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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
Denounce Attacks on
Cooperative Movement

WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. Sop
position to artificial stimulation of CO.
operative marketing associations by
government aid was voiced in resolu-
IONS adopted today by the National
council Of farmers cooperative market
ing associations.
The council went on record as oppos-
ed any special favoritism or subsidy
and declared it had nothing to ask from
the government except a sympathetic
understanding and administration of the
laws and regulations already in force
for supervision Of cooperative organiza-
tions."
A resolution pettioning congress to
direct the federal trade commission to
investigate charges of a boycott of CO.
operatives by the American tobacco
company and the Imperial Tobacco COM
pany of Great Britain was adopted.
Another denounced attacks made upon
the cooperative movement and it's ,ead-
ers" by Henry Ford through his news
papers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08

Major ]. L. Schley, United States dis
trict engineer in charge of the Calves
ton district, will be in Brownsville Mon
day for meeting with Valley inter
csts in connection with the harbor stu
alton.
b. A. O'Brien Wednesday afternoon
received a telegram from the engineer
stating that he would be in Corpus
Christi this week end, and that II con-
ference was desired in Brownsville he
could be here Monday morning. Mr.
O'Brien wired back inviting tlm TO
come
In the meantime plans will be made
for the meeting, which is expected to be
attended by all those who have been
active in the harbor proposition.
Mr.. O'Bsien expected TO leave Browns
VILE this afternoon-eon trip IN con,
ncction with the harbor, but VIII
he back in he city By the day OF the
meeting, Monday.
The dredge on the inner channei at
Brazos Island is now ready to move
according to advces from Point Isabel
hut the situation has be.n much relleV-
cd by the receipt by Mr.. O'Brien OF the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
VALLEY MAN ON
RIVER BOARD
w. E. Anderson Named
Member Of Body on
Water Division

W. f. Anderson Of San Benito, former
city manager of Brownsville and since
with irrigation works in the Valley as
engineer, has been appointed a member
Of the American end of the commission
to determine the division of waters ol
the Rio Grande.
The annCuncemt mt was contained in
a telegram received by ID. A. O'Brien OF
Brownsville from United States Senator
Earle b. Mayficld.
The other members Of the American
end Of the commission are DR.. Elwood
Mead, chief of the United States Re
cIamaticn Service, and Major General
Lansing H. Beach. retired, former chief
of amy engineers.
Mr.. Anderson. reached over the
telephone today at his home in San
Benito, said that it will b. tn purpose
of the American commission to gather
a great amount of data and informa-
tion on the use Of the waters Of the
Rio Grandc for irrigation in the Lower
Rio Grande Vallcy.
when this data is gathered we win
meet with he Mexican commission to
cndeavor to arrive at a plan for the
euuitab2. use Of the waters Of the Rio
Grande below Font Quitman. There has
always been a certain amount of uncer-
tainty on this question. 1t is our hope
that this plan of a joint commission
will lead TO scme sort of plan for
storage Of tho flood waters of the river
for use AZ needed.
Mr.. Anderson said that he has not
been informed as to the identity OF
the Mexican commission. or whe ther
it has been named. He said that he is
awaiting the arrival of more definite
instructions from Washington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
GAS EXPLOSION
INJURIES Is MEN
.Cincinnati's East End Is
Thrown Into Excite
ment Today

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 8.-More
than Is workmen were injured and
damage estimated at $4,000 caused
when leaking gas in the main off-take
header leader exploded in the east end
plant of the Union Gas and Electric
company here today. Four valves which
led into the 12-foot water gas sets lei
go at one time.
The thunderous explosion terrorized
100 or more workers and thousands OF
east end residents. Windows were
broken in hundreds Of homes.
Uniniured workmen ran from the
plant because they feared huge
storage tank containing 1,175,000 cubic
feet of gas might explode. Co.,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
Weather Conditions

The weather was mostly cloudy and
unsettled over the southern, eastern,
and far northwestern states at the
morning observation, and generally fair
over the balance Of the country. Light
scattered precipitation occurred since
last report in the east Gulf states, Ten
nessee, the upper Ohio Valley, Montana.
and on the north Pacific coast. 1t
was considerably colder this morning
practically throughout the great cen
trail valleys, and colder from the Pains
states southwark into northern and CEN
trail Texas. Rising barometric pressure
and considerably lower temperatures
in the far Canadian Northwest indicate
the probable formation of another cold
wave in that region.
The lowest temperature last night at
Texas stations ranged from 90 al Am
arillo to 65 at Brownsville,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
TESTIMONY OF
COMMISSIONERS
HEARD IN Case
Starck and Kowalski
Give Stand in Letting
Contract to w. l..
Pearson e Co.

