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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
INDIAN Land
LEASES MUST
| PAY FULL TAX
Decision OF III. 8. Su-
prene Court Affects
S15O,OOO,OOO in Tax
es Collected

WASHINGTON, d. C., Nov. 21.-
tP)-lncomes derived by those hold
ing leases On Indian tribal lands
were declared taxable by the federal
government under the revenue act of
1916 and those acts down TO and in
GLIDING that Of 1921 in n supreme
court ruling today.
The suit was brought In the fed
eraI courts of western Pennsylvania,
where taxes collected from Glenn
II. Braden on income from oil leases
on Usage Indian lands I'm Oklahoma
were ordered refunded.
The government asserted that
should the decision stand IL would
be required to pay back $l5O,000,0 600
collected in taxes $S22.5 being in
volved In the Braden case alone. IL
estimated that during 1926 the in
come from such leases amounted to
SOS, ,0O0, 900 pointing out that the de-
cision was so sweeping that IL pro-
hibited taxation OF incomes from all
Indian leases, not being confined 20
oil alone, but including mining leas-
es.
The federal courts In Pennsylvania
took the view that the tax operated
ar an unlawful burden upon the In
dians and was an invalid impair
ment Of their right Of contract, ma
| terially affecting the amount Of roy
alties they received.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
M. M.P.OFFICIAL
VISITS VALLEY
j. Finley Shepard oi
NJ. Y. Makes Sur
vey of Section

J. Finley Shepard, Of New York
City, vice president Of the Missouri
Pacific Lines, paid a hurried visit 70
the Lower Rio Grande Valley Sunday,
coming BY special train.
Mr.. Shepard reached Brownsville
late Sunday afternoon after a trip up
the Valley, the special leaving this
city at IL o'clock Sunday night on
the return to st. Louis, going by way
Of San Antonio and Fort Worth.
#. w. Baldwin. president OF the
Missouri Pacific, left St. Louis with
MIR. Shepard, but on reaching Me-
Gehee, Ark, was forced TO turn back,
having been called 20 New York. Mr..
Baldwin had intended being in the
Valley for the Mid-Winter Fair. He
expects TO visit the Valley later.
Accompanying Mr.. Shepard was
Z. II. McReynolds of st. Louis, pub
licity director Of the Missouri Pa
cific Lines and other Missouri Pacific
officials who joined them at Houston
to tour Texas with him. These in
eluded w. G. Choate of Houston,
general manager; l.. A. David of
Houston, assistant TO the general
manager; G.. G. Kennedy. superin-
tendent. The officials were Joined
in the Valley by A. b. Waldron, Har-
lingen, executive general agent in
the Valley, and A. s. Gimble, general
agent in Brownsville.
Mr.. Shepard, who IL the husband
Of the noted Helen Gould, known
throughout the country for her work
for the welfare of railroad men, was
the honor guest at a dinner given
at the Matamoros Cafe Sunday night.
Among those present. including the
visitors, were r. Il. Craager. John r.
Lomax. r. A. Stuart, W. s. West
Jesse bennett, A. G. Hipp, w. G..
Craig. ST.. w. =. McDavitt and J. vi.
Stein. Mr.. West was POSTMASTER for
the occasion.
Mr.. Creager welcomed Mr.. Shepard
10 the Valley talking in Spanish, the
speech being interpreted for the
benefit Of the distinguished visitor
by Jesse bennett. Later Mr.. bennett
in a brief talk urged upon Mr..
Shepard the point that scme day a
railroad will cross the border at or
near this point. for the shortest route
10 Mexico City, along the coast, and
that the road that first does this
construction will be the one to enjoy
its benefits.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
CRASH KILLS
lon HIGHWAY
Four Others Hurt i'm
Accident Above
Edinburg

EDINBURG, Nov. 2l.-MigueI
Loya. 80, was killed and four COM
paniOns were injured near here Sun
day, when an automobile in which
they were riding, driven by L0ya
left the road and turned turtle.
The victim suffered a fractured
skull, and was dead when he reach
ed the Edinburg hospital. lie was
picked UP Ivy n passing m0torist
and brought 10 this city.
Fl0rencia Marez. 40, an employed
Of the Civilo ranch 10 miles north
Of EdinburR. another occupant OF
the car, received several deep cash
~ about the head and numerous
body bruises in the crash. The other
three men in the crash escaped with
minor cuts and bruises.
They were given first-aid treat.
ment by DIR. I'll. %. Schaleben and
taken 10 their homes. Mnrez was
confined 10 the hospital.
The accident Is said TO have oc.
eurred when Loya lost control OF
the machine. light touring car, and
IL left the road and ran into "a ditch
ON the main highway one and IA half
miles north OF here. The auto turn
ed completely over, II was said.
Funeral arrangements for the dead
man we're expected TO be completed
Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
S25O,OOO WILL
Be EXPENDED
ON Big PLANT
Rates Requested By
Central Power Co.
Granted BY City
Commission Today

