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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
REPORTS INDICATE
IIMPROVEM E Mt In
SMYRNA SITUATION

CONSTANTINOrLE. Feb. IA dis
tinct Improvement in the situation res
peeting both Smyrna and the peace out
look IL reflected in official quarters. II
is understood that the Turkish author.
tiles az Smyrna have adopted a morr
conciliartory tone in their exchanges
with the commanders OF the foreign
warships while similar softening is
reported in Angora's communications
directly with the allies.
Immediate favorable results are look
ed for on Ismet Pasha's arrival: IL is
expected that ne will give definite as
surances that the peace negotiations
have not been interrupted. but deferred,
justment. not only of the Smyrna affair
but the resumption Of peace parleys.
CONSTANTINOPLE. Feb. l3.-Sr3n
in Rumania and heavy weather at sen
have delayed Ismet Pasha's arrival here
meanwhile. kemal Pasha and other
prominent ministers have come "a
Smyrna to attend an economic congress
thus postponing the conferences which
were expected to be held immediately
upon lsmet's reaching CoaStant.nnDlc.
The fact that Russian Sovic. min
lister has also gone 20 Smyrna has
caused comment in view nf ;nsis:ent
reports of the co rlusior Of Russo
Turkish agreement "a f.ausanne.
Presumably the Turks are awaiting
overturcs for the re-cf.n.ng ~ the
treaty discussions ami ar. stir main
tanning the position that the allies caIs.
cd the breakdown Of the conference by
their sudden departure.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
INSURANCE RATES
ON GERMAN SHIPS
SHARPLY INCREASED

GALVESTON. Texas. Feb. 1:.-Fear
on the part ~ under writer's that Ger
man vessels may he seized by the
French. in view ~ the strained relations
between the countries. is considered re-
sponsihle for the sharp increase IL the
Insurance rates on cotton and other
commodities in German vessels. which
went into effect today The rate on cot
ton advanced from ten cents 70 fifty
cents per hundred dollar valuation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
NO THIRD DEGREE
USED in OBTAINING
MITCHELL CONFESSION
fBy The Associated Press.N

WACO. Texas. Feb. l3.-A stranger.
who said that he had heard statements
to the effect that the confessions Of
Roy Mitchell. the negro. who Is charged
with five murders. had been obtained
by torture. was given a hearing today.
After the county attorney and sheriff
had described the manner of obtaining
The confession he said he did not be-
lieve undue influence had been used.
The county authorities said Mitchell
had confessed when he was confronted
with the evidence OF his crime. They
denied using threats or harsh means.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
Boy Of S-Years
Given License
AS a Preacher

Nv ANt ffrN0t+ANfN ffH~s'
GREENNIILE. Texas. Feb. l3.-
The congregation Of the Kingston
Baptist charch. north Of here. CON
tinued 10 talk today about the ser
mon delivered SUNDAY By Ma,o
Cleveland. aged 5. The lad l. he
liesrd to he the Youngest licensed
minister in the country. Ills Iircnse
IN said to be conditional" and
whether he becomes a fuiiy orcair-
ed minister depends on whether he
IL called" when he l. older,
church authorities said.
The license. which authorizes the
hoy Ia preach in the Kingston
church. was given by the MashinI-
ton Street BAPTIST Church here.
i he bo, is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
W. G.. Cleveland. His father is
student Of Burle~on College.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
rrxAs RAILROAD REVENUES

AUSTIN, Texas. Feb. lS--Net rNVeh-
ues 10 Texas railroads for the III months
p.r;od ending December !. lszZ' was
sai eo7 .297. according to the monthly
summary issued Monday by the sta.s
railroad commission. Operating expens.
- for the period are shown rs Sl4S'2si.-
eoa and operating revenues si752oi 900.
The net revenue Is a decrease Of ~ per
csnt over the profits Of railroads for
ne same period in 1921, according 10
the report.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
Baker Bill is
Defeated in
House Today

AUSTIN. Texas. Feb. 13.-House
Bin No. ~. known as the Baker hill.
which proposed giving county and dis
triet sup~r;nfvnhents the privilege Of
entering the home condnct examinations
in connection with the compulsory ed
utation measure. was defeated in the
house today. mn amendment striking out
the enacting clause carrying Nv n vot.
If ~ 20 ~. Representative Lewis Of
Cameron county was one If the principal
opponents Of the measure. WHICH had
been condemned by many educational and
religious organizations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
Alleged Juggling Methods
OF SfeiUdrt Land Company
Described BY Treasurer

