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The Washington times., 1923-03-18

So carefully arranged is our
visit to the great British capital,
rival of New York, that when the
moment comes to catch the night
boat for Holland everyone will be
satisfied with the marvellous sight
seeing and ready for new adven-
lures in the little country wrested
from. the sea and presided over by
good Queen Wilhelmina, Idol Of
her people.
Arriving at the Hook Of Holland,
we go by way Of Rotterdam TO The
Hague, s.. Gravenhage in the
Dutch, the capital, where our stay
will include a view Of the Royal
Villa, the famous House In the
Wood" which we may be permitted
to explore If the royal family is
not there; the great art gallery,
Mauritshuis," with its splendid
Rembrandt Of 1.-THE Anatomy Les.
son." Paulus Potter's one cele-
orated picture, "The Young Bull"
and others almost as noted.
Scheveningen. the Dutch water
ing place, just outside, will be in
season then, and we must not fail
to see it, too. En- route to Ans
terdam, the DutchS Venice" we
may stop in Leyden, most ancient
town Of Holland, where Rembrandt
was born, and in HARLEM, once the
home of Frans Halls.
Arrived in Amsterdam, the party
will view Rembrandt's might
Watch" with its romantic story.
and his great portrait composition.
"The Syndics," besides other mas
terpieces in the famous "Ri1ks
Museum" before embarking for a.
boat trip on the Dutch canals.
Then a visit to Marken, where the
quaint island people still wear
their early national costumes, and
IL they like us, we may be invited
into their houses. Returning by
Volendam, we may sample Dutch
cheese, Of the genuine variety
Nlambeau saw . lady from g.
The Washington times., 1923-03-18

ing their shattered little villages.
Just as we are resolved to stay
forever in Paris comes the call
for home, and on July %, we find
our party on the way to Havre
or Cherbourg, where they sail
for New York, arriving there on
Wednesday, August /. For the
first tour, this covers an excel
lent itinerary of thirty-nine days,
with a world of pleasure and In
formation, and the cost is within
the reach Of almost anyone. II
interested please write to Viktor
Flambeau, care of Times-Herald.
All who can afford a little more
time and money, however, are
urged to register for Tour B or c.
with the party we left in Belgium,
en- route for Berlin. Perhaps we
shall stop in Cologne; perhaps
not. but anyhow we shall have no
trouble with travel in Germany,
for Americans are most popular
there now, and the four cities we
are scheduled to visit, Cologne,
Berlin. Dresden, and Nuremberg,
have each a distinct attraction,
very different In character. In
the first 1t Is the great Cathedral,
and the 18th century Church Of
st. ursula, besides the view Of the
Rhine.
CAPITAL OF SAXONY.
Berlin, Of course, Is the Prussian
capital, and though not 80 brilliant
since the war, 1t is still highly In
teresting, with famous monuments
and palaces, art museums and gal
leries, the "Tiergarten" and the
''Rosengarten," but most fasci-
mating OF all, the great avenue
''Unter dem Linden" with the
former Regal Palace at one end
and the Brandenburg Cato at the
other. The Crown Prince Palace
Is now a public museum, where
some of the newest German art,
including that IS tle cuhista, may
be seen.
The Washington times., 1923-03-18

long Inscription. Everything
moves with = rush ir London. but
in Hyde Park and ST. James one
may always find q sense Of calm
and peace.
MAY SEE ROYALTY.
Perhaps we may see the royal
ties, Princess Mary. with her son.
The Washington times., 1923-03-18
WELCOME IN BELGIUM.

ana Lnenp leaving AtnBterQAm next
day, we proceed to Belgium.
WELCOME IN BELGIUM.
This little country, so celebrated
for its heroism in the war that it
maintains at Washington now an
embassy instead Of legation. will
give us a warm welcome. Amert-
cans are so popular there that no
visas are required on their pass
ports for entrance.
FLANDERS fields" where the pop
pies red mark the crosses row on
row, will vie with Waterloo, which
used to be the attraction in a visit
to Brussels. Antwerp, Client and
Bruges will be included, and each
has it's peculiar charm. In Ant
werp, we must visit the grand
Cathedral Of Our Lady, with Ru.
bens' most famous canvas, "The
Descent From the Cross" which
our American painter, Cecilia
Beaux, said she wept In viewing.
In Client. 1t is the old Church
or st. Bavon, with its early pic
ture by the Van Eyck brothers,
THE Alteration of the Lamb
Bruges has the famous belfry of
which Longfellow wrote, and the
MelAlinx series Of the Lite Of 81.
The Washington times., 1923-03-18

