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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
SAINTS DEFEAT
HARLINCEN FIRST
GAME a TO z

HARLINIEN. Texas. Sept. 13-The
San Bento Saints took the Harlingen
base ball team TO a cleaning Wednes-
day afternoon on the San Benito dia-
mond. The game was a good one q
pitchers battle-judging from the num-
ber or strikeouts BY each pitcher. Bak-
cr Of Harlingcn struck out IL men
while tndrll Of San Benito struck out
H. Baker allowed five hits and walk
cd two men while Wendell Of San Bsn-
into allowed six hits and walked two
~ =. while Wendell Of San Benito al
lowed six hits and walked three men.
Bill McFlwr Of Harlingen and Rob
er;s cf Harlinren garnered three basf
hits and Bill Gum Of San Bt nito hit 2
three hagger. The final score was
To 2. The HarlingCn team had not been
able 20 practice since Sunday and tn
full team WAS not present and subst-
tutcs were used in several important
positions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
500 SHRINERS
WILLVISIT
BROWNSVILLE
Arrive November IL From
Northern States and Will
Spend Three Hours in the
City.

About 500 Mobiles Of the Mystic
Shrine from northern states will ar
rive in Brownsville on Saturday,
ember IL, from Mexico City,
Mexico, after attending a ceremon
ial Of AneZeh Temple, of Mexico
City. The Shrine special will arrive
at Brownsville at ] 80 p. m, and
leave the same evening at 80, ar
irving az Houston the next morning.
The ceremonial will be held on
top Of the Pyramid of the Sun on
November Q. This is the first open
air ceremonial ever held by the or
ganization and will be attended by
prominent Shriners from all parts
of the United States and Mexico.
The Pyramid Of the Sun is one Of
the historical places in Old Mexico.
and is located about 80 miles from
Mexico City. 1t is only recently
that the pyramid has been entirely
uncovered of the accumulations Of
earth and debris deposited through
centuries. This pyramid is found
TO be in an excellent state of pres
ervation, and the carvings suffered
little from the ages. 1t is covered
with hieroglyphics which has as yet
been undeciphered. Scientists agree
that the pyramids were built thous-
ands of years ago and that all trace
of the people who built them have
passed away.
The itinerary Of the Shriners will
cover a period Of Is days. 1t is
planned to start Pullman cars from
Kansas City, Chicago. Detroit, New
York City and Cincinnati. St.
Louis will be the concentration point
of the cars which will make up the
special train scheduled to leave St.
Louis at $50 p. m. November 3,
stopping at Dallas, San Antonio.
Laredo, and arrive at Monterrey,
Old Mexico, 2:35 p. m. November
6, for a days visit, and will arrive
in Mexico City November z at 8
d. m. Returning north the special
will leave Mexico City November 13
for Tampico and other places Of in
terest. and will arrive at Browns
vile November IL, at ] 80 p. m.
The party will spend about three
hours in Brownsville
The Shriners Of Brownsville will
receive the visitors and extend them
a hospitable welcome.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
Zapata is Promised State
Aid and is to Have Bond
Proposition up to Voters

