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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
SUGAR TARIFF SHOULD
BE REDUCED AT ONCE.
rs DEMOCRATS CLAIM

Y
WASHINGTON. ID. &. March ,9.-
While the tariff commission j. pre-
pairing To determine whether the
present import duties are even! par
italy responsible for the high sns-
ar prices. CordelI Hull. chairman Of
the democratic national committee
declared il had become the duty Of
the commission to report immediate
" TO the pre- idcnt that the tariff
was evidently partially RESPONSE
bile.
Hull asserted that on the BUYERS
market" the fifty per cent reduction
in the sugar tariff. which the pres
idcnt would be authorized 70 make
under the Fordncy tariff act. would
reduce The retail price Of the com
modify between two aud three cents
a pound.
when the government gets i'm
distress - result of this tariff IN
flatson on sugar a. we'll ~ other
commodities ii shcrid do something
10 relieve the situation ard rot sub
miSsivcly continue to take its share
Of the loot" Hull stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
MITCHELL AGAIN
CONVICTED GETS
DEATH PENALTY

WACO. Texas. March 29.- Roy Mitch
ellis only comment, after being given the
death sentence last night for the killing
Of W. T. Driskill was: ''thcy seem 10 De
running me through pretty fast"
Already under sentence of death III
four cases. he will again 20 on trial
Friday on the charge Of killing Harry
Bolton early last year.
WACO. Texas, March - Roy Mitch
ell. negro. was given the death sentence
hy Jury after but four minutes de-
liberation yesterday afternoon ~ the
close Of his trial for the murder Of W.
p. Driskill. cotton buyer in the rear Or
the Driskill home May 7. 1922.
This makes the fourth death penalty
mefed out 10 Mitchell by jurics in thr
pas. ten days in trials for the series ~
crimes charged 10 the negro and which
terrorized Waco and McLennan county
during the last eighteen months.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
SITUATION IN
VERA CRUZ IS
NOW SERIOUS

MEXICo CITY. March 2s.-The situa-
tion in the state Of Vera Cruz. where
armed bands os aerarians have commit
Cd a series Of dcpradations recently.
has taken a serious turn. and Minister Of
War Serfano Is preparing to leave for
Jalapa for an investigation.
President Obregon has asked that an
inquiry be made inso the ambush at
Sle,ad dc Doblado Monday in which
General Salvino Garcia and four soldiers
were killed. II is reported here that the
agrarians have been receiving large
quantitis Of arms and ammunition and
that more than 1900 Of them are now
armed. and are raiding through the state
IN small bands.
President Obrcgon stated today that
he would much prcfer to adopt poll
cy Of persuasion instead Or armed
force
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
WANT RELIEF FOR
STRANDED kiEXICANS

Members ~ the Nexiran congress have
asked President bhre-nn. according to
telegram received hy Mexican Consul
= Earrrra Guerra. here 10 aid MnNirafi
families who are stranded IN the nif I'll
States - return - Mexico. theme fami-
lies nni having means to return 10 Mexico.
This means much "a the large number
of Mrxiscn families who have come ~
the United STATES and are unable "a re-
turn To- Mexico.~ Consul Guerra said.
III the government Of Mexico furnishes
them with the necessary funds to return
IT, Mexico. they will gladly do So anal win
again get into some productive ncs-lipa
tion. whereas they can do nothing here
now as the field is over run.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Mostly
cloudy and unsettled tonight and Friday
preceded by showers this afternoon and
tonight warmer.
East Texas: Partly cloudy 10 cloudy
and warmer tonight: Friday unsettled; !;
warmer except in northwest portion.
Light to moderate easterly 10 southcrly
winds ON the coast
Weather Conditions
The weather continued cIoudy and a.
settled in the Gulf states with generally
light to moderate rains over the dis
trict named. Light rain occurred also in
western Texas and eastern New Mexico.
while over the remainder Of the United
States the weather continues generally
fair The temperature fell since yestcr-
siav morning over Southern ard East
crn states, IN the Rocky Mountain re-
rion. and in the far Canadian Northwest,
and rose over the Plains states, the up
per Missouri and Mississippi Valleys.
and the upper Lake region. IL was un-
srasonably cold. however. this morning
over the northwestern portion Of the
country. and readings were below nor
NAL also in many other local ties
III oughout the United States.
The lowest temperature last night at
Texas stations ranged from 3s at Ann
nrilfo to so a. Corpus Christi.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
ASK DEPARTMENT
TO INVESTIGATE
COLONEL C0NGER

