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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26

along the border, that state of friend,
ly cooperation between the officers OF
the two republics exists at the present
time. In fact the officers are work
ing together in practically al instances
toward mutual enforcement of the bor-
der laws" Mr.. Neale said
Customs, immigration. department of
justice, narcotic, special liquor and 9TH
err agents were present, Mr.. Neale said.
Roy Campbell, customs collector for this
district, was present, as was W. NJ
Hanson. immigration chief of this en-
tire district. with headquarterI in Saa
Antonio Mexico and u S. officials
from Mexico City and Washington, D.
c., attended the conference. which last
ed several days.
"A number Of resolutions were adopt-
ed, some of which should help in car
lying out the relations already existing
between the two Countries" Mr.. Neale
declared. In addition to the actual
business which was transacted at the
meeting. the representatives of the two
governments held discussions of sub
jects which should turn out to be Of
benefit to both of them
A similar view of the results of the
conference was voiced by the leaders in
the move.
A statement given by General An
drews to The Associated Press says:
"The Mexican United States interna-
tional conference, which has been in
session at Ell Paso since the 18th, closed
its work Saturday afternoon with a
formal banquet at Ell Paso by the Mex
lean delegation to the American dele
gates, expert advisers and friends at
Ell Paso. This banquet closed a session
which has evidence of having been most
successful. The chairman. Gen. Lincoln
G. Andrews, assistant secretary of the
treasury, expressed himself at the fare
we'll entertainment given last night by
the Ladies Of the Pan-American round
table and the El Paso Chamber of Com
merce as being highly gratified at the
result. He stated that it was the feel
ing of the delegations that not only had
a firm foundation been laid for interna-
tional peace and the better enforcement
of law along the international boundary,
but that at the same time the confer
ence would prove a very helpful force
toward the completion of the splendid
national edifice which the present gov
ernment in Mexico is building for that
public.
''The work of the convention has been
accomplished thus rapidly because OF
the fact that all members of both dele.
cations appreciated the community OF
interest in both nations for the accom-
Continued on Page Two)
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BIG DISTILLERY
SOLD TO GROCER
Plant, Whiskey Stock,
Former Mellon Proper
ty, Bring $15,OO0,OOO
(By The Associated Press,


NEW YORK, N. Y, May 26.-The
overholt distillery founded in 1910 by
Abraham Overholt, grandfather of Henry
Clay Frick, has been sold to Park and
Tilford, grocers of this city, with l.
100000 gallons of whiskey. The seller
was the Union Trust company of Pitts
burgh.
In 1880 Andrew w. Mellon, now sec
retary of the treasury. acquired a third
interest in the plant, but lately in
answer to attacks by William H. Ander-
son, prohibition leader, it was shown he
disposed of his interests before joining
the cabinet.
Representatives of David A. Schultz
president of Park and Tilford say that
the whiskey will be sold by the company
through proper channels but that none
of it will be removed from the bonded
warehouses before September l.
Park and Tilford's announcement gave
more than $15,0O0,O00 as the purchase
price for the plant of IA buildings and
90 acres of land on the outskirts OF
Pittsburgh and the complete stock OF
whiskey.
This caused surprise as at the pre-
vailing retail medicinal price of, So a
pint, the whiskey alone would be worth
S43, 200, 900. The sale is the largest
legitimate liquor deal in the United
States since prohibition was enacted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
SHEPHERD
BROKEN AS One
EDISCHARCED
To Probe Tampering
Evidence, Grove Says;
Defense Asks Court
to Stop Fraud Charges
fR~ The Associated Press.)

