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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-11
BY WILLIAM s. NEAL
international News Service

With the Nays great oil
reserves finally restored to it
by the Supreme Court de-
eision in the Teapot Dome
case, Government counsel and
officials today set in motion a
half dozen actions designed to
write the final chapters in the
famous coil scandals" of the
Harding administration. These
steps include:
l. Government counse made
final preparations for criminal
trial of former Secretary of the In
terror Albert B. Fall and Harry
F. Sinclair, on charges of defraud-
ing the Government in the Teapot
Dome lease, in District Supreme
Court on October II.
2. The Government prepared to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-11
MEXICO TROOPS
HUNT GOMEZ
By international News Service

BY International News Service
LAREDO. Texas, Oct. 11.-Mexi-
can Federal troops today were
securing the country in the vicin-
ity Of the State of Vera Cruz
searching for Generals Arnulfo
Gomez and Hector Armada, anti
re.electionists, who fled after their
forces were routed in a battle with
loyal troops.
According to advices from Mexico
City, the two generals and a hand
full of supporters were believed to
be hiding in the mountains await.
ing an opportunity to slip into the
United States.
Mexican officials declared the
capture OF Gomez and Alamada
was only matter of hours and
that their execution probably would
follow Immediately.
More than a thousand men, who
formed the Gomez force, have scat.
rounded by Federals. who number
approximately 10000 with 5000
reserves in line.
The battle which ended in the
rout of the Gomez forces took place
Sunday afternoon near Perote, ac-
cording to word from, Mexico City.
The Gomez forces were surrounded
by Federal troops under General
Escobar. The Gomez faction lost
200 men.
Another victory was also claimed
by the. government forces. They
reported that a strong detachment
under Gen. Jesus Gomez. brother Of
Arnulfos was defeated at Saltillo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-11
TUESDAY, OCT. II, 1927
MAUDE M. NOEL WRIGHT

move the end of the Teapot Dome
receivership in the Federal Court
of Wyoming and to receive an
accounting from Sinclair's Nam
moth Oil Company for oil taken
from Teapot Dome before a re-
ceiver was named.
8. Final steps were expected to be
taken in District Supreme Court for
the appeal of Harry F. Sinclair from
con lotion by jury on charges of
contempt of the Senate in refusing
to answer questions of the Walsh
'oil scandal committee.
4. The Navy Department may ask
the Federal Court in Wyoming to
close down Teapot Dome wells with
out waiting until legal formalities
accompanying the Supreme Courts
decision are complied with. Secre-
tary Wilbur reiterated the Navy's
policy of conserving oil in the
ground.
5. Atlee Pomerene, Government
special counsel, announced that an
early trial of Fall and Edward L.
Doheny, oil magnate, on bribery
charges, growing out of the Elk
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-11
Alleged Store RObber
Held in $1,000 Bond

Charged with housebreaking, Wal.
ter F. Carroll, was held under $4,000
bond for the action Of the grand
jury by Judge Mcmahon in Police
Court today.
1t Is alleged that the accused
broke into the store of Sam Fried
lander, 12S Nineteenth st. S. E.,
last night. The accused, who
pleaded guilty, was arrested by
Policeman E. J. Ball, of the Fifth
precinct.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-11
Danger of Strife
In Balkans Lessening

BELGRADE, Oct. 11.-FolIowing
a conference between the Bulgarian
foreign minister and the Jugoslav
diplomatic minister at Sofia, an
agreement was reached regarding
Comitadji raids upon Jugo-slav soil
which is expected to result In a
friendly settlement.
Friction between the two coun.
tries has lessened, and it is be-
lieved that all danger of a break
is over,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-11
VA. ANNEXATION.
REPORT READY

