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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
Prison MedicO Admits
PyiUnte Practice, False
Corn Report Revealed

. live medicine and always tried to ex.
anime each convict. He said he livec
at the Ramsey farm. but he'd an office
and private practice in Brazoria.
Since the new regulations went in
to effect January first. | visit each
camp on the farm once daily" He said
he used TO visit each camp twice week.
ly but kept in touch with the camps by
telephone. He said his salary since
January l has been $50 per month.
Doctor In Business
He said he was graduated from Louis
vile Medical college in 1892 and had
never taken any postgraduate work.
On cross examination bv RcI esenta.
tive Irwin he declared that no COM
plants had been made of sick convicts
being worked. Mrs. J. 4. King. chair
man of the prison advisory board told
Of filing complaint with Dr.. Hampil
and he recalled the incident.
lie said he has operated small drug
store st Brazoria for Is years, but
denied that he had sold drugs to the
prison system. or issued prescriptions
for convicts which were filled at his
establishment. lie said he did not have
any prison system drugs in his store.
He said he had been with the prison
system for p years.
''IIavc YOU ever treated prisoner
WHO has been punished too severely
Mr. Irwin asked.
Yes, sir" he rcplicd. 81 found a
convict in field that hed been struck
with shot gym by prison guard. We
fired the guard"
In his testimony Mr.. WhatIey first
made statement ''to explain the miss
ing corn" testified to by NJ. +. Boyle.
prison auditor Mr.. Whatlev admitted
he had reported less corn than was or
the farm. but srid he had done it ito
keep the commissioners from moving
II to some other farm.
Admits False Report
"Whcn Mr.. Boglc and Mr.. Martin
(prison accountant) were at the farm
we measured the corn and they said
had fifty thousa:d bushels, but | told
them that | had only 25,000 bushels.
About a month later I reported | had
1000 bushels | had more corn than
that, but wanted to be sure | would
have enough on the farm to feed the
stock and for planting.
He denied that he had hauled the
corn off at night and requested the
commission to make Mr.. Boyle state
where he got this information.
You knew that your inventory was
incorrcct?" Mr.. Irwin asked
eyes, sir" Whatley replied.
Asked why hc had made this report
he said tho preceding manager had re-
pcrted mere than ne had on hand and
the commissioners had moved some oi
it to other farms. and he did not have
enough for seed.
"Whcn I took charge of the farm
there was no feed on hand. but if | had
known this was comm. up ] would have
reported correctly" he said. lic salo
he knew nothing about the report that
was 10 have been discharged January
Il. brt said he was fired from the pri-
son system in 1903 for whipping con-
vict and had bccn placed upon the
"black list.
GLOW did YOU get back in the SER
vice." Irwin asked.
After the Colquitt administration
had a kinsman on the prison commits
sion and he put me on, Whatiey sald
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
RADIO COMMITTEE
CONTINUES TO WORK

The committee in charge Of arrange
mcnts for the installation of a radio
biOadcastng station in Brownsville win
probably complete arrangements for the
.stgfion and close contract for its in
stallaton early this week, according to
IA statement made late Yesterday by
Lee B. james, chairman of the commit
tee.
This statement was made by Mr..
James following a meeting of the COM
mittee yesterday afternoon, at which
time the progress of the campaign was
checked up. The total amount pledged
was not announced as several large
rlcdg"s are pending, and the total that
is availble for use in the radio fund
is not known exactly.
However, members Of the committee
expressed the belief that the contract
for installation of a radiocasting sta
tion here will bc let early this week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
Governors Son, Speedey,
Jailed; Says Deserved 1t

marked with smile, when gov
erner's son is sent here to keep US
company"
Young Donahey was plainly en-
barrasscd Although he posed for
newspaper photographers from behind
the bars, he did not seem to relish
the task
They offered ME the privileges of
the run around, he said, but |
asked them to give me cell and lock
me up. Then | could have seclusien.
The qoungster does not doubt that
he will have to complete his sentence.
Dad won't do anything for me-" he
said with trace Of smile. He
seemed proud of the fact that his
father, Ohio's governor, would not set
the law aside in favor of his own son.
Dads right, the tow headed
youngster continued. He had warn
ed me about driving, and | disobeyed
him. Now you see where | am.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
EmQimeev Named Alaskan
Governor Is Overwhelmed