~ y he RSSOflHlHu iTeSS.l
CHICAGO, H., May 26.-The dis
charge of juror breaking the first
panel obtained in the trial of William
D. Shepherd, charged with murder, and
the jury tampering charges brought g
double sensation in Judge Thomas ]
Lynch's court in the criminal courts
building today.
I'VE have information that must be
Investigated, and should be investigated
before jury is sworn in on this case,
former Judge Robert E. Grove. states
attorney, declared In answering William
Scott. Stewart, chief defense counsel
who demanded that Judge Grove be
stopped from further inquiry as to pos
sible jury tampering.
Harold Pillar, %, the youngest man
on the jury, a member of the first
panel of four, the only jurors thus far
sworn in, broke the panel today when
he cOnfided to the court, in the pre-
sence of the defendant and attorneys
that he had an opinion in the case and
was OppOocu W CdplIdl
When examined for jury service,
Pillar had not said that he would not
subscribe to capital punishment, but ap-
parently conscientious scruples led him
overnight to divulge his belief.
The second high point of the morning
session was recorded when Attorney
Stewart appealed to Judge Lynch to call
halt on States Attorney Groves jury
tampering inquiry. Stewart asserted
that every day the newspapers were
coming out in bold headlines referring
to the tampering charges and that il
this continued it would be virtually i'm
possible to obtain a jury. He asserted
that Mr.. Grove was conducting a news
paper campaign as an aid to his poll
teal ambitions.
Grove replied with the strongest
statement yet made to the effect that
he had certain information that made
it necessary, in his opinion, that the
tampering investigation should be com
pleted before jury should be sworr
in to hear the evidence in the case oa
Shepherd, who is charged with having
murdered his foster son, William Nelson
McClintock by the administration Of ty
phoid germs.
Judge Lynch agreed with Grove that
the court was not being interfered with
by the action of the states attorney!
men in questioning veniremen who hat
been excused from jury service, in ar
attempt to learn whether anyone hac
sought to influence them while the!
were under summons of the court. AT
ter venireman was excused from ser
vice, he was no longer under the juris
diction Of the court, Judge Lynch held
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
JARDIN HIRES
U. ENGINEER
Survey Will Be Made Be-
fore Irrigation Bonds
Are Voted

People of Ell Jardin are to be inform
there before any action is taken to-
ward the calling of bond election for
further irrigation and drainage work,
said Richard Sethman, manager of the
water district, in connection with the
proposed 100000 bond issue for this
purpose.
In carrying out this policy. the board
has employed Charles P. Williams, con-
sulting engineer to the United States
reclamation service, to make a thorough
survey of the situation both as regards
drainage and irrigation, and to report
to the board.
Mr.. Williams was in Brownsville today
and was scheduled to meet with MEM
bers of the FL Jardin Water district
board in the office of the board this af-
ternoon. for a preliminary discussion
before the work is actually started.
The former reclamation engineer will
work with A. E. Anderson, engineer for
the water district. Mr. Williams was
connected with the reclamation engineer
service for 20 years. He was formerly
first assistant chief of the service, and
was manager of four irrigation projects
in Montana and Wyoming at different
times while he was with the govern
ment. He was later assistant chief of
construction for the reclamation service
81 will confer with Mr.. Anderson, and
make any surveys consider necessary
to determine accurately what is needed
in the way of irrigation and drainage
now and in the future" the enginee,
said.
1--WE have decided on this course OF
action in order to make sure of every
step that is taken" Mr.. Sethman said
"In this manner we can furnish the peo,
pie of Ell Jardin with accurate reports
on the engineering work that is neces-
sary before we call bond election, and
askk them to vote bonds to the extent
Of more than half million dollars to
carry on drainage and irrigation work. y
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
BIG DAMAGE TO
CROPSRESULTS
NREC0RDCOLD
Low Temperatures to
Continue Several Days
Forecaster Says; Mis-
scuri Corn Under Ice
fR. The Associated Press \

NEW YORK, N. Y, May 26.-Records
for May cold weather have been shatter-
ed and much damage has been done to
crops throughout the east and middle
west in the most prolonged and severe
late spring freezes in history.
1t may be several days before tenn
peratures return to normal, the weather
bureau says.
Adding to damage caused by rain
hail and snow, after the heat wave Sat
urday. frosts the last two nights have
cut the value Of grain, fruit and vege
tables millions of dollars Indiana
alone reports more than $4,000 dam
age.
Reports Of crop damage by frost were
reflected yesterday on the Chicago
board of trade. Wheat went up two tc
six cents bushel. Corn scared three
to seven cents.
New York City yesterday experienced
a'min;mum Of 40 degrees, the coldest
for this time of the year on record
Pittsburgh and Saranac lake, N. ", re-
ported lows Of "a; Louisville and St
Paul 40; Philadelphia Al while Chicago
and Mississippi Valley regions varied
from 81 to 40.
At Duluth, which escaped the heat
few days ago, it was 3S degrees.
Fields of corn an inch high in Mis-
souri, were covered with ice. Trees IL
the New York fruit belt we're bloomin.
above snow covered ground. Seiumour
Ind, in the heart of the melon district
reported that virtually the entire water
melon and canteloupe crop were killed
Tomatoes and corn also suffered heavily
Summer resorts fear serious loss o.
business, epecially over memorial day, il
the cold continue. Manufactures anC
retailers of summer attire are disap
pointed after being elated over last Sat
urday's heat.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
THE WEATHER

