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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28

most advertised sections Nj the South
~ WAS WI l!y unprcpafcd to find such
an ideal climate and soil FOR be1utifica-
tion OF public buildings ard homes. In
other parts Of the country we are con
teri TO enjoy the results Of hc@utifica-
tion work seven or eight months " the
year. but down here III the valley you
can enjoy it every mcnth N the year
and furthermore, with the addition Of
q few exotic !ants your natIral vege-
tatirn l.nas Itself ~ Identification
plars to an extent such as seldom found
II other pet,s 81 the county,. he
stated.
81. Btr.s-h,cr Ind prepared pr linz
iraly plans fiol drawings and pictures.
but uf.cr " ng the grounds and nc
u .aiutinp himself with TIE many varie
ties &C natural trees. shrubs and flow
.s be decide,i TO make an extensive re-
adjustment in the plans. Ile comment
eG upon the cStcut of THE grounds
statiu- tLat he doubted F. there wes
aaothor school in Texas which had fivl
arI one-half blocks to be utilized for
school purposes. and commended the
foresight cf those who were resronsi-
Die lul ANi> itl Nf attl htiNr htNVAtA WV
!his purpose.
Both the high and junior schools are
well located for the most effective
tt autification of the grounds. and the
large area makes IL possible tn provide
both parks and Fairgrounds" Mr.. Berts-
chlcr stated.
IN commenting upon the native trees
plants ad shrubs. he stated that nj
would recommend their use almost cN-
clUsively. with The addition Of few
eyotics 10 give more tropical effect
Citrus. ebony and palm trees will pre-
dominate. If his plans are accepted, and
papaya and banana palms will also Tx
used 10 some extent. In all the group
ings the larger trees viii occupy the cen
ter surrounded by shrubbery and flow
ois Mr.. Bertschler suggesting tine use ~
variety of flowers ~ that M least
some Of them would be in bios ON the
year around
The plans as arranged by Mr. Beris-
chler. were discussed by Superinterd ut
(Cortinued on mage 2.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
TALK BY ROBERTSON
FEATURES MEETING.
VALLEY ENGINEERS

Seventeen members of the Rio Grande
Valley Chapter. American Engineers.
attended the meeting at San Benito last
night. practically every town in the Val
ley being represented The proposition
Of an engineers exhibit at the Mid
Winter Fair was discussed. and com
mittee composed Of Frank Robertson Of
San Benito. VI. j.. Conrad Of Browns
Vile and q. q. Commons Of Mercedes
was appointed to secure and arrange an
exhibit.
Tho feature of the meeting was n
talk nv Col. Sam Robertson on Rail
way Construction in France During the
World War The colonel worked in
connection with the British and French
forces. as well as the Americans. and
there were few men in the service who
had an opportunity 20 secure more ex-
tensive knowledge If railroad ccnStrur-
tion al the front. He praised the eff
ficiency Of the American soldiers. stat
ing that their ability in railroad and
transportation work was marked.
lie likewise spoke Of the efficiency Of
the German system Of railways for the
hauling of munitions and heavy artillery
stating that The Germans had an aver
age &C "a miles ~ supply every mile
uf front line trenches.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
OIL COMPANY
EXAGGERATED
FLOW OF WELLS
tBy The Associated PresS.l

FORT WORTH. Texas, Oct. 2T.-The
government in its trial in federal court
here of Dr. Frederick Cook and thir
teen others. charged with using the
mails to dcfraud in connection with oil
operations and oil stock promotions.
made the first attempt 20 prove that the
Petroleum Producers ASso iaiion. Of
which Dr. Cook l. president. made false
representations a. a. the amount "a oil
produced fIcm itS well
VI. :. I.ip>comb testified aS to the
production of the wells in the Smack
over. Arkansas. field. in which Cook
company had an interest. and stated
that only $4,000 barrels ~ nil had been
pr ducrd from these wells. y. X. Rslb
of Houston gave testimony regarding
The production of twenty-five wells ia
the rrtroa. Texas. field. owned by
Cookies a~>o iation. and stated that the
daily output Of the wells was ab, NJ
ten barrels.
Testimony had previously been in
truduccd 10 the effect that letters were
sent ~ proSpe, tive stock buyers by the
Petroleum Producers Association stating
rhat they had 2l.OOO barrel gusher in
the Smackover field and n 20WcO barrel
gl>her in the le'rula field.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
HUNDREDS OUT OF
WORK In TAMPICO,
MECHANIC REPORTS