Parks he thought there was no man
better posted on Alaskan affairs and
urged him to lose no time in accept
ing.
Still dubious Parks wanted to know
if the commissioner could tell him
why he had been selected, and if they
(the president and Secretary Works.
had confidence in his ability.
Mr.. Spry at length convinced the
engineer that they" and he regarded
the choice as the best that could have
been made.
IL wonder if | could have the rest
of the afternoon off," Mr.. Parks
asked at the close of the interview.
Permission was given and he left the
interior department after he had
told Secretary Work he was prepared
to accept the governorship.
Mr.. Parks is az years old and
bachelor. His parents live in Denver.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
Writers Blamed for
Rumors About Collins
(By Tho Associated Press.)

CAVE CITY, KY, Feb. l4.-Brig. Gen
cral II. II. Dcnhardt, Lieut.. Governor Of
Kentucky and in supreme command of
the Floyd Collins rescue effort, tonight
issued 1900 word statement laying the
blame for circulation Of rumo-T that
Collins might not be in the cave, cur
rent last Sunday, February 8, on cor
respondent for Chicago newspaper
which one, | do not know"
General Denhardt said this CORE
spondcut came to him Sunday evening
saying he planned to make these ru-
mors the basis Of story, and General
Denhardt protested strongly against it.
He said the days of fake journalism
were not passed and | told him held
views to the contrary. General Den
hardt's statement said Il believe he
and companion newspaper man were
Continued on page %
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
San Antonio Woman
Dies of Pistol Wound
(Bv The Associated Press.)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 14-Mrs
James Callaghan, wife of a former as
sistant district attorney Of BeXar coun-
ty and daughter-in-law of the late May
or Bryan Callaghan, died on the operat-
ing table at local hospital at noon
today, few minutes after she had been
wounded in the temple by bullet from
a SO caibre pistol.
At the time she was wounded, NOV
ing van crew was loading furniture and
personal belongings Of Callaghan from
the home. Mrs. Callaghan had been
walking up and down on the front porch
while the furniture was being removed.
Employees of the van had just left
the porch with some of the furniture
for the wagon when the heard the shot.
They saw Mrs. Callaghan reeling and
rushed to her aid. A pistol was on the
floor Of the porch
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
MAYOR Stays
SON-IN-LAW in
WICHITAFALLS
Girl Wife Had Sent for
> Husband When Faith
er Fires Fatal Bullet;
Divorce Suit Pending
(By The Associated Press.)

WICHITA FALLS, Texas, Feb. IA
Frank Collier, mayor Of this city. to-
night shot and killed his son-in-law. +.
L. Robertson. oil company employe.
Collier Immediately surrendered to of
ficers and was released on $4,000 bond.
A suit for annulment il pending be-
tween Mrs. Robertson and her husband.
The Robertsons were married last
summer in Cotton county, Oklahoma,
she at that time being under l8 years of
age. Robertson was but II, members
Of his family said
Tonight Robertson received teic-
phone CALI from the girl to come to her.
Accompanied by his mother. he was
leaving his home when Mayor Collier
and Mrs. Collier drove up. Mayor Col
lier called Robertson to his car. 1t IS
said, and the shooting followed soon
after. Three shots entered Robeftson's
body, one passing through his heart.
Death was almost instantaneous. Rob-
ertson's wife arrived on the scene just
as his body was being placed in an am
bulance.
Collier is serving his second term as
mayor. He was formerly in the retail
clothing buisnes here and is welF known
in sport circles. He would make no
statement concerning the shooting.
The petition in, the suit for the an@
nulment Of the marriage Of Robertson
and Mary Francis Collier. which was
filed by the parents of the girl, alleged
that both were under age.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
PROPOSE new
SENATE COURT
T0CLEAR JIM
lmpeached Governor Ex-
presses Belief T h a t
Amnesty Measure Be-
fore House Is Legal
(By The Associated prcss)


