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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
EL JARDIN FOR
CEMENT CANALS;
MEET INDICATES
Speakers Favor More
Adequate Drainage; to
Seek Services of Gov
ernment Engineer

Two hundred residents of Ell Jardin
attended mass meeting held at Com
munity House No. 2 FRAY night for the
purpose of discussing the proposition
of cementing the canals of the district,
to protect against seepage, and also for
an enlarged drainage system for the
district
The outcome of the meeting, respon-
sibility for the calling of which was
SshouIdcred by H. Caldwell, chairman Of
tbc local Community Council, was a
motion recommending to the board Of
directors Of the district that they in
vcstigate the possibilities of securing
the services of a government drainage
engineer to assist in the plans for the
wSrk.
Richard Sethman, manager Of the dis
trict, said that the board already has
taken ur the preliminaries looking to
man Caldwell also read excerpts from a
report by Engineer Anderson of the dis
trict, recommending that the district
take steps in that direction.
Speakers in the meeting were gener-
ally agreed that steps should be taken
to cement the canals and construct a
more adequate drainage system, but
were divided as to the proper method Of
financing. Some speakers favored in
creasing the flat rate, and constructing
on that plan, but majority opinion of
speakers favored the issuance of bonds,
pointing out that the load would be
easier by the bond route than by the
increased flat rate route.
A. H. Allen championed the increased
flat rate route. J. Lee Graham was op-
posed to bonds, but declared himself
as open minded in the matter. T. J..
Roach favored the bond route, as did
Chairman Caldwell.
c. j. Froman was of the opinion that
entirely too much water is being used
by many irrgationists. He said that he
believed the water meter would be one
means of reducing over-use of water,
and declared also that in his opinion
raising Of too much cabbage and the
heavy irrigation accompanying was re-
sponsible for much water-logging of
land.
The bond issue as proposed by the
district will be around $60OO00 The
board of directors will await the prop
er petition, with two-thirds of the
voters signing before it will undertake
to call an election, it was announced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
Butler to Propose
Big Island Fortress
fBy The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, ID. c. May 8.-Chair-
man Butler of the house naval conmit-
tee said today he would urge legislation
at the next session of congress to make
the Hawaiian islands the strongest
military outpost in the world"
Members of the house naval commit
tee, he said, would leave early in June
for the islands to obtain first hand in
formation or, what would be required to
accomplish this purpose.
AS chairman of the naval committee
Mr. Butler has asked Secretary Wilbur
in writing to arrange for the trip, which
the chairman said would be an ''entire-
~ official one."-
Mr.. Butler revealed his intention in
reply to a question asked by The As
sociated Press as to whether he desired
to make any statement regarding the re-
cent joint army and navy war maneuv-
ers at Hawaii.
The naval committe, he added, will be
accompanied on it's trip by high, naval
officials, and a thorough survey made
of the needs of the islands with par.
ticuIar reference to Pearl harbor.
Mr.. Butler declared that for some
time he had thought that the Hawahan
group should be more thoroughly forti
fled. 80
Il am still of that opinion" he con-
tinued. The proposal to fortify the
islands does not mean | am opposed to
the world courtSor disarmament. | hope
these things may be brought about. but
! am beginning to doubt whether other
nations are in earnest about disarma.
ment. hope | am wrong
Mr.. Butler said the recent maneuvers
had in no way Influenced his views as to
fortifying the islands because "all
know about the maneuvers is what
have read in the press"
Il know nothing" he added, "abou
what the British propose to do at Sing
apore This matter has not entered my
mind. but we always have built by com
parison.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
.KANSASLEADER
dies IN HARNESS
Sam B. Amidon, Demo.
cratic Committeeman
Passes Away
(By The Associated Press.)

