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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
In
EUROPE FACTOR
INCOTTON PRICE
Financial Situation in Europe
Must Improve Before Cot
ton Market Advances, Eng
lish Representative Says

There will be little Improvement
ia the world cotton market until the
present financial conditions in Europe
are settled. il the belief expressed by
Henry Wilkenson. who j. connected with
large cotton spinning interests in Ian
casishire. the heart Of the English
cotton milling industry. Mr.. Wilkinson.
who has been touring all the cotton pro-
ducng sections Of the world. since last
February. left yesterday for Atlanta.
Georgia. after having spent the past
three days examining the ginning and
cotton conditions in the Valley.
He reports that the English mills are
working short time al present. and al
though there il some increase in the de-
n.and for cotton cloth in India. the
market j. quiet over almost the entire
globe. with apparently little prospect
of greatly increased demand until con-
ditions in Europe improve.
Since about the first of February. Mr..
Wilkinson has been travelling. in order
10 get ia close touch with the supply Of
raw cotton forthcoming. aud the demand
for cotton products. lie has visited
India. China. Japan. aud il starting on a
tour of America. He arrived at Van
couver. Canada. about two weeks ago.
and travelled down the coast 20 Los An
geleS. lie then crossed 10 Atlanta. com
ing from that city 70 the Rio Grande
Valley.
An interesting situation has arisen in
Japan. according To Mr.. Wilkinson.
where he states cotton milling IL IN inn
portant industry. IN spite Of the fact
that most people consider silk production
the chief cloth industry in japan. A re-
cent law passed in Japan prohibits night
labor. which signifies the cotton mills
there will have their production cut in
half. The law does not 20 into effect
for three years. however. giving the
mills time 10 increase the number of
spindles to continue maximum produc-
ton. Japan not only mills Indian cotton.
but also uses much American cotton.
Mr. Wilkinson said the demand for
cotton l. increasing constantly. and with
normal conditions restored in Europe the
pressure of this increase would be felt
ifr> the market. He estimates that the
demand for cotton increases about ten
per cent every decede. because of the in
creasing population Of the cotton con
suming countries. Another factor re-
spcnSib,e for the increased demand for
cotton j. the increasing popularity Of
cotton cloth. due largely. he thinks. 10
improved methods of milling. and the
production ~ new and more attractive
patterns. materials and colors. Cotton
cloth j. now being used for many pur-
poses for which other fabrics were form
erly used.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
BUSINESS SECTION OF
NEWYORK.TOWN SWEPT
BY FLAMES SATURDAY
(By The Associated Prsss)

SALAMANCA. New York. July II. -
Following a trail of flaring oil and gas
oline. driven by a strong wind. fire
swept through the business and resi-
dence sections here today. 10 subride
only after il had reduced n wide swatb
in the down town section 10 charred
runins.
The damage was variously estimai ed
tonight at from SJ00.00O to $1.OO0.00O
Starting from a bonfire in an abandoned
skating rink. the fire consumed the frame
building quickly. Flames followed a
trail Of oil to gasoline tanks at a near
by garage. and. speeded on their way
by the resulting explosion, spread to
other garages in the business districts.
The fire ragged for more than three
hours before being brought under control
Several persons were taken to the hos
pital. suffering from burns.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
FIRST SURVEYS
FOR P'T. ISABEL
HIGHWAY START
AT Least Four Lines Will be
Laid Out To Determine
Best and Most Economical
Route ... .M

Work Of making the preliminary
surveys for the proposed first class
highway from Brownsville to Point
Isabel began Saturday. members Of the
county engineering force working on
the project. 1t IL planned 20 project at
least four lines before finally decid-
ing on the exact route for the road, i'm
order that the best and most practical
location for the highway may be de-
termined- There are several possible
routes, and the best location will be
determined by actual surveying tests.
Plans for the road as outlined at
present. are for one-way concrete
highway. nine feet In width. II Is
planned to grade the road to the stand
ard width. so that In the future the
full eighteen foot concrete may be
laid. 1t is not planned to lay the full
width concrete now for several reas-
ons. The county will probably not have
funds available for . full width con-
crete highway. and the present traffic
on the road does not demand II. Then.
too. by building one Of the road widths
at a time. all necessity for detours and
other inconveniences during construc!
tion are eliminated.
The one-way concrete road has prov
ed very satisfactory in many parts OF
the country, and in many places where
two-way roads are being built half the
width is laid at time. so that traffic
can 60 on as usual during construc-
tion. local highway promoters state.
The road from Brownsville to Point
Isabel was inspected by state engin-
eers several weeks ago. with the view
of securing state aid. and according to
their 6pinion no difficulty should Be
met in getting state aid to the amount
Of 100000 or $l5O,O0O.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
BLANTON LIBEL
CASE FOR TRIAL
in Dist. court
tBy The Associated Press)