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Oct. II.
The field work of the survey of
territory which it is proposed to an.
mex to the city has been completed
by the assistants to the city engi-
neer and he is working on the map
and charts which will be used in
determining the actual measure
ments, It is expected that the
completed survey will be ready to
be submitted to the next regular
meeting of the city council which is
scheduled for October 20, when the
annexation ordinance will be passed
on it's first reading.
The board of directors of the
Chamber of Commerce yesterday dis
charged special committee which
had been appointed to confer with
committees from Arlington and
Fairfax counties chambers when
the only report they could submit
was that neither of the county
chambers had oppointed committees
to confer with them.
Cameron White. James Mitchell
and James Carter, all young colorod
men. who pleaded guilty to in
dictments charging them with
breaking into and entering the plant
of the Hoge Feed and Grain Com.
pany and the Premier Cleaners and
Overs. were each sentenced to two
years in the State Penitentiary.
According to Miss Elizabeth
Schneider, vital statistician for the
city, there were IS births and %
deaths in the city last month.
The body of Luckett w. Adams.
so years old, river man. was found
floating in the river off the Ship.
yard yesterday afternoon by George
Dole and Samuel Sorrell
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-11

According to Miss Elizabeth
Schneider, vital statistician for the
city, there were IS births and %
deaths in the city last month.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13
Another Link In
Houston Highway

REFUGI0, Texas.-Refugio county
will soon be ready to start construc-
tion of its link in the Houston-Rio
Grande Valley highway, a highway
that will eventually join northern and
eastern Texas with the Valley and the
entire lower Gulf coast section. The
recent voting Of a $2,5OO,O00 road
bond issue has financed the Refugio
county section. and will provide ample
funds for feeder roads in addition 10
the main highway.
The action on the part Of Refurio
county is expected 10 be followed by
similar action in the two counties
which have not financed their Sec
lions Of the highway to the Valley.
Intense interest in the project has
been aroused. through the efforts Of
the Houston Chamber of Commerce
and Valley good roads promoters.
Present routes of travel prevent
Refugio and other coast counties from
securing any part Of the tourist traf-
fic flowing into the Lower Rio Grande
Valley. Proponents Of the highway
have pointed out that with the COM
pletion Of the Houston-Valley prof.
ect part Of the Florida travel will be
diverted down the west Gulf coast 70
the Lower Rio Grande Valley, and
will prove highly profitable not only
for the Valley but also for all coun-
ties along the route.
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Makes Big Profits
m lAcreage

HARLINGEN, Texas.-Lower Rio
Grande Valley farmers are practi-
cslly assured Of reasonable profits If
they will cultivate their land proper
" and devote the necessary attention
10 Id. is the opinion of George Pletch-
er, Harlingen farmer who has realized
n profit exceeding $4,000 per acre
on q ~five-acre plot in the past Is
months.
Mr.. Pletcher's place lies on the
highway west of Harrington, about
one mile from the city. where In adj
dition to his crops he has planted
citrus fruit and palm trees. In Janu-
airy Of this year he planted 80 bushels
OF Irish potatoes and early in April
started digging his crop, securing ap-
proximately $50 bushels. which netted
him S~2.347.60, or about S4T0 per acre.
In June he planted palm seeds and
averaged 1000 trees 70 the acre.
which he sold at so cents each. or a
further profit OF $1,000 an acre. In
October, 1926 he planted a crop Of
beans on the land. and another bean
crop after the first was gathered,
the two crops netting him $500 an
acre. He estimates that the citrus
trees planted on the land have in
creased in value at least $500 an
acre.
While Mr.. Fletcher does not assert
that anyone can accomplish the same
results every time. he expresses the
opinion that "A reasonable profit is
practically assured II a farmer de-
votes sufficient attention 10 his land
and cultivates it properly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13

