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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
Mexican "Curer" Who Uses
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Baths and Prayers, is Held
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Here ON Vagrancy Charge

while he has been extending the field
of operations. County officers are now
making an investigation az their prnr-
ticr~. and II they are deemed Illegal in
in any form they will be- suppressed.
II il stated that neither Rodriguez Or
his disciples will take fees for their
services. accepting n gifts whatever
may be- rendered. Mcxi,ans of all der
erccs. many ~ them quite wealthy. hav.'
been attracted a. the home Of ~El
Curador" hy the fame Of hi~ alleged
cures. Mexican> who have called
upcu him On numerous ovaSionS state
that they have seen crppleS completely
cured by course of baths supple
meu;cd ~ three or four hours Of prayer
by Rodriguez.
The attention Of the county officials
was first called To Rodriguez about two
months ago when Mexican residing a
few miles north of Brownsville reported
at the >hcriffS office that two If his
mules had been stolen. Deputy Sheriff
Mike Manahan was sent "a assist the
Mexican ia rounding 40 the thief. bat
the owner Of the mules refused to i'm
sttutc search until he had consulted
possessed supernatural powers and
could tell him whether the search would
be successful
The deputy sheriff accompanied him
- the home nf Rudriquez and the latter
Informed the Mexican that the thief
had taken the mules across the Kio
t,randr and they could not ~ reroy
cred. The Mexican stated that there
was no use of prosecuting the search
that al turador" possessed the all
seeing eve and can see that the mules
are not on this side of the Rio
t;randc. hut far in the interior in
possession of IatlroneS tnnbl. Ia
convince the Mexican that I'll Curador
may occasionally get his "wii,cS
crossed" Deputy Sheriff Monahan was
obliged ~ give NJ the search. the Mexi-
can vehemcnty protesting that the
search would be useless
The Mexican. however. evidently
came ~ the conclusion later that III
curador" may have not been wholly
correct n he crossed the Rio t;rande.
found his mules and brought them home.
Ills faith III "El Curador~ wa> not
shaken. a. he intimatcd that the mules
may have escaped from tAe ladrones in
whose possession they We're believed q
30 N the time the -all- l-seeing eve" of "El
Curador~ was utilized in unraveling rhe
mystery Of their disappearance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13

Manuel Rodriguez. who resides On the
Carmen ranch about eight miles from
Brownsville on the military road. known
ID thousands nf MrNicnns on the lower
border and i'm the state of TamaulpaS
az ~fl turador" tthc cureri nr III
lilo ~ DipS." tthr son ~ Gudl ~ IN
the Cameron county Jail on a ciiarg" of
vagrancy. He Was arrested IN Lieu
tenant II Police Armstrong this morn
ing. the police finding him al the home
of Brownsville family which had he
come ubSeSsed by the Influence he cN-
crtcd. and thc mother and three daugh-
ter~ were found with their clothes torn,
each protesting that Hodripncz Wa
the son ~ God and that "a place him
under arrest would BE- Sarrilrge whirh
would call down upon the city and cnun-
IA officials the immediate vengeance II
God.
Rodriaucz first came into prominence
several months ago. His method Of ct
feciing cures was simple. consisting
nf baths with plenty If soap. the baths
accompanied rs yociferouS prayers.
/, Heretofore hiS practice has been con
fined principally % the carmen ranch
section. MeNicans coming Tor many
miles 10 receive his advice. Same as
crii.cd his cures to supernatural pow
erS. and his fame spread far and wide
until The road leading to his shack on
th. ranch was al times crowded with
vehicles. ranging all the way from linz
cuisines 10 donkey carts.
4 few weeks ago he evidently deter
mined to branch out. and came 10
brownsville ~ effect some cures" The
family nj whose home he was found
consisted of "a mother. three daughters
and son. and the mother and daugh-
rrrs plainly show the effects of mental
strain. Al times they are almost de-
lirions. praying almost constantly. and
ychcmently declined "a take medicine
prescribed by doctors called ." treat
them. They declared that III lIiio dc
DioS~ obicctcd to medicine in any form.
ana thar they could cure themselves
hy constant bathing and prayers. When
informed that they would BE- placed IN
iail unless they took the medicine. one
~ them remarked We do not care;
God will tear down the walls and let a.
out
Rodriguez j. reported to have two
disciples" ~ the. Carmen ranch 10
whom he has impaEted the wisdom of
his cult and they are report II ~ he
taking care Of the office practice
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
TEXAS LEGISLATURE GOES
ION RECORD AS OPPOSING
OF NEW YORK

