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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
RIVER REPORT
FROM MEXICO
BADLY NEEDED
Effort Should be Made to Sc
cure Accurate Data on
Stages Of San Juan River
Near Monterrey

All danger Of flood on the lower
reaches OF the Rio Grande was dis
sipated with the report yesterday after
noon that the river Is nearing normal
at Rio Grande City. and has dropped
several feet at Mission. after having
reached nearly flood stage at both
points.
After a steady rise at Brownsville all
dav yesterday. the river was bank full
today. and is now stationery. 1t will
begin to tall again tonight or toomrrow
morning, according TO reDorts received
from up-river points.
what the Valley needs ~ more
authentic reports on the river stages,
Fred Starck. who owns lands on the
river below Brownsville. stated this
morning. With only Rio Grsnde City
and Mission to turn In reports. there IL
no way TO give proper warning. and
flood from the San Juan river could
descend upon the Valley with practically
no warning.
"What the Valley needs II reports
from the headwaters OF the San Juan
] would suggest that al effort be mada
10 secure an observer mt Aldamas. where
the Matamoros- Monterrey railroad cros-
ses the San Juan. l22 miles from Nata-
moros. An observer could be secured
at that point at very 81 all cost. and o.
IL far enough from the mouth OF the
San Juan TO give ample warning before
flood waters from that river reach tho
border stream Arrangements could Dc
made TO have these warnings telegraph-
ed to the Matamoros Chamber OF COM
merce and then relayei across to
Brownsville by messenger. | would sug-
gest that the Brownsville Board OF City
Development. the Valley Chamber Of
Commerce and the Maismoros Chamber
of Commerce discuss this proposition
and endeavor TO secure authentic reports
from Aldamas whenever rise occurs In
the San Juan"
The suggestion has also teen made
that an observer be secured at Carrizo
i'm Zapata county and at Gpennero ON
the Mexican side or the river TO re-
port rises i'm the Sniadc river. This
river drains large area IN CpahpiiA
and adjoining states. and ~ f1ocd wat-
ers have often caused consider able DAM
age in the lower reaches ~ the Rio
Grande. though rises in the SaIado are
iOt 80 Aftqhthl W ~ GEnt ItbhrN -
In The San Juan.
The government tureaus ere not In
position to make arrangements to se-
cure reports from Mexican observers.
but il would be possible for the var
ious civic bodies on botn sides Of the
river which are interested w securing
prompt and accurate fio,i warnings 70
arrange for observers and reports. and
these reports would be OF great value
to every Valley community.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
fSnccial TO The Herald

FORT WORTH. Texas, Feb. 26.-Fed-
eral authorities are prepared TO coop
crate in tick eradication ork in Texas
ia 1928 10 the same extent as in the
record year Of 1922.
These preparations are made. Of
course. in the belief that the tick era
dication work Of the state would CON
tinue to be such that the Federal gov.
ernment could cooperate with the Live
Stock Sanitary Commission Of Texas 70
advantage.
Statement To this effect was made
late Tuesday by Dr. W. VI. MacKeller Of
Washington. Assistant Chief Tick Era
dca.ion Division. u. $. Bureau of An
imal Industry.
Last year. with more than 50.000.-
600 dippings in Texas exceeded our ex-
pectatiors BY 3.o00.0o0." Dr. MacKellar
said. Federal appropriations on an
equally good basis are in prospect for
this year. aud we plan work on the
same scale.
DR.. MaeKellar declined to comment
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
WANT REFERENDUM
ON CONSTITUTIONAL
CHANGES in FUTURE

WASHINGTON. u. c.. Feb. 3ti4A
resolution providing for the submission
IF another constitutional amendment To
provide a popular referendum in future
constitutional charges was reported to-
day BY the senate Judiciary committee.
An inquiry 20 determine the amount
ownership and chief kinds Of wealth ~
the United States would be made hy the
federal trade commission under reSolu-
tion by Senator Norris. republican. of
Nebraska. Dn objection senator Smooi
republican. Of Utah. consideration was
postponed for the day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
SOLD EXAMINATION
PAPERS IS CHARGE
AGAINST ATTORNEY