KANSAS CITY Mo. Feb is-AIeged Of juggling
counts OF the W. ribed in
erai court here today by of the W. E.
stewart Farm Mortgage Company,
DAuer testified that he in
some vendor lien from the
Company,
ne sad ne instructed prior
ns"ine the suits He testified that lad
million 49,
chaxers Of land " " ~ ' rN'
Bauer denied he with
not testify a he todav - ~" ~" -" -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13

SALTWATER. Okla. Feb. 13.-Ok-
lahoma A. 4 NJ college wrestlers de-
feated the matmen of Texas university
here last night by the score cf ~ to IL.
The easy victory had not been antici-
pafed by the Dklahnmans as six regular
men were ont Of the list due tn injuries.
The Agrirs took three matches by falls.
and two by decisions. against one fall
sor Texas and one decision.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
GOVERNORS TO MEET
TO TALK PROHIBITION

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Feb. l3.--An-
other conference Of state governors will
be called by President Harding 10 mee'
here to discuss prohibition enforcement
No date for the conference was set
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
WILL INVESTIGATE
THE RUBBER SUPPLY

WASHINGTON. ID. G. Feb. Ia.--The
appropriation Of sufficient funds to
make an inquiry into world production
Of crude rubber will be recommended to
congress soon BY President Harding. it
was indicated at the White House TO-
day.
Funds will also he asked for exper:
ments in the cultivation of rubber
plants in American insular possessions.
il was stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
AMENDMENT TO.
CONSTITUTION.
PASSES SENATE.
Proposal to Change Date Of
Meeting Of New Congress
and Inaugural Of President
Approved by Senate
tBv The Associated Press !

WASHINGTON. ID. q. Feb. l3.-The
senate today approved the Norris amend
ment to the federal constitution elimi-
mating the present session OF the old
congress after the election of a new
congress. Tie proposed amendment also
changes the date uf the inauguration ot
the president from March 4 TO the
thirf Monday in January.
The amendment now goes to the house
and its approval there before the ad-
journment Of the present session is
problematical.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
PRISONER HANGS
SELF IN PRISON

SrLPIII'R SPRINGS. Texas. Feb. III.
Lon Hogan. aged 10. who u under
Indictment for statutory offenSp.
hanged himself in Jail here last night.
officers announced. His trial has been
set for next Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
PROF. JACKSON OF
WACO SPEAKS TODAY

COLUMBIA. =. a.. Feb. 13.--Pro-
fessor A. :. Jackson of Waco. general
secretary of education If the African
Methodist church. will be the principal
speaker here today mt the annual meet.
ing of the association of college presi-
dents anh the preliminary sessions OF
the bishops Council If the Church.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
MEXICO TO PROVIDE
OIL FOR OPERATION
OF RAILWAY TRAINS

MENICO CITY. Feb. l3.-The Ma
tiona Railways Of Mexico have signed
a contract with the department Of indus
try and commerce 10 operate drilling
rigs in the federal oil fields 10 produce
the oil needed for operation of trains.
This will make the Mexico National
Lines entirely independent ~ the for
eign oil companies. and the government
announces that the saving In operating
costs will be great.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
ALCUIN CONFESSES
TO KILLING OF Los
ANGELES DETECTIVE
fBy The Associated Press)

los ANGELES. Calf. Feb. H.
Felip. Little Phil Alguin. who was re-
Gently departed from Mexico. has con
fe~sed t. the chief of police of Los An
grle~ that he killed Detective Sergeant
John J. Fitzgerald here year and a
half ago the Los Angeles Times stated
today. The confession il said To have
been made on the train while they were
returning from Texas.
Alguin il said "a have tod the chief
of police that he confessed because the
chief treated his right. lie said the
chief permitted him 10 ride in the
drawing room and fed him on ham and
eggs. IIr said he went to see girl
on The night Of the killing NJ the house
where the killing was done. She was
not there when he called. lie said he
returned later and raped on the door.
An officer came ont, and reached into
his hii, pocket. AIguin then fired and
ran.
FL PASO. Texas. Feb. 12.-When po-
lice All over the western country were
hunting Little Phil Olguin. he was
in III Paso caddying for Chief Of Police
Pay'on Edwards nj the Country club. il
was learned this afternoon.
Edwards said that DIguin was right
last night when he said:
"peyton Edwards and Charles l.eavelle
are losing a good caddy I'm leaving
Edwards. chief of police until few
weeks ago. and I.eavelle. local golfer,
often played together. using the alleged
had man aS caddy. lie was known
Ia them. however a. Feline Baca.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
CULBERSON ON STAND
in HIS OWN DEFENSE

