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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
CONCESSION IS
SECURED FROM
NATlONALISTS
(By The Associated Press)

ANt;pRA. April ~. The Turkish
Nationalist assembly has ratified the So
called Chester railway and mining con
cesSinh
This marks the termination of twenty
years of effort by American interests.
headed W. Rear Admiral Mitchell Ches-
ter. retired. To obtain commercial min
ng and railway concessions ia the in
terror of Turkey.
This concession includes the develop
ment of ih. NoSel oil region. and the
constitution of loo miles of railway
in the NrSopntamian fields
The main proposals OF the American
interests included reconstruction Of An
CORA upon the ling Of modern Ameri-
can city. the building of ports and ex-
ploitation Of the mineral resources of
those portions Of Asia Minor still unde-
veloped. The project met with opposition
from the Russian. French and British
interests 10 all Of whom similar conces-
sions had been promised by the Turks.
II has even been asserted that the grant
to the Americans was partly responsible
for the present tension between Angora
and Moscow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
ARRIVING
IN NEW ORLEANS
FOR BIG REUNION

NEW orr EANS. La. April 10
Trains arriving today We're crowded with
veterans coming IA attend the reunion vi
the united Confederate veterans. which
officially opens tomorrow.
IL i believed the reunion will eclipse
any ever held since lSl, Sons II Con
federate Veterans hegin their sessions
today as will also the Southern Mem
oriaI Association. composed of wofnen.
Major J. Crowley. age 1s. one Of the
personal courierS ~ jefferson Davis. i
here from ST. Louis for the reunion.
Last night ~ told how he had disguised
himself a a negro girl and passed
through the Union lines ~ times with
information "a aud from the Confederate
capital 81, Richmond.
II was learned last night that about
six hundred veterans already here had
no place to ~. nothing ~ eat and
little money. Arrangements had been
made "a quarter I 600 of them in huge
warehouse beginning "Wednesday morn
ing and tina; number with scant funds.
had been invited to come 20 the city, %
arrive on the day designated. At least
six hundred stole a march on the others
for they already are here and the ware
honse has not yet been prepared 70 re-
ceve them.
With the influx nf visitors in connec-
tion with the arrival Of every train. ev
crything possible was being done 10 make
them comfortable. The mcSShali. IS
tablished in a large warehouse IN the
down town business section. which was
"a have been opened "Wednesday. started
this morning serving meals ~ the vet
erans.
Superintendent Of Police Malonry to-
day sent the following message 10 every
policeman on his force:
During the confederate reunion great
care must be taken that none of the
veterans are injured. Traffic officers.
when they see veterans crossing the
streets. will escort them To- safety. and dn
all that il possible To see that they are
protected while here
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10


Brownsville and vicinity: Mostly
cloudy and unsettled tonight and Wed
nesdsy. possibly local showers; contin-
ued mid temperature.
East Texas: Unsettled tonight and
Wednesday. probably locel rains in east
and south portions. Light TO moderate
east to southeast winds on the coast.
Weather Conditions
Generally fair weather continued
throughout the country except in the
southern portions Of the Gulf states
where il was mostly cloudy and unset
tied M the morning observation and
light rains were fairly general during
the last "a hours. Light local showers
were reported also from extreme eastern
North Carolina and from Southern Lake
Michigan. while a moderate rain occur
red on the central California coast.
There was a general rise in tempera-
ture over most Of the country since yes
terday morning except that il was some
what colder this morning over the south
Atlantic states. Wilmington. y. c. re-
porting a heavy frost last night. Tenn
perafurcs were also somewhat below
freezing against last night in portions
Of the Plains states.
The lowest temperature last night az
Texas stations rarred from 81 at Am
ariilo to 72 at Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
FAMILY TROUBLE.
CAUSED KILLING
OF BANK TELLER.