There is 10 he meeting of good roads
boosters m yapata for the purpose ~
10, sting 4 STJ.OOu good roads bond issue
IN that county. This will form con
meeting link ID the LAREDO san Antonio
road and large delegation from here
should attend and boost the project. \
bond issue j. 10 bc calied "a totulla
shortly and will complete the road ~
San Antonio II carried.
The following letter ~ given the
Herald by Judge Dancy and j. ~ con
siderable interest 10 all good roads en-
thrsiast~ as Wei ~ business men:
To The Press aud Commercial Clubs: -
The following letter explains itself:
Rio Granle City. Texas.
September L. u. 1929.
IT, the Hon. County JUICE ~ Cameron
County:
To The Hon. County Judge of llidago
County:
To Mr.. H. = Devine.
Dear Sirs:-
We have been definitely informed hy
State and Federal Highway Depart
meatS. that il W. can get Xapa'a County
~ vote bond issue rf $Tl.Wnh. that
State and Federal aid will provide the
balance uf the funds required ~ build 4
highway across Zapata county.
We should Ike tu have representative
body of men from your county NJ join
uS in the town of Zapata On September
21st.
We believe iha; II will he better for
you 10 stop III Rio Grande City the night
Of The 10th ani We will leave for Zapata
IN the morning If the 2lSt.
We should like to have YOU come per
sonally accompanied By the County En-
ii possible.
In all events send one car " boosters
10 help o. put this bond issue over.
Yours very truly.
tSignedD H. CARA. Jr..
County Judge. Starr
County. Texas.
fear that on account of comhina
tion of circumstances | cannot be nj said
meeting but Cameron County must be
represented.
This l. one of the biggest items ~
news that has broken ont recently. When
| was i'll Zapata in June. Judge Salinas
stated to me that IN biz opinion his
county would put over q S15,C00 bond IL
sue but that il would be useless 70 try
to put over a S1JO.0O0 bond issue. II
we can get through Zapata county. We
are liable 10 get a road by way 0f Laredo
before We can get our road hy way ~
Corpus Christi. although the Corpus
Beeville route only lacks 26 miles ~ be-
ing financed. but | believe that route will
be financed in three Or four months.
In the Laredo route % San Antonio
there are just two counties not financed
to-wit: Zapata and In Sale. The
Chamber of Commerce ~ cotulla has
unanimously gone on record for bond
issue and petition j. expected 70 be
circulated this month
Bear in mini. We must be represented
M the Zapata meeting.
Oscar &. Dancy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
RADIO MARKET
REPORTS FOR
FARMERSSOON

The Lower Rio Grande Valley In
corporatgd il attempting to provide the
farmers Of the Valley with wireless mar
vice are asked To send in their name
to the office Of the Incorporation.
Below we reproduce their letter on
this subject
''San Juna. Texas,
September IL. 1923.
Brownsville Herald.
Brownsville, Texas.
Gentlemcn:--
The Texas Department Of Markets
and Warehouses. the United States Blu
reau Of Economics, Is anxious TO estab-
l.sh for the benefit Of our growers a
radio market news service in the Val
ley. This ccntcmplatcs the secretary's
office Of the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Inc. being headquarters for this SER
vice and for the news 20 be distributed
da IN by our Association to all interest
ed parties in the Valley.
There will be some expense attached
to this special service and we are very
anxious 70 have the names Of all firms
interested in having tbs service sent
them.
Will you please run in your paper q
notice Of this proposed service and ask
all interested firms 10 send in the r
name direct TO y il office 30 we may be
enabled TO take the matter up with the IN
direct. Under the plans contemplated
BY the Texas Bureau Of Markets this
service will be furn shed early each
morning 10 al points in the Valley.
Yours very truly.
Lower Rio Grande Valley, Inc.
By o. s. v. Ross.
Sec'y-Treas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
BANDIT ESCAPES
WITH $4,000 LOOT
QUINDARO, KANS

KANSAS CITY. Kan, Sept. 13.--Three
employees and two customers Of the
Quindaro tSate Bank. were held up to
day BY bandit who escaped with a
bag contain ny between $4,000 and
$4,000 The bandit forced the five per-
sons to enter vault where they were
imprisoned for an hour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
OFFICIAL RIVER REPORTS

The San Antonio Weather Bureau Of
flee advises the following stages on the
Rio Grande: Rio Grande City 100
feet and falling rapidly this morning:
Mission 24.G feet yesterday afternoon
which was a rise of O6 foot over the
nd statioary this morig. No othe epts
morning reading; San Benito 23.0 feet
and stationary this morning. No other
reports.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
STARTS CROSS
CONTINENT AIR
FLIGHT TODAY
CRy The Associated Press.l

HOUSTON, Texas. Sept 13.-Parker
Cramer hoped off ut 6:l4 o'clock this
morning ut Ellington Field in nm at
tempt to shatter the Gulf to Canada
nonstop flight record, which was made
recently by Lieutenant Scotty Crocker.
His destination Is Clarian, Penn.
Cramer Is flying in plane Of his
own desgn small beside the plane used
by the army flier. He is burdened with
220 gallons Of gasoline. The little ma
chine had q hard time clearing the
ground. The latter part Of the flight
will be made after dark.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
QUAKE WILL AFFECT
OCEAN CURRENTS
SAY THE MARINERS
(By The Associated Press J