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26.-H. F..
Edwards, negro attorney Of Hous-
ton. and Harris OF Hardin county,
were arrested today at Grayburg by
state rangers upon charges Of traf-
Ticking in state teachers examina-
ton questions. according TO informa-
tion received here.
State Superintendent Marrs said it
had been known that trafficking in
the examination papers had been GO
ing on for about four years, but pre-
viously the state had been unable to
locate any of the alleged partici-
pantS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
ASK EXTENSION
OF BRANCH line
TO RIO CRANDE
Delegation Of Rio Crande
City Men Lay Proposal
Before Rail Officials at
KingsvilIe

\ project j. on foot now 10 extend the
branch lines of the st Louis. brownsville
\ Mexico railway from Sam Fordycr ON
90 Rio Grande City. about 20 miles
according 70 a group ~ Rio t:rande City
residents who came through Brownsville
today.
George Marsh. cashier in bank at
Rio Grande City. and ranchowner. Dr
e. w. Edgerton. public health officer at
Rio t;randr. his father. q. NJ. Edgerton
Of Hugh. Oklahoma and Jim Johnson Of
isio t,rande came through here today
on their way 10 Rio Grande City. They
recently held a conference with railway
officials In kingsvile. and were return
ing by way of Brownsville. AIatamoros
and Camargo. on the Mexican side. due
to the bad condition Of roads from Rio
t;rande City from Sam Fordyce
The distance from Samfordycc. the
present terminal af the branch line. 20
Rio Grande City j. about twenty miles.
and there j. ample business ID warrant
the construction Of the extension. the
Rio Grande City men stated. III addi-
fion 90 being mn army post. Rio Grande
City j. rapidly becoming thriving busi-
ness town. and with rail facilities thous-
ands of acres If farm lands in that seq
tion could be developed. Engineering
problems would not he difficult. as the
route j. not very rugged. and il is re-
ported that part II the material which
could be- used in the construction Of the
extension j. now on hand ~ Sam For
dyce.
Residents If Rio Grande City have
shown their willingness 10 cooperate
They have already raised sum of money
60 promote the praject. and have pro-
missed 10 push the proposition "a the
limit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
COMBINATION
TO MEAN Loss
OF EFFICIENCY

WASHINGTON. ID. g.. Feb. .G.--The
general scheme of consolidation If the
railroads. tentatively advanced ~ the
government. was criticized by Il. NJ
Schumacher. president If the FL paso
\ Southwestern railway. who was the
first Witness today mt the Interstate
Commerce Commission hearing on the
consolidation plan.
The combination of the major rail
roads int" twenty large systems would
result in the reduction Of competition in
transportation service. wonld lower the
initiative Of railroad management and re-
duce efficiency by lowering the effective
ness Of railroad management. Schumak-
er sai,i
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
GRANT AUTHORITY
FOR MANUFACTURE
OF CARBON BLACK

AUSTIN. Texas Heb. ~. The aprIi-
cation of T. W. Iias<els and others for
authority to manufacture carbon black
from residue gas from the gasoline plant :
In STEPHENS county was granted to-day l'y
the raidroad commission. The commission
al~o amended the rule prohibiting the
manufacture of carbon black so as 10
permit the commission ~ grant authority
for its manufacture in cases where the
gas IL being wasted or from easing head
gas This dne~ not in aEy Way alter
other restrictions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
MAN CHARGED WITH
MURDER OF HIS WIFE

WASHINGTON. y. G.. Feb. %. - Y.
b. Freeman. Of Midlothian. i scheduled
10 go on trial here today on the charge
Of murder IN connection with the death
Of his wife on September 4. She was
shot when she went with her husband
TO the poultry yard TO kill some chick
ems. according 10 the officers.
Freeman told the officers that he was
carrying the shotgun ard stumbled and
fell causing the accidental discharge
OF the weapon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
RECEIVER TAKES
STAND IN STEWART
LAND FRAUD TRIAL

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Fen. Gloon
rad III. Mann. receiver of the w f..
Stewart Land Company. was the first
defense witness when the trial of the
Stewart Land Company ease was
resumed today. lie identified photo
graphs Of the Stewart land IN Texas as
representing things he say when he
visited there last January. The govern
ment has minated that the photo
graphs were enlarged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
RESOLUTION TO
join IN LEAGUE
COURT HELDUP
tBy The Associated Press.l

