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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19
Drain Elected Legion
Chief At Last Session
Brownwood Band Leads
Parade as Result Is
Announced
;sy Tha Associated pressI

ST PAUL. Sept. ~ james a. Drain
of Washington. -. g.. was elected M
tional commander ~ the American Le-
gIon ~ the closing session Of its sixth
annual convention here today
Drains election con.c on the first
ballot with majority Of an err diied
votes before the roll call was two-thirds
completed and rs the poll ended. his
total had been swelcd considerably.
Only two other namtS were presented
to the convention. those Of John H.
MrQuigg &C Cleveland and r. n. Stafford
of New York.
The vote on national commander. be-
fore the convention made il unanimous.
was Drain TlJ; McQuigg ~; Spafford
30; abs nj Il.
The Texas delegation. headed by Miss
May Peterson. atop the Dld Gray Mare
nom Brentwood paradcd 10 the plat
form. its band blaring "thc Old Gray
Mare one ~ the songs made famous
BY the convention.
Soon every department standard was
grouped on the platform. around the
new commander. a. the cheers and songs
Of the administrative lcgionnaircs con
mandcr John X. Quinn Of California re-
stored order
The convention. on motion Of the
Missouri delegates. voted 10 make Gen
cral John j. I'cr>himg the permanent
distinguished guest of this and every
other American legion convention
Thanking the convention for his elec-
tion 10 commander. Mr.. Drain accepted
the post because he believed in the
American Legion. and the legionnaires
who always are thinking of what they
can give more than what they can get.
The new commander pledged himself
to Do everything he could ITO the best
his ability" go forward the work and ana
bition of the legion.
Father Joseph Lonergran. Durand,
Ill. Catholic priest of Durand, Ill.
was unanimously elected national chap
lain after the Indiana delegation had
Withdrawn their candidate. Rev. Stewart
Long of that state.
The 10 and ; convention ended last
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19
open HOUSE
Held AT HOTEL
New Addition to Trav-
elers Now Being Used
BY Public

The latest addition to Brownsville's
list Of new and attractive buildings was
thrown open TO the public last night,
when Mrs. G. II. More owner Of the
Travellers Hotel, held open house.
Hundreds Of Brownsville residents
went to the hotel. and were taken
through the building, viewing the new
section. and the older section as il has
been improved.
The hotel presented an attractive ap-
rearance throughout. with beautiful dec
orations setting off the natural beauty
of architecture and design. All OF the
rev rooms the lobby. roof garden, and
other parts Of the hotel were crowded
with persons. who met in a general get
together and enjoyed themselves until a
late hour.
The Travellers hotel as II stands COM
plcte is opened for business now, and
should help 10 care for the growing
train of tourists. business visitors and
others coming 70 the Valley. II ~ said
One OF the chief hardicaps Of the city
in providing entertainment for those
who come here has been lack Of suffi-
cient hotel accommodations, and the
rev Travellers H,tel with s. rooms
available, should prove an aid in rem
edving this situation, the managers be-
lieve.
The rocf garden of the hotel will be
used for dance tonight, given by high
school students for the benefit Of the
school year book.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19
'Blazed Glory Trail
Neff Tells Aviators

AUSTIN. Sept. Telegraphic greet
ings on behalf Of Texas were sent to
day ~ Governor Pat VI. Neff to the
world filters when they lanitd in Dal-
las.
The governors telegram. addressed 70
Lieutenant Smith. leader Of the fIiers
said:
obligated duties deny me the pleas
ure Of greeting in person you and your
fellow navigators az the air rs YOU drop
anchor srom the skies in Dallas today
as pathfinjers in this earth cncirclinr
tour. You have blazcd trail Of glory
around the world. adding luster to Am
crican genius, splendor TO American
achievements agd fame to the fearless
and intrepid spirit Of American man
hood. In the name os the state glad
IN extend TO you, the MaEellanians OF
the air, hearty welcome TO Texas as
you pass this way in completing your
final circle Of glory you have made
around the world. j"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19
.HINDSPRAISES
LOCAL GARRISON
Some Parts of Post Is
Ranked Excellent; Cen
eral Goes to Ringgold

