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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-05-04
Straight Dresses Ara
Heavily Embroidered

The newer straight dresses which
are being imported are things to in
spire us to more creations in this d.
rection. The skirts are heavy, being
embroidered at the bottom in many
layers of thickly laid-on stitches. And
this application of embroidery may
reach the knees, or 1t may even extend
to low waistline. in its effort to give
distinction and an expression of the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-05-04

Our climate is a series of surprises.
and among our many prognostics of
the weather the only trustworthy one
that Aknow is that, when 1t is warm.
1t is sign that it is going to be cold.
Ralph Waldo Emerson.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-05-04

OF salads. Served with
lamb chops as a garnish
for the platter, it may
be eaten without dress
ing. Served with French
dressing 1t is one of the
best of salads.
Celery and Pepper
Salad. - Mix together
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-05-04
g x E1SHE
Co, 1928, Western Newspaper UnioH.)

Why don't you live cheerful life
And make the best of things?
For discomfort means constant strife
I And other ills it, brings.
1t is hard tramping on LIES pike,
fknow that this is true,
But If you can't do what you like.
Try liking what you do. 6t
Luke McLukss
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-05-04
EARLY SPRING SALADS

Watercress when obtainable is one ,
of the most wholesome and appetizing
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-05-04

cealedD anu may
be made from the
foundation m liz
ture into dozens
of vari eti e $.
shapes and kinds.
A good standard
recipe which may
he ENLARGED. upon
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-05-04
bur OF THE cookY JAR

4 Cookies of various kinds viii keep
indefinitely (when carefully con-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-05-04

Every day 1.OlO.00O gallons of water
are used in London for making gas.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-05-04
HeaIthiest Country

Healthiest Country.
New Zealand is the healthiest coun-
try in the world.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
Congratulations to Harlingen

The Herald extends its heartiest
congratulations to our good neigh
bors of Harlingen upon their de
cisive vote in favor Of municipal
ownership of their water, light and
power systems. We believe that the
more Harlingen grows, the more it
will rejoice in the fact that it has
east its vote against the sale of the
plant. Brownsville's experience has
proven that the city can own and
operate its light and water plants to
the greatest advantage, having the
best of service at lower rate than
il charged in many cities where these
public utilities are owned by private
corporations. and keep the balance on
the right side of the ledger.
While the syndicate that has OBJ
tanned control Of number of water.
light and power plants throughout
the Valley doubtless will do its best
to give service. yet it stands to reas-
on that, as it il operated for profit.
it must charge higher rates than the
municipality need charge.
One item which the advocates of
the sale Of the plant appear to over
look. which is of Importance, is the
fact that the syndicate which would
monopolize all the public utility sys-
TENS Of the Valley is offering only
the approximate physical value
Of the plants as at present consti-
tuted, with perhaps an added price
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16

for the established profit paying
business which they acquire. but
nothing for the franchise to do bust
ness in the town. They expect to
obtain the right to use the streets
and alleys of the city for the pur-
pose of laying their mains and light
wires, the means by which they will
make their own profits-a privilege
which will become more and more
valuable as the city grows-and yet
the city il to receive no considera-
tion for the franchise. The city will
pay for every gallon Of water which
il uses for municipal purposes and
for every watt Of light or power
which is required for municipal pur-
poses, and yet permit the owning
corporation to tear up its streets
and use them at pleasure for the
purpose Of making its profits. We
believe that the franchise to do busi-
ness in any Valley town, and the
incidental use of the city's streets
and alleys for the purpose Of carry
ing on the business. are worth as
much to the city as the price offered
for the plants.
Now that the die has been cast,
we trust sincerely that our good
friends of Harlingen may adopt the
best and most practical methods of
operating their public utilities and
succeed in making them rs efficient
and profitable as Brownsville has
made hers. NJ.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
WILL CONTINUE
TRADEDAY PLAN
in brownsville
Local Business Men Decide
to Hold Another Series Of
Trades Days in October,
November and December.