AUSTIN, Tex, Feb. 14.-Possibilitv of
"""ther Ferguson senate impeachment
court to absolve James T.. Ferguson
from the impeachment of 1917, loomcd
tonight as senate members discussed
this new step.
Several senators believed that this
would be the most important matter for
consideration by the senate during the
coming week.
MI. Ferguson today said he believed
such move would be legal and that he
would welcome it, intimating that his
friends in the senate alIeady had agreed
TO push it,
He declared his belief that the am
nesty measure, passed last Tuesday by
the senate and now before the house, is
legal despite the opinion of Attorney
General Dan Moody to the contrary.
He said that he favored passage Of the
amnesty bill in addition to the inn
peachment court move. Lawyers advis-
ing Mr.. Ferguson have agreed that it
would be legal for the senate. on it's
own motion. to resolve itself again into
court Of impeachment and by resolu-
tion reverse the judgment in 1917. ac-
cordinc to Ferguson. The former gov
crnor declared he favored any and all
me rs that would rchabilitate him
politically, but was not enthusiastic
over n proposed constitutional amend
ment, as this, in his opinion, would en-
tail large expense on the people. make
necessary a summer campaign and again
arouse acrimonious personalities.
believe the senate can again, by r"
solving itself into a court. reverse he
judgment" he said. 1T wouldn't make
me mad if they should try it. The con
stitutional amendment would not give
me much relief"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
(By The Associated Press,


SUGARLAND, Tex, Feb. 1.-THE
pendulum of prison regulations swung
TO the other side Of the arc today when
the joint investigating committee visit
cd the Ncff Iloncr farm near here.
where iIon bars and reports of brutal
ity had been the, rule, the committee
looked in upon the prison land Of
honor trust and confidence.
During the visit. the committee held
Il brief fornnl session and heard testi-
mony sof Doctor {. {. Hampil Of Bra
zogia, physician for the Ramsay farm
and F. W. Whatlcy, its manager, two
prison officials whose names were
placed bcfolc the committee by Repre-
sentative T. X. Irwin with the decara-
tion that he would subsequently de-
mand their discharge from the service.
Doctor IIampil denied statements that
he had permitted convicts to work in
the fields while suffering with fever.
He declared that he practiced preven-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
File Claims Against
Mexico, Sheppard Says
Try The Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Eeb. 14.-ln
statement today Senator Morris Shep-
pard called attention Of those holding
claims aagnst Mexico arising out OF
revolutions and other disturbed con-
ditions to the fact that they nsust have
them on file by August 18, 1925. If they
are to be determined by the general
claims commission. Claimants, which
are said to number several thousand IN
Texas. were advised to communicate
with Commissioner Henry w. Anderson
as to the proper procedure in their
cases
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
Louisiana, Arkansas
Crude Prices Hiked
(By The Associated Press.)

SHREVEPORT. La. Feb. l4~-Advance
in price Of all grades OF north louisiana
and South Arkansas crude oils predicted
by the Shreveport Times Friday morn
ing was posted by the Standard Oil
company of Louisiana today effective at
o'clock this morning and raises the
price Of all grades except ,Smack-overl
and Cotton Valley 25 cents per barrel
These two grades were raised ID cents.
The advance is the fourth in as many
weeks the four adding 10 cents to the
price prevailing January | and approx
mately $4,000 to the daily income of.
producers in this territory. Il
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
THE WEATHER

/, EAST TEXAS: Sunday partly cloudy
showers near east coast; Monday CLOUDY
and unsettled. colder in northwest por-
ton.
WEST TEXAS: Sunday and Monday
partly cloudy to unsettled colder IN
north portion Monday.
LOUISIANA: Sunday cloudy, local
showers in east and south portions
cooler in north portion; Monday partly
cloudy.
ARKANSAS: Sunday partly cloudy;
showers in extreme east portion; Mon
day partly cloudy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
President of Closed
Bank Severely Beaten

GALLATIN, Mo-, Feb. 14.-Gcorge Il.
Koch formerly president Of the closed
Peoples Exchange bank of Jamcsport
near here, was attacked by mob and
severely beaten here today. He was
placed in motor car and rushed to
Gallatin, where he was put in jail on
a grand jury indictment returned here
today charging grand larceny
Koch resigned Of the JamcspOrt bank
January ! at the request Of the board of
directors. short time afterward the
bank was closed and placed in the
hands of a state examiner, at the re-
quest Of the directors. Closing Of the
Peoples Exchange bank was the second
blow to Jamcsport depositors. The Bank
Of Jamesport was closed about two
years ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
SENATE VOTES FUND
FOR LABOR BOARD

