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Borne-Scrymser Co. 140 l15Q
Buckeye Pipe Line Co.. 80 SO
Cheese. Mfg. Co. 225 2S5
Continental Oil Co. ...... 35 36
Crescent Pipe Line Co... II 10
Cumberland Pipe Line. los l1O8
Eureka Pipe Line. .... 104 1O6
Galena-Sig. Oil Co. com. 81 65
Galena-Sig. Oil Co. pfd. .I108 113
Illinois Pipe Line Co. I156 T15S
Indiana Pipe Line Co... 90 "a
National Transit Co. .... 23Al 241a
N. Y. Trans. Co. 81 80
Northern Pipe Line Co. .l101 nos
Ohio Oil Co. .s............ So IS
Prairie Oil & Gas Co.. l170 I172
Prairie Pipe Line Co. -. 98 80
Solar Refining Co. It's 1876
Southern Pipe Line Co.. 81 96
South Penn. Oil Co. -. l117 l12O
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Standard Oil Co. QKan.). 1914 39h
Standard Oil Co. Ry).. 81 81
Standard Oil Co. CNeb.). I215 t230
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Swan & Finch Co. IS 30
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
Forest Fires Sweeping
Great Lakes Region;
Threaten Small Towns

DULUTH. MINI. Oct 10.-FOreSt
fires raging in the northern part of
Minnesota. Wisconsin and Michigan.
started their second day Of destruction
this morning with one death reported and
five towns threatened by the flames.
Navigation on the Great Lakes j. ser
iously hampered by the dense pail Of
smoke emanating from the fires. The
cabins If many settlers have been de-
strcyed. and thousands Of dollars worth
Of property lost.
Mildred koivu. aged 3. was burned to
death in the woods near Mohawk. Mich.
a score Of brush fires III Douglas county.
Wisconsin. are threating the towns Of
Blueberry. Lake Nebagamon and Haw-
thorne. but the fire fighters in that sec
tion express the opinion that the flames
can be controlled before they reach those
towns. The fires surrounding the town
of Ontonagon. Mich. are believed 10 be
Under control. The situation nj Green.
six miles distant from Ontonagon. could
not be ascertained: but II j. believed
that all the residents have reached placed
of safety.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
FLORIDAEXPERT
SAYS VALLEY IS
CITRUS SECTION
Has Florida Beaten is Com
ment of W. H. Haywood
of Winter Park, Florida,
Entomologist

The Lower Rio Grande Valley will
become wonderful citrus country was
the statement of W. H. Haywood of
Winter Park. Florida. eniomologist and
citrus expert. who arrived in Browns
Vile today IN company with NJ. NJ. High,
entumologi>f at kingSvllr. The Valley
has Florida beaten in many ways" he
continued. ~and while had been inform
ed by pr. w. W. YofherS. who partici-
pated in your citrus schools last summer
that this was a great citrus country, i
was surprised to find the industry at
tanning such rapid development"
Mr.. Haywood j. a member Of the
American Legion and j. on his way 90
attend the Legion national convention az
san Francisco He decided 20 make n
trip to the valley To investigate for him
self the development Of the citrus indus
try. and a. this was hiS first visit 90 this
section ~ was surprised 10 find thar
itruS culture had bec me - extensive and
that the interest i'm the development Of
the industry had become Valley wide.
lie arrived az Mission last Saturday. and
visited all parts Of the Valley before
coming Ia Brownsville.
Citrus trees in the Rio Grande Val
ley develop mach more rapidly than in
Florida he stated. Most of the grow
err have secured excellent stock. and
find that the Florida seedlings and sour
orange seeds have been no small factor
in the development Of the industry.
Large shipments viii ~ made from
Florida this year. II H. very evident
from what | have already observed that
the growth If the citrus orchards in the
Valley will be- very rapid from now on.
and ! sincerely hope that the growers
will use the utmost discretion IN select
ing and purchasing their SeeiS or nur-
Scry stock in order that no heavy losses
be sustained"
NJ NJ High. who j. accompanying Mr..
Haywood on his trip over the Valley.
was formerly n resident Of Brownsville.
having been in charge of the South
Texas Gardens at Fort Brown. during
the wears the post was abandoned by the
War Department and turned over 20 the
T. =. Department of Agriculture. Mr..
High resided here from 1910 until 1918.
being transferred from this place to
KingSvilIe. During his stay III the Valley
h. u investigating various insect pests
which have proved injurious to sweet po-
ta;oes. and aS soon as his investigations
are concluded will 20 10 Mississippi.
where ~. will Ne joined ~ his wife who
II now in Cuero. He will be engaged
in chronological research work in that
state for some time. and will make his
hnmp th.rp
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
COMMITTEEM E N
ROAD PROJECT
FAIL TO AGREE
No Action Taken by Commit
tee at Meeting Held at San
Benito Tuesday on Point
Isabel Road Project

