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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
Large Consignments of
Liquor on Mexican Side,
Report of Investigator

Bootleggers and smugglers OF liquor
on the lower border are evidently pre-
pairing for thriving autumn business.
and the volume e liquor now coming
into towns on the Mexican side of the
Rio Grande and being distributed TO the
-Strategiral points" j. greater than at
any time since prohibition Went into
effect and made liquor smuggling pro-
fiiable.
For several months past there has
been very little smuggling or bootleg
ging in Cameron county. the convection
cf numerous bootlcg-ers and the impos-
ing Of pcnitenfiary sentences having had
a very wholesome effect, but that the
smugglerS are preparing for big
drive" is obvious from Investigations
made this week from Matamoros and
Camargo.
Tequi.a by the carload
Scores of Mexican homes in close
proximity 10 the Rio Grandc were visit
ed. the investigator proffering some
plausible excuse for his visit, and I6
eases of tcquila and meScal were count
"a in various shacks in that section
opposite the Mercedes and San Benito
pumping plants. Two solid carloads Of
tequia had been received at Rio Bravo
between Reynosa aud Matamorcs, and
the investigator counted 100 five-gallcn
cans Of mescal Four teams were haul
ing liquor from the Ramirez Station.
the carts heading in the direction Of the
Rio Grandc. When questioned by the
investigator. one or the drivers stated
that the liquor was consigned To some
shack along he.brush along the river but
would make no definite Statement a.
10 its exact destination.
Residents Of the small towns admitted
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
RANGER REPORTS ON
PIT. ARTHUR FLOGCLNG
nv The Associated Press)

AUSTIN. Texas. Aug. -. Ranger
Captain Aldri.h rctItned to Austin to-
day from Port Arthur. whore be has
been investigating the flogging Of Carl
and Clay Dunn lie said he had made
a report. but Governor Nrff declined ~
discuss the matter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
BULLETIN FOR GIRLS
(By The Associated Press.)

AUSTIN. Texas. Aug. -. Fresh
men girls az the University Of Texas
will not have 10 depend on older stu
dents for their information when they
first arrive now. 4 bulletin containing
information about the university has
been prepared by junior girls and will
soon be off the press.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
Arrangements Completed For
Tri-County Teachers Institute
at Brownsville September 81
interesting Features
Incorporated IN Plans
For. the 1923 Institute

StufnS " one cf the most widely known
authorities on rural school education in
the state
In the institute work. Miss St,ltz-
fuS will use the much discussed project
method. cf actual illustration. She will
arrive in Brownsville several days prior
~ the opening of The institute. anl pre-
pare a special model rural school ROOM
where the work If this division of the
institute will be- held The work in the
rural school department will be- lail out
especially with the view uf StreSSing
IA. need ~ cooperation between the hural
hooi teacher and the county demon
Stration agent. and the home demon
siraiion agent.
Other Departments Strong.
Lenders for the other section. of the
institute are also prominent in their re-
spective fields. This year every DE-
psrtmrnt Of the work will have III it,
head an expert who will direct the
work cf that department In the high
school division. Superintendent !, W.
Cantwell cf the Wichita Falls Han
=, hool. one Of the most prominent cdu-
Gators il the state public school system,
VIII have charge Ct the work. MIR. Cant
well will also be the director If the
institute.
The intermediate supervisor for the
Dallas public schools. a man of wide ex-
perience in this school. Miss Lila Eaugh.
primary supervisor Of the Houston
Public Schools viii have charge Of the
primary section of the institute.
Interesting Lectures on Program.
Subjects Of more than usual interest
have been arranged for the general Se>-
sipnS ~ the institute. The director.
Mr.. Cantwell. will speak on "O1iectiycs
in Public Education" and on Com
munity Interests. Roy Eedichek. di-
rector Of the University Of Texas In
terScholastic League. will speak on the
league and its work. the title ~ hi~
lecture being Texas lnterscholastic
(Continued on Page Two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
AUTO REGISTRATION
NOT OCCUPATION TAX

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25.-ln an opin-
ion Of State Treasurer &. v. Terrell.
the atornCy generals department held
that the automobile registration fee is
not an occupation tax. and that, there
fore, one-fourth of the fees collected
on automobile registrations are not
subject to transfer to the available
school fund.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
OFFER INCENTIVE TO
HOME RUN ARTISTS