GNDfANAPOLfS. Ind. March 2y-
Louis Karns, brother Of Mrs. Agnes
Karns Randlc. whose husband. Captain
Edwin Randlr. stationed Mt Fort Sam
Houston. San Antonio. has filed suit for
100000 against Colonel Arthur l.. Con
GER. Of the Twentieth Infantry. alleg-
ing defamation os Mrs. Raadle's char
ter. announced today that ne would
leave for Washington tonight. lie stated
that Ne would demand TN investigation
by the war department Of Colonel Con-
gers action.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
EITHER SCHOOLS
OR PRISONS MUST
GO WITHOUT FUNDS

AUSTIN. Texas. March 29--The
balance in the general revenue fund
II not sufficient Ia meet both the
s3,0O0. 900 emergency school appro-
priation and the Sso3.0D0 emergency
prison appropriation. State Supcrin-
tendent Mars stated today after an
inquiry into the status of the gener-
al fund.
This make. il probable that one
fund will not be available imme-
diafeIy or that only a portion Of
the school fund will be made availa-
BILE, the official said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
PEAGPARLEY
With TURKS TO
Open IN APRIL

GENEVA. Switzerland. March -
Peace negotiations hctweru the allies and
Turks will again br resumed sometime
between April ~ and ~. ~ Lausanne.
Announcements 4" this effect was made
~ the ~crrrtariai which the powers left
AZ Lausanne ai the conclusion of the
recent conference.
The ~errtIariat WAS recently notified
Z" prepare - leave for constantinopie.
but the sudden change y considered a.
proof III THE concilasors attitude of the
Turks.
II Il understood that the negotiations
Will be resumed at the point where they
were dropped when the allies and Turks
failed to reach an agreement.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
BUREAU WILL LEASE
KERRVILLE HOSPITAL

AUSTIN. Texas. March 29.--Chairman
rowcll Of the state board Of control was
requested today by Director Hines OF
The Veterans Bureau to come to Wash
ington and complete details for leasing
of the Kcrrviile American Legion mcn-
orial hospital.
Cowell announced that he would leave
Saturday. Director Hines communication
was the first official statement that tho
bureau would lease the hospital.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
March Lion Will
be on Hand for
Last Of Month

WASHINGTON. II. a.. March .g.--In
som" sections of the country March gave
inshratIuns of going out with wintr.
roar Weather bureau officials toda,
made public record breaking tenp-ra-
lures N The east AMI middle west. and
announced that this March had surpassed
all others. notwithstanding nv fact that
IL IL month of fitkle temperatures
lures.
Some ~ the thermometer readings to-
day were Washington IN above: rhiia-
delrhia ~ above: Albany. \. a.. u:
Fort Wayne. Indiana. II above: White
River. Ontario. 80 below. brownsville.
Texas. - above.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
FIGHTING IN ARGENTINA

BCEN0S AIRES. March 29.--Fifty.
seven persons were killed and twenty
wounded in the fighting between gov
crnmcnt forces and rebels in the town ~
Villa Rica. Paraguay. when government
troops forced the rebels to cvacuatc
the town. according TO dispatch TO L.
Nacion from Asuncion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
POWER PLANT
REPORT FILED
With THE CITY
Complete Reports Of Auditors
and Consulting Engineer
Turned Over to City Com
missioners -

Complete reports The valuation OF
the Brownsville light and power plant
and the city water system, and also a
complete audit or the business Of the
plant were filed yesterday with the
board OF city commissio toner's. the audit
being filed by q. u. Robinson a Co. pub
lie accountants. Of New Orleans, and the
valuation report by Walter BiilingsIcy.
consulting engineer. also of New Or
leans. Both reports were quite volumin-
Gus. and are regarded BY the city COM
missioners and city officials as being Of
great value 70 the city.
The compilation OF these reports was
ordered last December BY the city CON-
mission upon assurance OF the Morrison
McColl Syndicate OF st. Louis. the cor
portation which has secured control or
practically all power and ice plants I'm
the Valley with the exception of those
in IIarlingen and Brownsville. that they
would bear the expense The cost OF the
audit and the report o. rhs consulting
engineer IL estimated at approximately
$4,000
The report OF Mr.. Billngslcy on tfe
valuation OF the plaintiffs very conipre-
I'd at Ss64.6063l, with an outstanding
bonded Indebtedness Of S257. 10000. Tho
obsoleccnt or deprecated value is plac-
"a at S3T9.O477s.
Fluctuations in the earnings or the
plant. shown in the reports. are OF
great interest. and range from a loss
Of SIS. 1885 in 1920 to net income Of
S55. 5.i9i-39 in 1922. the most prosperous
year in the history Of the plant. Owing
to lack Of records previous to 1913 no
absolutely accurate report could be made
on the plant from 1907 10 1913, but the
report complied from such data a. was
available, places the loss for those
years at Ss2.00 During the years the
plant has been in operation the total net
income was estimated ut 23.227-76. but
the physical valuation of the plant has
been increased approximately 100000.
Following are the net earnings OF the
plant since 1914, as contained in Mr..
BilIingslcy's report:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
Paris Pauses to
= = = = -
Pay Tribute to
- - - - -
Famous Actress