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. April TO-
The investigation nf the circumstances
surrounding the staying late yesterday
~ benjamin u. Eailantynr. a former
bank teller. was continued hy the police
today following the announcement that
Mariner H. browning. nephew Of John
VI. browning. famous gun inventor. had
admitted killing Rallan;yne in self de-
fense John browning. Ir.. and Mariner
Browning. are both held in Jail pending
the outcome Of the investigation.
Both John browning. JG. and Mariner
Browning. the police said. maintained
that they went "a the EaIlantynr home to
take Mrs. Eallantyne. daughter of th"
gun inventor. "a her fathers home in
Ogden. Utah. following domestic troubles
ia the Eallantyne family.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
HIGH JACKERS'
Are INDICTED.
BY GRAND JURY.
Three Men Charged With
, Robbery Of Liquor Near
San Benito Will be Tried
During Term

THE high jackers" have reached the
lower border. and the first case of this
character will be tried during the spec
ial term of the district court.
The grand jury yesterday returned
indictments against Benito Rehelloso.
Simeon Rocha and Antonio Gonzales
upon the charge Of robbery. in connec-
tion with the high jaeking" of sn al
legged bootlegger near San Benito several
weeks ago. II is alleged that the victim
of the robbery was transporting a small
quantity of liquor from the Rio Grande
when a party Of men held him up. re
lieved him of the liquor and some other
possessions. Contrary 10 the usual Gus
tom in such eases the victim of the
robbery made the fact public. and four
men were arrested by the sheriff's dcpu-
ties i'm connection with the case. three OF
whom were indicted on robbery charge
by the grand jury. Maedalino Rehclloso
a relative Of Benito Rebeloso, was also
arrested ON a charge of having intoxi-
eating liquor in his possession.
Other Indictments.
Several other indictments were return
ed by the grand jury. including the case
&. A. Harris upon charge of swndling
Harris IL alleged 10 have purchased an
automobile in San Benito. giving a
worthless check in payment. and was ar
rested at the international bridge as he
was preparing 20 cross to Mexico.
Anciro Ramos Ramirez and Pedro
Reyna, who were arrested in West
Brownsville recently by the shcriff's de-
partment, were indicted upon the charge
Of possessing and transporting intoxica-
ting liquor. At the time the men were
arrested they had ten gallons OF mescal
in their possession. and the following
day ten gallons more of the liquor was
found where il is presumed il was each
ed
An indictment was also returned
against Emilio Posos. charged with AS
ssnlt with intent 10 murder.
With these additional cases added
there are now more cases on the dock
ct than there were at the bignning OF
the special term. but with the, disposal
Of the Mercado case and two other capi-
tai cases. II Is expected that trial Of the
remaining cases will proceed rapidly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10

fense, started his argument to the
jury this afternoon. He will be fol-
lowed by the closing argument for
the state by John l. Kleiber. after
which the jury will retire. either
this afternoon or tomorrow. and
consider the case.
Manuel Mercado took the stand In his
own behalf this morning and was ques-
TONED Ivy the attorneys for the state and
the defense.
"ls IL not true that you and your
brothers killed Guillermo Sayas and
threw his body into the river!" asked
the attorney for the state.
No" answered Mercado.
rs IL not true that after you killed
him. you cut out his heart and took ii
TO the father Of Jose de Ia Cruz. who
was killed BY brother of Gillermo
Sayas. as proof Of Guillermo's death so
that You could receive the reward ?"
~" the witness replied again.
Manuel Mercado testified that on
Monday. October 30. he went to the
home Of Hiiinio Mercado on the river.
and returned to Brownsville about $3.50
that afternoon. He also said that he
stayed at the home Of Refugio Tamayo
that night. or part of the night, and
slept in a small room at Tamayo's home.
Manuel testified in connection with
his arrest by Oliviera. and his previous
escape from Joe Longoria He said that
Longora was in a ear with one Of Sayas'
relatives and Lightbourn when Manuel
- -
said he knew Joe Longoria was not an
officer at that time. and said the rea-
son that he left the car and ran was
that Joe drew a pistol
He also testified that Sheriff vann
took him and Hijinio down TO the place
on the river where the body Of Sayas Il
alleged 10 have been thrown in. and
Manuel said that the tracks found there
were not his own. but were much small
Ter. He also said the shoes which he
wore then had recently been half soled.
and that the mark showed. and did not
show on the tracks found there. How
ever. he declared he gave these shoes to
. soldier named Dodd who was in jail
with him. as Dodd had none.
Manuel told the court that he had no
Werbiski had asked him 70 take part in
smuggling of morphine. but he. Mercado,
had refused 20 do 50.
Jose Nercado. brother Of Manuel. took
the stand late yesterday afternoon. Hs
testified that he had taken Hijinio down
to the latter's home and returned that
night. Monday. October 80.
He said that he save Manuel and HI
jinio nj the jitney stand. but when he
asked IL he went to San Benito that
night the witness said he did not re-
member. Jose said that his brother.
Manuel. told him. Jose that the reason
Manuel ran away from Joe Longoria
was that Longoria drew pistol.
Other witnesses who took the stand
earlier in the afternoon yesterday for
the defense. gave about the same testi-
mcnv that was brought out in the trial
OF Hijinio Mercado last week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
TAMPICO AGAIN
PLACED UNDER.
U.S.QUARAN7INE
Quarantine Regulations Said
to Apply to All Latin-Am-
erican Ports Above Rio de
Janiero