recounting Of the incidents leading
up to the letting Of the city paving con-
tract to w. l.. Pearson and company,
and questions attempting to bring out
whether a contractor can bid intelligt Mt
~ on street paving work in which the
amount of the paving and the exact
streets are not designated, were the
outstanding points this morning in the
trial of the paving injunction case be-
fore District Judge w. B. Hopkins.
Commissioner John G.. Starck was the
first witness on the stand this morning
and in answer to questions by the de-
fense counsel he related the incidents
in the commissioners meeting when the
contract was let. Mr.. Starck said that
the commissioners had discussed the
question of street paving previous to
the advertising for bids, and that it
was understood among the commission
crs that St. Charles and Eighth streets
were to be paved He said later that
these two streets comprise three-fourths
of the paving program in the contract
let.
AS a memDef OF tHe Cily COIiiuio
sion. what was your opinion as to which
bid was best for the city," asked Judge
Graham.
81 knew Mr.. Tanm was doing his
first paving work at Harlingen. and in
view of the contracts we have had III
the past with Pearson. and after. exam
ining the bids, I felt that Mr.. Pearson's
hid was the best" said Mr.. Starck.
HAS the fact that some cf the com
missoners have property on any of the
streets to be paved had anything to do
heretofore in the letting of paving con-
tracts:
Consider Only City
81 have never taken into considera'
ton who owned property on streets on
which contracts were let. but considered
the need of the city" Mr.. Starch
mentioned that Tenth street Vas paved
out 20 the Peoples Ice & Mfg. Co. not
for the purpose Of serving that interest
alone, but all Of the concerns along the
street and near the freight depot.
In the cross examination by Judge
Taylor. Mr. Starck said that he is 4
contractor on plumbing and electrical
work, and when asked if he required to
know the location and the size of job
before he bid on it. replied that he did
''Do you mean to say Mr.. Starck,
that it is necessary to know the size OF
the job and the location before you can
bid intelligently on plumbing. but it is
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08


This means the case will be heard on
oral arguments by the special bench.
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. ,8.-The first
supreme court in the United States
composed of women was sworn in here
today as special bench to try case
involving title to Woodmen of the
World property in Ell Paso county.
The regular members Of the court
disqualified Themselves because they
are members Of this lodge or affiliated
lodges and Governor Pat NJ. Neff, hon
orng the first woman governor of the
state, appointed three women to hear
the case.
The three special justices are Mrs.
Hortense Ward Of Houston, chief JUS
tice; Miss Ruth Brazzill of Galveston,
and Miss Hattie L. Henenberg of Dallas,
associate justices.
The women justices conferred with
Governor Neff in his office, where
they received their commissions, which
were adorned with the gold seal of the
state and had the appearance OF col
lege diplomas. After conversation with
the governor they repaired to the con-
sultation room Of the supreme court,
where they were met by Chief Justice
Cureton and Associate Justices Green
wood and Pierson, regular members OF
the court. Dan Moody, new attorney
general and Fred Connerly, court clerk,
were present, with other officials of
the court.
Mr.. Connerly presented the official
oath while John Johnson, secretary OF
the governor, introduced the women to
the court.
The three special justices were ad
ministered the oath of office by Chief
Justice Cureton. 1t is the same oath
Mrs. Ferguson will take and provides
that the officials must swear she never
fought duel.
None Of the women raised her hand
as is customary among men when TAX
ing an oath Of office.
Judge Cureton explained to the wom
en- the rules of court procedure and in
structed them in the order in which
the points in an application for writ OF
error should be considered. He gave
Mrs. Ward, as chief justice three rub
Der stamps with which to indicate their
ruling in papers. One stamp is RE-
fused" meaning application is refused.
another is dismissed" meaning the
court has determined that the case was
properly decided or that there is no
grounds for appeal, and the third is
granted"
If the application is granted the case
will be submitted to the special court
on oral arguments, with the women ac-
tually sitting on the supreme bench.
They gathered this morning around
long table in Judge Greenwood's office
to consider the law in the case. Great
book cases containing legal works sur
rounded them. They will occupy the
bench in the supreme court room for
only few minutes when they announce
their decision.
The case calls in question legality Of
the state law on registration OF deeds
and trust agreements.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
FASCIST REGIME OF
MUSSOLINI 'ASSAILED
(Bv The Associated Press.)