WICHITA FALLS. Texas. Feb ID
Major W. L. Culberson. charged with
the murder of M. G. Lamar testified
that reports came to him of alleged
visits BY Lamar to apartments Of Mira.
Culberson. He declared that he feared
for his girls. whom he stated he found
to be rather friendly with Lamar.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
ALL DEAD ARE REMOVED
FROM DAWSON NINE:
LIST NOW TOTALS 10|

DAWSON ~ M, Feb 13The PhePsDodge Corporation.
week. announced that the
being
All possibility etombd still
have The the
having escaped from the alive
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
TOWN FINED BY
FRENCH FORCES
FOR RIOTINGS
Demand Hundred Million
Marks From Town for Per-
mitting Populace to En-
gage in Demonstrations


DUSSELDORF. Feb. 13-The town
Of Gelsenkirchen has been fined one
hundred million marks ~ the French
occupafional authorities. this sum to be
paid tomorrow as result Of the en-
counter which occurred there Monday
between the German police and French
gendarmrS. The bourgomaster. chief of
police and number of the policemen
are believed to have been involved In the
affair and have been arrested.
tine policeman was killed and two
French gendarmes were wounded i'm the
affray. according 10 the French official
version.
DI-SSELDORF. Feb. 13.-The Rhine
land inter-allied commission notified the
commission Of the Reich that Belgian
troops will occupy the towns of WeseI
and Emmerich at o'clock this morning.
Emmerich j. the customs station for
Holland.
LONDON. Feb. 13.-The boycott
against the French and Belgians be-
gan al Essen Monday. All the hotels
refused 10 serve the French. who there
upon cleared everyone out Of the Ham
delsh"f hotel. driving the guests into the
square. where crowds collected. A
French patrol then proceeded to dis
perse them with bayonets and riding
whips and finally a machine gun was
brought into service before fhe square
was completely cleared.
BERLIN. Feb. 13-The government
has dispatched notes 10 the refusal of
France and Belgium to permit Ger
man ministers 10 visit the Ruhr.
The i;erman and federal govern
ments.- IL N declared in the note. -re-
fuse 10 accept any directions from for
eign governments regarding the way our
ministers should act
BERLIN. Feb H. H. the French
officer corps believes II can force Ger
man police officials 10 obey unauthor-
ized commands by using ridina whips.
II u mistaken says a public protest
issued by the League Of German Police
associations.
Police officials i'm the occupied area
have explained that despite the sever
est phy sical punishment they are full
filling 20 the last man and the last
breath their difficult duty Of protecting
the people and the future and also that
they will obey only orders from the
German authorities
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13

Dallas. 27.3n. steady: Houston, 2s15,
quiet: Galveston, 2S.25, steady.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
Local Weather Data

Barometer pm. yesterday 1886
barometer 7 am. tdoya ... 2g93
Temperature highest yesterday S2.
Temperature pm. yesterday "a.
Temperature lowest last night Y. ~.
Temperature am. today ....... IL.
Temperature 1890 today . 81.
Humidity pm. yesterday tpcb "a.
Humidity am. today tpct) .... 95.
Humidity 1890 today tpct) ...... -.
Precipitation pm. yesterday .... 600
Precipitation Z am. today ...... 900
Total fall this month ...... OPT
Wind fdirec and veil 7 pm. -... $40
Wind tdirec and veil 7 am. ... S-S
Weather Z pm. yesterday ....-- clear
Weather an. today ........ pt ely
Sun sets today ..--...--...... 6.22
Sun rises tomorrow ...-......... 1906
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Mostly
cloudy and somewhat unsettled tonight
and Wednesday; colder by "Wednesday
night.
East Texas: Partly clouy tonight nd
Wednesday: colder in north and west
portions tonight. colder "Wednesday.
Light to moderate variable winds "a
the coast becoming northcrly.
Weather Conditions
strong pressure area, with rather
low temperatures. overlies the far
Northwest and appears 70 be moving III
south-southeasterl direction. Read
ngs are well below zero this morning
southwark into Wyoming. and Il j.
rather cold 70 the north Pacific coast
Seattle reporting temperature Of ls at
the observation. Moderately low press
ure areas. central over Colorado anc
eastern Missouri, have caused mild tcn'-
peratures and unsettled conditions over
the southern half of the country. L'ghi
local rains cccurreN in Texas, and fair
ly general and heavier rains over the
balance Of the Gulf States. Rain was
reported also from the Atlantic coast
the Mississippi. Valley and from Cal
ifornia, and SHOWS occurred over much
Of the northern and northwestern por-
tions of the country.
The lowest temperature last night al
Texas stations ranged from SO at Ana
arillo to 10 at Brow nsvile.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
SEPARATE BANK
DEPT. FAVORED
BY THE SENATE
Salary Of Banking Commits
sion Fixed at $500 by
Amendment. Ask Training
School Investigation