WASIIINGTDN. ID. g.. Feb. 2G.-The
resolution 10 carry ont the proposal of
American membership in the internaiion-
al league Of justice. organized by the
League III Nations. introduced ~ SEN
atoF King. democrat. of Utah. went over
indefinitely today.
Acting democratic senate leader Rob
inson stated he had feeling If friendli-
ness for the administration plan. hut
u Indicated q policy ~ timidity and half
hearte'lness hy the administration in its
foreign policies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
ASKS INDICTMENT
OF ANTISAL00N
LEAGUE LEADERS

NEW YORK. Feb. 26.-Acting Dis
trirt Attorney Necora announced that he
would 20 before the grand jury this af-
ternoon with the request that William Ill.
Anderson. state superintendent Of the
Anii-Salocn League of New York be
indicted on the charge of grand larceny.
Pecora's inquiry il said 10 involve the
handling az the Leagues finances. An
derson declared Yesterday that h- IL the
victim Of conspiracy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
OFFER WOMEN SUFFRAGE

NANII-A. II. T.. Feb. IG.-The Thilip-
pine senate passed unanimously Fri
day bin granting rhilipno women
the right 10 vote. The measure goes
% the house. II provides that the law
~ Ineffective until the Filipino women
themselves decide BY referendum wheth-
er they desire 10 accept their right Of
franchise
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
TALLY NOW DIRECTOR
FED. RESERVE BANK

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 26.-
The federal reserve board today an
nounced the appointment Of Lynn
II. Tally as director Of the Dallas
Federal Reserve Bank.
Tally becomes the federal reserve
agent and the chairman of the board
Of directors Of the Eleventh district
federal reserve bank, local officials
announced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
Gov. Parker to
Give Address
Against Klan

CHICAGO. H.. Feb. .6-John NJ.
Parker governor If Illinois. IN here to
address the All Nations Rally against
the ku klux klan tonight under the aus
pices Of the American Unity League.
Plans are to be made for permanent
fight ~ the national anti klan convention
which i is hoped will be called mt
Chicago probably III MAY. one II the
sponsors Of the movement said Other
speakers include Governor Al Smith Of
New York
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
BAD WRECK ON
MEXICAE line
INJURIES MANY

MEXICO CITY. Feb. 26. - Over
dozen officials of the Mexican
National Lines, including Vincent
W. lorke. chairman, are in hospitals
here as the result OF the wrecking
of train To which their special
car was attached.
Physicians state that Yorke's
skull may be fractured A. DE Save.
British contractor. was killed.
The cause. of the wreck has not
been determined. hut an official in
vestigation j. under way.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
EARLE B. MAYFIELD
WILL LEAVE TUESDAY,
FOR WASHINGTON, D. c.
Rv The Assoc ated Press.

AUSTIN. Texas. Feb. 26.-- Earle II.
Mayficld to-day rendered his resignation
as a member Of the state railroad COM
mission. 10 be effective March 1. and
announced that he il preparing 10 leave
for Washington tomorrow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
BANDIT GETS HAUL
OF REGISTERED MAIL

NEW YORK. ~ r.. Feb. 26. The
theft OF 81 900 in registered mai from
the New York Central train between
Syracuse and Albany New York. sew
eraI davs ago was reported frosa au-
thoritative sources today.
The robbery was said to be similar to
that perpetrated nj the Grand Central
terminal yesterday by a lone bandit
who secured one package OF registered
mail.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26

Brownsville and vicinity: Unsettled
possibly with rain .oniga-. Tuesday
mostly cloudy; not raEcn change IN
Temperature.
East Texas: Rain tonight. colder IN
north and west portions; Tuesday partly
cloudy except rain in extreme east por-
ton; colder. Fresh southerly winds on
the coast probably becoming northeriy
Tuesday.
Weather Conditions.
Light to moderately heavy rains oc-
Cured over most Of Texas again during
the last "a hours. and moderate to eA-
cessiye rains over the lower and middle
Mississippi Valley and in the Ohio river
watershed. Little Rock. Ark. reported
300 inches of rain. Light amounts oc-
Cured also in Oklahoma. Kansas. and
New Mexico. and snow over the central
and northern Rocky Mountain region.
Temperatures are falling over the
Northwest under the influence OF ris-
ing barometer in that region. Over
Texas there has been a moderate rise
during the last AZ hours. with the low
est temperature last night ranging from
40 nj Amarillo to So at Brownsville.
Ioral Weather Data
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
NEW APPOINTMENTS
ANNOUNCED BY NEFE

