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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-20
FAMILY TOURS ON SLED.
Parents and Five Children Travel
400 Miles Over Snow.

BOYLESTON Ind, February 10
R.-A 2,260mile journey by bob sled,
train and automobile from Red Cross,
Saskatchewan, Canada. to this town
was completed last night by Mr.. and
Mrs. Ross Bernhard and their five
children. The first 400 miles Of the
Journey was made by sled from Red
Cross to Regina. There the sled was
sold and the trip continued by rail
to st. Paul. From st. Paul to Boyles-
ton a small touring car carried the
family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-20

Ice harvesting on the Mississippi
River at Keokuk, Iowa, once q major
industry, is extinct.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
REPORT YAOUI
INDIAN REVOLT
IN final PHASE
Leaders Send Petition
For Amnesty to War
Department.; Offer
Surrender

MEXICO CITY. Jan. 20.---fTp-A
rebellion Of Yaqui Indians in Sonora
is reported by the War Department
70 have entered its final phase. the
Yaqui chieftains announcing a desire
70 surrender.
General Manzo, military command
ant Of Sonora, sent 70 the War De-
partmcnl a petition Of the Indians
for amnesty. They claim they were
deceived by Adolfo dc Ia Huerta. and
will deliver up their arms and de-
vote themselves TO agricultural ac-
Invites henceforth.
General Amar0, minister Of war
and navy, upon receiving the petit
tion conferred with President Gales
and the newspapers declare the chief
executive instructed him 20 accept
unconditional surrender of the Yaqui
warriors and appointed General OBJ
regon special representative to carry
out the negotiations.
Once the Yaqui movement is com.
pletely suhdued, the War Depart
ment says the troops now in Sonora
viii be mobilized in Jaiisco and 4
few other states where "Cath0liC
rebels" are active.
Unimportant rebellious activities
were reported Wednesday.
Among cabinet changes forecast bs
the newspapers in the appointment
Of General Francisco Serrano, pre-
Continued on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
NO MOVEFOR
ARBITRATION
Neither u. s. Nor Mex,
leo Desires to Take
Initiative

WASHINGTON. u. G., Jan. 20.-
Pl-While no definite move has been
made either by the United States or
Mexico looking TO arbitration of the
oil ard land law dispute, Secretary
kellogg's announcement that he had
considered the possibility Of applying
this principle 20 the question has
aroused considerable speculation in
Washington ard Mexico City.
II IL concerned chiefly with the
many preliminary obstacles that
would have TO be surmounted before
any step was taken to submit the
controversy 70 an arbitrator or some
impartial tribunal.
Secretary Kcllogg's statement on
the Robinson arbitration resolution
has been interpreted officially as car
rying no idea that the United States
would initiate nm arbitration pro-
posal while the Mexican foreign Of
flee has pointed out the difficulty
confronting il in committing itself
until some suggestion. has been re-
ceived.
There Is speculation in many Mex
lean quarters as to whether the
United States or Mexico would make
the proposal To arbitrate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
DEMURRER IN
INJUNCTION
Case upheld
Court Holds Power of
Water Engineers to
Fix Rates Is Uncon-
stitutional

EDIBURG. Texas. Jan. 20.-A de-
cision Of far reaching Importance 70
the irrigation interests Of Texas was
handed down BY Judge j. +. Leslie Of
the g3rd district civil court Wednes-
day when he sustained demurrer Of
the defendant III the case brought by
water users of the Mercedes system,
seeking an injunction 70 prevent the
application of increased rates, the
demurrer contanding that the law
giving the state board Of water engi-
neers arbitrary authority ~ fix irri-
CATION rates is unconstitutional.
The injunction action was filed by
Andrew Burgess and others claiming
10 represent two thousand water us
ers on the irrigation system Of the
American Rio Grande Land & Irriga-
tion Company. The company recently
announced that an increased flat rate
and irrigation charges would 60 into
effect January /. and plaintiffs
sought an injunction to restrain the
company from placing these rates in
effect until the new rates had been
reviewed by the state board Of water
engineers. They also sought to en-
join the company from cutting off
the supply Of irrigation water from
paid their flat rate by January 20
"A large number Of attorneys. rep
resenting both sides Of the contro'
versy. are making preparations 70 ap.
peal the case.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
Y alley Ford DyiUey
Makes WOyIdRecOYd
6z.2 Miles on Gallon