Ihe military garrison IN Fart Frnvn
was highly praised by Major Gen. Ernhst
II. ilinds- commander w the Eighth
Corps area. before leaving here This
morning for Fort Ringgold after com
ge'ihS two day training and tactical
Inspection NJ the post.
! ~ critiquc held lasf night nj tho
49, headquarters. with Mai. cen. IIindS
ami hls staff present. Col John N
Morgan ana bin staff wv thr m,riipg
The corps area commander gave the rn-
suits ~ hiS inspection. which showed
That the garrison here s ranked ns very
good.
General IIindS arrived in brownsville
Nedne sday afternoon conducted 4 train.
ing inspection with the entire garrison
mustered on the parade ground. Fol
towing this inspection the barracks
kltch'nS. quartermaStcr corps. radio sta
tion. intelligence department. and nn
other departments Of the post were in
spected
Yesterday morving the general went
on with the Twelfth Cavalry unit here
for tactical problem. Tho troop went
down the Hora Chica road about IA miles
To the fando Ranch. and returned ar
riving at Fort Brown again III ! o'clock
in the afternoon.
~ the critique the general pointed out
the results, which showed that the mill
tary unit here ranks high IN general. ana
some parts Of It which were inspected
are better than any he has cvrr seen.
Gen. Kinds said
This morning Lieut.. Col a. =. VIII
Jams. member IF the commanders staff.
talked to All enlisted men in Fort Brown.
giving them thc result. of the tsaining
and tactical Inspection cen. Kinds and
hi> staff left early this morning for
Fort Einggold. where similar inspec-
tion will b. held
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THE WEATHER

Brownsville and vicinity; Partly
cloudy tonight and Saturday; not much
change in temperature.
East Texas: Unsettled tonight with
scattered showers; cooler in northwest
norton. Saturday partly cloudy; show
crs except in northwest portion. Moder-
ate 10 fresh southerly winds on the
coast.
Weather Conditions
Ccnters Of disturbances prevailed this
morning over oklahoma. Utah, and the
Canadian Northwest, attended by gem
eral rains practically throughout the re-
zion bee~een the Rocky and APpaia-
eb;ap Mountains Temperatures were
higher over the eastern half of the
limited States this morning. and some
what lower in the Rocky Mountain re-
gicn.
The highest temperature yesterday a'
sTexas stations ranged from s- at San
Antonio TO "A at Fort Worth,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19
BIG LANDSLIDE
IN CALIFORNIA
MENACES TOWNS
Melted Snow on Mount
Shasta Causes Torrent
of Mud to Crash Into
Canyon

DUNSMUTR. Calf. Sept. I9.-Resi-
dents of Weed. McCloud. Dunsmuir and
ether communities in this vicinity felt
considerable anxiety today as result
of cavc-in and landslide On Mount
Shasta yesterday when approximately
15 acres Of the surface Of the south.
eastern slope crashed down into Mud
Greek canyon. menacing the country
side with another flood Cf mud and
rocks.
The landslide caused the collapse Of
the wall of Mud Greek Canyon for a
distance of eight miles which was swept
by a terrific wind and was followed by
a cloud Of dust and volcanic ash which
hung over the mountain for several
hours. II was reported from several
directions that the cloud Of dust and
ash was visible as far away rs % miles.
The slide is attributed to recently
melting SHOWS which have lcosed the
earth over a wide territory and 10 the
stream Of mud that has flown from the
mountain summit Internationally for
weeks. depositing stream of mud and
rocks far down into the plains.
What II feared most today is that
water and mud accumulating from melt
ing SHOWS will overflow the broken and
weakened walls. Of Mud Canyon and
again flow down in greater torrent
than ever and cause great destruction
below.
Mount Shasta. although Of volcanic
formation has long been quicscent. II
was feared for awhile that volcanic ac-
tivity had been resumed, until ii be-
came apparent that the disturbance was
n landslide.
Tine mountain is enc Of the largest
in the United States. It's altitude is
1880 feet. II is one of the Sierra
Nevadas and located in central northern
California about fifty miles from the
Oregon state line.
Geologists and laymen today were
watching the huge elevation closely and
many reFaents were holding themselves
in readiness TO leave If the disturbance
is resumed on large scale.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19
Mellon to Aid New
Revenue Bureau Probe
tBy The Associated PressD

