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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
WOMAN DIES FROM BURN
X X X
RECEIVED IN EFFORT TO
* X *
NAY UNTRUE HUSBAND

DETROIT. Mich, Feb. 12.-Victim
Of a fate intended for her husband,
Mrs. Delsedia Lowry. q years old.
died last night. She was severely
burned a week ago when burning gaso
line, which she had thrown on the
bed Of her husband, flared back, set
ting fire to her own clothing.
Mrs. Lowry, and Clifford, her 80
y13r old husband told police that at
the time of their marriage they agreed
That il one of them should be found
unfaithful. the lother would be privil-
eyed to kill the unfaithful one A
week ago Mrs. Lowry charged Lowry
with being interested in other women.
and in a fit of anger hurled a glass
of "-~eoline on his bed tossing a
Is el match after it.
The flames were blown back, set
tin" fire to the womans flimsy night
clothing and she was horribly burned
before her husband, who escaped with
mimcr burns, could extinguish the
flames.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
man IS KILLED
IN MATAM0R0S
Woman Held After Fa'
tai Shooting; Claims
Was Accidental

Francisco Davila, age 35, internal
revenue inspector in Matamoros, died
late Yesterday from a bullet wound re
ceived' at O'Clock in the afternoon
when a pistol over which ne and a
woman were struggling fell to the floor
and was discharged. May McFadden,
an American citizen, is being held in
connection with the shooting.
The affair tool; place in the Royal
Cafe, near the Plaza. Davila was rush
Ell to the MatamorOs hospital, and giver
medical aid. The bullet had passed
through his stomach, and he died abou,
o'clock in the afternoon.
May McFadden was arrested By Of
fcers who were called when the shoot
ing took place, and is being held for
further questioning in connection with
the shooting. She said in preliminary
statement that the shooting was acci-
dental, and that the pistol was dis
charged upon striking the floor She
was formerly the wife of 4 sergeant in
the army units at Fort Brown, but the
two have been divorced.
The dying statement of Francisco Da-
villa placed on the records in Matamoros
is that the shooting was not accidental
The inspector claimed that he was shot
Intentionally, and that the gun dii not
discharge on striking the floor
statement made by Lieut.. Colonel Ben
jamin Huesca, army officer in Mata-
moros who was present when the fatal
shooting took place, is that the pistol
was discharged accidentally, and that
the woman had not intended shooting
Davila. This statement was corrobor-
ated by other witnesses who were IN
the cafe when Davila was shot.
The deceased had been in Matamoros
less than q month, coming TO that city
to check up on the stamping OF docu-
ments, letters, etc. He is survived by
his widow in Aguas Calientes, the
family home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
DISSENTION IN
u. OFT. Shown
BY RESOLUTION
Senators Call on Author
: tiles to Compose Diff
ferences; Fight Over
Regents Is Cause
(By The Associated Press.

AUSTIN, Tex, Feb. 12.-Dissension in
the University of Texas came to the
surface in the senate today in the form
of a senate. concurrent resolution by
Senator J. y. Parnel of Wichita Falls,
calling on the university authorities to
compose their differences. It was re-
ferred to the committee on education
after cons derable debate.
The resolution was the outgrowth ap-
parently of the struggle In the senate
Yesterday in executive session over con-
firmation Of members of the board Of
regent. The contest. it was said, un-
officially, rou2lved around confirmation
of H. J. L. Stark Of Orange, who, how
ever was confirmed.
The resolution introduced today re-
cited that management of the university
had been the subject I, f much bitter feel
ing for the past few years; that the
constitution cf the state calls for crea-
tion Of a university gf the first class;
that it is the desire OF the people to
establish and perpetuate a university
equal to that offered by any other state;
that in the past personal ambition ana
personal jcalousies have too many times
entered into the discussion Of CON
trt:uctive policies; therefore it WAS re-
solved that the senate looks upon such
conditions with great disfavor and re-
grct and eve now call upon all fac
tions to realize the great Importance Of
tcy'ng aside personal differences and
GIsputes and come together in the
spirit Of concession and desire for har-
mnay in order that the university can
begin to grow and prosper in a way its
founders intended and that the standard
of learning may be raised to one which
will cause a feeling Of pride to all
Texans"
Senator Parnell urged adoption Of the
resolution Immediately but cther senat-
ors objected that it ought to be well
dige r.ed before the senate placed itself
on record.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
COLLINS Still
PINNED IN CAVE
Rescue Rests in Higher
Power, Volunteer
Workers Say
fBy The Associated Press.)

