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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
River Washes Away
Bridge Structures

After rising TO a height Of IL feet,
and carrying away a section of the
new Gateway bridge temporary struc-
ture under construction here, the Rio
Grande began a slow drop shortly
after z o'clock Tuesday morning.
Heavy rains on the upper reaches
of the river Saturday night and Sun
day morning caused the rapid rise
than five feet in "a hours and filled
the river with driftwood.
The crest of the rise, four feet
below flood stage, was reached about
7 o'clock Tuesday, and from then on
was expected TO continue to recede.
No rain was reported anywhere along
the upper river, and the weather
prediction was for fair skies during
the next % hours, according TO w. j.
Schnurbusch, Brownsville weather
forecaster.
Although the river was filled with
heavy drIftwood during the day and
night Monday, the only damage done
here was 10 the new bridge. Four
sections Of the temporary pilings
erected for the conveyance of ma
teTials were washed away about
o'clock Monday night. A crew Of
workmen had labored throughout the
day with a derrick in an attempt to
clear away the mass Of drift that had
collected against the pilings.
Seeing that il would be impossible
to remove the weight from the bridge
orders for disseminating the work
were issued at o'clock and the men
stood by TO watch the effect~of the
water and wood on their labors. At
8 o'clock the tangled mass of drift
had become too heavy for the COM
paratively frail pilings to withstand
and they gave way.
Engineers in charge of the con-
struction said il probably happened
for the best, as had the bridge held
the drift would have clogged the
stream TO a point near the ferry slip
Tuesday morning a crew of men
with hooks clung 20 the lower frame
Of the remaining pilings and Tended
off the floating debris as il came to
a rest against the structure.
The loss entailed by the washing
away Of the pilings will probably
amount 10 approximately $1,000, Il
was said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
.ORATORSARE
in EDINDURG
Contest Winners En-
tertained at Up
Valley Town
Especial 70 The Herald y

EDINBURG, Oct. 4.-Refreshed ID
with a night Of rest and radiant
over the welcome accorded them here
the five international oratorical con-
test winners were ready Tuesday
morning to deliver their orations in
the auditorium of the Edinburg
Junior college.
The party reached Reynosa late
Monday afternoon and was met al
the train by a delegation of promi-
nent citizens from both sides of the
border. Following the auto trip here
they were guests at a formal re-
ception.
The entire party, James Keith
Watson, England; Miss Dorothy Carl.
son. Of Salt Lake City. American
orator; Frederick Hotson, Canada;
Georges Guiot-Guillain, France; Ap
turio Garcia Formenti. Mexico, and
Mrs Carlson, mother of Dorothy, ex-
pressed surprise at the pleasant
warmth here. All had left the chilly
altitude Of Mexico City dressed fol-
that climate.
The welcoming committee that met
the train included Mayor A. J. Ross
Leslie Neal, secretary Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce; L. 4. Tinker;
George Hurt; Misses Margaret Bar
ber; Mary Hescock; Helen Duncan; I;
and Ward Smith. Francisco Cara,
Mayor Of Reynoss, and other Of
ficisls OF that city also assisted in
making the visitors feel at home.
Each Of the orators was paired off
with local boy or girl for the trip
from Reynosa to Edinburg and for
the reception in the evening.
The reception on the lawn Of the
W. l. Lipscomb home was over Mt ar
early hour in order that the young
orators might retire for their much
needed rest. They, together with the
people of Edinburg were guests OF
the wives of the board of directors
Of tn Chamber of Commerce. The
reception line was formed by Mes
DANES W. L. Lipscomb. NJ. McTlhenny
S. II. Batson, Howard Jewell. John
+. Robinson. Ed Yarbrough, Carlson
and the orators themselves.
Following the delivery Of their
orations Tuesday morning ut IL
o'clock the guests were 20 be taken
on a short tour of the Valley and
shown the ins and outs Of the citrus
industry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
CALL FRENCH
TARIFF STAND
UNFAIRTOu.S.
Coolidge Says Discri-
mination Shown in
Demands of French
Government