Over three hundred machinists and
mo Cchanics are out Of work in Tampico
ard the oil fields. and there is little or
TO employment for skilled labor was the
statement Of W. {. Phipps Of Winsor,
Nebraska. who passed through Browns
Vile yesterday on his way home from
Tampico. whore he has been employed as
a mechanic for several months.
Mr.. Phipps added that a number Of
Am rican mechanics and oil field
workers are stranded in Tampico, and
that the American consul has fire.
quent calls for assistance. Many Of the
refineries have closed down, owing TO
the decreased oil supply and the de-
creased demand, he said. throwing hun
dreds of men out Of work. Prices for
all kinds Of merchandise remain very
high i'm that city.
There are many cases Of dengue in
both Monterrey and Tampico. and the
doctors are kept busy night and day.
Mr.. Phipps said. at is my advice 10
Americans TO keep out of Tampieo until
business and sanitary conditions are
improved"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
HARLINCEN BAND
SECURED FOR THE
NEXT TRADES DAY

Announcement has been made that lhr
Harrington hand has been engaged 10 fur
ish music for BrowSville's next Trades
Day. November q. Gold awards total
ling $500 will bc given ~ the holler ~
Trades Day tickets Much interest has
been shown ia these awards. and the de
mani for Trades lay tickets is greater
than ever.
Brownsville merchants now have On
display the latest styles and materials
for the fall and winter season. and now
that The roads are becoming in fair con
diiion again. the fall rush viii be well
underway hv the next bargain day. The
Saturday crowd showed big increase
this week. and business j. improving
steadily.
Bigger bargains than ever viii be Of
fered in the Brownsville stores in the
November Trades Day. acc' riding ~ the
committee. AMI people III this trades ter
ritory will bc sure 10 take advantage oi
this opportunity to purchase the latest
fall merchandise at reduced prices.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28

Introduction of card index system
Of keeping records of property in con
nections with the county tax assessors ;
office il expected to greatly increase the
efficiency e that office. The system.
which was worked out by county officials
is now being installed. All city property
will be listed on the new cards this year.
and il il expected that by next year all
acreage property will be listed under the
new system. The purpose Of the new
method is to prevent loss of record as
to the ownership of piece Of property
through its transfer by sale or other
wise. There are now thousands II pieces
If property on the tax rolls. listed a.
unknown owner. and with the new
system in operation il is expected that
the number Of unknown owners" will
b, reduced 20 less than one per cent.
Each of the 10000 pieces of property
III this county will be posted on sep
arate card. and when the cards are on .
prepared, record Of the property for ten
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
Unknown Owner" to be
Eliminated in Cameron
County's Tax Records

years can be kept without making out
new card Each card will contain the
complete deS ription of the property. in
cluding the abstract number. certificate
number. survey number. original grantee.
city or town. the subdivision or addition,
share. tract. block. lot the number Of
acres. and size or zcne. The card will
give the number of acres included in
any special districts. such a. s,hool.
drainage or water Improvement dis
tricts. II will give the number Of acres
cleared. the number of acres in the
brush. waste land. roads. canals. etc.
The value Of the property. and the value
of improvements and the final assessed
value will be listed each year. The name
II the owner and address will be kept.
Each time a piece Of property changes
hands, a. shown by the filing Of the
deeds for re ord. the change Of owner
ship will BE- noted on the card for that
property. and at any time. by reference
Continued on Page 80
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
First Car Grape
Fruit From San
.Benito Shipped
Especial TO the Herald)

SAN BENITO. Texas. Oct. 3T.-Thc
first ear load of grape fruit 10 be- shipped
from san Benito. this season was the
,ar sent out last night by Brown White.
one of the city'S buyers and shippers Of
Valley products.
This ear ~ fruit was grown by |. N.
Elrcd. and cording "a Mr.. White was
uniform in size and color and was first
class stock in every particular.
This j. just the beginning If the
citrus movement from San Benito aud
with the arrival Of the packing ma
chinery that Mr.. White has been expect
ing for several days. this city will have
a well equipped Independent packing
plant through which much Of the
best citrus will ~ shipped. All of the
products being shipped by Mr.. White are
-e.ng To the markets under the label
If + La raloma Brand" which in Itself j.
q guarantee of quality.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
COMPERS WILL.
SEE BULL fight.
AT JUAREZ RING.
(Py The Associated PressD