WICHITA, Kans., May 9.-Col. Sam
B. Amidon, democratic national com
mitteeman Of Kansas, died Gin the
harness late yesterday as was his wish
81 want to die in the harness." the
colonel once told friend ''Ive beer
fighting all my life and l couldn't beal
the inactivity Of long illness. I'm
not afraid Of death, but | wish it to
come quickly when it does come
Death overlook the veteran democrat
ic leader suddenly as he was preparing
to go home after day at his office
Heart failure was the cause. Feeling
the attack coming on. Colonel Amidon
called his physician. He died five min
utes after the physician arrived.
Colonel Amidon was vice chairman Of
the democratic national committee and
for years attended every national con-
vention Of the party. He was a close
friends Of Woodrow Wilson and one OF
the few at the bedside of the former
president just before his death.
Colonel Amidon was born in Perry
Ohio, May 3. 1868. He came to Wichita
early in the eighties. He was consider
ed one Of the best criminal lawyers il
the southwest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
MEXICO DEVELOPING
PIONEER DECLARES

81 have been living in Mexico off and
on during the past rs years, and be-
lieve the country is in better shape now
than it has ever been at any other time
during that period" said George Nj.
Jordan, pioneer border cattle man. who
is interested in some Mexico mines.
Mr.. Jordan came to Brownsville re-
Gently from San Luis Potosi, where he
has been for the past few weeks.
"There are millions of dollars in
foreign capital that will be invested in
Mexico a. fast as industries are or
ganized there Mr.. Jordan said, land
one English syndicate recently express
ed its intention of investing $25,000,000
in that republic.
The progress of the country is gem
eral, he said, and is particularly nfted
in the agricultural development going
on.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
j. s. WAR Chief
WOULD DEFEND
PEARL HARBOR
Naval Manouvers Prov
ed Armaments Pro-
tecting Outposts Defi-
cient, Officials Declare
fBy The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON d. c., May 9.-Wa,
and navy department officials are sat
isfied that the gigantic war game just
concluded at Hawaii served as a drama
tic illustration of deficiencies in the de-
fenses of the island of Oahu which have
been repeatedly called to the attention
Of congress in the last few years.
In advance of receipt of the final re-
port of the maneuvers, these officials
do not believe that any striking new
defect will prove to have been disclos-
ed, but are confident that the sham
battle will enable presentation of the
Hawaiian defense problem on a basis OF
established facts instead of theories.
That the combined naval and mill
tary forces now maintained at Hawaii
cannot insure the security of the Pearl
Harbor naval base against strong sur
prise attack is expected to be shown
in the report by Admiral Coontz and
Major General Hines, chief umpires.
IT, actual problem of the maneuvers
was to test the sufficiency and person
mel and equipment of the peace time
garrison of Oahn island.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
MANY PLEASED
With CONCERT
Mary Jordan Appears
Before Large Audience
Here Friday

Mary JOrdan's charming voice pleased
sent at a musical concert in Browns
vile, when the noted contralto sang
last night at the Brownsville High
school auditorium in the closing num-
Der Of music week observance in the
city.
from the opera, "Samson ct Dalila," by
Saint Saens, followed by several melo.
dies. including "Dusk in June" beau
tiful song dedicated to Miss Jordan, and
an Old Irish song, "Coolan Dhu."
Several folk songs gave an interesting
touch to the program. one of these sell
ections. "Deep River" by H. T. Bur-
leigh. being dedicated to Miss Jordan.
Schubert's serenade, Widmung," by
Schumann. "Wiegenlied." Brahms, and
"The Birch Switch" from the opera
+" "Russalka." Dargomysky. were includ-
ed in the fourth part Of the program
and the last selection, was followed by
another interesting and amusing selec-
tion from a Russian opera as an encore
"Water- Boy" a negro convict song
was an interesting selection, and the
program closed with Browning's exqui-
site little poem, "The Years at the
Spring." with music by Beach.
The entire program was pleasing, witt
enough variation to keep the interest
tense. Miss Jordan held her audience
at every moment Of her concert. ano
showed the charming personality which
along with clear contralto, voice ha:
won her praise in every city in which
she has appeared.
Miss Jordan was ably accompanied b!
Walter Dunham at the piano.
The singer came to Brownsville at th'
invitation of the Brownsville Musi
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
EL JARDIN PICNIC
SET FOR JUNE 6

