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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27

Il man owes anything to himself
hs II likely to settle promptly.
Bitter dregs Of truth are found at
the bottom Of the cup Of foollshness.
Many man would rather run for
c6ass than to walk into an honest Job.
About 100000 wooden boxes are
required annually to pack the citrous
fruit crops Y Florida and California
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27
SCRAPS

A stock exchange was recently
opened at Kobe.
4 wasp poiiinatss the Wild Or capri
fg.
Thu oudy known diamond minss in
North America are located IN Pike
county. Arkanees.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27

blQe, WHICH was HI
mostunbearable, and
/ could not even let
the bed clothing rest
on my body at night.
i had been sick for
seven years, but not
80 bad until the last
eighteenmonths,an and
had become 50 rum
down that I cared
for nobody, and
would rather have
died than live I
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27

Capt. Roger Pocock. shown above.
II skipper Of the British yacht From
tiersman which was seized BY federal
officers at the port Of Los Angeles be-
cause It had 65 gallons Of whisky
aboard. The vessel is manned by
volunteer crew from the Adventurers'
club Of London and Is on pathflnding
expedition around the world for Brit
ish aviators. Captain Pocock Is him
self a noted adventurer and a writer.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27
a Puzzle.

Clerk Of Court-What relation Is
the man who anneyed you?
Woman-He IL my baby's fathers
sistsr-in-law's Reconsideration Tit
Bits
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27
Financial Rating.

s'That Chinaman Is too keen after
his money. like little trust now
and then I'll just change laundry
men,"
mo goodee. You slow payee, he
puts 1t on the back Of your collar for
the next laundryman to read"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27
MRS. COFFMAN
ILL SEVEN YEARS
Saved from an Operation By Lydia
E. Pnkham's Vegetable
Compound

Sidell m.-'T was . nervoue wreck.
Twas suffering from pain IN my left
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
TEST MONY IN
OIL fraud Case
is INTRODUCED


FORT WORTH. Tcras. May Six
The government continued today the
introduction Of testimony in the
General Lee oil promotion trial in
an effort TO prove the allegation
that Charles Sherwin, II. ii. Schwarz
and Robert A. Lee conspircd to use
the mails to defraud.
Two witnesses testified that they
had bought stock in the Lee inter-
csts companies on promises of rich
returns. for which they had received
nothing. The witnesses were Rev.
M. j. Weaver of Elcin. ILL.,, and j.
II. Bryant of Shelbyville, Ky.
Weaver said that he had invested
1870 in the Lee companies and stated
that he had sent the stock certificate
20 the Officers OF the company here Ior
sale. but never saw the certificate
again. Bryant testified that he had i'm
vested more than Si00. Both witnesses
said that representatives OF the com
rany had called on them, and said ,-e
81 ock was going to be worth four 70
one in n month.
The declaration of trust in the fornia-
tion Of the three Lee companies was
read into the evidence by the govern
ment attorneys. ana revealed that
Sherwin. Schwarz and Lee were trus-
tees. They were to drill ten wells IN one
company. b's the government witnesses
have testified that they drilled only
one.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
CAPTAIN HANSON WILL
DIRECT FIGHT AGAINST
SMUGGLING OF ALIENS

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. May 81
To take personal harge Of the i'm
migration forces in the fight to stem
the flood Of European aliens who are
attempting to illegally enter into the
United States from Mexico, Capt.
w. M. Hanson, inspector in charge
Of the San Antonio immigration dis
trict. left San--Antonio for Laredo.
Wednesday morning. 1t is reported
at the immigration headquarters in
San Antonio after the departure Of
Captain Hanson, that the inspector
in charge will be absent from San
Antonio for the greater part of June.
Captain Hanson has heretofore
pointed out the menace to this coun-
try if the aliens are allowed to en-
ter. At least 500 aliens are massed
at two points in Mexico according to
authentic reports, and they are pos
sibly thousands who have not been
reported. Among the aliens are
scores with Bolsheviki tendencies
and should they be allowed to enter
this country, Captain Hanson said.
they would be a potential source of
social and economic unrest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
MUST REGISTER.
AUTOS TO CROSS
THE RIO CRANDE.
New Ruling Of Customs De-
partment Will Go Into Ef-
feet June A, on This Part
of Border

