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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23
CRIXELL Wins!
CASE CITY
Jury Awards Damages
of $84l5 for Destruc-
ton of Home

The suit of +. Crix u VI. Git. 81
Brownsville. which was filed five years
ago. and which went to the jury at Z
t'rlcck yesterday afternoon, WAS der
cidcd IN - minutes ~ tavOr Of 7
Crixcn who was awarded damages
against th. city 10 the extent Of Ssil5
for the destruction hy fire Of his home
in October. 1919. The verdict provides
for the payment If interest On the
amount allowed since 1919 al the rate
az SIX per cent. which viii make the
total approximately Sll 600. Mr..
CriNell asked for Sl2 500 damages
Trial 81 the ease took up five days
with numerous witness appearing for
each side. Attorneys for the plaintiff
Judge J. 4. Graham and H. W. VII
liams. based their case principally up
o. the testimony of witnesses to the
eff q that wires had been strung
along the side uf the house ~ that
they touched the h use. that the pole
TO which these wires was fastened had
leaned considerably. that u complaint
had been turned in to The city to have
the wire connections taken care Of. and
that the fire was reported to have
started at OF near the window the wires
passed.
This window had been left open On
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.MRS.DAUCHERTY
TAKEN BY DEATH
Wife of Harry Daugher-
ty, Close Friend of Mrs.
Harding, Expires

toLUNBUS, O., Nov. 23.-Mrs. ilar-
" u. D,uyhody wife ~ IA former
Unit \ States attorney. died AZ mid
night NJ their Town street hone here
Of pneumonia.
Mrs Daughcrty though an invalid
for many years. had been in better
health this summer than usual. She
became iIl last Monday and pneumonia
developed Thursday. She had been un-
consciCus for two days.
Mrs. Daughcrty had not been told Of
tile death of Mrs. Harding. widow Of
the former president. She and Mrs.
Harding had bfcn intimate friends
since giilhood. they having attended
the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
together.
MI Daughcrty reached her bedside
SATURDAY morning. having hurried back
from WashinPt n. whore he had been
"a business. when informed Of her Sc
fioua condition.
Funeral arrange ments will not be an
nounccd until tomorrow.
Resides Mr.. Daughcrty. "A son, Drap-
or :. Dlughrrty ami daughter. Mrs.
Ralph r. Rarcy. Columbus, survive.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23
FRANK HUNTRESS
VALLEY VISITOR

just vacatiouing y few days. ana
thought we'd spend 10 in the Lower Rio
Grandc Valley.
~ declare Frank Il. Iiuutrrss. San
Antonio Publisher. Fred Hummcrt. wall
paper dealer. and Herbert ). Green.
architect. who arr YEA III Brownsville to-
gcthcr Saturday. their first stop in what
they propose to make real CLOSE az
view ~ the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Mr. Huatrrss Is president and general
manager Of he Express Puhlis shing Com
pany. publishers ~ the san Antonio
Express and the san Antonio Evening
News.
This ~ Mr Huntress' first visit "a the
Valley III several years. as il il the
first. also. Of NJ. Hummert Mr.. Green
prepared the plans for The new section
of the Travellers Hotel Of Brownsville.
They expect TO leave Brownsville sun
day OF Monday for points up tte Valley
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23
State Convention
Discuss
Text Book Reports

nary inst tutions Cf the state By "a
mission composed Of leading citizens
To serve without remuneration and a
second commiss on to codfy. revise and
simplify the criminal statutes of the
state was recommended by the report
and special committees to memor.aIize
the Legislature were appointed.
For Prison Reform
The special pDson survey should
recommend the most advanced and i'm
proved method Of caring for these un-
fortunatcs for which we are RESPONSE
blc,' the report said. THE survey should
consider the most enlightened methods
Of caring for prisoners and unfortunatcs
so as to conserve their health and
their morals. 50 that when we return
them to public life they will be strong
cr and better than when we took them
in."
The comm isson urged the strict obe-
dicnce Of laws from the traffic rcgula-
tions 20 the pEoh .bition statutes. II
charged that there i disregard of law
because of 1.-THE difficulty in securing
convict on of law breakers"
when eases Of clear guilt are all
lowed TO drag through the courts and
probably 90 UNPUBLISHED. this constant
spectacle of SERIOUS violation tends 70
weaken our general respect for law" i
added. The report asserted that the
apparent benefits accrung from pro
hibition are everywhere.
The convention voted 70 change the
opening Of the 1925 meeting from ~
a. m. November 10 to 1880 p. m. No
vember IL. The next convention city
will be selected by the executive board.
The executive board Of - members and
boards of trustees for the several de
nom national institutions were elected
during the day.
Aggressive opponents Of evolution as
pertaining to the Baptist schools Of
Texas were voted down again today
when the report Of the resolutions com
mttee was adopted
The committee recommended that "A
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WON'T PROSECUTE MAN
X 4 X
WHO TOOK HIS $4,000 IN
\ X i;
DIMES, NICKELS, BONDS
n:y The r,atcd I'rr>>l