SAN BENITO. Texas. Oct. 1O.-The
committee appointed al the road meeting
in Harlingen last week. met in the office
Of the Water Company in this city Tues
day afternoon with every member pre-
sent. Frank Robertson was made chair
man Of the meeting. Much discussion
was indulged in. but nothing definite was
done nor were any recommendations
10 the county commissioners decided
upon.
MIR. Barton from Los Fresnos said
his people were heartily in favor of n
good road 10 Point Isabel. starting mt
Barreda. and Il feet width. and were
not IN favor Of road az any other width.
Mr.. Thompson Of Harlingen said that he
and his constituents were of the opinion
that the consideration Of a hard road
20 Point Isabel at this time was pre-
mature and that his people were not in
favor If bonding the county for any
amount To be used for this purpose, but
that his people were willing TO vote bonds
10 build feeders 10 the roads already
built and building. and that from his
viewpoint anything but an 1S-foot road
was failure. His instructions were not
10 consider anything short of that. il was
his opinion that his people would even
then vote against bond issue.
Mr. Sethman Of Brownsville. was will
ing TO consider nine-fOot road from
Barreda 70 Escoes junction. thence To
Brownsville. and from Esoes 10 the
Point. lie said his constituents were
willing To vote bonds and the same
might be used any place i'm the county
Just 50 long a Brownsville had n road 10
the Point.
When il was found that at this time
there was no possibility of the committee
being able TO agree upon anything that
might be put up 10 the county commits
sioners. the chair asked for a motion to
adjourn. but he would further suggest
that the present meeting be adjourned
with the understanding the committee
meet with the county commissioners mt
their next regular meeting. and i'm the
meantime that every member Of the COM
mittee consult with their constituents
get them To allow more leeway on the
part Of the representative in order that
they may az the meeting with the com
misSioners be able to arrive mt some def
mite conclusion. This was agreed to
ANA the meeting adjourned to meet ut
the call Of the county commissioners in
Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
PICCLY WICCLY
STORE BOUGHT
BY YOAKUM MEN
{. B. McLain Sells Interest
In Brownsville Establish
ment to c. P. and S. P.
Evans of Yoakum, Texas

A deal was closed this morning where
by c. b. McLain, owner Of the Browns
willie Piggly Wiggly store transf fred
his interest in that establishment to {.
T.. Evans and s. z. Evans Of Yoakum.
Texas. and the latter will take over the
management Wednesday morning.
The new owners of the stose are al
so the owners OF the Piggly Wiggly
store at Yoakum. and have secured the
Piggly Wiggly concessions for Cleburne.
Gonzales, Dewitt. Bee. Victoria. La
vaca and Cameron counties. Their Pig
gly Wiggly store az Yoakum is one of
the most successful in the state, and
they expect to have a chain Of AZ least
ten stores operating within ten months.
s. VI. Harvey. who has been connected
with their establishment at Yoakum.
will be placed in charge of the Browns
vile store, and will be assisted BY
Frank Canales. who has been employed
for several years BY Mr. McLain as
chief checker. Mr.. McLain will remain
here some time assisting the new own
era in getting acquainted with the
trade.
Mr.. McLain has been identified with
BfOWnSNlllts business interests lof the
past five years. opening the P.ggly
Wiggly store three years ago. Under
his management it has been made one OF
the leading business establishments Of
the city.
c. =. Evans has been in the city sew
eral days. and has made CAREFUL in
vestigation Of this field. I'VE are con
fident that Brownsville will become one
Of the most important cities in South
Texas" Mr.. Evans said. land this firm
will adopt the same policy as that pur-
sued by Mr.. McLain--to assist in every
way possible in the growth Of the city
and development of the Valley. We arc
confident that the II townsville store
will be- one Of the most important OF
the chain of Piggly Wiggly stores we
propose TO establish, and can assure the
public that the Piggly WiRgly policy OF
giving full value will govern the man
agement Of the establishment"
Mr.. Evans will remain in the city sew
eral days, checking over stock, and s.
NJ Harvey, who will manage the store
under the new owners will arrive in a
week or ten days to assume active
charge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
CORPUS CHRISTI
MAN CLEARED
MURDER CHARGE
Jury Brings in Verdict OF
Not Guilty in Cleve Goff
Shooting Case After TAX
ing First Ballot

