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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
INSPECTION WORK
NEARLY COMPLETED
BY THE BOY SCOUTS

The sanitary inspection or the city
has been practically completed by the
Boy Scouts, and the city health depart
ment is now working on the reports
turned In. In all Of the fifteen districts
conditions were found which will re-
quire action by the health department.
unless immediate steps are taken 70 ef-
feet cleanup. officials Of the departs
ment stated.
The Boy Scouts have rc-inspected sec
tions Of the various districts and u is
probable that a complete re-inspection
will be made with the Scouts assistance.
and If the second inspection shows that
property owners have not complied with
the instructions Of the department. ac-
tion will be taken to compel them to do
SO.
Ground closets in the most filthy con-
dition were found In various parts of the
city, and the department will take inme-
diate steps to enforce the new ordinances
which requires the elimination of all
such closets within thte sewer district.
In several cases owners Of property have
stated that they could not afford 20 put
IN sanitary toilets and sewer connec-
tions, and il Il probable that m proposi-
tion will be mas % the city commission
that the city have the work done and
then collect the cost in monthly pay
mcnts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07

That 10 require the teachers Of the
state Of Texas to discount their salary
warrants when school districts have no
funds available. Is distinctly unjust
and that il Is the duty Of the state leg
islature u remedy existing conditions
in this respect is the opinion Of Repre-
sentative Lewis Of Cameron County. Mr..
Lewis has sent the following letter to
Governor Ncff suggesting that the spec
ial session take some action whereby
the teachers will be assured of rcceiv-
ing their salaries in full and that pay
mcnt will be made promptly:
"Govcrnor Pat. VI. Neff,
1T has occurred TO me that de-
pIorabIc condition exists over the state
in that school teacher are unable TO cash
their warrants without discounting the
same from ten TO twenty five per cent.
Because Of this the banks through
the state are making more money at the
expense Of the teachers than any one
class of people.
Il expect 20 offer in the special ses-
sion. subject 40 your approval bill,
providing that state banks may cash all
Of said warrants and use same ms cash
representing their legal reserve. | would
also amend the bank laws to permit state
and school warrants to be used as legal
reserve and negotiable with other banks
AZ par and ~ amend the law that when
the warrants are presented 70 the state
for payrlent. that any interest accru-
ing theron upon proper showing would
~ rcmittcd BY the state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
SCHOOLS WILL LOSE.
CREDITS If TERM IS
NOT FULLY COMPLETED

"Few people realize how seriously the
future Of the Brownsville schools will be
affected if II becomes necessary ~ close
them before the end Of the term a
school official stated this morning. TT
would mean complete loss uf the PAS
units of credit of affiliation which the
school has secured after seven years of
effort To close the school now would
mean that every graduate would W. com
PEELED 60 take entrance examinations be-
fore entering any of the state institu-
tions"
brownsville has been proud of the
stand ng of the local schools and tine
excellent progress being made" he con
fnucd. "and II would take years ~ ef.
fort 70 regain what the schools will lose
II they are compelled ~ close now"
Secretary Starck stated this morning
that very few uf the delinancnts have
paid their taxes the past week. and that
II Is dailv becoming more evident that
the schools must close unless those on
the drlinoanRf tax list pay M promptly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
.28 CARS OF TRUCK
LEAVE VALLEY in
FRIDAY SHIPMENTS
Especial TO The lIerald)

HARLINGEN. Texas. April Truck
shipments Friday showed a loss Of 3
cars under the Thursday shipments
there being only p cars leave the Val
ley. The average for the week will hr
well above the average forihe past two
weeks. One Of the biz commission men
Of Harlingcn was buying cabbage on q
consignment basis Friday. but stated
that il was worth approximately $50 per
ton.
Shipment Friday in regard 70 number
~ cars shipped hv various Valley towns
was a follows: Harlingcn. WeSlaco. Me
Allen. Mission. Sharyland. Donna and
Brownsville. each shipped one car of cab
hage; La Paloma shipped two cars of
cabbage: Stuart Place and WeSla~o cach
shipped one car of carrots; WeSlaco
shipped three cars of hects and carrots;
In Feria one and Mercedes came forward
with eight cars: Mercedes also shipped
four cars of mixed vegetables and In
Palnma one car. Mercedes shipped twelve
Of the % cars shipped Friday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
Representative LetUiS Proposes
Legislation to Provide Against
The Salary Losses of Teachers