seeking 70 commend the stand Of New
York assembly and Governor Smith on
the prohibition question.
Debate began when Representative
Davenport Of Bexar county, offered an
amendment which declared the action
Of New York state as in accord with
the southern view Of states rights"
and endorsing such action. II further
congratulated the state legislature and
Governor Smith Of New York, tor their
courage in the prohibition repeal.
"A heated debate between Representa-
tive Quaid and Davenport followed, in
which Davenport declared il to be un-
timely that such resolution should be
offered in the Texas legislature. Quad
supported his resolution saying that it's
adoption would have a favorable effect
on other states where prohibition re-
peal il being talked
When il was discovered n quorum was
NJ present the resolution and amend
ment were postponed.
The house adopted the conference re-
port on the Floyd bill, changing the
name Of the Insurance and Banking
Department. II also adopted the Darwin
concurrent resolution urging the Metho-
dists to join in the campaign for a
girls dormitory nj the University Of
Texas after an extended discussion.
The Mcmillan bill prohibiting the
carrying Of firearms while possessing
narcotics and making the person found
guilty Of such act subject to a heavy
penalty passed the house.
The senate today defeated the prcpos-
nj to establish an illiteracy commission
when Clark held the floor for more
than an hour, preventing consideration
Of the measure further under the 4s-
hour rule.
The conference committees agreed on
the rural school aid bill. placing the ap-
preparation at million and a half
dollars annually.
The senate practically cleared its cal
endar yesterday after passing several
bills and engrossing others. One rev.
enue measure by Baldwin. lcvying an
occupation tax on vaudeville and road
shows, was passed finally with amend
ments to prevent such shows paying q
double tax.
The Quinn bill prescribing fees of
candidates in primary elections was
passed after amendments completely
changing the measure, were adopted.
and under the senate amendments. can
didates for state offices, United States
senator ard congressman at large will
be required to pay fee Of 500 to stats
executive committees and no fee to
county executive committees.
Other bills passed were: Davis. per-
mitting cities to dis-annex addition:
Mcmillan. making IL a felony for car
ryng firearms while possessiong mar
cotics: house concurrent resolution di-
recting the attorney general to collect
approximately 100000 due the state
from drouth stricken counties; Bonham.
delinquent tax amendment.
The Darwin bill 70 create state H.
literacy commission was engrosscd. as
was the Wood bill to appropriate $780,
600 for the erection Of state courts
building. Failure to suspend the rules
and pass the measure today means al
most certain defeat in view of rules in
both houses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
ZAPATA COUNTY
ROAD QUESTION
1OBE TAKEN Up
Valley Representatives To
Meet With Laredo Cham
! Der Of Commerce to Dis
cuss Highway Construction

County Judge Oscar {. Dancy and
County Engineer W. o. Washington left
this afternoon on an overland trip to
Laredo where they will meet with the
Laredo Chamber of Commerce tomorrow
night with the object Of securing the
curing the cooperation of that organi-
zation in securing the bond issue in Ia
pata county for the purpose of con
structing an improved highway from
Brownsville to San Antonio
Letters received from Laredo indicate
that residents of that city-arc greatly
interested in the promotion Of the high
way which will give hem excellent con
ncctions with the Lower Rio Grande
Valley. Most Of the big property own
ers Of Zapata county reside in Laredo.
and IL is understood they will attend
the meeting and determine what action
will be taken in connection with the
proposed bond issue. Judge Dancy re
rcived a letter yesterday from Judge
Epperson authorizing him to represent
Hidalgo county at the meeting. and
will also represent the Brownsville
Board of City Development as we'll as
Cameron county. Judge W. W. McCrory.
. member Of the state highway commits
sion. and ID. F.. Colp. manager ~ the
Glacier TO Gulf highway association.
and representative of the Meridian
highway. are also expected to be pres
ent st the Laredo meeting.
From Laredo Judge Dancy and Engin-
eer Washington will 60 to Austin 20 he
present at a meeting of the State High
4
Tuesday. and will render report on
highway conditions throughout the
Valley and endeavor to interest the
commission in the Zapata county pro
ject. They state that owing to the large
unsettled area in that county and the
cheap price of lands il is doubtful i:
the highway can be constructed without
a large apportionment of state and fed
eral aid. but in view Of the importance
Of the highway they believe this aid
will be secured. The cost OF construc-
tion through the county will not he
great. owing to the large deposits Of
gravel available in close proximity to
the proposed route. permitting the con
struction at far lower cost than in the
Valley counties.
: They will sperd at least day in San
Antonio. where they will explain the
necessity of the Zapata county highway
TO secure an improved highway from
Brownsville to San Antonio. via Larc-
do. San Antonians have already cvinc
81 considerable interest in this pro-
ject and have announced that they will
give all assistance possible in securing
favorable action.
Starr county's bonds. sufficient with
state and federal aid TO build n high
way across that county. have already
been sold. and IL IL possible that con
tracts for construction will be awarded
within n month or two.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
NEGOTIATIONS
in ship LIQUOR
MATTER STARTS.
fRy The ASSncia.ed Press