WASHINGTON. D. c., Oct. 4.-tPl
President Coolidge regards the
tariff dispute between the United
States and France as confined strict
ly to the question Of French dis
elimination against American goods.
While the amount of American
commerce involved is probably no
more than $4,000 900 in a total COM
merce Of $4,000, 900 900, the presi-
dented was represented at the White
House as feeling that the principle
in question is one Of serious con-
cern TO the Washington government
which finds it hard to reconcile
Frances action on the tariff ques-
tion with the long enduring friend
ship between the two countries and
the fact that they were recently as
sociated in arms.
II was emphasized in the White
House explanation, apparently de-
signed to bring the discussion Of
the tariff question with France
down to its simplest terms, that the
Wanshigton government has made
and is making no complaint against
anyNrate of duty France may charge
upon goods imported from the United
States so long as there Is no dis
elimination against the United
States involved.
Il was added that the Washington
government was making no complaint
at this time over the fact that GER
tain American agricultural products
are excluded from French markets,
although it was said. interesting in
formation in that connection is in
the hands of the agricultural depart
ment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
BAPTISTS OF
VALLEY MEET
3-Day Session Opens
With Auxiliary
Reports

Delegates to the Lower Rio Grande
Valley Baptist Association eonven-
tion assembled in Brownsville Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock at the
Baptist church meeting in an aux
iliary session first.
Mrs. Fleet Lentz, president Of the
Valley Auxiliary association. Of Mer-
cedes gave her message Of the years
work OF her office following the de-
votional and opening song.
Mrs. s. G. Tucker, representative
from the local society. formally well
coined the visitors 70 Brownsville af-
ter the presidents report and was
answered by Mrs. jefferson Davis Of
San Benito in behalf Of the visiting
delegates. About twenty-four so
cieties were represented In three
minute talks in which the work Of
the year was reviewed by each So
ciety.
Much enthusiasmtis is being shown
among the delegates and satisfactory
records of work are being given
from all sections Of the district. The
regular meeting proper starts We'd
nesday morning at 10 o'clock and
viii eontinne until Thursday ever
irEs
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
VALLEY GETS
new THEATER
$l65,000 Structure Ia
Started at Har-
lingen
Especial 10 The Herald)

HARLINGEN, Oct. 4.-Work OF re-
constructing and enlarging the Rex
theater here at an estimated cost Of
s165,000 was started Tuesday morn
ing. Contract for the work was re-
Gently awarded TO r. Z. Ewing. To-
cal builder, who expects to have the
showhouse finished by the first of
February.
The Rex is owned by the Dent
Theaters, Inc, of Dallas, who will
control the new show when il is
finished. A plot Of land in the rear
Of the place has been purchased and
the enlargement will be built upon
that.
Plans call for a brick and con-
crete structure, three stories high
and with a seating capacity Of
1900. A stage large enough TO play
road shows is 70 be included in the
building. together with dressing
rooms, showers and other convent
ences for the actors.
A meZLanine floor with a seating
capacity Of 600 10 also a part Of the
plans. Draperies of various kinds
are to be part Of the interior dec
oration, and a $4,000 pipe organ is
to be installed.
William Palmer. Dallas architect,
drew the plans for the proposed new
structure.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
Rail MEN TO
VISIT VALLEY
National Convention
Delegates to Come
On Side Trip

Plans for a one-day side trip into
the Valley are being included in the
program of the National Association
of State Railroad Commissioners
convention which meets in Dallas
October 1s to 21. Delegates and
visitors from all over the United
States are expected 30 make the trip
here. which is planned TO be taken
at the conclusion of the convention
on October 2l.
A special train has been chartered
TO leave Dallas late in the afternoon
Of the day the convention closes and
will be out three days visiting va
rious Texas cities. Other cities be-
sides Brownsville 10 be included on
the journey are Houston and Gal
weston.
Although no definite information is
available yet on the plans for the
visit Il is expected the visitors will
leave their train at some point up the
Valley and tour through this section
in automobiles.
Most members Of the association
will be accompanied by their wives
on the trip here. Following a visit
to the various points OF interest on
this side OF the river the party will
conclude with a dinner in NMatamoros.
Clarence +. Gilmore. chairman Of
the state railroad commission is in
charge OF the entertainment arrange
ments and will make the trip here
with the delegates. While here he
will be the guest OF NJ. r. Hall, as
sistant county attorney. and Mrs.
Hall. He is an uncle of Mrs. Hall.
Other members Of the commission
who will probably come down on the
trip are c. v. Terrell and Lon A.
Smith.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04