The Putegnat Hardware Company
will give a pair of fine baseball shoes
10 any members of the Brownsville
team that knock home runs in today's
game with Donna, IL was announced
BY the company Saturday. The Empire
Barbar Shop has previously announced
a free haircut, shave and shampoo to
all home run knockers, or hitters OF
three -bargtrs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26

One of the most important phases ~
the Rio Grande Valley Teachers lnSti-
lutc. comro>cd of the tea hers of Cam
ercn. lIidalgo. and Willacy cuuaties.
which convcneS here Monday. Scp'cin-
her z. viii be- the work Of the rural
division. under the direction of Miss
Amanda Staltz.us. rural school expert
from the extension department ~ the
University of Texas. az Austin. Miss
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
MASKED MEN With
CHURCH DONATION
STRIPPED OF HOODS
0v The Associated Press.D

JONESBORO. La. Aug. -. ~ En-
route 10 Jayhird Church. near here
with the idea of presenting Minister
Long of Winfield with a purse and a
letter of cummendatiun three masked
men were intercentcd n short distance
from the building. and turned back.
Hoods were stripped from two of the
men, who were recognized
NJ disturbance occurred during the
meeting between them. but news of the
occurrence reaching the congregation
nearly broke up the meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
WOMAN TAKES OWN LIFE
AFTER HUSBAND DIES
nv The Associated press.)

BRISTOW. Okla. Aug. 25.-Within
half an hour after her husband had
died at local hosnital from injuries
srstained in an oil field explosion. Mrs.
Charles Mclaughlin shot and killed
herself at her home here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
OPERATORS AND
MINERS TO MEET
ny The Associated Press. !

ATLANTIC CITY. y. j.. Aug. -. -
The miners union officials and mine
operators Representatives accepted to-
day the request of Governor I'iu hot of
Pennsylvania FIR "A conference AZ lIar-
riShurg Monday.
The governor has announced that he
wiil exhaust every means of preventing
the suspension cf anthracite mining
next week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26

WASHINGTON. d. C., Aug. 25-Re-
storation OF the German monarchy
within Z year was predicted today by
Representative Asw,ll, democrat. Of
Louisiana. who presented to President
Coolidge his observations "a ned >
inc a recent trip through continental
Europe.
"The situation in Germany and
throughout all Of Europe Il most me.
nacing," Representative Aswell said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
WILL SUPPRESS
auto SPEEDERS
UNDER new Law
Sheriff Gives Notice That In
toxicated Persons Driving
Automobiles Will Be Tried
Upon Felony Charge.

Speeding on the stfeets of the cities
and on the country highways and the
driving of ears by intoxicated persons
must be stopped IN Cameron county. is
the edict which issued from the sher-
iff'S office yesterday. Sheriff Robert
son stating that hereafter intoxicated
drivers will be prosecuted under the
provisions Of House Bib No. 33 OF the
thid called session Of the legislature,
which recently went into effect.
This II one Of the most drastic
laws ever enacted in Texas" Sheriff
Robertson stated. and it should prove
effective in eliminating the menace OF
drunken drivers on the public streets
and highways. In the past the sher-
IFS department has been asking the
justice courts 20 assess fines of 500
and costs foI driving ears when in
toxicated. but this small fine does not
seem to mean anything in the gay lives
of the exh ilarated spcedstcrs. Speed
iiends are increasing in number. and
these small fines have evidently prov
ed int Elective. Therefore prosecutions
will b made under the new law. and
pcnitcntiary sentences secured when
ever possible"
A Law With Teeth" in IL
House bill No" 33 i entitled IAN act
making II felony to drive an aut,mo-
bile or any motor driven ven.clc aion
the streets OF afy incorporated city,
town or village. or upon ,he public
n igtway. Will the dTive- = unas- The
influence of ato ;isa.i'.s hqnrr. ind
prescribing ,he punishment for such
violation" The principal sections tf
the bill are as fo'lovs:
"Section 1t shall be unlawful fer
any person to 3rise rr operate an auto
mobile or any lo' )r vehicle upnn nry
street cr alley - nnr a'her place with
IN the limits Of any incorporated. 4.
city. town or v'!ia,s u this STATE a.
anon arv pphiic rlai 81 highway IN this
State while such person is intoxicated
or in any degree under the influence Of
or Intoxicating liquor.
IS. cticn Amy such person violat-
ing this act shall be guilty Of a felony
and upon conviction shall be pun shed
by confinement in the penitc ntiary for
not more than two years, or by con-
finement in the County Jail for pc
yiod OF not more than ninety days. or
~ fire or not more than Five Hun
Grcd Dollars. or BY both such fine and
imr risoRment.
Asks Public to Assist
In view of the numerous acc dents that
have occurred recently. especially along
the concrete highway, Sheriff Robert
son hass.ssucd request 70 all citizens
u assist him in enforcing the traffic
laws. and especially to apprehend
drunken drivers. The concrete high
way will become a menace instead OF
an Improvement. he stated. unless
the traffic laws are enforced and IN
toxicated drivers given the punishment
due them The aid Of all citizens Is
respectfully requested to assist this
department. in enforcing the law. and
20 make our highways safe for all the
people"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
CL0UDBURSTS IN MEXICO
SEND TORRENT OF WATER
into UPPER RIO GRANDE
(By The Associated Press)

