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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-18
Natural Growth
Due to Conditions

What j. a shippers advisory board
and why?
The organization which will meet
tomorrow in Brownsville is the
Southwest section oI the central as
sociation which has branches in all
sections Of the United States and
which came into existence a. n re-
suit Of prevailing car shortages over
the nation at various times in the
last two decades. II was created 10
aid the railroads in solving this vex-
ing problem and has been able to
accomplish great things along this
line, according to R II. Hovey. car
service agent Of the American Rail-
way association, parent organization
OF the boards.
Mr.. Hovey has been in Brownsville
many days perfecting arrangements
for the convention which opens to-
morrow. morning. In telling of the
birth Of the advisory boards, Mr..
Hovey quotes from an article by O.
{. Castle in the last issue Of the
Southwest Shipper and Gulf Port
Journal.
For many years car shortages
we're generally accepted as inevitable
IN the fluctuations which character
ized the commerce OF this rapidly de-
velopirg country. Then came a
period during which this evil was
seized upon as another item Of rail
road inefficiency. Then as now.
there were long periods Of surplus
when idle cars by the thousands tax
ed the storage facilities of their
owners. but OF this the public seemed
entirely unaware. The railroad man.
ayers knew and understood the cause
a the frequent swings of the pen
dulum between feast and famine, and
with the responsibility which their
stewardship imposed, they so guaged
their equipment purchases "a to
steer 4 safe course between over in
vestment and under equipment.
Probably their mistake was in fail
ing TO take the shipper into their
confidence, and by enlightening him
Oh ire real situation impress him
with the fact that it was not en-
tlrely railroad problem, but one
which called fer the closest COOP
Grafton between the railroads and
their patrons. But cooperation was
not the order Of that day and the
railroads themselves lacked the CO
heSiOn to take the initiative in such
a movement.
Prior to 1907. no attempt had
been made to gather information per-
taining to the general car situation
nor TO coordinate the facilities and
activities Of the individual carriers.
Early in that year the freight ear
situation got into the spotlight
through an Interstate Commerce
Commission inquiry into q shortage
in the northwest. Spurred by the
Continued on Page 2.).
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-18
Lower VALLEY
Is VIEWED BY
HOUSTONIANS
Agricultural, Port De-
velopments Are In
spected During Re-
gional Tour

Houston's delegation OF business
men on tour of the Lower Rio
Grande Valley and South Texas ar
rived IN Brownsville AZ 9:45 O'Clock
Thursday morning by auto from
HarlnEen and embarked Immediately
on a special train chartered 20 take
them to Point Isabel where they will
inspect the future deep water harbor
project.
There were over thirty in the party
which was composed Of chamber of
commerce executives. railroad eNecu-
tives. city officials and Houston port
officials.
This delegation left Houston Tues
day night and stopped for breakfast
AZ Sinton Wednt day morning. From
Sinton the party went TO Corpus
Christi. Robstown and kingsville by
auto. The new harbor at Corpus
Christie was inspected Wednesday
morning before the trip was continu-
ed on the highway u Robstown and
kinEsville.
At Kingsville the delegation was
hanqueted. II. III. Haines, traffic
manager Of the Houston chamber Of
commerce. made a talk AZ this ban
quet and introduced a number of
Houston speakers. Gus H. Kowaiski
Of Kingsville. president Of the cham
ber of commerce there, presided over
the banquet.
By entraining on a special train at
4;3G o'clock Thursday morning the
delegation reached Harlingen at 7:40
O'Clock this morning. Harlingen and
San Benito business men met them at
the station and offered the use "
their autos to bring them to Browns
vile. Most of the party accepted
the invitation but several remained
on the special train which arrived in
Brownsville 1t S:I5 O'Clock. On the
special train were l.. : Sterling.
chairman OF the Houston port com
mission and owner Of the Houston
Post-Dispatch; j. W. Rockwell. lum-
ber man and representatie of Mayor
holcombe Of Houston: n f. Meador,
vice president of the National Bank
OF Commerce and director Of the
Houston chamber Of commerce: C. B.
Continued on Page p
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VIII Hold Meeting
Of Insurance Men