WASHINGTON. Sept. 19.-With as
Surance of full access 70 its records and
files from Secretary Nj lion. the special
senate committee appointed to investi-
gate the national revenue burean ex-
pecied 20 be ready within six weeks 70
begin public hearings in new phases of
its investigation.
The scope ~ the inquiry was mapped
ont ~ an executive session Of the com
mittce yesterday ~ which the treas
ury secretary appeared and gave nssur-
ance of his hearty cooperation. The
spotlight of investigation will be thrown
on both the income tax and prohibitions
units of the bureau. il was said.
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Swooping down with comparatively
little warning. since most of the flood
waters are coming from the Mexican
side. the Rio Grand river has reached
the top Of its banks at almost every
point between Rio Grandc Cty and
the bay. and is reported to be still ri,-
ing slowly, with more flood waters
coming down from above Rio, Grandc
City.
The river broke over mt several places
last night and today, but little damage
was done by the flood waters, most Of
which went into resacas. lakes and ar
-oyos. according to all reports rccciy-
ed here today. The river has broken
over ~ many points on the Mexican
side, and the levees are being cut at
other points for irrigation purposes.
which is dimi.hing the danger of dam
age from flood waters On this side.
Rise at Rio Grande City
The rise which was reported 10 be
coming M Rio Grandc City reached
there early today, and the river was IA
feet above normal mt noon and still
rising. II was reported as being al
most TO the top Of the bank al that
time. with indications that il would
70 over with only slight rise in its
level Flood stage at Rio Grande CITY
4 H feet. according To the U. s. Wealth
r Bureau here.
At Hidalgo the river fell some last
night, but started rising again today
as the flood waters from the SaIado
passed on down the stream. The RIO
SaIado was reported 70 BE- IL 17.6 vos-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19
MAN KILLS Wife;
TAkESOWN LIFE
Wichita Falls Boy Sees
Father Slay Mother
and Self

WICHITA FALLS. Texas. Sept. ~.
w. Il. Harrison. aged -. and his wife,
81. are both dead a> result Of shoot
ing affray here late yesterday. in which
the man fatally wounded his wife and
then turned the weapon on himself lie
died INSTANTLY Mrs. Harrison died Oh
the way 10 4 hospital
The shooting took place in the home
of the couple here and il is said %
have come ~ a climax 10 domestic
difficulties.
The pair had been separated a dag or
50. police were told and Mrs. Harrison
had gone back 10 her home to obtain
some personal effects
a nine year old son saw his mother
shot and pleaded frantcally with hi'
father to don't shoot any more. Papa.
The man. however. pushed the boy from
his side and ended his life.
An II year old daughter arrived home
from school just n an ambulance left
the house with the bodies of her parents
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19
Dallas Editor Held
On Libel Charge
tBy The Associated Press.) J

DALLAS, Sept ia Dallas county
grand jury today returned an indict-
mcnt charging criminal libel against
Lewis w. Bailey. editor OF the Dallas
Dispatch. The indictment alleges that
libellous statements were printed about
Mrs. J. r. Bloodworth Of Fort Worth.
Texas, democratic national committee
woman. in connection with report of
the Texas state democratic convention
in Austin early this month.
The part Of the report alleged to be
hbellous acccrdig to the indictment.
quoted speaker before the convention
.as charging Mrs. Bloodworth was an or
ganizer for the k1 Klux Klan and had
participated in whipping party in
which a woman was flogged near Fort
Worth,
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OFFICERS PROBE
WOMAN'S DEATH
Minister Held; Wife Was
soned, Investiga-
ton Shows

MOUNT VERNON. I'll. Sept 10
While the body If Mrs. Anna Hight. wife
of the Rev Lawrence VI. Hight. held in
Jail here in conn"ction with the death of
.his wife, was being cxhumcd M Me-
fropolis. H.. today the shcriff's officers
here was continuing it> investigation Of
the death of Mrs. Hight and WiIford
Swcctin both residents Of Ina. L. miles
south of here, where the minister had his
charge.
Mrs Hight died under mysterious cir
cumstanceS last Friday, and was buried
in Metropolis. After Il conference be-
tween the states attorneys nf this city
and Massac county II was decided 10 ex-
hume her body for further examination.
\ Chicago chemist reported yesterday
hc had found enough poison IN the stom-
ach Of the dead woman % cause death.
II was then that thc arrest ~ the clergy
man was ordered.
Sweciin died two months ago and al-
though the coroner returned verdict
of death by natural caus' y, gossip con
tinurd 10 keep rumors astir regarding
TIE cause IL his death.
\ search Of the home Of the clergy
man following hi, arrest revealed box
that was reported ~ have contained
poison IL the same kind AZ found III the
woman'> stomach. The minister de-
clared ~ had purchased the poison "a
Mill rats.
II am not gully of the charges that
have been made against me in connection
q A..
minister yesterday when brought here
from Ina. At was hard enough when
my children lest their mother. but m,
blow Is made harder by the charges
brought In connection with her death.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19
Pot Of Gold Awaits
Fliers at Trail End