surprised that n contestant ran gp
63.9 miles in the economy contest
there. Valley Ford dealers assert
that yesterdays run establishes n
world record for events Of this kind.
The man who drove the car was
Olin G. Rome, an auburn-haired
ruddy-faced youth Of Mission. The
car j. run-about with what is called
pickup" body. and II owned by
NJ Melancon Of the Mission Bakery
II was bought from the Mission deal
er on December III. and Il being used
In delivering bread.
Rome's was next 10 the last car TO
leave the line AZ Mercedes at about
Haas o'clock. The last car passed
him, and Immediately behind him WIS
the touring car carrying the judges
Of the contest In this position Rome
ran his ear continuously for nearly
five hours. with the judges bringing
up the rear Of the line. The judges
car was at no time out of sight Of
Rome's car. and except when il
stopped briefly to check out cars that
fell gasoline-less by the wayside. was
always within fifteen or twenty feet
Of the slOw-moving contestant.
Rome began conserving his gaso-
line right from the start. and the diff
ference in handling the situation be-
CONTINUED on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
COWBOYS WIN
POLO TOURNEY
FROM CAVALRY
Three Extra Periods
Are Played Before
Camp Wood Gets
Decision

In a game Of thrills and spills,
unequalled By any contest that has
been played on local field in many
years. the cowboy polo team from
Camp Wood, Texas, yesterday af-
ternoon wrested the championship
of the flat tournament from the
Twelfth Cavalry four horsemen by
the score of seven goals 10 five.
IL required three extra periods
for the Cowboys 70 come through
for victory in the game which was
marked by sec-sawing of the nd
vantage from one team 20 another
IL was n battle on men and horses
until both were ready TO drop from
exhaustion. The cowboys emerged
the winners in the first regular
tournament in which they ever en-
gagged.
The cowboys won n game of odds.
They were compelled TO play sew
eral of their ponies through the
greater part of the long contest be-
cause some of their mounts were
not in condition 10 use. The wiry
cowponies stood the test, hwever
and were almost as quick 10 run oI
turn in the eleventh chukker as in
the first.
Cavalry Best AT First
The Twelfth Cavalry team out
played the cowboys in the earlier
periods. displaying better team
Continued on pSge two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
IMMIGRATION
QUOTA URGED
Federation of Labor
Would Place Bars
On Mexico

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Jan. 20.
Up Restriction Of immigration
between the United States and Mex
leo. in accordance with quota pro-
visions. Of the United States immir
grafton act, will be- urged BY the
American Federation OF Labor az "a
conference OF hf held in Washing
ton by representatives OF the Fed
Grafton and the Mexican union "a
Dor organizations
This confercnce.N said William
Green, president OF the American
Federation, i'm making the announce
ment Wednesday night, will he held
In the near future. The Mexican la
hor unions have delegated repre-
sentatives "a meet two others who
will be appointed by Green.
"The object of this conference,
said Green. sis to arrive at an agree
ment by which the question of immi-
grafton from Mexico into the United
States and from the United States
into Mexico, will be controlled in
the same manner in which IL would
If the quota provisions Of the Unit
ed States immigration act applied tc
Mexico.
-sThe Mexican Federation Of Labor
has shown a willingness to coop
crate with Us in this matter. and IL
IN quite likely q plan Of procedut
will be worked out. which will TX
presented to the two governments"
Action of the executive council or
the immigration question was the
final business of its ten.aay session
here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
FRANK BONNER
GOES ON Stand
Denies All Charges
In Connection
With Bomb

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas. Jan. 20.
--t4'l-Frank Bonner. on trial for the
murder in 1928 Of J. A. Barnes, his
prospective father r-in4law. closed his
own defense today by taking the
stand and denying categorically all Of
the charges against him.
lie denied flatly that he brought a
bomb To San Antonio November IL,
1928. and expressed it 20 Barnes. His
denial was supported IN Robert Bad
ger, Austin filling station proprietor,
who produced his books 20 show that
Bonner had made a payment on ac-
count on that date.
Bonner denied all knowledge OF the
bomb or the package IN which il was
delivered. Barnes and his son, Jesse,
wers killed when the father opened
the package and Bonner later mar
ried Dorothy Barnes. daughter of the
bom0's victim.
BonsS,r said that he was in, Austin
and attended a class in electrical en-
gineering November -, the day the
package was delivered 10 the express
office. He said that he had not writ
ten an examination given in that
class. however, because he knew he
would make a grade Of zero. lester.
day the instructor testified that Bon
ncr had not turned in q paper for eN-
animation.
Any intimati0n that his trim 70 New
York shortly after the murder was
mad 10 escape was denied ~ the de-
fendant He went 20 New York. hs
said. % find 4 job - that he could
marry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
RESTRICTION
PARDON POWER
RECOMMENDED
Correction Tax Evils,
Judici al Reform,
Better Highway
Systems Advocated