Clcve Goff. former peace officer M
Corpus Christi was acquitted II the
murder of Francisco Uancbol Lozauo.
last night after the jury had been out
only few minutes The trial. which
was brought here on change of venue
from NueceS county. was concluded ar
night session Of court. after having
been in progress two days. The ease
went e. the jury about 9:3O. and the ver-
diet was returned a few minutes later.
Goff took the stand ID lily own de-
fense yesterday afternoon. ami gave his
version of the killing Lozano which or-
Cured in March 1918. stating that he
shot I.ozan0 because he believed biz own
life in danger.
. Other evidence in behalf Of the defense
yesterday was of such a nature a. would
show that I.ozano had a reputation for
violence and laWIcS~nc>S and that he
had made threats against Grff
Testimony in the ease was completed
about the middle of the afternoon ye~tcr-
day. and after Judge Cunningham had
prepared hi> charge IN the jury. argii-
ment in the case was begun. the ease
being given To the jury about o::.O
Ernesto Yznaga, charged with the
murder cf Anlstacio Lopez in December
1920. was found not guilty this morning
IN the criminal district court. The evi.
dencc showed that Yznaga killed Lopez
in self defense. Yznag. was indicted al
his own request in order that the matter
might be settled 80 that he could 20 10
Cuba 10 work.
The ease Of Francisco Rivera. charged
with homicide was set for the afternoon
session. Rivera is alleg d 10 have killed
man with knife and assaulted an.
other some time ago. II is claimed he
is afflicted with "A homicidal mania, and
his defense will be based on this. Ri
vera was she'll shocked during the
World War. and IL said % have been
removed from the scrvic. because ne
persisted in slipping out of the trench
Is and killing Germans single handed.
then bringing their bodies back % the
American trenches. His attorneys will
ask for a suspended sentence and will
make an effort 10 have him removed 20
government institution.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
ASKS THAT Vets Be
GIVEN PLACE in The
INDUSTRIES OF U. S.
lEr The a A.snciniel rrcss.l

PORTLAND, Ore. Oct. 10 Recon-
dations that the Am rican Federation Of
Labor take such action toward modi-
fication of the con ,itution Or bylaws
II IN, var Gus bodies of affiliated work
ers rs will enable the men trained by
tho L. s. Vete4an Bureau TO take the
places in industry for which they have
been prepared. was made by General
Frank 7. Hines. director Of the Nteer-
ans Brrcau, az the convention OF the
Federation in session here today.
On his pait he NJ drod that no man
would bc certified by the Neter1ns' Bl-
rcau until they were fully qualified 10
enter the crafts in which they seek
to work
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
GERMAN TREATY
OF COMMERCE TO
Be NEGOTIATED
tBy The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, u. Il. Oct. 10. Nego-
tiations for a treaty of amity and com.
merce with q rmany will be undertaken
on the return 10 Washington from Ger
many Of Dr. Weidfeldt. the German ann
basador. II was said I'D tho state dc-
paitment today.
II was stated az the department that
there had already been some interchang-
es with Berlin authorities on the sub
ject, and Id would cause no surprise X
Ncidfcldt brought with him the Ger
man draft OF treaty. which with the
suggestions already made would form
the ba is for negot ations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
VESSELS UNABLE TO
FIND MOTOR SHIP
REPORTED MISSING
(Rv The Associated Press.)

SEATTLE, Wash. Oct. l0.-Three yes
sels sent word today BY wireless that
the had been unable to find the motor
ship Kenneco;t in the place which she
reported herself yesterday-on the rocks
south Of the Dixon entrance.
Owners Of the Kennecott said that no
word had been received direct from the
ship since her wireless had ceased work
ing yesterday morning. They fear that
the vessel il a total loss. and the fate or
the thirty one men on board isstillun-
certain
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
STATE REGULATION
Oil INDUSTRY NOW
IMMINENT, Is CLAIM

TULSA. Okla Oct 10 Warning the
oil men that s:at. regulation Of their
llsiness is imminent because Of the
IRE ent wlsteful production methods
n. w. Marland. president of the Mar
land Y filming Company. suggested to-
day before the international Petroleum
Exp, sition Congress here thst the lead
els Of the industry Immediately take
steps 70 intclligtntly conserve the ma
tion's oil resources.
Marland declared that he believed
that ono approach to the solution Of the
problem lay in "intelliren. uniform pro
ration purchases from the flowing
wells" &C
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
BERLIN CABINET
STILL HOLDS Up
DICTATORSHIP