SAN PEDRO. California. Sept. 49,
Mariners here declare that they believe
the recent earthquakes in Japan may
have a permanent effect on many ocean
currents subject TO change BY earth
quake, according 10 government tabula-
tions. II j. said that the current. ac
cording 10 tabnlations. varied slightly in
1906 after the disaster at San Fran
cisco
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
K. K. K. Will
have PARADE
AT NJ ALLEN
lSne ial NJ The Herald J

McALLEN. Texas. Sept 1:i.-A big
parade III the Knights of the ku Klux
klan will BE- staged al McAllen sunday.
September lG. 1923. This j. ~ ~ a
big event AMI several thousand spec
tators are looked for. The parade starts
M : D. m. The mayer and city commits
sion have granted permission for tn"
parade and have warned against disturb
ances The klan states that they will
celebrate the opening of the Baptist
Church at McAllen by the parade
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
GASOLINE is
CUT BY STANDARD
IN IOWA TODAY
NV The Associated Press. }

DES MONIES. Iowa, S-pt. 13.-Gaso-
lire was selling al III and one half tnts
gallon at filling stations heer today.
~ result. off icnls of the Standard
Oh Company. announced. Of price re-
ductions to certain choice customers By
Independent concerns.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
WILL TEST RIGHT
OF HABEAS CORPUS
tBy The Associated Press.)

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. Sept. l3.
In an effort 20 test the right Of re-
course to d writ habeas corpus in Tul-
81 county. attorneys have filed in the
supreme court an application for the
release Of two men reported to be held
by military authorities ut Tulsa, it be-
came known today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
ITALY TO EVACUATE
CORFU ONLY AFTER SHE
GETS PREPARATIONS

ROME, Sept. l3.-Itlly will evacuate
Corfu when the entire fulfillmcnt ~
the reparations demanded Of Greece has
been obtained. il was stated at a meet
ing Of tho counc Of the league of nl-
tions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
CAUSE OF REVOLT.

INV Inc Associated t'resS.l
PARIS, France, Sept. l3-The
cause for the recent seizure of pow
er by the military in Spain, it i
understood here. may be the treat
ment Of the army by the Spanish
cabinet. and parliament. after mil.
itary reverses in a campaign against
Moroccan. rebels.
The civil government, it is un-
derstood, punished army officers
who were held responsible. while
declining, it is alleged, to act against
civilian contractors and functional
ries in the various government de-
partments for furnishing inadequate
supplies to the expelltionary force
in Morocco.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
REVOLUTION
In BARCELONA,
SPAIN, STARTS

MADRID. Spain. Sept. l3.-The army
officers al Barcelona have revolted
against the government. Martial law
has been declared. The rank and file
Of the army have joined in the revolt
but the navy personnel is quiet and
have not 10 med in the revolt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
Let SALVAGE Contract.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 13.-Estimates Is
of visibility at time Of the disaster. the
admiral said varied among officers on
the destroyerS The contract for sal
yaginr the Channccy. the only ship If the
seven regarded a. having salvage valne.
was approved today By Secretary DENLY
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
YOKOHAMA CASUALTIES
OFFICIAL TOTAL 23,767
CRv The Associated Press. \

TOXIC. Japan. Sept. l3 An official
estimate Of the number Of dead II
Yokohama. Is placed 1T 81. 3.767, Of whom
li6 were fore gners. AT Yokosuka.
naval base. the casualties totalled 4,33l.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
Soldiers Occupy Phone Office

BARCELONA. Sept. 13.-The main
telephone exchange here il occupied
today by a band Of men, understood TO
he headed by Captain General Primo
River. II Il believed this movement
will signalize outbreaks in other chief
towns in Spain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
FUND STILL CLIMBS

WASHINGTON. Sent. l3.-The Red
Cross Japanese relief fund today reach
"a the total of s6ls5367. More than
half of tn : fund his already been ex-
d nded for relief purposes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13

LAKEH TRST. Sept. i3.-The fiant
naval dirigihle ZRl as taut and ship
shape as when she i n Tuesday on her
lcv,r ina half hour trip arrived here
this morn ng. and mad sape landing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
River Falls at Mission.

