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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
OFFICER SLAIN
With own Gun
Three Louisiana Prison
ers Escape While Dep
ty Secured Auto
(By The AS ociated Pressi

SHREVEPORT. Aug 23-WhiIe biz
assistant went 10 get nm automobile IN
carry his prisoners 10 the .Ionpsboro
jail. three negroes. in desperate at
tempt for liberty over-powered sheriff
T.. NJ. Reniz Of Jackson parish at Ans.
ley late last night and after killing him
with his own gun. made good their es-
cape.
Deputy Sheriff u. %. Roberts who had
gone after the automobile heard the
shot and rushed back bur found rhe
sheriff dead witha wound in his abdo-
men. Ills pistol was gone
Immediately posses Of several hundred
citizens were formed and with the assist
ance ~ bloodhounds began search for
the SlayerS
The shooting was an aftermath 10 4
raid upon moonshine still by the two
officers. in which the three negroes were
captured. The prisoners were hand-
ouffed and marched 10 AnSlcy The
negroes were handcuffed together when
Roberts left the group.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
COTTON BETTER
REPORT SHOWS
Crop Increased 100000
Bales In Two Weeks;
Condition 64.9

WASHINGTON, August 23-This
years American cotton crop. the size
" which has been engaging the attention
NJ the textile world since il was planted
becau,. uf the scarcity ~ raw cotton.
responded to better growing conditions
in the first half of August resulting in
r. forecast Of 129jG.OOo equivalent Jo1
pound bales. or Gu5.0OO bales more than
Indicated fortnight ago.
The forecast was based on the condi-
tion ~ the crop On August lG. which
was G4.9 per cent of normal A fore
cast of 1851 900 bales was issued
August on the condition Of the crop n
of August |. which was 6I.i per cent
If normal, indi ating an acre yield Of
1863 pounds. Last years crop was
IOI2S. rs bales and The condition Of
the crop ~ August - was J41 per
cent.
Cotton " this years crop ginn,d prior
VI August lG amounted 10 1IN.6IJ run
ming bales. counting round a. half bales.
the census bureau announced IN he
joint report with the department of agri-
culture.
The condition of the crop on August
Ii. and the forecast of production tin
thousands uf bale>l hy states follows:
Texas condition 81 and production
\ .I33. Virginia. - and :i>; North Caro-
lima, - ana 100; South Carolina. -
ana >ui: Georgia. 1u ana l,lS5; Florida.
~ and 35: Alabama. 40 ana 9N9: Mis-
-is ssippi. o. and 1923; Louisiana. 30
and $50: Arkansas ~ and LIZ: Ten
nessee. -. and 43G: Missouri. 80 and
80: Oklahoma. - and .2j5; California,
90 and Ill Arizona. - m dlO6: New
Mexico. ~ and ~; all others - and IL.
About 10000 bales additional to Cali
fornia are heing grown IN lower Cali
fnruia. Od Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
MISSING;
'SSEEAARflCHERS
NAVY HEADSCET
. PLAN FOR HUNT
Motor Boats, Kyaks to
Be Equipped With
Supplies
tRv Tie Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-Compre-
hensive plans 70 search on land and
sea for the missing Italian aviator,
Lieutenant Locatelli who started from
Iceland with the American world fliers,
but failed % land with them in Green
land. on their S25 mile hop. were out
lined in messages received by the navy
department early today from the cruis-
ers Milwaukee and Richmond.
The Message from the Milwaukee
dated today and relayed By way Of
Lo-isburg. y. s.. said natives familiar
with coast # Greenland between Fred
ericksdal and Fredickshaad will con
duct search using motor boats, small
boats and kyaks. and that search par
ties carrying emergency rations and
medical supplies will be employed"
Describing conditions impeding the
scarchers the dispatch terscly began
mo flight; foe" IL concludes with
request authorization by Canadian
E5scrnment cr army air service for me-
cessary expenditures.
The fog also was mentioned in the
Richmond message, which was for
warded by the American naval attache
at London.
Search stopped Dy fog" il saio
when weather clears. will send Bar
~ II. :. Destroyer To search south OF
Farewell tCaPs FarewelD and then. ac-
count of fuel shortage, proceed risto.
Assuming Brazos (Naval oil tanker)
coming. Raleigh (cruiser) il retained
10 Use her planes in search until Loca-
telli is located"
4 pontoon on one Of the American
planes. X was reported. was broken in
landing 1T Frcdericksdal
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Generally
fair tonight and Sunday.
East Texas: Generally fair tonight
ana Sunday: light 70 moderate casterly
10 southerly winds on the coast.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Light showers occurred over the Tex
as Panhandle, central Oklahoma. ex.
trrxe southeastern Texas. southern
FloIida, the Ohio valley. and scattered
SO thern Canadian districts
IL is generally slightly cooler east Of
the Mississippi river. in oklahoma and
western Kansas, while changes to warm
or occurred over the western portion
of the northern plains. and over the
plateaus-
The highest temperature yesterday at
Texas points ranged from 9s degrees al
TT. Worth and Palestine to SO degrees
at Galveston and Corpus Christi.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
PRINCE OF WALES
BOARDS STEAMER
ny The Associated PresN