COMANCHIE. Texas. July 21.-In the
county court of Comanche county here
Monday. the case of congressman Thomas
Blanton. charged with criminal libel will
be called for trial
BIanton il accused in a grand Jury
indictment with misdemeanor charge
of criminally libeling Oscar Galloway. Of
Comanche. Blanton's opponent in the
1922 election. The alleged libel was
printed In Cisco newspaper during the
campaign last July. and involved Gala
ways alleged attitude toyard parti-i-
patton Of the United States in the World
War
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22

on land on or near the concrete high
way, he stated, the commission work
ing on the theory that the highway
would increase the value Oh the land.
For several years previous to last
year, the regular rate Of taxation was
80 cents on the 500 valuation. The
special road tax voted last year,
amounting to l2 cents. would have in
creased the rate, on the basis of for
mer years. to 90 cents, 1T the regu-
lar tax was reduced so ve total tax
was SO cents. The predicte increase
will still show q decrease OF 2 cents
over the regular taxation Of former
years, making q net increase Of 10
cents. while the special road tax was
for ~ cents nthe 500 valuation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
Slight Increase IN Tax
Rate for County May be
Expected, Dnmcv States

That the county tax rate for the CON-
ing year may be increased slightly.
was the opinion given out Saturday BY
County Judge Oscar Dancy. who also
stated that the valuations for the COM
ing year would also be slightly advanc-
ed in some instances. According to
Judge Dancy. the rate for the coming
year will be 80 cents on the 500 val
uation. an increase of four cents over
the rate Of last year.
The county tax rolls which are now
about completed show a valuation of
approximately $4,000. 900, according to
Judge Dancy. and Is an increase of
about $i.000.000 over last year. The
chief increases in valuation have been
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
ARREST INDIAN
FOR Staying OF
OKLA. OFFICERS
CIV The Associated Press

BLACKWELL Oklahoma. July FL
Jackson Burns. ~, Chovtaw Indian
is in Jail at Newkirk. having surrendered
10 officers there in connection with the
killing of Hockey Miller and Two Gun"
John Middleton at Three Sands today.
according 10 word received here.
IL was get shot or shoot" Burns
told officers. declaring he was sitting
in a restaurant when the Officers came
in. When they saw me. they made a
move for their guns" Burns asserted.
Il went after my gun. and beat them TO
it,
Middleton arrested the Indian Satur-
day for having liquor in his-possession.
Burns said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22

A contract to grade race track and
to construct grand stand and stables,
four miles south Of Matamoros. was
awarded this week, and grading work
will start Monday. according to a state
ment made last night by a local con-
tractor, who further announces that
tractor and gradeingh machine were
taken across the river yesterday after
noon for this purpose, and practical
ly all material for the erection Of the
grandstand and stables Is now in Ma
tamoros ready to be transferred TO th
site. The statement was also made that
the track will be completed ready for
the first race to be held on November
20.
There are approximately 200 acres
in the tract secured by the race track
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
.ASSASSINS WAITED THREE
DAYS IN VACANT H0USET TO
KILL VILLA, REPORT SAYS
(By The Associated Press)

MEXICO CITY, July 2f-President Obregon
that the assainaon Of Villa
al ud in statement given correspondents today
supplement the President
commander of the killing
that the the rebel hiefta
and nine waited for three days house. from which
they open fire..
killed Villa Trilo his Tomay
Rosario Roae Villas chauffeur An
iLan also killed
n the nd
fell
the automobile IN which the part ywasri ridin
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
WILL CERTIFY TEXT
BOOKS TO PUBLIC
SCHOOLS OF STATE