A 50-carload cold storage plant
with a 4C-ton daily ice capacity in
Brownsville, costing s250,00O. was as
sured Monday morning when the
city commission, at a special meet
ing, passed to a second reading an
ordinance amending the power-rate
scale TO conform to a request for "a
reduction in rates. made by the Cen
tral Light and Power company.
The amendment, when finally pass
ed, will fix a new sliding scale 10
permit large users Of power a slight
ly reduced rate over that granted the
smaller consumer. IL was said.
Petition for the reduced rate was
made Friday by Frank c. Ludden. Of
ficial Of the electric company, at the
regular meeting Of the commission
He requested the same rate here that
is being extended his company in
Harlingen and that his company is
extending in Edinburg for the opera
tlon Of similar plants ID those cities.
AT the time the request was made.
Mayor A. b. Cole asked for a few
days in which the matter might be
considered by the commissioners, and
the meeting Monday morning result
ed. Work on the new plant. which III
to be located on the Southern Pa
cific right OF way, near the S. p.
freight depot now under eonstruc-
tion, will be started within three
weeks, Mr.. Ludden assured the COM
missioners.
The work must he finished by the
first of February in order that spring
shipments from the Valley may be
cared for. he said. Tentative plans
for the new plant have already been
sketchcd. and a complete set or plans
will be ready within 10 days or less,
the utility man said.
John Marriott, San Antonio archi-
tect. is now engaged in drawing the
plans, and contract for the building
will be let as soon a. they are fin
ished. il was stated.
The new plant here will provide ice
for all refrigerated Southern Pacific
cars leaving this section, HAVING a to-
tai capacity Of 40 tons Of ice per day
from the start, Mr.. Ludden declared
This capacity will be increased a.
soon as conditions warrant such an
increase, and the cold storage capaci-
ty Of so car loads Of produce will
step is deemed necessary.
The plant will represent an invest
ment Of at least S250.00O when il is
finished, and this amount will be in
creased as the enlargements are
made.
Three plans for the erection az n
cold storag plant here have beer
under consideration by the com.
pany. Mr.. Ludden said. One Of these
was the plan to secure a special rate
on power from the city, while the
others involved construction Of d
plant outside the city limits and
the use Of the company's own power
or use Of engines 20 provide that
power in a plant erected in the city
The latter two plans will be dis
carded in view Of the action of the
Continued on page two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21

Smith Family Lead
AT State University

AUSTIN. Tex, Nov. 21.-From
point Of view OF number, any
way, the Smith family would
seem to have it, according 70 the
number Of students by that
name registered in the Univer-
sity Of Texas.
There are a total Of so stu
dents having the name of Smith.
according 70 the recently issued
directory Of the Main Univer-
sity.
Next in number is the John
son family name with q repre-
sentation of 80. There are "a
Williams, 33 Browns, 80 Moores,
and 20 Jones on the rolls Of the
University this year, according
to the directory.
Other names which are well
represented are King, Lewis,
Clark, Thompson, Cox, Cook,
Anderson and Green. Practically
all Of these. however, number
less than twenty.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. Nov. 21.-fF
DIR. Frederick "A. Cook. the explorer
whose plea for release from prison
on probation win be argued this week
nthe supreme court today filed a
brief asserting that the federal
courts were authorised TO grant pro-
bati0n even though the term or the
sentencing court. had expired, I'D oc-
Cured in his case.
DR.. Cook. who wns sentenced In
Texas for improper use OF the malls.
insisted that the statute, contrary tD
the cnntrntfun of the government,
placed no Limitation as 10 time when
courts must asts
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
.STATEBUSLAW
UNDER FIRE
Bus Oper ator Says
Law of Last Session
Unconstitutional