PARIS. MaIch 70. Paris paused ~.
day 70 pay firal tribute 70 Sarah Bern
hardt. the famoas actress who died here
Monday. Crowds gathered AZ The church
Of 81. Fsarcis slc Sales for the service.
and to view the body which rested ia
the rosewood oasket She had ordered
made thirty years ago.
The ceremony at The church was very
simple. and IN accordance with hcy
wishes there were no cLlogics. After The
ceremony at the church tho coffin was
placed in a hearse covered with flower
and was conveyed 70 tn tomb followed
by five floats each bearing piles Of flo
raj offerings from ten to twelve feet ia
height.
The police estimated that there were
at least million people along the
route of the funeral procession.
The h"dy of Sarah I:crnharir was lai,l
20 rest in the tomb ia the cemetery ~
Pierre Ia chaiSe al 1 O'Clock this afirr-
noon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
STEEL MANUFACTURER DEAD

PHILADELPHIA. March % William
n. Schoen. Sr.. one Of the most promi-
nent steel manufacturers Of the Pits
hurgh district. was found dead in the
lavafory nj his office in downtown
building yesterday afternoon There was
n bullet hole in his temple Schocn had
been in IN health.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
GOVERNOR NEFF
SIGNS RAILWAY
CONSOLIDATION

AUSTIN. Texas. March 29.-Governor
Ncff today signed the bill authorizing
the st. Louis A. San Francisco railroad
company TO purchase and operate five
other Texas lines. including the Inter
national a. Great Northern
The consolidation which will become
effective Immediately. j. said 70 he one
Or the largest ever effected ID Texas, in
cluding ovr 400 miles or line.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29

ST. LOUIS. March 90 The condition
OF Bishop Daniel $. Tuttlc. head OF the
Episcopal church in America. which i'm
proved slightly in the past ~ hours. re-
mained unchanged last night il was an
nounced by attending physicians.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
COMMUNIST ON
STAND TODAY in
HIS OWN BEHALF

ST JOSEPH. Mich. March 3o.-Wil-
liam H. Foster. charged with criminal
syndiraIi~m. took the stand in his own
flcfcnS. today o. describe hiS work n
secretary and treasurer Of the trades
union educational league.
H. testified that H. had been mem
her ~ the T. w. W.. seamrn's uninll-
carin-ns union and either organizations.
He quit the I. w. WI. Ne said. hecasise
he No longer agreed with its p'liries aud
program
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
VILLAGES DESTROYED By FIRE

TOXIC. March 29.--Two native viIIag
e. or the Island OF Formosa were prac
tically destroyed by fire. according 20
dispatches received here 1t was stated
that 400 houses were burned and thou
salsds Of persons made homeless.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29

LONDON. March 20 More has been
accomplished 10 place Austria on
sound financial basis in the past lew
months than could have been done in 30
years without outsidc aid. The League
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29

heavy deficit for that year are explained
by the fact that many requirements We're
made during the year. and that the price
II fuel oil was almost double that of pre-
re,ling or succeeding years. The reports
show thar the increase In the cost of ciI
consumed that year was alone sufficient
a. wine out the deficit.
The reports are now IN the possession
of City Secretary Alnnslay- aud are open
10 inspection hy the public. A full SIM
mary of the reports will be pnhIiShrd
hy the Herald as soon A. copies are
available.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
AGED NEGRO DIES

CENTRALIA. ILL.,. March 2g.--Mnrcarct
Sims. negro. who had passed the Gen.
tury mark in age died here. She was the
mother OF seven children born in the
slavery period before the civil war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29