SOUTHAMPTON. England. Aug. 23.-
Tie Prince of Wales. who Is sailing for
the United States on the Berengaria
today. outwitted those intending To give
him a ceremonious send-off BY slippiu z
quietly aboard the vessel early this
morning.
Determined that there had been as
little ceremony rs possible in connec-
tion with his semi-official visit TO Am
erica, His Royal Highness late last
night sped quietly out Of London by
automobile, spent few hours at the
Isle Of Wight. about 90 miles from here.
bearded the Berengaria almost witho1t
being noticed. and immediately went to
bed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
DAWES STAND
AGAINST KLAN
Answers Challenge for
Him to State Attitude
Toward Order
CRy The Associated Press. /,

AUGUSTA. Maine, Aug. 23.-Charles
G.. Dawes the republican nominee for
vice president. declared in an address
here today that he was opposed 20
the Ku Klux Klan. although he realiz-
ed that many had ebcome members Of
IL in the interest of law and order.
Appeals 10 racial. religious or class
prejudice by minority organizations. he
declared. ARE opposed 10 the welfare
Of all peaceful and civilized communi
ties
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
New Books Received
At Local Library

Another set Of books were received
yesterday at the Brownsville public III
brary. and have been placed on the list
of books that may be used BY MEM
bcrs.
This list includes "The Plastic Age.
nv Percy Marks; THE Dream" ny II.
q. Wells; "The Golden Ladder" By
Rupert Hughes: The Arrow Of Gold. :
by Joserh Conrad: William an Eng
lishman." by Cicely Hamilton; and
West Of the Water Tower" by Homer
Cray.
The library is open on Saturday and
Tuesday afternoons from I TO $50.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
LIGHT VOTE REPORTED
CAST IN BROWNSVILLE
IN MORNING BALLOT

With the question Of n governor Of
Texas up, and only one county office
70 be decided on, indications today at
noon were that the vote in Brownsville
would not be as heavy as that east in
the first primary, as the total in the
city was less than 200 at noon today
az against more than $50 in the first
primary.
Box 2l showed only - votes at noon
today as againset more than so in the
last primary. and box 10 had 80 votes
at noon. and more than rs at noon in
the first primary. A heavier vote was
expected this afternoon, although the
total vote was predicted as smaller than
in the first primary.
The vote over the state is reported
heavier, being light in San Antonio
only.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
MEXICAN REBELS EXECUTED

MEXICO CITY Aug. 23.-The war
department announces five members
Of small federal detachment which
revolted Thursday had been captured
and executed. Fo-r other members Of
the detachment are being pursued. The
detachment was stationed al Tuliye-
Hualco. suburb OF cne capital.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
BATHING BEAUTIES SAIL

GALVESTON. Aug. 23.-Texas' con-
tingcnt on bathing girl beauties sail
cd from here this afternoon on the
Mallory liner San Jacinto for New York
onroute 20 Atlantic City where they
will take part in the annual bathing
girl revue and beauty pageant. There
are six girls 70 uphold the reputation
az Texas. all Of whom were winners in
the Galveston bathing girl rev-e.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
ITALIAN FL|ERS STILL
HEAVY FOG HlNDERS
FLIERS EXPECTED ON
CONTINENT SUNDAY
nv The Associated Press }