Vally agents Of the Southland Life
insurance Company will meet in the
office Of Sam Hougston, State Ma
tion Bank building. Friday night at
; o'clock. il was announced today by
Mr.. Hughstcn. The meeting will be
attended by Herman Sugg, Valley
agent. and there will be general dis
eussion Of matters affecting this
company's representation in this ter
ritory. Some twenty agents expect
- be present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-18
Rainbow Girls Form
Chapter at Edinburg
Especial to The Herald) J

EDINBURG. Texas, March is. -
The first chapter of The Order Of
the Rainbow for Girls will be in
stituted at Edinburg on the night OF
March p. The Chapter u sponsored
by the Edinburg Order of the East
ern Star. 1t Is understood that over
thirty have signer the charter, thus
making the chapter certainty. At
the meeting of the advisory board,
Mrs. r. n. Clark of Edinburg was
elected mother advisor Of the chap
ter.
Mrs. Daisy c. Cushing, district de-
putty of the Texas Rainbow Assembly,
will be present and viii institute the
chapter and deliver the charter. The
Order OF the Rainbow Is an organi-
cation for the daughters Of Masons
and Eastern Stars and their chums
who are under eighteen and over
fourteen years of age.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-18
Offer Wild Oats
AS Planting Seed

AUSTIN. Texas. March IS
Texas farmers were warned by
}. VI. Delcurto, plant patholo-
gist OF the Texas department Of
agriculture. today To beware of
wild oats from northwestern
states which are being offered
in large quantities. for plant
ing and feeding. He said Wild
oats are practically worthless a
feed, because of a thorny beard
that makes sore the mouths of
livestock. The oats Of the wild
variety are mixed with other
oats Of higher grade. when Of
fered for sale.
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END EXPECTED
AT ANY Time,
DOCTOR WARNS
President Prepares to
Today; Takes White
House Physician
go to Father Late
CBy The Associated Press.)

PLYMOUTH, VT, March
18.-Colonel John G. Coolidge
is sinking fast. DIR. Albert
nj. Cram Of Bridgewater, his
physician, left the White farm
house at 1880, long enough
to make this announcement.
"The colonel has been failing rap
idly the last two or three hours" the
doctor said. II do not look for any
thing 70 happen suddenly but I
would not be surprised III the end
came at anytime. Fe il losing ground
and during the last hour, il was at
rapid rate
Colonel Coolidge, the physician
said. was conscious but extremely
weak.
Mrs. Nav Johnson, the nurse in
charge Of the sick room in the Cool
idge farm house, here, hastily sum-
moned Dr. Albert NJ. Cram az Bridge
water when her patients heart show
ed alarming symntoms at 6:30. The
physician arrived at 1880.
The attack was similar To that Of
last Thursday. when the colonels
pulse went to 40
After the doctor had been with the
patient half an hour il was an
nounced that the heart action was
somewhat less accelerated.
Or Cram said Colonel Coolidee's
strength would not carry him more
than As hours and possibly not "a
hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-18
Miss Wills Has 'Easv'
opponents at Cannes
tBy the Associated Press

N LANNhs. France. March 1s.-Niss
s'eien wills, the American champion
i meeting little opposition N ber
ADVANCE I. through the singles of the
1hnes club lawn tennis tournament
III ING Quarter finals today she de-
ieated Miss j. VI. Padwick ~ Eng-
iand without the loss of game
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-18

WASHINGTON. u. W. March -
PRESIDENT Coolidge will leave here
iate this afternoon 70 "a " the bed
sac M ms father al Plymouth. Yer
mont.
in addition 10 Mr.. Coolidge the
president will be accompanied onl,.
~ Attorney General Sargent and Dr.
James T. Coupal. White House nbv.
sician. PnS-
lhe presidents train n expected
20 reach Woodstock. Vermont X
miles from Plymouth early tomorrow
morning. From there. the trim will,
oe made by automobile.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-18
Mexico is Barring
Foreign Ministers

MEXICO CITY, March 1S.-The To-
cal newspapers says the department
Of the interior has issued instruc-
tions to Mexican immigration Off
eials 70 permit no foreign minister
OF any sect to enter Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-18
Neff Fails to Deny
Engagement Broken