BERLIN March % The socialists Of
England. France. ITALY. Belgium and
Germany viii concentrate All their pow
crs toward ending the "Ruhr adventure"
n soon rs possible and The settlement
Of the rcparatiorS question. This was
decided upon at the conclusion OF u
thrce-day conference held here. attended
by delegates Of the socialist party from
various countries The ccmmuniquc ,s-
sued BY the conference says the result:
of the meeting which ended Monday
night. will BE reviewed az conference
Of socialist parliamcn.arians " Pari>
today.
The PREPARATIONS settlement aimed at
according to joint settlement issucl l
bv the socialists would be such as
should lead TO the restoration Of the
war devastated areas; serve 10 safe
guard European peace and 70 take into
cons LIBERATION GeEmany'S ability 20 a.
sumo obligations. n ~ understood t.e
German socialists will immediately pro
ceed 10 the framirr Of n rcparatIcn>
plan which would lie submitted to the
German government.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29

FORT WORTH. Texas, March a.
Joseph pridgeon. age Is. died in hos
rital here today from burns received
when the Pridgeon home was destroyed
BY fire yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
INCREASES LENGTH
OF COMMISSIONERS
TERM TO SIX YEARS

AUSTIN. Texas. March 29.--The hill
increasing The terms of the state nigh
way commissioners to six years ard a.
creasing their salaries 70 2.50o annual
IL was signed today w Governor Neff
The governor also signed the bill pro
hibiting the exercise Of the right If im
inent domain over certain riparian and
water rights adjacent to streams in shs
state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
Ask Clemency
for Catholic
Church Leader

FBV INC AssOclafcd T'fcssl
MOSCOW. March e9.-An appeal
for clemcncy for the Catholic pre-
lates and priests. sentenced to
death. wiz be considered nj the
first meeting of the central exeru-
tiv. committee tomorrow or next
week. the governments amnesty de-
partment committee announced to-
day.
Meanwhile temporary stay of
sentence j. applicable. and they will
remain in prison.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
MINERS IN RUHR
AGAIN STRIKING
GERMANS STATE
Refuse TO Operate Mines in
Some District Unit! Last Of
Occupying Forces are Re-
moved

GELSENkIRSCHEN. March 2o.--Fif
teen thousand mircrs are on strike In
the Gclscnkirschen district. which in
cludes at the miners at mines occupied
by troops. according 20 estimates in Ger
man quarters. The strike was inaug,-
rated a. "A protest ~ the French occl-
patton of that district.
The striking miners are reported IL
have served notice that they will not
return 70 work until the last soldier
leaves the district.
From Rhcnbadcn comes the repor.
that the whistles Of The mines and facto-
ries blew 50 ION gin protes, that the
Belgian soldiers threatened 10 shoo.
unless the noise stopped.
The Germans assert scIi-officialiy
that the occupying forces are having
difficulty in operating the loading ap-
paratus at the mines. and 20 far have
succeeded in loading only three or four
small trains daily.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29

WASHINGTON. - e. March % The
state department has taken steps i was
officially announced late yesterday tc
convey 10 the soviet government through
tho American ambassador nj Berlin. tn,
earnest hope" that the lives If Arch
bishop Zepliak and Mons gnor Butehka.
witch. Of the Catholic church. under
sentence 70 be executed today in Mos
COW. may be spared.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29
Former District Attorney
Assassin Victim; Liquor
Runners are Given Blame
tBy The Associated rress)

FORT WORTH. Texas. March 29--Joc
&. Randell age 81. former district at
torncy II Hamlin. died this morning. He
was shot late yesterday afternoon from
ambush while passing through the &C.
dar brakes north Of HamIin. after at
terding court AT Aspcrmont.
He was returning TO Hamiin with Vir-
eil Clark. II. I'll Clark and :. r. Ruddcf
when the IN was fired from the
brakes. Posses headed by county and
city officials are seeking the person
who fired the shot.
Randall was the innocent victim Of
what the officers believe was N boot
lecgcr's bullet intended for state wit
nesscs in liquor ease. lie died in the
hospital AZ Stamford today without re-
gaining consciousness. His two COM
panions were state witnesses in liquor
case.
The fatal shooting occurred on the
Brazos bottoms which are known to be
the scene. Of many whiskcy raid. The
search for the asSassins H. under way.
infested with bootlcgccrs and has been
the officers working on the theory that
il was bootleggcr who fired the fatal
shot
Randall j survived By widow and
two children.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29