BERLIN. Oct. 1O.-The naiionalsts
and communists in the ReichStag. by vot-
ing Jointly. succeeded today in effecting a
poStmonement until Thursday the third
reading Of the chancellor StreSemann au-
thorization bill giving him wide authority
in the dictation ~ measures for economic
rehabilitation Of the country.
The nationalist and communist repre-
sentativeS Indicated that they hoped to ul-
timately defeat the measure through fill
clustering tactics.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
Miguel Elizondo Gut
For Mayor Matamoros

Announcement has been made OF the
candidacy ~ Miguel Eliz0ndo for the
mayorship of NIatamoros. Mr. Elizondo
has served several terms as mayor and
is well known and liked in both Mata-
moroS and Brownsville. especially for
the friendsly spirit which has almost
existed between the American and Mexi-
can peoples during his administrations.
He is known TO be the choice of the
governor. and thus far no opopnent has
announced for the position. The election
will be held next month.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
SO. OAK. GOVERNOR
WILL ENTER RACE
FOR THE U. S. SENATE

PIERRE. $. ID. Oct. lO.-Governor w.
II. McMasters Of South Dakota. today
formally announced his candidacy for
United States senator on the Republi-
can ticket. In making his announce
ment Governor McMasters stated that
IL elected he expected to align with
those senators who are making a hero
ic fight for the rights Of the people"
He stated that he will work to the best
Of his ability with the other senator's
not only to better agriculture but to put
il on the same plane with other indus
tries and commercial interests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
Ell JARDIN PEOPLE
DISCUSS ROAD DEAL

Al meeting of the Iii Jaidin com
muniiy council Friday ninht the prop
osit.or cf voting bonds for the con
struction Of Point Is bel highway was
the principal subicc. taken up for ds-
rus ion MANY Jews were expressed,
ana NJ, council went on record III favor
II highway imr rovcmeut in Cameron
county. ard for the B. .ldng Of one
hi~..wav 90 Point Isabel.
Another meeting ~ the community
council will ~ held Friday night. and
further discussion Of the proposition -
expected. Much interest is tax in the
community IN highway Improvement and
the meeting Friday night was well at
tended.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
King SoIomon's Mines
Furnish Cornerstone
For Masonic Temple

ATLANTIC CITY. n. J. Oct. TO-
4 stone weighing half ton from
King SoIomoR's quarrirs, near Jcru-
salem. has arrived here u be used as
the cornerstone a. the $500.0 900 tenn
pie. the erection of which by Allan
tic City Mason j. planned to start
next month.
The Rcv. Thomas J. Cross of the
Tnelsoa Baptist church. an active
Mason. arranged for the delivery Of
the s:cnc while on trip to the Holy
Land. The-s has been hut few in
stances. in which stone from. the
quarry of Kin gColomon. reputed TO
be the first Vi. ,er Mason. has bctn
taken 10 4 foreign country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
LEAVE GRANTED TO
FILE MANDAMUS in
SCHOOL BOOK CASE
lEv The Associated Press D

AUSTIN, Texas. Oct. lO.-The motion
of Scritener & Son Book Company for
] ave to file mandamus application
against State Superintendent Marrs.
was granted BY the state supreme court
today The company seeks to compel
Superintendent Marrs 70 recognize the
contracts awarded by the textbook
commission last December.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
BY
GOV. WALTON
NOT ACCEPTED
(By The Associated Press,

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. Oct. TO-
Plans for the impeachment session Of
the legislature to convene tomorrow
moved forward apparently undisturbed
by the offer of Governor Walton to re-
s.gn If the legislature would pass the
bill he had prepared 10 unmask the ku
Klux klan in Oklahoma.
Representative McBee in discussing
the situation stated that the legisla-
ture will not traffic with Governor Wal
ton on legislation. The governors
friends. however. predict that the offer
will be accepted to terminate the dis
sension within the party.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
ROAD AND TAX MATTERS
TO BE TAKEN UP BY THE
COMMISSIONERS COURT

4 meeting Of the county commission
will be held tomorrow afternoon. for the
purpose Of setting the tax levy for 1924.
The rate ~ taxes will BE- the same A. for
last year. 81 cents. il was announced.
The commission will also meet with ths
road committee that has been working On
the project of concrete highway to
Point Isabel. for the purpose Of fur
thrr discussing thc matter
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
Weather Conditions

