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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
FREIGHT RATES
need CHANGES
EXAMINER SAYS
Preferential Rate OBJ
tains in South and
Particularly in Texas,
|. C.. c. Is Told
(Bv The Associated Press.N

kDV he ASScciaTet JreSS.l
WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. 23-That
freight rates in the southern states. and
particularly in the state Of Texas are
discriminating, ard in many instances un
reasonable whore here is competition
with water transport alton, was the sub
stance Of a statement made to the in
terstate commerce commission Yesterday
by examiners.
BY reason of attempts of the rail
roads through the southwest 10 meet
water competition in transportation Of
products from the Atlantic coast line,
the examiner said several unjust align
ments of rail and water rates and Of
all laill rates in Texas had resulted. In
the aggregate. he declared, present
rates to and from Galveston, Houston
and group of cities are unduly ple-
ferential and result in undue prejudice
to northeast Texas"
The rule for adjusting new rates sug-
gested was that in the future where
the distance does not favor the Calves
ton Houston group. rates should be no
lower than those contempc raneously in
effect to and from northeast Texas"
The attempt of railroad lines to hold
eastern rates from ST. Louis to Texas
than exist from points east of 81. Louis
to Texas. From Cleveland, Ohio, to the
Galveston n-Houston group, the report
pointed out, the the rates On tacks are
93.5 cents per hundred pounds, while
the shorter haul from St. Louis to the
Galveston Houston territory en- the
same commodity takes a rate CT 1.46
per hundred pounds. The examiner
said higher rates from st. Louis than
from points east thereof to the Calves
ton Houston group are not Justified"
The situation is complicated, the ex-
aminer said, by the necessity of consid.
ering large number Of rates which ap-
piled 10 specific commodities. The rail
roads in an attempt to simplify this
suggested that all types of cotton piece
goods hereafter be classified as second
class freight in Texas and Oklahoma
territory, which would result in some in
creases over. present specific rates. The
examiner suggested rates, and pointed
out that it would be "difficut to sec
how rating higher than third class
should be applied generally to cotton
goods shipment in the soutfn'
The railroads also proposed new
schedules for fruit and produce moving
within Texas and Oklahoma. which the
examiner said would result in amazing
increases within Texas Discussing
application of these point by point, he
suggested classification ratings should
be generally applied. except on oranges
fourth class rates should be fixed, and
on peaches. plums and celery class A
rats should apply.
Several distance scales to govern rates
On specific commodities were suggested
by the examiner for consideration Of
the railroads in making up the new re-
vised schedules.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
THE WEATHER

Brownsville and vicinity: Partly
cloudy and warmer tonight and Wedncs-
day; colder Thursday.
East Texas: Rain tonight and We'd
nesday except rain or snow in north
west portion; warmer in east and south
portions tonight; colder in north AMI
west portions Wednesday. Light TO,
moderate easterly to southery winds on
the coast. increasing.
Weather Conditions
The barometric pressure still EN-
tinues high over the far Northwest. A
disturbance of moderate intensity was
central over New Mexico this morning.
and a trough-like depression extended
from Texas northward 10 the upper Mis-
sissippi Valley. Scattered precipitation,
though mostly light, occurred at many
places throughout the country since last
report. Temperatures were somewhat
higher this morning practically through
out the United States, but still much
below the seasonal average everywhere.
The lowest last night at
Texas stations ranged from 16 at ANA
rillo to 40 Galveston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
PROBE ORDERED
IN MANS DEATH
Kansas State Hospital
Inmate Slain, Gov
ernor Believes
(By The Associated Press.)

TOPEKA, Kans., Dee 23-Sweeping
inves. gators by the GO oner and every
state government GepaI tment Involved
were ordered Monday as \ rcsat of the
death CT c. B. Zayker of Topeka, saii
o have resulted from ar alleged assault,
upon him By attendants at the state
hospital here recently Governor Jona-
than NJ. Davis took personal interest
in the case since Iarker called on him
shortly after the alleged attack and the
governor VIII probably sit with the
state board of administration in it's
probe,
Zarker was a veteran Santa Fe rail
road employe here and a Masoa.
Several months ago Zalker suffered
mental attack ani was taken TO the
state hospital for treatment. Last week
he was released as Improved. Thurs
day, according to his own story, he went
back to the institution to cbtain his
personal effects, and while there ,he re
lated to the governor, he was beaten
by attendants. He was found to have
suffered two broken ribs and number
of cuts and bruises. Last nigkt he died.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
TEXAS AND PACIFIC
DECLARES DIVIDEND
(By The Associated Press. J

