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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
A CHRISTENING.

The infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fl q
Austgen of sos East Sibley street. was
christened yesterday at All Saints
church. The Rev. Father Sullivan per-
formed the ceremony and the sponsors
were Mrs. Matthias Theis and George
Austgen. He was given the name Ed
mund Herbert
Lewis 3. Hurst OF Lafayette, Ind,
is visiting his daughters. Mrs. Arthur
Wilmington and Mrs. Thompson Payne
of Hammond.
DR. and Mrs. c. W. CompbeIl of Ruth
street, returned Thursday from Miami
Fla. where they spent the winter.
Mrs. Arthur Schultz 2os Highland
street. who heeently underwent a SER
ious operation. In reported to be re-
covering.
Mrs. Ruth williams Of n Holman
street returned Saturday after an ex-
tended visit with relatives in Scranton.
Pa, and other points in the east
Mr.. and Mrs. Doyt Houston of Gary
spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Hous-
tons mother. Mrs. Dora Stickler of
Claude street.
Miss George Brewer. Niss vera Bon
sid and Mr.. Bonsib heard Paderewski at
Orchestra hall yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
WARNED OF A PLOT

Through the thoug htfulness and 10y
atty of a Russian born woman of Indi-
ana Harbor, one Of the labor bosses OF
the Inland Steel company has been
warned OF plot Matched by four dis
charged Russians to do him physical
violence in revenge for losing their
jobs.
These Russians were talking the mat
ter over in Chaswood grocery on De
odar street and did not know that any
one was near who understood their
language. But they were mistaken and
as it happened the person who heard
them did not sympathize with their I'm
derhanded and malicious plans.
The woman got the labor bosss name
as Harris. but the Inland Steel replied
that they had no labor boss by that
name.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
The Horrible Handicap
of Poisoned Blood

remedy has been in general use for
more than nifty years. 1t Is purely
vegetable. and contains not a particle
OF any chemical. and acts promptly on
the blood by routing all traces of the
faint. and restoring it to absolute
purity.
Some of the most distressing cases of
transmitted blood poison have yielded
to the treatment of s. s. s., and no case
should be considered incurable until
this great remedy has been given a
thorough trial s. s. S. acts as an anti
dote to every fmpurity in the blood
You can obtain IL at any drug store
Our chief medical adviser will take
pleasure in giving you without cost any
advice that your individual case re-
ouires. Write to-day to Swift SPECIFIC
Co. So Swift Laboratory. Atlanta. Ca
Adv
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
THE TIMES
FINANCIAL
COLUMN
Gay United Pre...D

CHICAGO April 23.-Wheat opening
with slight declines broke to lower
levels and later regained earlier losses
May opened unchanged and later de-
clined 4 10 230A July opened down
y. later gaining "a. going up to 17sA
september advanced to 1871 Corn
prices also broke. May opened down
4 remaining unchanged at 1879. July
opened down ]. later losing TO 1876 Is,
september opened down at 12S&. Oats
lost steadily after the opening. May
opened down y. later declining 4 to
65 =, July opened down Il. later drop
PING an additional Il TO 61%. Septem-
per declined to 537s. Provisions open
ed slightly lower but regained the
losses on later tradin gwith the slight
rise in hogs
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
CHICKEN DINNERS?
GOOD NIGHT, NURSE

CROWN POINT. April es.-It is said
that the price Of chicken dinners at the
Cedar Lake resorts win be given a good
boost this season. The proprietors agree
ing on $3.50 meal. The resorts are
getting ready for a big summer bust
ness this year and intend TO make hay
while the sun shines
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
WOMEN TO DRIVE
CARS DURING WAR
tHy United Press.)

WASHINGTON. April 23.-Entic-
Ing debutantes and just ordinary do
mesticated matrons are dabbing
around in pools OF grease and oil
these days, under model automobiles
learning the art OF chauffeuring so
they viii be able TO do something"
when the country sounds the call TO
arms.
Just drop into any garage in most
any town and there you'll see them
-squirming around in the one-foot
air space between the engine of an
automobile and the ground. The
work was started by the Red Cross
here. and. according to reports pour
ing into headquarters. il has spread
like a wind-swept fire throughout
the country.
When the women have completed
their course they will offer their
services to the War Department and
a car thrown in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
C. o. F. SMOKER

