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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
Cattlemen Rejoice
Over Steady Rains

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March 23.-
Darkened skies Sunday and Monday
morning brought sunshine to farmers
and ranchers in South and West Texas
as thirsty fields and ranges drink up
rain that is literally gold.
Reports from as far west as Sander
son and east to the coast tell of slow
soaking rains.
Parched ranges are already beginning
to show signs of coming growth and il
is estimated that but a few days when
vast expanses of brown will be green.
1t is this carpet for which cattle men
have been praying and its coming means
elimination of feeding.
Feeding had become general among
ranch men for the last two months due
to the prolonged drouth and many had
shipped cattle into Mexico. The rains
mean a saving of many hundreds of
thousands of dollars to these men
alone.
An inch Of rain had fallen Sunday
Continued on page p
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
RAINSPREADS
OUT TO BRING
JOY TO'SOUTH
Rio Crande Starts on
Rise; Three.Inch Pre-
cipitation Reported in
San Benito Sunday

The million dollar rain which fell in
Brownsville and vicinity Wednesday
night Of last week, yesterday spread
out to Benefit the people of all South
Texas, and considerable rainfall was
recorded during the day, and last night,
over an area from Del Rio to San An
tonic, Galveston, Corpus Christi, and
down to Brownsville, where one inch Of
rain fell.
In several sections Of South Texas.
one near San Benito, and the other at
Dilley, farther north, rains amounting
almost to cloudbursts, were reported.
Both these points reported three inches
of rain. Today the flats between
Brownsville and San Benito are flood
ed
The Rio Grande late yesterday and
today showed the first sign of any ef.
feet from the rains in the upper part
of the country. including the San Juan
watershed, as it started on steady
rise. This morning the river was up
foot here, and still rising steadily.
For the past two months the Rio
Grande has been at low water stage
so low, in fact, that it has been diff
cult to irrigate from it in some places.
The rise in the river was noticeable
here. as the large bar which has stood
in the middle of the stream is rapidly
disappearing.
The Rio Grande Valley today once,
more rejoiced over the steady rains,
which extended from Brownsville to
Mission, and to Raymondville and
across to the bay, with the exception of
a small strip of country south of Sebas-
tian 1.-The rain will make the Valleys
cotton CROP one farmer said this
morning. and other farmers and produce
buyers agreed with him that it is worth
millions to the Valley. The first rain.
| which fell Wednesday night of last
week, was rather local, falling in the
vicinity of Brownsville and Harlingen.
However. the rain yesterday and last
| night was general over south Texas,
| and was a blessing to the cattle men
! and to farmers in other sections.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
Body of Judge Jones
Laid to Rest After
Last Rites Observed

The body Of Judge w. II. Jones was
laid to rest in the Buena Vista ceme-
terry here yesterday afternoon.
Impressive funeral services were con-
Quoted in the Methodist church, with
friends from all parts Of the Valley.
ard from practically every section of
the state joining the host of local
friends in paying respect to the memory
of Judge Jones.
The services started at O'Clock, when
Rev. J. l.. Gross. of Houston, who came
here to conduct the services, delivered
the funeral sermon. In his talk Rev.
Gross paid a tribute to Judge Jones for
his lcvabe nature, rather than for his
accomplishments in his chosen profess
sion.
Rev. Gross mentioned the host of
friends that had been attracted by a
characteristic outstanding in Judge
Jones, that is. his loyalty, his kind
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
PASHA HEADOF
EGYPT CHAMBER
Speech Of Premier From
Throne Brings Cheers
for King
fPv The Associated rress.)

CAIRO. Egypt. March 23-Former
Premier Zac'oul Pasha was elected
president Of the chamber Of deputies in
the new Egyptian parliament today. re-
ceiving l23 votes out of the 208.
Premier Ziwar Pasha read the speech
from the throne, outlining the govern
ment's program. 1t was punctuated with
arplamea and at the termination there
were cheers for the king. The speech
reiterated the deep regret felt by the
Egyptian government for the assassina.
tion of Sir Lee Stack, the Sirdar. and
its best hope that his slayers would
soon receive their merftFd pdnis1Imeft.
Fonts relations with Great Britain,
which had been affected by the inch
dent again were becoming those of hab-
itual friendship and good understand.
ing, the speech said
The new president of the chamber was
premier when the sirdar met his death
and opposed the present government in
the recent parliamentary elections.
Zagloul. in speech delivered shortly
after his election, declared that as
president Of the chamber he did not
represent any particular party but the
parties in general
1t is understood the government does
not regard Zagloul's election as indicat-
ing lack of confidence in the ministry,
taking the view that personal rather
thar noitical considerations led to his
selection.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
TWO Mine WORKERS
MAY LIVE, IS BELIEF
fRv Tho Associated Press J