Brownsville and vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Wednesday; not
much change in temperature.
East Texas: Fair tonight; warmer In
interior; Wednesday partly cloudy and
warmer. Moderate easterly winds on
the coast
Weather Conditions
Scattered showers, mostly light, oc-
cured in the far northwestern states
and in Texas within the last "a hours,
while heavier amounts were reported
from the Atlantic seaboard Tempera-
lures were below the seasonal average
practically throughout the country this
morning, but moderating in northern
and central districts.
The highest temperature yesterday at
Texas stations ranged from 81 at
Brownsville to 56 at Amarillo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26

.from Falfurrias by automobile.
Mr.. Tallichet is a prominent
member Of the Houston law
firm of Baker, Bolts, Parker &
Garwood, who are general at
torneys for the Southern Pacific
Lines. W
This is my first visit to this part of
Texas" Mr. Scott said. ..You know, 23
years ago the Southern Pacific had
everything prepared to run line into
the Valley, the S. A. & A. p from Fall
furrias. However, the state courts took
the Sap from the Southern Pacific, and
work ceased after several miles of dirt
work was done.
"Now the Sap has been returned to
the Southern Pacific" -
Wants to Come to Valley
"Yes, we are anxious to come into the
| Valley. Just how anxious is shown in
the fact that within three DAYS after
| the Southern Pacific was granted per-
mission to again operate the Sap we had
! our application in to extend south from
! Falfurrias to a point on the river"
| Mr.. Scott said he was not prepared to
say at the time what point on the Rio
Grande is the objective OF the Southern
Pacific. However, it is known that the
road will be constructed south through
Hidalgo county to Hidalgo, or a point
/ near there most available for a cross
ing Of the Rio Grande.
| The railroad president parried a ques-
tion as to whether it was proposed to
extend down the river to Brownsville.
If the people want U.S." was az
! far as Mr.. Scott was willing to 60 in
making a statement.
He was highly enthusiastic over the
Valley whole. He declared that the
vegetables produced were earlier and
better than those of any other early
producing section, but suggested more
careful grading. He believes that wider
markets can be created, and said that he
believes the establishment of canning
factories would help materially in this
respect.
Lauds Products
"Your grapefruit is the finest pro-
duced anywhere. he said.
Mr.. Scott and members Of his party
met and talked with a number of
Brownsville men. including John Gregg,
John G. Fernandez, w s. West, Jesse
Dtnnett. They evidenced great deal
of curiosity regarding the desire Of the
people of the Valley for additional rail-
road facilities.
The party came to Falfurrias over the
Sap in Mr.. SCOTS private car. They
were the guests there of Mr.. Lasater,
who owns one of the finest dairy herds
Continued on Page Two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
RuSHlNGIRIAL
/. OF MRS.COLLIER
State Gains Right to In
troduce Testimony of
Woman for. Husband
(By The Associated Press.)


HASKELL, Texas, May 26.-The state
at the trial of Mrs. Frank Collier, charg-
ed with the murder Of her son-in-law,
Eliza Robertson, today was given the
privilege of using testimony by Mrs
Collier at the trial of her husband
Frank Collier in Wichita Falls, where
sentenced to three years in the peni-
tentiary. The objections Of the defense
were overruled by Judge Bruce W
Bryant who said II appreciate the ar
gument, it is ingenious and added that
he thought it did not apply to the point
in question.
The defense contended that statutes
prohibited use of the testimony at
Golfers trial as prejudicial to his in
terests as he has pending an appeal
from his conviction and sentence.
The morning session was brief. Mrs
Frank Wood of Wichita Falls, the first
witness tainted a few minutes after
taking the stand, and was carried from
the court room. The jury then was
taken from the room and the state asked
for permi ssion to use transcript of
Mrs. Golfers previous testimony. The
transcript was read and arguments
heard in the absence Of the jury. The
transcript told how Mrs. Collier said
she had obtained the revolver with
which Robertson later was shot, and Of
what she said she would do if he did not
discontinue his attentions to her daugh-
ter, Mary Frances, who was married
secretly to Robertson.
At the conclusion Of the arguments
Mrs. Wood was reported unable to re-
turn to the stand and court recessed
at 1920 o'clock until after lunch. The
state intimated she may be the last
witness before the prosecution rests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
FIVE ROBBERS MAKE
BIG JEWELRY HAUL
fRv The Associated l'-ess.