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23
BURGLAR STEALS A CASH
REGISTER FROM EATING
HOUSE AT HARLINCEN

HARLINGEN. Texas. Nov. 23.--A
robbery. the first IN IIarlingen for some
time. was committed last night between
1890 ana 800 N. fn. this morning when
the Van Noy Eating House, situated Just
north Of The passenger depot. was en-
tered and the cash register removed
There he'd been 4 banquet " the Rotary
Club fnr their ladies' night and II was
late when the cafe closed. The manage
ment had removed all paper money from
the cash register leaving the silver which
amounted ~ approximately 500.
The thief cut hole in y screen On the
south end nf the eating house and broke
the window 10 obtain entrance. No
other articles were removed although
there wns ease ef silverware. which
arrived Wednesday that had never been
cpcned and which was valued NJ $1,000.
within a few feet IF the cash register
The day had been one of the best since
the eating house opened and II - thought
someone who was well acquainted with
the place and had been watching Tor
lust such time. il responsible fer the
theft. although Oh one has been apPre-
hended on suspicion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23
FORMER GOVERNOR OF
OKLAHOMA INDICTED
BYGRANDJURYTODAY

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. Nov. 23-
J. q. Walton. who Was removed Monday
as governor 81 the state of Oklahoma,
WIS Indicted today hy the Oklahoma
grand jury on seve mounts. charging
diversion Of the states money. intimi-
dating an Officer and preventing the
ASSEMBLING of the lower house or ths
stHrc iegislatuFe.
Df. +. A. Davenport. state health
commissioner, ard =. r. Edwards, for
mer personal chauffeur of the depos "a
governor. were also indicted On five
counts. each charging diversion az the
public funds. Walton made bond in the
sum Of $500.
All the indictments against the for
mer executive charge ftlonics, except
The oas alleging intimidation Of an of
ficer. This charge j. based upon the
dispersal on September II Of the grand
jury called to investigate his official
acts rs governor.
The former governor asked for i'm
mediate trial cn the six felony charges
aud 4 h. Wright. the county attorney
promised that his ease would be set as
soon a. possible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23
FARM BUREAU
TO DISTRIBUTE
FIVE MILLION

DALLAS. Texas. Ncy. .::-On De-
rrinl,rr H. the Texas Farm Bureau Cot
ton Association VIII dis ributc $l.lt,S. .0nn
~ it, members INSTEAD Of $l3O7 .7u3. a.
Recently announced. arcoriin.' % a
statement made this morning ~ u. r..
Orr. president ~ the association
President Orr said that by the action
of the executive committee nj increaS-
ing the per bale advance from $40 10 So.
instead of 500 IL previously agreed upon.
the increase il shc sum 10 be distributed
L. made possible. The Distribute u will
cover The advance payment on the ~.
coo bales ~ cotton handled by the aSSo
citation for itS members up a. the slaS-
" business IN November -, President
Orr stated
~Dthcr distributions will follow al 80
60 80 day intervals Orr said. and be-
cause 81 The regularity and size of the
cash distributions il viii enable Il sub
stantial stahilizatiDn ~ business affairs.
Increased buying power and stabilized
bank balances
The December payment viii bring the
total cash distribution this year ~ $l4,-
's:IJ.sHHi. according 90 sloan simpson.
treasurer uf the cooperative marketing
btIy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23
WORK STARTED ON
new Gin FOR The
RANCERVILLE DIST.

EARL1NGEN. Texas. Nov. 23.-With
the 1929 cotton season just over. the
work II starting on the nav gin 20 be
erected AZ Ranrervilc, small town in
the Harlingen district near the pumping
plant and about miles southwest OF
HarIingcn. The new gin will he either a
s-80 81 80 single stand equipped out
fit and will ba operated By l00-horse-
ROVER Fairbanks Morse internal COM
busti0n oil engine.
Material for the building and the
ioundatiors for the machinery IL ariiv-
ing daily and construction will begin
the coming wfey. Work on the gin has
been delayed on account Of weather
conditions for several weeks. but the
plant will be completed in time for
testing and trial runs before the 1924
ginning season begins.
The new gin will have a capacity Of
80 bales III tcn-hour day. The terri
tory affected by the new gin will com
prise Approximately l.500 acres Of cot
ION land from the Harlingen district
and from $50 20 | 900 acres Of the San
Benito Irrigation district. which takes
IN "A part OF the Los Indios territory.
The cost Of the new gin win be approxi-
mately $4,000. II is being erected By
Sam Bolts Of this city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23
Presidents of Two Brownsville
Banks Turn Jockey, New Track
at Matamoros Has First Race