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Directors of
the Texas and Pacific Railway company
today inaugurated dividends on the
roads preferred stock, issued last May
at the annual rate of five per cent. The
payment authorized today covers the
period between the date of issue and
December 81, 1924.
The bulk Of the Texas and Pacific
company's preferred stock amo tnting
to $23,703,O00, is held by the Missouri
Pacific railroad. The shares were is
sued under a plan of readjustmcnt in
exchange for a like amount Of second
consolidation income bonds. In ajdi-
tion to the Missouri Pacific holdings,
there is $l,973,000 preferred stock out
standing.
AT the annual rate of S5, dividends
on the issue since last May approx !
mated $2.91 share This distribution
will swell the Missouri Pacifie's income
this year about $69O,00O.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
Little Damage to
Fruit Reported Here

Little damage has been done to the
citrus trees or fruit in this section, ac-
cording to Harvey C. Stiles after trip
through the orchards. lie gives some
valuable suggestions for treatment in
the following communication to the
Herald.
Careful and complete examination
of the grauefruit and other citrus fruit
groves and nurseries in this section OF
the citrus belt. shows no loss of trees
or fruit. Some sappy green tips and
tenderest leaves have been blackened;
bu. this will do no harm. For the trees
are now made more resistant, to tenn
peratures even lower, should they come
Few trees, even those just planted
we've either banked, or protected in any
(Continued on Page p
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
RUM Ships Seen
OFF GULF COAST
Await Chance to Evade
Dry Agents, Officer
Reports
(By The Associated Press.)

GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 23.-Rum
chips. laden with Christmas cheer, are
covering off the louisiana coast, wlic-
ing for an opportunity to evade Il G
Wig lance Of customs officials AID coast
guards, according to report brought to
Galveston BY aCptain H. E. Rideout OF
the cutter Comanche which has gust re-
turned from a weeks cruise along -ha
gulf coast
Four rum runners, outside the w.lve
mile limit, were spotted by the CO.
manche off the NJ ssissippi bar. All ad-
NIT cd having liquor on board, and all
asked for position claiming TO De off
their course. The cutters Davy and
laiipusa haze the c.aft under suryeil
lance. No rum ships were found eli the
Texas coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23

Christmas Dinner
Donations Received

Donations to the fund which will be
used to supply a Christmas dinner to
the needy families of the city a,o
coming in rapidly, according to the re-
ports Of those IN charge of the affair.
and the food stuffs are being assembled
at the Charity home, where the dinner
will be served Christmas day, starting
at noon.
Tickets have been given out to 1000
needy families in the city, who will be
cared for Christmas day at the Charity
home, and will be served by those di-
recting the Christmas dinner.
Donations are accepted at W;llman's
Pharmacy, or by Mrs. Volney W. Taylor
who is in charge of the committee pre-
pairing for the dinner Donations Of
TODD or money are acceptable, and
everyone is urged to take part in
making this occasion possible
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
Many u. of T. Students
Get Aid From Fund
(Srecial to the Herald>

AUSTIN, Tex, Dec. 23.-During the
last long session of the University of
Texas about 90 students received finari-
cial aid from the ex-students memo
rial loan fund amounting in all to $13,'
4l2.85 according to John A. Lomax. sec
rotary Of the Ex-Students Association.
The purpose of the loan fund is TO
lend small sums of money to students
cf integrity and ability at such critical
times that failure to secure money
would necessate their withdrawal from
school The money is secured by the
notes of the students and is loaned at 6
per cent. student must have success
fully completed one term at the Uni
versiy before he is eligible to receive
aid and the maximum amount which Q
student may receive in one year is $3.50.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
Valley Tha1Uing Ont
After Freeze; Light
NOythey Is Forecast

