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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
FRIENDS OFFER
BIG REWARD FOR
BROOKS RETURN
Mercedes and Harlingen
Citizens Put Up $3.50
for Information About
Missing Man or Car

While searchers continued to
comb every cross road in Cam
eron and Hidalgo county over
which he might have driven for
a clue to the present where
abouts of A. L. Brooks, who dis
appeared Thursday afternoon,
other friends at meetings in
Mercedes and Harlingen Satur-
day were posting a total of
$3.50 in rewards for informa-
ton concerning him.
The citizens of Harlingen and other
friends have placed 5000 in the hands
of Sheriff Robertson of Cameron county
while fund of $3.50 has been turned
over to j. 4. Haynes, mayor of Mer-
cedes by citizens Of that town for the
same purpose.
Mrs. Brooks, who is prostrated at the
disappearance Of her husband, feels that
there is still a possibility Of finding
him in the Valley. Otherwise the
search would have been aban ioned for it
now is the opinion Of almost every one
that the man has left this section
The leading theory seems to be that he
drove over the highway to Edin-
burg and Falfurrias as no one seems to
believe he is in Mexico.
Mr. Brooks left Mercedes, where he
is member of the Brooks, Saladino
Co., produce buyers, about 4.30 p.- M
Thursday presumably for his home in
Harlingen. When he failed to arrive
officers were notified about 10 o'clock
and the search for him has been almost
constant since that time.
A letter mailed by Mr.. Brooks to his
wife gave the reason for his disappear
ance as inability to stand the strain of
worry over financial troubles.
Of the reward money raised at Har-
lingen $500 is offered for positive in
formation as to the whereabouts of
A. L. Brooks" and S100 for the Coupe
with full information as to where it was
found" At Mercedes $500 of the fund
in the hands Of Mayor Haynes is of
fered for information as 20 the where
abouts of Mr. Brooks and $3.50 for the
car.
Sheriff Robertson will have 1000 cir
culars bearing the offer and a descrip-
Continued on page 2.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
new Rail HEAD
TO VISIT VALLEY
Stafford to Reach Here
Monday, Advices to
Girnble Says

II. r. Stafford executive vics-pres-
ident of the Gulf Coast Lines, who re-
Gently came to Houston to become oper-
ating head of the lines. will arrive in
Brownsville early Monday morning on
his first trip Of inspection of the pro-
party, according to advces reaching A.
5. Gimble. general agent Of the Gulf
Coast Lines here
Mr.. Stafford will probably reach the
city On a special train about fifteen
minutes behind the new fast train,
which will arrive at 8:45 a. M Monday,
on its first trip.
Officials expected to accompany Mr..
Stafford will probably include, Joe An
derson. assistant to the president, w.
G. Choate, general manager c. w.
Strain, general passenger agent and
perhaps others.
Mr.. Gimble said that he had no in
formation last night as to how long
Mr.. Stafford will remain in Brownsville
However. it is expected that he will
leave sometime in the morning, con,
tinuing his inspection trip over the rail-
rosd's properties over the Valley.
Local men are hoping that Mr.. SAT-
ford will make some announcement
while here Of the railroads plans for
the erection Of new depot in Browns
vile, plans for which have been held
up for sons months pending the com.
pletion of arrangements for the long
projected tourist hotel. 1t has been
understood that the former railroad
management had hoped to make the de-
pot plans conform in design to the
plans for th.i hotel. if it is built.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
BORAH WOULD GIVE
UP ALIEN PROPERTY
(By The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Feb. THE
proposal that the billion dollar trust
fund now administered by the Alien
property custodian be returned to it's
former enemy owners was revived to-
day in the senate to meet opposition
from both sides of the chamber.
Chairman Borah of the foreign rela-
items committee, in bill proposing re-
storation b., made on the presidents
order to be issued after authorization
Of an application from the allies own
er He further proposed that indem-
nifty should be paid for ships seized in
American harbors where they took asy-
lum on ths outbreak of hostilities and
that the government repossess itself OF
patents and other property sold or leas-
ed after seizure.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
Opium Meet Continues
Without u. S., China
nv The Associated Press.)

