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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
THE WEATHER

Brownsville and vicinity: Rain and
colder tonight and Sunday.
East Texas Cloudy tonight; rain
in south portion; colder; freezing IN
interior. Sunday partly cloudy; rain
on the coast: colder in southeast por-
ton: not so cold in extreme northwest
portion. Moderate to fresh northerly
winds on the coast.
Weather Conditions
Barcmetric pressure still continued
moderately low over the Lower Rio
Grande Valley and western Gulf OF
Mexico. attended by cloudy, unsettled,
rainy weather throughout the Gull
states and the middle and south At
lantic states. Pressure was also un-
usually low over the Canadian North
west and moderately high across the
United States from California to the
New England states. A further drop
in temps rature over the southern
Rocky Mountain states, the central
Plains states, and in the upper Missls'
sippi Valley has resulted in rather
cold weather again in the regions NAM
ed Temperatures were much higher
however. in the far Canadian North
west this morning.
Ths lowest temperature last night at
Texas stations ranged from Is at
Amarillo to 63 at Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
ENTIREPENAL
PLAN IN need
OVERLAPPING
Prisons Farms Should
Be Abolished, Com
mittee Reports After
Completing Probe
(By The Associated Press.)

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. TO-
Three changes regarded as rev.
olutionary in the Texas prison
system, which has been called
antiquated and Inefficient, are
advocated in the report Of the
Texas committee on prisons and
prison labor, made public here
today.
The prison farm system, the
report asserts, is "a complete
failure" and declares that the
entire penal punishment plan
needs overhauling.
The report is said to have been one
Of the most inclusive estigations Ct
prison systems ever carried out.
1t recommends:
1.-The relocation of the Texas pri-
sons according to the penal colony plan,
the site for which shall be selected by
a commission appointed by the legiSla-
ture and all of which shall b. located
in or near the center of the state. and
some large medical center if practica-
biz. The extent of this colony shall bo
adequate for the various types Of instl-
tutions necessary for the penal popula-
tion and shall include acreage suffl-
cicnt and suitable for industries and
according to the opinion of agricultural
au he rites of the state. for the pro-
duction of all foodStuffs for the inStl-
tutional population of Texas which can
BE- economically produced within the
state.
"A change by constitutional amend
ment in the managemt mt Of the prison
providing for the creation Ct a board
Of directors for the penal colony sim
liar to the board directing the educa'
tiona institutions Of the state, which
board shall determine the policies and
employ the manager to carry out such
policies.
THE development Of system Of pay
ing adequate wages to priSoners-the
cost Of a prisoners maintenance shall be
deducted from his wages and paid back
TO the state. the remainder to BE- his
own and available for the use of his
DEPENDENTS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
GUN ELEVATION
PROPOSAL Dead
Coolidge's Opposition to
Act Based on Arms
Agreement

WASHINGTON, d. G., Jan. 10-Pro-
posals in congress for elevation Of tur
ret guns on American capt al ships were
regarded by most Of official Washing
ton today as being practically dead in
view Of President Coolidge's positive
stand against such alterations.
The presidents position, based on the
opinion that elevation Of the guns
would reverse the policy effected by the
Washington arms limitation conference
and bring about a resumption Of inter
national competition in armaments, was
made clear yesterday al the White
House. The technical right Of the
United States to elevate the guns and
the question of costs the work would
entail are looked upon by the President
as minor considerations in comparisons
with the question of reverting to arma
ment competition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
DOLAN TESTIMONY
IN PROBE REVEALED