AUSTIN. Texas. Feb. 20. Cover
nor Neff this morning announced the
appointment Of w. w. w. Splawn, dean
Of the department of economies of the
state university. and w. A. Nabors or
Winnsboro. as members Of the state
railroad commission. succeeding Earle
D. MayfieId. resigned. and Allison Mays
field. deceased.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST

For the West Gulf States: Consider
able eloudsness and occasional rains;
Temperature about normal
For the Southern Rocky Mountains
and Plateau Reions: Fair weather prob
able most Of week with temperature
above normal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-26
SPOT COTTON

fry The Associated Press.l
Dallas, cotton, steady. 29.05; Hous-
ton. steady, 30.05; Galveston, firm,
5000.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
TROTS SS HRS. IS MIN.,
 BEATS GIRLS RECORD
Arthur Klein Sets New World Dance Mark in
 Cleveland Contests

Cleveland, April 19--A new world s record for continuous dancing, Ss hours and IS minutes, was set here this morning by Arthur Howard Klein, when he quit dancing at 6:1S a.. m. at a Cleveland Heights dancing academy. Klein, wearing a magA sTai ts...+ +sg at 2 D., m. s'ln,.i.s 1!
 EsndingTm another haii,t Miss Hut- dred Duvalle, 20, stenographer, was still going at 7:46 a. m. at which time she had passed the record of v hours and 45 minutes set by Miss Rose Smith at the same hall. Miss Smith quit at 7:o5 a. m because her feet hurt her. Miss Smith, before quitting, had broken the record of 75 hours and 10 minutes set by Miss Margaret Gerrick here last night.
 At 9 a. m. Miss Duvalle and Miss June Curry were still dancing at the same hall in an effort to break all dancing records. They were the last of the Cleveland con- At that hour Miss Duvall had danced 79 hours and 20 minutes and Miss Curry 7S hours. Both were
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New Britain herald., 1923-04-19

stroke. Dr. Vivian. who was about to leave for Hartford to attend the state dental convention in session there, was forced to cancel his plans because of the condition of Mir. Da- mon, which is said to be critical.
 At 1 o'clock this afternoon the stricken man had recovered con- sciousness at several intervals, only to lapse again into inconsistencies. So far as is known this is Mir. Damon's first stroke. He has been in remarkably good health despite the fact that he is 74 years of age.
 MT. Damon Is well known resi- dent of this city. He has been promi- nent in politics, being an active demo- crat and was member of the board of public works under former Mayor Joseph M Halloran. He is promi- nent in Masonic circles and was a coal and lumber dealer for more than half century. selling his place of business recently to the stanley Works which now is erecting an eight-story factory building on the site.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
MANCHESTER STRIKE SEEMS
 TO BE NEARER SETTLEMENT
Company Offers to Take Up Griev- anccs and Remedy Conditions
 If Justified.

Manchester, April 19.---Prospects of settling the strike at the Cheney Bros, silk mills, where about 2,0cn employees have walked out appeared brighter today when it was announces, at meeting Of strikers that officials of the company had offered to take up the subject of grievances ard t0 remedy the conditions if they found dissatisfaction with them was justi- fled.
 A committee of eight compose of two delegates from each of the de- partments affected by the strike was named to seek Il conference with of- fcials of Cheney Bros. It was expect. el conference would be arranged for this afternoon, The committee has power 10 sign aa asreeme
 At the meeting spckesmen for the various departments announced that they had agreed at committee sessions yesterday to ask for a 20 per cent flat wage increase and abolishment o' the bonus system now in effect in the mills.
 A few additional workers from the dressing department joined the strike this morning.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
DEMAR WINS MARATHON
 FOR THE THIRD TIME
Melrose Athlete Closely Followed by Frank Zuna
 of New York