GENEVA. Feb. Further enfeebled
by the withdrawal of China. which, like
the United States severed her connec-
tion because of the conviction that Wis
ible results were not being achieved, the
international opium conference clung
tenaciously to its task today. seeking
to tighten the machinery destined to
check illicit traffic in narcotic drugs.
Representative Stephen G. Porter, head
of the American delegation departed
homeward about time China was afford
ing the weary and discouraged confer
ence a new sensation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
Measure NO1U Before
House; Final Vote Is
Expected Tomorrow

With II of the 81 house that against the
weston remission BILL and which bill passed. pledged
Cameron county bill for flood protection supporters bill
have that will by majority and should
twoths vote in the house. the opinion Of Harbet
Davenport local attorney who has been Austin working
interest of the bill No opposition all expected
The bill brought the house Friday, still
fore that body without vote having been taken when ad-
Joued Saturday Four speakers made talks against
ure these being Representatives Poage of Waco w. D.
of Graham Sam Bryant of Memphis r. West
brook OF Denson All these talks directed against state
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
HOOVER PRAISES RADIO

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. 7.-"Fine
cooperation" by the radio industry and
free competition for development of the
art, is bringing excellent results in the
new form of public service, in spite OF
all difficulties from ethereal interfer-
ence and the. rush Of newcomers to par
ticipate in broadcasting. Secretary
Hoover declared today in the course OF
a review of the present situation. In
cidentally. Mr.. Hoover emphasized his
opposition to any att>mpt to establish
federal regulation of radio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
iFL00D CONTROL TO WIN -DAvENPORT 7
IN OUR
VALLEY

NV HY not let's have reception
W committees at the various Valley
towns Monday incoming on the arrival
OF the new fast train cf the Gulf Coast
Lines. from Houston and San Antonio :!
This new train is undeniably on of
the greatest transportation improve
ments for the benefit of the Valley that
h. { occurred since the railroad was
built into Brownsville in 1904.
1t will give us the long desired tvs I've
hour train between the Valley and the
large cities to the northeast and north
west of US. and is step nearer to the
ultimate ttn or ten and q half hou.
service that will doubtless come when
the roadbed is rebuilt between Browns
vile and Houston. This work is now
going along. 1t requires time to rebuild
a roadbed. 1t cant be done in day or
wek or mcnth.
So let's have an informal party and
greet the train. All we have to do is
go down TO the ststion, see the new
train come in. and observe who may
be the first passengers to avail them
y Ives of the service.
Editor Edmond Williams of the Wes-
laco News quctes State Highway De-
paitment figures showing that 10000
ears pass Weslaco every week, and de-
clares that the figure exceeds traffic
Fl on tn Dallas-Fort Worth pike, making
the Valley highway the most travelled
in Texas.
And, Mr.. Williams. just think how
much this will likely be increased with
the completion of the highway between
Mercedes and Weslaco. This present con,
ditioH of the detour there is such as
to deter many auto:sts from going in
one direction or the ether The San
day sightseer, for instance, living east
of Nero dps may not 90 any further be-
cause of the road. while the same may
be true of the sightseer from west of
Weslacos
An Austin dispatch to the San An
tonio Express sees in the Southern Pa
elf IS desir.. to acquire the Sap the in
tenti6n to extend that road into the
Lower Rio Grande Valley from Fal-
furrias, with the possibility of crossing
the Rio Grande at Hidalgo or at
Brownsville 1t also reports the likeli-
hood that the Southern Pacific will at
TEMPT to acquire the Tsxas-Mexicar
road. operating between Laredo and
Corpus Christi.
With so many rumors OF additional
railroads for the Valley, one is con-
yinded that somewhere there is real
effort to run another line into this
section.
The Missouri, Kansas & Texas has
been mentioned, as has the Southern
Pacific. And w. T. Eldridge continues
10 spend money on the Rio Grande
railroad with the apparent ultimate idea
of extending it to San Antonio.
Inevitably there will be another Ina
into this section. 1t will come when
railroad builders believe there is sui
fici.nt business td justify 1T and can
convince the necessary capital.
We are passing this along to all our
W. lev friends: We asked the weather
NAV whether there is any more colo
Ssaxher in sight. He declared that
r,sNG at this time there isn't single
blizzaArd anywhere on the horizon. 80
airs snfe. at least until the Canadian
No,th,veat decides otherwise
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08