n would suggest that you submit this
matter 10 the Attorney General, and II
il can be- worked out. see no reason why
il should not be made Raw.
"Of course. some banks throughout the
state may register a strong protest. but
in my judgment such complaints would
come only from such banks violating the
provisions of the law with reference 10
the legal reserve. This feature Of the
complaint from said bank can be cured
hy making said state and school war
rants legal tender with all state banks
for reserve purposes only.
"This matter Is submitted TO you for
your advice
In commenting upon the legislation
proposed in his letter 10 the Governor.
Representative Lewis said that he did
not thoroughly understand how this
could be done. but believed IL worthy Of
consideration. II believe the banks can
figure II out for u.s. he said. II under
stand that the Texas state banks main
tain a reserve Of from % to 80 millions.
and IL that Il fact. the schools Of
Texas could be placed upon cash basis
through the medium 0f legislation such
as ] propose.
II understand that several states have
adopted this law. including Oklahoma.
cannot See why ii cannot bc worked out
as easily in Texas as in other states.
The legislature should at least in JUS
tic TO the teachers Of the state. en-
deavor to solve this problem"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
ANNOUNCE TEX.
HIGHWAY ASSN.
MEET AT DALLAS
Large Delegations From All
Parts Of State Expected
: to Attend Meeting On
April 20-21

FORT WORTH. Texas. April r.
Chambers Of Commerce in all sections Of
the State are pledging to send large del
egations to the annual meeting Of the
Texas Highway association at Dallas on
April 10th and 2lst.
The outlook is for record breaking
attendance and the campaign to put over
the Highway amendment to the consti-
tuition. which will be voted on By the
people on July -. will he inaugurated
at the meeting under circumstances as
suring a maximum Of interest through
out the state from the start, according
TO Secretary Manager Wheeler Of the as
sociation.
The railroads have promised coopcra
tion and already the Santa Re has start
ed move to work up excursions to Dali
las along its lines.
Lieutenant Governor Davidson, who
has actively supported the whole pro-
gram Of highway Improvement legisla-
tion by which it is proposed to bring
about the fullest cooperation between
Texas and the Federal government in
constructing = connected highway system
has accepted the invitation to be one of
the chief speakers at the meeting.
Judge Il. W. Simpson Of Tyler will de-
liver an address on How The Rural
Districts Will Be Benefited BY The
Adoption of the Amendment" A. Il
Spencer Of Crosbytown. president of the
West Texas Chamber Of Commerce. also
has accepted place on the program. A
number OF other prominent speakers
..
in the State. will be on the program and
their names and subjects will be an
nounced as formal acccptanceS are re-
ceived
"We propose TO enlist the cooperation
of every local. sectional and state civic
+. organization in Texas TO put this amend
ment over" said Secretary Wheeler
"The adoption of the amendment is of
such vital Importance 10 the welfare and
the future Of the State that we feel JUS
titled in asking every organization 10
make a special effort in Connection with
il. Less than four months is n short per
iod which 20 bring such a measure TO the
attention Of the people in "A manner cal
culated 10 insure that they will apprc-
ciate its Importance We have every rea-
son to expect the amendment will be
adopted overwhelmingly. But il is TOO
urgent 70 leave anything undone that
might contribute toward this result. If il
were 10 fail. IL would be two years be-
fore another amendment could be sub
mtted and then the State would be face
to face with the choice of adopting il
or having federal aid for road building
in Texas cut off entirely. The time "a
adopt II il now and we are going to in
augurate campaign at the Dallas meet
ing which we expect to bring about that
result
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
CITIZENS SHOULD
help In PAYMENT
SHERIFF'S REWARD

Friends OF Sheriff Sam Robertson and
others Interested in the enforcement Of
the law and protection from dangerous
outlaws ard criminals. are planning on
contributing the Sl25 which Sheriff Rob-
ertso offered as n reward for the cap
ture Of Alfredo Luna. the murderer Of
Guadalupe Moreno. this reward having
been paid from the shcrff's personal nc
count.
X has been pointed out by Sheriff
Roberts son. that the only way 70 secure
the prompt arrest Of criminals is 70 Of
fer reward. and IN most eases w this
county. the reward must he paid hy the
sheriff personally. The sheriff saId the
men who were in the posse which killed
Luna lost money In spite OF tn. reward
as they are forced 10 appear before the
grand jury and attend 70 other matters
in connection with court
Those who are working 70 raise the
reward have requested that any one who
has an interest in law enforcement and
who desires % cooperate with the peace
officers so that they will not have to
stand the entire cost of securing criniin-
ais. contribute 70 this fund
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
RECEIVERSHIP
FOR RELIGIOUS
Cult PROPOSED