CHICAGO, H.. May 26.-Five robbers
held up loan bank today in the heart
Of the downtown district, overpowered
three employees and escaped with dia-
monds and jewelry estimated at between
$4,000 and 100000 in value.
The quintet bound the employees and
practically cleaned out the stock of dia-
monds.
The loan bank is at 16 North Dear
born street, a few blocks from the in
tersection of State and Madison streets
which has been termed "the busiest cor
ner in the world" The loan bank is
owned by Adolph eastman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
JAPANESE VOLCANO
BECOMES ACTIVE
(By The Associated Press.)

TOKYO, May 26.-Dispatches from
the Nichi Nichi correspondent at Kago-
shima island. The eruption sent huge
rocks tumbling down the mountain,
crushing number of dwellings at the
base. The inhabitants fled to Naka
shima island.
When the volcano first belched forth
it sent out terrific roar which served
as a warning to the terrified island resi-
dents and gave them opportunity for
flight. The Nichi Nichi correspondent
says the volcanic activity started on
Saturday at 1880 a. m.
NEW ORLEANS, La, May 26-An
earth disturbance 1000 miles south of
here lasting 81 minutes was recorded
on the seismograph at Loyla University
today, it was announced by Father Abell.
The time was 2:23 a. m. to a. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
WESLACO TO RADIO
PROGRAM TONIGHT

A splendid program has been ar
ranged by Weslaco. to broadcast
over KWWG, BIownsville's broad
casting station, tonight, accord
ing to letter received by G.. L.
Jessup, director, from III. Ray
mond Mills of that town. Follow
ing is a tentative program which
possibly VIII be changed slightly:
l. Overture.
2. Announcements.
3. Piano solo. Carl Moeller.
4. Local advertising address,
E. c. Couch, Harry Stebbins.
5. Vocal solo, selections, Mrs.
G. I. Haven.
g. Orchestra.
2. Mixed quartette, Mrs. Z. p.
Savage, Mrs. Phillip Dixon. c. L.
Skaggs, H. Raymond Mills.
8. Vocal solo, Mrs. Leroy
Talley.
3. Piano duet, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Moeler.
10. Vocal solo, H. Raymond
Mills.
IL. Orchestra.
II. Reading, Miss Katherine
Irwin.
IL. instrumental trio, Ed Olson
Harry Sloether, Owen Stone.
IA. Vocal duet, Mrs. C. I. Haven
H. Raymond Mills.
is. Piano solo, Mrs. Leroy
Talley.
Is. Reading, Miss Katherine
Irwin.
IL. Male quartette, DR.. w.
Miller, c. l.. Skaggs, Clarence
Yoder, H. Raymond Mills.
IS. Vocal solo, Mrs 4. p. Saw
age.
10. Orchestra.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
Donna Buys Private
Owned Water System

, DONNA, Texas, May 26.-The city
takes over the local city water system
here on the first of June having pur-
chased it from the Mcdowell interest.
This is in line with the complete new
water and sewer system for which
S150,000 in bonds were voted some time
ago.
Contracts for water and sewer line
extension work were let last week. This
work is to cost total of $4,000 when
completed in addition to the cost of the
local water system.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
ISLAM IN MEXICO
DISARMINC ACRIANS
(Bv The Asso ciated Press.)

MEXICO CITY, May Pa fight in
which four persons were killed and sew
eral wounded during an attempt to
carry out a government decree order
ing disarming of agrarians was reported
from Seempoala in the state of Hi
dalgo. The mayor of the town Asciencio
Cruz was fatally wounded. .ffgQps were
sent from Pachuca and several agra
rian leaders were arrested. Fhe3I dis
armament order was issued by the De
partment of the interior which said that
armed groups other than the army, were
illegal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26

Conference to Aid
Border Relations
Says William Neale

"The conference between the United
States and Mexico officials just con-
cluded at Ell Paso should be one of the
most important factors toward effective
enforcement of the border laws of both
countries" said William Neale, deputy
customs collector here, who returned
this morning from the conference.
"The officials Of the two governments
were in perfect accord and they found,
through discussion with peace officers
and representatives Of various services
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
RIFFIAN CHIEF
MASSINC MEN
Preparations for Battle
Redoubled; Propagan-
da Effective
(By The Associated Press.)

