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The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1920-11-04

free and easy life of the time that
lORney and Mclaughlin did not de-
mand any proof of Comstock's state
lment In reality his claims to the
spring had some color, as he and his
friends had used it, though no water
right was ever recorded. He might
POSSIBLY have posted a mere notice
on the stock range" but it could only
hold for 10 days, as he never paid any
fees nor occupied the tract Every
miner who owned a horse turned him
out on the unfenced hills
Now, and most unexpectedly, occur
red the first freeze out" on the Com
stock Hitherto the miners had dwelt
together in a sort of Arcadia, under
their own laws, and were fairly just
to each other Comstock introduced
la new deal. Having provided for
himself and Nanny Penrod he went
lon to Gold Hill before the news of the
strike reached that place and bought
out "Old Virginia's" tenth interest in
the Caldwell spring for the mustang
he rode Subsequent tradition adds
TIE picturesque anu NNi9 PASRepAS
item of "a bottle of whisky"
The little drama was in truth very
simple Comstock. one of the most
Ignorant and bombastic of men, had
managed by loud talk and pure impu-
dence to make himself the most i'm
portant parsonage of the epoch. He
had never really found anything, but
Inc claimed everything in sight. In
"a few weeks. when miners came from
all points to Washoe, the most i'm
portant man in the region was
thought to be Comstock.
Henry Thomas Paige Comstock as
ne called himself from whom the
Comstock lode was named. had been
a trapper and trader. working from
Canada south TO Mexico. 1t is pretty
we'll established that he came to
western Nevada from Salt Lake City
driving a flock of sheep. A historian
OF the Comstock lode describes him
as curious combination of shrewd-
ness vanity ignorance, and spasmod
ic energy" Dan de Quille civilian
Wright. who went to Virginia City
as newspaper man in 1868, says:
Dan De Quille's Story
mo sooner had Comstock been made
q partner i'm the mine than he placed
himself at the front in everything
about it, He constituted himself sup
did all the talking and
none of the working, and was always
ready to tell strangers about the mine.
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Box 765, Wallace, Idaho, or at the Of
fee of the James +. Howarth Com
pany, Wallace, Idaho,
Any stock upon which TINS assess
ment remains unpaid upon the 18th day
of October 1920, will be delinquent
and advertised for sale at public auc-
ton, and unless payment is made be-
fore, will be sold on the 9Th day OF
1920, at the Office of the
James +. Howarth Company to pay
the delinquent assessment thereon
together with the costs of advertising
and expenses of sale.
H. B. KINGSBURY,
Sq-O7-5t Secretary
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bv further notified that unless
you so appear and answer said
complaint, at or within the time
herein specified, the plaintiff will
take judgment against you as
prayed in said complaint
Witness my hand and the seal of
said Probate Court this 18th day OF
October, 1920.
r. +. WENIGER,
(SeaD Probate Judge.
Horning & McEvers,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Residence and p. o. Address;
Wallace, Idaho. OJ4-N25-7t
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NOTICE oF ASSESSMENT.

Office of the American Commander
Mining & Milling Company, Wal
lace, Idaho. September Z, 1920.
Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the board of directors of
the American Commander Mining &
Milling Company. held on the 9TH day
of September 1920 an assessment Of
one cent (1c) per share was levied
upon the outstanding stock of the said
corporation payable on or before the
18th day of October, 1920. to J. L. Nc
COrmick, assistant secretary, p. o.
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Notice of POstpOnement.

Notice is hereby given that by or
der and resolution of the board of di-
'ectors of the Mammoth Mining Com
pany. the time for payment of the
above assessment has been extended
from the 25th day of October 1920, to
the 22nd day of November, 1920, and
the sale of delinquent stock has been
postponed from the 25th day of No
Vember, 1920. to the goth day of De-
cember 1920.
JOHN II. FERGUSON,
Secretary Treasurer of the Mammoth
Mining Company Suite z, Shoshone
Building. Wallace Idaho.
O2S-N1S-4t
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NOTICE TO DELINQUENT STOCK
HOLDERS.

Office of the Hypotheek Mining &
Milling Company, Wallace, Idaho,
October 27. 1920.
Notice is hereby given that there is
delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock on account Of an assess
ment of FIVE CD mills per share, lev
led on the 18th day of September
1920. the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective share
holders as follows, to-wit:
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And in accordance with law SO
many shares of each parcel of such
stock as may be necessary win be
sold on the 18th day of November,
1920 at 800 o'clock p. n. of said day
at the Office of the company, Gyde-
Taylor building, Wallace, Idaho, to
pay the delinquent assessment there
on together with the costs of adver-
Using and expenses Of sale.
OTTO A. OLSON,
Secretary Treasurer of the Hypotheek
Mining e Milling Company; Gyde-
Taylor Building Wallace. Idaho.
O2S-N11-3t
The Penn's Grove record., 1920-10-08
Eastern Conference in Session

The 10th annual session of the Meth
odist Protestant Church, comprising
the Churches in New Jersey and the
contiguous territory of New York and
Pennsylvania convened in the First M.
P. Church, Milville, on Wednesday
evening. Rev DIR. F. w. Varney, of
White Plain, N. Y, presided.
The conference opened with devo-
tionaI exercises, conducted by the Rev.
c. A.. Teates, of Somers Point, N. j.,
after which greetings were extended
by the Rev. F. F. Craig, pastor OF the
convention Church. The conference
sermon was delivered by the Rev.
John N. Hampstead. The session on
Thursday was devoted to reports OF
the officers and the annual election of
presiding officers was held.
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Resolved, That the sudden removal of
such a life from among our midst leaves
4 vacancy and a shadow that will be
deeply realized by all the members and
friends of this organization. and will
prove a serious loss to the community
and the public:
Resolved, That with deep sympathy
with the bereaved relatives of the de-
ceased we express our hope that wen
so great a loss to us all may be over
ruled for good by Him who doeth all
things well;
Resolved, That a copy of these reso-
lutions be spread upon the records of
this organization, a cop printed in the
local paper and a copy forwarded to
the bereaved family.
Emma S. Elliott,
Verna Sharp.
Lou. D. T. Miller.
Com. on Resolutions.
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Notice to Creditors
salem County Surrogate. Ofric