WASHINGTON, ID. u. June l3.-In-
formal negotiations initiated by the
State Department with the various
maritime powers contemplate the solu-
tion on "A reciprocal basis ~ the ship
liquor controversy and the rum snug
Cling tlect problem through the exer-
else w the treaty making powers. Am
erican officials revealed today. They
see in this new method an opportunity
70 eliminate Inconvenience to foreign
ships within the three mile limit due to
the prohibition enforcement regulations
while at the same time the fleet of rum
smuggIcrs off the American coast may
he broken up through the extension BY
treaty agreement Of the right Of search
for this specific purpose up 70 the IL
mile limit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
NO YELLOW FEVER
FOUND AT TAMPICO
PHYSICIAN REPORTS

TAMPlro. Mexico June 13-- There
Il NJ yellow fever ia Tampico or its
vicinity and the Yellow Fever Commits
sion knows uf no eases w this diSea ~
in Mexico said Dr Srannell. chief If
The local yellow fever commission which
has done such good work IN cradicating
the pest from this section Dr. Pierce
was here recently from United States
making an investigation Of yellow fever
conditions ia this port. He found no
eases ar Indications uf probable outbreak
If yellow fever and - reported 10 Dr.
Cummings. chief of the Public Health
Department NJ Washington. u. 4.
Dr. Scanncll has ~ opinion ~ express
as ~ when the ualrantinc against yell
low fever in Tampico by the United
States vii De raised Ills duty i simply
~ eradicate the disease. clean W point !
of possible infection. wipe out the yel-
low fever carrying mosquito. and report
conditions ny they exist here Putting
on the quarantine ard taking ii off are
for the decision If the Health Depart
mcnt Of the United States.
Considering that there now are no
eases " yellow fever. none have been
discovered in recent months and none are
expected. i would seem that no cause cx-
ISIS for a continuance of the quarantine
imposition ~ the United states and thar
the people uf Tampico should be relieved
uf this unnecessary burden.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13

Brownsville and vicinity: Partly
cloudy and somewhat unsettled tonight
and Thursday.
East Texas: Unsettled tonight and
Thursday. probably local thundershow-
ers: warmer tonight in the vicinity OF
the Sabine river. Light to fresh south
east winds on the coast.
Weather Conditions
Light to moderate local showers oc-
Cured over most Of Texas within the
last "a hours. also along the middle
Gulf coast, in the CaroinaS, Tennessee.
Kentucky, and in "a few Of the North
western States. II is somewhat cooler
this morning over the eastern portion
of the cotton belt. and much colder in
the plateau region. Elsewhere the tenn
peraturc changes were mostly unimpor-
tant.
The highest temperature yesterday NJ
Texas stations ranged from 90 at San
Antonio to rs at Amarillo.
k.r n.s
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
CONDITIONS IN
China WORST IN
YEARS, ASSERT
Cry 1hr Associated l'rcss.D

SHANGHAI. June l3 Conditions in
China are termed the worst since the
Boxer outbreak, according ~ state
ment Issued today IN which the Amcri-
can Association in China and the
American Chamber y. Commerce X
Shanghai united. II was agreed that
American lives and property were cn-
danGered and the prestige and business
bcing destroyed ny lack of strong ac-
tion.
The organizations sent cable of pro-
test 70 the Secretary Of State at Wash
iHrion in which e xas charged that the
Chinese are continuing their outragcs
against foreigners, that American YES
sells have been fired upon and the Am
cricau flag insulted. Tho cable demand
cd immediate protection for Americans
in China.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
EQUALIZATION BOARD
HARLINCEN DISTRICT
MEETING THIS WEEK