The Brownsville Trades DAYS which
have proven so popular with the people
Of the Rio Grande Valley. will be CON
tinucd after the completion Of the pre-
sent series. on Tuesday. September 4.
decision to this effect having been
reached al meeting of Brownsville
business men at the offices Of the Board
Of City Development Wednesday after
noon. The meeting was well attended.
practically every line Of business Ia the
city being represented
4. II. McClain. chairman Of the
Trades Day committee. presided aud
read report on the two Trades
Days Of the present series, the report
proving conclusively that much interest
was taken in the Trades Days and that
the plan was one which should be fol-
lowed out. Several brief talks were
made by business men present. and after
considerable discussion without N dis
senting vote. the meeting decided to
continue the Trades Days. the dates for
the autumn series being October u. Nov
ember q and December IL.
The following committee was ap-
pointed 10 have charge Of the Trades
Days: Major Mills. chairman; Joe
Joachim. publicity manager: Tom Stew
enSon. entertainment w. III. Wcinert.
secretary. The committee will meet
Monday night at 100 nc the Board ~
City Development to make pans and
arrangements for the first az the autumn
series on October -
The last Trades Day " the present
series will be held on Tuesday. Sept
ember 4. ar which time n Ford touring
ear equipped with starter and demount-
able rims. and $50 in cash viii he given
TO customers Of the Brownsville mer-
chants. Thousands Of Trades Day cou-
pons are now in the hands Of Valley
people. and interest in this Trades Day
will be great. Large crowds from all
parts Of the Valley are expected 10 take
advantage Of the many bargains the
Brownsville merchants are preparing 10
offer.
Plans for the autumn series will prob
ably be worked out along the same geu-
eral lines a. those Of the Trades Days
held under the management or the pre-
sent committee. The plan has proved
very attractive. and has succeeded In
bringing large volume Of business TO
Brownsville. The merchants present
expressed their appreciation Of the work
the committee has performed and sug-
gested that the same committee take
charge Of the autumn series. To this.
however. the committee demurred. the
members stating that II would be unjust
to have one committee do the work. and
II would be 10 the best interests Of the
Trades Day 10 have new committee
which might incorporate new and valu-
able ideas into the plan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16

MEXICO CITY. Aug. lG.-The records
of the conference between the reprcscn-
tatives Of the United States and Mex
leo embodying an agreement designed
to make possible the resumption Of
diplomatic relations between the two
nations were signed here ut 2:I5
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The signature brought to d success
ful conclusion the negotiations extend
over more than l3 weeks between
Charles B. Warren and John g. Payne.
personal representatives Of the Amer
lean president and Fernand Gonzales
Roa. and Ramon Ross for President
Obregon.
The actual signature. however, was
by Juan r. Uruquide. and J. Ralph
Ringe. secretaries Of the Mexican and
American delegations. respectively.
The American delegates will leave
today for Washington for submission
Of the records. together with the ac-
companying claims conventions. to
President Coolidge and Secretary Of
State Hughes.
II Is confidently expected here that
the Mexican governments interpre ta-
tions OF the subsoil- l-petroleum legisla-
tion and agrarian laws contained in
the record will be acceptable to the
American administration and that the
appointment Of United States ambas-
sador 10 Mexico will not be long de-
layed.
indications are that the two claims
conventions which are intimately re-
lated to the United Safes determina-
ton to secure guarantees for Amer
lean riN in Mexico will likewise soon
be submitted TO the American and Mex
lean stnates for approval. contingent
upon the extension of recognition.
The conference records contain the
Mexican government interpretations of
the subsoil- petroleum and agrarian leg
islation acceptable to the American de-
legates and an expression Of the gov
ernment's intention TO follow these in
tcrprctations in good faith. Under the
bsoil-petroleum section. American oil
companies rights 10 subsoil acquired
prior to the going into effect OF the
Queretaro constitution on May /. 1917.
remain intact. After that date the pro-
visions Of the Queretaro legislation re-
lating 10 the subsoil prevail. although
the retroactivity of the provisions.
notably the much mooted article 27. Il
firmly established.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
GASOLINE PRICE
TO BE ADVANCED
BY LAST OF WEEK

PIERRE.S D.. Aug. l6.-Thc indie
pendent oil dealers and the South Da-
kota state gasoline selling agencies
will advance the price Of gasoline next
Saturday to a point 6.6 cents under the
price which prevailed before the gaso-
line war started.
Master in a conference yesterday with
representatives Of the independent oil
dealers Of the state. The price stands
pending thorough investigation BY
the state into the gasoline situation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16