lit passed the As mark. Warmer weather
is forecast for tonight and tomorrow
with the sky partly cloudy
Another norther for the Valley is
forecast for the latter part of the week
about Thu sday. said w. J. Schnurbnsch
mteoro ogist. his morning. although
indications are that it will not be
severe.
The weather bureau office here has
been kept open day and night during
the cold weather, and preceding it, and
Mr. Schnurbusch has furnished farm
ers, citrus growers, newspapers, and
other agencies with information about
the weather at all times. The reports
a. re weather bureau helped the citrus
growers in protecting their fruit, and
in knowing what action TO take after
the cold wave passed, local growers
said.
Reports on the damage to citrus and
truck, coming in today bear out the
first estimates, in that the main damage
is to nu sery stock, the fruit on the
trees, and to beans and tomatoes in the
truck line.
According to III. f. Ferrin. state and
federal citrus inspector for Cameron
county. in instances where the small
trees split on account Of the cold just
past, the tree can be saved from damage
by painting with bordeaux paste. and
wrapping with cloth emersed in melted
becswaX.
The wrap should be left on until bark
has come out and healed ever the wound
in the limb, Mr.. Ferrin said. In two or
three mere days, after it becomes pos
sible to tell how far down the top and
side limbs on larger trees are frozen.
these trees should be pruned back, al
though this work cannot be done now.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
PROMINENT LAWYER
dies in MISSOURI
(By The Associated Press )

CHILLICOTHE, Mo-, Dec 23-Law-
renee A. Martin, prominent alto ney of
Chillicothe for the last quarter Of cen
tury, died in local hospital Monday.
Mr.. Martin made the race for the demo-
cratic nomination for United Sattes Sen
ator against Senator James A. Reed in
the 1916 primary. He was active in
democratic state politics until the re-
cent presidential campaign, when he
gave his support to the La Toilette
Wheeler ticket
Mr.. Martin is survived by his widow
and daughter, Mrs. Agnes Martin Sc
gall Of Washington, D. c.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
OFFICERS ELECTED
BY MASONIC BODY

L. W. King Of the county engineers
office was elected commander Of the
Knights Tomplar at the last s,dted con-
clave to be held in Brownsville this
year, last night at the Masonic Temple.
Other Officers elected were: VIM. w.
Ball, generalissimo; DR.. o. v Lawrence.
captain general; H. b. Noblett. senior
warden; James L. Crawford, junior
warden; DR.. s. X. Hallam, treasurer;
and DR.. c. II. Thorn, recorder.
Appointed officers were: George A.
Houston. warden, w. J. Vertrees, SEN
tinel. Three other appointive offices
will be filled Try the commander before
January II, 1925, the date on which the
new officers will be installed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23

Ideal follow-up weather for a freeze
p evailed in tte Rio Grande Valley yes
terday an1 today, with the temperature
gradually rising, as the sky continued
cloudy and citrus thaw;ng out without
aay sudden changes in temperature,
which will confine the damage Of the
fereze to leaves and tender LIMBS on the
trees, according to reports this morning.
At o'clock this morning the tenn
pcrature was 40 degrees, the lowest last
night berg SO deg ees. and tie mercury
continued to rise during the day urt j
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
FOUR INJURED WHEN
STREET CARS CRASH
(By The Associated Press.) J

TULSA. Okla. Dec. 23-Four persons
were seriously injured Monday when a
street car occupied only by the motor
man crashed into another car standing
al the corner of Eleventh and Main
streets.
Mrs. Roy Logan had her right leg so
badly crushed that it was amputated
later in a hospital G. NJ. Ellis, motor
man Of the moving car was injured in
ternally. Robert Tarleton, 10. passen-
ger in the standing car, sustained a
broken arm and broken leg. Geraldine
Gideon, 9, in the standing car suffered
a fractured leg.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
PHYSICIAN IS HELD
IN WOMAN'S DEATH