Upwards of 800 residents Of Ell Jar
din are looking forward to the annual
Ell Jardin picnic, to be held on the coast
on Saturday June 6.
The date for the picnic was fixed at
the meeting of Ell Jardin Community
Council in Community House No. 2 Fri
day night.
Charles Lovinger, Ed Lorner and j.
f. McClintock, members of last years
picnic committee. agreed to serve as the
principal committee this year. Other
residents agreed to give their services
in the work when called upon.
H. Caldwell, chairman of the council
presided at the meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
GERMANY MUST
DISARM, ALLIES
DEMAND NNOTE
Terms of Statement on
Violation of Treaty
Are Agreed Upon by
England and France
tBy The Associated Presa.l


PARIS, May 9.-The terms Of the
note virtually agreed upon among the
allies, in which they will tell Germany
that she must disarm as obliged by the
treaty of Versailles. were laid before
the French cabinet today by Foreign
Minister BRAND. The allied council Of
ambassadors is expected to approve
them next Tuesday
The text is the result of study OF
two drafts, one made by the British
and the other by the French. There
were no important Emergencies between
the two texts, it was said in official
circles.
1t is known that the entente powers
will make it clear that they consider
the violations reported by the allied
military control mission as serious and
justifying energetic action.
The note gives special Importance to
the accounts in the control missions
report Of unauthorized recruiting and
the constitution of full staff for a
powerful army. The only points on
which the allies disagreed centered
around the procedure to be followed in
case Germany resisted their summons
to comply with the treaty -
Whether the occupation of Cologne
will be indefinitely prolonged if the
Germans refuse to give satisfactory as
surances is left to be determined later.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
THE WEATHER

Brownsville and vicinity: Probably
showers. this afternoon: partly cloudy
tonight and Sunday; moderate temper
ature.
Weather, Conditions
The weather was mostly cloudy ant:
unsettled throughout the cotton belt
this morning and practically so through
out the great central valleys. Numerous
showers and thunderstorms occurred in
Texas within the last "a hours. and
scattered showers thence eastward inte
Georgia and northward into the GEN.
trail states. Temperatures continued to
rise slowly practically throughout the
country and readings were near the
seasonal average almost everywhere in
the country.
The lowest temperature last night>ai
Texas stations ranged from SO at ANA
rillost to u at Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
POLICE Band
TOPLAY HERE
107- Piece Organization
to Arrive Friday,
May Is

The National Police band of Mexico
is to come through Brownsville, and will
appear in a concert here.
This information was given out yes,
terday afternoon by Mexican Consul A.
C. Vasquez following receipt of a tele-
gram from the secretary of war at
Mexico City.
The 1O7-piece band will play at the
World Advertising convention, which
The Sociedad Higia in Matamoros is
secured to make the trip through the
efforts of the Advertising club of Hous-
ton. The band went to Houston by way
of Laredo and San Antonio.
The return trip is to be made by way
of Brownsville. The band will reach
here Friday morning. May Is.
81 do not know how long the band
will be in Brownsville. or in this vici-
nity," Mr.. Vasquez said. "They will
probably remain here only one day, and
will then go to Matamoros. if the in
vitation of residents of that city for the
band to appear in concert there is ac-
cepted. However. have nothing to do
with the plans ether than the concert in
this city"
Efforts are being made now to secure
a good location for the concert in
Brownsville. This concert will prob
ably be in the open, as no auditorium,
can be secured large enough to care fol
the crowds that are expected, Mr.. Vas
quez said. The drill grounds at Foil
Brown may be used, although no de.
finite arrangements for the location
have been made.
Thine Sociedad Higia in Matamoros i:
endeavoring to secure the band for .
concert at the fair grounds, near the
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
YOUTH HELDFOR
SLAYlNCFATHER
Son of Man Found Dead
on Stadium, Clam I'm
der Questioning
(By The Associated Press