AUSTIN, Texas. JAM, lH,-Ac-
corded n tremendous ovation from
the floor Of the. hall Of representa-
tives and from packed galleries. Dan
Moody. Texas youngest governor,
Thursday urged much constructive
legislation in his first message read
70 joint session Of the 10th legisla-
ture.
He declared that he appeared "in
the interest Of friendship and CO..
operation.
When Moody, escorted by house
committee, entered the door. the
crowd rose and cheered until he
took his seat on the platform with
Judges Of the appellate courts, at
torney General Claude Pollard and
other higa state officials.
Speaker Bobbitt. in introducing
Lieutenant Governor Barry Miller
TO present Moody, declared, this
L. 4 great day"
Miller said. Eve have come out Of
the shadows intot the light Of new
day. Let us hear the message Of ouI
governor which | am sure viii re-
bound to the good OF our state"
Enactment Of laws TO protect the
public from the indiscriminate par
doning Of criminals. was urged bs
Governor Moody in reading his first
message to joint session Of the
40th legislature.
Moody's predecessor. Miriam a
Ferguson, granted S,595 clemcncS
acts.
The new governor also said that hs
believed il better 70 have few laws
wisely enar cd and well administered
than 70 attempt 10 regulate all tn
details o. hsman conduct by lcgisla
ti0n.
II further believe that whole
some respect for the laws Of on
country Is essential TO the good orde
of society, and that 10 secure respec
for law IL is necessary that the Law
itself be kept respectable. he said.
other recommendations Of the gov
ernor fell into the following broa'
ciassifications.
Correction Of existing tax evil
and abuses by the development of ;
scientific system of taxation.
Reform judicial system and cour
procedure calculated 10 accomplish !
surer, more speedy. economical ad
ministration Of justice and 20 hrinl
Justice mor- nearly within the reacl
Of rich and poor alike.
Enactment ~ classified ciyi
service law.
Provision for a unified system d
accounting for all state departments
Continued on page twoD
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
Tugs and Planes Hunt for
Boy Lost on Erie Ice Floe

toward solid ground. but no trace
Of him was found.
Early in the night watchers had
trailsd him along the shore as
coast guardsmen and police tried
in vain to launch rescue boats. Thin
ice gave way under the weight Of
rowboats, or banked foes reached
Jagged heights which madeafaunch-
ing impossible.
As the tug WIS fitted for the per-
ilous sailing through the ice, sight
Of the lad was lost in darkness.
Efforts TO learn the identity of
the youth were fruitlcss.
An airplane was added TO the
rescue forces today. 1t cruised
about tha water off shore for some
time but the visibility was low and
the search was unsuccessful. The
pilot continued the hunt
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
BRIDGE APPEAL
BEFORE COURT

No compromise was affected be-
tween the Gateway Bridge Company
and the Carl q. Mnll0tt interests Of
San Antonio and the appeal Of the
latter from a decision in favor Of the
former in the i03rd judicial court
here was heard in the court Of civil
appeals al San Antonio yesterday. ac-
cording 10 Judge J. A. Graham. who
acted as attorney for the Gateway
company.
The court here held the city fran
chise granted TO the Gateway Bridge
Company % build over the Rio
Grande was valid and Mallott APP
pealed. The case was submitted on
oral argument in Sam Antonio yester-
day. Decisions by this court will not
bc made for "A week or two.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
Drastic Action Stops
Spread of Smallpox

AUSTIN. Jan. 20.-Dr. n. O. Sap
pington. state health officer, has
EXPRESSED qualification oser the
drastic action 70 check smallpox.
taken hy some Of the cities and
towns where the disease was re-
ported.
Vaccination. Sappingtcn said. II
the best method OF combating the
spread OF the dread disease. hut
errif~tian also u a. enemy. ard
cleaning up sections of towns where
filth has heen allowed to accumu-
Ire will &C long wav toward
checking IL. the health officer stat
ed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
BICFOUR RAIL
MEN IN VALLEY
East is Hearing of Val
ley's Wealth, Head
Of Party States