Or. George Steil Of Brownsville was
placed under arrest today by Sheriff
Sem Robertson on complaint filed in
connection with the death Of Mrs. Leona
Sibson of Santa Rosa on December 8.
and after consultation between Sher-
iff Robertson and County Attorey A. VI.
Kent, bond was placed at $4,000.
Mrs. Sibson died week after under
going an operation.
Complaint was sworn out by Sheriff
Robertson before County Attorney Kent.
Dr.. Stell waived examining trial, and had
been released on bond early this
afternoon. The complaint was filed as
the result of information contained on
the woman's death certificate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
Increase in Cotton
Spinning Is Shown
(Bv The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. %. - Cotton
spinning activity showed a slight in
crease in November as compared with
October, the census bureau reported to-
day. although the total number of active
pindle hours was smaller. The indus
try operated "a 1-2 days in November as
compared with 80 days in October. but
was run at 87.5 per cent capacity, COM
pared with S5.4 per cent the previous
month
The active spindle hours during Nov
ember totalled 1923 ,95O,934 or an aver
age Of 1873 per cent spindle in place,
compared with 1882, ,569.221 or an aver
age of POI in October this year, and
8,014,579,l67 or an average of 2I3 in
November last year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
New Asked to Explain
Postal Rate Hike Bill
(By The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Postmaster
General New was called today before
the senate postoffice subcommittee to
explain details Of the administration
measure proposing increases in rates on
practically all classes of mail matter
except letter mail TO take care of ad-
vance in pay of postal employees, which
was approved by congress but vetoed BY
President Coolidge. The committee has
set aside four days for the hearing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
Green's Election
Is Dry Victory

WESTERVILLE, Ohio. Dec. 23.-Of-
ficials Of the Anti-Saloon League of
America and the world league against
alcoholism. declare the elevation of
william Green to the presidency of the
American Federation Of Labor is not
only victory for labor. but also for
prohibition and law enforcement.
Mr.. Green. the statement saws. i an
active dry
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
Baby Dead, Several
Hurt in Explosion
(By The Associated Press.)

WICHITA FALLS. Tex, Dec. 23.-
James, two years old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Wright. who live near Fred
erick. OKLA. died yesterday af ernoon
from burns sustained earlier in the day
on the farm of John Wilde near Electra,
Texas. Henry Wilde, age 20, is in Sc
rious condition and Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Wright and son and daughter, Carl and
Clara May, were painfully burned. The
burns were inflicted by the explosion of
a asoline blow torch being used to
thaw out water pipes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
FAIL TO FIND YOUTH
HERE FROM BAY CITY

Continued effort on the part Of peace
officers of Brownsville and the rest of
the county TO find Wynne Sheffield, IL
year old youth whose father was here
last week hunting him, have failed to
reveal the whereabouts of the boy,
Sheriff Sam Robertson said today.
The young man was seen in Browns
VILE before his father came here from
Bay iCty to search for him, has not
been seen since that time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
Previous Misconduct
Is No Bar to Office

AUSTIN. Tex. Dec. 23.-Official can
not be removed from office for acts com
mittcd prior to his election to term he
is holding, the supreme court declared
today in reversing quo warranto judg-
m2nt b. which former Sheriff J. ].
Reeves Of Titus county was removed
from office. Reeves was given new
trial because of errors nadmitting tes
timony concerning his first term in Of
flee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
PRICE OF HELIUM
GAS WILL BE CUT
lRr The Associated Press.l

FORT WORTH, Dec. 23.-The price
of Helium, highly priced gas used to
initiate balloons in the service Of the
army and navy, will probably be cut
from five to two cents per thousand
cubic feet by January l, Lieut. Z. ".
Wicks, U. S. ~, in charge Of the Fort
Worth plant announced Monday.
Employment of 20 men will also be
cut, Wicks said to a minimum. This
is part of the program of the helium
plant in putting the price down so low
that helium may eventually become a
commercial commodity.
The plant will continue under super
vision CT the naval department, Wicks
said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
Accepting Money for
Influence Is Upheld
(Ry The Associated Press J

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The de-
partment Of Justices investigation into
charges that senate committee en-
ploye accepted money for the use of his.
influence in behalf Of legislation has
resulted in finding that no law wae
violated. AttoAey General Stone has
declined to divulge the nature of the
legislation sought of the name of the
man involved. -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
CuBERTF FIRST
AIR MAIL PILOT
TO Be KILLED
Over Million Miles Had
Been Travelled With
out Mishap Until His
Plane Disappears
fBx The Associated Press }