AUSTIN. Texas. Nov. 2I.-GP)-A
sweeping attack on the constitution
atty of the new law putting motor
tus traffic under state regulation Is
made in habeas corpus proceedings
instituted in criminal appeals court
Monday in behalf Of H S. Sparks,
Cottle county bus operator, for re-
lief from complaints charging hin
with operating without N permit
from the state railroad commission.
The case is the first court test of
TIE commissioners enforcement pow
err.
Sparks, who runs n bus line from
Floydada, Floyd county, 70 Vernon,
Wilbarger county, holds that the
brs regulation act passed by the
fcrtieth legislature illegally at
attempts TO vest the railroad COM
mission with discretionary powers to
cnfore n penal statute and make
regulations carrying penal pro-
visions. He referred TO the penal
ties provided for failure to secure
operation permits from the commits
sion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
Famous Author Writes
Love Story For Herald

Beginning soon The Herald will
publish q wonderful love story. "The
Outer Gate" by Octavus Roy Cohen,
famous magazine and novel writer.
This story has every element Of un-
forretahle entertainment, drama, ro-
nance. action. suspense-that makes
it so thrillingly different from any
thing The Herald has published.
Octavus Roy Cohen was born in
Charleston. s. C.. in 1891. Of a family
noted for several generations for its
lawyers. writers and newspaper edit
ors. He studied civil engineering at
college and pursued that profession
for a short time. Afterwards he
worked on newspapers In BlrminE-
ham, Ala, Charleston, s. C., and in
Bayonne. n. j.
Mr.. Cohen returned home 70 study
law in his fathers office. and in 1913
was admitted TO the bar ar South
Carolina. He practiced law until his
marriage TO Miss lnex Lopez in 1914.
then he began 70 devote his time ex-
clnsively TO writing.
In 1918. he sold 70 The Saturday
Evening Post. the first Of a series of
negro short stories. which series has
been running in that magazine up to
the present time, a rather lengthy
record.
Mr.. Cohen has published a number
of books and has dabbled = trifle
with plays. He has written about Is
motion picture stories
He is strongly interested in ath-
lctics, particularly boxing and foot
ball. incidentally. during the war
he made sixteen formal applications
for military service. in every branch.
all Of which were turned down be-
cause cf q had knee. a relic of his
football days.
Mr.. Cohen has two offices built rs
sort Of wing 20 bis home il Birm-
ingham. He works regularly ca his
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
|. v. v. CLASH
WITH OFFICERS
IN Mine RAID
Police Guards Open
Fire on Strikers At
tempting to Raid
Colurnbine Mine

DENVER, Colo, Nov. 21.
-tP)-The /. w. w. strike
in the Colorado coal field
claimed its first victims to-
day when state police shot
and killed two unidentified
strikers and injured nearly
"A score The strikers were
shot when they stormed
through the gates of the Col
umbine mine Of the Rocky
Mountain Fuel company IN
Weld county about 80 miles
north of Denver.
Nearly 500 strikers gath
cred outside the mine about
five a. m. They were met at
the gates by Louis N. Scherf.
chief Of the state law en-
forcement department, and
a dozen Of his men.
One Of the dead and several Of the
wounded were left on the mine prop
erty- The wounded were taken IA
hospitals suffering painful injuries.
Several had broken shoulders from
being struck with clubs.
The only one Of the dead in Mon
days battle who haS been identified
ls Adam Bell. chief of che striking
forces in northern Colorado. accord
ing to Sheriff Ben Robinson Of Weld
county.
The strikers were commanded tn
halt but surEed through the rntp nnd
engaged in hand to hand conflict
with the guards. The police used
their guns as clubs but were over
whelmed by the strikers who used
rocks, clubs and knives. Schnrf raj
ned his state men and they with
drew % n position further in the
property. As the strikers approach-
ed again Scherf warned them to stop
and fired two shots over their heads.
The strikers continued their advance
and the state officers levnIled their
guns directly into the strikers and
opened fire. After nearly a score
had dropped, the strikers fled
through the gates.
One of the injured is not expected
to live and several others were seri-
ouAly wounded. One of the injured
was woman dressed in mans cloth-
ing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
SIX MINERS DYING
AIT L0NGMDNT. colo.