The dedica-ory race on the new
track al Matamoros was run ycster-
day--snd John Gregg. president Of
the Merchants National Bank. and
J. B. Scott. president of the STATE
National Bank. were the jockeys,
Gregg winning the quarter mile run
hy n neck. while business men Of
Brownsville and Matamorcs cheer
cd yociferousIy-
Neither bank president hal any
intention Of assuming the role Of
Jockey when the excursion train
left Brownsville yesterday after
noon. and TIE race resulted after
they had viewed the track and be-
gan to revive "reminiscences of boy
hood days. H. H. Scot intimated that
i'm tho days of youth he could ride
the fastest cabaIlo that ever hit the
turf. and John Gregg sta ed that
Ne was some wicked performer with
horse himself. Their discussion
finally led to challenge. and the
wouid-he jockeys requisitioned two
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23
lRx The Associated Presn.l

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. New. D.
Antiku Klux Khan measures under
went baptism Of fiery assault and
loyal defense in the Oklahoma senate
yesterday without an agreement being
reached 0n a. much as one section Of the
BILL which the senate hopes t0 present
20 the lower house.
With several bills before the upper
degree. and virtually every senator with
an idea a. to necessary provisions for min
anti-klan act. the senate decided fo dis
sect it, committee substitute measure
section by section. and by incorporating
features of various other bills. to evolve
d measure which will unmask the klan
In Oklahoma and make public its mem
bership lists.
The arguments went no further than
section one If the measure. which would
compel all secret societies IN the state 10
file with authorities I'm each county the
names and addresses Of their offices and
members.
A plea for measure with teeth. not
muSh and milk. found many ardent sup
porters.
A prediction that civil war would come
III Oklahoma " the klan II not unmasked
was made by Senator Frye. of SaliiSaw.
who declared he had been informed per-
sons i'm the southeast portion Of the
state aaIready are organizing and watt
ing 10 zee what this legislature does"
The khan was branded Nv Senator
Golobie. of Guthrie. as IN secret third
political organization greater than either
the democratic or republican parties.
which would NOT stop until \ elected
president m
Many of the senator's arrayed against
the proposed measure declared that
while they favored anti-klan legislation
they were opposed 10 public member
ship rolls for secret organizations.
~Cal a spade spade. tame the klan.
and lin for you. asserted Sentor Gull
ager. of MuSkogee. i'm 0biecting 20 see-
tion one because 4 ii I'm every secret or
ganization in the state"
Impeachment; bill. charging Charles III.
Ruth. supreme court commissioner. with
trafficking In executive clemency, was
presented "a the senate. but was mot
acted upon pending consideration Of the
possible disqualification Ok Chief JUS
tire Johnson. N the state supreme court.
who Nv virtue ~ his office. would preside
over am Impeachment trial.
In was pointed ont i'm the senate that
since Ruth Is member or body con-
nected with the supreme court. Chief
Justice Johnson might wish to dis
qualify himself In order 10 a,1ay any
move through which his jurisdiction
might be challenged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23
WOMEN ASSERT
DEMOCRATS CAN
WIN NEXT YEAR

ATLANTA. Ga. Nov. 27.-Optimistic
forecasts for the democratic party in
the national campaign next year were
brought here today by the democratic
women Of eleven southern states when
they gathered for the initial session Of
two-day conference
Predictions cf victory for the demo
cratic standard bearers in the presiden-
tial contest next year were heard on all
sides a. the leaders Of the party opened
the meeting.
Mrs. Benton Mcmillan Of Nashville
Tenn. democratic committaewoman
from that state and director for this
region presided definite program Of
activity among the women leaders Of
the party il expected 10 emcrgs from
tho conference.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23