TAMPIcO. Me>ioo. April 10.-A tcle-
fgram was received BY The American con
suiate here giving notice that quaran-
the against yellow fever had been plae-
ed all seaports OF Latin -Amcrica-r-
hove RIO de Janero.
Practically ,hs--STme regulations re-
garding fumiration and quarantine per
iods have been established as those
which existed last summer. that H.. il
VIII be necessary for anyone leaving
Tamriro for the northern ports or the
United States 10 remain under ohserva-
tion AZ stegomya moSquito-frce ter
minal for six days before departure.
II IL understood that the quarantine
was imposed following the report OF a
case of yellow fever in the vicinity of
Vera Cruz. There have been no eases re
ported in Tampca since January Is.
when there was one in Cacallao.
The imposing Of m. quarantine came
like thunderbolt out Of clear sky tr
most people here. since there has been
no eases Of the disease reported IN Tam
pico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
ship MENTS IN
APRIL KEEP UP
Lead ON MARCH
Beets, Carrots, Cabbage and
Potatoes Form Principal
Shipments. Thirty Cars
Leave Monday
Especial to The Herald)

HARLINGEN, Txcsas. April 1O.--The
movement of truck from the Valley is
still maintaining the gain over the
March shipments started on the first Of
April The cabbage movement continues
TO hold good. there being a daily aver
age Of about nine cars leaving the VAL
ley. Every Valley town is helping main-
tain this average. there being at least
one-half Of the shipping points shipping
At least one car daily.
Brownsville. has had nj least one car
Of cabbage leave the Valley every day
for about four weeks and IL now ship.
ping new potatoes daily, there being
three cars to leave Monday. Mercedes
continues to hold first place in the to-
tai number Of cars shipped from any one
Valley town. Mercedes shipped f3 of the
80 cars that left the Valley. Beets and
carrots lead the list in the total number
If cars Of vegetables 10 leave the VAL
ley practically every day. On Monday
there were sixteen cars Of these two
commodities shipped. Cabbage ranks
second with nine cars and new potatoes
is third with three cars while there were
two cars Of mixed vegetables l
Shipments Monday were as follows:
Harlingen. Mission. Donna. McAllcn. In
Paloma. Brownsville and Olmito, each,
shipped out one car of cabbage while
San Benito shipped two cars. Combe.
Weslaco and Mercedes each shipped one
car Of carrots; weslaco shipped one car
Of bcets and carrots and Mercedes ship
ped twelve cars; Los Indios shipped one
car OF mixed vegetables as did San Beni-
to; Brownsville shipped three cars Of
new potatoes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
Mercado Case Expected to
60 to Jury Today; Defense
FinishesTestimony atNoon

in
The which Of O..
George the This followed BY the of
ton III. West.
In his charge to the jury Judge George told the urmen
present jury
ucted to bring verdict of guilty they believe
guilty doubt bring
verdict Of guilty with from five
death
The first for the morning
which in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
TRIAL OF MILLER
IN SEALY MURDER
IS STARTED TODAY

AUSTIN. Texas. April lo.-Thc taking
az testimony in the case Of John Miller.
charged with assault to murder in con
nection with the Scaly street clash,
started this morning.
Jack Hilboldt testified concerning the
conversation he said he heard between
Joe SayIor and John Miller prior TO the
encounter He stated that he had heard
Saylor ask Miller who had reported him
regarding alleged law violations and AL
legged threat by Miller. Saylor had given
sim;lar testimony IN regard 20 Hilboldt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
Houston Administration
And Bond Issues Garry

HOUSTON Texas April 10.-Mayor
Oscar r. IIolcomb and the four can
didafes for city commissioners on the
regular democratic ticket were collected
here yesterday virtually without oppo-
stion The Si25uoo bond iSsne for gen
eral city improvements were given a
good majority The voting was ex
trrmcly light.
Reported scratching of the democratic
ticket by Ku KIux Klan sympatlizers
did not matcrialize to any marked ex-
tent
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10