SSsI
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 9.-Edward G.
Dillon, 10 year old son of Dr. William
Dillon, whose body with bullet wounds
In the head and left knee, was found
on Washington University stadium
here May 1. was arrested at the home
OF his mother here last night in con-
nection with the staying
Police this morning would make no
statement regarding the outcome of a
night of questioning They said the
youth was cool, self possessed and
showed no nervousness. His refusal to
answer questions was steadfast.
Young Dillon is beneficiary Of three
health and accident insurance policies
carried by his father, totalling $4,000.
The last one was taken out April %.
eight days before DR.. Dillon was slain
The son has been attending Kansas Uni
versity at Lawrence.
The youth was transferred from a
downtown police station to Clayton Jail
in st. Louis county, police saying that
the finding of DIR. Dillon's body in St.
Louis county gives the county authori-
ties jurisdiction.
Dillon was arrested April a, 1924,
charged with robbery in the first de-
gree, following the death Of George
Barnett. high school boy. who was kill
ed by city detective after he had com
mitted four highway robberies.
Dillon. however, denied the charge,
saying ne had left Barnett and had at
tended fraternity party at an exclu-
sive hotel. The charge was subsequent
ly dismissed.
The arrest last night followed an in
vestigation of alleged threats made
against the physician and by tracing
by city and count authorities of num-
erous telephone and professional calls.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
RIFFIANS HOLD
FRENCH POSTS
Natives Surround Five
Blockhouses on Out
posts of Morocco
(By The Associated Press.)

RABAT, French Morocco, May o.
Five Frexch blockhouses on the north
ern front, where General Colombat and
Colonel Freydenberg are attempting to
force back Abd-El- krim's Riffian tribes,
men. still are surrounded it was learn
ed today, and the relief columns will
be unable to reach them until rein
forced
The announcement was made from
the French headquarters here. which
added that provisioning of the block
house garrisons by the use of airplanes
was being successfully continued, and
that the needed reinforcements soon
would be available to advance to the
relief of the beleaguered outposts.
One French blockhouse which was
held by five Senegalese as part of the
French outposts near Aloulay. has
been destroyed by Riffian artillery,
French headquarters said today. 1t
denied rumors that the entire post and
garrisons of that section had been
captured.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
DE La HUERTA men
RETURN TO MEXICO

Evidently the supporters of the late
De la Huerta disturbance in Mexico
have been forgiven.
Recently some of those supporters,
who were in Brownsville, returned to
Mexico with she assurance from Pres
ident Gales that they would not be
molested if they continue to support
the present administration and if their
appearance in Mexico does not cause
trouble.
A number Of the former revolutionary
leaders are returning from Texas and
other parts of the country, and indica,
tions are that Mexico's factions are
forgetting the past and working for a
better country, it was said here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
CABINET APPROVES
CAILLAUX PLANS
(By The Associated Press.)

PARIS. May 9.-Finance Minister
Caillaux today was empowered by the
cabinet to make his financial plans a
question Of confidence before parlia-
ment. The cabinet approved the outline
of his proposals at it's morning session,
which was almost entirely devoted to
this subject.
M. Caillaux after the meeting said he
had promised not to reveal the exact
nature of his plans until his appearance
next Tuesday before the hnance com
mission Of the chamber Of deputies. In
fact, he added, he had not completed all
the details.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
Dimpled Knees Barred
In California Show
fRx The Associated Press J

BERKELEY, Calf, May 9.-Dimpled
knees and twinkling toes of fair women
students at the University of California
will not be one of the lures to attract
of the senior class in Greek theater on
the university campus next Saturday
night. President w. w. Campbell said
today that the young women perform
ers must wear stockings and skirts of a
length which will permit no unseemly
hiatus between lower hem and stocking
top.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
STRIKING MEXICO
MINERS SUFFERING
(By The Associated Press }

GUAYAMAS. Sonora, Mexico, May 8.
Suffering and hardship among approx
imately 1000 striking Mexican miners
Of the Ell Boleo properties in Lower
California have presented y serious sit
uation. it was declared in advices re-
ceived here.
Food in the mining community il re-
ported to be scarce and funds Of the la
Dor union have been exhausted
State troops have been guarding the
property for two weeks because of fear
of violence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09

SHERIFF is HAILED INTO
u. S. COURT FOR GIVING
X X
FREEDOM TO PRISONERS

RENO, New, May 9.-Because he
treated federal prisoners, sent to Fal-
ION county Jail, as his guests, Sheriff
j. b. Crane was hailed into United
States district court at Carson City
yesterday and fined $500 on contempt
charges.
The sheriff permitted his prisoners
to accompany him on arrests, to at
tend the movies alone at night and
to enjoy the freedom of the grounds
outside the jail
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
SHEEP FURNISH CUSHION
X *
FOR FALLING PLANE AND
Y n
DRIVER ESCAPES UNHURT