RIVER FALLS. Wis. Nov. - Part
oC the $o.oo0 IN dimes. nickcls. dollars,
gold and Liberty Bonds which were
stolen ON JOAN Dunaea his home near
here Wednesdays ha, been rcturncd and
Gle remainder will be- replaced event
ually. Dunscd,h announced today.
Duns cath, who said ~ did not know
how mach money ~Ia returned, because
he had not counted il, refused to dis
close the name of tie man "ho raided
his safe Wednesday night ana declared
that no arrests would be made.
r. won't tell yea VINO took the
money. Dunscath said bcctusc he's
promised To pay il back. He's pretty
hard up. but I'll get 4. llc took 4 be-
cause they were going u iotcclosc on
him.
Duuscath. who kept the money in a
small safe in h,s home sa'd that he
would place thc returned cash in the
bank.
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Newspaper Man Will
Direct G. O. p. Work
Uy Tn. Associated Press }

DALLAS. Tex. Nov. 22.-Leonard
Wilmington, formerly managing editor
Of tho Fort Worth Record. has accepted
the position Of dir, ctor Of organization
of the republican party in Texas. to
succeed Clinton s. Bailey. who has re-
signed 20 rctntcr the practice Of Law
rie headquarters committee announce d
today through ". r. Talbot.
Mr.. Wilmington. declared rs life
long republican and active at all state
conventions for the past four years,
will start his duties Dece mber |. taking
over the actual management on Deccm-
Der 81, when Mr.. Bailey's resignatic n
j. effective.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23
VALLEY FAIR
PROMISES BIG,
SAYS FIELDS
Two Big Bands From
San Antonio to be Fea-
lures; More Attrac-
tions Than Ever

HARIINGEN. Texas. Nov - Two
large bands from san Antonio. ia addi-
tion 10 local musical organizations
morstcr fireworks exhibitions larger
and mo- re complete agricultural and
horticultural displays. beautiful and
splendidh custumcd pageant. big par
AIDES. races. fire.. attractions. double the
number of commercial exhibits and
dozcns Of unusual and new features
will combine to bring 70 the Valley
Mid Winter fair more than 100000 pco-
pl, during the week of December to
H., Manager Will Fields believes
In addition to the Shrne band, which
it already has been announced will
ct me o. the fair with the special san
Antonio train. the Elks will s.nd ~
pie band. according to letter wv
ccivcd from the Alamo City by Mr.
Fields. These banis likely Will presen;
special program, ,n, Or two days ami
will play III paradt,. With their color
and unusual uniforms and well
trained musicians they viii make fea-
thft WHICH Ut NNNlu it almost lflibA-
sihlc 20 employ.
Fireworks viii bc presented on only
two nights during the fair Tuesday
and Saturday. but the displays will be-
the most stupondoua ever seen south
of Houston and san Autonio. Manager
d lclds said monster set pieces and
spectacular events being included in the
programs.
4 "iIcad-On Collision"
The llcad-on collision, described
by the company furnishing the display
az The sensation supF mc tud depict
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23
MISSION POPULATION
SHOWN TO Be 5,l62

MISSION. Tex, Nov. y2.-Thc city Of
Mission now has a population Of 5i62
persons. according To the returns an
rounccd following a completion Of a
census ordered W the city commission
November /.
Tho census. which l. the first that
has bctn taken in four years, shows a
steady and substantial increase ia the
popultion of Mission. II was ordered by
the commission IN order that AN ac
curate check on the populat on might be
secured for use in chamber Of commerce
work and IN pushing proposed activities
connected with increasing population.
That most Of the increase is pcrma-
ncnt ~ shown III the large number Of
new homes constructed in the past few
years by persons coming here TO stay.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23
COURT REDUCES AMOUNT
MANUEL HERRICK MUST
PAY TO FORMER FIANCEE
sIsy The Associ1t Press }