j. ". Henderson, assistant engineer
Of the Galveston district. who arrive.
in Brownsville yesterday accompanied
by L. VI Donuan, supervisor Of har-
Dor work at A;ansas Pass. and four
men Of the engineering corps. left this
morning for Point Isabel 10 begin the
wor kof marking the channel In prcpar-
alton for the dredging. which viii be
gin as soon as the dr,dge Nclasco arr
rIves and completes the arrangement
Of its equipment
Engineer Henderson will supervise
the work OF dredging the channels but
will not remain at Point Isabel pt rma-
ntntly. making frequent trips down
from Galveston 10 watch the progress )
Of the dredge. He will leave for Gal
weston tomorrow. but will return to
Point Isabel in few days to be pre-
sent wien the dredging starts.
Arrange are being made az
Point Isabel today for the marking Of
the channel. and the party which ar
rived here with Mr. Henderson will
remain until the work is completed
The entire party. with the exception
of Engineer Henderson. went down on
the Rio Grande train early this morn
ing. Mr.. Henderson remaining in
Brownsville a few hours 10 complete
some work. and going down to the
Point with ID. A. O'Bricn on special
train. He expects to return with Mr..
O'Brien this evening.
The supply boat, carrying supplies
for the surveying crew. has left Gal
weston. and will make the trip TO Aran-
sas Pass. via the intercoastal canal.
This boat carries complete supplies
and equipment for making the survey
and marking the channel.
The announcement yesterday Of the
arrival Of the engineers and that the
dredge Nelasco was preparing TO leave
Galveston this morning. has been re-
ceived with great pleasure in Browns
Vile and throughout the Valley. The
Valley has worked for years to secure
this hafbor," ID. A. O'Brien stated
when he learned that the drcdge was
preparing to leave Galveston. land u
Is hard to realize that we arc 50 near
the realization Of our great ambition
10 secure "A deep water port
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
QUARANTINE ON ALL
FRUITS ANNOUNCED

WASHINGTON. Aug. rs. A quaran
line on all fruits and vegetables Of
fercd for import into the United
States. except from Canada. effective
November /. was announced yesterday
by the department If agriculture a'
a step toward keeping certain injuriou:
fruit and melon flies out Of the coun.
try.
Under special permit. shipments OF
certain fruits and vegetables may y,
brought into the country. however. al
the discretion Of the federal hortcul
tural board. The fruits and vegetables
open to entry included the principal
items which hitherto have been import
ant commercial factors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
CLAIMS STRANGERS
THREATEN TO BURN
HOMES OF FARMERS
fBy The Associated I'ress.l

DALLAS. Ters. Aug. i6.-Charges
that unknown persons are threatening
to burn the barns and homes OF farm
ers in HUT couty if they join the
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Associa-
tion were made here today by y. F-
Mckay. publicity director Of the ssso-
citation.
The specific threats were made. he
stated. by stranger and unmaskcd
men last Tuesday while six leading
farmers from near Grccnvillc were I'm
Dallas with a view Of joining the assoc
citation.
Mckay stated that the unknown men
visited the homes Of these farmers.
frightening their wives. Efforts nrc
now being made to apprehend the men,
Mckay said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
TWO men ARRESTED
AT TULSA HELD ON
WHIPPING CHARGE

TULSA. Okla. Two men were ar
rested here today rs the military author
tiles enforcing martial law. the men be-
ing held IN connection with the whipping
IL Walter Tuima. at Red Fork. Okla.
on April -.
men viii be able ~ threw light on other
mysterious abductions and floggings.
which have occurred in this vicinity re-
Gently.
The men. one ~ whom H. Bob Atkins.
FORMER deputy sheriff. are being held
nntiI they can be questioned hy Attorney
General Short. Riot charges will be
filed against the men il the evidence
warrants. the attorney general said.
The name Of the other man has not been
made public.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
PAVED HIGHWAY
VERY ESSENTIAL
70!lE.tJTUREP0RT
County Judge Dancy Points
Out How Cameron County
Can Secure Highway to the
Valleys Future Port.
RrmshzSilfeaHerald: :