ed across the border. Construction
of a railroad from Monterrey added
some new life to the Of the
port. but not until 1910 did the city
begin to shoE the results Of the de-
velopment inaugurated on both sides
Of the Rio Grande.
Old Prosperity Returning
Matamoros today i one Of the
most prosperous cities in northern
Mexico, and there is probably no city
in the southern republic which more
clearly reflects American influence in
its commercial life. Development Of
the Lower Rio Grande Valley has
brought hundreds OF thousands OF
tourists, and Matamoros has profited
therefrom. The old buildings which
stood vacant for half a century are
again pulsing with life and commerce
ial activities; the streets. which a
decade ago were covered with wreck
age Of war and topped buildings, now
carry heavy traffic. American tour
lists have brought American ideas.
and today the city has a Chamber Of
Commerce that functions as efficient
ly as those on the American side CT
the Rio Grande.
The proposition Of constructing a
toll road from Matamoros 20 Tampico
and a railroad 10 connect the border
city with the oil port II being re
vived. The Mexican government hss
announced that Matamoros will be
made the terminus of its aerial mail
service. and that connections viii be
made here with a similar service
-..-- ~ Y~-sA~1 Co. ~~m~T1~-&
mail facilities with all points in the
southern republic.
An Efficient Organization
One feature Of the new spirit Of
the old city is the fact that its Cham
Der Of Commerce not only functions
very efficiently, but it has also prov
ed n very important factor in pro-
noting better trade relations be-
tween the two republics and in draw
ing an ever increasing volume Of
tourist traffic TO this section. Though
the city has what may be termed an
odd world" atmosphere, its Cham
Der Of Commerce il uItra-modern,
and is proving q very important fac
tor in development On both sides Of
the border.
The reviving prosperity OF Matamo-
ros cannot be attributed TO the tour
ist traffic alone. In recent wears
thousands Of acres have been planted
TO cotton and other staple crops ~
well as vegetables and citrus fruits.
These have found ready market in
Monterrey, Mexico City and other
large centers az the southern repub-
lie. and Mexican farmers have derived
big profits.
For over a century the city has oc-
casionally been subject ia floods dur
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13

modern bank structures in South Tex
as The building II OF Aztec design.
a design that Is rapidly coming into
favor In the Valley. IL " constructed
81 hollow tile and stucro and Is -
BY % feet in size.
The unique and beautiful effect Of
the exterior " also carried out in the
interior. The walls are decorated
with nm old stone effect. typical cf
the Aztec design. Marble benches
and customers desks ere built in the
lobby, and the wsinscoting Of the
walls and fixtures In Tennessee
marble.
The main floor ~ occupied hy the
lobby, presidents private office.
cashiers office, SIX teller cages,
vaults and consultation All
furniture Is black walnut. A mez-
canine floor provides space for the
bookkeeping department, directors
room. vault for old records. and a rest
room. A refrigeration system sup
plies Ice cold water at Ell times ~
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valuable cargoes they we're trans
ferred across the Rio Grande and
sent to the mouth Of the river over-
land where they could be trans
ferred 70 the ships in the roadstead
from a neutral port.
War Leaves IndelibIe Mark
Following the close Of the Civil
War the Importance Of Mstamoros as
a commercial center Immediately de-
clined. Then followed years OF re-
volution and turmoil in Mexico, all
Of which left indeliDle marks on the
famous old city. However, Matamo-
ros has been fortunate in escaping
the most disastrous effects of the
various revolutions. IL has always
had q very conservative government
and its people have seldom taken an
active part in the various revolu-
tions except when forced to do so in
defense Of their city. and the valor Of
its citizenship has been repeatedly
proven.
IL was from Mstamoros that Por-
firio Diaz. for thirty years dictator
Of Mexico launched his successful re-
volution, and IL was for their heroic
defense Of Matamoros against the
enemies Of Diaz that the city was
given the honorary title of Heroic"
During the campaign TO establish
an empire in Mexico with MAMMALIAN
az the helm, Natamor0s was captured
by the French and Austrian troops OF
the emperor, and later recapturcd BY
the republican forces. For several
years the city switched back and
forth between the opposing elements,
but when the deathblow was admin
istered 70 the hopes Of the imperial
lists near Mier, after the disastrous
defeat az the hands or the republican
troops, Matamoros again assumed its
wonted calm. which was not broken
until Dia5 launched his revolt.
Many Interesting Buildings
Many Of the large buildings Of the
city have an interesting history. The
Te-tro Feforma, tor many years the
largest theater in northern Mexico.
was erected according TO plans Of
French architects during the period
the Macmillan imperialists held the
city. Several old forts. erected to
protect the city against the raids of
rcvolutionaries or bandits are still
et@AuiIes the old I0Tl near
the Rio Grande from which cannon
fire was directed upon the American
defenders OF the earthworks which
were afterwards named Fort Brown,
in honor Of Major Brown. killed dur
ing the engagement. The Cathedral
Is one Of the interesting old struc-
lures erected prior 70 the Civil War.
These and scores Of other structures
bear witness 70 the past glories Of
the old city on the Rio Grande.
glories which are today being re-
vived through the development on the
Mexican side Of the river rs well as
on The American side.
The construction Of 4 railroad 70
Laredo was largely responsible for
the commercial depression in .Mata-
moros IN the early eos and up TO the
beginning az development on the
American side Of the river in 1904.
During that period the population Of
the city dropped 20 about 5000 and
existed on the little trade that flow
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13
GIOyieS OF Old Days
BeingR eUiUed IN The
Historic Border CITY