FAIRMONT. West Va. March 23.-
Rescue workers expected to learn def
iritely today whether there are any
survivors among the 33 men imprison-
ed last Tuesday night by an explosion
in the Barracksville mine of the Bethle-
hem Mines corporation.
Hope has not been abandoned that
two miners escaped death as they are
believed to have been working in a re-
mote section Of the property when the
blast went off. 1t was admitted at the
same time, however, that no evidence
has been found to indicate any survi-
,ors will be found.
The removal Of Is additional bodies
yesterday and three more today brought
the total taken from the mine to 29.
A development yesterday was the ar
rest of Charles Groves, former emplOye.
for investigation. Three others are be-
ing held for questioning in connection
with the explosion. No date has been
set for the official investigation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
RUM ship TAKEN
OFF GALVESTON
Cargo Valued at $4,000
Found i'm Launch An
chored in Harbor
fpv Tho Associated Press.)


GALVESTON. Tex. March 23.-The
motor launch Mary, laden with GOA
packages of ffassorted liquors. was found
by the Velasco Coast guard crew an
chored off shore some six miles south
Of San Luis Pass Saturday afternoon.
it became known here today with the
arrival of the launch at pier % where
her cargo was unloaded by customs au-
thorities.
Captain d. j. Allister Of the Velasco
station which is located at the mouth Of
the Brazos river was on an inspection
trip when the Mary was sighted. In
vestigation developed that the little
rum ship had been abandoned by her
crew. The launch's rudder was broken.
II was the theory of the coast guards
that the craft missed San Luis Pass fol-
lowing the accident to her rudder and
w2s anchored by her crew. who planned
ID return later.
The launch is 80 feet over all with
tonnage of 12. She Is registered at
the custom house here.
The GA burlap-wrapped packages of
liquor contained about six quart bot
ties. To the package, making ~3of eases
with value ranging from $4,000 to
S20.000. The assortment included Cor
don Gin, Bacardi rum. King George.
Canadian club and White Horse Whis-
key, together with cognac and cham
pai~oc
The Nary was sighted at p. m. Sat.
NJ v afternoon. She arrived in the
harbor last night at 3 o'clock and was
brought to the pier this morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
Truck Markets
u quay Fort Brown
(Texas Warehouse and Markets
Department.


AUSTIN, Tex, March 23.-Report for
4S, South Carolina, 10; others, 8; cab
bage. Texas. 48; Florida, %; South
Carolina, 10; New York, l5; Wisconsin,
O.; others, l2; mixed vegetables, AZ;
others, 92; total, 1874; lettuce, Texas, 2;
total, 205; grapefruit, Texas, A.; total.
26; beets Texas, 1; carrots, Texas, 25-
Shipments by districts of origin,
Texas, carrots, Lower Valley, "a; spin
ach, Laredo, 12; Winter Garden, 20;
cabbage, Lower Valley 48.
Shipping Point Information-Spinach
Laredo, unreported; cabbage, Lower
Valley, stronger; wagonloads to grow
ers. SO cash; $1a to sl2 usual terms.
Report for Sunday-Spinach. Texas,
6; Virginia. O.; others, O; cabbage, Tex
as, 0; Florida, 4; South Carolina. 0;
New York, SO; Wisconsin, Q; mixed vege-
tables, Texas, O.; others, III; total, ~;
lettuce, Texas. Il; total, IL.
Shipment by districts of origin, Texas
Spinach, Winter Garden, 5; Laredo, /.
Shipping point information--unre
ported.
Cabbage; Kansas City. three Texas,
one others, three track. dull, $500; Chi
cago, 18 Texas, three others, "a track;
steady, $3.50; St. Louis 10 Texas. two
Others 80 track, steady. $40; Cincinnati.
one Texas, four others, Is track steady
$40 to $45; Denver, two Texas. two
track, dull, $l.75 to s1.85; Pittsburgh.
three track. dull. $40 to sac; Memphis,
eight Texas. two others; steady, 1925
to $3.50; Minneapolis, two Texas, six
track. steady, $500 to S2.25,
Spnach-Kansas CITY, one Texas, two
Continued on Page Two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
Cars Leave Highway;
No One Is Injured