N''T'FTHF " a HF ALFIWEUT
HARLINGEN. Texas. Sept IA
report received from Mission this morn
ing nj S:45 stated that the river had
fallen 40 OF q foot between o'clock
p. m. Wednesday and y o'clock this
morning. The report further stated
that no report had been received up until
that no report had ben received up until
that time from Rio Grande City.
The Harlingen pumping plant re-
ported this morning that yrhe river was
at standstill and everything was In
good shpe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
WORK STARTS
ON CLEARING
AWAY DEBRIS
Especial to the Herald)

TOXIC, Sept. 13.-The work Of clear
in: away the debris i underway in To
and japanese business men have de-
caIed that they will make the city
greater than ever before. The distr bu-
tion Of supplies including fresh foods
IL in progress.
The government has decided TO ex-
pend all the budget and supplies to
1925 amountg TO 1S0,000000 dol
lars for relief and construction.
For igncrs Gathered At Kobe
WASHINGTON. ID. c., Sept. l3.-
Practically all Of the foreign residents
formerly in Yokohama are now gathered
in Kobe says a telegram to the state
department from coasui Dickover. The
telegram states the refugees are being
well taken care Of and says that the
relief committee at Kobe has the situa-
tion well in hand.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13

Generally fair and cool yaather pre-
vailed practically throughout the Unit
cd States this m rning under the in
fluence Of the Northwestern high
which is moving sluggishly across the
country. Scattered showers occurred
however. within the last "a hours along
the Atlantic seaboard and in extrt me
southern Texas. while temperature
readings were still seasonable over the
southern haif Of the cotton belt at the
morning observation. Frosts occurred
this morning as far south as Sheridan
Wyoming. and st. Paul. Minnesota
The highest tempe rature yesterday
IT Texas stations ranged from 92 ~
Fort worth TO 81 at Amarillo and Cor
pus Christi.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
CANDIDATE
FOR PRESIDENCY
OF MEXICO
NV Tho ASsociated Press.l

MEXICO CITY. Sept. l3.-General
Angel Flores. former governor Of Sna-
loa state. has become candidate for
the presidency upon the invitat on Of
the Trades Unions in Federal districts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
FLOOD CREST
PAST, RIVER
IS FALLING
Harlingen Pumping Plant,
Rio Grande and Mission
All Report River to Be
Falling Swiftly.

Government official reports. readings
at the international Bridge telephone
reports 10 Harlingen pumping plant.
Rio Grande City and Mission. are to the
effect that the river has started fall
ing. and from all reports the crest OF the
flood II past
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13

The Consul says he has received the
greatest consideration both from the
military and civil authorities. and every
thing points to a splendid parade on the
afternoon Of the 18th. He also said
that the ferry and the tram viii run
until l a. m.-, American time on each OF
the days from tomorrow until the 18th
inclusive. which win be OF help In as
sisting the people generally 10 40 to
Matamoros for the festivities.
The Brownsville Herald has received
an especial invitation from the head OF
the municipal government OF Matamoros,
in Spanish. for which II II thankful. The
invitation also contained prettiiy
printed program for the three days OF
festivities. also In Spanish. and the pro-
gram a. announced promises plenty of
entertainment for those who visit the
city acros the river.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13

proceed in a body TO the International
bridge.
I trust that We will be afforded the
privilege of extending to you our well
come on this occasion.
Yours respectively,
j. Alfonso Ulloa,
Mexican Consul
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
SPANISH CABINET MEETS
tBy The AsSorlatcd PrrsS.I

MADRID, Spain, Sept. ia
cabinet meeting was held today
following statement issued by the
captain general Of Barcelona, in
which he last night proclaimed on
his own responsibility the state Of
siege in that district, and seized the
communications and invited other
districts to support his action. In
certain districts military forces ap-
pear disposed TO concur in this at
titude Of rebellion.
The cabinet. which is in perma
nent session, will maintain its po-
sition which il will abandon only
under force, should promoters Of
the sedition decide to follow up their
policy with all its consequences.
The king will arrive in Madrid to-
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
Official Jap
Casualties
Especial to The Herald)

OSAKA. Japan, Sept. l3.-What II
reported 10 be the Official japanese
compilation Of the total dead, injur-
ed and missing il 1,356.749 with 3l5,-
1924 houses destroyed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
Wire Riviera

MADRID. Spain, Sept. l3.-Thc gov
crnment today telegraphgd Captain Gen
eral Primo Riviera at Barcelona. APP
pealing 10 him TO abandon his attitude
of rebellion. Riviera replied TO the mes
sage with an unqualified refusal Of the
request.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
Three Hurt Houston Fight