WASHINGTON. ID. G., Nov. 22-
Manuel Herrick. former representative
rfom Oklahoma. today had $500 knock
ed off the judgment for $500 returned
against him in District of Columbia su-
premc court in favor Of Miss Ethelyn
thrane. who sued him for libel Judge
Stafford ordered the reduction. holding
the judgment excessive.
Hcrrck sued Miss Chranc for breach
Of promise and her suit was based on
charges he made in his bill Of complaint.
he recovered verdict Of one cent in his
suit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23
THREE KILLEDIN
AIRPLANE CRASH
Gasoline Tank Empty,
Fliers Fall Into Back
yard in Illinois Town
(Ry The Associated Prcss.)

GREENFIELD. Ill. Nov. 22.-Thrce
men were killed when AN airplanc from
ST. Louis crashed down into back
ward garden, two blocks from the town
square here late this afternoon. An
examination rev alcd that the gasoline
tank was empty. and il was believed
the plane fell when tho engine was
stepped BY the lack q: fuel. The vie
tins were: George Walker. i3. a news
paperman Of Jcrscyvi,c. ILL.,. and two
flyers from. ST. Louis reported to be
j.. q. TillcN. -. and e.. Hagen. Is.
The three flyers had hctn hired by a
Jcrseyviue merchant for an advertis-
ing purpose and were returning To st.
Louis.
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That the problem Of protecting the
ci,rus fruit orchards Of the Valley from
tn eyes j. proving 4 serious one is
shown by the statement made recently
Oh reliable authority that citrus j. being
stolen ard taken out via Falfurrias in
truckloads, according to Sheriff Sam
Robertson.
The first arrests were reported at
Sheriff Robertson's office Saturday
when Pedro Gutierrez. trusty who was
pardoned for his aid 70 the jailer in
a recent attempted jail &~and who
is now acting as-saE puty to
protect the orch th two
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23
COUPLE CELEBRATE
53RD ANNIVERSARY

The Golden Welding anniversary n
Bcnigno Caccrcs ana Mrs. Ines Balli dc
taccrcs. Donna, viii hc ccll hratcd to-
day hy the descendants Of the couple
at tha "Son Antonio ~ los Estcritos
ranch. five miles south of Donna.
The couple. married in 1871, have nine
children. 80 grandchildren and f. great
sianichildrcn ut their rosccn annivcr-
saiy Religious services WEI: 5c held al
1:3o this morning. with lunch at 1880
AZ the ranch Mr.. Caccrts ~ the ori-
ginal cwncr of all of the Wcslaco tract
from the river. Is miles mouth and one
mile wide.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23

DALLAS. Texas, Nov. With y
vigorous protest against proposed
"all night bail" as part Of tie inaugur
alton ceremonies for Mrs. Miriam A.
Ferguson, as governor Of Texas and
discussion of ways and means Of obtain
ing text hooks for Baptist schools not
containing theories .nImical to the fun
damcntal beliefs Of the denomination,
the meeting here of the Baptist Cen
al convention Of Texas closed today
The convention adjourned tonight aft
or "a few minor committees had report
cd.
The report Of the tcxt book commit
tee which would have mcmorialized the
education board Of the Southern Bap-
tis: convention 10 make a statewide in
vesiigat.on regarding the teaching Of
evolution, was not adopted. After the
convention had voted 10 table an amend
ment which would have authorized a
committee to attach to each textbook
containing these theories a printed
lcaflct setting forth the belief Of the
denominat.o on that the evolutionary
theories had never been proved, Vice
President Foreman sustained Il point
Of order that the whole report had
been tabled, and the original report was
not recalled.
Would Refuse Capitol for Ball
The convent. on not only protested
against the proposed inaugural ball. but
voted to convey their protest 10 the
board OF control and request Il TO re-
fuse the use Of the public buildings
for such purpose. Il was explained that
the dance would be held in the capitol
building The protest was "A part Of the
report Of the civic righteousness com
mittee submitted by Dr. r. G.. Town
send Of Bcltou.
The adopted report also endorsed the
work Of the Anti Saloon league Of Tex
as and declared that plans are under
way, during the next session OF the leg
islature. to virtually nullify the prohih-
ition laws. which the league would seek
to prevent.
A survey Of the prison and eleemosy-
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must be taken against persons violating
laws which protect the orchards and
nurseries. After we arrest few of tho
fruit thieves. and they are given long
jail sentence by the county Judge. | do
not believe we will be bothered with
them so much.
The stealing Of citrus fru, Is sub.
ject that is also being given considera-
tion by the Valley Horticultural society
and by other organizations in the Val
ley. with view to completely doing
away with any damage to the orchards
through fruit theft. County Agent
Louis VI. Aismeyer pointed out that IN
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.men charged with theft Of citrus fruit
from the orchard Of j. J. Heidi Of La
Feria.
Although theft of citrus fruit Of less
than $50 value constitutes only mis-
demeanor. and not a felony theft.
Sheriff Robertson said. an opinion by
a local attorney il that the maximum
penalty for the offense Il two wears
Of hard labor in jail. and fine of $500
This Is a matter that must be given
close attention. ne the basic industry Of
the Valley j. being threatened the
sheriff said. I'm order to protect the
citrus industry. the most drastic action
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23
VAUDEVILLE MAN
SHOT TO DEATH