BALLINGER, Texas, May 9.-Fan-
ing in an airplane from height of
5000 feet and landing in a bunch of
sheep, killing a number of them, was
the experience of Roy Reeder, young
merchant of this city. He was re-
turning from West Texas chamber of
commerce convention at Mineral Wells
when a broken radiator caused water
to leak on the engine; killing the
motor BY keeping the plane right
side up with care" Reeder made the
landing safely. The accident hap
pened near Talpa
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
Prominent Engineers
Lost as Vessel Goes
DO1Uu On MiSSiSSippi
(By The Associated Press)

MEMPHIS Tenn- May 9-Caught the swring muddy cur
rent of the Mississippi she attempted ashore the
enment steamer NJ b. Norman of the engineering
fleet here TODAY lies IS feet of water just below Cohoma Land
ing Miss and with her in her waery lie than 20 of
excursion party that yesterday went for outing the
broad expanse of the Big Muddy
Among the and children who catapulated
into the turgid who remained there hed
with life extinct of the best known the
gneerng profession the South The list shows % known dead
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
FLORIDA TO BAR JAPs

TALLAHASSEE. Fla, May "a reso-
lation calling for an amendment to the
constitution to yclude Japanese from
the ownership of land in Florida was
adopted by the house today by vote
of SO to O.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
Natives to Get Severe
Lesson, Painleve Says

PARIS. May 9.-Premier Paul Pain
leve, who also is acting minister of
war. said today after the French cab
met meeting had discussed the situation
in Morocco. that "a severe lesson will
be given those who have invaded our
territory. We are acting in full ac-
cord with the British and Spanish gov
ernmentS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
TOO MUCH STATIC

Radio market reports were not able
to weather the Aatic today. and did not
Brown, the opd-ator reported this after
noon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-09
RETURNS TO AUSTIN

Mrs. c. Randolf has returned after a
visit here with Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.
whitman. She is Mrs. Willman's
mother, i.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-19
pie ltvcd!

pie lived
Tho plcturc.peoplc were all nod.
ding and bockoning TO tho Twins,
so Mister Blue Cap went on.
Sec! You may so anywhere you
wish, children. All the picture poo.
pie want YOU, Perhaps they will
tell YOU stories. Which picture do
you wish to visit first?"
Right opposite tho place where
tho Twins had been sitting, thore
was tho picture OF troe against
blue sky.
Up In the boughs n man was
lying, Ho had n brownish face and
q black beard, but now he lifted his
head and looked kindly at tho chill
lrcn and bcckoncd TO them.
"Whoeis thnt2" whispered Nick.
''Thc name Of tho picture Ia The
Watch" said Mister Blue Cap,
But II You go aud visit tho gentle.
man in tho troctop, no doubt he
VIII toll Jyou all about himself
why no Is lying in q trco and
everything"
let's CO." whispered Nick TO
Nancy. ~ think he looks kind and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-19

no really seems 10 want u.s.
"All rlght-1'll co." said Nancy.
But Mister Blue Cap must come,
too"
Sure, I shall" said tho tiny
fairyman. looking smaller than ever
In his enormous blue cap and cnor.
nous brass buttons. II have the
keys"
"1'ho lSeys-' exclaimed Nick,
What do You need keys for?"
with which TO open tho glass
doors into Picture Land said Mis-.
ter Blue Cap. Every picture is
behind glass, YOU know, and there
is n little secret lock IN every gold
frame that nobody knows about,
but me-"
Tho man in tho tree had come
down by this timo. He stood lust
behind tho glass OF his picture
country and kept motioning for tho
Twins to come. lie looked so kind
and interesting, IN spite OF his dark
skin and heavy beard, that Nancy
snid
Lets hurry, Nick lilo wants
MS ever so much. Como on, Mister
Blue Cap. We're ready"
Up the steps wont Mister Blue
Cap and thrust n key into n tiny
lock In tho gold frame.
Instantly the gluss.swung out and
the children stopped into tho pic.
ture--or rather into n beautiful
country whero the blue sen could
be seen In the distance rolling It's