Between the hours of 3 and O'Clock
this morning seven automobiles were
stranded in the ditch along the high
way between Brownsville and san penn
20, Deputy Sheriff H. A. Belts report
ed this morning, although no one was
injured in any of the accidents.
The steady rains. which blinded df'
ers, and the condition of the road after
the rains caused the cars to slide OIL
most of them going gently off the road.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
DRIVER KILLED ON
HOUSTON SPEEDAY

HOUSTON, Texas, March 23.-Elmer
Leroy Elliott, race drives, was fatally
injured and Rex Edmunds, also race
driver, sustained slight injuries. in ac-
eidents at the Gulf Coast speedway
races yesterday. Elliott's accident came
IN the Is mile free for all, when his
machine left the track and went over
the outside rail. Edmund's mishap
ca,ne in the fifth race when his car
cnl,;aed with unother machine. A brother
of Elliott. Kenneth Elliott, is resi-
dent of Houston. His mother lives IN
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
Murphysboro Storm
Toll Reaches 200

MURPHSBORO. H., March 23.-The
dead in Murphysboro as a result OF
Wednesdays tornado was increased this
morning to an even 200 with the death
Of two more persons here, the death OF
two Of the injured out of more than
fifty surgical cases taken to st. Louis
yesterday by special train and revi-
sion Of the official casualty list, which
added two names to the roll.
A survey started this morning by the
Red Cross as first step in the re-
habilitation program revealed that there
are literally hundreds of persons here
who were injured in the tornado but
have never reported the fact.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
Valley Students in
u. of T. Fencing Class

AUSTIN, Texas, March 23.-In q class
Of 80 enrolled for instruction in fencing
ut the University of Texas three are
from the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
They are Benito Longorio and Louis
Cowen of Brownsville and Jack Knud-
sen of McAllen.
The enrolment is divided into two
classes each of which meets three times
each week. They are instructed by
Melvin Williamson of San Antonio, con-
sidered an able instructor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
CALIFORNIA WOMEN
DIE IN AUTO CRASH

LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 23.-Two
wealthy women of Los Angeles were
killed instantly and three men seriously
wounded early today when an automo-
bile in which they were returning from
San Diego crashed into culvert, over
turned and burned near Norwalk, east
of here.
The dead are Mrs. o. II. Miller Of
Hollywood, IS ani Mrs. Marjorie Pike
chessman, q. Both were wives Of
brokers here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23

black, Mrs. Hattie Robertson, mother
Of Buster Robertson, was wheeled into
the court room at 80 this afternoon.
She is expected to tell her story of
the killing Of her son and to defend
hcf reputation which has been at
tackled by the defense.
WICHITA FALLS, Tex, March 23.-
Mary Francis Collier Robertson, Is
year old daughter of former Mayor
Frank Collier and widow of Buster Rob-
errtson. whom Collier slew and for
whose death he is now being tried for
murder, appeared at the court house at
1O:3O this morning. She was asked to
come by the state.
Both state and defense attorneys
conferred with her on the steps of the
court house and it was expected that
she would be placed on the stand.
More character witnesses for Mrs.
Hattie Robertson, and witnesses whose
testimony dealt with the crank in
cident and with the 'corset" incident,
were put on the stand this morning.
morning.
School mates of Buster and Mary
Francis testified TO seeing the couple
act very affectionately toward each 9TH
er in the Collier home, where the'
were seen embracing by the defendant.
It was brought out that they broke
when they discovered that the defend
ant saw them. There was further tes-
timony as to the circumstances on the
occasion when Frank Collier drew an
automobile crank on Buster when he
discovered the latter talking to Mary
Francis at the F. H. Gohlke home.
Mrs. Robertson Defended
The state also produced a witness
whose testimony tended to contradict
that of Mrs. Bouldin, relative to the
conduct of Mrs. Robertson on the oc-
casion when Mrs. Bouldin came to fit q
corset. The witness denied that MIS-
Robertson started disrobing in the pre-
sence of men.
Mrs. n. d. Hays, the first witness,
the state still being engaged IN offering
rebuttal testimony, gave her age as -
and said she knew Mrs. George Lawler.
She denied that she had made any re-
mark to Mrs. Lawler carrying lnsinua-
tions against Mrs. Robertson's charac'
ter She said Mrs. Lawler had lnsinuat-
ed to her that Mrs. Robertson was not
the right kind of neighbor. She had
never seen any drinking or boisterous
conduct at the home, she testified.
Mrs. i. L. Kennedy testified that shc
was the wife Of railroad man. and
tho mother of five children. She testi'
fled she knew Mrs. Robertson's reputa-
ton and that it was good. She hsu
visited in the Robertson home, she said,
Continued on Page Two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
MAN INJURED IN
MOTORCYCLE CRASH