HARLINGEN. Texas. June 13.-
The Board of Equalization of Cam
eron County Water Improvement
District Number One convened
Monday morning at the offices Of
the district to begin the work Of
equalizing the valuations of lands
and properties for district taxes. The
Board this year is composed of G.
w. Starnes, president. Hugh Fitz-
gerald. secretary, j. III. Williams and
Chas. III. Brown as representative
of the board of directors of the ir-
rigation district. The board. this
year. will have heavier duties than
any previous board Of equalization
as land values have been more varied.
During the past year operations OF
land companies in the Harlingen dis
trict have created many smaller ac-
counts from lands cut out Of excep-
tionally large acreages formerly
held by the company or individuals.
Renditions of property were turn
ed in for the year at practically the
same valuations as they carried last
year. Many Of the larger tracts of
land which have been cut up how
ever. will have te values increased
as much of this property has been
cleared and put into cultivation
since last year.
1t il expected that the valuations
in the Harlingen district this year
will run to approximately $4,000
10000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
MANY MEN NEEDED
FOR WHEAT HARVEST
LABOR BUREAU SAYS

KANSAS CITY, No. June i3.-The
wheat havest viii require the labor ~
10000 cxtra mrn Az il swings norihward
embracing the states Of Texas. Oklnho-
ma, Kansas and Nebraska. George Tuck
er. field director of the United States
labor bureau, estimated.
Tie stated this was not an unusual
demand. and that the demand FOR extra
help viii probably begin w the Texas
Panhandle and the western counties Of
Texas between June 20 ard 70.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
ENGLAND WORRIED OVER
EMIGRATION OF SAILED
WORKINGMEN TO AMERICA

LONDON. June l3.-Great Britain
is worried over the increasing number
OF skilled artisans and domestic ser.
wants who want 10 take up their abodes
in the United States. The stream Of en-
igrants which has flocked from these
shores to America has caused special
committee of the government TO inquire
into the causes.
Only the exhaustion Of the annual
quota to British subjects eligible 70 en-
ter the United States under the per-
centage law has prevented tens of thou
sands of others from pitching their
tents under the Stars and Stripes. with
the exception n France and Germany.
practically every nation is now barred
from sending cmgrants TO America un-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13

TIL next July. when the new annual
quota begins Already the steamer book
ihes from the United Kingsdom 90
America for July, August and Septem-
her are full.
America may still be the melting
pot" remarks the Westminster Gazette
cditorially, but its legislators are keep
ing stiicter eye upon the metals
which 80 into the alloy than ever be-
fore. The British race Is given certain
measure Of flattery in an evident dis
position 10 welcome more Of it's mem
hers. hut that is scarcely surprising
when we discover that the people whom
we send are in q large measure domes-
tic servants and skilled workers. neith-
er or whom we can afford. TO lose
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
LIFE SENTENCE
REVERSED TODAY
BY APPEALSCOURT

AUSTIN, Texas. June 13.-The
% year sentence given William
Mcador Of Ward county for murder
in connection with the killing of
Asa Rails. was reversed and remind
ed today by the court Of criminal
appeals on the grounds Of error in
the charge Of the trial court.
The court also ovcrrued the mo-
ton for ..chearing in the case Of r..
NJ. Mcclure of Fl Paso who was
given a life term for the murder Of
Louis +. FrenZel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
BRITISH NOTE ENDS
RUSSIAN PROBLEMS

LONDON. June l3.-Thc British re-
ply 20 the last Russian note states that
the soviet government "havinE complied
with the essential conditions put for
ward NY his majesty's government. this
spondcnce may now be brought TO
"A conclusion"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
TWO KILLED. WHEN
OVERCOME BY GAS

HOUSTON, Texas, June l3.-G.
A. Branard a plumber. and Henry
Depenbrock. truck driver. were
killed this morning when they were
overcome by sewer gas in man
hole. They had entered the manhole
for an inspection prior to making re-
pairs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
FRENCH STEAMER
CREW DEMANDING
LIQUOR RATIONS

NEW YORK. juno i3. Nearly half
Of the crew OF the French steamer
France served notice on the captain of
the ship a. the vessel sailed today that
they would refuse 10 make another trip
70 America unless arrangements were
made sO they could get the two litrc
daily ration Of wine a. provided hy
French law The captain declared that
the French would return on schedule II
it had "a recruit a new crew from the
French merchant marine college.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
DEBT COMMISSION
COMING TO THE u. S