All automobiles crossing the Rio
Grande at this point on and after Mon
day, June 4. must be registered ~. the
international bridge. blanks for this
purpose having been received today by
Deputy Collector of Customs Ncalc.
Registrations will expire nj the end Of
thirty days. at which time they can be
renewed. Tourists and visitors from
poin's distant from the border will be
gwen one-trip registrations. No fee will
be charged. and all registrations will be
made at the bridge.
In order to avoid delay, autoists may
now register their cars. and those de-
string to cross should have all neces-
sary data available. Deputy Collector
Neale suggested that au oists make n
memorandum Of the following data and
autosts and much unnecessary work for
at the bridge. thereby avoiding the ne
cessity Of examining the car: Make OF
car. type. color. manufacturers number
engine number, license number, state,
extra t.ires and other extra parts.
"If those desiring to cross the bridge
will write out this list and hand il to
the collector ut the bridge, there will
be very lftLie Gciat III securing tHtii
registration cards. buf IL all the neccs-
sary data has to be secured by the col
lector il will mean greater delay for the
autost and n.uc unnecessary work for
the collector" Mr. Nealc stated. "Wc
are obliged to make out registration
cards for every car crossing the bridge.
hui if the public will cooperate with
US, there will be no unnecessary delay
or trouble"
The object Of the registration Is 70
prevent American made cars sold in
Mexico 10 enter the United States with
out payment of duty. Under the new
tariff ao. American makes, IL sold
abroad. must pay the same duty as for
eign makes. if they are brought into
this country to remain permanently.
The registration blanks were placed
mt the international bridge this after.
noon, and are now available for any
owners who desire TO register their
cars.
Two sets Of blanks have been rccciv-
cd. Mr.. Scalc stated. ono for residents
on the American side Of the Rio Crande
and one for the residents on the Mexi-
can side. Both American and Mexican
citizens will be obliged to have their
cars registered, he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
COUNTIES MUST
AGREE ON PLAN
RECLAMATION
Representative Lewis Says
Flood Control Cannot be
Secured if Valley is>Divid-
ed on Plans

II regret there Is diversity Of opin-
Ion manifest throughout the Valley, but
am in hopes that this will soon be
wiped out" was the statement Of Rep
resentative Lewis in replying to res
olution passed By the Water Users As
sociation endorsing the proposed rec
Iamstion district plan for flood con
troll in the Lower Rio Grandc Valley. a
plan which Representative Lewis is
staunchly supporting.
A copy Of Representative Lewis let
ser 10 c. II. Pease. secretary of the as
scciation, acknowledging receipt of the
resolution, was sent to the Herald, and
IL ss follows
II acknowledge receipt Of your letter
OF May 28th enclosing me a copy Of
resolution passed by the Lower Rio
Grsnde Valley Water Users Associa-
tion on May cath. have to inform you
that am heartily in accord VIII the
purposes Of the resolution, and as far
~ | am personally concerned am
willing to do my part in carrying out
the program outlined.
II am firmly convinced, after consult
ing engineers and state officials. that
the only way the Rio Grande Valley
can ever accomplish anything in the
way Of flood control and reclamation of
waste land is by a united effort. With
each county going about the PROPOSE
tion in different way is just like
striking in the dark without any OBJ
ject in view.
"IEegrct that there is a diversity %
opinion manifcg throughout the Val
ley. but am in hopes that this will
soon be wiped out and that the people
can all get together on program that
will be for the best interests Of all con-
eerned.
"The governor has rot submitted thc
reclamation subject and will not do SO
until we all agree upon the plan we in
tend TO follow. The success of the pro-
ject In the Valley depends upon the
people getting together It is not one
coun'y affair. but is the business Of
every county in the Valley. and tho
sooner We begin to realize that VIC can
accomplish nothing without the whole
hearted cooperation ef each county the
better for us. We might rs well fore
~ the proposition Of any Legislative
enactmens until we can get together
II I can be Of any assistance in any
way to you or wour association, please
command me-"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
NEW PUBLICATION AT
TEXAS UNIVERSITY