Kustos Koulas. employe of the Nc
Allen Cafe in the city by that name,
sustained broken collar bone and Sc
we're crts on the head early this morn.
ing when the motorcycle on which he
was riding overturned near Stuart
Place.
The motorcycle skidded off the road
ord turned over several times, throw
ing the rider to the ground. He was
taken to Harlingen for medical treat
ment, and was then sent back to Meal
len.
The accident was reported to Sheriff
Sam Robertson by Deputy Sheriff D
H. Ferguson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
Library Gets New J.
Books, Encyclopedias

Three additional new books of fiction
hnva been received at the Library and
will be available to members Tuesday
ait.tnoon. Mrs. H. Z. Barnes, chairman,
announced this morning.
In addition to this splendid COM
plete encyclopedia has been donated to
the library by DIR. o. v. Lawrence and
will be available for reference. Mrs.
Barnes expressed the thanks Of the Ii
brary committee to DR.. Lawrence.
The new books received today are /:
-Jrlia Cane O'Higgins.
captain Blood" Sabatini.
I'm the Land of Cotton" Spar
borough.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
Valley Student Named
For Engineering Frat

AUSTIN. Texas, March 23.-Highest
scholastic honors in the college of en-
gineering, University Of Texas have
been given to eight men, including one
from the Lower Rio Grande Vale, by
election to membership in Tau Beta Pi-
honorary engineering fraternity. Ken
meth f. Burg is the Valley student thus
honored.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
English Woman Wins
Suit to Recover Fund
1gu The Associated Press.)

LONDON, March 23.-The jury wnich
has been hearing the case OF mrs
Muriel Waterho ouse against Lady WI
son-Barker to recover 1000 pouhos
which the plaintiff claims the defend
ant had extorted from Alfred francls
Waterhouse, husband Of the plaintl1I'
now deceased, brought in verdict TINS
afternoon in favor of Mrs. Waterhouse.
II found that r. p. Sheldon, named as
an ALLEGED party to the extortion, mad
not consuired with Lady Wilson Barker
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
Movie Actress to
Wed Roscoe Arbuckle
(By The Associated Press.)

BEVERLY HILLS, Calf, March 23.-
Doris Dean, motion picture actress
and Roscoe Arbuckle, former comedian
Of the. films, will be married tomorrow
night at the home Of the brides mother
in San Marino. near Pasadena. An err
roneous report last night stated that
they had been married last week. Ar
buckles former wife, Mrs. Minta Ar
buckle. some weeks ago obtained a di-
vorce in Paris.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
Armed Party Gets Big
Silk Haul in New York
<R- TIL. Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, N. ", March 23.-Arm-
ed men held up watchman today on
the Lehigh Vslley railroada&26th street
pier on the Hudson river and escaped
with silk valued by railroad officials at
5000
In getting to the silk in a store room.
the robbers broke down heavy fire
door. They carried the silk to wait-
ms truck.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
Pershing to Conduct
Tacna-Arica Election
'Bv The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 23.-
General Pershing has been appointed to
supervise the Tacna-Aiica plebiscite.
The White House today announced
his selection as head of the commission
which is to oversee the election under
the recent Chilean Peruvian arbitration
award
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
IN OUR
VALLEY