There was no material change IN the
p.tssure distribution during the last ~
hours. and generally fair. cool. wealth
er with clear skies was the rule prac.i-
cally throughout the country. few
light. widely scattered, showers was All
the precipitation that occurred within
the last - hours. but considc rable
cloudine-s prevailed ~ the morning OBJ
srrvation over most Of Texas.
The highest temperature yesterday a
Texas stations ranged from - n
R. ownsvilIe 10 6S at Amarillo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
CAvINO GARCIA
AWARDED $500
BY COMMITTEE:
Farmer Who Was Awarded
Ford Car at Third Trades
Day, Given First Award,
$500 in Gold, Yesterday

Gayino Garcia, q farmer living near
Mesquite ranch. east of Brown Vile. has
been proclaimed the luckiest man in
T,xas. At the third Brownsville Trades
Day. on SCI temher 4. he was awarded
Ford car. and yesterday aftci noon he
received /thu highest award given by
he Trades Day oommittee-$2 in
gold.
Wilbur Wright Of FL Jardin communi.
ty received the second award Of 500
and MIS-. A. r. And rson Of Brownsville
received $50. The two $25 awards went
TO Aureliana Rodriguez of Brownsville
and Alfredo Salinas of Raymondville.
while the five $50 awards were received
by Jesus Jauregui Clyde Burks. Santos
Ceballos. Miss francesca Lopez, and
Robert Ross. all Of Brownsville.
In spite cf the poor condition Of the
roads. ycsterday's crowd was fairly
good, and merchants as a whole report
ed fair volume Of business Mos: of
the business came in the late afternoon.
after awards had been made.
Racing Events Big Success
A good crowd turned out for the rae
ing program at Fort Brown and much
int rest was shown in the events Much
" the success Of this part Of the pro-
gram was due 10 Colonel Morgan and
the Officers and men at Fort Brown.
who assisted materially by providing
equipment and in filling the events 70
the larg ~ possible number Of en-
trants.
The first event, for horses under Is
hands high. Was won by Ralph fuckers
"C pid Corporal Harris Of headquar-
tcr's troop, Fort Brown. took second
with Joe" The raca for horses over
I5-hands was won Ly CorndO Of Troop
G. riding Hank. and second place by
Corporal Setter. riding "Old Man" The
free for-all was won by Ralph fuckers
thoroughbred Cupid" and Fitzpatrick
Of Troop {. Fort Brown, won second.
In tha contest for the best horse
equipment the three Mexican entrants
showed superb turnouts. ST. Juan r.
Carrcjo won first prize. and the second
prize was given 10 Harold Jefferds. who
W 5 riding in the equipment Of MeXi-
can customs official.
NJ the mems foot race. Frank Fisher
took first Corporal Border Of Troop a
second. ana llafk OF service troop,
thnd. Walker Of Troop A won the wheel
barrow race and Loveless Of tn same
troop finished second. Loveless also won
the whcelbarrow race with passengers.
and Clark Of service troop was second.
Lovele also won the sack race, with
Walker second.
The foot race for boys under l6
brought out a veritablc swarm Of young
sters. The first three places went 20 J.
: Jagou. Valentino Le&l and Alberto
Champion.
Next Day. Nov. s.
The next Trades Day will be held or
November 6. the Trades Day Committee
ann ounc this morning and arrange
mcnta are already being made AS soon
all bills for the event are turned in
the committee will meet again. and make
final plans. Attention is called TO the
fact that tickets for the past Trades
Day events will not be good for the Nov
cmbcr Trades Day. a. a different color
Of ticket is already being issued with
purchase.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
Home of Prohibition
Officer is Dyndmifed;
Clue to Perpetrators

cd the city hall. n restaurant aad
another residence. and broke the
windows in at least thirty homes.
Miners en- route 10 work claim
they saw four strangers standing
nj the corner near the Pearce home.
and another reports says they saw
an auto with several men leay-
ing town at high rate Of speed
just begore the blast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Partly
cloudy and unsettled tonight and Thurs
day, probably local showers.
East Texas: Partly cloudy tonight
and Thursday in north. probably loeai
showers in south portion. Moderate 70
fresh northerly to easterly winds on the
coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-10
LEGION DELEGATES
LEAVE FORT WORTH
FOR NATIONAL MEET
CRr The Associated Press.l

FORT WORTH. Texas, Oct. 10
American Legion delegates from all
parts Of Texas assembled here today to
board special train for the San Fran
cisco 10 attend the national convention.
They will escort national commander
Alvin Owsley to the convention.
The delegation is accompanied by
"The Old Gray Mare" band Of Brown
wood. and the original gray mare is
also being taken along.