PAPERS SEIZED
AT WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. -. a.. April 10.-A
plan for implanting revolutionary doe
trineS within the government depart
mcnts here Was declared by police 70
have been disclosed in papers seized in
raids last night during which seven men
were arrested The letters. authorities
said. were addressed to Edward Irvine.
one - 'hr men held. and they were
signed William Nemstonc AMI despatched
from the workers party Of America. in
New York. The letters told of hopes
for converting the government workers
"a revolution.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
NIGHTMARE NEARLY
CAUSES DEATH OF.
FORT WORTH M A N

GREENNILLE. Texas. April l0-A
nightmare nearly cost the life of W. ID.
Anderson. age -. Of Fort Worth. lie
was asleep on a wcst-bolnd Cotton Belt
engine whistle sounded 70 call in the
flagman. The whistle blew a Shrill blast.
and the jerks and bumps as the train
pulled into Commerce. Texas was res
ponsible for Andersnn's illusion that the
train was wrecked
He broke out the windows Of his
berth in an effort 10 escape from the
train. sustaining a severe cut in the ar
terry of his right wrist. lie was able -
resume his journey after receiving med
ical treatment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
NEW YORK. April iO.--The United
ESCAPED CONVICTS
WOUNDED BY SHERIFF

PALESTINE. Texas, April TO-
Two escaped convicts from the East
ham prise nfarm were shot and Sc
riously wounded by the sheriff and
two deputies after a running fight
south of here last night. The con-
victs were =. A. Franks who was
serving nine years from Dallas
county. and Jewel Hale, a life term
er Of Waco, who were shot and Sam
Gates of Lubbock, Texas, who was
sentenced to 16 years on murder
charge. The latter was captured un-
hurt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
TEXT BOOK AWARDS
MAY COME UP DURING
THE SPECIAL SESSION

AUSTIN. Texas April 10.-Thc joint
committee investigating the awards ot
he text hook commission today began
outlining plans for continuing the in
ves'gation. The members expressed the
opinion that if any irregularities are
found IN the contracts the governor viii
be called npon 10 submit the matter at
the snecial session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
WOULD REQUIRE REcoGMIrioM

SANTIAGO. Chile. April 10.-Ths
Costa Rican delegation to the Pam
American conference yesterday created .
sensation i'm the political committee OF
the conference by proposing plan for
the reorganization Of the Pan American
union which would abolish as condition
TO membership on the governing hoard
of virtual requirement that a government
must be recognized hy the United States.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
TWO WOMEN INJURED
In AUTO ACCIDENT

BEAUMONT. Texas. April TO-
Mrs. Allen r. Mann, age 36, wife of
the manager of the Kirby lumber
plant at Browndell, and Mrs. L. A.
Burleilgh. age 80. of Pickering, La.
were critically injured in an auto
mobile accident which occurred yes
terday near Jasper, Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
DEPUTIES REQUEST THEY
BE INDICTED IN ORDER
TO CLEAR UP CHARGES

Victor Ortega and the three other
deputies who were with him when
he killed Alfredo Luna. have been
indicted for murder by the grand
jury at Their own request in connec-
tion with the fatal shooting OF the
murderer Of Guadalupe Moreno.
They will come before the court
some time later du~iag the special
term and the case Of the shooting of
Luna will he cleared up The men
asked an indictment in order to set
tie the case and prevent any qucs-
tion arising in the future.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
IRISH CHIEFTAIN
CAPTURED TODAY

DUBLIN, April lo.--Liam Lynch. chief
Of staff of the Irish irrcgulars, has been
captured. il WAS officially announced,
The capture was effected by the Free
State forces This morning near Newcas-
tie after an ehgagcmcut in which he was
seriously woundeds-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
100 AUTOS BURNED

BIRMINGHAM Ala April 10.--Firc
starting In pile Of oil waste late yes
srrhny got inrh~the store rooms Of the
Packard EirminrhAp Motor Car com
pany. DESTROYING nearly 100 automobiles.
According to y. II Akin. chief Of the
birmingham fir~< department. the loss
will reach $4,000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
COUNTY suprs. TO MEET

AUSTIN. Texas. Texas. April '10.--A
call for ctate wide conference of conn
~ school Snrerinffndenis here on April
10 was issued ~ State Superintendent
Narrs today The nurpese If the con
ference j. 10 consiler educational rrob-
lens. and legislative. matters. he said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
e-yEAR-oID HERO browns.