aid bills in general and not
against the Cameron county
measure in particular with the
exception of the Poage speech,
Mr.. Davenport said. The same
representatives all made talks
against the Galveston bill.
Representative G. J. Cox Of Paris
and John c. Rogers Of Sinton made elo-
quent speeches for the BILL" Mr.. Dav-
export said, land Representative Faux
handled himself well, and there was no
doubt that the bill would have PASSED
by the necessary tYo-thirds majority
had vote been taken Friday. Owing
to the large number Of members who
went home Friday night, Faulk was in
dorbt when l left as to whether to en-
gross the bill Saturday BY majority
vote, or whether after engrossinp. he
would move to suspend the constitu.
tional rule and put the bill on final
passage.
Expkct Two.Thirds
We expect the bill to pass the house
by two-thirds majority, and expect it
to pass the senate by larger majority,
as the Galveston ne4bili passed that BODY
by vote of % to 2, and we have more
Y Baker, of Edinburg spent a week in
than supporters of the Galveston bill
had for their measure.
Cameron county is under special OBJ
legations to Senator Archer Parr who
not only arranged to care for the bill
in the senate, but used his influence
Is years. The bill further allows the
I. Baer of Edinburg spent week in
Austin working for the measure, and
w. r. Montgomery, representative from
Hidalgo county, has been especially
helpful to Mr.. .Faulk, Mr. Montgomery
being a more experienced member of
the legislature. H. S. Bonham of Bee
vile and r. L. Bobbitt Of Laredo also
have done all they could to help us.
Chambers of commerce in San An
tonic and Houston, and other persons
in those cities who are friends Of the
Valley have made it point to line up
their delegations soldly behind the BILL
Judge Norman G.. Kittrel of Houston,
Mr.. Bonham and Mr.. Montgomery are
expected to speak in behalf of the meas
ure either on its engrossment or on
final passage"
To Take up Monday
According to dispatches to the Herald
from Austin received yesterday after
noon, further action on legislation re-
lating to the bill, which was vigorously
debated on the floor Of the house Fri
day and Saturday was postponed until
Monday at 10 o'clock. Opponents Of the
measure were anxious to vote on pass
ing to engrossment, but after several at
tempts at call of the house, propon-
ents of the measure won out when
motion to adjourn prevailed
Austin dispatches also state that
those opposing the bill had two main
points in their arguments Saturday;
one that too many other counties are
asking remission of taxes, and that if
Cameron county gains remission that
any other county that has suffered from
that sort of catastrophe will then ask
for remission also. Also, if remission
is granted to Cameron county it should
granted to any other county suffering
from overflows or similar eatastrophes.
"One of the main opponents of the
measure is w. R. Poage of Waco the
Austin dispatch says, who believes that
Cameron county is one of the most
Continued on Page Two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
Governor Ferguson
Signs Many Measures
.(Bv The Associated Press.)

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. Two bills al
Tecting state banks, and the Galveston
tax remission bill, were included IN
larve number of bills signed today by
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson.
Both of the bank measures were IN
,rodncad nv Senator T. j. Holbrook OF
Galveston. as was the Galveston anu
bill. One of the bills PROVIDES tna'
guaranty banks may operate uhder
either the guaranty fund system OF
bond plan, and may change from one 10
the other, while the other repeats the
law requiring banks, to bond themselves
six times the amount of their deposits
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
Parachute to Race
Plane to Ground
(By The Associated Press.)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. e7.-COr
poral G. E. Conrad, Kelly Field para
chute jumper, will attempt to beat his
plane to the ground in an exhibition
jump to be made at Kerrville Sunday
afternoon. The jump will be made from
the 5000 foot altitude and will probably
be the first race of it's kind ever at
tempted. Conrad will make his jump
from the cockpit driven by Freddie
Lund, stunt flyer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
THE WEATHER

EAST TEXAS: Sunday partly CLOUDY
to clox,y. probably local showers. eoo:-
er in north and west portions; Monday
partly cbudy, cooler in east and south
portions.
WEST TEXAS: Sunday partly cloudy.
probably rain in the Pashanoie. coorA
Except in southwest portion; Mondas
generally fair.
LOUISIANA: Sunday and MONDAY
partly cloudy to unsettled, possibly
showers IN north portions Sunday; cool
er Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
Coolidge Will Visit
Texas, Hudseth Wires
CIV The Associated Press.)