SAN MONICA. Calf. Sept. ia ship
load Of flowers and pot Of gold await
he armys around the world filters
scheduled to arrive here next week. The
.argo Of blossoms gathered by residents
of the port Of San Pedro will be only
ono phase Or the mobilization Of South
arn California flowers which is expect
ci To make the borders Of Glover Field
from which the airmen took off on their
globe girdling flight last March, q set
ting of colorful glory in honor Of their
return.
The pot Of gold. symbolic Of the rain
bows end. Is being gathered bv news
papers, banks and civic organizations Of
various southern California cities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19

MRS. FERGUSON TO ENTER
j. j. \
FINE CHICKEN In SHOW
i. + x
AT AUSTIN EXPOSITION

AUSTIN. Sep. 10 Mrs. Miriam A.
Ferguson If Temple, having captured
the big political priza Of the democratic
nomination for governor. "A now after
another prize. She is TO enter a pen Of
white lerhcrn chskcns in the Texas
State exposition here. she has notified
Officials.
But the democratic nominee is to
have competition fr- N her own family.
Her daughter, Mrs. George Snalle Of
Austin. has decided that sha will enter
pen Of leghorns. Both mother and
daughter are chicken fancicrs and Mrs.
Ferguson raises fine chickens on hsr
farm near Temple.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19
.BOBE JEWEL THEFT
NEARS SOLUTION
nv The Associated Pressl

NEW YORK. Sept .10.-For the first
time since Miss Edith Bohc and her
wealthy escort. Robert j. Hague. were
held M ami robbed of small fortune IN
Jewels IN the fashionable district ia Miss
Bobe's apartment Monday night. detec1
tivcs inv, siigaiing the case lfnted thar
the solution of the mystery was at hand.
Following conference between IN
spcctor Coughlin and Miss Bobe's secre-
tary the Inspector said an arr' ~ would
be made soon that would end the search
for the robbers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19
Demurrers Overruled in
Forbes Conspiracy Case
fnv Lie Associatea Pressl

CHICAGO. sept; 19.-Federal Judge
Carpenter today overrulcd demurrers Of
Col. Charles r. Forbes ana John w
Thompson. Chicago and ST. Louis con
tractor. ~ the indictments charging them
with conspiracy in connection w1h
Forbes administration A. director Of the
Veterans bureau. The trial will be set
OcfOber II,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19
Germans May Get Entry
To Vets Association

ST. PAUL. Mimi. sept ~ Admi>-
sion Of Germany 10 membership in the
Inter-aIiea Veterans Association ~io
promote world peace" will likely he
granted y N. according tn a statfment
made - the American Legion convention
today hy col. Ernest q. Thompson Of
Amarillo. Texas. one Of the American
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19
Breaks In Levees
Reported; Damage
To Valley Slight

terday and rising. II broke over this
morning into the Hackney lake, no dam
age being done. however. according to
telephone messages from that city this
afternoon.
Brownsville sent out some laoorers
from the city last night. and others
we're secured from the surrounding
country to help hold the newly con-
structed levccs near villa Neuvva. The
river went over there last year, doing
considerable damage, and the levees
which were To be constructed were
completed only recently, and there is
doubt as 10 whether they will hold A
crew q men were kept on the job to-
day, and although the leyce broke in
TWO minor places. had not done any
damae by this afternoon and was be-
lng held within the banks.
Another break was reported near San
bthto the water coming on over the
military road and flooding the sur
rounding ranches. with little or no dam
age being done. Most of the flood wat.
ers coming over near La Paloma are
going into the Rancho Viejo resaca. Il
was reported today by City Engineer
Davis. Of Brownsville, who has been
aiding in the flooi work. Some Of this
water viii come down the Country Club
resaca, u was said. and when that resaca
reaches q certain level. the water will
~ on into the Rancho Viejo resaca.
Reports from W. J. Sehnurbusch,
mcteoroloEist Of the u. S. Weather Bu-
reau office here, show that the river is
going over the banks near San Benito.
as the flood stage there is q feet. and
the river u AT 22.7 mad still rising. The
river IS reported TO be rising at every
point except at Brownsville. where II
was at standstill shortly after noon
today. az l4.2 feet. less than foot be-
low flood stage.
Breaks in Mcxic
Large breaks on the NJ side or
the river were reported. ne point
near Matamoros the farm, secured or
ficials 10 cut the levees, and let water
in 70 irriEatc their lgnd, since the cot
ten crop there is gone. and irrigation
water il needed. The Arroyo del Tigre
is carrying off large volume Of flood
and the rcsacas on the Mexican side
are all flooded. These breaks will help
to keep flooi waters from this side of
the river. il was said.
The fact that cotton has been prac-
tIcally all picked. and that no truck has
been planted out III the fields yet will
lessen any damage that might he done
cn this side IN case the river continues
70 rise. it was pointed ont, although the
damage 70 citrus afet tsf ana other
lands would be great.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19