"A PATHETIC scene on a ranch out
side the irrigated district, viewed
iasf week. was described to the writer
mi morning.
(An auto tourist, passing through the
anch, observed two steers working
eth-ir noses into the mud in what had
been a water hole.
I. was no water-only mud.
The steers were thirsty. Their frames
showed Enthusiastically the ravages of a
protracted dIouth. No water anywhere.
No grass. Too dry.
That was last week. Conditions have
changed over Sunday.
M doubt today these same steers are
drinking their fill of water.
...... have fallen. In copious quanti-
ties. All over South Texas.
San Antonio reports rain, so does Del
Rio and Corpus Christi. And from
those points south, everywhere, there
was rain. Sunday and Sunday night.
Rain is proving blessing to the cot
ton farmer in South Texas, particular
ly to the farmer outside the irrigated
area. And the farmer in the irrigated
area also welcomes it.
The ranehers, too, are happy. For the
first time in weeks their cattle are
promised juicy grasses and plenty Of
water in the water holes.
1t is time for South Texas to rejoice
And South Texas does rejoice.
One direct result of the coming Of
flood control in the Lower Rio Grande
has been noted in Hidalgo county.
The river lands in Hidalgo county
have been the most adversely affected
when high waters came. Several floods
caused many landowners to decide to
give up attempting to farm the menaced
lands.
This is now changing, according to re.
ports from Hidalgo county. The pros
pect that the flood waters of the river
will soon be under control is causing
many owners to resume their farming
operations.
Doubtless the movement will spread
Lands adjacent to the river are regard
ed as the most productive, if flood wat
ers can be kept off them.
ney may leaVe tHe DuI lhCA
hearts remain here. A. X. Black, at
torney ofs fsMemphis, Tenn. formerly re-
sided iii Brownsville. On leaving he ar
ranged to receive The Herald. Recently
he missed a few copies. Here is his
protest:
~ am very much disappointed at not
receiving The Herald for the last ten
days Will you please send me the is
sues have missed, and if my subscrip-
as run out mail me bill for an
additional year and / will remit to
cVyer.
"That country is coming forward so
fast that can't afford to miss single
davis issue of The Herald. When | fan
to receive it regularly. | feel that
have lost touch with the best part OF
the world, and with many OF the best
friends | have"
Mr. Black SHALL receive The Herald.
The newspaper fraternity OF the Val
ley: is welcoming to its ranks former
nrb', her Of New Mexico-L. S. Bobo
Mr.. Bobo, recent arrival in the Val
lev. has taken over the La Feria News
which heretofore has been published by
Charles La Turno. Mr.. La Turno has
removed to Halligen to enter the JOB
printing business.
La Feria is hustling little town, and
The News has been abreast Of the times
there. Mr. Bobos first issues indicate
that it will continue to do so.
Baseball fandom of the Valley is do
ing its best to organize a four or SIX
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
n p LOSES TAX SUIT

WASHINGTON, d. G.. March 2S.-The
Missouri Pacific railroad company lost
supreme court appeal today brought
IN an effort to set aside taxes assessed
against it by the Walnut Ridge-Aiicia
road Improvement district, Arkansas.
The decision of the lower court. up
holding the taxes, was affirmed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
Elkhart Woman Hit
By Train and Killed
fRv TIE Associated PressN

(Bv TIE Associated Press.>
PALESTINE. Tex, March 23.-Mrs q.
w. Whitley of Elhart was killed Sun
dsv afternoon when struck by an In
ternational Great Northern tram near
Der home. She was said to nave eeen
walking along the track
Two sons. J, B. Whitley of Lamesa
ard Elmo Whitley of Houston survive
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
Five Soviet Officers
Die in Burning Plane

MOSCOW, March pa Reuter- dis
patch says five Soviet government Off
cials were killed when military air
plane flying from Tiflis to Suchum
caught fire in mid-air and crashed to
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
LAP LAND BILL PASSES

TOXIC, March 23.-The lower house
of the diet today passed the alien land
ownership bill which the house of peers
adopted March 16 The new law will
later be enacted by imperial edict.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
KIND THIEVES LEFT HIM
* X X
SHIRT, COLLAR, BARREL,
SAN ANTONIO COPS TOLD
(By The Associated Press.l

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March %
One bow neck tie and shirt.
That was all lone bandit left Vir-
gil NJ. Walleck, after holding him up
last night in a dark alley.
Such was the statement the victim
made to police detectives who found
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-23
MAY
COON STAND IN
COLLIER TRIAL
State Continues to Of
fer Character Witness
es for Mother of De-
PENDANTS Victim
!Rv The Associated Press.)


WICHITA FALLS, Tex, March 3D.
Lying upon a cot, dressed in deep
black, Mrs. Hattie Robertson, mother
Of Buster Robertson, was wheeled into
the, court room at 1870 this afternoon.
She is expected to tell her story of
the killing Of her son and to defend
hcs reputation which has been at
tackled by the defense.