AUSTIN. Texas, July 2is-State Sup
erintendent Of Education. s. M. ".
Marrs was today directed BY the State
Board Of Education 70 certify to pub
lie schools the text books contracted
for by the State Text Book Board last
December.
Governor Neff and Secretary Of
State Staples voted for upholding the
contracts. while State Comptroller
Smith voted against such action. The
Boards decision follows ruling Of
the supreme court recently holding that
the educational board has Sjuiisdiction
on textbook contracts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
CHARGED WITH ARSON
in CONNECTION WITH
BURNING 103 BOXCARS

CHILDESS. Texas. July 2i.-R. r.
Johnson of Childress was arrested here
today by special officers of the Fort
Worth and Denver Railway on n COM
plaint charging arson. Levi Woody Is
also reported to have been arrested in
Detroit in connection with the same
crime. Both are charged with having
set fire to box cars. the flames des-
stroying 103 cars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
FAMED VAUDEVILLE
THEATRE OWNER IS
DEAD IN new YORK
tRv The Associated Press.)

: EASTSLIP, n. Y. July 2i.--Percy Will
liams. who started life in Baltimore as
stage struck kid with a S6-a-week
job as theatrical utility man. died at
his estate. Pineacres. today.
He was internationally known AZ n
vaudeville theatre owner and produc-
er, and was So years of age. He built
the orpheum theatre here and few
years later had established a string of
a dozen vaudeville houses and sold
them in 1912 to the Keith interest for
a price reported to have been sl2.000.-
600
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
INJURED WHEN
AUTO TURNS OVER
fBy The Associated Press. }

LOCKHART. Texas, July 2l.-Three
nurses. Misses Anna Schmidt. Miss
Theresa Bornman Of Austin. and Miss
Ida Dameron Of Lockhart were injur-
ed when their automobile turned over
here yesterday. They all in a very ser
ious condition. physicians report. and
Miss Cameron Is not expected to live.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
THIRTY-SIX NATIONS
ANSWER TO ROLLCALL
AT STOCKHOLM MEET

STOCKHOLM Sweden, July II. -
,Thirty-six nations answered the roll call
at the opening today of the third con-
gress Of the Baptist World Alliance af
ter welcoming the Baptists TO Sweden
By Doctor J. Bystrcm. president Of the
Swedish union. and Premier Trigger.
greetings were read from President
Harding and from the former British
Premier Lloyd George.
Representatives Of the Free Churches
also greeted the congress. Reverend
Doctor u. w. Truett of Dallas. Texas,
wss among the delegates present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
MEXICAN, IS YEARS
OLD. FATHER OF As;
YOUNGEST 6 DAYS OLD
BY The Associated Press J

SANTA ANNA. Calf. July n.
-Romuli Delsi. a Mexican. who lives
at Stanton near here and works ss
laborer and who Is said to be sS
wears OF age. II the father OF for
ty-five children. the youngest Of
which II only six days old. but II
declared to be perfect as to form and
weighing eight pounds.
Doctor c. ID. Ball. a state assem-
blyman. is authority for the decIar-
alton that Delsi II the father OF 45
children. DR.. Ball says ne has known
Delsi thirty years. The latter "
now living with his fourth or fifth
wife.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
Rains in West
Texas Benefit
to Cotton Crop

DALLAS. Texas. July II. Pros
poets for good cotton crop in West
Texas were further improved today by
rains which fell at various points be-
tween San Angelo and Midland. Bene-
fetal rains were reported from other
sections Of the state.
Sonora. Brone and Robert Lee re-
ceived inch rains today. while half inch
rains were reported at Eldorado. Carls-
bad. Miles and Sterling City. Rains were
also reported AT Mccullough and Milan
counties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
PLAN OF MILITARY
FUNERAL FOR BANDIT
CHIEF ABANDONED

MEXICO CITY. July 2l.-President
Obregon's plan 10 accord full military
honors at the funeral e sFrsori~rv- yila<.
the former bandit chieftain. who was
killed Friday. will not he carried out.
il was announced officially today AT the
War Department.
II was learned that il would be- i'm
possible to accord the body military
honors. as Villas name was not carried
on the official military rolls Of the gov
ernment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
ANONYMOUS LETTER
IS SENT TO JUDGE
[ BY The Associated Press.