Al smoker of the Catholic Order of
Foresters in their hall, Joseph W weis
presented a large America nfag TO the
court In commemoration of TWENTY-FIVE
years membership
on order of the Chief Ranger alI wbo
are members or become members before
June ] Will be paid full benefit in the
vent OF death during war service
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
HIT BY BULLET

While Mr.. and Mrs. ". A. Cox 1874
Magonn avenue. East Chicago, were
walking with friends on Forsyth ave-
nue.. near 151st street yesterday after
noon, Mrs. Cox without warning of any
Kind was hit in the chest by a bullet
from p calibre rifle. The missile
nad SO nearly spent 1t force, however.
that she was not injured
Mr. Cox took UP the matter and soon
found two boys with rifles who said
they were shooting at bottles. He took
possession OF the guns and found that
the boys were James Meehan and How
ard Solomon.
The rifles were taken TO the East
Chicago police station and the mat
ter reported to Sergeant Donnely who
is on duty temporarily at this point.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
THIEVES AT HOBART

Deputy Sheriff Davis of Hobart
phoned the Gary police ar 2 O'Clock this
morning that he came across two men
on a wagon. who ran into a woods when
he followed them. The pair fired on
the officer with a rife. They abandoned
the wagon. drawn by q team of horses.
Six hundred dollars worth of dry goods
was found in the vehicle.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
AUTO COLLISIONS

Three auto collisions were reported t.
the police OF Gary on Saturday and
Sunday. William Sanders Of Chesterton
late Saturday night had his car badly
damaged in smashup with an O'NeiI
taxi of Hammond. The accident oe-
CURED at Eleventh avenue and Wash
ington street. The machines of A.
Harris OF Gary and r c. Kruger. s54s
Marshfeld avenue, Chicago, were dam
aged Sunday afternoon in a collision
at Twenty-ffth avenue and Broadway
The machines of j. Mack and Alex
Spazu were damaged last evening in a
cohesion at Twenty-second avenue and
Broadway.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
SOME SHERLOCKs

Farmers from Black Oak last night
phoned the Gary police that chicken
thieves had been operating there. Cant
Matthews and Detectives BuckIin and
Lloyd pursued the tracks OF rig IN
Ill a. m. where the train was lost IN
Buchanan street. Toneston. Later the
police arrested Milos Steran in a rig a
Twentieth avenue and wash.nEta.
street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
PRErrnx APPorrrED BREAKFAST
STUDY MEETING.

The literature department of the
Hammond Woman's Club will meet on
Tuesday afternoon. April oath at the
home OF Mrs Charles Howell. So Mason
street. The subject for the day is The
Decadence of the Elizabethan Period"
and the program will be in charge of
Mrs J. r. KIotz AS this is the last
study meeting for the current year il is
especially desired that a large number
of the members attend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
uralization he CANNOT vote.

uralization he cannot vote"
The information set out in the state
BY Attorney General Stansbury will be
Of great value to women all over the
state in determining their right to vote
at the coming elections. II will also
prove OF much value TO political party
managers and to election officials for it
will enable them to determine whether
a woman who presents herself to vote
has the right 10 do so
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
LAKE co. w. G.. T. u.
AT TOLLESTON

The Lake County Womans Christian
Temperance Union institute is to be
held at the RutledKe Street Presbyter-
ian church in Tolleston. Thursday morn
ing. afternoon and evening. Mrs. Retta
Jones of Alexandria. Ind, will be the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
by United Press.l

WASHINGTON. April 23.--Secretary
Houston today asked the senate agri-
culture committee for power and money
TO make an immediate survey of the
FOOD supply of the country TO determine
what the resources are. The total sup
ply now can not be estimated
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
Notice to the P1lblic

After date the csc Taxi Cab rate in
Hammond will be confined within the
following limits: South to webb St
east to Calumet avenue. north to South
Shore. west to Freeland ave. Beyond
these limits soc for one or two persons
CITY TAXI & DRAY LINE
NEWELL TAXI co. 423,5
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
Social News
an7rnOnd
COMING EVENTS.

St Josephs and Loretta Council C
r. L. of l.. have arranged a card party
and dance TO be given at Longs hall on
Wednesday evening.
The Young Ladies Sodality of All
Saints church will entertain at a card
party at their hall in Sibley street We'd
nesday evening.
PRETTILY APPOINTED BREAKFAST
Mrs. Carrie Putnam Herndon was
hostess at a prettily appointed break
fast Sunday al eight-thirty o'clock at
her home. 4os Oak street. A profusion
of spring flowers adorned the tables
and were a pretty decoration through
out the home. There were covers for
thirty-ive. several teachers being
among the guests. friends and Camp
Fire Girls Six little boys volunteered
to serve the breakfast. Following the
breakfast the guests went in body to
the Pine Street Presbyterian church
for the morning service.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
The Innocent Suffer Even Unto
the Third and Fourth Genera
tons, But Relief Is Now in
Sight.