Bro*basilfseHerald
Tbp~dfcdEts have started for Point
Isabella "a
Will we make the harbor success
That depends solely on the people OF
Caneron County and can only be ans.
wered I'm The affirmative by building q
hardssyiqccd road connecting with
HiehSSy M. l2. at either Brownsvill,
or RafffdM Or both-ultimatcly a, both
/ fMdf2ptk, at the same time
ThefpvA. .eonsiderabl agitation "a
kfbSfdne road from olmito. but
s,ri1t SxS4l0ubt the efficiency of doing
TylA knd Cost of Road Proposed
InTifw s6f the fact that it seems
thai M Hfd materials must be import
ed ats gf6at expense. | do not think
therx k kayymember of the commission
,ers' scpQst,.Ehe would consider for n
momsSfstiiy type of read except con-
cretAf r6. robcrete base. with asphalt or
btuljtbiS topping. Present costs. for
ls foot Scopcrete road averages around
s3AdlIo' ptr mile. think we would be
pespdta%fsso build the road feet in
widths ALL later when we secure more
ubneN3fssi .the port develops, make ii
tho EiffsYS feet.
III fS0HNah is adopted. the grade for
a fdlL.SGoot road would be construct
ed~hss)A ,bnc side Of il paved. All
brieGeA tnd other structures would be
erect2d FOR .the full-width highway. We
couht s&S6bably build this road for
s28,bu6a Sf mile. CT little less. Pos
sibfyvE-swould only build one-coursc
co9egSSs 10 be in four or five years
tqppSd AE4th. trap .rock. asphalt or btu
lithiA, yYHe distance from Brownsville
issukRdts 25. miles. The distance from
BHrdSSNQ: Pooint Isabel is about %
mfie&H1Q build either road would cost
vexY At{Ik one-half million dollars as
sah,A Hdk' would serve from Point
Is4BEFt&. near Esos. making ''Y".
Boqt6ads would cost about three
fosrthEosa a million.
.Ay6 from Highway Department
1:NaEf. two things understood: first.
that N. hifve not as yet been promise
a s1cklf from the highway department;
seeakd. tkst in no event need we ex-
pect. ID get our dollars matched or
eYhpxt {fy matched ms on State High
y3fdJt&H County has been allotted
aftAhAGa31ely 100000 and at the time
ok.4kkkf&t allotment we were the
hicG&3.k& the state. but since then
thesf3 n fum ALLOTMENT has been in
e 6R34tkE $4,000 and il this maxi
ntkE{$NIbe secured. Cameron County
t9fA<tive s20i 900 more.
r34Es seery reason to feel that the
hfrSRs}t 5kyfe pa rtment is deeply interest
cd. hAAl Int we can get the maximum.
K4tkto Individual Tax Payer
Hf433h. 900 special road bond takes
I2xt4h<%%o carry. Assuming that we
csuia syet 5000. 10000 from the high
wsTsfpartment and 100000 from our
isfC}3E5ted in June. 1922. under the
IjS1e iax rate. II would thus require
H$Continued on Page Al
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
VALLEY ELECTRIC co.
MAKES DEAL FOR ICE
PLANT AT HARLINGEN
fSnecial Ia the Herald }

HARLINGEN. Texas. Aug. l6.-An
important business transaction wa con
sumated Tuesday when the Valley
Elr, tric and lee Company took over the
holdings Of the IIarlingcn lee Company.
The deal for th" purchase Of the
properties of the liarlingcn lee Com
pan, by the Valley Electric has been
pending Tor some tims and-a fwal agree
ment was reached at conference
Tuesday
This leaves the Valley Electric and
lee Company IN control Of the iceing
situation for the City of lIarlingcn. The
lIarlingen lee COMPANY had been ia op-
rration about four months and was do
ing the larger per cent of the Ice bust
ness. The consideration for the plant
was not announced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
DREDGE vELASC0 ON Way:
ENGINEERS GO TO POINT
ISABEL TO MARK CHANNEL

The dredge Velasco is on its way to Point
Isabel, having left Galveston early this morn
ing. The Herald this afternoon received the
following telegram from Captain John Jacob
son of Galveston, who awarded the con-
trace for the dredging of the channel at Point
Isabel:
"The dredge Velasco and supply barge
left at $3.50 a. m. from Texas City in town of the
tug, j. c. Stuart. Should arrive at Point Isabel
Saturday, weather permitting"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
VERA CRUZ PORT
TIED UP BY DOCK
STRIKE, Is REPORT
CRy The ASsociated Press. }

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Aug. To-
Vera Cruz il without electric lights or
electrical power. ana the ships in the
port are unable TO unload as result
Of strike by the electricians at the
light and power plant. according to ad.
vices reaching the Department Of Com
merce today from the Amer lean consul
az the Mexican port.
The dispatch said that the main cleo
tric cables had been cut By the strikers
who are demanding 30 per cent in
crease IN wages. No prote ction is be-
ing given by the civil authorities. the
dispatch adds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
FRENCH REPLY
Will Be READY
LAST OF week