Ell PASO, Texas, Aug. 25Two Dead severely
injured and least slightly
which avalanche Of
thousands of homeless the
ructon the Mexican side of the Rio
Federal aid flood relief
of
established kitchen and opened
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
Official Weather Reports

East Texas. Sunday and Mon
day, generally fair in rJorth por-
tion; partly cloudy in south por-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
fRy The Associated Press.l

AUSTIN. Texas. Aug % Adju-
tant General Barton tonight had not
received n report on the liquor raids
scheduled TO he made in Somerville
county today. Rangers Shumate Of Dali
las and Burton Of Corpus Christi were
sent to that county several days ago
10 investigate alleged bontlegging ne
tivities. General Barton said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26

temporary quarters for the flood
victims in the schools and other pub
lie buildings of the city. Clothing
and blankets will be issued tomor-
row to the needy victims Of the
floods.
The dead, so far as known, are
Mrs. Maria Velenzuela and Francis
Acosta, an eight year old child.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
DEL RIO BRIDGE
ENDANGERED BY.
RIVER

DEL RIO, Texas. Aug. 25.-Traf-
fie over the international bridge
h re was blocked today due to the
flood waters of the Rio Grande
overflowing the bridge. The bridge
can successfully withstand the
force Of the flood unless thu wat
ers rise considerably higher. toll
officers ut the bridge stated last
night.
The Rio Grande Is rising slowly
ut Brownsville, and rSports indi-
cate there have been heavy rains
along the hcadwaters Of the San
Juan and Salado rivers, which rise
in the mountains near Monterrey,
but no floods have yet been report
ed in those rivers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
BEAUTIFYINC OF
SCHOOL GROUND
UP TO TEACHERS
Plans Being Made to Make
Beautification One of Prin-
cipal Subjects to Be Taken
Up at Teachers Institute.

With the beginning Of the school
term carly in September. the first ef-
forts toward carrying out the extensive
school Identification program that was
outlined at meeting Of the district
board several weeks ago. will begin. At
this meeting, the board endorsed a
movement to improve school buildings
and grounds. and voted TO offer prizes
TO the schools which are judged the
best in that respect. The moveme Mt
has become so popular that the county
superintendent is preparing TO laUnei
the campaign on a far larger scale
and if possible TO enlist the other
counties Of the Rio Grande Valley TO
join in the work
Campaign to Begin with Institute
The "first guns" of the campaign
will be fired with the open. ng of the
Valley teachers institute here Monday.
September ,. At the institute. reso-
luton will be presented. asking for the
endorsement of the Identification cam
paign as outlined by the district board.
and the Hidalgo and Willacy county
teachers will be asked to cooperate.
A special represg ntative of the A.
and NJ. College has been asked TO he
present at the institute. to present
plans for beautifying school grounds.
to furnish data on landscape garden
ing and TO assist teachers in inaugur-
ating the campaign. While this ex
pert will be asked TO attend the ins.i
tute primarily TO assist the teachers
in this county. County Super ntenden'
Kennamer is authority for the state
ment that his services will be Offered
to any teachers or schools that desire
his assistance.
Beautification Will be Stressed
Much Of the work of the institute
itself will be devoted TO fostering the
idea of Identification. especially in the
rural communities. although the city
schools are also taking up the idea
with enthusiasm. In the group discus
sions Of the institute, such 50 iects as
Continued on Page Two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26
OFFICERS RAID
STILLS and GET
COUNTY SHERIFF
(By The Associated Press.)