1t has long been accepted as a mat
ter of course that the sins of the faith
ers must be suffered by innocent pos
terity, yet it is hard to become reconcil-
ed to this condition. The heritage of
physical inirmity is a handicap under
which thousands must face the battle
of life.
Scrofula is probably the most notice
able Of the transmitted blood disorders,
though there are other more severe dis
eases OF the blood that pass from one
generation to another. No matter what
inherited blood faint YOU may be la Dor
ing under. 6. 8 s. offers hope This
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
CIVIC SERVICE
CLUB NOMINATIONS

President Kate Wood Ray of the
Gary Civic Service club, announces a
meeting to be held at the west room.
second floor, Y. N. c. A, at 2:50 O'Clock
Friday afternoon. Nomination Of OFF,
GERS will be made
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

ButIer-Creamery extras. 43c. cream
cry hrsts. i2c; frsts. 39la d41c. sec
onds. asa $50
Eggs-ordinsries, s1Ia 0s24c: firsts
g. = n s41z
Live Poultry-Fowls. 22c; ducks. Il
a 23c: geese 1910 Ice; turkeys. zoe.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
ENTERTAIN AT DINNER PARTY

Complimentary to Reuben Lamb who
has enlisted and will leave Hammond
on " ednesday Mr.. and Mrs. c. A.
SOUNDS or Michigan avenue entertained
lhe executive committee OF the Ham
mona christian Endeavor Union at a
seven O'Clock dinner Saturday evening
carnations and fags decorated the
table and there were covers for Mr.. and
Mrs Ray Carley. the Misses GLADYS
Forline. Mildren Thompson. Gertrude
and Mildred Abernahty. Agnes Mcguire.
Mildren Robinson. Messrs Percy
thompson. Bernard Gavit. Glenn Smith
and Ruehen Lamb
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23

institute leader. In the evening a sill
Yer medal contest will be held. Mrs
Kate Wood Ray of Gary. Rev Krause
OF Toileston, and Mrs Retta Jones are
the afternoon speakers Meals viii Re
served
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
HAMMOND woMAr,s CLUB.

The Hammond Woman's Club held its
regular business meeting Saturday aft
ernooni at the Masonic temple. IL was
voted to accept the invitation of the
Hammond Chamber of Commerce TO
provide the program fo- the Thursday
luncheon. the membe. 20 decided TO
dispense with the re .staents at the
annual social meeting and give the
money to the Red Cross and to give
their lot on Rimbach avenue 10 one of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

Hogs - Receipts. $4,000 market
steady TO higher: mixed sI5.o5 a 1880:
good. $3.50 a 1875; rough. sl5o5 a IS
55. light. $f4.5oa 1855; pigs, $9.75a
1880
Cattle Receipts, $4,000. market.
weak 10 10 lower; beeves. SS.a0G1315.
cows-hefers, $3.50 d HOO; stockers-
feeders. s7.I0a9.s0; calves. $3.50 IS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
CHICAGO GRAIN FUTURES.

Wheat-May. $2.S2A; July, s19s4
September. s1.75s
Corn-May s1.ssA July. 1855.
September. $l29
oats-May ease July. s1Sc; Sep
TENDER, 534sc.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
ALL-STAR BOUT
AT. GARY THEATRE

The Gary General hospital will get
the proceeds of the Elks ali star box
ing bouts at Gary theatre. Wednesday
evening, April %. Brian Downey and
Reb Russell are on the program as are
a coterie of other good scrappers.
Promoter Joe Deutsch. The Tex
Richard of Gary" who has made rep
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
CONCEPT PARTY.

Miss Laura Hess formed party
among her pupils in piano to hear
Paderewski at Orchestra hall in Chi
cago yesterday. In the party were Miss
Hess, Eltessa Emmerling. Leona Burk-
hoItz, Clarice Hirsch and Donna Sample.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23

the BOY Scout troops for cultivation. At
three O'Clock the club adjourned TO the
deluxe theater where they were the
guests or the literature department to
see King Lear" in moving pictures Mrs
a l.. Murray is chairman Of this de-
partment of the club
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
STATE CASE
AGAINST RAILROAD

The case Of the state versus the Chi
cago and Erie railroad charged with
having made brakeman act as baggage
master and expressman was flied in the
superior court tody. The complaint is
signed by Henry link
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
CARDS AND DANCING.