CAVE CITY, KY, Feb. 12-The fate
Of Floyd Collins despite the skill Of the
states bert engineers and the valor Of
the volunteer digers. rests in the
hands of power higher than theirs.
they acknowledged today when the res
cue Shaft reached the limestone honey
comb section of the Sand Cave death
trap.
Failure Of the sound amplification
tests yesterday to record the breath
ing" sounds previously heard over the
electric light wires leading down to Col
Inns. has left his condition. -wheth er
alive or dead-open to anybody's guess.
The hope which still drives the rescue
workers at top speed il that tunnel
or cavern leading to Collins will be
found at the bottom of the shaft with
in few hours. The best 'cf engineer
ing skill has failed to determine just
how close to Collins prison the rescue
shaft may strike. due to the tortuous
windings Of the original Sand Cave tun-
mel
The shaft starts 13 feet back from the
mouth of Sand Cave, but in their cal
cuidIioHS u OHt uiIeSlloH' INSTANCE daiu
windings Of the tunnel, the engineers
were unable to map the tunnel down as
far as Collins because of the cave-ins
which sealed his prison in that direc-
tion.
The drill previously sent down 76
feet at a point ten feet from the shaft
was to be placed on the centers of the
shaft now approximately as feet deem.
in an effort to determine whether there
is a cavern directly under it, and if 50.
at what depth
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
Russian Revolution
Victim Gets Fortune

NEW ORLEANS. La, Feb. Mori-
Ike Herdman of Odessa, Russia. whose
entire family with the exception OF ne
daughter was wiped out as 'esult If
the Russian revolution mainly trom
starvation, was in New Orleans today TO
claim tie fortune Inherited fror: his
father, Ike Herdman. former real estate
owner, who died in 1917 leavin,- an es-
tate valued at S500.000.
The elder Heriman left his family in
Russia AZ wears ago ana nothing Lad
been heard from him until news Of his
death reached them that wear through
tho American consul at Odessa. Haordke
said. His wife died several years be-
fore the uprising. ignorant of the ate
of her husband, whom she had ! el;eved
dead
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
Truck Markets
T~l@- Via Naval Radio
= O0oy Fort Brown
(Texas Warehouse and Markets
I Department.

AUSTIN, Tex, Feb. I2.-Carlot ship
ments of fruits and vegetables-Spin-
ach, Texas, 45; Virginia, O; others, 4
South Carolina, 8. Cabbage, Texas,
49; Florida, %; South Carolina, 5; New
York, Sc; Wisconsin, l2; others, A.
Mixed vegetables, Texas, AZ; others,
81; total, 105 Tomatoes, Texas, 4;
total, 50. Lettuce, Texas, 1; total, 20.
Sweet potatoes, Texas, A; total, 2g.
Grapefruit, Texas. 3 total, 151.
Shipments by districts, Texas-Beets,
Lower Valley, T.; cabbage, Laredo, Il
Lower Valley, 4S; carrots, Lower Val
ley, 2; spinach, Laredo, II; Winter
Garden, 80; unreported for 10th, spin
ach, Laredo, 3; Winter Garden, l.
Shipping point information--Cabbage
weaker, SIT to $18 ton, usual terms.
San Benito; carrots, usual terms, San
Benito, dull. Sl.00; beets, weaker. $1.O0
to Sl.10; spinach, Laredo, unsettled, 20
to 80 cents cash track, 90 cents to $l.00
usual terms; Asherton, firm, go to 20
cents cash, 20 to 80 cents usual terms.
Cabbage Kansas City, dull. $500;
Chicago, steady. unchanged; St. Louis,
dull. S35 to $40 ton, mostly $40; Gin
cinnati. weaker, $40 to $50 ton; Detroit.
weaker, $2.75 to $500 hundredweight,
Continued on Page Two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
Frost Damage Light,
Is Report of Buyers

Although no accurate reports were re,
ceived this morning the belief was ex-
pressed by W. W. Higgins, manager Of
the Brownsville Fruit Co., and exper-
fenced produce buyer, that the moderate
frost last night did practically no dam
age.
W. E. McDavitt IF McDavitt Bros.
produce buyers, declared that there are
some vegetables in the Valley which
could be damaged by frost. such "a
tbs youn gbeans. squash. lettuce and
potatoes, although it was question Of
whether the frost last night was heavy
enough to damage these vegetables.
There are not many young vegetables
now, it was said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
Edwards Heirs Plan
North Texas Meetings
by The Associated Press }