HOUSTON. Sept. 13.-Deputy Con-
stable Emory Hicks. Harrisburg. was
shot through the chest and ~ not ex-
pected to recover. Bubber Veal, who
through both legs. and Frank Hines.
federal officer was shot In the right
foot. Investigation OF the affair will
be made by both county authorities.
and the prohibition department IL was
announced today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
FEDERAL OFFICERS AND
CONSTABLES CLASH
fBy The Associated Pressl

HOUSTON. Tex, Sept. l3.-One man
Is in serious condition and another is
suffering from flesh wounds received
when four officers engaged in a pistol
and rifle battle on the Galveston -Hous-
ton road near Houston this morning.
The fight resulted when two prohibi.
tion officers attempt to stop d car con-
tanning officers from the Harrisburg
constable's office, who mistock the
federal officers for robbers and open
ed fire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
River Falling at Rio Grands.

HARLINGEN. Texas. September ID.
A telephone report from Rio Grande
City Thursday morning at $50 o'clock
stated that the river there had fallen
from stage Of "a feet TO 10 feet and
was continuing to fall rapidly. This re-
port would indicate that the Harlingen
pumping plant situation win be cleared
up not later than Saturday night and
the water down to within very Few
feet of normal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
Spot Cotton

DALLAS. Texas. Sent. 13.-DallaS.
cotton steady. 2G.-0: Houston. 2T10;
Galveston. 21.2n.
Brownsville Srot Cotton
Cotton. basis m ddling. 26; cotton
seed. zoe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vic nifty: Partly
cloudy and unsettled tonight and FIJI
day, probably local showers.
East Texas: Partly cloudy tonight
and Friday; local showers in south
portion. Light TO moderate casterly
winds on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13
REVOLUTION
BREAKS OUT
IN SPAIN
Barcelona Commander Siezes
City and Proclaims Martial
Law: Spanish Cabinet
Meets to Discuss Revolt.
(By The Associated Pressl

BARCELONA. Spain, Sept. l3--
A state Of siege was proclaimed
here this morning, when the Catalan
military authorities took possession
Of power in the city. 1t il stated
here that several garrisons, notably
those at Madrid, Saragossa, Seville,
have adhered to the military move
ment which now must be recognized
as q regular coup a. etat. The nor
NAL life Of Barcelona Il proclaimed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13

McALLEN. Texas, Sept. 13.--It In
anihoritatively reported that the Rio
Grade II now at the flood stage nc
Hidalgo and still rising. with the in
formation that a further rise IN due.
Water il running out Of the iver into
Hackney's Lake. west Of Hidalgo, and
cossing the Military Road which par
allels the river one mile north and lacks
nine tenths OF foot overflowing into
the iesaca ut highest point above.
People in the iowlands are moving out
TO higher ground today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-13

Many carloads In stock to nll
your order. Our stock In the best
Over four million rounds In st3.K.
All sizes, shapes and kinds. We
are headquarters.
ALAMO IRON WORKS
San Antonio
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-02
Fairies GiUe
Dance ShOw
Dirty Lawn Is Used
for Stage

Fairies. "sunhoaina." "rnindropn
tho lonesome prince, the poor little
lost girl and the king and quVen
OF tho Land Of Nod held earthly
sway Sunday afternoon when dane.
ing pupils OF Mrs. Pgulo E'Nycart
Greene presented their third annual
pageant on tho sylvan stage or tho
James $, Dirty lawn IN Reaux Arts
village
More than 500 guests. many OF
whom motored from Seattle. wit
Messed and approved tho attractive
dancing, effective eostuming and
tho quaint story told in rhythm.
Tho artistic beauty or tho woodland
setting aud gramgrown stage was
enhanced by reflection lake In
front, which mirrored the dances OF
tho talented children.
Blanche Ruth Hammei. soprano.
sang during lnteumissions. Mrs,
Lillian wiekdahl was pianist for the
pageant and Miss Mia Jodcr was
pianist for the singer.
Tho dancers who presented tho
pageant were.
Miss Margaret plity. naha Jean
Sears, Frances Baker. Lucille wick
dahl. Jane naughart, Mary Baugh'
art. Grace Bailey Helen nmdisy.
Mary Hunting. Kathryn Henderson.
Betty Baker, Doris Kolderup. Grace
Smith and Enid Treffinger.