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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
EDUCATIONAL
APPROPRIATION
is ENCROSSED'
Senate Takes Action on Most
Important Appropriation
Measure. Pass Bill Same
as Vetoed by Neff

AUSTIN. Texas, June 5.-The general
educational~ appropriation, carrying ap-
proximately sli 100000 was engrossed
IN the senate today. by vote Of IA to
8. The appropriations were the same as
passed last session, and vetoed by the
governor.
The house passed the Turner bill ex-
tending oil and gas permits on state
lands for five years. and the Carpenter
bill regulating property rendition for
taxation. The house also went on record
as favoring the appropriation Of a mil
lion and a half dollars annually for ru-
raj school aid. when IL adopted commit.
tee amendments to the Greer bill.
a favorable report by the majority of
the senate state affairs committee on
che Cowan gasoline bin after the Pat
man amendment. placing the tax on all
refiners. was eliminated. The minority
report favorable IL the measure. with
the ratman amendment was also made.
AUSTIN. Texas. June 5.-The senate
yesterday engrossed the Price house
bill reducing the reclamation appropria-
tion after amendments had been adopt
ed. adding $4,000 to the appropriation
as allowed in the lower branch The edu-
cational institution appropriation bill
was the subject Of long and heated
debate, but no action was taken on the
measure.
Indications Of strong opposition to
the emergency and rural aid school ap-
preparation bill were voiced by sever
al senators during debate on the edu-
cational bill Although the finance COM
mittee report carries reductions of over
81 100000, Senator Wood. chairman,
moved that the amendments be defeated
and the bill be passed as vetoed BY the
governor.
Senator Turner. OF Bowie. entered a
plea in favor Of giving adequate ap-
to the higher educational
institutions and attacked the principal of
emergency and rural aid school appro-
priations. Turner declared the constitu-
tion makes provisions for the public
schools and that no funds from the gen
eral moneys should be appropriated to
the public school until funds had been
supplied for institutions OF higher
learning. eleemosynary institutions and
state departments. Senator Wirts. of
Seguin made similar statement.
Various attempts to amend the recla-
nation bill were made. each time meet
ing with defeat with the exception Of an
amendment by Stuart which places the
total for the appropriations at $685.
o0c.
Governor Neff yesterday cleared his
desk Of measures passed by the second
called sessi I OF the legislature when he
signed eight bills. filed seven to become
laws without his signature. and vetoed
seven
Among the bills signed is tho Thorn
ps electrocuticn act This substitutes
electrocrtion for hanging in capital pun
shment eases. Electrocution will take
place at the state penitentiary. The act
Is effective ninety days after adjourn
mcnt.
The so-called "blue sky" act. seeking to
prohibit fraudulent activities in stocks
and bonds. was also signed as as wa sthe
bill creating a separate banking depart
melt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Wednesday.
East Texas: Partly cloudy and unset
tied tonight and Wednesday; probably
local showers in east portion except on
the west coast. Light to fresh southeast
winds on the coast.
Weather Conditions
There have been no material changes
in the pressure distribution except that
the barometer is rising slowly over the
Canadian Northwest. Considerable
cloudy and unsettled weather prevailed
therefore over the greater portion Of
the country at the morning observation.
Light to heavy showers occurred within
the last "a hours at many places in the
cotton belt, over the Plains states, in
tn eRocky Mountain region, and over
the Canadian Northwest.
Temperatures are still high over the
northeastern portion Of the country
and about seasonablc elsewhere except
il the Plateau region and the Canadian
Northwest, where it was colder this
morning. Frost occurred in southern
Utah last night.
The highest temperature yesterday at
Texas stations ranged from SO at San
Antonio to 80 at Amarillo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
CLAIMS WILSON
MADE ILLEGAL
SALEPATENTS


WILMINGTON. Del. June Ale
cations by the government that certain
official actions by President Wilson IN
connection with the sale OF $500 Ger
man dye patents and trade marks {" the
Chemical Foundation We're unwarranted
was challenged in the United district
court by lsador kreSel. counsel for the
defense. in the government suit for the
return Of patents.
The government contends that patents
worth many millions were sold ut an
inadequate price 10 the Foundation. If
which Francis Garyan. former alien
property custodian. Il president.
Assistant Attorney General Anderson
charged with the order of President
Wilson comforting upon the assistant
secretary of state official authority to
act for him in the sale Of patents was
Illegal. krescl said that the defense
would show that the course pursued ia
respect 10 the sale was one Of th.
greatest achievements coming out Of the
war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
10000 SHRINERS
TAKINCPARTN
PARADE TODAY
Shrine Hosts From All Parts
Of United States Pass in
Review Before President
Harding at White House