DALLAS, Texas. Feb. IA meeting
of persons interested in claims to prop
erty in New York, including that now
held by the Trinity Corporation will be
held here Saturday night Another will
be held in Fort Worth February 21,
John NJ. Hancock of Dallas said today.
There are number of Texas resi-
dents who believe they are members OF
the Robert Edwards family. Robert
Edwards is said to have leased the
property in question 200 years ago.
Whether the Texas claimants will in
cornorate TO further their interests is
to be decided at the meetings. Han
cock said claimants in other states
had taken similar action.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
Countess Renounces
Title to Be American

DENVER Colo, ,Fob. 70 -Declc ring
She would renounce her title as a coun-
tess Of Sweden. Mrs. Bertha Brita
Eleanora Katarina Aimee Spens Cook.
yesterday filed application for natural
ization papers.
Mrs. G ok. who is the wife of Robert
Cook of Detroit, Mich, came to the
United States from Sweden in 1928.
She comes from one Of the Oldest and
most distinguished families Of Swedish
nobility.
Her father is n retired army captain
and formerly was military attache Of
the Swedish embassies in Rome. Buda-
pest and Paris.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
new YORK OBSERVES
LINCOLN BIRTHDAY
(Bv The Associated Press !

NEW YORK. N. Y, Feb. 12.-Tribute
was paid to Abraham Lincoln today by
thousands at services in various parts
of the city by patriotic, religious and
civic organizations in celebration of his
birthday OBJ ervance Of the anniver-
sary Will reach the climax this evening
at the annual dinner Of the national re-
publican club. at which Secretary
Hughes is to speak.
At the Lincoln statue in Union Square
more than 20 organizations took part in
services, among them being G. A. r. and
Confederate Veterans.
The busts of Lincoln and Robert E.
Lee in the hall of fame at New York
University were decked with wreaths.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
Only Bride Lincoln
Gaze AWuyTeHs Story

ANDERSON, Ind. Feb. 12-The only
living woman who was given away as a
bride by Abraham Lincoln. and who ate
executive mansion.
Mrs. Elizabeth Chandler, 90, of this
little county seat town, proudly boasts
that honor.
Her story portrays the big-heaIted
ness. kindness and sympthy for others
in the life of Lincoln.
Twas away back in 1862 that James
Henry Chandler and his bride-to-b,
eloped from their homes near Mt. Sid
ney. Va, and went to Halper's Ferry
to be marlied.
Trouble at this town prevented their
entrance and they took the stage to
WaShineto>,.
"Green Virginians"
I'VE wee jus z couple Of green Vir-
sinians, explains Il 3. III ndier. "anc
we know no tettar. then TO &C TO tie
White House : 1T married.
1--WE explained III, ration Is a
doorman and ne TOOK a. to the pies
ident's office.
What do YOU chilG nA mn I'm
coin asked us. We told HIM am Er sent
for a Baptist minister. Aftrr tn ccr"
mony President Lincoln laughingiy cali
ed my attention to the fact that it was
customary fir the minister to kiss tn"
bride The minister did
81 was rather hoping the president
would. too. But he didn't!
After the wedding Lincoln insisted
we stay all night. | was taken to one
room and my husband to another.
"In 4 short time we discovered TINT
a party was scheduled for the White
House that evening and when the guests
arr. cd news of cur wedding spread.
''Thcy served a midnight supper IN
our = nor"
In the early part Of the war Cham
dIer ioned the southern forces. In
short time. however, he surrendered and
asked permission to fight in Lincoln
army.
This WIS granted and Mrs. Chandler
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
AWARDBRIDCE.
CONTRACT TO
VALLEY FIRM
Dodds and Wedegartner
of San Benito Lowest
Bidders for Structure
at Figure of $57,435