WACO. Texas, March ls.--Former
Governor Pat NJ. Neff, when inform
ed today that it was reported that
the engagement between his dnugh-
ter, Miss Halle Maude Ncff. and
Harris Bell, corporation Judge at
Austin, had been browen off, declia-
led to make any comment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-18
QUAKE WRECKS INSTRUMENT

FAENZA. Italy, March 1s.-A vio-
lent earthquake, continuing Tor two
hours. was recorded mt Prof. BEN
dani's observatory tonight. The cen
ter Of the disturbance il thought 10
have been in Asia Minor. The shocks
were so vilent a. to break the seis-
mogrfphic needles.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-18
MAN HIT BY TREE DIES

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. March is.-
J. II. Benson 23- Eagle Pass. Texas,
died here ast night or injuries re-
ceived when tree fell On him ut
Watson. Ark. He was a Iineman for
the Western Union Telegraph COM
pang.
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TREATY NOW n EFFECT

WASHINGTON. n. O., March 1S.--
The new anti-smuggling treaty with
Mexico became effective today upon
an exchange Of ratifications by Sec
retary Kellogg and Ambassador Tel
lex.
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Committee Approves :
Free Trade Zone Act
tBy The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, p. G., March 1s.--
a favorable report was ordered to-
day m the senate commerce commit
zee on the Jones bin proposing to es-
taoiish free trade zones az the ports
OF entry in this country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-18
KWWG PROGRAM

Friday noon: Market, weather and
news reports. "The Rainbow Ramb-
ler..
Friday 6 p. M: Market. weather
and aews reports. Ray Mullins orch
estra.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
WHAT CAN BE SAID ABOUT \ JUDGE

R $, Shumaker, state superin tendent of the Anti Saloon League of Indiana, and two of his assist ants have been found guilty of con- tempt of court, having severely criticized the supreme court of the state for it's rulings on liquor cases. The supreme court, however, not wishing to act as ''prosecutor, judge and jury" in the matter and thus run the chance of being criti- cized further as having been un- fair, did the unusual thing of all lowing a group of distinguished and disinterested lawyers to determine upon the guilt or innocence of Shu- maker and his pals. This group found them guilty as charged.
 The case, of course, was of prime public interest in the middle west but did not percolate extensively in the eastern press. Press comment has altogether favored the court, not because that was the best and safest thing to do, but because the strictures upon it by shumaker and his associates were patently too se- we're, uniustifed and contrary to public policy, .
 In discussing the case the South Bend News-Times gave its readers
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
4 GREAT MEMORIAL TO WAR DEAD

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, in convention as- sembled in Chicago, has dedicated its new memorial headquarters building in that city commemorat- ing those from the order who served in the A. E. F. and serving as n remainder of the war work in general done by the Elks.
 The s3,000,000 building is a nota- ble addition to those which have arisen since the war as tributes to the gallant sons which went forth to battle. The Elks did not hesitate long to get started upon their great undertaking and finished it in a manner to reflect credit upon it's progressive officialdom.
 Pictures of the unique building have reached the hands of every member of the order and have been inspected with intense inter est. The press of the country like wise has published, or will publish, photographs of the structure. In this way the 1lks have memorial ized and symbolized their war achievements. A splendid tribute to the dead and the living.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
WHAT'S WRONG WITH
 THE HIGHWAYS?

Again something about tearing up unused trolley tracks, but not in New Britain. Such things are not yet done here. But to prove that tho Connecticut company does such a thing occasionally we have only to refer to Bridgeport, where the trolley company, faced with the necessity of paving the highway between unused tracks on North avenue. from the end of the line at Unquowa river 10 the corner of Dewey street, has begun to tear up the tracks rather than go to the expense of repaving it's portion of the street, This is an important highway, bearing most of the traf- fic between Bridgeport and Dan- bury. The trolley company now is running busses over the route.
 Now. what's wrong with Arch street and the road from Jacobs Corner to Berlin street in Berlin? You guessed fl! The highways need repairs between the tracks. Somebody ought 10 start working on this tip.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
CHICAGO'S THREE CRIMES
 AND WHITTEMORE