WASHINGTON. D.. c.. June. g.
Twenty thousand mobiles Of the Mystic
Shrine today marched over two miles Of
burning sands" from the national
capitol to Washington circle amid q.
colorful scene. As the Shrine hosts
passed through the "Carden OF Allah"
White House. they were reviewed By
the President. Noble Warren G. Hard
ing. the imperial potentate, James s.
McCandless, and number Of other
Shrine dignitaries.
Bands played and the drill teams ex-
ecuted various formations. Many thou
sands overflowed the 100000 seats and
crowded the sidewalks to witness the
parade. President Harding delivered the
principal address Of welcome at the first
session of the imperial council.
Justice alone entities a fraternal Or
ganization to survive, President Hard
ing declared before the Shrine Council.
Secrete fraternity is one thing and Sc
cret conspiracy is another. he said, but
SO long rs twenty millions OF Americans
are teaching loyalty to the flag. and the
cherishing Of American institutions,
due regard for constitutional authority
and the love OF liberty under the Law,
I'VE may be assured that the future 10
secured" he said.
The broiling sun greatly 'nterfered
with the parade and caused a great num-
her of heat prostrations, with ambu-
lances constantly responding to emer-
gency calls from all parts OF Pennsyl-
WASHINGTON. June 5-Two me
MORALS, one signifying the nations
progress In highway construction. and
the other devoted to the promotion Of
better homes. were dedicated In Wash
ington yesterday by President Harding.
Ceremonies. incident to the dedica-
tions. were attended by thousands Of
Shriners here for their convention and
were msrked BY addresses BY the preHI-
dent
The highway memorial took the form
Of a block Of granite. erected ON the
wall south Of the White House through
the efforts Of the Lee Highway associa-
tion and destined for use as q ssero
mile stone.- or basic mark for the
measurement Of highway distances
throughout the country. The other
memorial was n reproduction Of the
boyhood home OF John Howard Payne.
author Of "Home. Sweet Home" built
in Sherman square BY the General Fed
Grafton Of Women's clubs to further the
movement for better homes.
The milestone ceremonies were a.
most halted by q squadron Of naval
planes which circled over the assem-
blage. drowning out the voice Of the
speakers. DENLY left the ceremonies.
went to the navy department and is-
sued a general order forbidding naval
or marine aviators from flying over
except on his own personal
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
THREE YALE STUDENTS
ARRAIGNED ON CHARGE
OF DISTURBING PEACE
rBv Tho Associated Press)

NEW HAVEN. Conn. June 5.-Three
Yale students were arraigned in police
court today as the result Of disturb
ance last hight necessitaiing the calling
out of more than fifty police reserves.
One was fined 5000 and the others were
released
Five hundred students. clad in
pajamas took part in one of the widest
disturbances ever staged M Yale The
occasion was in honor of the fact that
freshmen officially became sophomores
today. Bottles. phonograph records and
missiles of various kinds were hurled.
The parade that followed was stopped
BY the police.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
NOTIFIES RUSSIA
AMERICA NRELIEF
WILL BE REMOVED
(By The Associated Press,

MOSCOW. June 5.-Colonel William
Haskell today notified Premier Kemen-
eff that the American Relief Admins
tration will leave Russia at the time OF
the coming harvest marking the end of
two years of active service.
Colonel Haskell said that the official
forecasts indicated that there would be
substantial surplus Of food over all
internal needs in Russia. II is estimated
that at least 100000 lives have been
saved through the work Of the relief or
ganization.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
CARDINAL KILLED
(Rv The Associated Press1

SARAGOSSA, June 5.-Cardinal Sol
devilla y Romero. aged archbishop Of
Saragossa. was shot and killed while
visit..g a monastery in the vicinity Of
this city yesterday. The cardinal was
seated in n motor car with his secretary
when attacked by n group Of unidenti-
fled men. The chauffeur was killed and
the secretary severely wounded.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
FORT WORTH NEGRO
CHAMPION MARATHON
EATER, BACKERS SAY
(By The Associated Press.)