AUSTIN. Texas, May 3l.-"Tcx-
as Ranger" is the name chosen by
the Publications Board Of the Uni
versity Of Texas for the new COM
ic magazine to be published. begin
ming with the session Of 1923-2l.
Julian Brazelton. Of Tyler. was NAM
cd editor. and Frank Morris Midkiff
Of Austin was made managing edit
or Of the new publication. Sigma
Delta Gil honorary journalistic fra
ternity, viii have general charge Of
the comic and will be responsible
to the Publications Board for the
material appearing.
"Texas Ranger" will take the
place Of the Scalper. comic maga-
zine formerly published by students
of the University, and suppressed by
the faculty. The Scalper was an
unauthorized publication and had no
official connection wit hthe Univer-
sity. although the editors were stu
dents.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31

FOR KLAN ASKED
BY MEMBERSHIP

ATLANTA. Ga. May 51.-Re-
ccivership for the Ku Klux Klan was
asked in petition filed in the Full
ton county superior court by David
M. Rittcnhousc. and others, Of Phi
ladelphia. The petition charged
gross mismanagement to w. III.
Evans the imperial wizard.
The petition also charged that
Evans and w. J. Simmons. emperor.
had entered into colusion settling
the recent controversy involving con
troll Of the organization. Judge
Humphreys signed the order tenn
porarily restraining the use Of any
klan funds and citing the defendants
to show cause on June Q why the
petition should not be granted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
Two AMERICANS
GIVEN RELEASE.
BY TIE BANDITS.
fBy The Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. May 31.-
Unconditional release by the Chin
ese bandits of two of their cap
tives. Major Robert "A. Allen Of the
United States army, and w. Smith,
was confirmed in an official dis
patch today to the state department
from Consul Davis at Lincheng. The
dispatch added that negotiations for
the release of the remaining prison
ers continue favorably.
The department has received a
cablcgram from Minister Schurman
at Peking telling of letter written
by Major Allen before his release
opposing the attempted rescue by
force. The letter said they were in
good health, not suffering. and in
no danger. The captives, the letter
stated, preferred delay in securing
their release to having their lives
dangered by an attack.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
BROWNSVILLE TEXAS, THURSDAY AFTERNO DON, MAY 81 1928
UNCLE SAM HAS TWO
HORSES TO DISPOSE
OF INSTEAD OF ONE

"uHrlc Sam has two horses to sell
to-day instead Of one William Ncalc.
deputy collector Of customs. re-
ported this morning. Several weeks
ago the customs men arrested H.
quor smugslcr and seized dun mare
with which they were transporting
mescal and tcquila to thirsty pa
trans. In due course of time, and as
provided by the tariff law the mare
was advert sed for sale, the sale To
be made on May 81. This morning
when the man in charge Of the ami
mails seized by the customs men,
went 10 the stable he found a colt
beside the mare. the little animal
appearing as contented ~ III II had
been born on the free ranges instead
Of In the customs house pound. Both
the rnarc and cclt were disposed Of.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
CLARA PHILLIPS TO
FIGHT TO THE LAST
(By The Associated Prcs-.1

SAN ANTONIO. Texas, May 3i.-Cla-
RI Phillips. the convicted hammer muir
dcress, declared she would fight to the
last cous to win back her freedom and
good name, in an interview given here
today.
Mrs. Phillips passed through here en-
route to Los Angeles 10 serve a term Of
years in the pcniteniiary for the muir
der last summer of Mrs. Alberta Mer-
dows. She saw Mrs. Lee Phillips. her
moihcr-in-l law. Sadie Phillips. a sister
in law. nj Houston. Other relatives Of
Mrs. Phillips met her in this city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
Shipping Record
From, X. GyUnde Valley
Is Smashed Wednesday

HARLINGEN, Texas, May 3i.-
Another record for the month Of
May in the numbers Of ears of
truck shipped from the Valley was
made yesterday when tweEty-scven
cars LETT the Valley.
Pharr again took the lead from
San Rcnito in the total number of
ears shipped frcm any one town BY
shipping nine cars. which were all
csn;cioupcs. Mission shipped the
other two ears Of cantcioupcs, max
ing Il total Of eleven ears for the
day or better than one-;hird Of the
total number OF cars shipped. San
Benito shipped five cars Of toma-
toes and two cars q. corn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31