Dodds 4 Wedegartner, contractors Of
San Benito. yesterday afternoon were
fwarf"3 the contract for the new bridge
over the Arroyo Colorado near Harlin-
ger. the bid Of this contracting firm be-
irg low at s57,435.51. The commissions
efS cclrt awarded the q ntract on the
recommend ton of the engineers
Other bids submitted were, l.. F.
Sanders, San Antonio. 63,499.63; Mis-
scur' Valley Brid~o L. Iron Co. Dallas
$6G, ,293 So Austin Bros. Bridge Co, Dal-
las. s63.4y0.24
DIVISION Engineer H. t. Field wa.
present 1T the letting. and recommended
''r'eptance of the low bid. rs did Coun-
ty F.n@incer ". 0. Washington.
Tie new bridge will he constructed
~ t'r east SIDE ; tn / esent bridge
er the ar oyo in order that there will
W ~ Interference with traffic while il
is the n'occsS Of construction. 1t
will consist of two 15o-foot steel spans,
on c,rr1. te piars with concrete girder
arpioachcS \ the ends. and will be ap-
rroxi imately 450 feet over all
tn clear width Of the bridge will be
10 feet bewtern crubs. and the struc-
I n" VIII be arIioxinat"ly the same
hcigr q" the other bridge over the ar
rCro. Ih're will be sidewalk for per-
sons walll1g ross the bridge. and
the, fracture viii be entirely Of steel
;.nd concrete. Constructions work is to
start as so n as the material can be
placed on the grounds.
The old bridge over the Arroyo Colo
RADIO has been declared unsafe. snd will
bc used no longer after the new struc-
ture is up. Another improvement which
the new bridge will make possible will
be lengthening the curves on the ap-
pl caches to the bridge. County Engineer
Washington said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
Storm Warning Issued
For North Atlantic
(Bv The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Feb. 12-The
weather bureau today issued the follow
ing storm warning:
Advisory 10 a. M. sto'Nl warnings
changed to northwest Delaware break
water to Rockland, Maine. and SOUTH
east warnings continued east Of Rock
land changing to northwest at p. NJ,
northwest warnings continued IL noon
south of breakwater to Cope Hatteras
and lower at sunset. Storm central over
Long Island, moving mcrtheazteward.
will be attended by northwest gales
south Of Boston and strong shifting
winds and gales becoming northwest this
afternoon north Of Boston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
GASOLINE PROBE PROPOSED

WASHINGTON, d. c. Feb. 12.-An in
vestigation of the gasoline industry was
proposed in the senate today by Senator
Trammell; democrat, Florida. The re-
solution would have the federal trade
commission examine into recent arbi-
trary and unwarranted" increases in
the price of gasoline with a view to
prosecutions. should violation OF law
be discovered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
IN OUR
VALLEY

THE possibilities of a radiocasting
= station, proposed to be erected in
Brownsville, are very alluring.
What an excellent opportunity it may
be to talk to the millions of radio fans
over the country and tell them of the
wonders of the Lower Rio Grande Val
ley.
Then we would have a chance to get
back at the Florida sections that even
venture into Texas cities and set up
programs of their own, telling Texans
that Florida oranges and grapefruit are
the worlds best. Down here we doubt
that claim very, very much. But we
don't do much else, to our own great
harm.
OF course, the real problem of a
radiocasting station is going to be to
get on the air each night with an enter
tanning program, one that will not only
attract the attention of the listener in
but will hold that attention.
Dispatch, in recent issue of that news
Texas Talk" in The Houston Post
paper, discussed the need of a state
akriculIuldi scnOOI III the LoWeI Rio
Granie Valley.
An excellent idea. We have an ex-
pertinent station underway. 1t should
be an auxiliary to a very fine agricul
tural school. Here is what Texas
Talk" says:
The States Of Texas recently ac-
ceded to a widespread and persistent
demand on the part OF West Texans, and
established tte Texas archaeological in
stitute at Lubbock, on the South Plains.
"One of the main purposes of this
school will be to teach farming methods
that are peculiar TO West Texas.
In the belief of The Post-Dispatch
the State should give recognition to the
wonderful progress made in the Rio
Grande Valley by establishing full
fledged agricultural college somewhere
in the Valley district.
Radical differences exist between
climate, soil, variety of products and
nearly every other factor entering into
agriculture in the Valley, and in other
sections of the state.
The young man who wishes TO Sc
cure expert training which will fit him
to raise products along the lower Rio
Grande is at a loss to secure such train
ing at any existing state college.
Properly managed, a college of agri.
culture in the Valley district could be
of inestimable benefit to the citizens.
According to Sid Hardin, Post-Dis.
patch staff correspondent, larger and
larger percentage tof Southwesterners
are moving to the Rio Grande Valley.
In the first stages Of its development
as fruit and vegetable growing region,
the Valley received most of its immi-
grants from the East, while later the
tide of new arrivals switched and the
bulk of the settlers came from the
Middle West.
Texas farmers always have been con-
servative Seeing hundreds of ears of
oranges and grapefruit moving from
Valley towns, they have decided that
these towns really are fostering grape
fruit culture successfully.
Now that they are moving to the
Rio Grande in large numbers, the same
qualities of frugality, industry and
fo .-sight which have enabled them to
prosper in much less favored regions
- Continued on page %
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
Huge Ice Jams Flood
New Hampshire Town
(Bv The Associated Press.)