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 5.-Or-
ange Crowder, negro, claims to be the
champion marathon eater OF Fort
Worth. As an example Of the negro's
ability to eat, the following is reported
to have been his menu at lunch:
Two 15-cent loaves of bread; two
pounds Of barbecue; one pound Of ham;
five 15-cent cans of sardines; one
fresh tomato; two pies: five mullins /;
two quarts of milk and five bottles of
soda water.
This amount Of food. it is stated. was
consumed by the colored man in 80
minutes and he was prevented from eat
ing more when his employer appeared
on the scene and took him back to
work.
A marathon eating contest has been
suggested with the negro.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
RECOGNITION VIEWS
ARE ALL SUBMITTED
NRy The Associated Press,

MEXICO CITY. June 55.-The Mexi-
can and American delegates who are
sitting as a mixed commission to con-
slider the points ut issue between the
two countries. have completed the task
Of setting forth their governments
views relative to the subsoil, petroleum
and agraran question. and have begun
discussion of the possible agreements
on these questions which would make
possible recognition Of the Mexican
government by the United States.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
PROPOSE TO PLANT 1000
ACRES TO CANTELOUPES IN
MISSION DISTRICT IN 1924

MISSION, Texas. June 5.-A 1000
acre field Of canteioupes will be planted
in this district next year BY Leahy 4
Garguilo. the California growers, who
have just completed the harvest and
shipment from a 4OOAacre field near
here. The bulk OF their shipments were
10 New York where they found . ready
market ut California prices and three
weeks in advance Of California melons.
The gentlemen are Oh their way 70
their canteloupe acreages at Bfawley.
California. from where they win con-
tinue shipping.
This was their first experierHe IN
melon raising In the Valley and were 30
successful that they have made arranke-
ments for growing 1000 acres here next
season, using the crop from this section
for early shipments and complete the
deal for late melons from their Cali
fornia holdings.
Canteloupe growers In this section
have almost without exception found the
crop very profitable one Owing 70
the lateness Of the season the first ship
ments were from q week to ten days
later than usual. but despite this fact
the Valley canteloupes were on market
two or three weeks before the Cali
fornia growers started their harvest.
and in normal years the Valley crop
would be practically marketed before
California comes onto the market
Leahy \ Garguilo assert that the
growing Of canteloupes In the Rio
Grande Valley IL no longer an expert
ment. and that their experieure tlSs
year has proved to their satisfaction
that here are big profits to be derived:
hence their determination 70 increase
acreage q thousand per cent next year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
SHARY WILL PLANT
600 ACRES In CITRUS
NEAR MISSION in FALL
Especial TO the Herald)

MISSION, Texas, June 5.--John II.
shary is in California this week making
n careful survey Of orchards, citrus
curing plants. grading and packing
methods and gathering information in
general regarding the citrus industry.
Mr.. Shary will obtain plans and data OF
the more modern plants and orchards to
be used in his contemplated institution
to be constructed here.
Mr.. Shary will plant GOO acres to cit
rus fruit north Of Mission next fall.
This will be the largest individual cit
rus orchard in the Rio Grande Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
INSTALL MACHINERY
ON NEW DONNA GIN;
READY BY JULY FIRST

DONNA, Texas. June 5.-Mechanics
are placing the last pieces Of machinery
on the new oil BURNING Bessmer en-
gine at the new plant Of the Donna Gin
Co. The new gin will have n capacity of
5 eighty saw stands. and will represent
an investment Of $1,000. The plant is
owned by J. X. Martin and Mcdonald
Brothers.
There are approximately 10000 acres
Of cotton planted here. which are esti-
mated to produce 1000 bales of cotton.
The gin will be ready to operate by
July 1.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
BABY KILLED: CROWD
STONES STREET CAR
fRv The Assaciasad Press +,

NEW YORK. June "a policeman
with drawn pistol held back several
hundred persons today Ia enable William
Mooney. street car motorman. to flee
from the crowd which stoned the ear
after IL had struck and killed a baby.
The mother shouted that Moneys care
lessness was responsible for the tragedy
Mooney finally made his escape from the
crowd with the assistance Of the police
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
GIRL JUMPS FROM
WINDOW ON EIGHTH
! FLOOR OF OFFICE
fRy The Associated Press.)