ST. JOHNS. n. r., Aug. 23.-The
manager Of the MGrconi company's
Station here this morning received
a message from the United States
destroyer Lawrence off Indian Har-
b0r. Labrador. declaring that the
American round the-world fliers
were expected NJ Indian Harbor Sun
day. The message contained no re-
ference to Lieutenant Locatslli, miss
ing Italian aviator.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
MAN ATTEMPTS TO
BURY BABY ALIVE
6Rv The Associated Prrssp

KANSAS CITY. Aug. 23.-Constables
in territory just outside Kansas City
last night surprised a man digging a
hole in a pasture. while lying on the
ground nearby was 10 day old baby
boy When the officers approached the
man swung NJ them with his shovel.
and escaped in spite Of several shots
fired az him. leaving the infant. his
shovel. cap and n motor car in which
he had come to the srot. Bloodho nds
and posses are searching the region.
the child was unharmed but the officers
declare the apparent intention Of the
man was to bury il alive.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
son BORN TO LILA LEE

los ANGELES. Calf. Aug. pa
son was born TO Lila Lee, motion pic
ture actress and wife Of James Kirk
wood, here yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
PLANE IS SAFE
FRIEND THINKS
Crew of Four Men Are
With Missing Ship,
Picture Shows

ABOARD ". $. $. RICHMOND, Aug.
23.-Lieut. Locatclli, Italian trans At
lantic aviator who started with the AM
erican world fliers on their Iceland to
Greenland hop was still missing with
his companions at s o'clock this morn
ing.
The L. 5. $. Raleigh. one Of the
searching vessesl reports that il is too
foggy along the Greenland coast 70 per-
NIT use OF airplanes in the search.
Lieutenant Marescalchi. who accom-
panied Locatelli part Of the way from
Pisa declares that if %he plane was
forced down at sea the filters are safe
as the machine is seaworthy. Of all
metal construction and carries food and
water Sufficient for from six to ten
days.
Lieut. Mareschalchi was uncertain on
Thursday whether three or four men
were aboard the seaplane but after
studying photographs taken while the
machine was passing the Richmond he
has decided the crew numbered four
Lieut.. Antonio Locatelli and Lieut.. Jul
lio Crosio. pilots. and Giovanni Baro-
cini and Bruno Farsynelli. mechanicians.
Their chief danger was from crash
ing against mo ntain in the fog or
wrecking the plane against the ice II
forced down on rough water on the
shore.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
ZAYAS WITHDRAWS

HAVANA. Aug. 23.-President Zayas
today announced his withdrawal from
the race for president of Cuba
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
Spot Cotton

DALLAS, Arg. 23.-Middling co.ton
26.4O; Houston 26.3O; Galveston 1920.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23

SHERMAN. Aug. 23.-Yote in Sher-
man i heavier al II 9. m. than in the
first primary. Reports from over the
county indicate heavy vote is being
polled
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23

AMARILLO. Texas. Aug 23.-Ideal
election wether. crowded polls and in
tense interest in both local and state
contests indicate record vote today
in Potter County.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
(Rv The Associnied pressl

BEAUMONT. Texas. Aug. 23.-Voting
here is unusually brisk. One box which
had cast 100 votes at ten o'clock in the
first primary had rcached that number
at 3 o'clock today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23

SAN ANTONIO. Aug. 23.-Voting IN
the democratic run-off primary TODAY in
San Antonio and Bexar county precirc's
up rntil noon had been very light.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-Lieutenant
Locatelli. Italian flier. who left with
the American world flight squadron TO
accompany them on the hop from Ice
land 10 Greenland but who is now MISS
ing. was last sighted 275 miles north
east Of Fredericksdal. Greenland. on the
exact course plotted for the flight from
Reykjavik. Iceland to Fredcricksdal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23

WICHITA FALLS. Aug. 2S.-Voting
started early and brisk here this morn
irg with indications OF heavy vote
during the day. estiratcd around 5000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23

HOUSTON, Aug. ga relatively
heavy vote for n run-off election was
being polled here this morning. City
boxes were crowded az the opening ani
observers predicted that the 10000
mark would be reached.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23

FORT WORTH. Aug. 23.-The heav-
lest early vote in the history Of Tar
rant county was being east today. When
the polls opened in the city ut o'clock
long lines Of voters stood outside. The
prediction was made that more votes
will be cast today than on July 26. the
date Of the first primary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23