Something is known In the East
Of the wealth and offortunities Of
the Valley, according 10 II. A. Wor-
cester. vice president Of the G. G. O.
& St. l.. (Big FOUR who Is heading
a large delegation Of railroad Of
fieials on a tour through Texas. but
he and others in the party wished 10
see for themselves.
Mr.. Worcester and other members
of the group arrived in Brownss lille
today in special cars attached to
the morning train and were taken
up the Valley by a reception COM
mittce Of Brownsville citizens who
net them at the depot The railroad
officials were scheduled 10 return
to Brownsville in time 10 look over
the city and then ID take FINER In
Matamor0s.
MIR. Worcester said that n party
Of Big Four railroad men toured
Texas In 1925, but did not get NV fhr
a. the Valley. This year they de-
termincd to look over this country
and also 10 bring with them officials
az the New York Central Lines.
Mr.. Worcester expressed his be-
lief that this section IN ~ enjoy in-
creased prosperity in the future
Other officials from his own rail
road in the party were w. T. Steven.
son, traffic manager: J. NJ. Clark
assistsnt traffic manager: d. "
Bowman. general passenger agent
and j. A. Whited, secretary to the
vice president.
Officials Of the New York Cen.
tral Lines in the party were G. II
Ineals, vice president: II. L. Inger-
soil. assistant 10 the president: T.
Y. Vosburgh. traffic manager: VI
A GredinR. general agent in ths
freight department. H. AL Brnwnes
general agent In the passenger A.
pnrtment and r. RI. Jennings. tray
cling freight agent
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 90
tHD-An unidentified boy on a bob
bing cake Of ice in Lake Erie was
the object Of search by rescue
workers today.
Little hope was held for rescue
OF the youth. last seen beating his
arms against his sides TO keep off
the numbing cold as the floe upon
which he stood floateds into the
darkness OF the night.
Throughout the night a fire tug,
equipped with powerful search
lights. plowed through the ice
searching for the cake Of ice and
its pathetic human cargo.
Persons were along the shore
with beacons TO guide the youth
should the course of the floe veer
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
TRUCK SHIPMENTS

Cars loaded from the Lower RE
Grande Valley on Tuesday and for
warded from HarlinEen on WedDes-
day BY freight. according 10 regular
report issued BY the Gulf Coast
Lines.
Mixed getables--HnrlinRen A, -
Feria o. Mercedes W. WeaIaco ". Dom
na 2, Alamo A. Pharr q. McAIIan ~
EdinburE n, Olmit0 n. San Bcnit0 6r
Spiderweb railway points XII
Beets and rarr0tA--La Feria 4. Mer-
ccdes ., WeSlaro G, Donna w. Alamo
q. San Juan MI
Beets--AlnmO n.
carrotS-La Feria .. Wcslaeo An
PhHrr n.
CabbaEe-HarlinRen v, Stuart Place
5, In Feria 4. WesIaco o. Donna a.
Alamo 2. Pharr 2, MrAIien n. Edcorch
2. Camhes 3. Sebastian 1, Brownsville
!, Olmito 2. San Benito q, Rio Hondb
3, Spiderweb railway points Y.
Fruit-Harlingen A, Mercedes 1.
Donna I. Sharyland Z.
TotAls-To date. 1889 vegetables.
53s fruit for grand total Of a.327. To
date last year, 772 vegetable, 2l5 fruit
for grand total of l,oi7.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20

ROAD COMMITTEE
TO GET TOGETHER

II il expected that the report Of
the road committee which Is prep y
ing recommendation for this pre-
cinct. will he ready some time to-
morrow. according to r. b. Rentfro,
chairman
Mr.. Eentfro said today that 4
final committee meeting probably
would he held not later than tomor-
row morning. A hearing Is being
given representatives Of every sec
tion in the precinct. The recommen-
dations will be presented TO the
county commissioners court which
has announced its intentions Of pass
ing resolution designating the
roads which will be built with the
s6 .0O0. 600 issued to be voted on Sat
urday, January %.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
Dallas Plans To
Fight Jacks Bill

DALLAS. Jan. 2n--That the city
az Dallas will make strenuous
fight against the Jacks hill In the
House appeared certain today. The
till would place public utilities un-
der the jurisdiction of the Texas
Railroad Commission.
City attorney James J. Collins
has gone 70 Austin 70 lay plans for
fight on the bill.
Dallas is cae Of the fen cities IN
the state which has public ser
5xiee commission. and IL does not
van. TO lose hold Of the power to
regulate service companies opcr-
ating within its municipal limits.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
Mercedes Planning
For Bond Election