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. June 5.-Arriv-
ing at her place of employment three
hours before her regular time. Miss
Laura Pahel,. n stenographer jumped
from the eighth floor of an office
building today and was instantly killed
According to the police report sheet
Of paper was found in her typewriter
with tho words forgive me-" typed on
it.
Members Of the family said she had
recently been under the care Of n nurse
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
DEDICATE MASONIC HOME
(By The Associated Presa.I

TEXARKANA. Texas. June 5.-Thc
new $4,000 Masonic home here has
been dedicated. NJ. II. Thomas. Dallas,
grand master Of Texas, presided at the
ceremonies. Grand Master. J. o. Wolf.
Of Arkansas, was one of the principal
speakers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
DAIRY INDUSTRY AT
WESLACO INCREASING

WESLACO. Texas. June 5.-The dairy
industry here is beginning TO show a
decided increase. No less than forty
farmers are on record to either go into
the dairy business or add to their herds.
The Jersey breed Of cattle predomi
mates
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05

NEW YORK. June 5.-After plotting
Sweet Kiss to an easy victory in the
steeple chase at Belmont Park yester-
day. Rider Frank Hayes. 35, rode TO the
Judges stand and fell from the saddle.
dead. II was the first time he had jock
eyed a winner Jumper
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
FIRM MEASURES TO
SUPPRESS ROYALISTS

PARIS, June 5.-Firm measures to
suppress royalists. who frequently re-
sort to force, were approved by the
chamber Of deputies today during heat
ed political maneuvering. The measures
are designed to compel Premier Poin-
care to promise vigorous action against
royalist organization.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
MINISTER and
CHURCH CLERK
in PISTOL FRAY

RICHMOND. Va, June 5.-Rev. T..
Il. Pierce. pastor Of four Baptist
churches in Cumberland county is dead.
and X. d. Garrett. 45. Cumberland
county clerk in n critical condition rs
the result Of a shooting affray in the
yard Of the preachers home at Cumber-
land court house.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
KNIGHTS TEMPLARS
TRAIN WRECKED ON
MICHIGAN RAILWAY
ORv The Associated Press.)

DURAND. Mich. June Prank
Pearsall. the engineer. and Joseph
Parker. the fireman. on n special Grand
Trunk railway train. carrying a delega-
ton Of Knights Templars from Grand
Rapids To Flint. Mich. were killed this
morning when the engine was derailed
near here. None of the passenge,s were
seriously injured. according % the first
reports. but later details Of the accident
received from bwosso. stated that IL
had been reported there that four per
sons had died as result of the wreck
and that twenty-five were reported in
jured.
A later dispatch stated that five were
killed in the wreck and forty injured.
The additional dead are John Erickson
of Iona. Mich. Heber Waldron. also Of
Iona, and a newsboy named Tanning,
whose home is in Grand Rapids.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
FINE NEW RESIDENCE

DONNA. Texas, June 5.-The new
Wilkinson residence under construc-
tion here will soon be completed at
cost Of $4,000. The Herzog home. costing
$4,000 will also soon be ready for occu-
pancy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
Three Thousand Acres
Broomcorn To Harvest
In Vicinity OF Donna

DONNA. Texas, June 5.-The
broom corn harvest started here
Monday. The crop, which Is estimat-
ed at 5000 acres. Is In splendid con-
dition. Emery w. Watts. who is
farming about 500 acres Of broom
corn south or here has large crew
at work cutting the brush.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
COMMUNISTS IN
TOXIC ARRESTED
fRv The Associated Press. }

TOXIC. June 5.-More than one hun
drcd prominent communists and social
lists were arrested here early today. The
police charge that they we're engaged
in plot TO organize a communist state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05

IVY TIT NNN'VIHFFH 4 FFFN.T
LOCKHART, Texas. June "a new
daily newspaper has been started in
Lockhart. The newspaper was establish
ed as n result Of the activity in the To-
cal oil field which has taken on con-
siderable proportions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05

DENISON, Texas, June 5.-A cloud
burst accompanied by hail and wind.
caused considerable damage to stocks
in stores when water overflowed the
streets here early last night. The wind
blew several small houses from their
foundations. Trees were uprooted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
BLAZING OIL
BURNS BRIDGE
ON SANTA FE