DIXON. IT.. March 20. Miss Ruth
4. Mcsssr. wb" was rhe first American
Ss.lsn.l teacher nj Sifka. Alaska where
she went In 1868 when the United States
acquired the territory. died at her home
in Dixon Tuesday night. -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-29

AUSTIN. Texas. Mar.h Governor
Neff this afternoon received n request
that h. order blDodhDnnh~ sent from the
state peniirnfiarv to fIanlin 40 attempt
10 pick ~ the trail If the slayer of
Judge Han'lelI. The governor said fhaf
~ had notified The prison officials that
they could send The dogs if they deemed
n necessary and had rhc means " trans
porting them. Adiu'ant General Bar
ton this afternoon conferred with Gov-
ernor Nrff relative a. sending two ran
gers - Ilamlin ~ requested.
ABILENE, Texas, March o9.-Thc cit.
izens OF Hamlin pledged thousand dol
lars 10 assist the county and state off
GERS in ferret;ng out the slayer or Judge
Randeli. and have also appealed TO Gov
ernor Ncff for aid.
ABILENE, Texas. March 29.--Joe G.
Randell. former district attorney of
Hamlin. was shot from ambush yester-
day just north OF the Braxos river be-
tween Hsmlin and Aspermont. while re-
turning from Aspermont in an automo-
bile.
n@Hnrii was accompanied ny =. Fru'
der. c. s. Clark and Virgil Clark. all b.
Hamlin. They were in the cedar brakes
approaching the river. when two shots
rang out and Judge Randell dropped for.
ward with bullet through his head. Hs
wns rushed to Hamlin Immediately.
The former district attorney lives .
Hamlin. where he has just served tive
terms in that capacity. He was in the
Stamford ssnitarium tonight.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-01-20

was poisoning you. In slight disorders
sucn as occasional constipation. sour
stomach, gas on the stomach and sicIe
ne n1esasaaehe, one spoonful of Adierika Al
WAfS brings relief. A longer treat.
ment. however. Is necessary in cases
OF obstinate constipation and the Ione
standing stomach trouble, preferably
under direction of your physician.
Reports from Physicians
Il congratulate you on the good effect
! had from Adlerika since / prescribeS
It.. tSigned) DR.. L. Langlois.
I have found nothing in nv &c vea ~,
practice pr to el excel Adlerika-" (signed)
Il use Adlerika In all bowel cases
some require only one dose" fSirnetS
Dr. II. M. Prettyman.
=. After taking Adlerika feel better
than Tor 20 years Haven't Language
70 express the AWFUL IMPURiTiES
eliminated from my system" (signedI
Adlerika 10 . constant surprise 70
people who have used only ordinary
bowel and stomach medicines. on &C.
count OF its rapid. pleasant and CON-
PLETE action. It 10 sold By leedinr
druggists everywhere.
Sold in Saint Paul BY Elmer Morris.
Druggist. sss N. Dale g., ana other
leading druggists.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-01-20
MARCHING TOGETHER

Following the by the daily press that Henry
decided establish $00OO0O0 plant St. Paul right
the face Mayor Leach fight for the high dam right
the Minneapolis Journal in shaking editorial under the
caption of oo Smart for U.s. took off their hats to ST. Paul
the following manner:
While talk they act If there differences of opinion
them found together for united civic ac
But Minneapolis differences accenuated into divisions and
projects of civic advancement often permitted evaporae
in talk
The achievement Paul securing the great Ford plant
for the Northwest brilliant In the light it be read
Interpretation of the gospel of which the Journal for
five has been endeavong preach Minneapolis
eve shall benefit in Minneapolis by propnquity to the
employ lies this side the river opposite the Site But the
plant will be ST. au and the larger share of the advantage will
be hers
he ST. Paul Association is gogetter The Journal
congratulations"
The Journal in handing to ST. Paul for successfully
compng this remarkable feat has clearly set forth the
why the Mill City deserving of what it got 1t also sounded
and better city But doing only presented that same
old concrete piece of advice old the hills yet unheeded
meaningless to people, including the Coored if
told of Mill City friends the fault
was to be found with their efforts do something
Leachs high dam scue regardless of how
making such statement the pill would be hard swallow
overdose of castor-oi
Precisely the fault the Journal has found
neapos The Bulletin has found with it's Mill City brothers It
seems impossible for the different groups together for united
action for the benefits of cooperation But
son must be learned marked to made
and there never will be better
to take the tip and march together
Would it be amiss to suggest Negro Business League
begin with, dear brothers and sisters?