On account of several of the officers
going to Indianapolis for the Grnad
Chapter the regular meeting of the
Hammond Chapter of Eastern Star Will
be postponed and instead the members
will entertain at card party and dance
Tuesday evening at the Masonic temple.
The Masons will be the invited guests.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
ASK FOR end GET
The Original
Matted Milk
Substitutes Cost YOU Same Price-

VOTERS Hardware Company. TO Sam
Abelman. the crochet bag from Mrs
George Hannauer. TO j. f. Fitzgerald.
while No So won the Northern Indiana
Gas Company's present and has not
been claimed as vet
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
AT THE NAzARENE CHURCH.

The services continued with marked
success at the Nazsrane church. This
sSvening beginning at 1870 O'Clock con
verified Australian will preach and the
public is cordially invited to hear him
-
.SGlden Rule Council No. / D. Of L.
will hold its regular meeting Tuesday
evening at the 1. O. O. F. hall. Initia-
ton vii feature the business meeting
following which there will be q social
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23

The Ex-Councilors Club will enter
tain informally tomorrow afternoon.
Tuesday. at the home of Mrs l.. F..
Singer. sS6 Erie street. The meeting is
for the members and their friends
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
LEAVE ron INDIANAPOLIS.

Mrs. Matilda Jewett, worthy matron.
Mrs. Pearl WINERY. associate matron
and Joseph Kasper. worthy patron OF
the Hammond Chapter of Eastern Star
Will leave tomorrow for Indiansp polls to
attend the meeting of the Grand Chap
ter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
FIRST AID CLASSES.

The Red Cross headquarters in the
court house will be open until 9 o'clock
this evening so that all who desire to
join the first aid classes may regis
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends
for their beautiful floral Offering and
our neishbors for their sympa H.
shown us during the death and loss Of
our beloved son and brother. Edward.
MR., AND MRS. ZARDIE AND
FAMILY 4-23-I
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
EVENING" HOUR COMMITTEE.

The .evening hour committee of the
Harsmond woman's Club will meet this
evening with Miss Hattie Steinbach at
hsf home in kenwood. Miss Steinbach
will be assisted by Miss Lydia Wolter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23

RESOLVED: That we extend greet
ings TO Mrs. Carrie P Herndon. princi-
pal of the Irving school and convey to
her expression of our highest esteem
and respect and utmost confidence and
faith in her life. private. public and
professional That a copy of this be
sent to her. to the Board of Education
and a copy published in The Lake Coun-
~ Times.
tSigned) 4-23-1
THE HAMMOND wOMAN'S CLUB.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

place at the meeting Of the Parent
Teachers Club of the Jefferson school
Tuesday afternoon. \ program Will be
given following the business meeting,
feature of which will be an address
by Miss Alta Adkins on The Child In
The Home" The remainder of the pro-
gram will be as follows:
Aesthetic cing---Grace Bell
Reading Ruth Dickover
Piano soio-M etha Wilhelm
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23

utation in presenting good cards. will
present further entertainments IL the
one held this week for charity's cause
is success.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
NOTICE

To members Of Patriotic Legion of
the United States. Meeting called for
Tuesday evening. April %, S D. m. at
Court Room.
J. T. HUTTON Pres.
4-23-1 BILL KANE. Secy
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-23
POSTPONED MEETING.

The Saturday Night Club postponed
It's meeting for two weeks. the next party
30 be Given by Mrs. Fred Aldrch at her
home in Tr2p1an avenue on the evening
Of Man 5th. Cards will be the enter
rainme mt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-07
GREAT WELCOME
IS GIVEN FRENCH
LAST NIGHTS WELCOME OUTDONE
X TO-DAY WHEN THEY PARTlCi-
PATED IN BIG PARADE.
Try Associated rrcssl

LOUIS, May IA dcmou~tratiyc
wcw"mc was accorded former Premier vi
vlasi, Marshal Jollre and other member
Of The French mission al the coliseum las
night was outdone today when the di-
ingul~hcd visitors participated ~ par
adc that extended across the city
~ the parade started MANY remember
cd that this WAS the second anniversary ol
the sinking Of the iu~itania and rcgar'lc
the ovation to the visitors AZ rtlin-
memorial. After the parade 4 special
train bearing The party left for Spring
field, III.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-07
MISSIONS ON
WAR TO SIT
ONE IN j. s.
AND ANOTHER
IN ENGLAND
Nv .Assnclatcd Press.l