CHICAGO, ILL.,. Jan. 10.-The steno-
graphic record Of the interview be-
tween Baseball Commissioner X. NJ
Lands and "Cozy" Dolan former coach
of the New York Giants, which led to
the expulsion of Dolan and Jimmy
O'Connell from organized baseball, was
made public today by Commissioner
Lands.
Throughout the questioning by the
commissioner, the record shows Dolan
insisted he could recall no conversa-
tion with O'Connell about O'Connells
story of his attempt to bribe ''He ine"
Sand, Philadelphia short stop. to throw
a game TO the Giants in the critical
days Of the pennant race last fall
Confronted with O'Connell and his
story before the commissioner, Dolan
said he could not remember any such
conversation with O'Connell as the lat
ter related, despite the commissioners
insistence that the conversation took
place only three days previous.
Doan has since insisted that his
statement to Commissioner Lands was
not confession or admission of guilt
which would cause the commissioner to
drive him from baseball.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
BICFUNDBlLLS
Are REPORTED
Veterans Bureau to Get
4O5 Million Dollar
House Measure
fRv The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 1O.-Ap-
preparations Of $405, 700, 900 for the Vet
Grams bureau and $24, 100000 for the
shipping board are carried in a bill re-
ported today by the house appropria-
tions committee. The measure with a
total Of $452,349,617 provides for vari-
Gus government bureaus and agencies
Independent of the regular dapartme nts
Included in the items is $4,000 for
the salary Of President Coolidge, 1926, 900
for his travelling expenses, $4,000 for
maintenance Of the executive mansion,
$87,400 for the White House police and
approximately $4,000 for salaries and
expenses at the executive office.
Of the veterans bureau total $45,-
900 would go for salaries, 1927,
600, 600 for military and naval compen-
sation, 100000 for medical and hos
pital services, $38,O00 for vocational
rehabilitation, $12,OO0,Oo0 adjusted ser
vice pay, $5O,O0O,O00 for the adjusted
certificate fund and $9S, 10000 for mill
tary and naval insurance. Reductions
were made in salaries, vocation all re
hablitation and many other items, while
increases were made for compensation
and other activities.
The bill recommended that not to ex-
ceed 100000 should be expended by
the American battle monuments com
mission in identifying American mill
tary cemeteries in Europe and erecting
suitable memorials.
1t was estimated that 81 300 900 would
be usei in constructing chapels in the
eight American cemeteries abroad ana
that an additional 100000 would be
needed for naval memorials.
AS to commemorative memorials to
the expedtionary forces the report
showed that the commission con en-
pIated erection of monuments costing
$3.50, 900 at Montfaucon, $250,0O0 at st.
Mihiel, 100000 at Chateau Thlerry'
100000 al Nancy, France, $4,000 at
Tours, France and $4,000 at Rome. In
ad lition S36000O would be expended
for II historical monuments at other
points.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
PAVING SUIT
ENDS; EXPECT
VERDICT soon
Stand of Cole Is Defend
ed in Closing Argu-
ments by Plaintiffs in
Case

Trial Of the paving SUIT against the
city of Brownsville was brought to a
close at noon today with the argume
of the plaintiffs attorneys, and Civil
District Judge W. B. Hopkins took the
matter under advisement, 10 render his
decision at a later date Yesterday
afternoon Judge James A. Graham made
the closing argument for the defense,
and was followed by Judge Volney W.
Taylor, who made short summary Of
the plaintiffs case. Judge Sam II. Mer-
rill then summed up the defense argu-
ment, Judge George, who made the final
plaintiffs to be made BY Judge j. G.
George at Saturdays session of court
In the closing remarks Of his argu-
men, Judge George, who made the final
argument for the plaintiffs, and the
tfe stand Of Mayor Cole, which had
been attacked bv y. T. Canales in a
previous argument in the court.
I've got nothing against poor little
Bernie, Judge George said, but I'd
as soon trust Mayor Cole in heaven or
hell as Bernie, even if Mayor Cole does
swear once in a while. There was d lot
of indecent haste about the way this
thing was let. One Of these young up
starts jumps up when the bids are
opened, and proposes to accept bid,
and no discussion of any kind is held.
Mr. Canales in his righteous indig
alton, and tremblin" with emotion,
jumps all over Mr.. Cole and says i haze
lost confidence in the mayor God
knows the mayor does not care. They
can't put their finger on one serious
error in his rrcorl rs mayor, and as a
business executive while in office. His
record is unimpcachable.
"Mr. Canales further volunteers the
information that little Burnie and lit
tie Johnnie just did what they did be-
cause Pearson is rich and Tamm is
poor. That's voluntary from Jose like
the tale he told about my being special
judge.
Il do not bring up these points to i'm
peach the motives Of anyone" Judge
George declared. Motives should
never have been brought into this case,
and do not belong in it, but when the
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
FUTURE BATTLESHIPS TO
X X X
BE FLOATING FORTRESS,
+ !. #
BRITISH PAPER ASSERTS
(By The Associated Press.)