COLEBROOK, n. H., Feb. 12.-Water
was running in the streets of Cole
brook today as the Mohawk River
backed up behind two huge ice jams.
Workmen labored throughout the night
using dynamite in an attempt to cut a
tunnel for the water. Cellars we're in
undated as the flood spread and grind
ing ice flocs snapped telephon4 poles
and destroye property along the river
banks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
Pioneer Texan Found
Dead at Wichita Falls
CIV The Associated Press. J

WICHITA FALLS, Texas, Feb. 12.-E.
A. McClesky, former county commits
sioner and prominent in the develop
ment of Wichita county since its early
history was found dead in bed at his
home in Iowa Park today, death being
due to paralysis.
The deceased, pioneer Texan, had
been in the Panhandle section of the
state since 1870 and hunted buffaloes
on the plains during the days when set
Elements were few and far between
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
'MeLIey Dyu1111,1ey' Becomes
Real When Actor Shoots

Shirley Booth, the leading woman,
tainted and the curtain was rung
dcwn.
Garvie was not supposed to fire the
weapon, only threaten with it. He
said he pulled the trigger accidentally
after losing the proper pistol and bor-
rowing another. Self said he would
: not prosecute. but police preferred
charge Of carrying weapon without
permission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
Move to Check Action
On Warren Planned

WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. 12.-Ad-
ministrati3n leaders will seek to prevent
action at this session Of the senate on
the nomination of Charles B. Warren
of Michigan to be attorney general.
This was disclosed today after
Chairman Cummins Of the judiciary
committee had frankly informed Pres
ident Coolidge Of the extent to which
opposition has developed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
Convict Escapes Farm;
Police to Aid Search
(By The Associated Press.)

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 12.-Pol'-s
here were asked today to look for Cliff
ford Beamon, sent up from this county
IN May, 1923, on a murder conviction,
who made spectacular escape yester-
dav from the Harlem state farm
Johnny Walker and Buster Reese.
also sent up with Beaman, escaped but
were captured a mile or two from the.
farm.
Beaman, prison authorities said,
burned the grass as he made his get
away, and threw the dogs off his scent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
Flappey Styles Barred
ByNebyuSku School Head

Skirts not more than nine inches
from the ground; elbow length
sleeves; closely fitting collars and
rougeless faces.
Commenting after the meeting Mr..
Prescott said:
The model girl should be so incon-
spicuous in her mode of dress that
people might not remember her for
clothes but for her personality.v
Girls who fail to comply with the
ruling, the president said. will not be
permitted to attend classes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
(By The Associated Press.)

LINCOLN, Nebr., Feb. 12.-Co-eds
Of Union College, at Collegeview. Lin
coin suburb, were given fcrr days in
which to abandon short skirts, low
necked dresses. rouge and lipsticks,
and adopt attire specified by meet
ing "fcr girls only" at the college
Yesterday.
The girls were ordered to dress
themselves in clothing in no way con-
sricuous. He prescribed the follow
ing:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
(By The Associated Press.) J

NEW YORK. n. Y, Feb. IA real
shooting in "Hell's Bells a melo-
drama at the Wallack theater, caused
Eddie Garvie, comedien, to be ordered
to court today.
"Out Of this house. you coyotes.
Eddie yelled flourishing a pistol at
his stage enemies.
The pistol went off and Clifton Self,
another actor, was shot in one arm.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
Invitation of Texas
Declined by Coolidge
(By The Associated Press.)

~ 1HO 1T5SONFuOcW Tcss-T
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12.-Presi.leat
Coolidge has declined the invita-. ~
from Texas legislature and Governofl
Miriam A. Ferguson to attend Tie West
Texas chamber of commerce convention
at Mineral Wells May 4. AMI A
message stating he would be unrblc to
attend was read in the house toIsy
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12
STARTS LONG FLIGHT

BRUSSELS, FEB I2.-LieUt. Thief
fry. Belgian aviator, left here today for
a 5000 mile flight in a tri-motored plane
to Ieopo!dville, Belgian Congo. The
itinerary provides for seven stops, the
first at Perpignan, France.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-02-12

MRS. ELIZABETH CHANDi1R
~ fronr him for five Years.
The sentiment against man who dared
tt, .-, ils C"n llnIiy eventually
died down and he returned home.
Bride Was Waiting
His white H1use" bride was iting
for him.
The Chandlers moved to Indiana soon
after and i,ared a family Of four.
Chandler died some % years ago and
his widow is supported by govern
ment pension.
In the pension record is found what
probably 4: the only official record or
the Chandler wedding in the White
House.