ROME. Jan. S.-At plenary meet
ing Of the deputies Of the Aventine OPP
position, held this morning, it was de-
rided 10 continue to abstain from par
liamentary work as sign of protest
against the fascist government of Pre-
micr Mussolini.
The meeting. attended by 80 deputies,
also sent out a message to the coun-
try violently deYiouncing the fascist
regime and setting forth the reasons
of the opposition why the coming cleo
tions should not be conducted by the
present government,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
Opposes Mrs. Kahn in
California Election

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. Jan. 8.-The
petition Of Raymond A. Burr. San
Francisco, was on file here today as a
candidate for congress at the special
election next February to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of Julius
Kahn, late representative from the
fourth congressional district of Cali
fornia. Two candidates are in the field
now. Mrs. Florence Kahn, widow of
the late congressman, filed some time
ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
100000 Suit Filed
Against Oil Concern

SHERMAN. Texas, Jan. 8.-Eldrdge
Price, oil promoter Of Whitesboro, Tex
as, has filed in he 10Th district court
of Cooke county suit against the big
Indian Oil and Development, alleging
breach of contract and asking $4,000
damages. This company recently brought
in a discovery well in eastern Cooke
county and has several thousand acres
Of land under lease in that county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
MAN ARRESTED

Guadalupe Oliveira, wanted since The
last term of district criminal court on
an indictment returned against him by
the grand jury was arrested last night
by Deputy Sheriff Jim Collins, and is
being held for the next term of court
The indictment charges violation Of the
Dean liquor law.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
Laredo -Tampico Phone
Line Is New Project

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 8.Direct telc-
phonic communication between Tampico
and tahc United States is 10 be inaug-
urated, perhaps within months time,
a contract having been signed by the
state depai tment Of Tamaulipas and the
Mexican Telephone company of Boston
for establishment Of long distance lines
BY way of Laredo. Work on the lines
will soon start, dispatches say.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
BRITISH AND U. S.
HAVE ANOTHER TALK
(Rv The Associated Press

PARIS, JAN 8.-The British chancellor
Of the exchequer, Winston Churchill and
James A. Logan. Jr., of the American
delegation to the inter allied financial
conference, had another talk this morn
ing. Afterward it was reported their
negotiation seeking to ircn out tho An
glo- American differences were proceed
ing normally.
Mr. Logan later went to the Offices OF
the American delegation where he dis
cussed the problems with Ambassador
Kellogg.
WASHINGTON, ID. g., Jan. .-Secre-
tary Mellon indicated today he would
delay for the present at least calling
the debt commission to consider the IN
formal suggestions of Finance Mlnistef I
Clementcl in connection with the French
debt.
The secretary declined to indicate
whether there would be a reply to the
French official or to say what the mex
move would be.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
Girl Students Flee for


of the dormitory above the third floor
and had spread so far that the flames
could not be quelled The girls all es-
capped without injury
The girls lost virtually all their be,
longings except scanty clothing grabbed
in their hasty flight. Men students will
tuIn over Mood Hall to the co-eds and
take quarters in private residences. The
destroyed building will be replaced i'm
mediately. it was announced at George
town
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
Racer Marries in Jail,
His Nemesis Best Man

SANTA ANA, Jan. 8.-Cliff Bergere.
automobile dirt track racer, was married
at the county Jail here yesterday after
ten day Jail sentence was imposed on
him for speeding. Ramona Shapp, di-
vorcee of Hollywood, was the bride, and
Henry Warner, captain Of county
motorcycle officers who arrested Ber-
gere was best man,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
tBy The Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Jan. 8.-Two
hundred young women were forced to
flee for their lives when fire broke out
in the women's dormtory at the South
western University at Georgetown at 4
o'clock this morning.
The dormitory, built at a cost Of more
than 100000 was burned and several
residences were endangered by flames
because of high winds.
The fire originated under the, roof
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
AMERICAN ARTIST DIES

NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 8.-George
Wesley Bellows. American artist, died
today Of appendicitis. His work,
thoroughly American, ranged from
studies of prize fights to portraiture
and won him several awards.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
Fissure Discovered
Following Tremors
(By The Associated Press.)

EAST BRIDGEWATER, Mass, Jan
8.-A fissure in the earth two inches
wide and forty feet long was discover
ID here after the earth tremors which
affected Eastern Massachusetts and
Southern New Hampshire. The fissure
is on top Of hill on Bedford street
The hill itself is above known rocs
ledge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
SWALLOWS REAL PEARL
x X X
TO CURE HIS HICCOUGH;
X X X
REMEDY is SUCCESSFUL

ARKANSAS CITY, Kans., Jan. s.
Swallowing genuine pearl cured Louis
Goochs, Greek confectioner here of
hiccoughs after he had suffered several
days. The pearl, belonging to a string
insured for $4,000, was furnished by
MIS- Harry Davis who remembered the
remedy having been used successfully
in Roumania, where she formerly lived
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
FRAU WAGNER SERIOUSLY ILL

RAYREUTH, Bavaria, Jan. 8.-Thc
condition of Frau Wagner. widow Of
Richard Wagner, the great composer, is
giving rise to grave apprehension
among relatives and friends of the fam
lily.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
THE WEATHER