LANSING. Mich. April T. The lrgiS-
iafivs. judicial aud executive branches 1T
the stat. government an. linked together
to-day Is action against the isracliie
House ~ David the religious cult against
which immortality and fraud are charged
The legislature has q bill ready for
enactment - permit the state "a ask
for a receiyer~hip of the colpny'~ prop
criy pending the outcome 81 the quo war
ranio proceedings which seek 20 hi i.hnnd
The colony and dispose 81 the property
Fraud. deceit and immortality are charg
rl ia the proceedings.
The receiver>hip measure, reported ont
~ the house by the rprnprafions com
miftee will he rushed through the lcgiS-
lnture.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07


MARION. ILL.,. April T.-AIl six az the
defendants of the Herrin riots trial were
found not guilty last night after the
jury had deliberaed six hours aud -
minutes.
Word has been AiSaanJ0cc1MD.C &. ..da
was received Nv Judge ID. n. Hartwell.
Word that verdict had ben reached
shortly after III o'clock when the square
about the Williamson county court house
was dark and deserted.
Within a few minutes the attorneys
and defendants filed into the court room
which was lighted only hy few dim
electric lights. Only n score If spec
tatorS were IN the room when the jury
was called i'm.
Have you reached Z verdict gentle
men:~ Judge IIartwel asked.
Foreman y. 4. Caughlin silently
handed sheaf II papers to Judge Hart
well
We. the jury. find the defendant
Hugh Willis not guilty. Judge Hartweli
read
Similar verdictS were read for each
of the other defendants in the following
order: James Brown. Oscar Howard
Phillip Fontanetfa. Otis Clark and Bert
Grace
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
WEEKS REFUSES.
TO HOLD UP THE.
.CONCER PROBE.

WASHINGTON. b. &. April T. Secre-
tary Of War Weeks has declined the re-
quest from Mrs. Edwin II. Randle tina,
he cancel the order directing an investi-
cation into the controversy between her
husband. Captain Randle. and Colonel
Arthur Conger. commanding officer OF
the Twentieth Infantry stationed at San
Antonio.
Secretary Weeks stated that the case
waS Of much broader Importance than
mere personal differences. and added
that the publicity given the matter
creates in the minds Of the people a
serious reflection on those connected
with the military service. and that nc
tion with the case.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
HEMPHILL MAN
SHOT DOWN In
FRONT OF Home
iRv The Associated Pressl

HEMPHIIL. Texas. April 7.-Dr.
w. w. McGown. age about so, was
shot and killed last night in front of
his home here. Levy Holbert, a
farmer. and his son, Basal Holbert.
are in jail charged with killing Me-
Gown. Both Holbert and McGown
are prominent residents Of the city,
and were always supposed 10 be
good friends.
The bond Of the elder Holbcrs was
fixed at $1,000. but the bond or his
son has not yet been set. Neither
made any statement in connection
with the case.
DR.. McGown before he died gave
the impression that the trouble was
the result Of family difficulties, the
sheriff stated this morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07

NEW YORK. April Z. Men with
scratched faces are being sought ~ the
police as the murdcIcrs Of the two young
women found yesterday almost hacked
10 pieces on the Staten Island beach II
Is believed the victims severely scratch
eel their asailants in their struggle for
life
The bIackhand theory was advanced
after i was learned that Mrs Rlandino's
first husband. Frank Bongirani. had been
killed by a man who lived with the wo-
man before She met Bongrani The pp-
lice think the killing was actuaicd by re-
vcnge. After Bongirani died Mrs. Blan-
dino refused TO tell the name Of his as
sallant because she was afraid Of the
"gang."
Blandino and an empioye in his barber
shop are being held by the police as ma
tcral witnesses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
SAN BENITO ROTARIANS
ELECT NEW DIRECTORS
fSnrcial to The IIcrsld)