LUMBERTON. y. g.. July 21.-Judge
\. A. Sinclair. presiding at the trial
here of three men charged with flogging
two white women. received an anony-
nous letter today advising him 10 use
his influence and brain in generating
the three men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
.KLANSMEN IC MORE
ORDER ISSUED BY
ATTORNEY GENERAL

TOPEKA. Kas. July 2i.--Hundrcds
Of the knights Of the ku klux khan. in
full regalia. paraded through the main
streets here tonight. The klansmen
wore masks despite the order issued
today to the sheriff and mayor of the
city by the attorney general Of the
state 10 prevent them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
WANTS COMPLETE
EQUALITY With men
FOR WOMEN OF U. S.

SENECA FALLS. n. Y. July 2i.-The
National Woman's Party. in conference
here today adopted without dissenting
vote resolution urging congress to
enact in December an amendment to
the Constitution giving women complete
equality with men throughout the
United States and its territories.
The resolution was presented by
Miss Alice Paul. ce-president OF the
party
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
PHILIPPINE MATTER WILL
BE BROUGHT TO THE
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS
nv The Associated Press.l !

MAINLY. 5ufy-efs=-A parliament
-ary mission. headed by either Manuel
Quezon. head of the new collectivista
party or Sergio 0smena, former speak
er Of the house Of representatives
will leave for Washington within n fort
night to lay before President Harding,
on his return from his Alaskan trip,
their version of the political controver-
sy which eliminated in the resignation
Of all the leading officials Of the Phil
ippine government. Quezon Is the prin-
cipal critic Of the administration OF
General Wood.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
MARATHON
NOW UNDER WAY
in TEXAS CITY

HOUSTON. Texas. July 2l.-The first
known marathon for autos in the Uni
ted States started here last night. and
Of the thirteen entrants eleven are
still running. The rules provide that
all cars must exceed 22 miles per hour.
and no automobile is eligible for the
prize until II has been running 100
hours. The winner will receive $500.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
NEW DE MOlAY CHAPTER
nv The Associated Press. J

NERNON-The Vernon chapter Of De
Molays. junior Masonic order. has been
granted charter. The chapter has
operated since last September under
Sixty-five junior Masons
hav, Joined the order here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
WILL INVESTIGATE
CUTTING ON
OIL in THISSTATE
(By The Associated Press.l

AUSTIN, Texas. July al A
statewide investigation Of slleg-
cd combinations in price cutting on
oil will be conducted by the attor-
ney generals department. II was
announced tonight. II combined ac-
tion by the oil companies in cut
ting the prices L. discovered. Il
was stated that actions under the
antitrust law would probably be
filed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
ESCAPES FROM HOSPITAL
OF THE CRIMINAL INSANE

PHILADELPHIA, July 2i.-Erwin
Wilson Of Brookline, Mass. who was
pardoned by President Wilson for hav-
ing prevented . Jail delivery ut the fed
eral prison at Fort Leavenworth. where
he was imprisoned. escaped today from
the safe hospital for criminal in
sane, at Fairview. Penn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
MAN NINETY.FOUR YEARS
OLD HAS ALL HIS TEETH

Los ANGELES. Calf July 2i.-A
man ninety-four years Of age. with all
his own teeth. has been discovered at
Gardena. Calf. His name Is J. d.
Brown. and he Is n civil war veteran.
He says that he cannot explain how he
kept his teeth unless IL was because he
always tried to keep them clean.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
NOT GUILTY OF FLOGGING

Try The Associated Press.)
LUMBERTON. N. G. July 2i.--A YER
dict Of not guilty was returned today
in the trial Of julie Brogdcn. Mike
Lawson. and johnson Hedepeth. aecus-
ed Of participating m the flogging Of
Mrs. Mary Watson and Mrs. Hattie
Purvis.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22

Ell PASO. Texas, July 2i.-A tele-
phone message received here from
Deming. N. NJ. by police officers. said
that thirty members of the I. w. W.
bound for Port Arthur had arrived
there on a freight train. but had been
put off the train by railroad employees.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
TAKES HAND In |. w. w.
FIGHT AT PORT ARTHUR
CBy The Associated Prt.s.) }