Heroic Matamoros, which for over a century has
been the most important city in northeastern Mexico,
whose history has been replete with stirring events, and
whose ''old world" atmosphere provides numerous at
fractions for tourists and visitors, lies directly across the
Rio Grande from Brownsville. For three-quarters of a
century Brownsville and Matamoros have been known
as the twin cities of the lower border, and for over half
a century the influence Of the Mexican city predominated.
With its colorful life, its game dinners, its customs
which to the average American appear quaint and unique,
the Mexican metropolis has an almost irresistible appeal
to the tourists. The city, its population and customs all
bear the indelible imprint Of the Spanish and French in
fluence Of the founders, and only a few minutes after
leaving the thoroughly modernized city of Brownsville
the tourist is transferred into "old world" surroundings
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13

ana CUSTOMS Wu1Il Gdc~ @
glamour over and give an
attraction Of sentimentality
TO this historic old city Of the
southern republic.
The city 81 Matamoros was founded
in 1921, when it was known as the
Congregation o. Refugio. In 1926 Il
was established as q municipality
and given the name Of Mstamoros IN
honor Of the famous Mexican pa
triot. Slowly the city grew IN size
and importance. Il was the center
for an immense ranching area which
at that time embraced both sides ot
the Rio Crande. and when the Mex
lean war broke out in 1885, and Gen
eral Zachary Taylor az the head Of
American troops seized Matamoros,
IL had grown 70 a city of approximate
" 5000 population.
Develops Commercial Interest
The Mexican war established Ma
tamoros Is the commercial center Tor
northeastern Mexico. There was
little or no opposition 70 the Ameri-
can troops after they once entered
the city and between them and the
people most cordial relations were
soon established. The establishment
Of the Rio Grande as the boundary
between the two republics made the
city a port Of considerable Importance,
and trade between the United States
and Mexico flowed through the port
in ever increasing volume.
Matamoros reached the zenith Of
prosperity during the war between
the North and South. when Browns
Vile. held By the Co~nfederates, be-
came practically the only outlet for
the cotton produced in the South and
the port Of entry for munitions for
the Co%nfederacy. Countless millions
Of dollars worth Of cotton was trans
ferred across the Rio Grande 70 Ma
tnmoros, transported By OK team 70
Bagdad at the mouth Of the river
and lightered 70 boats IN the open
roadstead for transport 10 Europe.
And millions Of dollars worth Of sup
plies for the Southern C~onfederacy
came back over the same route.
Had Population Of $4,000
During the height of prosperity
Matamoros attained b population
estimated az 10000 10 $1,000. Euro
pear and American gold was flowing
into the city in q never ending
stream. American. Mexican. French,
Spanish, German and English mer-
chants and brokers erected huge
establishments 20 handle the inn
mense amount Of merchandise forced
over the Rio Crande route. They
realized that this prosperity would
continue only as long as the state az
war existed and the northern ports
OF the Confederacy was blockaded,
and they demanded and received
profits which compare very favor
ably with those received BY war
profiteers OF a later generation.
Huge barges were constructed TO
ferry the large across the
Rio Grande. The Union troops held
GAINESVILLE AZ the mouth of the river.
and boats attempting TO carry cargo
down the Rio Crande were in con-
slant danger az being captured and
sunk. IN order not 70 jecpardize the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13

ing high stages Of the Rio Grande.
but with the air OF the federal
government a flood coatrol system
is now under construction, and the
entire city is surrounded BY high
~levees. Several small irrigation
plants have been established. all Of
which add 70 the productivity OF the
immensely fertile area tributary TO
To the city, and announcement has
been made that these will be ex-
tended 70 bring q large part of the
area under irrigation. making that
section one Of the most productive In
Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13
BUILDING
FOR OLD BANK
La Feria Institution
Now Occupies Mod
ern Structure