SAN ANGELO, Tex, Feb. 7.-Texans
will have opportunity to greet Pres
idsnt and Mrs. Coolidge at the West
Texas chamber of commerce meet at
Mineral Wells in Nav, it is now consid-
cred virtually a certainty.
Claude Hudspeth. representative from
the 10th Texas district wir,d the San
Angelo Standard Saturday, that from
sources considered authentic it was
learned the president had decided to ac-
cent the invitation rendered WSdnes-
day BY Colonel C. C. Walsh, of San An
gelo. president of the booster body.
Mrs. Colidge is delighted with the idea
of meeting our Texas women, the wire
concluded.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
POST OFFICE BURNS

HOUSTON, Tex. Feb. Fire of
unknown origin destroyed the post of
flee at Fairbanks, this county, last
night. Citizens believe robbers broke
into the building and then set fire to
the structure. Mrs. Eleanor Shobert.
postmistress, said that money and reg
istered letters were taken home with
her and that no known valuables were
destroyed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
Wheat Prices Regain
Losses of Friday
(By The Associated Press.l

CHICAGO, ILL.,; F.b ITO the
emazement of many traders, the wheat
market today re-established itself in the
nineties-that il, we'll above $1.90
bushel. May delivery. Expressed in ac-
curate figures, May wheat advanced to
$1.91 1-8 today. as compared with $1.85
at the worst Of yesterdays extraordin-
ary rush to sell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
Country Editors to
Have Own Ad Bureau

AUSTIN. Tex, Feb. Texas editors
unanimously decided to establish a state
bureau for the purpose of soliciting and
handling state and national advertising
for country newspapers at the morning
session Of the Texas Press association
convention here.
The measure was adopted after re-
port of the bureau committee had been
by w. H. Mays, chairman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
PAPER SOLD

OKMULGEE, Okla, Feb. THE ok-
mulgee Daily Democrat. an afternoon
newspaper was purchased today al
BANKRUPT sale by H. H. Horton, publlsh-
er Of the Okmulgee Times ihot"l"s
new paper. for conuslderatioh ot az
proximately $4,000. Publication OF 'he
Democrat will be continued as an ai'er-
noon newspaper, Mr.. Horton SAID.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
NOTED WRITER DIES

BOSTON. Mass Feb. 7.-Thomas W.
lawson, author and sportsman. died at
/, hospital here farly today. He was
operated three weeks ago for blad'
Ter complaint and had been gaining
steadily until he suffered a relapse last
right. He lapsed into a coma and dreo
at 1890 a. m. His sons. Douglas, and
Arnold, were with him at the time ne
died.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-08
JUST UNL0ADED

New shipment of Aluminium Screen
Wire. Wears as well as copper, at
about half the price. Does not turn
black like copper
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-06
Pre- sident's Program
Meets With Failure
Only Two Out of a Score of Proposals
Are Passed by Congress

WASHINGTON. Mlrlb Tho
smoke ~ battle cleared away from
the halls Of congress, revealing
gasualties TO most Of the bllls on the
presidents legislative program.
out uf score OF specific domestic
recommendation made BY Nj Cool
.dEs 90 the short session OF the
5Sth congress last December. two
became law These bills provided
FOR relief % tho supreme court Jam
aud partial correction OF the election
laws
Administration leaders claimed.
however that a groundwork of les
ahtion along tho lines proposed
had been we'll laid and that every
feature OF tho Coolidge program
has been moulded into tentative les
i,lation 90 come before oongrt-H
next December or possibly before
a special session ln September or
earlier
The only outstanding pieces OF
legislation wcrc the postal bin. In.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-06
FARM RELIEF BILLS
TOTALLY IGNORED

Farm relief he most emphasized
OF the presidents auggestious-wBs
totally ignored
other bills proposed by tho prest
dent which failed 20 get further
than the floor q congroas provided
for are
Railway consolidation, change Of
administration ur the chipping
board. prison reform. creation OF "a
national llnlirr bureau. Incorporation
u humane" features In the immi.
grafton law, creating a national
negro commission. reorganization n
government departments, adherence
to the world court. c1dIneauon OF
international law, alteration or the
veterans not and extensive rcrlar
nation projects.
An. however. are la the form 0f
bills ana most have been reported
out 81 committee,
Tho senate steering committees
which suggested passage
Of tho PepperMcFadden banking
biz. French spoliation. railway lex
islation. the Cramion prohibition
hill. reorganization OF departments
Muscle Shoals and farm relief. was
almost complete failure Not a
bin passed. but most of them VIII
BE- revived next December.
Ratification OF tho German com
msrrihi act and the China trade
agreement wer. the important acts
regarding foreign relations, Both
were Endorsed by pr Coolidge
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-06