NERO EDES. Jan. aO.-The date
for the $4,000 improvement bond
issue election. which II 70 be called
In this city, will be set as soon as
some disposition is made of the
present suit involving the position Of
mayor Of the city. which Is being
question BY John Jones. aI-es and
J. E. Haynes we're candidates. and
Ipnes claimed a. be winner - the
election. although haynes j. stiii n
office. and the salt has never been
xsiled.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
Moody Favors Change
In Texas Libel Laws

AUSTIN. Tex. Jan. 2n.--tPi-Di-
crossing from his prepared speech
today. Governor Moody declared II
believe that newspapers should be
able 20 report without fear Of suit
whatever Is said or done AZ a public
session or affecting the public. The
Law now is thar statements must he
true. ! 90 further and favor pub
lication Of any and all things hap
pening. stated or done.
The public rannot be present and
hear~charges made and defended.
but the nwSpapers onght 20 be al
LEVIED 70 tell it. ="
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
Coast Steamship w
Owners Conferring

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. Jan. 20.-tP,
No development has yet resulted
from the intercoastal conference Of
owners and officials Of coast
steamship lines which has been In
executive session here since Mon
day, officers of the group announced
today in reiterating their refusal 70
discuss the nature Of the confer
ence.
G. A. Terrence Of New York. sec
retary and spokesman Of the group.
would not affirm or deny that rates
were being discussed. He indicated
statement would be given out lat
er.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
San Juan G. of c.
Elects Officers

PHARR. Texas. Jan. 20.--At re-
cent annual meeting or the San Juan
Chamber of Commerce. held In the
city hall, the Officers for the ensuing
year were elected. The work of Il. ".
Lemon was highly commended while
Ne was president OF the organization
and John Mcguire was elected 70
serve as president during this year.
T. r. Thompson was reelected secre-
tary.
The board Of directors for the
Chamber of Commerce includes Chas.
Boyer. T. ]. Thompson. c. NJ Warner,
G. F. Flohre. W G. Rice. r. VI. Tan
ner. J. L. Stambangh and r. G. Tenn
ple.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
Pharr School Has
10 Honor Students

PHARR-SAN JUAN, Tex. Jan. 20
The honor students of the Pharr-San
Juan high school for the term which
has just passed number ten. The re-
quirements are strict and but few are
able 20 make the grades sufficient 10
put them on the honor sheet. The
following boys and girls Of the senior
high school have been reported: Ber-
tha Saldana. Hal McCombs, Lauro
Montalyo. Eugene Noser Of the Sc
nior class. Genevieve Bailey, Ralph
Cron. Ruth Ruecking, Clara Jennings,
Lille Mittlemier and Virginia Lois
Ogden Of the junior class
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
RUSSIAN BANDIT
GANG CAPTURED

y SMOLENSK. Russia. Jan 2o.--lPl-
ktter committing more than loo mur-
defs and endless robbcries and as
sa1fts in Smolansk province over a
period of two years, Smirnoff Anton
cnkoff. leader Of = gang Of dcspcra-
does. was killed today in battle with
red troops. His followers. who were
arrested, will be executed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
SURPRISE WITNESS TELLS OF KILLING
Moody Outlines Legislative Program
1901

This represents the total
number Of poll tax receipts
and exemptions issued by y. y.
Fox, Cameron county tax col
lector. He urges the payment
Of poll taxes now before the
big rush towards the end Of
the month.
Mr.. Fox says that there will
be many bond elections during
the coming year in which the
voters Will be interested and
advises payment Of the tax be-
fore February l when the col
lections will cease.
Last year there were over
5000 issued.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
Health Department
Ready to Vaccinate

Dr. w. ". Spivey. city health off
Ger, has announced that his depart
ment will receive number of new
points by Saturday and will thus be
prepared to vaccinnte all persons
against smallpox who will preesnt
themselves at the Red Cross head
quarters in the city hall between the
hours az Q and l2 on that day.
This will he an opportunity for ev-
ervons j. Brownsvilie 70 be vaecinat-
ed. says DR.. Spiyey. There is a. pres
ent one case Of small pox In the city
ard II is well guarded, he states
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-20
STORE BANDIT IS
GIVEN SENTENCE

DALLAS. Texas. Jan. 20.--liPl-C. +.
Frazier. sS. married and father.
pleaded guilty today 70 charge Of
rohbing drug store here about ten
days ago and was sentenced TO
ninety-nine years in the penitentiary.
Frazier's companion in the robbery.
Hugh Griffin. 2s years old. was SEN
tencc6 to serve ninety-nine years In
the same court yesterday after he had
plead guilty.