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. May Allied
war missions sitting continuously, one in
London and the other here. appears as
one of the first actual steps 10 coordinate
the powerful resources of The United States
brings into the war with those of the allies
across the sea. \ commission in London.
with representatives of all The allied M
tion~, including the United States. would
receive and decide upon the apporlionmcnl
of se;board traffic
The commission could then charge it.
self with getting such supplies t. the sea
board, either by direct purchase or through
present agencies.
While the inroad~ of the submarine
menace continue. il j. absolutely essential
tn conserve every ship for the most needed
freight and the only way this can he done
l. to have the allies submit their needs tu
IA centrol body in London. which still have
the power to give priority TO the most
pressing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-07
Emperor Felicitates
Son Upon Birthday

AMSTERDAM. Iolalud. May THE
German emperor today Sent TIC following
Telegram to the crown prince
"Your birthday fails thi- year i'm SER
inu- and decisive time. I'M grateful and
full confidence thc Fatherlond and ! look
upon Your and The other battle fronts,
which impcrturhahlv resist all attacks aud
which stand nvincihlc in NOW battles. God
grant tho F1thcrlaud wv your now year W.T.
life. tull victory and peace filled with
hlr- rnos."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-07
HELD TO GRAND JURY.

y. r. Dnyie charged with violating th,
ncwinnlional defense art b ylavug IN M.
pos c--ion aud wearing part ~ tine uni
form of United State soldier was th
morning placed under bond of Slnn h,
United. State~ Commissioner II. n. Gnad
rich Mr. Davies. who lives nt San Hmitn
was arrested last week on charge "
wearing an army shirt.
Lieutenant Brown. provi~t officer ID ia,
Brownsville garrison, stated nj the time mi
Mr.. Davies arrest that the wearing of COY
crnmcnt clothing by unauthorized person
army would continue to cause arrest and
rndcaNor in obtain convictions I'm th,
courts
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-07
WINTRY Wind
COMES CLOSE
ON HEELS OF
SPRING Rain
VALLEY WET

A rain, wind and hail storm which de-
vcloped IN the northern part Of Starr
county, Sunday followed the course of the
Rio Grande 10 the sea. causing general
rains throughout the Lower Rio Crande
Valley Sunday afternoon and night. and
which was followed BY 4 cold northcr that
drove the mercury down 10 and around 30.
whore II has remained all day.
Telephone and iclcgraphic rcpori-
reaching The Herald today from Iyforl
and Raymondvllle on the north. to Rio
Grandc City ON the west. Indicated that all
parts of the Valley were benefited. and
crop and cattle range benefit estimates, il
cash value. were placed - ahoui $4,000.
0o0. The territory benefited h. about iif-
IN miles wide and over one hundred miles
in length.
Nhil, hail did some damage IN the pharr
district Sunday afternoon. aud some was
reported =. falling in the San Bcnito dis
trict Monday morning indications are that
little damage viii result Al Pharr some
fairly high corn was beaten down ~ the
wind and hail, but the ocrn j. Young
enough tp overcome this, and return to the
normal upright condition
At Pharr Sunday afternoon N :l5 the
wind turned over the Catholic church. q
frame structure on post foundations and
Two residences were slightly damaged
Telephone communication was pat oui ~
~cryIc" from Donna west. and was not re-
established until this afternoon
The rain struck Brownsville at 3:ln. and
proved 10 hc ~ regular "gulicv washer" ihr
rainfall III about an hour time rcgi~teIin.
l.l0 inches. which wa~ Increased during
he night tn J. - inches. the total rainfall
Tor ihe past twcniN-four hours.
Ia the business district the paved streets
Ter halt hour or more were running faiI
sized creek. and ! wa impossible ID ne
sotiaic crossings without plungnc into wa
tcr that reached ncarlv to the top of the
curhlng~. The storm sewerage system
wa> oycrtaNed and could rot carry OF ihc
water fast enough ~ clear The Aircei~. n
the residence districts many streets were
sheets of water.
Telegraph reports from North Tcva- W.
day told uf RAIN and snow ~ the Pan
handle country. with un~ca~nnabaly cold
weather practically Throughout the state