LA FERIA. Texss.-combining ev-
cry modern convenience with beauty
Of architecture and simplicity Of ar
rangenent. the new building occupied
by the First National Bank OF La
Ferls early i'm August. is pronounced
by bank executives one or the most
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13

the main lobby and business Offices
The First National Bank OF Ia
Feria n N of the Oldest banking IN
stitutions in the Valley. ~ was start
"a In 1912 as A private bank with a
capital stock w $4,000 and deposits
Of less than s25.00o- The bank was
nationalirpd tin 1895 and now mas VA
capital stock Of $4,000. with > sur
plus NJ $2l 900 and deposits az owes
half q million.
Officers uf the bank are. W. VII.
Bardwell. president; W. 7. Cone, vice
presidents B. III. Dunlap, active vice
president and cashier: ~. w. Sigler,
assistant cashier. and W. M. Niseman.
assistant cashier. The directors are
w. H. Bardwelf. Nv. H. Nohlett, ~. "a.
Dunlap. w. T. Cone and IN. WV. Slgler.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13
TRAGEDY OF MOTHER LOVE

LAKE FOREST, Ill.-Mrs. Agnes
Courtney tried to rescue her daugh-
ter. who had fallen into Lake Micni-
gan, and both drowned
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13

SNUB FOR LLOYD GEORGE N
CHESTER, EnE.-The council lbs
resrinded VA resolution offering the
freedom Of the city 70 David Lloyd
GRnrEn.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-03
LANDING FIELD
Pomfret May Have First Air. port In Northeastern Con-
 necticut

II now appears that Pomfret may have the first aviation landing field in this section. George kimball. who owns a farm in the Pomfret Landing section of the town. across the river from Goodyear. is greatly interested in flying He is making extensive i'm. provements on his farm to develop a landing field for airplanes by remov- ing stone walls that will make one large field out of several smaller fields. The stone. hundreds of tons of it, Is being used to improve the highway. The location is high one and 1t has been approved by aviation authorities who have inspected the site.
 The field has been used week-ends for starting and landing field for planes taking up passengers for hire. The field will need to be smoothed and rolled to make it an Al landing place, and it is believed this will be done in time. giving Pomfret the first real air port in northeastern Connecticut.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-03
.SADLON'S PLEA "NOT
 GUILTY" A SURPRISE
Had Agreed to Plead Guilty Decided to Fight Criminal
 Charge
Accused or Setting Fire To House
 In Ashford

Under a tentative agreement en. tered into three weeks ago. John Sad. lon of New York city, charged with setting fire to house he owns in the town of Ashford with the purpose of defrauding an insurance company. was Grraigned at a special criminal session of the superior court in Wilh- mantle last Friday morning. T. was understood that a part of the agree ment through which Sadlon was al lowed to go back Co New York Co ar- range his business affairs was that upon his return he would plead guilty and take term in the county jail
 Sadlon's attorneys agreed that he would appear last Friday fer the pur- pose stated, He appeared but when asked te plead surprised the court. states attorney. and court officials by entering plea of not guilty Judge L. P. Waldo Marvin asked Sad lon why he changed his attitude in the matter but no definite answer was forthcoming.
 States Attorney Howard (. Brad ford stated Co the court that Sadlon had agreed with his attorneys that he would plead guilty and that the plea of not guilty came as surprise to him Judge Marvin set the case down for trial. Tuesday, Nov. 22nd. and gave emphatic direction to Sad lon to be present on that date.
 Sadlon informed Attorney l. II. Nj. ron of Putnam. one of his counsel. that he would not plead guilty when taken before the court. After court adjourned Attorney Miron stated that he had withdrawn from the case.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-03
Is Director of The
 Cargill Trust Go.

Nathan D. Prince, president of the Hartford Connecticut Trust Company, president of the Windham County Ma tinnal Bank, and director of the Car gill Trust Company, Putnam. has been in Houston. Texas. attending the an- nual convention of the American Bank CTS Association. of which MT. Prince is treasurer. MT. Prince, in eommuni- cations to friends in this section, speaks of the fine hospitality given the bankers by the citizens of the southern city. Hot in the day time but cool evenings is his report as to weather conditions.