BROWNWOOD. Tex. Aug. 23.-Indi-
cations today were that the vote in
Brown county probably would be nine
" per cent Of first primary total.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23

ABILENE, Tex. Aug. 23.-Note here
indicates be much heavier in city and
co nty than in first primary. Vote %
20 IS per cent heavier than July &c all
over county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23

AUSTIN. Aug. 23.-Early balloting
in Austin was unusually heavy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23

WACO, Aug. 23.-A heavy vote is be-
ing polled both in the city and county
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
PUMPING MACHINERY

1h to Is h. D. Fairbanks Morse and
Kreuger Atlas Oil Engines in stock.
Centrifugal Pumps.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-23
BOIL E r TU B E s
Leaders in the Line

complete stock of all
sizes on hand. Write
for Prices
ALAMO IRON WORKS
San Antonio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-16
SOUTHWEST FREIGHT
 RATE HEARING OPENS
Interstate Commerce Investigates
 Charges Of Shippers

DALLAS. Texas, Jan. i5.-Hearing or frAirht rates in the southwest onened here today before William A. Desoue. examiner for the interstate commerce commission. and W. Ii. Nabuors of the Texas railroad com mission.
 ; The case Is known as the Dallas Chamber of Commerce vs. the Aber deen and Rockfish railroad ana others. and involves not only gate way shipping points on the Missis- sippi, but terminal points In the southwest Many commercial bodies have intervened some joining the case today.
 Among those who intervened to: day were the St. Louis Chamber or Commerce. the chambers om com merce of PIainview. Sweetwater' Cuero. Dalhart, Lubbock, Post Sny- der Stamford and Snyder county Texas. Memphis and San Antonio 1hn Interstate Cotton Oil and Re- fining company of Sherman, Texas and tha Monticello (Ark.) Cotton Mills also joined all cases,
 A Plans are being made for a south Texas hearing at Houston after the one here.
 Southwestern Louisiana is in keen competition with southeastern Texas, according to MT. Moulton of New or leans, in that rates are not equitable
 Marvin Atnip, a Dallas salesman testified his territory took in parts of Louisiana and Arkansas, and that he had difficulty making sales be- .ause of more reasonable freignt rates from St. Louis. Memphis, Little Rock and other points,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-16
Brief In Duration

TOXIC, Jan. 15.-(By Associated
 Press. )-The earthquake, which rocked Tokio and vicinity yesterday morning, the first heavy trembler since the disastrous convulsions of last September. occurred at 5:45 o'clock. The shock approached those of September l, in intensity, but was comparatively brief in duration.
 The Imperial hotel, filled with American travellers, many here as result of reconstruction necessitated by the September catastrophe, quick ly empticd as the hostelry trembled and shook. A near panic ensued as the guests rushed for safety outside the structure. No casualties were reported, however.
 Thousands of residents of Tokio were eating breakfast in the streets of Toliio this morning, not daring to return to their homes.
 Railway service west of Tokio has been suspended as a result of the damage by the quake. Local street railway lines suspended service for half hour after the shock, but service was resumed when a cursory examination revealed that the lines had not been permanently impaired Except for windows smashed. plas- ter shaken from the walls and tiles from the roof. no serious damage to the Imperial hotel resulted. All the serious casualties in the at-' 1 fected districts are said to have been confined to Japanese.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-16
HOUSE SPENDS DAY ON RULES DEBATE Not A Single Vote Taken
 During Five-Hour
 Talk Fest

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The House spent five hours today talking about its rules without taking a single vote on any of the dozen or more proposals pending to change them.
 For the most part the discussion centered on the amendment report ed by the rules committee which which would set up a new method of discharging committee from jurisdic- tion oyer legislation. Debate indi- cated that the democrats and repub- licans were inclined to combine to upset the republican organization s program as they did yesterday to bring about the repeal of the Under- wood rule which placed certain re- strIctions to amendments on revenue and tariff bills.
 Except for these identified with the insurgent group, republicans who entered into the debate today in- dorsed the position of the rules com mitttee that at least 150 names should be on committees for the dis charge of committees. Some, how ever, said the minimum should be higher, although they expressed a willingness to go along with their party leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-16
DATE |S SELECTED FOR LEG|0N MEET
September IS To 19 Chosen For St. Paul Convention
 Of 1924
INDIANAPOLIS,