LONGMONT. Colo. Nov. 2i.-0PD-~
Six striking coal miners who were
shot today by state police are dying i'm
Che EonEmont hospital. Doctors said
their injuries were sO serious that
there was little hope they could live
more than a short time. Thirteen
other strikers are in the hospital re-
ceiving treatment for wounds received
INV the battle with the state officers
at the COlumbine mine.
First reports that Adam Bell, leader
OF the striking forces in the northern
Colorado field. was killed. were found
t0 be erroneous. BELL I'M in the Long,
mont hospital with serious injuries.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
Charge Fixing
InDenpsey Case

COURT ROOM. NEWARK, ". r.,
Nov. 2i.-(Pp-Plaintiff charges Of
attempted tanpering with justice on
the part of Jack Dempsey and Tex
Rickard brought an end today 20
Jack Kearns' S332, ,3S3.33 court &C
ti0n against Dempsey.
Both aides agreed to ending the
case by q voluntary non-suit after
Judge Runyan had told the defense,
who wanter the trial 10 70 on, that
the only alternative would be A mis-
trial.
Just before Judge Runyon issued
his ulsimatum the court was thrown
lrto an uproar by George L. tTexl
Rtckard. who 50 resented N remark
Of kearus counsel that the promoter
had boasted having the case in the
bag" that he called the lawyer q
contemplate liar" in open court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
Price Of Cotton
Jumps S. a Bale

NEW YORK, ". Y. Nov. 21.-tlP--
Cotton prices advanced more than So
bale on the New York cotton ex-
change today on the government
ginning report showing smaller fig
urcs than had been generally an
ticipated, and tending 20 confirm the
smaller estimate Of the crop.
Trading was very active mt the
start. March selling up tc 20.s0 cents
pound.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21

Marshall fight her way to a win
dow through which she flung her
son. Walter, six.
She then ran back into fhn fire
mnd her body wnH found in tine
room in which the ether children.
Ruth MI: Robert "A. nnd John ~.
we're snff0cnted ~ they slept. The
father Aad Left hsme feE work
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
New England Floods
Caused Big Losses

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Nov. 21.--(P
Estimates in the hands Of Secre-
ary Hoover place the New England
bod damage at between S2S.o00. .000
a S3c. 900 600.
he figures were compiled from re-
.rts bv the various states depart
ntz. hy chambers Of commerce and
railroads travefsing the stricken
ritorys
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
Independent Oil
Men in Convention

FORT WORTH. Texas. Nov. 21.-~
6F-Rnund table discussion cf Dil rn-
effect on the business of nnti-kncck
gasoline and high compression mot
orH. will feature the two-dmF session
of che Texas Independent OiI Meas
association. which opened im NnrM
Worth today.
TIE association IN composed 0f lns
dspendent oil refiners and Dealers
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower
Rio Grande Valley: Partly cloudy
and continued warm tonight and
Tuesday. Increasing southerly winds
on west coast. becoming fresh and
occasionally strong by Tuesday.
For West Texas. Partly cloudy
tonight: Tuesday unsettled; rain and
colder in north portion. Fresh south
erly winds on the coast. increasing.
River Forecast
There will he no material change
in the river during the next few
DAYS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
Heroic Mother Dies In
Effort To Save Children

CONCORD. ". H-, Nov. 21y-dF
Mrs. Charles Marshall perished
today in 8 heroic effort to save
her four children from flames
which destroyed their home One
child was saved but three died with
their mother.
Neixhbogs who discovered the
houss in flame1 said kheg s@zE Ira
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
REFINERY BURNED

BORGER, Texas. Nov. 2i.--A re
fsnery or 10000 barrel daily capacity
owned by the Dixon Greek Oil com
pany here was destroyed By fire Sun
day night. Eight 1900 gallon stor-
age tanks, filled to capacity. also
were destroyed. The plant will b.
rebuilt soon, Dixon Greek officials
said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21

High and low tide nc Point Isabel
tomorrow. under normal meteoroiog-
ical conditions:
High ........ 1:ft =. m: 3:z1 ?. N.
Low -...-... Sis a. m; 1000 p. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21