(Ry The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 1i.--Thc
senate today refused to eliminate ap-
preparations for tie railroad labor
board from the independent offices sup
ply bill.
A motion by Senator Howell, republl-
can, Nebraska, to throw out an appro-
priation for the board was defeated. AZ
to 2l, after debate occupying all OF
today's session and most Of yesterdays.
The amendment was supported by
five republicans, Brookhart, Iowa;
Gooding, Idaho: Johnson, California;
Howell and Norris. Nebraska, and the
two farmer-labor members of Minnesota,
Shipstead and Johnson.
Twelve democrats opposed the pro-.
pOsal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
OFFICER WOUNDED

ST. LOUIS, Mo. Feb. I.-Detectivc
Frank b. Harris, 35 years old. was shot
and critically wounded tonight by ne
gro who subsequently was shot by an
other officer. The shooting is under
stood to have taken place while the Of
fccr was investigating shooting in
the neghbO hood.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
fRv The Associated Press.)


COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. IA tow
headed kid Of Is summers, his auburn
curly hair now slightly rumpled from
excitement, rests in tiny cell at
city prison here tonight and wonders
If he will be able to attend religious
services tomorrow.
The kid is the son of Governor Vic
Donahey of Ohio, and that he is serv-
ing a three day Jail sentence for
automobile speeding, seems not to
worry the youngster so much as
whether he will be able to maintain
his habit of attending church services
on Sunday.
1t was bad day for the work
house division with its score of vaga-
bonds, gamblers. bootlegers and petty
thieves.
This is getting to be classy
place" one inmate of the prison re-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
Nurmi Hangs Up New
Record in Two-Mile

NEW YORK. N. Y. Feb. l4.-Paavo
Nurmi, great runner Of Finland, to-
night accomplished what had been con-
sidered an impossible task for human.
being when he ran to a new worlds
record of minutes So l-5 in two
mile race.
Nurmi also established a new mark
for | "a miles which he reached in
seven minutes, 81 2-5 seconds. better
ing his old time record by four seconds
at this point.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
VTNIOITE PUZZLE

PIKEVILLE, KY. Feb. 14.-An unique
crossword puzzle appeared today in the
Pike County News, the solution being
the announcement Of the engagement OF
Miss Katherine Langley, daughter OF
Representative John W. Langley to
James G. Bentley of this city. The
wedding date was set for next month.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
(Bv The Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, d. G., Feb Ia
Coming unexpectedly, the nomination
Of George Alexander Parks to be gov
ernor of Alaska, took the senate by
Surprise today, but to say it sur
prised Mr.. Parks would be putting it
mildly. He was overwhelmed.
The six foot mining engineer, who
had just arrived to make one of his
periodic reports on the Alaskan field
service, dropped his work and hast
ened to the office of Commissioners
Spry Of the general land office, who
has been his superior for the past
four years.
Mr.. Commissioner" said the Colo
radoan, who obviously was upset, I'm
at loss. Think Of it, governor Of
Alaska. Why, that's big job. Do
you think | could swing it,"
Commissioner Spry assured Mr..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
HOPPE LOSING

NEW YORK, N. Y. Feb. l4.-Robert
L. Cannefax. of St. Louis, worlds three
cushion billiard champion, tonight was
leading Willie Hoppe Of New York,
worlds 1872 balkline champion, 120 to
100 at the end Of the first days play
in the special 600 point three cushion
match
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
Cleveland Station to
Be 50 Stories High
(Bv The Associated Press.)