AUSTIN, Tex Feb. l3.-The Holbrook
bill, providing for the creation of n
separate banking department was pass
ed to engrossment by the senate ny a
vote OF 20 70 .. The bill carried an
amendment fixing the salary OF the
state banking commissioner at $500,
and the deputy commissioner. liquidat-
ing agent and chief examiner at $4,000
Representative Purl introduced res
olution asking an Investigation Of the
management Of the girls training school
at Gainesville by a committee of seven
Legislators, The resolution declared that
the practice had developed al the school
Of paroling the inmates to individuals
in and about the oil fields and 10 see,
tartan institutions. Representative purl
also stated that reports were current
OF improper management.
Davis this afternoon introduced in
the senate the bill prescribing only one
primary election.
AUSTIN. Texas. Feb. 13-The senate
committee On judicial di>firfcs reported
favorably on the bills proposing the e.
adjustment If u court If civil appeals
AZ Waco and EastIand. The bills are on
the calendar for consideration tomorrow.
Seven bills were passed finally and
five engrossed in the senate Monday
The measures passed included the Mel
son emergency appropriation for schools
OF $3,000,00O and the Dodd house bin
providing for acceptance Of the Shep-
pardTowner congressional act relating
to maternity. The remainder OF the
the measures passed were local.
Most Of the afternoon was spent de-
batting the Holbrook bill proposing crea-
ting Of separate banking department
Numerous attempts were made 70
amend the bill so as TO reduce the sal
AIRY OF the commissioner from $4,000,
as provided for i'm the bill An amend
mcnt To reduce the salary TO $500 was
pending when the upper house adjourn
ed. An amendment making the meas
ure effective September was adopted.
Measures passed included:
By Stuart. creating 96th judicial dis
trict in Tarrant county: Baugh. reor-
ganizing the 35th and 9th judicial dis
tricts. and Burkctt. making perpetual
the 9ist district. The senate killed the
Pollard bill TO regulate the issuance OF
bogus checks
The house concurrent resolution per-
hitting the continuance Of notes OF the
state penitentiary board amounting 70
$4,000 on the purchase Of state farms.
was adopted.
The Carpenter house joint resolution
calling upon congress 70 pass new i'm
immigration restriction laws was refer
red To the committee on federal rcla-
tions after short discussion.
Among the bills reported favorably
was that to exempt Hid&lgo county
property from taxation for twenty five
years due TO recent floods.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-02-13
WILL ORGANIZE MCADOO CLUB.

AUSTIN. Texas. Feb. IA McAdco
for president club will be formed hare.
IL was announced An organization
meeting il being arranged. q comma
tee headed by Representative Roger +.
Robinson. of Jewett. announced
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-10-26

Joe Moon wal a caller from Moul-
ton, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Helen Murphy OF
Yost, Utah, were gusets al the home
o: A. w. Peterson. Saturday.
II you have q piano that You want
to rent for the NEXT five months or
'~sc- =. send particulars to The Oak
ley Herald oface
Miss Carrie Tucker of Burnley was
here Saturday to attend the "Oil"
b~anquest at the Burris cafe. She
was here aagin Thursday, the guest
OF friends.
ies F. Devine was here from
the county seat Saturday night to
participate in the "ofl" banquet
at the Burris cafe. He did full JUS
tice to the occasion In every way.
Mr.. Devine is a consistent booster
for the oil and other interests of
our city and no doubt will make his
home here again as soon as we get a
few more oil wells.
II will get you! No matter II you
seen the most tremendous tidal
wave which ever swept I'm from sea;
no matter II you had seen the NIGH
test volcanoes I'm eruption, or il
great city crumble to dust before
your eyes-this will thrill you AS
never been thrilled before,
it's everIastingly excitfnxs
See at the Orpheum November 2 and
3. Alsy Baby Peggy comedy.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-10-26