DENVER, Colo. Nov. 21.--fHsb-Tha
Colorado National Guard was ordered
t0 the coal fields uf the state INV Cow
ernor WI. H. Adams nc H.15 thiB morn
ing. The chief executive decided 70
call out the troops after state police
and /. WI. WI. strikers engaged in IN
battle mt Che C0lumbinn mine of the
Rocky Mountain Fuel company, in
northern Colorado that resulted i'm
the death Of two strikers and the
wOunding Of many more.
Governor Adams did noe declare
martial IMw hnt said WV probably
would do so some time today. Ad-
iutant General Paul r. Newton was
instructed 70 leave for northern
Colorado nc once with several hun
drHd guardsmen from Denver.
DENVER. Colo, Nov. 2I.--tP--
Responsibility for the deaths Of the
men killed nc the Columhine mine
this morning rests gnmmrnly nm thm
strikers themselves. Governor W. H.
Adams said today I'm IA formal state
ment.
@Ch:ef Louis Scherf of the stats
law enforcement squad had every
patience with tha advancing strikers
and hn ordered hiH mem tp fire only
when 10 appeared that hiE own life
and those or bis deputies were in
jeopardy"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
BANK ROBBER
GIVEN DEATH
Jury Returns Verdict
In Tehuacana Hold
Up Case

WACO, Texas, Nov. 21.--tP1--A. r,
Bruton. 21, charged with robbery
with firearms in connection with the
hoydup of the First State Bank Of
Tehuacana, Texas, no November 3, to-
day was found guilty and assessed
the death penalty by a jury in dis
trict court nc Groesbeck, Limestone
county.
Bruton showed little emotion when
the verdict was returned by the jury
which had been out since Saturday.
Il was reported that delay in return
ing the verdict was occasioned be-
cause OF inability 60 agree mt first on
the penalty to be assessed.
Three other men accused OF robbery
with firearms in connection with the
holdup Of the Tehuacana bank in
which the bandits escaped with $2.O2a
In cash. are 10 be- tried nc Groesbeck
next week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21

Sunset today ....-..........-- SIS
Sunrise tomorrow ...-........ SIS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21

DALLAS, Texas. Nov. 21.--<P)-
The death penalty given A. r. Bruton
for robbery with firearms In connec-
tion with the holdup and robbery OF
the First State Bank at Tehuacana
Is the first time in his knowledge
that the death penaly has been given
in Texas in such a case. according
10 District Attorney William Me-
Craw.
II recall 80 other case where q
bank rebber was gwen the death PEN
atty on a charge Of robbery with
firearms, District Attorney McCraw
said. There have been many eases
involving bank robberies where the
death penalty was assessed but they
involved murder or attack as well as
robbery with firearms. Several 80
year sentences have been given. but
M far as \ know no man has been
sentenced "a the electric chair ON q
similar charge
After being sentenced 70 death
Bruton, who says his home is in
Norwood, Mo-, said he preferred
death 20 a long term I'm tao peni-
tentiary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-21
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN

Flood Present "a EF- "a Hf
Stage Stage ChnK- Rain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-09
FINE FOR CHILDREN

Give them a good start i'm life,
with happy smiles and healthy lit
tie bodies. Children need a mild
corrective occasionally to regulate
stomach and bowels. DIR. Edwards
Olive Tablets are safe vegetable
compound mixed with olive oil.
They tone up and regulate the elm
NATIVE tract. Not a nasty cathar-
tic or a habit-fOrming medicine, but
a safe pleasant remedy for cOnsti-
patton, sour stomach, torpid liver,
bad breath, and similar disorders.
DIR. Edwards, a widely known fam
lily physician of Ohio, prescribed
these tablets for many years in his
own practice. Children from six
years up are greatly helped by
them and like to take them. Recog-
nized by their olive color. DIR. Edwards
Olive Tablets overcome those irritable
keep their bodies i'm active healthy con-
dtion. skin clear and eyes bright. with
the light of perfect health. 15c, zoe and
60c sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-09
LAMBDEN KAY is URGED
FOR NEW RADIO BOARD
"Voice of South" Being Supported
as Commissioner from
Second Zone.

Among those being Endorsed as
potential candidates for the five ma
tional radio commissioners is Lamb
den Kay of the Atlanta Journal,
Familiarity known as the Voice of the
South" when presiding at the micro
phone of WSB. Fans from many
points in the South and West started
a campaign to back Kay as the repre-
sentative of the Southern, or second,
broadcast zone, and it is believed that
this Endorsement will warrant the
serious consideration of the President
when he makes his nominations to the
Senate.
Ctners proposed as candidates for
these five jobs at $4,000, the first
year at least, include Representative
Frank Scott of Michigan, who handled
the White radio bill and participated
in the passage of the conference
radio report through the House. w.
ID. T rrell of the Department of Com
merCe also has been mentioned, but if
the commission is to function for only
one year, it is doubtful whether Mr.
Terrell would want to resign from his
position as chief supervisor of radio
for the United States to accept such
a temporary position.