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Feb. IA SO
story tower-the second tallest building
in the worlds to be the crowning fea-
ture Of Cleveland's S60,000,000 Union
Eerminal development.
This tower will rise 708 feet above
the concourse floor of the new Union
station and overlook the public square
Formal announcement of the termin-
al tower plans came from the Van
Sweringen Offices today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
MOTHER DIES; GIRL, Is,
\: X y:
LEADS RAID ON SALOON
X \. X
WHERE LIQUOR WAS SOLD

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. H.
Finding her mother dead in bed, %
year old girl early today led a police
raid on saloon where she asserted
her mother had obtained a pint Of
liquor last night. The bartender was
arrested and held pending analysis or
the liquor.
Coroner Patton declared that should
death be found due to alcoholism,
the vendor of the liquor would be held
for murder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
ALIENS DEPORTED

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 14.-Twen-
ty-four aliens, largely Italians, were de-
norted today on two vessels which made
first half sailings from this port and
;mmiqration authorities at Galveston
district office here are preparing to re-
ceive another large deportation party
early next week from points as far west
as the Pacific coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
Bus in Washington
Kills Invalid Soldier
(Rv The Associated Press.O

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Feb. 14.-Licut-
enant Colonel Robert II. Love was kill
ed today by an automobile bus operat-
ing near the Walter Reed hospital
where he was patient. eli had been
ordered to the hospital from Fort
Clark. Texas. where he was serving with
the Fifth cavalry. During the World
war he commended the 312th ar,runI-
tion train organized at Camp Pike, Ark.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
NOT ALLOWED TO DRIVE

BALTIMORE, Nd, Feb. l4-H. BIRD
Brushwood. a deaf mute. has been
denied the right to drive an automobile
in Maryland. decision was handed
down today by the circuit court o.
Hartford county. which passed on an
appeal from Brushwood.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
u. of T. Beats Rice
BY 20 to Is Score
(By The Associated Press.)

HOUSTON. Tex. Feb. lathe Texas
University Longhorns defeated Rice ~
to 16 here tonight on basket ball court
improvised in a dance hall. Despite the
slippery footing the game was fast. Es-
nuival. who accounted for ten points for
Texas. was the individual offensive star,
while Foster Of the Longhorns and Ray
for Rice played excellent defensive
games.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-15
MAN FOUND DEAD

DALLAS, Tex. Feb. l4.-A man be-
li,vcd to be Jack Hill, "A. was found
dead in his room today. He formerly
was watchman for a pjeweiry COM
pany Death is believed to have Dceh
due to natural causes.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-14
SHIELD POLICY
PROTECTING
MILLIONS
National Life, Accident
Has "a Branch Offices
in Fl States.

The National Life and Accident In
surance company with "a branch Of
fees in 81 states is fsvorably known
today by millions as the The Shield
Company.
1t has for its slogan, Shielding Mil.
lions-Are We Shielding You?" and
the company has more than 100000
people insured and protected with
Shield policies.
II writes all forms of industrial life,
on babies from one day old and up,
health and accident insurance on the
industrial, monthly premium and an
nual payment plans. Ordinary life in
all modern forms is written by The
Shield Company. 1t is proud of the
fact that it has policy for every hui
man need.
STRONG ORGANIZATION.
The Shield Company ranks among
the so strongest life insurance COM
panies of more than 800 American
companies. It closed the year 1924 in
23rd place on volume of new business
paid for. 1t has the largest industrial,
health and accident business in force
in the world and ranks second among
ell companies doing health and acct.
dent business on premium income, say
the managers. The Shield Company is
fifth among all companies on total
number of policies in force.
There are more than $500 home Of.
flee and field employees. 1t does bust
ness in 81 states.
MANY TEXAS BRANCHES.
The National Life and Accident In.
surance Company of Nashville, Tenn.
has IL branch offices in Texas, among
the largest being the San Antonio dis
trict with offices at 406-407 Travis
building. Manager A. B. Crawford OF
the San Antonio district organized the
Southwest Texas territory II years
ago and today has associated with him
around 80 full time representatives.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-14

beneficiary in that a policy may be
arranged with a certain guaranteed
monthly income will accrue to the bene-
ficiary in case of death of him or her
upon whose earning power their de-
pendence exists. ....
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-14

steps in to replace his earning power
for the family.
Where there are those of advanced
age dependent upon the earning power
of their relatives or friends, life in.
surance provides a protection to the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-14
BUY LIFE INSURANCE
TO PROTECT FAMILY

How much life insurance do you
carry?"
Five thousand
How much does your wife carryT
"None at ALL"
"Oh. yes. she does. She carries the
difference between the $4,000 you have
provided and the amount she would
need to live on if you died. You arc
making her co-insurer."