Rarely is a city aroused over three major crimes at the same time, but in Chicago that is pos sible Of the minor crimes infest- ing that center of culture in the middle west the great majority never receive much attention in other parts of the country; it Is only those with outstanding fea- lures that attain national interest or these Chicago is a prolific pro- ducer.
 The two Scott brothers have at last attained due attention. Robert B. has been sentenced to life im- prisonment, while the sentence of death still hangs over Russell Scott. The Scotts may have per sonality" and be fit subjects for the sob squads lamentations, but Judge GemmilI says the crime with which they are identified was the most eowardly in his experience on the bench. That is saying consid- erable in Chicago.
 And there was the case of Mar tin Durllin, sentenced to prison for 35 years for the murder of a fed eral agent. That also was a coward ly crime, and was followed by a spectacular trial Compared with the Scotts, Durkin gets off compara- lively easy He may not even serve the full 35 years.
 With this going on in the Chi cago courts one would think crimi- naIs would be somewhat deterred in their nefarious undertakings. But the murders in the suburb of Cicero a few days ago signify that it will take while longer to re- form the criminal element in that village.
 Governor Ritchie of Maryland has signed the papers sending the arch bandit Whittemore to the gall lows. Wherever one looks one finds less maudlin sympathy being ex- tended to the criminal element. This is one way of fighting crime which in the long run will bring results.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
STATES INCOME FROM
AUTOMOBILES

As was expected, the increase in the state gasoline tax has brought good returns to the states ex- chequer. Tn 1925, according to the report just made public. the gaso- line tax yielded $2,344,429.09, while in 1924 the yield was only s962, ,479.- A. This happy result should be very pleasing to the state highway commissioner.
 But this isn't all. The fees for motor vehicles increased nearly a cool million in 1925. compared with 1924. The 1925 income from motor vehicle fees is given as $5,S44,7S9.- 94, compared with the 1924 income from this source of $4,S6T936.22.
 Again, this isn't all! The state examination fee for gasoline pumps was increased by the 1925 legisla- ture, resulting In a small but neat advance in income from this source or from an income of s29,000 in 1924 to $49,9S6.5O in 1925.
 Despite the increase of 25,166 automobiles in the state during the year. fines for violation of the mo- tor vehicle laws only increased ap- proximately s2O,00o. Perhaps the motorists are being educated to be more careful the state motor ve-
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
Observation On 7he Weather

Washington. July 16.--Forecast for Southern New England: Fair tonight and Saturday, slightly warmer tonight, warmer Saturday diminishing north and northwest winds becoming southerly.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair and somewhat warmer tonight; Saturday partly cloudy and warmer: showers Saturday afternoon in northwest portion: diminishing northwest and north winds becom- ing southerly Saturday.
 Conditions: The disturbance which was central yesterday morn ing near Hatteras, N. C., moved northward and caused very heavy rain along the coast from Virginia to Mass. The greatest amount of rain reported from any station was sos inches at New York city. The disturbance is now central south of the Maine coast.
 It is followed by an area of high pressure that is producing pleasant weather in the central districts
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with cool nights but quite warm during the day.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
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g Fears Ago Today

Harry Abetz was. thrown from his wheel on Lafayette street this morning and had has head cut on the curbing.
 Superintendent Stuart has re- ceiyed reports from the teachers that all but three who were here last year will return.
 The tent of Gentry Bros. animal show was blown down shortly after the crowd had left the afternoon performance yesterday. It re- quired some quick work to put 1t up again for the evening show.
 Theodore H. Clock of Meriden is visiting relatives at SC Bassett street.
 l.. J. Coburn & Co.,, a new firm, is hustling one and has sold 70 lots in Seymour park during the last six weeks. Tomorrow after noon the Philharmonic band will give a concert on the property.
 The possession of the Traut cup for one year will be decided at the Maple Hill Golf club tomorrow, when Miss Caroline Hooker and Mrs. r. II. Allis will contest for the honor. Hiss Hooker defeated Mrs. Frank Vibberts, and 2, in the semi-final yesterday.
 John B. Miner and family will spend few months at the Thou sand Islands and vicinity. Myron Rogers of the Plainville Baking Co, is- at the camp ground where he has charge of the board. ing tent.
 Hira Temple, D. o. K. K, held 2 big meeting last night and decided to run clam bake at the German Rifle club grounds.
 The trolley dog" which has been following the cars for several weeks was finally lassoed by a Hartford policeman yesterday. It was in a terribly emaciated condition and k being cared for by the humane so. ciety. It apparently lost its master on a car and was following all the trolleys in an effort to locate him And it is said that there are three or four other dogs doing the same thing.
 The Turner's will hold a fair or October 2S and the succeeding ter days The committee is made UT of w Schloetter, chairman; Walter Clark, Charles Langzettle, Rudolph Guenther, Richard Baumgartner aud Kurth Bartholomew.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
OPENING THE CAMPAIGN BY APPEAL TO WOMEN