SAN BENITO. Texas. April Four
new directors were elected by the Roia-
~ Club "Wednesday. They were r. =
Robertson. W. r. IIinklev. A. l.. Mont
yoncry and Dr. a. W. Cash
These men were chosen from list Of
II nominees submitted last week. They
will meet with John r. I.omnx. whose
term expires and who automatically be-
comes a president, secretary and treas
urcr
The principal part of the program at
Rotary lunch Wednesday was the re-
port of Secretary Morrison or the Tex
rs convention of Rotary in Beaumont
last month when Lester Dawiey Of Paris
was selected Rotary governor Of this
district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
CHIEF OF POLICE
KILLED v HILE
FIGHT

RATION, N. NJ, April Chief
of Police Oscar Davis. age 40, was
shot and killed last night when he
attempted to stop a fight between
two groups Of motorists. Two auto
mobiles each containing two men,
picked up four local girls, and the
men are alleged to have started a
fight.
Davis jumped on the running
board of one Of the machines and a
shot was fired. He fell to the
ground and the second car ran over
him. One car was found near here,
and the girls are being held as wit
neSseS.
PUEBLO Colo, April IA large
touring car which sped through here
this morning, travelling northward,
is believed to contain the men who
shot the chief of police at Ration.
Local police were unable to stop the
car.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
BASEBALL GAME TOMORROW

Al o'cIoek tomorrow afternoon the
Wampus Kittens and Fort Brown base
ball players will take the field for the
first game between the two teams. Both
teams have been training hard and good
exhibition &c high class baseball II pro-
missed
Roberts will pitch for the soldiers with
Porter behind the pan. whih Fernandez
and cclayn will probably work for tho
Wampu~ Kittens. The game has been
called far : o'clock ia order that MI who
desire 10 see IL before the bull fight
IN Matnmnros starts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
BOY SCOUTS WILL
MEET THIS EVENING

A telephone message from Assistan;
Scoutmasfer Rohrman. who was unavod-
ably detained al In Fcria last night.
stated that he would arrive in Browns
Vile on the evening train. and that all
Boy Scouts are requested 20 assemble at
the Scout headquarters ~ the regular
hour. Svcral matters Of considerable i'm
portancc 20 the organization will come
up for discussion. and also full reports
in connection with the sanitary inSpec-
tion will be received. All scouts are urg
cd 10 be present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
Discovery OF Skeleton
Bears Out Murder Theory

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. April THE
discovery of The skeleton OF Warrant Of
ficer Richard Routong Of the engineer
corps. hidden IN a dccr.cave on the Camp
Bulls reservation north Of here yester-
day bears out the theory that murder
had been committed. according TO inves-
tgators. The officer disappeared on Feb
ruary IL.
The only access 10 the cave was by n
3o-foot rope No weapon was found in the
cave. and the body had apparently been
thrown there BY the murdcrers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
Entire Country
on Trail Of Fake
Oil Promoters

FORT WORTH, Texas. April IA
dcluge Of letters and kilograms from all
parts of the United States and Canada
poured in upon United States Commits
sioncr Parker and the federal grand jury
following the publication Of the news
dispatches in connection with the round
up Of oil promoters.
Some Of the letters gave tips on oil
men who have not yet been netted by
the federal officers. and enclosing oil
literature. Many other letters ask
whether the grand jury IL going to get"
certain persons.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
NEW YORK COUPLE
BREAK RECORD FOR
CONTINUOUS DANCE
(By The Associated Press).

NEW YORK. April Miss Ruth
Holleck and Jack Butler today broke all
known records for continuous dancing.
They had foxtrotted and waIrzed for =;
hours. Int despite blistered feet an
nounced they would continue until after
y o'clock this morning. making record
of 36 hours.
The couple claim the record after
completing ~ hours and 10 minutes Of
dancing. The old record Of 81 hours was
set by Miss Alma Cummings Of Texas.
Miss Hoilock lost eight pounds and wore
out eight pairs Of shoes and stockings.
and Butler lost ten pounds and wore out
one pair Of shoes and sox-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
Spirit Pictures
of Soldier Dead
Shown by Doyle