San Bcnito continues 10 hold
first place in the tomato shipments
and has shipped more than all
other Valley towns combined.
Brownsville and Harlingcn each
shipped one car of tomatoes on
Wednesday making total Of sew
en- cars for that day. Brownsville
shipped two cars or new potatoes.
The new potato movement fer the
month did no, come up to the
movement for April. although II
was expected 10 surpass that month.
Mercedes shipped three cars of
corn and Weslaco one ear. McAllen
shipped the only car of onions for
the day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
OLD PUGILIST
RECAINS SIGHT

NEW ORLEANS. La, May ST.
Peter Herman peter Gullota) for
mer bantamweight champion Of the
world. who has been totally blind
for more than year, and for the
last 81 days has been in bed on his
back with his eyes bandaged. saw the
light of day today when the dress
ing was removed by physician.
The doctor said he would soon have
satisfactory vision in one eye.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
ENGINEER
MAKES INSPECTION
OF HIGHWAY WORK

II. n. Shepard. federal hiEhwa- en-
gineer. with headquarters ut Austin. ar
rived IN Brownsville last night. and in
company with County Engineer Wash
ington. Assistant County Engineer King
and County Judge Dnncy. left this
morning 10 inspect the counstruction
work on State Highway No. II.
After concluding his inspection In
Cameron county. Mr.. Shepard will
60 10 IIidalgo county. ard from there
will make trip through Starr and
Zapata counties. 10 meet State Engineer
Spence at Laredo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
CLERGYMAN COMMITS
SUICIDE in N. YORK

WASHINGTON. II. g.. May 3i.-Dr.
James Mcbride Stcrrett. age 16.- widely
known n an Episcopal clergyman and
university instructor. shot and killed
himself here today. lie was the rector
emeritus at the All Souls Churrn here.
which he had founded. lie had served
in various churches and had been lee
turcr on ethics and philosophy in various
educational institutions over the conn-
try. lie was at one time president Of
the society for philosophical inquiry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31

CHICAGO, May 3l.--Tnvestisation Of
an alleged plot to release thcusands of
gallons Of liquor from federal ware
houses through bogus withdrawal per-
mits. said by prohibition officials to
have been uncovered with the arrest of
Attorney John X. Monahan. . former
prohibition office employe. already has
caused the suspension Of six employees,
some Of them girls, and may reach high
er ups" according to assistant district
attorney Joseph G. Merensky.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROHIBITION
BILL IN n. YORK
(Rv The Associated Presa.l y

ALBANY, N. Y. May 3t.-Governor
Smith today opened public hearings on
the question Of signing or vetoing the
tion act. A large crowd was present.
mostly women. The decision was stress
ed IS of national importance to future
prohibition enforcement.
Colonel william Hayward. United
States dis:rict attorney and Wsyne B.
Wheeler. general counsel for the anti
saloon League. spoke in opposition %
the repeal Of the states enforcement
law. Samuel Gompers, president Of the
American Federation OF Labor, sent
Governor Smith letter favoring the re-
peal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
COTTON In WILLACY
COUNTY LOOKING FINE

The cotton in Willacy county is re
ported in fine condition by cation men
who hayr made an inspection trip
through that county. bui the continued
dry weather has injured the corn crop
in some sections. The rain Saturday
afternoon was not generally heavy. less
than a quarter of M inch falling IN some
parts of the county. while in other see
tions n rainfall of almost an inch was
reported.
a good rain in that section would prove
of material benefit. Int the cotton crop
has not yet reached the stage where the
dry weather has proved injurious.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
TURKS WITHDRAW
CLAIM TO ISLAND
NEAR ASIA MINOR

LAUSANNE. May Turkey has
withdrawn her claim % Castelorizc.
thus admitting Italian sovereignty over
the island. which is located off the
coast Of Asia Minor. The announcement
followed conversation between Ismes
Pasha and G. &. Montagna, chief dele
gates Of the two countries at The Near
East peace conference.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
NOTEDLEADER
|. OF DEMOCRACY
dies SIN N. CAR.
Claude Kitchin, Former Dem
ocratic Leader in House,
Dies at Home in Wilson,
N. C.
tBy The Associated Press,