GLENROSE, Texas, Aug. 25-
Unheralded, state ranger and spe-
cial officers under the command Of
Captain Shumate, swooped down on
Glenrose, Somerville county, today,
and at o'clock tonight had taken
27 men into custody for investiga-
tion connected with alleged liquor
law violations. Among them. Shu-
mate said, was It. Walter Davis,
sheriff of Somerville county. As
far as could be learned tonight, no
official charges had been filed
against any of the persons held.
In addition to material brought
to the courthouse, officers said that
they destroyed three stills, and de-
clared that they found others al
ready destroyed when they arrived
at the hidden places. They said that
they destroyed 1876 fifty gallon bar
rels Of mash.
The first that Somerville county
knew Of the raids was when a motor
truck backed into the court house
yard and began unloading stills and
other property. This was followed
by other automobiles bringing the
persons taken into custody. At in
tervals other cars arrived in the
same way.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-26

GLENROSE. Texas, Aug. 25.-State
rangers under command OF Captain
Shumate with others aided by federal
prohibition officers made several raids
in Somerville county today. making a
large number of arrests and capturing
a considerable amount OF liquor.
According to reports here. twenty to
twenty-five persons were taken into
custody and nine stills were confiscat-
3D. More than fifty gallons Of liquor
and large quantity of mash were TAX
en- in the raids.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-11
LOTS OF READY MONEY NOW
 IN FRANCE

PARIS, Jan. 11.-France is run ming over with ready money, declares an investigator, Paul Bourguignon, writing in Le Petit Blue France is glutted with available cash, and never within the span of our mem ory, which extends back far enough, have the capitalists and the savings accounts of the nation shown such good will in offering their funds to the nation or to great industries, presenting good security and ad vantageous rates"
 Pleads Poverty
 This is a much different story than one usually hears in Paris The French Government offers six per cent, short-term loans, and to secure purchasers has created a lottery sys- tenn, by which bondholders may have a chance to win millions of francs in prizes. When the question of the French debts or of German repara- tions arises French writers are ac- customed to point out that the na- tion is on the verge of bankruptcy. It must not be forgotten that during the coming year France will spend nearly four billion francs more than she can possibly hope to receive in all her revenue schemes,
 Bourguignon backs up his state ments with statistics.
 "The Paris subway, the Metropoli- tan, had not yet publicity opened the subscriptions for 174,000, 900 francs worth of bonds when the banks announced that all the bonds
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-11
EIGHT PAGES

had been placed in advance The Credit Foncier planned to place loan of 600,000,000 francs. The joan was entirely subscribed for before the terms of the issue had been pub lished.
 Cites Figures
 "The Minister of the Treasury, Monsieur de Lasteyrie, required four billion francs and issued a public loan. More than eight billions were subscribed. Doesn't this show the extreme abundance of available mon ey and the good will of the saving public? The Bourse, despite the un- certain political outlook, has shown steady upward movement of secur- ities, which shows the activity of idle capital seeking employment"
 The writer concludes by urging the Government to take advantage of this ready cash to rebuild the dew astated areas and to float gigantic water power schemes, which will make France nearly independent of foreign coal-exporting countries.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-11
THE SPIRIT OF GREATNESS