Brownsville and vicinity: Mostly
cloudy tonight and Friday. probably
showers; colder tonight.
East Texas: Partly cloudy to cloudy
tonight and Friday; probably showers
in thouth portion; colder tonight except
in northwest portion. Light northerly
to easterly winds on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
Missouri Treasury is to
Undergo an Inquiry
(By The Associated Press.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-, Jan. 8.-An
Investigation Of funds in the state
treasury was ordered today in reso-
luton adopted in the senate. The reso-
luton was introduced by Senator Will
lam Il. Painter, democrat, president
protein, and a committee of five SEN
ators was appointed to make the in
veStigatiOn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
Prohibition Probe Is
Behind Closed Doors

WASHINGTON. d. c., Jan. 8.-Under
the leadership Of Senator Watson, re-
publican, Indiana. administration in
vestigation of the prohibition enforce
ment unit behind closed doors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
Sworn in as Governor,
And Resigns Forthwith
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.)
HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. S.-GovernOr
Hiram Bingham resigned this forenoon
less than "a hours after his inaugura-
tion yesterday and was sworn in as
United States senator.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
DALLAS COURT HAS FIRE

DALLAS. Tex, Jan. Sire in the
basement of the Dallas county court
house last night damaged considerably
store room and contents next to the
boiler compartment. The loss is small.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
ARMS TREATY IS
NOT VIOLATED,
SAYSCO0LlDCE
Administration Doesn't
Regard Modernization
as Conflicting With
Arms Conference
(By The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 8.--Con-
gress was informed today that the ad-
ministration does not regard the much
debated proposal to modernize Ameri-
can battleships as conflicting with the
arms treaty, but that President Cool
idge believes both the mode erniZation
program and certain proposed new con
siruction would conflict with his policy
of economy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08

WASHINGTON ID. G., Jan 8.-Al-
though he declared tie navy depart
ment wanted a navy that would accord
with the 5-5-3 ratio all down the line,
Secretary Wilbur told the house nava.
committee today that because Of tn"
administrations economy policy he
could not recommend gun elevate n
program nor endorse pending ST.
100000 bill for new construction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08

could not recommend gun elevate n
program nor endorse pending ST.
100000 bill for new construction.
WASHINGTON, ID. C., Jan. S.-Secre-
tary Hughes in Il letter read today to
the house naval committee, took the
position that elevation of guns on Am
erican capital ships would not violate
the arms treaty although it might have
the unfortunate effect of tending to
promote naval competition.
The letter also recited that while
Great Britain had taken the view that
the alterations proposed would be vio-
lation Of the treaty, Japan took the OPP
position.
Mr. Hughes. wrote the committee in
response to a resolution asking whethe T
any protests against the elevation pro-
gram had been made by foreign powers.
The British ambassador, he said, on
March Is, 1923, had brought up the sub
ject, earnestly appealing" % the state
department. against any alteration Of
the present gun elevations and giving
positive assurances that no such al
terations Rad been made on any British
capital ship after its commission.
The British view, the secretary SAID,
was that the changes proposed in Am
erican ships would constitute major
alteral ions prohibited by the treaty.
Mr.. Hughes agreed with the Japan
csc opinion that they should be regard
ed rather as minor alterations" not
violating the treaty. but he added that
he realized they might tend toward a
revival of competition out of harmony
with the well established position OF
the United States.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08
HOUST0NIAN IS
Chief JUSTICE
OF TRIBUNAL
Compose Special Bench
to Try Woodmen of
World Case; Regular
Court Disqualified
(By The Associated Press.) J

AUSTIN. Tex, Jan. 8.-The special
supreme court of women membcrs de-
cided today TO grant writ of error in
the johnson VS.. Darr case. after a
short consultation over the matter.
This means the case will be heard on
oral arguments by the special bench.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-08

~ to IL b. p. Fairbanks Morse and
Hreuger Atlas Oil Engines in stock.
Centrifugal Pumps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-15
Handsome Fur Coats
Lower Priced

~ 5000 Beige Cara 600 *
cul Jacquettes. Friday
~ sos Sealine dyed &O5 M
COney) Jacquettes. Friday
% $3.50 &c.. Marmot S49.75
Cd $3.50 Sealine dyed COneyl
;,aeq"e cite. squirrel col S49.75
a. $3.50 SeaIine dyed COney)
Jacque tes, squirrel $40 *
trimmed. Friday. ......
% S25O.OO Muskrat Coat, C1Q5
skunk trimmed Friday.
~ S165 MuslIrat Coats, &1OS
skunk collar Friday.
~ $685. Natural SPUR &EO
rel Coat. Friday. .......
SECOND FLOOR.