LOS ANGELES. Calf, Nov - Il. T.
Mack. president If the Golden state
vaudeville exchange. was shot 10 death
in his office here today in the presence
of five persons. H. H. Southern sur
rendered to the police and said he fired
the shots.
Southcrn's wife was employed ~ a
stcnorraphcr for Mack and was IN his
office al tire time Of the shooting.
Mrs Violet Southern has been en-
ploycd several months by Mack and
Southern had attempted To sever the
employment lie fred four shots al
Mack. according 20 his story to the
police. The shooting occurred in Mack's
offices IN the Frost building. on Broad
way near Second street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23
Covernor-Elect to
Discuss Cattle Tick

TEMPLE. Tex, Nov. p. individuals
and officials interested in cattle tick
eradication will be called within few
days 70 a meeting to be held in San An
tonic December 3 and By Mrs. Miriam
A. Ferguson. governor-elect. il was
learned authoritativcly here today.
Letters to representative cattle raiscrs
Legislators. county judges. members of
commissioners courts and others will
be sent out next week. inviting them
10 the conference, at which il is hoped
to reach a decision as to what should b.
done in the matter Of tick eradicat on
as to what should be done in the matter
after Mrs. Ferguson's Inauguration.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23

saddition to the loss of fruit. there was
ire loss 10 the citrus industry resulting
N the uselessness Of all tests of produc-
tivity on orchards in whcih part of the
trees are cut down on quantity by the
thieves.
There Is special statute in Texas
covering theft Of agricultural products.
which includes citrus. in the opinion Of
local attorneys. and which provides a
much more drastic penalty than that for
the usual misdemeanor offenses. The
sheriff will ask for penalties under this
statute in dealing with citrus fruit
thieves.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23
WORK MOTORISTS
With FAKE SCHEMES
fRv The Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. u. a.. Nov. pa
warning to guard themselves against
fly by night" concerns engaged in sell
ing meaningless service contracts and
against fake insurance and motor or
CARNATIONS was issued today to motor.
lists throGghou; the country BY Thomas
7. Henry. president Of the American
Automoh le association.
MIR Henry said the associations in
vestigators had found more than fifty
fraudulent organizations operating in
"a Gus parts OF the country. selling
every conceivable kind Of service from
accident insurance to discount privi-
lcscs at hotels, To sullibic ear owners.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23
FOOT and MOUTH
DISEASE IS over
BY The Associated rrcoD

AUSTIN. Tex, Nov - Texas "
practically safe now from the foot ant
mouth disease. J. Boog- Scatt. chairm,n
Of the livestock sanitary commissi. n
informed Gov. Neff today. II has been
~ days since any serious outbreak has
occurred and affected areas are con
sideret safe after twenty-one days I.
y thought that practically all states
viii lift their guarantees against ship
ment Of livestock and ether product
from Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23
Prominent Educator
Is Dead at Sherman