FL PASO. Texas, Oct. 2.-Extending
his visit TO III pasO and Juarcz. Samuel
Gompers. president OF the American
Federation Of Labor. will sunday b. the
guest ~ Juarcz civil and military 'f-
ficials ~ bull fight in the historic
arena of the Mexican city.
Gompofs originally planned to re
turn TO his home in Washington today.
A banquet arranged BY tn Mexican Of
ficials in his honor. however caused
him TO remain over, and then came the
Invitation to attend ths bull fight Sun
day. Gompers decided not 10 leave until
Monday at the earliest in torder that he
might spend some time with the McNi-
tan officials. among them being some
ef the most prominent labor men in
Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
TRAFFIC OFFICER
PREVENTS THEFT OF
AUTO LAST NIGHT

a Buick ear. belonging ~ -. W. In
gcrSol was stolen in front of the high
school building last night during the
Halloween Carnival. but was recovered
by Constable Reed. when he gave chase
~ the speeding car on the concrete
highway.
The driver of the ear took 10 the
bushes after smashing into barricade
post N the end of the concrete. and
then fouling a wheel On the steel forms
where concrete was being poured. Con
stable Reed gave ,hase to the ear when
il passed his car on the road. going at
a high rate Of speed Reed did not know
that the ear was stolen. but sought ~
arrest the driver for speeding.
The car was towed back 10 town and
turned over To its owner last night. The
only damage was crushed fender and
n badly dcntc1 rim.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
UNDERWOOD STATES
POSITION REGARDING
KLAN AND LIQUOR
lRv Tn Associated Pressl

HOUSTON. Texas Oct. 2T.-S nator
Oscar Underwood. speaking AZ lunch
con here today, came out flat-footed in
defending his position on two questions
which aie expected 70 be the storm cen
ter or debate III the next presidential
primaries and election. and declared he
stood for rigid enforcement Of the pro-
hibitio nlaw
The senator also declared that at
tcmpts by any secret organization to
compel the government to enact legis-
lation. or any effort by class or klan to
take the law into its own hands.
strikes at the fundamental principles of
democracy. and threatens the existence
~ ordered government in the United
States.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
KLAN Will Hold
NATIONAL MEET
AT TULSA, OKLA.

DALLAS. Texas. Oct. 27.-The
knights Cf the ku klux klan Of
America will hold their national con-
ventioa IT Tulsa. Oklahoma. within
ninety days. the Associated Press
learned on good authority tonight
George Butcher. secretary Of the
Dallas klan. said that plans are
under consideration TO hold the
convention II Tulsa a. soon as
the necessary arrangements can be
completed. The subject was
brought up here in series Of con-
ferenocs with Dr.. III. W. Evans.
Imperial wizard Of the klan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
SENATOR SHEPPARD
WILL VISIT VALLEY
PART OF WEEK

Senator Morris sheppard will arrive
III brownsville Thursday and viii re-
main IN che Valley over Friday. accord
ing 10 kilograms received yesterday
from the senator. who j. now at hi>
home in Texarkana.
senator Sheppard has ta6rn great I'M
teresi IN The Point Isabel harbur project,
and il was largely through his effort s
that the aid II the federal government
was secured. and his visit 70 the Valley
al this time Il believed 10 be ID conncc-
tion with plans for further development
Of the Valleys port.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
FARM PROBLEMS
CONSIDERED BY.
COOLIDGE.
(By The Associated Pres }

WASHINGTON. ID. c. Oct 27.-Desir-
Gus of being able to present to congress
in December concrete program of ag
ricultural relief. President Coolidge Is
giving serious consde ration to the pro-
posal that the War Finance Corporation
finance the sale Of surplus wheat to
Europe.
Two steps in this program have al
ready been taken BY the chief executive
through directions given the special
commission headed by Eugene Meyer.
director of the War Finance Corporation.
through whom a request has been made
TO railway executives TO consider re-
ductions in freight rates on export grain
and grain products.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
I'LL TINA I UNI
GIVEN SAXON
COMM I
tBv The As ee.ated pr.ss.l