possible guarantees and treating
them always as friends.
"In various conferences ! had with
them in private form, indicated 70
them ard urged them to remain on
the road of duty patriotism advising
them that, whatever the result OF
the elections, the people would up-
hold il.
Corrupted Garrison
II knew perfectly that Generals
Gomez and Serrano never could In
Justice charge me with partiality In
the ELECTORAL contest or say that /
took the least part in IL.
I'm spite of all this Generals
Comes and Serrano succeeded i'm COR
rupting, with the cooperation of
General Sector Ignacio AlmAda, chief
of staff of General Ergenio Marti-
nez, the chiefs of four companies OF
the garrison Of Mexico City. who
Sunday night started, on orders az
said General Almada, rebellious
movement leaving their barracks and
taking the road to Texcoco where
they remained until III a. m- Mon
day according to information brought
by airplanes sent out to find them.
The rebellious troops did not dare
to offer combat with the forces OK
the garrison.
Fortunately. this movement Ia
considered a failure above all be-
cause great number OF chief Of
ficers and subalterns and part OF
the rebellious soldiers have deserted
the rebels and returned TO their
barracks.
1T can be said that the group of
rebels from the four companies
which rebelled does not exceed 500.
I'm anticipation OF all this. Cen
erals Gomez and Serrano two days
ago left the capital TO put them
selves at the head os- the E4DN1efon
which according TO their belief
should have broken out simultane-
ously throughout the republic. Ser
rano went toward Mcrelcs and
Gomez toward Vera Cruz.
Loyal Forces Win
I'm Torreon, following instructions
Of General Gomez, nc daybreak Mon
day the 18th battalion revolted but
was Immediately attacked by loyal
forces and subdued after three hours
Of combat. The chief and Officers
were made prisoners and the sol
diers disarmed.
The rebel chiefs are being sum-
marily tried BY court martial.
In Vera Cruz | have knowledge
that on Monday. following instruc-
tions from General Gomez, two regi-
ments revolted and that General
Gomez probably heads them.
MY government has taken ener-
getic measures 70 combat and ami
hilate these traitors, and 7 can as
sure the nation that this movement
will be suppressed in preemptory
manner
up 20 this moment, have no
news from other parts OF the coun-
try Of any untOward Incidents"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
Hearing in Houston
Staying Postponed

HOUSTON. Texas. Oct. 4.-tP-
Habeas corpus hearing for Morris C.
Laine, road Inspector, charged with
murder in connection with the death
Of T. F. Conoway. railroad engineer,
has been postponed until Saturday,
il was announced today.
Laine is at liberty on $4,000 tenn
porary bond.
Conoway was shot four times here
Sunday. Conoway married LANES
divorced wife early this year.
Laine announced here Tuesday that
the statement in a Houston after
noon newspaper Monday that he was
nephew Of United States Senator
Morris Shepheard and formerly was
his secretary is an error.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
GEN NERAL SERRAN0, IS
SOLDIERS EXECUTED
Mexico Censors
All Cable News

GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. I.
--tPl-A censorship Of all cable
communication betewen Mexico
and the United States was put
into effect Monday by the Mex
lean government, the Galveston
cable office said. The super
vision of messages covers those
filed both ways. Advices that
the censorship was in effect
came from the cable superin-
tendent in Mexico City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
TEXASPARTY
REACH NUEVO
LEONCAPITAL
Fear Felt For Safety
Of San Antonio
Group Attending In
augural

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 3.-tP)-A
group Of San Antonio business men
who left yesterday to attend the in
auguration of Governor Aaron Saenz
OF Nuevo Leon, Mexico, today
reached their destination. Monterrey
safely, according to advices to the
San Antonio Light teday.
z. s. Sada, general agent Of the
Missouri Pacific Lines at Mroterrey
assured the Light over the telephone
that the party had made the trip to
Monterrey without incident and or
scheduled time.
LAREDO. Texas, Oct. 4.-tP)-
Fear for the safety of several Sar
Antonio business men who headed by
Consul General of Mexico Alejandrc
Carrillo left for Monterrey yesterday
evening to attend the Inauguration
of Governor-elect Aaron Saenz was
aroused here today when telephone
officials announced that lines with
Monterrey were out of order, anC
reports Of their arrival to that city
were lacking.
Adding anxiety to this situation
the eight passenger train from Mex
ip City to the American border i,
several hours behind schedule. Tn,
train should have arrived here at
a. m.
Disregarding newspaper report:
that Mexican City garrison had re
volted the excursion party left yes
terday afternoon. Previous to tn,
departure Consul Carrillo and Gen
eral Martinez, chief Of the military
operations in Nuevo Laredo held I
long conference after which the trair
left escorted BY several we'll armed
soldiers. The outcome of the con
ference was not revealed.
A strict censorship to prevent re-
ports on the actual situation in Mex
leo has been placed by the Mexican
government. Autoists arriving here
from the interior of Mexico reported
that on their arrival at Nuevo La
redo a minute search was conducted
on them by Mexican federal offices
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
Mexico Demands
$4,000 Damage