BELGRADE, ,Junc r.. Jugo Slavia
viii send mission to the United
States in October to discuss the pay
ment Of her war debt 10 the United
States. Minister Stoyadirovitch told
the parliament today. The parliament
discussed the program for balancing
the budget this year for the first time
since the war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
CAMPAIGN AGAINST sMUGCLERs

fBy Inc AsSoclatcd PrcsSD
DETROIT, Mich. June i3.-Plars for
what is expected to be the most crush
ing blow ever dealt the illicit liauor
traffic in the Detroit river district
are being mapped out AZ series Of
conferences between Chief Field Rep
resentative Yellcwley. federal prohibit
tion agents, Federal Prohibition direc-
tor James Davis and Federal District
Attorney Earl Davis. The liquor SNUG
glers are reported to be extremely ae-
tive in this district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
BROKERS PLEADING
GUILTY TO CHARGES
OF BUCKETSHOPPINC

NEW YORK, June 49, Edward II.
Fuller and Frank McGee. stock brokers,
involved in New Yorks most sensation
buckotshop case, pleaded guilty 70 the
charge of buckcting orders from Frank
ling Link ~ WcstmortlanG. Tenn. They
were remanfed for sentence Friday.
IN firm failed several months ago.
its liabilities being placed at $4,000.
600
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
RESTRAINT OF TRADE
VERDICT SUSTAINED

NEW ORLEANS. June 13.-The
action Of the federal trade commits
sion in finding the Southern Hard
ware Jobbers Association guilty of
unfair methods Of competition in in
tcrstate commerce in violation Of
the federal restraint of trade act
was upheld today by the United
States circuit court Of appeals here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
FRENCH IMPOSE.
DEATH PENALTY

VAYENCE, June 13.-Thc death pen
atty has been imposed BY the French
court martial here upon German en-
igneer named George Of the Baden ami
line and soda works at Ludwighafen.
The engineer was charged with sabot-
age.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
CBy The Associated PressD

AUSTIN. Texas, June i3.-Thc
house today adopted a resolution de-
ploring the action ~ the New York leg
islaturc IN rcntaling the state prohibi-
tion enforcement act. the vote stand ing
50 % -. The house had previously tab
Ted ny a vote II - w = amendments
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
TENNIS MEET COMPLETED

FORT WORTH. Texas. June ~.
he latter part of the first round was
completed IL the senior singles ~ the
Texas state tennis Tournament today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
WITHDRAWN BIG SUIT

NEW YORK. June L. Withdrawal
~ >6.UrDOOo suit brought ~ the
Niragraph company ~ America. Inc.
against the Famous Players l.aSky cor
pnraiion and other defendants. was an
nounced ~ the latter firm.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
CIVIL STRIFE FOLLOWS COUP
REVOLUTIONARY FORCE IN
BULGARIA; PREMIER FLEES

BELG RADE, Serbia, June i3 Dis
patches to the Jugo Slav newspapers rc,
port the existence OF civil war through
out the greater part ~ Bulgaria. The
former cabinet ministers Ohorff and
Douparinoffare are said 10 have been
killed during an engagement with the
revolutionary troops.
Former Premier Stamhoulisky ac-
companied by a single friend. Is re-
ported 10 b fleeing on horseback
through the mountains Of Central Bull
garia in the direction Of the city of
Prdop. pursued by body Of r,yoiu-
tionary horsemen.
LONDON. June I3.-Grcat anxiety is
entertained in allLGd-saaaLsrs over the
course Of events in Bulgaria. and the
fear is expressed that the peasautry,
which forms the backbone of the coun-
try will rally 10 the call of the drpos
ed leaders. some Of whom are still at
large, and who are expected 70 attempt
counter revolution.
tDNSTANTINDpIE, June -. -
General Savoff. former minister ~ war
Of bulgaria. who " exiled here. with "a
group Of his adhcrrnts. seizrd he Eui-
garian legation. cxprIling the charge.
and taking over the records. The local
authorities did not interfere.
SOFIA. June. -. Peace and siahilii y
for Bulgaria with the fufilmcnt NJ in
ternaiiona obligations and harmony
with its ncighborS are the aims II the
new government. the new minister WI
foreign affairs Christie kalloff. De-
clared this morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-13
SEIZE TWO BILLION MARKS

BFEl.IN. June T.. 4 diSpai IA from
IimhrrE say. ina, THE French have
scizrtl two billion marks which an nntd-
mobile was conveying for the regular
payments ~ the unemployed.