Mrs. Frank f.. Kennedy
and her husband, Lieut.. Ken
nedh the naval officer who
lCqs declared insane by nary
officials aud sent 10 an asy-
Inn. The case Which Mrs.
Kennedy instituted ia court
for his remoual from the dsy-
liuR pds hroion out Of court
because IL wds said TO be a
matter for federal jurisdic-
ton only. Non, IL is reported
that the officer is TO be re-
leased TO his family Without
further investigation.
WASHISGToN. March el--Secrc
w ,ary OF tho Navy Wilbur today
instructed tho local naval medical
authorities in California to turn
Lieut.. Franklin kennedy. held in an
asylum. over 10 ha family n they
think II safe 20 do 20.
n their opinion IL otherwise. ar.
engagements probably VIII be made
10 bring Kennedy here for ohseryR.
ton and treatment az the govern.
mont hospital.
No effort viii DO made 10 push
tho court.martial charge OF drunken.
ncss against Kennedy. and IL Is the
understanding that this phase Of !
tho matter has been shclved com.
piotsly.
A report received by Wilbur 60.
day from the coast said Kennedy |
was in a very nervous state, cries
frequently. and that he was being |
held In an asylum because II was
not considered safe TO leave him in
4 hospital.
Decision TO turn Kennedy over TO
ais family. II possible. Is believed TO
20 due 10 reports that his family
has great influence over him in his
present condition,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-06
nIG BIAS IN TRoURIE

LONDON. March g. Bie Ben. the
great Westminster clock, took hiss
first rest IN several generations ~
Gently FoFs WIRE too much FOR n,
cumming the mechanism 81 the
giant timrpirc~. n stopped twice IN
week. "a hen II was decided that the
famous chimes must iay or Tor re
pair shortly before the chimes
which arr broadcast. we're heard by
radio In Bornoo= 10 900 miles away
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-06

VICTORIA. u. Cy-Dairy produc.
ton Ia tho province 81 British Coium.
bla In 1894 amounted 10 more than
SO. 500 900. an Increase 81 over 20
per cent over tho production or tho
previous year, according 10 state.
ment made by tho preslden, % the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-06

EDMONTON. Alberta 1t IA uu,
dcrs;ood that a college for all ma.
,ionRliurs viii DO erected here by the
Catholic educational authorities. The
Carnegie foundation. q II stated has
promised 100000 towards the cost.
which r. estimated 60 be $3.50 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-06

tho Kslowna Growers exchange, The
Associated growers win sell their
own product BY their own msn 10
the wholesalers, branches will be
established ~ Vancouver. Edmonton.
Calgary. saakatoon. Regina and Win.
nipcK.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-06

ereaslug tho salaries OF postal uUrE.
crH ty SOS 100000 yelr ana Boo.
ucasiug postal revenues by $50.
600. 600 and the measure increasing
the pay OF congressman from $500
to $4,000 year
Muscle sbo1la. the first major
legislation requested by 100, prrHlr
dent was allowed Co die Boa confer
snca after consuming more time
than any other bili n ~. however
In q form acceptable TO Mr Coo.
idEe. and leaders hope 10 pass IL 10
the new congress, in which the ad,
tiiiiii ssfsss.sa representation has
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-06

RELowNA. n. c.-Ths launching
OF a sales agency BY tho Associated
Growers % British Columbia. which
win handle all their crops OF fruits
and vegetables. was the mos, i'm
portant announcements made al the
recent meeting OF tho directors of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-06

This Great $50, 900 Stock Must BE Moved.
Thousands have already proiited by this sale
why not you?
LEGAL NOTICE TO VACATE Has Been
Seryed-To comply with ii forces this huge
sacrifice
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-06

British Columbia Dairymeu's aEsocia.
ton. ~ the meeiing % the organlza.
tion recently. The president also
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-06

stated that the expansion during the
past year was largely accounted for
by the rapid growth OF the practice
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-06
Absolutely Free Tomorrow
Great Dollar Day SATURDAY.

Yesterday we closed our doors and !,
reduced sale prices-D0LLAR DAY ~
on here Saturday.
And TO move this stock quick tomor.
here's what Wen do: In addition IA J
Great DOLLAR SALE-we1l make !
Sensational FREE OFFER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-06

Of COW testing in the provinr
the consequent building up q a
grades.