BERLIN. Oci. 2T-Thrlecn persons
were kiicl ,nd score ~ und,d in a
clash today ~ FrirdburE. Saxnny be-
tween rioters and reiohSwchr troops.
The mob attacked BAT ion of federal
troops. ami the latter opened fire on the
rowd.
The decision ~ taken. il was set
forth. in consequence of the activities of
the communist members of the Saxon
gover nment. who are charged with in
citing the population 70 acts of violence
and rebellion against the executive
power Of the central government.
Chancellor Stresscmann informed the
Bavarian government that the reich
would take steps against the govern
ment il the Saxon government did no
resign.
The central Berlin government has
called upon the Bavarian government to
immediately restore 20 federal command
the Bavarian rcichSwehr troops viii h
were sworn into the service of the Ba
varian state VI nday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
Brownsville Has Wonderful
Opportunity to Become City
Beautiful, Noted Artist Says

II have never seen school prop rites
which offered such unlimited possi-
bilitics for beautificat0n a. The Browns
Vile senior and jcnior high schools; and
in fact. the catirs city offcis an op-
portunity for Identification such as can
be found III few NJ the cites ~ the
country. was the stitcme-t of Frank
Bertschlcr the noted land cape artist
Of Beaumont. who arrived hese yesterday
to plan the landscaping Of The Browns
willie school grounds.
This is Mr.. Bertschlcr's first visit to
the Rio Grande Valley. and he is en-
thusiastic over the possibilities eN
tended in h.s perial line of work. stat
irg that while the VALLEY is one NJ the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
POSTPONE FUNERAL
UNTIL ARRIVAL OF
DAVID KOWALSKI

Announcemc was made last night
that the funeral Of the late Benjamin
Kowalski. which was 70 have been held
this morning at 10 o'clock AZ the hor'
Of b. L. Kowalski. has been postponed
indefinitely. a telegram having been re
ceived from David kowalski in New
York that he was on H. way "a
Brownsville to attend the funeral.
Funeral services will be held rs soon as
he arrives, which will probably be Tues
day.
The body Of Mr.. Kowalski. accompa-
MED by Mrs Kowalski and her three
sons. who reside in Houston, arrived in
Brownsville last night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
TWO DEAD, MANY
INJURED BY GIN
BOILER EXPLOSION
(BY The Assoelated Pressl

GREENVILLE, Ala. Oct. 27.-Two
men are known to be dead and twelve
were injured. and several are reported
missing IA the result OF boiler ex-
plosion at the gin plant Of Beeland
brothers here today.
A search among the debris il under
way. ana four of the men are believed
~ be buried under the huge mass Of
metal and machinery. The dead are
John Snow, a negro fireman, and 0s
car Zegler. negro helper
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
CABINET RESIGNS
In NETHERLANDS

THE HAGUE. Oct. 27.-The Neither
lands cabinet resigned today in conse-
quence, of the rejection by the second
chamber Of parliament yesterday Of the
governments naval bill providing for
the construction Of q fleet for the
Dutch East Indies The queen requested
the ministers TO remain in office for
the present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
BUSINESS PLACES
IN AMARILLO MAY
! Be CLOSED DOWN

FORT WORTH. Texas. Oct 2'.--An
iniuncti, n. asking that certain business
places in Amarillo be closed because
Of alleged violations of the prohibition
laws. will probably be filed here Monday.
An announcement 10 this effect was
made today by i. a. Turner. heal ct 2
prohibition enforcement group for North
Texas.
Sufficient evidence has been collected
Turner asserted. 10 close the places.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
CONVICTED MURDERER
is DENIED NEW TRIAL
tBy The Associated Press. !

MOUNT PLEASANT. Texas. Oct "a
GLEN Gray, sentenced 10 death here
recently upon conviction for Staying
Otis Ballard on September 20. was de-
MED a new trial in district court today.
The defense counsel gave notice of an
appeal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
FRENCH AWAITIN
BRITISH DECISION
GERMAN PAYMENTS
CBy the Assoc ased Pressl