Development was one OF the most en-
thusiastic and harmonious ever held ~
the city, the rooms being too small to
accommodate the large crowd. Scores
Of those present had visited the race
track five miles from Matamoros during
the afternoon as the guests Of the Mat
amoros racing Association, and each Of
them was enthusiastic over what they
had seen AZ the track. and were fully
N. u5sed with the necessity Of Browns
villa. cooperating with the promoters by
providing housing facilities for the many
visitors the track will bring TO this
city during the racing season.
w. n. Jones presided us chairman Of
the meeting and in a brief address told
his auditors what he had seen at the
race track. emphasizing the fact that
II was a big project; that Brownsville
had rot been asked TO contribute toward
ii in any way: that il would be the
medium through which thousands of Wis
tors would Be attracted 70 Brownsville
and the Valley. and that ii was mani
testify Brownsville's duty to provide
means for their entertainment
l. II. Edwards of the international
Amusement Company Of Little Rock.
Arkansas. owneIs of the track, who has
taken the leading part In promoting
the enterprise. then addressed the meet
ing. reading telegrams from q number
Of turfmen who have sent OIL will send
horses 70 the races. He stated that the
company had not advertised the races
extensively because of Brownsville's
inadequate hotel facilities. but believed
Brownsville could handle the crowds for
tn. tracks first season by the erection
of i cantonment club hotel. He cited
figures on race track attendance az
various tracks in the United States and
Mexico. stating that thS attendance at
Tia Juana during the first fifty days or
the season f.id exceeded $4,000 daily.
He pointed out that Brownsville was al
most 1000 miles closer 70 the big
sporting and racing centers Of the
country than Tia Juana; that the win
ter climate or this section il better. and
that II Brownsville and Matamoros can
provide the hotel and housing facilities.
the big crowds of turf followers from
the east and north who 20 to the Tia
Juana races can be diverted 10 the
Matamoros races. Mr.. Edwards stated
that the cantonment club plan had been
found very satisfactory in the summer
resorts and racing centers along the
Maine coast and in Quebec. Canada. He
suggested that If the cantonment club
plan II adopted. the club should be well
equipped and made a. attractive ~
possible. addirg that no visitor would
object as long AS he was provided with
u clean bed In n clean room. Mr. Ed
(Continued ON page four-l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23

Mexican cabalIos which were tied
20 some hrush nearby.
After "a moment of jockeying for
place. the race was on, and the ca
balios displayed amazing speed as
they thundcgea down the quarter
mile finish stretch, with the jock
eys Of old days displaying horse
manship which proved that both
knew how 20 gee he best ont Of
mount The race was closse. Gregg's
mount coming i'm al the finish a
neck in tho lead. and he was award
ed the 81 purse. while the crowd
cheercd both the victor and the van
quishcd.
Bo.h hank presidents are az their
desks today, and they arc unani-
nous In stating that horse racing
j. a great sport-but the role Of
jockey II rather bone racking for
one who IL not accus somcd to 1t.
AZ both banks il was reported that
their respective presidents are
using extra cushions in their crairs
today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23
OF
COMMUNISTS IS
TODAY

BERLIN. Nov. 3D. General NorScekf.
the national leader Of the Reichsws / :.
today ordered the dissolution % n =
German communist party and the con
fication OF its funds. The decree also
prohibited the holding of communist
meetings or the publication Of corr
mni.ist newspapers.
1t was later stated that the dissoIu-
ton order also applied 70 all national
ist and national socialist organizations
The order fell like bombshell upon
the reichstag today, and seemed very
likely 70 have a d cision bearing on the
attitude Of those parties IN the present
situation toward the Strescmann gov
crnment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23
HUNDREDS TAKE
in EXCURSION
TO RACE TRACK
Brownsville and Matamoros
Business Men View Pro-
gress of Work on Big
Race Track