James "A. Drain Of Washington. ID.
G.. has served for twenty onths as
commander If the Department Of the
District Of Columbia in the American
Legion.
He has been active as chairman az
the Fourth District Rehabilitation
Committee of the Legion, an import
ant position because Of its location 40
the national capital. He has been d
member of the national executive
committee and Of the board " direct
ors Of The American Legion Weekly.
Born in Warren County. Illinois. on
September 80, 1870, Drain practiced
law in Nebraska, Washington state.
New York and the national capital.
lie IL chairman az the executive COM
mittee Of the National Guard Assccia-
tion and president Of the National Ri
flc Association Of America.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19
Other Matters Taken Up

Several other matters were taken up
by the commissioners. The city secrc-
tary was instructed TO have leaks in the
city hall roof repaired, estimates en-
paving work totaring approximately
$4,000 were approved and paid, and
the report Of the city engineer was
heard and approved.
"A resolution lowering the rate for
connecting up residence with the city
water lines from SIS to 81 was adopted.
with a clause providing that where the
applicant desires, ne may pay 81 down
and 81 a month until the s. is paid.
This matter was considered favofabiy
as il was pointed out that the continued
extension of the city water lines is caus-
ing the disappearance Of tie water bar
rel. which mean. much toward the era
dicatio nof mc squitoes and improving
health conditions in the city.
II. VI. SHELTON was appointed a mem
Der az the city board of equalization
to take the place Of Stanley Ford. who
II unable to serve en- account of Illness.
The board is nearing completion on its
work. according to reports made this
morning.
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WORLD FLIERS
TEXAS bound
Dallas Plans Reception;
Neff Wires Greetings
for State

HAT BOX FIELD, MuskoEce. Okla,
Sept. l9.-The army arounG-t the world
flicrs took off from Muskogee for Dali
las, Texas, 225 miles away, their next
lap On the globe cncircling journey. at
1880 p. m.
The Chicago was the first 10 take the
air. followed by the Boston IL ani the
New Orleans.
The weather was clear and the sun
light glistened from the tops Of the
huge yellow machines. Mareuvering in
10 v formation. the filters headed
Southwark. They will follow the Mis-
souri, kansas-Texas Railroad lines TO
Dallas.
As the first plane took the air the
crowd which had waited around the
mushy field for an hour chcerci and
waved q od-speed 20 the departing
birdmcn. Army planes from Brooks and
Kelly Fields rapidly took the air and
swung in behind the first group az
planes.
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night with THE annual initiation after the
election of officers. Gorge pobSon of
ras~iuc. y. j.. Was elected chef chcmin
he fer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-19

DALLAS. Sept. 19.-Althcugh rain was
threatening early today from Dallas TO
the Oklahoma state line, thousands of
persons were making their way 70 Love
Field. just north Of Dallas. to witness
the scheduled arrival Of the army
world flicrs from Muskorce. Okla.
Preparations have been made for l5,-
600 persons 10 witness their arrival.
Landing al the field, the fhsEx 1890
bc officially greeted N Mk3& \
Blaylock, city and county utsftiafss The
reception committee Of the Nrhamher Of
Commerce and local aviators. They are
expected W have lunch at the field soon
after their arrival.
After spending the afternoon resting
at hotel, the pilots were 70 he guests
~ honor at a civic dinner at $3.50 o'clock
tonight. following which they are to at
tend a vaudeville theatre. The program
at the dinner will be radocast by sta
tion WFAA.