NEW YORK. April "A wierd
photograph. Described bs Sir Arthur
Conan DOYLE a that Of the spirits
Of the dead soldier. consisting Of ~
my yriad of grim faces lowering over
the cenotaph Of the unknown sol
dicr in London during two minutes
Of silent prayers. drew gasps Of
aStoni>hment from a large audience
in Carnegie Hall last night.
A. Doyle Icctured on .pirituaIism
some women sobbed. and even srof-
fcrs were thrilled by the view Of the
photograph de .cribed a having becn
taken hy Mrs. Dean. an English me
dium. Doyle declared that the plates
bad been developed Immediately af-
terward. 80 there was no chance Of
fraud.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
HELD AS WITNESSES

NEW YORK April s.--IameS Elan-
dino. 4 barber aud Eroyrin Di I.nrcnzo
hi~ assistant were ordered jailed by
District Attorney Nlal"y last night ~
material witnesses in the murder of Miss
HcSSie MrAIahnn Utica. and Mrs. Irene
Isanlina ~ Jersey CITY whose bodies
were found in a lonely stretch If road on
Staten Island this morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
LOUISIANA ATHLETE.
REPORTED RECOVERING

WACO. Texas. ApriI T. Moses Robin
son. the athlete who was taken 10 his
home IN Louisiana. after his collapse
yesterday following his participation in
the 22O- yard Sem-finals al the Baylor
track meet. was reported as having re-
covered today. Physicians reported that
hs maladv resulted from fatigue. His
body was almost rigid for four or five
hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
ARREST WIFE OF
FAMOUS OUTLAW

SHERMAN. Texas. April "A woman
claiming 70 be the wife of AZ Spencer,
the notorious Oklahoma outlaw. was
taken into custody here last night She
was en- route from ri PHso 10 Oklahoma.
She stated that Sp~rcrr was critically
i'll. hut declined to give his whereabouts.
The woman will be held on vagrancv
charge, pending further investigation,
the officers said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vinicity: Mostly
cloudy aPd unsettled tonight and Sun
day; colder By Sunday night.
East Texas: Unsettled tonight and
Sunday. probably showers in nortseast
portion: colder in northwest portion to-
night and in north and west portions
Sunday Fresh southerly winds on the
coast.
Weather Conditions
A further rise in temperature occurred
since yesterday morning from the Rio
Grande Valley northcastward into Cana
da@with readings we'll above normal now
over most Of the region named. There
was also n change 10 warmer over the
Southeastern states except Florida, near
~ TO the coast Of the Eastern states. and
over the Canadian Northwest. Over the
Plateau region IL was much colder this
morning. and further decline also oc-
Cured over the Plains states as far
south as Dodge City. Kansas. where the
Thermometer registered 81 at the morn.
ing observation.
Much cloudiness prevailed this MORN
ing throughout Texas, and a few very
light local showers occurred within its
. limits last night. Light rains continued
also on the Pacific coast. and SHOWS
were general. and quite heavy in
places. from the northern Rocky Noun
tain region eastward into the upper Mis-
sisSippi Valley. st. Paul reporting
inches up to am. and still showing
there Elsewhere the weather has been
generally fair except for heavy shower
in southern Florida
IT,. l,.~ou. t..u,roraftYre ir ~ pie~ht NJ
Texas stations ranged from So AT Am
ariiio 10 70 at Corpus Christi and
Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
NV The Axsorin.cd rre-sl

AUSTIN. Texas. April z. The case Of
Foster Bell. charged with assault TO muir
der, wv connection with the Sealy street
encounter is expected to go to the jury
this afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
MOTHERS START
FIFTY Mile RACE
WHEELING BABIES
tRy The Associated Press)

LONDON. April Five mothers.
pushing pcrambulators. each contain
ing a baby. started this morning on n
fifty-two mile race to Brighton. The
contest Wa the outgrowth of a con-
troversy between the mothers Of the
north and south of England a to
which were the hardest and spcedicst
baby carriage chauffeurs. One Of the
mothers lost the lead in the race
when she had to stop and nurse the
baby.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07
ALL CHARGES AGAINST
DEFENDANTS IN HERR|N
CASES TO Be DROPPED
(By the Associated Press)


Of
charged murder
in wih the nwhch menwe
Williamson
Illinois
Mine Workers demanded immediate trial Of the twentyfour
still under indictment States
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-07

felt crime had been committed, he
also felt that further prosecutions
were useless.
"A statement issued today, author
lied by the attorney general of the
state Of Illinois, said that the prose-
cution was obliged to admit that jus
tice cannot be obtained in William
son county. This was followed by a
statement by the defence which
sought to refute the declaration Of
the attorney general.