GUTHRIE. Okla. June 5.-The San
Ia Fe bridge over the Cimarrin river
three miles north Of here. was vir-
tualiy destroyed today when several
oil cars on southbound train left
the rails early today and plunged in
to the river. The oil became ignited
and the flames extended down the
river more than half a mile. The
bridge. which was but few feet
over the river. burned rapidly. No
one was injured.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
Hot Weather in
=. = =. .:. g.
North is Causing
- - - -. =.
Heat Prostrations
(By The Associated Pressl


CHICAGO, I'll. June 5.-Three
prostrations and one death have
been caused in this city this week
by the intense heat. Relief from the
record high temperature for this
season Of the year il promised to-
day by the weather bureau. Cooler
weather for tonight has been fore
east.
COLUMBUS, Ohio. June s.
Overnight reports from various
parts Of Ohio showed that one per-
son had died and two were prostrat-
ed by the heat wave which has
gripped the state for four days.
Three other deaths from drowning
have been reported. Today is the
fifteenth day without general
rainfall. according to the weather
bureau reports.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
HIDALCO COUNTY's HIGHWAY

DONNA. Texas, June 5.-Work on
the highway is progressing. Several
miles Of crushed rock have been laid
and is being rolled. As soon as complet-
ed work on the topping will commence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-05
FARMER BREAKS LEG

WESLACO. Texas. June 5.-w. Z.
Bowles. Sunday suffered the fracture
Of leg below the knee while running
after some chickens on his farm 1t
at road IA and IL, north Of here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-05
SAFETY OF QUAKE
VICTIMS DOUBTED
William kayIor Escapes at
Toxic, Mother Told,

Although anxiety and fear of some
Indianapolis persons as to the fate
of relatives and friends in the devas-
tated area Of Japan has been relieved
by messages, others are still in doubt.
William G. Taylor, representing the
Westinghouse Airbrake Company in
Japan, has escaped injury, according
to telegram received by Mrs. Mary
G.. Kaylor, his mother, TAG Fletcher
Ave.
Mrs. John Culbertson, $3.50 E. Mich
igan ST.. has received no word from
her sister. Mrs. r. H. Stanley, who
with her husband has been in Y. NJ.
c. A. work in Toxic
A Methodist missionary, Miss Case,
who lived east of Indianapolis, is be-
lieved to be on a furlough in the
United States. according to Bishop
Frederick D. Leete.
Mrs. L. D. Stanley, Belmont Apt,
Delaware and Michigan SITS, fears for
the safety Of her daughter, Mrs. Lii
liam Stanley Robinson, living at the
Grand Hotel at Yokohama.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-05
COURT AIDE Dies;
STRICKEN IN AUTO
Funeral Plans for H, A, Couch
Not Complete,

Funeral arrangements for Harry A.
Couch. So. of IS N. Irvington Ave,
reporter in Federal Court at intervals
during fifteen years of residence here.
who died suddenly Tuesday, have not
been completed.
Mr.. Couch suffered tubercular hem
orrhage while driving in his auto on
Alton Ave. near Washington st.
Mr.. Couch was a shorthand reporter
and had worked at his occupation
for twenty-five years in Omaha, Neb.;
Dallas, Waco, and Galveston, Texas.
He was born In Kansas. He gave
up active work three weeks ago.
Mr.. Couch was a member of
Oriental Lodge of Masons. and of the
Kiwanis, Optimists and Century
Clubs. He was veteran of the
Spanish-American War.
Surviving: The widow; a daughter.
Halle; a sister. Mrs. Halle c. In
gram of Fresno, Cal
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-05

Bingham Dresses
For Girls 6 to ii
These smart dresses would
easily bring 50, but just to
better acquaint you with this
department we O1 On
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-05
LOCAL MAN HEADS
HIBERN|AN ORDER
, Gaelic Fraternity Elects
Nicholas Carroll President.

Two Indianapolis men were made
officers of the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians of Indiana at the closing ses'
sion of the biennial State convention
in the Hotel SEVERN Tuesday. They
are Nicholas Carroll. Indianapolis,
president. and Dennis F. Sullivan, sec
rotary Others elected were: John j.
Meehan. Muncie, vice president;
James F. McCarty, Whiting, treasurer,
reelected.
w. H. Delaney. Chicago, national
secretary of the .Iibernians, and P. H
O'Donnen, Chi elgo. national president
of the American Unity League and
editor of Tolerance magazine, were
speakers at a banquet Tuesday night,
which closed the convention. Mrs. 1.
r. LaPorte, Indianapolis, president OF
the auxiliary, was toastmastress.