ScHtTENRERG. Texas. April TO-
Robert Iielcamp. 9-years- IL monrncd
for by his grandmother here. his father.
Paul Helcanp Of Ruckho!tz and two
brothers. Robert was drowned late sun
day afternoon in stream north Of fown.
attempting 10 rescte his younger brother.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10

CITY OF MEXICO. April 1O.-Fivs
in an election day fight In the village
of Cadereyta. state of Nueva Leon,
Saturday. according to reports reaching
here. The fighting was between parti-
sans and two gubernatorial candidates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
SECRET PROBE OF
HERRIN Mine RIOT
WILL START SOON

SPRINGFIELD. H. April lO.--An in
vestigation Of the Herrin mine riots
"from top to bottom" in secret sessions
from which the public will be excluded.
will start this afternoon. Chairman Me-
Carthy of the house investigating COM
mittee announced today
The first witnesses will probably in
clude Governor Small. Adjutant Gener-
al Black, Colonel Hunter and Attorney
General Brundage.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
STUYVESANT FISH
DEAD in NEW YORK
OF HEART TROUBLE

NEW YORK. April 10.-Stuyvesant
Fish. the wcll-known banker and finan-
cier. president OF the Illinois Central
railroad. died suddenly Of heart trouble
today as Ne went 70 attend directors
meeting nj the National Park bank. :
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
WILL MAKE FIGHT
AGAINST PLAN OF
NATIONS COURT
fBy The Associated Press)

DIES MONIES, Iowa, April 10.-Ths
endorsement Of the League Of Nations
court as n solution OF present day ills
will not 20 into the resolutions Of the
National League OF Women Voters with
a.. o~noS;ticn. This heramc apparent
when Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton. Of ETY.
Gin. Ohio, woman's chairman Of the ma
tional republican committee. declared
her adherence TO the republican party's
refusal 10 accept the League with its
suggested uper-government."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
HARDING BELIEVES
ALL FEDERAL TAXES
SHOULD BE REDUCED

WASHINGTON. u. c. April l0.-Presi-
dent Harding believes that il a rcduc-
tion is to be made in federal taxes il
should apply all along the line ard not
solely to sur-taxes. it became known to-
day.
The presidents opinion. however. was
too cary 70 analyze the tax situation.
The statement was made following a
meeting Of the cabinet.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
OWSLEY ADDRESSES
CONFEDERATE VETS
AT NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS. April i0.-The greet
inrs OF World War fighters were con-
veyed to those who wore the Grey when
Alvin Owsley. National Commander ok
the American Legion, delivered nm ad-
dress to delegates attending the reunion
Of the United Confederate Veterans, in
New Orleans today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
ENGINEERS KILLED
BY DERAILED TRAIN

COLORADO. Texas. April l0-Engin-
Ger Price was killed bus no passengers
were hurt when the Texas Pacific west J
bound passenger train was derailed near
the station here this morning Only the
locomotive left the tracks The wreck
was caused hy split rails.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
COMMISSION DENIES
PETITION OF ROADS

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. April TO-
Petitions asking for q reconsidera-
ton Of the recent ruling requiring
railroads to sell interchangeable
mileage books at reduced rates were
denied today by the Interstate Com
merce Commission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
GIVES LEGION A HOME

Sheboygan. WIS. April io.-walter J.
Kohler. az sheboyGan. president Of the
Board Of Refents u the University Of
wisconsin, has prfser'cd his $4,000
home comnletely FURNISHED 70 the Pres
eott BaycnA post Of the American Le-
gion for uscAas a clubhouse.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
LEGlONNAIRE GIVEN
PROOF THAT GENERAL
SHERMAN WAS WRONG
tBy The Associated press.l

PHILADELPHIA, April i0.-"Sher-
man was wrong" Charles n. Speech
ley. Philadelphia World War veteran,
tod American Legion comrades
wher he received word from France
600 there. Speechley accounted for
his good fortune b. saying tina;
while in Paris during the var he
resrued yoang woman who had
fallen off bridge into the Seine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-04-10
STOCKMEN ACCUSED
OF MURDER SEEKING
TO SECURE BONDS

FORT WORTH. Texas. April To-
Tom Ross and Nfiit Goode. the stockmen
who are charged with murder in connec
ton with the deaths Of Dave Allison and
III. l.. Robinson. range inspectors. nj
Seminole. Tcxrs. will seekk bail thronah
habeas corpus proceedings at Lubbock.
according to word received today ai the
headquarters of the Texas and South
western Cattle Raisnrs Association.