It is characteristic of the modern methods of political propaganda that the Republican state organiza- ton opened the fall political cam paign' this early in July by sponsor ing meeting composed of 500 Re publican women. The way in which the Republican organization in Connecticut has taken advantage of the women's vote since the fair ladies had the right of suffrage is something for the opposition party to think about. Success with the women vote has been one of the prime reasons why the Republicans have climbed into such an impreg- nable position in the state.
 And what did the 500 women who gathered at the Allyn house in Hartford hear for their trouble in attending? If you shake back the files in any daily newspaper and turn to the months during which political campaigns shook the state" you will find the same sen timents in print. Party regularity, fulsome laudation of politicians in power and the candidates to run again; good government" accom- plishments; achievements; political prominence attained by favorite sons - all the time-worn stuff of which political campaigns are made.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16

fair estimate of how far judicial criticism can logically and legally go.
 Tt is not contempt of court to critieise the bench" remarked that newspaper. Tt is contempt of court to malign and libel the bench.
 "A judge has the right to the same protection against evil and slanderous statements against his character that every man possesses. As public officer he is not im- mune to criticism that is just and fair. As a citizen, however, he has Q right to freedom from unwar- ranted abuse.
 "In other words. one may say: Judge So-and-So's ruling in the Jones matter does not meet our approval and we believe he is wrong
 But we may not say Judge So- and-So ruled erroneously in the Jones matter, and he was drunk when he wrote the opinion,' unless we stand ready to prove in court that these were the facts and that the judge was actually intoxicated.
 'The difference is that between the truth and lies. You may tell the truth about public officer. even q judge. But you may not lie about h
 Our courts are one of the most important institutions of govern ment. If you destroy their dignity and assail the character of the judges, you are striking at one of the fundamentals of American government. Destroy the respect of the people for the courts and you destroy the courts themselves.
 ''In the present case the officers of the Anti-Saloon league. perhaps in an excess of zeal, attacked cer- tain rulings of the supreme court with which they disagreed in prin- ciple. That was not contempt. But they went farther and attacked the JNNoNp hlltI1l2SlfNot atlllbpI 1Ci- tain evil characteristics to them. and virtually accusing them of prejudice, bias and unfairness in handling liquor cases. Therein lay the contempt of court with which the defendants were charged"
 In other words, the three officials of the Anti-Saloon league in h. diana thought extremely well of themselves to go so far as to at tack the supreme court of the state in such an unbridled manner. It Is small wonder that they lacked all sympathy from most of the pub lie, even in one of the most arid states in the Union.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
A LESSON IN KINDNESS,

A few weeks ago I noticed a poor little cockroach swimming helpless ly in large tub of water in my home have always been very ten- der hearted, and the struggles of this poor insect touched me. So I threw him half of a peanut shell for boat and gave him a couple of toothpick for oars, in order that he might have a fighting chance for his life.
 The next morning I went to the tub, and say to my astonishment that he had somewhow secured a piece of white thread and tied it onto one of the toothpicks and had hoisted it as signal of distress. He had tied a hair onto the other toothpick, and there he sat calmly fishing.
 The scene melted by heart. So I tenderly took the cockroach out of the tub and placed him gently on a silk pillow. where l brought him dish of warm porridge.
 The little cockroach never forgot my kindness and now my home is full Of cockroaches.
 Ted Osborne.