Approximately four hundred officials
and business men of Matamoros and
Brownsville were the guests Of the
Mstamoros Racing Association at the
big new race tack az La Rosita, five
miles from Matamoros, yesterday after
noon. filling to overflowing the special
train of three coaches furnished
through the courtesy Of the Mexican
National Lines Included in the party
were Conrado Gutierrez. presidente Of
Matamoros, Lieutenant Colonel CUTLER
mo Rosas r.. commander Of the garri-
son at Matamoros, as official repre-
sentatives Of that city, and Manuel Cha
vero. division superintendent of the
Mexican National Lines, travelling in
the special car Of she vice president Of
the road. Matamoros band accompani-
cd the excursion, and furnished music
throughout the afternoon.
According to L. H. Edwards. prcsi-
dent Of the company, the purpose Of the
"trip was to show what has been done on
the track. There was Re formality. With
the exception OF brisf announcement
from O. L. Williams. secretary Of the
Brownsville Board Of City Development.
there wcae no speeches. Thc entire time
was spent in Inspecting the track. grand
stand and stables.
The track proper is a one mile oval.
eighty feet in width. which racing men
declare il as fast as any track in the
country. The track is modelled after the
famous Latonia. Kentucky. track. which
is considered the fastest track in the
world. Features OF the structure are
the quarter mile straightaway finish,
the gentle turns which will not slow
horse pcrceptibly and the general engin-
cering perfection. The track is now
seasoned and ready for the racing sea-
son to open. The outer rail has been
constructed, and the inside railing is in
the process Of construction
Race track experts have declared that
the soil Of the new tack IS ideal. there
being just the proper mixture OF sand
10 insure a good track in all kinds OF
weather.
The first stable unit at the track is
practically complete. This structure Is
y building 500 feet in length and ls
feet wide. containing 100 stables. Two
more units Of identical style and size
will be constructed as fast a. possible.
ElNlUH tUt AtaNk cAuHtt ~@f@~tN@ 49,"
horses the first season.
The huge grandstand having seating
capacity Of 10000 persons. is well un-
der way, and the building is being rush
cd to completion. The structure will be
ESQ feet long. and 80 feet deep. and will
be more in the nature Of a club house.
with betting stalls, and other conces-
sions in the rear. The entire building
will have a concrete floor, and material
for this work is on the ground.
The project includes plans for con-
crete walks and approaches, and many
other sppurtenanccs. according to the
officials of the International Amuse-
ment Company. The railroad facilities
nj In Rosita will be extended. and
special turning "Y" will probably be
constructed. The Mexican Nacional Lines
Is cooperating in every possible way
Continued on page %
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23
CLAIMS COMMERCIAL
INTERESTS DEMAND
RAIL CONSOLIDATION

WASHINGTON. ID. q. Nov. 23.-The
commercial interests on the United
States will benefit ia the railroads can
be consolidated into a limited number
Of systems under the provisions Of tbs
transportation act. Richard Waterman,
chief or the railroad bureau or the
United States Chamber OF Commercs
testified today before the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
"A careful study ot the consolidation
proposals has been made NV the Cham
Der. Waterman said. the principles in-
volved in it having been approved by M
referendum vote OF the state bodies af-
fiIiated with II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23
NO CALL FOR WAR
in OKLAHOMA, new
GOVERNOR STATES

OKLAHOMA CITY. Nov. 2::-Gcv-
ernor NJ r.. Trapp. Ia his first public
address since becoming chief executive
If the state. told a group Of business
men here last night that the affairs of
Oklahoma will b. conducted ia the fu-
turr - that II will not only bc safe but
aftractire for MI legitimate enterprises
of industry and business TO operate in
the state. We have no-cauSe fer war. /"
ne governor asserted. There has been
~ necessity for martial Law. the laws
~ the state are fully adequate for the
prctet tiop Of industry"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23
RECLAIMED LAND
TENANTS In NEED
OF A MORATORIUM

WASHINGTON. ID. Il. Nov. ~ What
might be termed moratorium will
have to be granted BY the government
on number Of reclamation projects 20
failues. the moratorium 70 Ne extend
failures. the Moratorium TO ac extend
ga 70 the present tenants according 70
Chairman Campbell of the Interior Der
par:ment's special advisory committee.
The statement Of Chain msn Campbell
was made in connection with a review
a. the governments reclamation Tro-
iects 70 date.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23
THREE OFFICERS
Are shot FROM
AMBUSH IN KY.

BARROURVILLE. Ky. Nov. 23.--Jail-
cr Charles West. and Deputy Sheriff
Foster Messci were killed and Daniel
Allen. deputy were seriously injured
when the trio were sho tdowr from am
bush on Sinking creek in Knox county.
today. according 10 reports icaching
here from Flatlirk.
The officers had gone TO Sinking
creek with i warrant Tor the arrest OF
Pete Bailey, who had esrf red from
jail here last week. The report stated
they were riding along the creek when
ambushed. the shots being fired from
the brush
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-11-23
PROPOSE CORPORATION
TO ERECT CANTONMENT
CLUB FOR RACE VISITORS

As a result Of the mass meeting held
~ the Board oi City Development last
night 80 solve the problem Of housing
the thousands Of visitoss who will be
In Brownsville during the racing sea
son. committee IL today signing up
stockholders in syndicate which will
erect an immense cantonment club
house or hotel 10 accommodate approxi-
mGtely 1000 guests. The cost Of the
structure and equipment was estimated
bctwesn $4,000 and $4,000. and the
corporation, now in the process Of or
ganization expects TO have the can
tonments erected and equipped BY the
time the racing season opens ut Mat
amoros on December ..