Boston, April 19, (By Associated Press) The American marathon road race was won today by Clarence H. De Mar Of Melrose the first three time victor in the 27 year history of the event. His success like that of last year, was in a driving finish in which he overlook Albert r. Michel son Of Stamford, Conn, about three miles from the end.
 De Mars official time was 2.23.47 i-S; Frank Zuna, Millrose A. C.. New York, finished second.
 Waffle Carlson of Chicago. finished third. Zuna's official time was hours, 25 minutes, S2 seconds; Carl- sons, ? hours, 27 minutes. 10 seconds.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
BOYS TOOK TWO $2O BILLS
 FROM POCKETS OF AUTO
There Was S6S at Hand But Young stcrs Were Satisfied to Take $40
 -Lccturcd By Chief Hart.

Two small boys, one five years ot age and the other six years old, were brought before Chief William C. Hart at police headquarters this aft ernoon by Sergeant George F. Ellir- ger, after complaint had been re- ceiped from an employe at the Fafnir Bearing Co. that some money had been stolen from the pockets of an automobile left in the factory yard yesterday afternoon.
 The youths admitted having taken two bills from the car, which were found in their possession. They said that there were more in the pockets of the automobile but they did not take them all. Upon investigation it was learned that they had stolen two $20 bills from a number of bills totaling s6S which the owner had left in his new Paige machine. The boys, thinking they had s1o bills were to make purchase at a store when the police were notified. They were reprimanded by Chief Hart and the money was returned to its owner.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
First Church Organized l7 Years Before Lexington Patriots Fired
 The Shot Heard Round the World
Ecclesiastical Society Is 165 Years Old--Rev. H. W. Maier Ordained to Minis try 30 Years Ago.

It is far cry from riding the praries on horseback like a second Sky Pilot" and preaching religion to Cowboys and Indians, to the pastorate of New Britain's oldest and one of its most dignified Protestant churches. IL is far cry from the first meeting house in a little hamlet nearly 20 years before the Revolutionary war, to one of the wealthiest of a score or more churches in a city of 6O,0 900 people. 1e5 years later.
 Such in brief is the history of the First Congregational church, or First Church of Christ, and its pastor, in New Britain. It seems a fitting coin cidence that this historical church should today observe it's 165th anni- versary on the same day as it's popu- lar pastor celebrates the 30th anniyer- sary of his ordination to the minis- try.
 First Meeting House Here
 April 19, 175S small group of people assembled in Smalley park, or what was later known as Paradise Park, and dedicated to Divine Pres ence, the first meeting house in New Britain. There was no town of New Britain at that time. The meeting house was in the southern part of Pennington in the early Colonial period. The residents were the sub- iects of the king of Great Britain and ministers in churches regularly prayed for the welfare of the royal ruler
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New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
WALTER TROOP PRESIDENT
 OF CLEVELAND, O., COMPANY
Bclvidere Resident Resigns as Assist ant Sales Manager of North .3
 Judd Manufacturing Co.

Walter Troop, for the past nine years associated with the sales de- partment of North & Judd Mfg. Co.,, severed his connections with that firm yesterday, resigning as assistant sales manager. Mir. Troop has been offered the presidency of g. manufacturing company in Cleveland, Ohio, and has accepted. He will leave New Britain next week, although his family will continue to reside here until the schools close in June, and will dis pose of his home.
 Mir. Troop is one of the most popu- lar residents of the Belvidere section and his friends will be pleased to learn of the new opportunity offered him in larger field. During his residence here he has been president of the Sixth Ward Republican club. chairman of the civil service commits sion, president of the Stanley School Parents and Teachers association, and ce-president of the United Par ents and Teachers association. He is recognized as one of the foremost salcsmen in New England.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
Sugar Market Falls.

New York. April 1s.--Raw sugar futures took a perpendicular drop of approximately 50 points on the New York coffee and sugar exchange to- day on receipt of word of the govern ment's suit to enioin trading in sugar futures.
 Heavy general selling developed as soon as news of the injunction suit reached the floor. Drops ranged from 80 to "A points, but were followed by | rally which carried prices back B points
 Cuban raw sugar however, sold at new high record since 1920. A sale of 5,5Oo bags was made to one orer- ator at 6ss cents, cost and freight equal to S.16 for centrifugal.
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