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Oct. 4.-tPp-
Demand has been made on the Unit
ed States by Mexican government for
$4,000 TO indemnify the families of
Bernardo Roa and Roberto Torrez.
convicted murderers of Deputy War
den Peter Klein Of the Illinois peni-
tensiary, Governor Len Small was
advised today by the United States
claims agent. Torrez was hanged
but Roa is at large.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
Order May Force u.
Of T. to Sell Lands

AUSTIN. Texas, Oct. 4.-tPtH
Texas University regents would be
forced to offer for sale more than
100000 acres Of land, half Of the
University's huge west Texas tract,
in Hudspeth, FL Paso. Martin, Rea-
gan, Schleicher and Upton counties,
in mandamus application filed by the
counties in supreme court today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
MOODY SENDS
FOR SUSPECT
Requisition Issued For
Alleged Slayer of
Texans

AUSTIN. Tex, Oct. 4.-tPl-Gov-
ernor Moody today issued requisition
on the governor Of Kentucky for rem
dition Of Bill Smith. alias Roy Miller.
under indictment in Fisher county
for the Staying Of Sheriff Bob Smith
and Deputy Jake Owens.
The accused is said to be in Gus
tody in Morganfield. Ky.
Lloyd Conatzer, charged with Bill
Smith for the same killing. obtained
continuance yesterday in Anson
in his trial.
Pete Norfleet. son Of Frank Nor
fleet Of Hale Center, was named as
special agent to 20 for Smith.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
Cotton Reports
Are Explained

WASHINGTON, d. C., Oct. 4.-CPl
The department Of agriculture
has sent TO II. G. Hester. secretary
Of the New Orleans cotton exchange,
a letter detailing the sources from
which its statistics on the worlds
July 81 cotton earry-over were COM
piled.
Secretary Hester protested that
the figures were more than half q
million bales higher than his own
estimate and that some Of the su-
thorities whose statistics were used
had interest not favorable 70 south
ern cotton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
GERMANS HOP
OFF FOR U. S.

N0RDERNEY. Germany. Oct. A.
R,-The Junkers' hydro airplane
D-1230. ready for its scheduled
flight TO the United States by way
Of the Azores took the air at 4:46
.. m. today and started Oft in a west
erly direction.
The first destination Of the D-l23C
was the Azores. The plane took the
air after a start Of about $50 yards.
The crew consists Of Frederick
Loose. Karl Loewe and Paul Starke
radio expert.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
Victim of Bandit
Gang Near Death

NEW ORLEANS, La. Oct. 4.-CP
Physicians said today there was
slight hope for the recovery of j.
Douglas Acomb, cashier Of the New
Orleans States. who was shot yester-
day by bandit who escaped with a
satchel containing s5.s4A.
Twenty suspects had been arrested
mp to tonight but all except one
were released when witnesses failed
identify them. One Of the suspects
was held pending further investira-
tion when a witness said he resembled
the hold-up man.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
GOvERNMENT MAN DIES

AUSTIN. Texas, Oct. 4.--(Pf-Cap-
tain George NJ. Pendergraft. 70. head
of the United States War Depart.
ment dredging work at Galveston
died here at 5 o'clock this morning
at the home Of his daughter, Mrs
Frank J. Skeeler. after q lingering
illness. The body will be sent TO CAL
weston for interment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
YANKEE
Is INJURED

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Oct. 4.-(P)-
Herb Pennock, star Yankee southpaw,
suffered a ruptured blood vessel in
his left leg today when he was struck
by a line drive during practice at
Forbes Field. The ball hit him just
above the knee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower
Rio Gfande Valley: Fair 20 partly
cloudy tonight and Wednesday; con-
tinued warm. Light TO moderate
southeasterly winds on the west
coast.
For East Texas: Fair tonight;
warmer in northwest portion; We'd
nesday fair: warmer in interior.
Light 20 fresh easterly 70 southerly
winds on the coast.
River Forecast
The river viii continue 20 fall
slowly practically all along during
the next % TO IS hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
Gales Quick To
Act in Uprising;
Trouble Spreads

