alleged operation OF
two trucks under the same license.
Juan .Huerta Martinez was fined
s1s5O for violation of the traffic
laws, and visinta Cantu was fined Sl'.-
20 for the same offense-
Youngr iGM5doa. ,kok ana ana anaa
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
EXPLOSION KILLS 10

BERLIN. July 3-The Belgian death
ton il the Rhine bridge explosion Satur-
day has reached II. according 10 tho
Tageblatt. II j. rpeorted from Coblen2
that the Rhineland commission has de
cided to expel AT an early date 5000 Ger
man railroad men with their families
from the oceupied territory.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
JOHN BEAL SNEED
SHOT AT PADUCAH
ASRESULT OF FEUD

FORT WORTH. Texas, July 3.-John
Beal Sneed. who was wounded at Pa
ducah yesterday. and is now in the
Quanah hospital, is able to speak to
an attorney here over the long distance
telephone this morning, and declared
that he would live despite the
twelve shot gun wounds.
C. h. Berry, accused Of shooting
Snoed. i at liberty under $4,000 bond.
Snecd. the central figure in the kill
ing OF the two Boyces. nCted Panhan-
die ranchmen. in 1912. shot Berry last
March. after Berry had killed Sneeds
son-in-law, Wood Barton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
Mercy Hospital Formally
Openedwith BigReception;
MANY Visitors Entertained

The new Mercy hospital recently
completed by the Sisters Of Mercy, at a
cost exceeding 100000 was formally
opened yesterday with a reception last
ing from until pm.
No formal program was presented
and the affair was more in the nature
Of an "at horle" afternoon. Music was
furnished throughout the afternoon by
the Twelfth Cavalry band, and as a
special feature several vocal solos
were rende red. Punch was served
throughout the afternoon.
The hospital was thrown wide open
for the reception of guests. The corri
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
GOOSE CREEK MEN.
INDICTED, MAKING
THEIR BOND TODAY

HOUSTON. Tex. July 3.-Tcn Goose
Greek men. indicted yesterday in con
nection with the grand jury inyes;iEa-
tion of q series of floggings at Goose
Creek. arrived here today. 70 make
bond. Four mon were indicted on a fel.
ony charge, alleging the whipping Of a
negro. and six were charged with as
sault.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
CHOOSE JURY FOR
GOOD MURDER CASE
nr The Assnrintel Press. }

LUBBOCK, Texas. July 3.-Comple-
tion Of the jury which i 70 try Milt
Good for the killing Of range inspcc-
tor IT, r. Robertson at Seminole on
April, I, II expected today Nine Of
the Jurors have been chosen. This i the
COMPANION case to that Of Tom Ross,
who ives give 35 years for the killing
of INSPECTOR Dave Allison.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Fair to-
night, Wednesday partly cloudy.
East Te-Gs: Partly cloudy tonight
and Wednesday, Light to moderate east
erly 10 southerly winds on the coast
Weather Conditions
The weather was generally fair
throughout the country during the last
"a hours except for scattered showers
at widely separated places in the cen
trail west and moderately heavy rains
in portions of the Southeastern states.
Temperatures were near normal this
morning practically everywhere. The
highest readings yesterday at Texas
stations ranged from 30 a. Abilene
Brownsville and Fort Worth to 80 at
Galveston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
BRYAN ARRAICNS
new YORK STATE
LIQUOR REPEAL
Uv The AssocIarc. pressl

RICHMOND, Ind. July 3.-Breaking
his silence on the action Of Governor
Smith and the New York Assembly in
removing the New York prohibition en-
forcement code, William J. Bryan de-
clared here today that the wet forces
have thrown off their mask and are
for unbridled and open Iawlcssness
without restraint Of any sort.
lie said he believed the ultimate ef-
feet Of this flat rcpudiation of the
law would be TO advance the wet cause.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03

a new and appreciated convenience
for people in the Olmito vicinity and also
for people travelling that way n the new
store lately opened there. This II a sort
of grocery store combined with a cold
drink stand and also offers conveniences
for auto drivers by the sale Of auto ac-
cessories and gasoline. The Herald win
be found on sale at the new store every
afternoon. X. f. Watson is in charge Of
this new mercantile enterprise.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
BAR HEAD WOULD
MAKE SWEEPING
COURT REFORMS

BEAUMONT, Texas, July 3.-Sweep-
ing reforms in the judicial system Of
Texas were urged by w. A. Wright, of
San Angelo. president Of the Texas Bar
Association. in an address before the
Association here today.
He criticised the tendency Of the
courts toward uncertainty rather than
certainty, and recommended that only
one appeal be allowed. He advocated
enc state supreme court similar to
combination Of the court or civil ap-
pcals.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
r----e -
FARMER Is SHOT BY
FOUR MASKED MEN

HOUSTON, Texas. July 3.-Otto
Lang. a farmer living near Somer-
vile. Burleson county, was shot to
death during a scuffle with four
masked men who came to take him
from his home last night. according
to word received here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
CONVICT SLAYER
CLAIMS WAS DUTY
TO WHIP TABERT
CRy The Associated press.)

LAKE CITY. Fla. July 3.-Thomas
W. Higginbotham,. former convict
whipping boss Of the Putnam Lumber
Company, told the jury today in a
trial for the murder OF Martin Tabert.
Il was my duty to whip Tabert." He
said he gave Tabert eight lashes. The
state is contendng that Tabert died
from excessive whipping administered
by Higginbotham. State witnesses tes-
titled to fifty 20 "A hundred lashes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
BELGIANS ANSWER
BRITISH QUESTIONS

BRUSSELS, July 3.-The Belgian
answer TO the British questionable on
the France Belgian reparation policy
has been sent to the Belgian ambassa-
dor in London, who is expected to de-
liver il to Lord Curzon, the British
Foreign Secretary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
IBy Worth JoneS.)

GALVESTON. Texas. July 3.-Actual
dredging operations on the Point Isabel
and turning basin project viii be
under way wv the third week in July. ac
corting ~ an announcement made today
M the office W John Jacobson. Galveston
marine engineer and contractor. wa6
has been awarded the contract for the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
BANK STATEMENTS CALLED


WASHINGTON. ID. c. July 3.-The
comptroller of the currency today is
sued call for the condition of all
national banks at the close of business
Saturday June 80.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-03
ELLIS ISLAND
JAMMED With
ALIEN KORDES

CRy The Associated Prcssl
NEW YORK, July 3.-With the
immigration quotas Of seven ma
tions fill q. four thousand addi-
tional aliens are expected to ar-
rive on liners entering the port
today. The Ellis Island immigra-
tion station il clcgged as never
before.
II il indicated that if relief to
expedite the passing on appealed
eases is not received from Wash
ington. if the unprec denied flow
of immigrants continues. the sta-
tion faces n temporary shut down.
NEW YORK. July .-The number Of
who have been examined and
allowed To enter the United States since
the new alien quota opened Sunday.
passed the 5000 mark. These people.
many Of whom Travelled aS much as =.
600 miles and spent the entire trip wcr-
rying about whether they would arrive
in time 10 enter the country. hurried off
the small ferry which runs between Ellis
Island and Manhattan. dividing their at
tention between the friends whorushed
10 meet them. AMI the towering build
ingS of lower broadway.