It is the spirit of greatness that makes Madame Bernhardt say, in response to pleas that she take rest, "For me rest means death." Stricken, threatened with complete collapse, she fights on. And fighting on, with the great actress, means working on.
 If Sarah Bernhard had not been blessed with supreme gifts of artistry she would still have become one of the most widely acclaimed dramatic stars of her day. For the will to work, and do, was the most potent of those cndowments that have brought her to the pinnacle of accomplishment.
 There is lesson in the life of Madame Bernhardt for ambitious young men and wo- men of today It is the lesson that achieve ment is the reward of keping everlastingly at it. Puny minds rest content with petty laurels lightly won. The princes of creation find small gain only spur to more valiant effort.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-11
HOW WELL DO REMEMBER

How well do I remember,
 The place where I was born, The flowers in the garden
 And the fields of ripening corn. How we'll do I remember,
 The cottage as it stood, Back behind the naples
 It looked to me so good. How we'll do I remember,
 The COWS down in the lane, The sheep with woody faces,
 And the fields of yellow grain. How well do I remember,
 The spring and little Till, The snowbanks in the winter,
 And the coasting down the hill. How well do I remember.
 All the joys boy could nave, To feed the pigs and chickens, And lead the spotted calf. How we'll do I remember
 Some playmates that are gone And now I do remember,
 That I am not so young. How we'll do l remember,
 The school house and the bell. The lessons in the reader,
 And the girl, I loved so well.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-11
PROBATiONER, 80 YEARS
 OLD, BEATS UP FAMILY

CUYAHOGA FALLS, O., Jan. H. The only red light district in the Falls has been eradicated. The pink gl.n- mermer which adorned the entrance of the police station has been abo1- ished. The color of the light caused unfavorable comment, and so Chief of Police Russ Duffy demanded a showdown. He called a consulta- tion of Mayor Harman, Safety Direc- tor Shumway and the members of the force. No one appeared to know who was responsible for the red light. The discussion ended by the adoption of green lamp The Falls now rejoices in a green light district.
 Keep the public informed by adVer. Using regularly in the Cordova Daily Times
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-11
THURSDAY, JANUARY II, 1922
BLOWING STRAINS

The increasing tendency on the part of the Government to exploit the portion of the Ter ritory penetrated by and contiguous to the railroad from Seward to the Interior IS noth- ing more than should be done in view of the vast expenditure of money. on the railroad, for the sooner that country IS populated and permanently improved, the sooner will the railroad be nearer a self sustaining basis. It is good business for the Government to do everything possible for the advancement Of that section of the Territory.
 But behind the disposition of the Govern ment to exploit the railroad belt and lurking far back in the brush, there exists danger to Southeastern Alaska-to Juneau and the entire First Division-and that IS a glarlnG possibility that, along with other faVors be- slowed the railroad section IS deslrous ot obtaining the Territorial capital and the bene- fits and advantages thereunto pertaining, and there are good reasons for believing that there is already an undercuTent courslng III that direction and that it will be apparent on the surface in the very near future-certamly by the time the legislature convenes.
 Now, while this paper is vitally interested m the welfare and development of the Territory as a whole, it is honest in its belief that the removal of the Territorial capital from the First Division, comprising as 1t does more than half the population and the bulk of the vested interests of the entire Territory, to any point outside the division would be a step from the disastrous effects of which Alaska would not recover within the next ten-pos- sbly-twenty years and step which would defeat the ends 1t would be expected by its over-zealous advocates to accomplish.
 The railroad belt lies far beyond the Gulf of Alaska that dark and stormy waters and during half of the year can not be expected to be visited by steamers more often than twice month or even less frequently y Also, Alaska is yet and will, for many years to come, be dependent largely on Seattle and the remainder of the outside world, and to prac- ticallv double the distance between her capital and those bases of supply would be to ad- minister to her blow that would disorganlzc her entire cenomic condition.
 The time is coming and is not far distant when Alaska should be divided into two ter ritories or one state and one territory-if the latter can not qualify for statehood. But un- til that time comes and so long as the vast cxpanse comprising the Territory is under mifie1 government, the capital should be where the populaClon IS alld where 1t VIII enjoy the greatest facilities for contact with the outside world
 We desire to see Alaska grow and believe an era of growth is dawning for her, but to isolate her capital would be to jeopardize her chances and stunt any growth bulbs that may be already budding. ~.
 In the meantime we believe the diversified and widely separated interests of Alaska could best be served by division of the Territory -Stroller's Weekly, Juneau.