MEXICO CITY Oct. 4.-(PD-General Francisco
Serrano one of the alleged leaders of the revolt against
the Mexican government together with 13 of his follow
ers, has been captured summary court martaled and
executed.
General Serrano and the thirteen executed with him
captured by troops loyal to the government in the
state of Morelos
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
Law Regulating Cuba
Sugar Crop Is Signed

HAVANA, Cuba. Oct 4.-tP,-Pres-
ident Machado today signed the law
adopted by both houses Of congress
last night regulating the production
and expectation of sugar for the COM
ing crcr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04

NOGALES Ariz. Oct. 4.-lP)-Nineteen rebels
were killed and twenty wounded in two hours of fierce
fighting Jalsco semi-offcia dispatches received here
today reported.
The battle resulted in the federal Generals Lea and
Cara beating back rebel forces under Vicorano Ram
rez in the Camaeon mountains Of the northwestern part
of the state of Jaisco No federal casualties report
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04
ATTORNEY Is DEAD

DALLAS. Texas, Oct. 4.--tF1-
Judge w. NJ. Grove, u, attorney
here for years and former superin-
tendent Of the Galveston Public
schools died here Tuesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04

eQ anu Tile tlIiiC VI VIC ohA =
mish was not given in the
dispatches.
NOGALES, Ariz.. Oct. 4.-tPl-Thc
police of Mexico City yesterday took
into custody 2 socially prominent
citizens. among them IL women, on
charges of being impricated in the
revolt movement there, reports TO
the Herald today said.
Possession Of arms and ammu-
milton also was charged against
them. Ten Of the women were freed
last night, but the remaining nine
teen persons were held ineommuni-
cado and without bonds today. The
police charge them with being lead
ers OF the national liberators army,
semi-religious, anti-re-election
party.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-04

World renowned Pistol and
Rifle Shot Here October 25th
W. II. Putegnat Hardware
Company
Brownsville. Texas
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-08

Mckenzie county, through the
Sanish bridge. is brought in close
contact, with Minot with link in
Highway No. %. To the east, U. S.
road No. 2 is improved all the way
except between Rugby and Towner,
and that is now being improved. As
a result. tn. territory which would
nomir lily belong to Devils Lake, is
being turned toward Minot.
Cutting Into Bismarck Territory
State highway No. 8, to the south.
east, is improved as far as Voltaire
and will eventually be improved ia
Harvey, bringing that territory in
close touch with Minot. State High.
way No. 6, to the south, and directly
affecting Bismarck is being i'm.
proved so that Underwood and Gar.
rison and the major part of Mclean
county are becoming more and more
a part of the Minot territory.
Then, too, with the improved east
and-west road to Darlington, resi-
dents of McClusky and towns in tha'
vicinity, when No. 6 is completed
south as far as Underwood will
have the choice Of going to eithel
Minot or Bismarck, equally distant
They will go to Minot, because the,
will be assured of all-weather roads
And those towns are in the Bismarcl
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-08
Dakota Territory
Pioneer Is Dead

Springfield, s. D., Nov. s.-R-
Former Lieutenant Governor George
w. Snow died here early today after
an Hines. OF several weeks Of heart
trouble. He was in his 85th year.
Mr.. Snow, who was one Of the
earliest pioneers of Dakota territory
and the second homesteader to ar
rive on the townsite Of Springfield
in 1869, had served as lieutenant
governor Of South Dakota in the
Herried administration Of 1901-O5.
He was q delegate to the state con-
stitutional convention held at Sioux
Falls in 1889 and q member of the
first state legislature. He had
served at various times in both
houses of the legislature. He was q
civil war veteran, q Mason, and q
member Of other orders.
Besides serving as lieutenant gov
ernor and legislator, Mr.. Snow had
held many public offices in his home
county and city. He was life long
Republican. Mr.. Snow had for
many years been gagged in the
banking business here, but in recent
wears had devoted his time to real
estate, loans and insurance. He is
survived by one son, Frank M, OF
Springfield.