LONDON, Jan. 10.-The design Of
the battleships Nelson and Rodney.
being built by Great Britain under
provision of the Washington naval
treaty marks the end Of the dread
naught era, says the Daily Express.
The new ships will be floating fort
resses and airdromes, and will have
a radius Of action covering thousands
Of miles. Nine 16 inch guns will be
mounted on each in three turrets, all
forward. There will be no guns on
the after-part. which will constitute
flight deck, and the ships will car
ry their own flying corps and planes.
The distribution Of the armor will
also be revolutionary. The maga-
zines, like the guns, being all for
ward the usual armor belt extend
ing for three parts Of the ships
length will be unnecessary, and the
weight saved on the sides can be
added to the deck protection against
high angle fire and aerial bombs.
There will also possibly be more
than one armored deck thus giving
successive means of protection.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
Dallas Commission
Given Party 0. K.
(By The Associated Press }

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 10.-The pres
ent Dallas city commission, composed
of Mayor Blaylock and Commissioners
Turley, Harris, Wylie and GOWNS, was
indorsed by majority Of the city
democratic committee in executive ses-
sion last night, announcement today
said. party mass meeting will be held
January 27 tn Getty chairman said. Five
members of the committee were said
to have declined TO vote blanket in
dorsement of the city administration
and six favor the action.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
Radical Changes IN Prison System Suggested
WOMAN MAY BE NAMED
X X X
TO SIT IN FEDERAL COURT
X X X
NORTHERN CALIFOR MIA

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Jan. TO-
Appointment Of Mrs. Mabel Walker
Willebrandt, now an assistant attor-
ney general to the vacancy in he fed
eral court for northern California is
understood to be under consideration
by President Coolidge.
Mrs. Willebrandt, who has been in
charge of prohibition cases in the
department of justice, called on Mr.
Coolidge and though no official an
nouncement was made, there were in
dications that her nomination as the
first woman to sit as a federal Judge
might go to the capitol shortly.
There has been disagreement
among California members Of con
gress regarding the appointment
however, and Immediately after word
of the possibility Of Mrs. Willie
brandt's selection reached he capitol
Senator Shortridge, republican that
state, left his office for the White
House.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
BANKER GIVEN
FREEDOM FOR
CASH PAYMENT
Transaction Exposed by
Kansas City Report
ers; Frame Up by En-
emies,' Father Says

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. TO-
A bombshell was dropped in
Kansas today with the revela-
tion that Russell G. Davis, 28-
year-old son of Governor Jona-
than M. Davis, yesterday ac-
cepted $1,250 and delivered a
pardon to Fred w. Pollman,
former bank president Of La
Cygne, Kansas, and convicted
fOrger.
The transaction took place in
a room at the National hotel
here and was exposed by the
Kansas City Journal, whose rep
resentatives, in conjunct j 0 n
with Polman, had set a trap for
the governors son.
Governor Davis, whose term expires
next Monday, admitted his son had
been ''inveigled into accepting the
money" and asserted the affair was
"a frame up by my political enemies
to get me-"
sensational deal in the hotel room did
not agree with the story related by
the Kansas City Journal reporters pre-
sent.
There was a divergence as to the
time Of the delivery Of the pardon.
The Journals version was:
Young Davis accepted $1,000 from
Pollman while two Journal representa-
tives, shorthand reporter and several
other witnesses listened in from an
adjoining room by the aid Of a tele-
phonic device hidden behind a curtain
in Pollman's room.
Receiving the $1,000 payment, the
governors son left the hotel and re-
turned with the pardon and then re-
ceived $3.50.
He was then confronted by the Jour
nal reporters and the witnesses with
them.
The governors son when threatened
with arrest, returned the $3.50 received
in delivery of the pardon and left the
hotel, coming back lateEwith the $1,000.
The Journal said he refused to say
where he had left the $1,000 after de-
parting from the hotel the first time,
but added that young Davis asserted
his father had no knowledge of the
transaction.
Governor Davis said his son told him
Of the affair at $50 o'clock last night
when he came home.
Somehow they inveigled my son in
to accepting the money" he said, "but
he realized why they had given it to
him. took it back to them. At the same
time he delivered the pardon. which
had already decided to grant
Declaring that he had aided Pollman
at his trial in April. 1921, and later
had appealed to former Governor Hen
ry Allen in Pollman's behalf when the
convicted forger was seeking a parole,
which he received.
Governor Davis declared Pollman
had used his friendship in plotting to
gain pardon through young Davis and
frame the governor.
The Journal said the announcement
at the hotel came after PolIman had
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
ROMEPOLITICAL
BATILELOOMS
Mussolini Foes Gather
as Premier Plans
Policies
(By The Associated Press.)