PORT ARTHUR, Texas. July 2i.-The
federal government today took a hand
in the !. VI. W.. situation here, Special
cent A. Sullivan arriving here this
morning. He spent the day investigating
conditions and said that the press re-
ports had been very accurate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
TO BUILD ELECTRIC RAILWAY

tBy The Associated Press.)
HOUSTON Contracts have been
executed for the operation OF the Hous-
ton-Seabrook electric railway and con-
struction is to be started October 1.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
SPOT COTTON


DALLAS. Texas. July 2f.-Cotton
quiet. 25.lo; Houston. $500: Galveston.
25.45.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
fRx The Assnciated Pressl

AUGUSTA. Ga. July 2l.-Court ac-
tion was sought tonight;t to check what
is said TO have been a run on the At
lantic States Warehouse Company.
lesees of the Barrett Company. which
has announced its inability to meet
its obligations at the present time. A
court order was signed restraining
those having bona fide claims against
the Barrett Company from molesting
the warehouse company with respect
TO the delivery of cotton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
NAME COMMITTEE
TO HANDLE COTTON
COMPANY AFFAIRS
fBv The Associated Prcss.l

AUGUSTA. Ga. July 21.-The ap-
pointment OF creditors committee to
conduct the business Of Barrett =.
Company as a going concern was re-
ported tonight as having been arrang
ed by the financeers representing the
eastern and southern banking creditors
Of the company. which Is one OF the
South's largest cotton factors.
The company announced its inability
TO meet its obligations st the present
time. Its liabilities are estimated be-
tween 100000 and Sl.000,000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22
Official Weather Reports

East Texas: Sunday and Monday
partly cloudy; probably local thunder
showers.
Weather Conditions
ligh. tc moderately heavy thun,.cs-
showers were fairly general yester-
day over central and eastern Texas rs
far south as Cirpus Christi Light scatt-
tered showers occurred also over
Florida, in Louisiana. and in Arizona
and New Mexico. with generally fair
weather and clear skies practically
everywhere over the balance of thc
country.
Temperatures still continue rather
high over the central and eastern por-
tions of the country. but were about
normal elsewhere. The highest read
ings yesterday at Texas stations ranged
from 81 at Brownsville to so at San
Antonio.
Local Weather Data
Barometer pm. yesterday ... % 80
Temperature highest yesterday \. 81.
Temperature pm. yesterday =. 90.
Temperature pm. yesterday. 90.
Tempe rature pm. yesterday !. 81.
Humidity pm. yesterday tpct) So.
Precipitation z pm. yesterday - 600
Total rainfall this month .. las
Wind (direc. and vel.) pm. 49,. SE-i2
Weather pm. yesterday pit. cldy.
Sun sets today ............... 1922
Sun rises tomorrow .............. 5:5l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-07-22

East Texas: Sunday and Monday
partly cloudy; probably local thunder
showers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-09-19

Calvin Coolidge, Jr., son of the
President, is picking tobacco for
the firm of Dickerman and Day in
Hatfield, Massachusetts,, for So a
day. He rides a bicycle to and
from work. Surely this indicates
true democracy.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-09-19
STARTING NEW RESORT
Long Lake East of Phelps
Will Have Another Sum-
mer Resort Opened for
Next Season.

A new resort will be put in oper-
alton next season by Mr.. and Mrs.
G. F. Whitman, and will be To-
Gated on the north shore of Long
lake and north of the Hazen re-
sort. Long lake is three miles
from the village of Phelps and
joins in with Sand lake, making a
fine body of waters for scenic at
fractions and for fishing and hunt
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitman formerly
operated furnished cottages on
Duck lake just a couple of miles
north of Eagle River on the chain
of lakes. They have effected the
purchase of the above property re-
Gently and will erect suitable
building for a resort.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-09-19
Admitted Stealing Motor.

In municipal court Monday
Floyd Pfankuch and Charley Elm,
two lads in the village, admitted
that they had stolen an cupboard
motor from Edw. Lacaus boat
house a week ago. The motor was
found along the river bank above
Behn's mill, we'll hidden by Sheriff
Blohm. The boys will be taken
next week to Rhinelander before
Judge A. H. Reid.