SHEMAN, Tex. Nov. 22.-Doctor Cc-
phas Shelburnc. 81. president Of Carr
Burdette College here for the past five
years, died at his home tonight as d
result Of an attack Of pneumonia suf-
fcred' about three weeks ago Tie fun
eral will be held from the college Mon
day. He was native of Virginia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23
CONGRATULATES GOMPERs

WASHINGTON. ID. g.. Nov. 22.-J. W..
CrabtCee. executive secretary io{ IT,
National Education Associat on today
telegraphed Samuel Gompers at FL Paso
the congratulations Of the association
for your continued stand for the
rights Of childhood shown in your .e-
Endorsement of the child labor amend
ment to the constitution
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23
EGYPT READY
TO PAY, SAYS
her PREMIER
Great Britain Makes
Plans to Enforce De-
mands for Apology
and 100000 Pounds

CAIRO. Nov. 22 Premier Zagioul at
n secret session Of the chamber this at
ternoon is understood to have inform
cd the chamber that h. was prepared
To accs pt some az the British demands
~ connection with the assassination ~
the Sirdar.
The chamber passed "A vote Of conf
dcnce in the premier.
Rumors are current that artillery will
be sent TO Egypt with the East Lanca-
shire Regiment.
Only waiting until until the body ~
Major General Sir Lee Stack. the sirdar
who died from assassins bullets Thur
day. bad been committed 10 the grave,
Lord Allenby. British high commission
rr in Egypt. this afternoon called upon
Picmied ZagIoul Pasha and presented
note frCm the British gov
crnmcnt demanding complete salts
faction for the sirdar's assassination.
the crime being a elimination Of u large
number Of anti British outrages com
mitted in Cairo during the last three
years.
The note. which calls for reply
within 81 hours demanded a full apo
logy from the Egyptian government,
punishment or the originals without
respect 70 position. compensation of
500, 900 pounds, and several other q.
mands, which. while not modifying III
political relations between Egypt ani
Great Britain. will tend to consolidate
and guarantee the rights and privilege
Great Britain claims in her relation
with that country. particularly her r-
fusal to make any concessions to Egyl'
ian claims 10 cCntrcl Of the governm -
Of Sudan
There is no apprehension that the
EgyT tian government viii attempt w
withhold the satisfaction England de-
mands. but there are ample forces. both
naval and military. within - hours sail
Of Egypt should they become necc4-
sary. II il believed that the first rf-
feet Of the British note may be to
definite resignation az Premier Za.-
lou.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23

NALETTA. Nov. 22.-While no off
cial information is forthcoming re-
garding British naval movements in
connection with thu Egyptian crisis II
u known that several vessels have been
ordered 70 hc in readiness The battle
snip Valiant is AT Alexandria. the ste
ond destroyer flctilla II In Egyptian
waters. and several ships Of the Medir-
tefranean fleet at DragomcStrc Bar.
Gre &c. will easily be available.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23

Brownsville has been having Sj
- degree weather lately. as
kst ~ degree weather for Miami.
pf our ucighhors across the Gulf.
kpurse. the little cod spell that
minimum tempe nature vi - dc-
will cut our maximum for a day
but just watch the mercury ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-23

PEOPLE think about Judge
I d paved road connect
section of the Valley
bel. the mo - lhey seem
bat much discussed plan
from Point Isabel down
ca Chica, thence up the
sville. Such "A road
,rt of rectangular drive
yer realized. i Certain
,r for the tourist.
But the more we
orida and California
g hear Of their beauty
on Page Twol
The Alaska fisherman., 1924-08-15

viding the clique can push Judge Reed out; Goldstein will be re-elect- ed Mayor and the people will resent letters from Dan Sutherland which tell plainly that the action of the city council is so palpably dishonest that the rascals should be turned out of office.
 The Juneau Empire made a big point of the fact that our Dan pro- tested this brand of small politics and yet the people of Juneau prompt ly reelected the same city council that sought to permit Robertson to dip his hands into the public treas ury.
 So long as Juneau is dominated by the federal official crowd, and so long as the working people and bona fide residents keep their hands off of politics, just so long will Juneau be at odds with the rest of Alaska. These people will stand for city council that doesn't think anything of taking the taxpayers money and handing it over to somebody who wants to take a trip for political purposes.
 I maintain that proceedings like this is downright dishonest, and the only difference between the act of the city councils and plain highway robbery is that the city council ob- served the forms of law.
 These men in control of Juneau politics have branded themselves.