ROME, Jan. 1O.-The bitter political
struggle between the Fascist govern
ment and its foes is a weekend attrac-
tion but many Romans have gone to the
Alban hills planning, however, to re-
turn for the reopening of the chamber
of deputies Monday. Premier Mussolini
is not among them, being compelled to
remain in the city where, from the
Hall of victory he directs both the
home and foreign policies of the gov
ernment.
He is also preparing for the parla-
mentary sessions. Yesterday Signor
Casertano, under secretary of the in
terror and the premier agreed as to the
action to be taken on amendments
which may be proposed to the electoral
bill by deputies including followers of
former Premiers Gilliti, Orlando and
Salandra.
Members Of the Aventine opposition
continue active. One hundred are here
and more are expected Monday, bring
ing their representation in the chamber
virtually to full strength
Many rumors are in circulation, in
cluding one that the opposition would
re-enter parliament for the purpose of
producing documents against the cabi-
net. 1t is pointed out that in his way
the documents would be guaranteed
against seizure, becoming an integral
part Of the parliamentary minutes,
while if published in any other way the
government would have the right to
sequestrate them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
Yegg Epidemic Hits
Dallas; Police Active
(Bv The Associated Press.l

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. f0.-Robbers
and Dallas police were unusually active
last night. Five different safes were
broken into and about $500 stolen and
three attempted robberies were frus
trated by police, watchmen and citizens.
Two men were arrested as they were at
tempting to gain entrance to a drug
store, officers say. Two others were
pursued by a night watchman who came
upon them as a window in chain gro
cery store was broken, and policeman
gave chase to two men he found tam
pering with a door at cafe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
One SLAIN IN Gun
BATTLE OVER BABY
(By The Associated PressD

BISHOPVILLE, S. c., Jan. Jan. 10
One man is dead and another critically
injured as result of pistol duel last
night.
A quarrel over a baby child Of II. II.
Pariott, the dead man, is said to have
been the cause. Meeting his brother
in-law, j. Z. Shaw, Parrot accused him
of stealing the child. In The duel which
followed, Shaw received three bullet
wounds. Parrot died with five bullets
in his body.
Parrott and his wife separated two
months ago, the wife keeping the child.
The father is alleged to have stolen it
several weeks later. keeping it until
yesterday when it disappeared.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
House Starts Probe of
Commercial Aviation
CRv The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 10.-At-
tention of the house aircraft investi-
eating committee was directed today
to development of commercial aviation
Secretary Hoover, Dwight +. Davis,
assistant secretary of war, Major Gen.
Patrick, chief Of the army air service
and Lieut.. John P. Van Zandt, who re-
Gently made study Oh European arr
ways. were asked to testify.
The committee plans to continue it's
inquiry further at three day hearing
in New York beginning January IA.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
CREB OUTPOINTS
SAGE AT DETROIT
(By The Associated Press.)