! James Steel was a caller from Ba
sin, Tuedsay.
Mrs f.. NJ. Chapman OF Basin il
reported very i'll.
: Miss Clara C%rftchfeld is working
at the home of Mrs. J. A.. Martin
dale.
Mrs Caroline Dayley returned
last week from Burley where she has
been visiting relatives.
o. p. Critchfield and Edgar Elk
lund motored to Burnley Wednesday
tn attend 10 business matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cook of Bur-
ley are guests at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. Arthur C~ritchfeld.
David MartindaIe has been sus-
tanned as counsellor to the Sunday
school superintendent of Third ward
DR.. q. Il. Keen, y specialist, viii
be ut the Worthington hotel. Oak
ley, the second Tuesday Of each
month.
Mrs. Ida Dahlquist has returned
been doing work in the Logan l.. ID.
s. Temple.
II you are buying spuds, why not
buy choice Ones? You a get Net
tic Gems (Russets) at J. X. Price's,
$1.00 per 100 pounds. Send In
your orders. Terms cash. (N2)
BE sure and see aye sterday's
Wife" and "R0bin Hood, Jr.," star
ring frankie Lee. It's one OF the
unusual comedy-dramas OF the
year. A Halloween special with mat
NEE at 4;3O, Wednesday, October 81
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-10-26

Miss Clara Whitfle was a visitor
at Burnley during the weekend.
Mrs. p. ID. payley of Basin is
moving to Oakley for the winter.
W. G. Whittle was a business cal
Ter from Blackfoot, the weekend.
Miss Vera Clark. who has been
a guest OF Miss Clara Whittle, re-
turned to her homein Burley. Wed
nesday.
! Mr.. briggs, the wlel known gov
eminent trapper, returned to Good
ing Thursday after spending some
time here.
Mrs. Emery Barrus and childrn
returned Friday from Declo where
they nave been visiting at the home
OF her mother, Mrs. Clark.
Many local people and conference
visitors took advantage of the good
eats furnished by the Seniors OF the
high school, Saturday and Sunday.
5oserh N Stowell has been here
this week from Brigham City, Utah,
attending to business matters and
visiting at the l.. A. Nelson home.
A program followed by games and
d>ncing characterized the social gi-
the stake and local officers In
the high school building, Saturday
night.
Mrs. Efie Hunter and her daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Effie Walker, Mrs. Mable
Rheims, Mrs. Lucia Price, Mrs. Eu.
gene Emery, Mrs. Stephen Paskett
and Mrs. Marzette Martindale went
I" Pella last Tuesday to participate
In a surprise party In honor of Mrs. /
Lois Rheims. :
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-10-26
Or 1,l, ,',., We ss ..!,
P r o C r A M

Octcho~ "r 70 November 8
FRI. and SAT-
al. otuu ..nder the Skin +"
starring Helen Chadwick, Nor
man Very, Mae Busch, and pic
tograph.
MON. ana TUES
1.-THE GREET Japanese Earth
quake and Fire DISASTER" Par
(first lengthy scenes shown In
America) 1000 feet OF film. AL
so Bryant Washburn and Eva
Novak in Temptation" No
advance in price, SO everyone
can see IL.
WE'D. and THURS
Halloween Srecsan "v~sf@
days Wife, featuring Irene
Rich and Eileen Percy and a
distinguished cast, also iran
kie Lee in robin Hood, Jr.,"
Ntc
end. This is a show for the
whole family. Special matinee
for school >
Matinee price Csc and 10. Ev-
ening 40 and 20. (Now play
ing at American theatre, o.-.
Lake,
FRI. and SAT-
"Bavu' festuring Estelle Tay-
lor. Forrest g
Beery and others. Universal
Jewel fi.Il
' 90 80 Nae.-sh~-s ~
the year and very new, also a
oeA, comedy, Tips"
Splendid program. Regular
week end price 30 and IL.
SPECIALS COMING
Nov. 5 and 8. Harold Lloyd in
Safety Last" Watch dates for
.Merry-Go-Round.'
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-10-26

FOR SALE: A NUMBER OF GOOD
fresh mich cows. s. A. Hoffman,
Mountain Meadow. (11-8O)
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-10-26
WHAT THE PROFESSOR DOES
THE E

Bakes all kinds of dainty pastries, mixing
everything before your eyes adm explaining
each ingredient as he goes along.
Gives free lectures and practical demon
stration on the art of Economical Cooking ev-
cry day during the demonstration.
Talks to the ladies, answers any questions
concerning cooking recipes of anything for the
asking.
Shows the ladies how to make cooking a
pleasure instead of a burden, as most people
term it.
Serves all the dainty cakes, in fact every
thing he bakes is served the ladies present.
rverv lndv in the entire Oakley District
should visit the Hanzel Hardware Company's
store in Oakley during next week and see the
demonstration of the Great Majestic Range.
Always something new each afternoon
from 2 to a o'clock.