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 15.-The American Legion executive commit tee, after setting September Is to 19. inclusive. as the date for the 1924 national convention. to be held in St. Paul, today began an aggressive campaign in support of adjusted compensation for World war vet erans and went on record as opposed to submission of ordinary headstones for the crosses that stand at the head of the grave of every American soldier in European cemeteries. The executive meeting closed tonight.
 These crosses represent the sym bols of Americas sacrifice in the World war;" reads the committed $ resolution, "and have been the in spiration of our great war poems, ed by our comrades in the field and are fixed in the minds of the Gold Star Mothers and Fathers of the na- tion and an emblem of sacrifice for country and humanity"
 It was also recommended that the present crosses be removed only when some appropriate, durable cross. giving the same general ef- feet as the wooden crosses can be erected"
 In the decision to foster the sol- diers' bonus 1t was announced a mass meeting would be held in every county in the United States to en- list public support. Necessity for the change, John R. Quinn, national commander of the legion, states, was dictated by the fact that wealthy and selfish interests have twisted figures and facts to defeat the meas ure. The national executive com. mittee. which will have charge oi the campaign, will meet in Washing. ton next Monday to plan it's activi ties.
 Secretary Mellon's treasury figures we're lerr5neous were presented te the cofnmittee. The figures had been prepared by Congressman A. Piatt Andrew of Massachusetts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-16
JEFFERSON ID. |G0 II ALONE.
 |ON BUILDING
Board UnofficiaIIy Lets Its
 Position Be KnoWn-Sees
 No Reason For Joining Bir-
 mingham In Their Plan COUNTY WILL NOT NEED BONDS TO FINANCE WORK Expect $1,000,000 From
 Sale Of Present Site-An Added $500, ,000 Only Sum Needed To Start Work 

There will be no joint administra- ton building for Jefferson county and the city of Birmingham. despite hundreds of suggestions that 1t would be much more economical than separate buildings.
 Instead, the county will spend something like s1,500.o00 on a seven- story court house for it's exclusive use.
 The only building site considered by the board of revenue is the tract overlooking Capitol park. already ac- quired.
 The board has no. .tnterstion of giv- ing the voters a chance to pass on either or all of these questions. All petitions for a referendum will be denied. a--s
 All this was made plain at the court house Tuesday on the eve of 8 joint meeting between. the revenue board and city commission. The city requested the session primarily to discuss the pending road tax litiga- tion, but the commissioners had planned also to sound out the board on the question of joint building. Ready To Talk.
 If the latter subject comes up it is likely that members of the board will come out openly and declare that joint building is "out of the ques- tion."
 Board members would not be quoted in advance of the barley, but it was learned that this is the atti- tude of majority of the members.
 Plans for the new court house will be- ready about March 1. Harry fwheelocll, architect. told the board Tuesday. Chairman. D. c. Ball said all county officials would be- called in shortly to make suggestions com corning space for their offices. x
 Five members of the Birahi- ghanl real estate board. serving AS apprais- CTS, will be ready in the next few the value of the old court house property. 5
 Board members say they are hop ing" that something like a million dollars" will be realized from The sale of the property.
 No offers have yet been. received for it, members said. However, a number of offers are expected" as soon as the appraisers report.
 Q o O
 It is learned that members of the board have frowned on the Joint building proposal on several grounds. wLich include: -a
 1. That 1t would cost no more to build and maintain two buildings than one.
 2. That the functions of city and county officials vary, too widely to house them in one building.
 3. That action by the legislature would be necessary before plans for a joint structure could be drawn. and the board doesn't want to wait that long.
 A majority of the present board members are out for reelection, and they intend to make definite head way on the new court house before the May primaries.
 By selling the old court house property for s1,000,00O and erecting a new $1,500.000 building, the issu ance of bonds would not be neces- sary, say board members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-16
DR. MAURICE F. EGAN
 DIES IN BROOKLYN
Author And Former Minister To Denmark Succumbs Agter Illness

NEW YORK, Jan. l5.-Dr. Maurice Francis Egan, former minister to Denmark, died at his home in Brook lyn late today.
 MT. Eagan was taken seriously early last September when he was reported to be suffering from chronic kidney trouble at his sum mer home at Beach Haven. N. J. In October his physicians held out little hope for recovery and his relatives were summoned.
 His condition again became critical last week.