Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-09
GIVES NOTICE
GAMBLERS MUST
QUIT BUSINESS
Sheriff Robertson Announces
That Gambling Houses in
Cameron County Will be
Closed at Once

Sheriff Robertson today serves no
tiee through the advertising columns 81
the Herald that gambling houses will
not b. permitted to operate in defiance
of law in Cameron county. and announ-
ees that "the games Will b. pulled from
day TO day" if they persist in running
This is Sheriff Robertsons first step
in the cleanup Of Cameron county. lie
announced this morning that he had
promised the people Of Cameron coun-
IS 20 do everything ia his power 10
suppress lawlessness Of every descrip-
tion. and he proposes TO carry out his
pledge.
III the gamblers wish TO ply their
trade, they can cross the Rio Grande.
he stated. 1T is perfectly legitimate on
the other side Of the river. but II will
not BE- permitted here. The sneriffs Of
flee does not wish to have any trouble
with this element. and I am giving
them the opportunity to close up and
get out. but if they persist in running
their games on this side of the river
they are going TO get into serious
trouble"
A general exodus of the gambling fra
ternlty, who are alleged to have beer
operating in Brownsville and other
towns ~ the county. te the other side of
the Rio Grs.ndc j. expected. and with
them will 70 much of that element
which is usually found in correction
with the gambling halls. Street rumors
this morning were TO the efec. that GER
tain members Of the fraternity ycster
4. l.. IL Il
depart for more congenial environments
in which 70 ply their profession. and
that several gambling places in Cam~r.
on county were already tenantl-Ss.
Will Appoint Precinct Deputies.
Sheriff Robertson stated today that
he had not yet completed his list of
justice precinct deputies. but expects 70
make the appointments in the near ia.
ture. Il am looking for men who will
back up the law enforcement program
he said. land appointments cannot be
made without being given due consider
elton Every deputy will he placed un-
der bonds. and any slackness will b.
Followed with the request that he ten
der his resignation Immediately"
Nike Aanahan of In Fcria was yes
tffuAF tcbucfed the appointment OF
chief outside deputy, and Hugh Barnes
will be rendered the position Of cuSto-
dian Of the jail and grounds the most
responsible and highest salaricd posi-
tion under the sheriff. Francis kowals
XII was appointed office deputy an, Ray
:. Waite OF San Bento has been ten.
dered the appointment OF deputy for
the cattle country beyond the arroyo
Mr. Barnes is in San Antonio. but is ex.
pected home in few DAYS The appoint
ment Of custodian will bc held pending
his decision.
Adyertises for Supplies.
Sheriff Robertson today advertised far
bids for furnishing provisions FOR the
Cameron county jail. the first time in
the county's history such action has
been taken.
IL want To give everyone a fair deal"
the sheriff said. land | will play no "a
voriteS. Every provision dealer in Cam
eron county will be given an equal op-
portunity 10 furnish supplies for the
jail. and all other supplies purchased
by this office will tie secured under
competitive bids"
Sheriff Robertson made a thorough
inspection of the Jail yesterday. and
today has been kept busy clearing up a
large accumulation Of office work.