PARIS, May 26.-Abd- Ell -Krim. Riff
fian chieftain, had redoubled his pre-
parations for a new battle in which he
hopes to throw at least 10000 men
against Marshal Lyautey's defending
forces in French Morocco, according to
the latest advices. His most recent
move, the French intelligence service
learns, is to order all the natives in the
western part of the Spanish zone to
form a harka of 5000 or 1000 the great
er part of which will of to the French
zone in the region of Ouezzan, the rest
to face the Spaniards.
His propaganda section likewise is
most effective. He is said to be hav-
ing his genealogy worked out to prove
his descent from Mohammed and he
blesses the weapons of his warriors. All
of this. the French say, is done to in
still religious fervor into the dropping
spirits of the tribes of whose support he
is becoming uncertain.
Fez dispatches says the Yebala tribes
men admit the loss of more than 700
dead along the Ouergha river in the re-
cent sharp fighting. This tribe is also
reported to have attacked the Spaniards
in the region of Tahatof. The Spaniards
are said to be actively preparing for q
drive against the rebels stronghold of
Alhuceman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
PROMOTERS FACE CHARGE

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 26.-The
supreme court decided today that
Charles Sherwin and Harry M. Schwarz,
operating the General Lee development
interests" at Fort Worth, Texas, had
not earned immunity from prosecution
in an oil fraud case by furnishing in,
formation to the Federal trade commis-'
sion
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
Road Is Interested
In Valley, President
Scott on Tour Says

Probability that the Southern Pacific Lines Of Texas will seek
permission extend railroad line down the river Browns
vile from Mcen vicinity, if permission granted by the in
commission build 80 miles south from Fa
furries by Brownsville following the visit
yesterday W. Scott Houston president the South
ern Pacific Lines Of Texas
MIR Scott accompanied by Ed c. Lasater Fafurias ranch
man and daryman, j. H. Taichet H. NJ Lul and w. B. Gard
arrived Brownsville afternoon
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
DR.. Bizzell Urged to
Remain A. & M. Head
fRv The Associated press.>

HOUSTON, Tex, May 26.-Dr. w. B.
Bzzell. president of Texas A. and M.
college, is urged not to accept the, Uni
versity Of Oklahoma's offer Of the pres.
idency in telegram sent him by the
Houston A. and M. club.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
Donna Marshal Gets
Place With Rangers

DONNA, Texas, May 25.-R. J. Maludin
was sworn in as city marshal by the
city council Saturday night and Light
Townsend was released. Mr.. Townsend
has received his commission in the state
ranger force and gone to work being
located here at present. Mr.. Mouldin
has been in Donna only few months,
coming from West Texas where he had
served as an officer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
GIRL BROWNS BUT
SAVES COMPANIONS
(By The Associated Press.)

al
ABILENE, Texas, May 26.-Sav-
ing two of her girl friends but
losing her own life, Mildred
Thompson, 13, was drowned at Big
Spring Sunday, according to re-
ports received here today. Miss
Thompson heard two girls, Nancy
Jones and Pearl Bostie, call for
help and went to them, being sue
cessful in keeping them from
drowning until August Alba got
the two girls to the bank. Miss
Thompson drowned. through ex-
haustion. Her body was recovered
80 minutes later.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26
VALLEY GIRL GETS
SWEATER AT U. OF 7.
fSpecial to the Herald J

ESPECIAL to the HeraId.)
AUSTIN, Texas, May 26.-Among the
students who were awarded honors on
annual CT night, recently held, was
Miss Dorothy Heacock, Of Edinburg.
She had won 800 points in the Womans
Athletic association and received a
sweater.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-26

RABAT, French Morocco, May 30
About so French soldiers, including sew
en- officers. were killed and about 100
native troops fighting with the French
were wounded, it was announced today.
during the fighting preceding the
French retirement. which is still con-
tinuing, to line south of the Ouergha
r i've No estimate was available OF
the losses to the Riffians under Add
El-Krim, who have invaded the French
zone.