PARIS. Aug. l6.-prcmicr poincare's
reply to the latest British note wit!
stoGtly reaffrm the French position on
the reparation issue. according To a
forecast today. IL Is stated he will ie-
ject the British proposals for submits
sion Of the legality Of the occupation
Of the Ruhr district TO permanent
court of international justice. and for
an international commission OF experts
20 re-estimatc the capacity Of Germany
20 meet reparations payments.
The reply. which will probably be
ready by the end Of the week. viii be
communicated TO the Belgian govern
mcnt before being sent to Great Bri-
tain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
KIDNAPPED MAN
RETURNS HOME
AFTER FL0CCINC

AMARILLO. Texas. Aug. rs. u. r.
Mcdonald. railroad laborcr who was
kidnapped by 5OO unmaskcd men last
night, returned home today bearing so
or so slashes on the body.
He was hurried to the hospital where
his condition is said to bo serious. Two
men are being detained. and other ar
rests are expected. Officers said. Nc
Donald says he was beaten with n
weapon similar to a barrel stave. and
turned loose on the prairie.
Officers said that Mcdonald was
WARNED month ago by an alleged Sc
cret organization to leave the city. At
that time he was under bond on charg-
cs Of slander and ca---irg pistol.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
STATE OFFICERS
HELD ON CHARGE
OF WRECKINC BANK
Iv The Associated Press !

RALEIGH. n. G.. Aug. l6.--Licut-
enant Governor W. b. Cooper Of North
Carolina. Thomas Cooper, his brother
and Horace Cooper. his son. and Clyde
Lassitcr business associate of the fam
lily. were arrested yesterday on United
States warrants. charging conspiracy to
wreck the defunct Commercial Nation
al Bank. and fraudulently using the
funds Of the institution. il was learned
today. The defendants were released
when they gave bond.
All waived examination when arraign-
I'd before the United States commits
sioncr and will be tried at the Novcm-
ber term Of court at Wilmington. The
bank is located at Wilmington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
WINS FIRING TOURNEY
(By The Associated Press)

AUSTIN. Texas. Aug 16.--Acting
Governor T. W. Davidson yesterday won
craftsmanship honorS when he defeated
a picked riflenShn from the 1T2nd In
fantry brigade in firing the army rifle
cvef 200 and 800 yard ranges. lie led
two points az .h and won by one point
at 500 yards. lie was guest Of the
brigade headquarters company com
posed If his home town. Marshall. guards
men, ut Camp Mabry today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
Vial Weather Reports

c$peFS%ille and vicinity: Fair to-
nTM R6t Friday.
EgsE9cxas: Generally fair tonight
4tIEH%ay Light to fresh southerly
Waldsy yv4 the coast.
s,s, Weather Conditions
fhgrs u was considerable cloudiness
thteuAbQut the country AT the morn
Ihgs~Jbservation. and light scattered
sh&AwfS ihave occurred since last re-
pat. der the central and northwest
exp portions of the country.
II aas slightly cooler this morning
ovst. the Plains states and from the
middle Mississippi and Ohio Valleys
castwafd to the coast Elsewhere
temerdturc changes were mostly unim-
portant. The highest readings yester-
dag at Texas stations ranged from ~
nt1Aniafillo. Fort Worth, and Palestine
to s6 at Galveston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
COTTON SELLING AT
"a In BROWNSVILLE

Cotton in Brownsville j. worth Il
cents on n mildling basis today. this
price having been maintained fer the
past two days This IL the highest price
that has been received since the first
davS ~ the season.
Cotton i'm Brownsville j. about cent
A Mound below the Houston market.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
OUTLOOK HOPEFUL
TO PREVENT STRIKE

WASHINGTON. y. C.. Aug. i6.-
President Coolidge was said today by
callers at the executive offices to be
greatly encouraged By the success
which has attended the preliminary e.
forts Of the coal commission "a pre-
vent the threatened anthracite strike.
Senator Weller Of Maryland one of
the presidents visitors. said he found
the president more confident than ever
that there would be no stoppage Of
anthracite production.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-16
DISCUSS REMEDY FOR
BIG DEFICIENCY In
UNIVERSITY FUNDS

AUSTIN. Tex. Aug 1G.-Methods OF
meeting the deficiency in the state uni-
vcrsity funds were discussed today be-
tween Attorney General Keeling and
W. A. Wro. a member Of the University
board Of regents.
The deficiency II now over $780,
600. 1t Is aid that IL no remedy In
available for the deficiency. university
employees will he REQUIRED to discount
their warrants az high as 5 per cent.