AURORA, ILL.,. Dec. 23.-Charlcs Gil
bert, relief air mail pilot and first If
the night flying mail men 10 lose his
life in the service of the government.
was killed Sunday night in plunge 10
earth. when his parachute apparently
failed him in leap in the dark and the
cold as the snow swirled down about
him, it was revealed when his body was
found Monday near Kancville, so miles
west of Chicago.
For six months the trans-continrntal
day and night air mail has carried IS
valuable freight without serious acci-
dent, until Gilbert vanished from the
night lighted overland train.
For fifteen hours searchers secure
the country near Kaneville. where the
lights Of the lost pilots plane were OBJ
served. They came upon the wrecked
plane mile north of Kaneville, with
the mail intact.
A searching plane, piloted by r. G.
Page. picked up the mail and started
westward bound for Omaha short
time later searchers found the body Of
Gilbert, part of the torn parachute
still attached % his belt.
Since the establishment of night fly
ing in the trans-c continental mail last
July /, the postal pilots have carried
their cargoes with the same fidelity
characteristic of the United States
mails, without a serious single accident
according to air mail officials. Over
great cities, across plains and above
mountain ranges, the mail had beer car
ried day after day in all kinds Of wealth
er. with a minimum of delay and only
few accidents. More than 100000
miles had been traversed by the air mail
fliers.
When the cold wave gripped the west
and midwest with temperatures far be.
low zero. the air mail went forward
without interruption. The cold had re-
ceded and the. temp perature had climbed
to IL above zero Wren Gilbert went out
from Chicago.
The snow soon was swirling about his
plane, but it kept the course until il
vanished in the darkness as Kaneville
was re eached.
JUNCTION CITY, Kans., Dec 22--
Mrs. Blanche Gilbert. wife Of Clarence
Gilbert, government air mail pilot killed
near Chicago, is visiting her parents
here She was informed of her hus-
bands death by an Associated Press
correspondent The dead aviator was
World War veteran and was &c years
ciI. His parents live at Painvillc.
Kansas. Gilbert was sergeant in the
army air service at Marshall Field, Fart
Riley, for three years. He obtained his
discharge by purchase last spring to en-
ter the air mail service and since that
time has been flying between Chicago
and Iowa City.
IOWA CITY, Ia. Dec. 23-Charlcs
Gilbert, air mail pilot, who lost his life
Sunday night. has been relief pilot at
Smith air mail field here since last
August He was temporarily moved to
Chicago December A.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
Court Buys Auto for
Sheriff's Department

Members of the commissioners court
of Cameron county in stssi1n at the
county court room this morning voted
to purchase a Ford automobile for the
sheriff's department, the hicle to be
used by deputies on the road, and in
work in the brush.
Regular business matters. including
the paying cf bills Of the county, were
attended to at the me citing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
SEVEN WHALES, DEVIL
* X X
FISH, FLOATING INTO
X * X
BAY AT ORANGE, TEXAS
(By The Associated Press.l

ORANGE, Texas, Dec. 22.-Seven
whales measuring from about 80 to
about 95 feet, ard devil fish estimated
at 40 feet in width, all dead, are float
ing on 10 Johnson Bayou beach from
the Gulf of Mexico. according TO Ben
Roach, farmer, who said he saw them
today. Johnson Bayou beach is 20 miles
south of Orange.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
Only Active Volcano
In u. S. Erupting
lRv The ssociated Press }

WESTWOOD. Calf, Dec. 23.-Lassen
Peak. the only active volcano in the
United States was in eruption today.
Smoke and gasses began pouring from
it's crater late yesterday. The eruption
is said TO be the largest since 1915.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
FORMER CHAIRMAN ENGAGED

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. 23.-The en-
gagement of Mrs. Gertrude Olmsted
widow of Marlin E. Olmsted, former
Pennsylvania congressman and Vance
G. Mccormick, fcrmer chairman of the
Democratic National committee was an
nounced today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
TRAIN HITS AUTO. ONE man

DALLAS, Tex, Dec. 23.-Henry Bo-
decker, 90, grocer in Oak Cliff for the
past 40 years, was instantly killed today
when his automobile was struck by
passenger train.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23
BELGRADE REPORTS
ALBANIAN REVOLT
Rv The Associated Press J

BELGRADE, Dee. 23.--Belgrade news
papers today are printing advices stat
ing that column Of Albanian insur-
r'nts entered Triana last evening. They
also state that Scutari has fallen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-23

. IOWA CITY, Ia. Dec. 23-Charlcs
Gilbert, air mail pilot, who lost his life
Sunday night. has been relief pilot at
Smith air mail field here since last
August. He was temporarily moved to
Chicago December 4.