WILSON, n. c., May 31.-Rcprc-
sentative Claude Kitchin. formerly
democratic leader in the house Of
representatives. died at his home
here this morning. His death had
been expected hourly for three
days. Physicians in attendance
stated that his death was the cul-
mination Of complications developed
after stroke Of paralysis in 1920.
At his bedside were Mrs. Ktchin and
his daughter, Mrs. Louisa y. Suffer,
Mills kitchin, his son, and DIR. Thurman
kitchin, his brother. During his long
months OF suffering Kitchn always
maintained bright, cheerful and cour.
ageous disposition. which had charac-
tcrized his more than .wcnty years OF
service on the floor on congress.
He suffered a stroke Of paralysis in
April. 1920. few minutes after he had
Hsirfsvcr~ds ~nfdrcSs 10 congress on the
pcoce resolution. lie returned to con
grcss in December. but did not remain
long.
In the 20 years of his services in
the House Of Representatives. in
cluding four years as its leader dur
ing democratic control. Claude Kit
chin never once lost his temper in
the thick Of bitter and stormy debate.
His big. round. red face always was
lighted with smile or grin "as
he slaughtered the enemy and
republicans often declared that Kit
chin kept smiling "as he operated on
them before the country"
How He Curbcd His Temper
Back in the days when he was a
struggling young North Carolina
lawyer, Kitchin's temper was like
that Of wild man. as he himself ex-
pressed it. One day a country trial
justice decided a case against MIN
and Kitchin started to clean up the
court. II was an exciting moment.
"And then il suddenly occurred to
me-" he told friends later, that if
i expected 70 get along | had to put
ice on my head and bride on my
tongue. Right then and there I de-
cided ! would never get mad with
anybody again"
James r. Mann, a veteran repre-
sentative from Illinois. who often
crossed swords with Kitchin in the
House, declared on the occasion Of
the latter's retirement rs democratic
leader. that he was vicious in de-
Continued on page Two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31

The pressure was modcr;I ely low this
morning over the Rocky Mountain re-
gion and western Texas, and moderate
" high east Of the Mississippi River
and off the Pacific coast. This pres
sure distribution has been attended by
generally fair weather and clear skies
throughout the northern half of the
country ca~ Of the Rockies" and con
siderable clcudincss over the northct-
Rocky Mountain states end the major
portion Of the cotton belt. Scattered
showers and few thundcrstorms oc
currcd within the last "a hours over he
eastern half Of the cotton belt. Kcntuc-
Ky, Missouri, and the northern Rock,
Mountain region.
There was moderate rise in tenn
perature since yesterday morning
throughout the Plains atcs and most
Of Texas, and a moderate fall west Of
the Rockies" with heavy frost report
ed from Montana. Elsewhere the chang
e. were mostly unimportant and tee
readings about seasonablc.
The highest temeprau ure yesterday at
Texas stations ranged from % nj Abi-
lene and Fort Worth to 81 at Calves
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
REPORT AMERICANS
AND MEXICANS HAVE
TROUBLE AT.DALLAS
NV The Associated Press,

Of clashes between Americans and Mcxi-
cans here recently have been made TO
the Mexican consul general N, san An
tonic. and the Mexiran ambassador IN
Washington. Consul Guerra said today.
Tho reports were made following TIA.
alleged attacks on two Mexirans last
night by five American youths in an
automobile. VIM. Rnsalio Neltran. age
20. was shot and wounded. and Iancho
Garcia. agr II. was fired upon
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
MANY KILLED In
PETROCRAD FIRE

HELSTNGENFORS, Finland, May 81.
The Petrcgrad opera house burned
last night and many were killed during
the panic stricken rush for the exits,
according to Central News dispatch
rereived here this morning.
The dispatch stated that the dress at
one Of the performers caught fire and
the flames spread to the scenery. The
dispatch gave no details as TO the num-
ber Of casualties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
AUTO SMASH KILLS THREE


DETROIT. Mich. May 3l.--Three per-
sons were killed and two seriously in
jured when an automobile carrying the
party to = picnic. plunged into ditch
on the Ann Arbor-Saline road. near Sas'
line yesterday. The dead are: William
J. Thompson. 10; Genevieve walker. 46;
and E. X. Johnson, So. al Of Detroit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-31
SAYS GOVERNMENT
NEED NOT PROVE The
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT
fRv The Associated Press)

NEW YORK. May 3f.-T'hc Unit
cd States circuit court Of appeals to-
day ruled that the government need
not prove the alcoholic content Of
whiskey or whether it was fit for
beverage purposes in cases where
indictments charge violations Of the
prohibition laws in which the liquor
is specified As whiskey.