DETROIT, Mich, jan 10.-Bob Sage,
battling barrister," was not a match
for Harry Greb, middleweight champion,
when the two met in a local arena last
night, the champion piling up lead on
points which was we'll represented in
the referees decision the Pittsburgher
won.
Newspapermen's opinion varied from
all rounds in favor Of Greb to a six. two
and two division, with Greb getting the
major number and two being even
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
RUSSIAN CLAIMS
new CANCER CURE

LENINGRAD, Russia, Jan. 10-Dr
Mootkoff, professor in the Neurological
Academy here announces the employ
mcnt cf new method Of treating can
Ger which he claims will effect cures.
The treatment consists in cutting the
nerve leading dire city to the cancerous
growth. According to DR.. Molotkoff the
nerves play A part vital in all cases OF
cancer. He exhibited several patients
he said had been cured by the new
method.
The same treatment, he asserts, will
also heal gangrene and Inflammation
Of the marrow Of bones.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
BANKER DIES

DENISON, Tex, Jan. 10.-P. J. Bren-
nan, president of the National Bank Of
Denison, died here this morning De-
ceased had been active in banking bust
ness here for 30 years and was formerly
grand treasurer Of the Grand Lodge Of
elks. He was also prominent in edu-
cational and club work in Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
Pioneer Banker of
Austin Drops Dead

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 1O.-Walter
Bremond, Sr., president of the State
National Bank, oldest banking institu-
ton of the Texas capital city dropped
dead at his home here today The Bre-
mond family was among the first three
families to settle in Austin when it
was established in 1889
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
Man Shoots Wife and
Stays Self in Illinois

ROCKFORD, ILL.,, Jan. 1O.-J. X Van
Dorfy, SO, Seymour, Iowa, shot his wife
through the head and probably fatally
wounded her at the home of E. H. Con-
rad here early today and then commit
ted suicide by firing shot into his
brain. The double shooting is said to
have resulted from quarrel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
(By The Associated Press

(By The Associated Press)
MEXICO CITY, Jan. 1O.-Four mill
tary columns are today pursuing the
bandits who murdered William Hinz-
peter at the San Bartolo ranch, three
miles from PueblaN City Thursday
Hlnzpeter, German, was prominent
merchant and agriculturist
Press dispatches stated that the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
.STRANGLER' CANCELS TOUR

CHICAGO, Ill.,, ia. 1O-Ed "Stran-
gler" Lewis has cancelled his European
tour, Billy Sandow, manager of the
former wrestling champion, was ad-
vised from Kansas City today. Lewis
vas scheduled to said January 16.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
FARM COMMITTEE MEETS

WASHINGTON d. c., Jan. 1O.-The
presidents agricultural commission
heard cattle and commission house men
from the West today and then began
drafting its recommendations for relief
Of the industry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
MEXICAN STEAMER
IS REPORTED SAFE
{ BY The Associated Press.) }

HOUSTON, Tex, Jan. 10.-The Mex
ican steamer Tamaulipas, reported lost
in the late December storm off the low
er Mexican Gulf with 200 passengers
aboard, is safe, according to informa-
tion received at Tampico by Captain
c. G. Haslund, master of the steamer
Freeport Sulphur No. 1. The Freeport
Sulphur boat arrived at Freeport from
Tampico yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
L. S. AGENT CONVICTED

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 10.-In-
vestigation of conditions in the Gus
toms office at Honolulu has resulted in
the conviction of one customs agent
named Bilsland and the Indictment of
four others,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
ATTORNEY DIES

FORT WORTH. Texas. Jan. To-
George Thompson, general attorney in
Texas for the Texas and Pacific rail
road and at one time head of the
|. & G.. n. legal staff died here early
today. He was native of Tennessee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10

Ostroumoff and his cole agues. ar
rested in October, were arraigned in q
Chinese court in Harbin in December
after a rigid imprisonment. The pre-
limnary examination was conducted in
secrecy and the charges were not di-
vulged but were said to include embez-
Element in connection with the pur
chase of railway material and adminis-
tration of pensions department. Os-
troumoff was appointed manager Of
the railway in 1921 following assump.
tion Of its control by the Chimes gov
ernment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-10
CHINA Rail HEAD
TO BE RELEASED

HARDIN, Manchuria. Jan. lob.
V. Ostroumoff, former manager of the
Chinese Eastern railway and other of
ficials of the company. arrested after
Chang Tso-Lin had made an agreement
with the Soviet government, whose
trial has been concluded but no verdict
announced, have been promised release
avowedly under the presidential new
years amnsty.