PARIS. Oct. 21.-The French govern
mcnt is awaiting the Dc ision of the
British cabinet on the proposed exam
ination of Germany'S capacity for pay
mcnt cf rcparatiouS. which j. 10 be
placed in the hands of commission If
cxpc 6 under the supervision Of the
reparations commission
Il j. understood that Premier Poin-
cares acceptance Of The British prOpcsi-
tion was in accordance with verbal
agreement reached when the British
prime minister was ia Paris.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
7-DAY RELEASE FROM PRISON
:::v The Associated Press.l

nv nv NNNVfFHFFV 7 TVNN'F
BERLIN. Oct. 2T.-Doctor krupp
Won Isohlen and his three cn-directors
in ne krupp Works have obtained
provisional release Of seven days from
prison on the ground Of pressing bust
ness says dispatch 10 the Koelnische
Zcitnng from Essen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
BANDITS GET $4,000
lRv The Associnted Ples.l

EFFINGIltM. m OF. 1.-Two
bandits Friday held up wo officials and
one customer of The State Bank Of Gem
merce here and escapc- with between
SJ.cuO and $4,000. The safe was opeY
when the bandits entered The robbHs
escaped IN an automobile.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
PREMIER'S VISIT is
PIECE GOOD FORTUNE
PRES. COOLIDGE SAYS
(By The Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. II. g.. nct. 2T.-The
visit of David Lloyd George "a America
has been piece of good fortune for
both his country and our own. for the
cause Of international q cord. President
Coolidge said tonight ia letter read ~
dinner given by overseas writers TO
the former premier.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
w0MAHoIES OF BURNS
.fnu mac Associated Press

GDRSICANA. Texas. Oct. 2t.-MiSs
Jesn White. age 30. diei this afternoon
IN = bospifal here M the result Of burns
received IN a rocming house IRE ~ the
C.rsicana oil fields today Two other
persons were seriously burned in the
fire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
4oo-PounD CONSTABLE DIES
fBv The Associated Pressl

DIV INC fN0pNtAAth 4 AtoNf
SHERMAN. Texas. Oct 21.-Abe
Griswell. for 20 years constable for The
Whiteshoro Precinct in GraySon county.
dropped dead al hiS home Thursday
night. lie Was GO years old and weighed
100 pounds. lie iS survived by his
widow aud two children.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
RACING SEASON
AT MATAMOROS
OPENSONDEC. 10
Material for Stables and
Grandstand Now Being
Hauled by Rail to Point
Close to Location

The first carloads of material for the
MatamOrOs race track was loaded yes
terday hy the Frontier Lumber Go. ui
this city. for shipment across the river
the ears to be unloaded a few niles ou;
Of Matamoros where the Mexican Ma
iional Lines are i'm close proximity 10 the
site secured for the race track. All ma
ierial for the stables, grandstand. betting
ring and other race track appurtenanceS
have been ordered and will be moved
across the river this week. and work of
completing the various buildings. will BE-
pushed as rapidly n possible.
The Matamor0s race track viii be con
strueted by the International Amuse-
ment Company. with headquarters at
Little Rock, Ark. the company which
recently acquired the Mexico City track.
T.. W. Edwards. who originally promoted
the track. and who is now in Browns
willie overseeing the construction work.
stated last night that the racing season
will start December 10. and will last
130 days.
1t was our original intention 10 start
the season The last of November ar The
first of DE ember." he stated. hut we
desired 10 arrange dates thar would in
no way conflt with the Mid Winter
Valley Fair al HIarlngen. and therefore
we selected December 10. ~ the open
ing date. We have been assured that
the stables. grandStand and other build
ings will be completed by the last cf the
month. but il will prove To the advantage
of both the Valley Fair and he Mata-
moroS races TO defer the racing season
until the fair closes"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-28
Official Weather Reports

East Texas: Sunday unsettled; Mon
day, Partly cloudy. not much change IN
temperature.
west Texas: Sunday. partly cloudy
in South. unsettled in north portion;
Monday. partly cloudy, warmer N north
portion.
Local Weather Data
Barometer z pm. yesterday .....- 5V'o'
Temperature highest yesterday II
Temperature pm. yesterday oV'
Temperature a pm. yeSterday ~
Temperature I'm. yeserday a.
Humidity 7 pm. yesterdayN pep o.
Precipitation pm. yesterday '... o'oo
Total rainfall this month II l''' -. %.
Wind fdircc. and veiJ I pm. ''
Weather 7 pm. yesterday ~ e.es rs,
Sun sets today I........l COZ
Sun rises tomorrov ...~N" ~