Estate of r. Clifford Morgan. deceased
Pursuant to the order of Loren P
Plummer, Surrogate of the county OF
Salem, made on the first day of Septem.
Der, 1920, on the application of John w
Trumbull, administrator Of the estate
of r. Clifford Morgan. deceased, notice
is hereby given to the creditors of said
deceased to exhibit to the subscriber
administrator as aforesaid, their debts
and demands against the said estate,
under a or affirmation. within six
months from the date of the aforesaid
order, or they will be forever barred OF
their sections therefor. against the said
subscriber.
JOHN w. TRUMBULL.
9-17-9t Administrator
Dated Salem. N. J., September 1st, 1920
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st. Paul's M. E. Church

Rev. H. t. FISHER. Pastor
$50 A. M.-Class Meeting. Charles
Pedrick, leader.
This is Autumnal and Rally Day in
Church and Sunday School.
1.30 A. M.-Special sermon, bearing
on the Autumn of Life" at which
time we hope to have all the men and
women of our Church and community
present. Those who cannot walk and
haven't any way, a way will be pro-
vided for them to attend divine SER
vice, if we are notified.
We hope that fruit and vegetables,
and flowers for decorating will be sent
in by Saturday evening. The vege-
tables and fruit will be sent to the
Hospital.
Rally Day in the Sunday School at
200 P. NJ. A good program has been
provided.
7.30 P. MA special program has
been provided, consisting of speaking,
solos, recitations, etc. A splendid day
is anticipated. Come and enjoy the
services with US.
Wednesday at 400 P. NJ, Junior
League. Mrs. Hera, Superintendent.
SIS were present last Wednesday.
7.30 P. M. Wednesday-Prayer
Meeting. All welcome.
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Christian Science Church

Church Building on East Harmony st.
Services at II A. M. Sunday and 8
P. M. Wednesday.
A free reading room is maintained
in this building on Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4.3O
o'clock. The Bible and all authorized
Christian Science literature may be
read, borrowed or purchased. All are
welcome.
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Notice to Creditors
Salem County S~urroEate's Onfce
Estate of Moses Braxton. Deceased

Estate of Moses Braxton. Deceased
Pursuant to the order of Loren p.
Plummer, Surrogate Of the County Of
Salem. made on the seventeenth day Of
August, 1920, on the application of
Daniel v. Summerill, Jr., Administra-
tor Of the estate of Moses Braxton. de-
ceased, notice is hereby given to the
creditors of said deceased. to Exhibit
to the subscriber. Administrator as
aforesaid, their debts and demands
against the said estate, under oath or
affirmation, within six months from the
date Of the aforesaid order. or they will
be forever barred of their action there
for,~against the said subscriber.
DANIEL v. SUMMERILL. Jr.
Administrator.
Dated Salem, N. j., August 18th. 1920.
SYST
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Church of Our Merciful Saviour

Rev. Charles Bratten Dubell. Rector
10Th Sunday after Trinity.
Holy Communion, 7.30 A. M. The
Church School, $50 A. M. Morning
prayer, Holy Baptism and sermon, II
A. M. Evening prayer and address,
7.30 P. NJ.
Special services of Holy Baptism
this Sunday morning at II o'clock and
always the Holy Communion at 7.30
o'clock.
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CHURCH NEWS
Bethel M. P. Church
Rev. S. ]. Dorlon. Pastor

Rev. S. J.. Dorlon. Pastor
1880 A. M.-Quarterly Love Feast.
D. H. Singer in charge.
2.30 P. M.-Sunday School. Warren
Wood, Superintendent.
$50 P. M.-Senior Christian Endea-
vor meeting. Warren Wood, leader.
7.30 P. M.-Preaching.
Junior C. E. on Wednesday at 4 P.
NJ.
Prayer Meeting on Wednesday eve
ming at 7.30.
Class Meeting on Friday evening at
7.30. w. S. Fisher, leader.
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Union Presbyterian Church

o. Bell Close, Pastor.
Services Sunday, October 10th.
Sunday School at 9.45 A. M. Rally
Day exercises.
Communion at II A. M.
Services in evening at 7.30. Sub
ject of sermon, "a Religion That
Sings" Come and hear a good ser
mon and excellent singing.
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@ SALE-HousehoId Goods. in
cI,iding 10 piece dining room suite.
William and Mary style, American Wal
tique vases. leather hide table cover.
Library Table, etc. 2019 Avenue A,
Carneys Point. 10.S-1t.
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Emmanuel NJ. E. Church
Rev. R. S. Carlisle. Pastor

IcN. N. .. SdlliSlSB L doIOl
Membership classes 1000 A. NJ.
Morning service at 1890 A. M. Sub
ject of Pastors sermon, ""The Church
and Our Relation to It."
The members of the membership
class will be received into full member
ship at this service. Their parents
and friends are invited to be present.
The Church will be decorated with
fruit, vegetables, flowers and autumn
foliage. The fruit and vegetables will
be sent to the Methodist Hospital.
Those desiring to donate green vege-
tables or canned fruit are requested to
send them to the Church by noon on
Saturday.
The Sunday School will observe
Rally Day at 2.30 P. NJ. A short en-
tertainment will be given in connection
with the regular program of the
school.
Epworth League Devotional meet
ing at 700 P. M. Miss Elizabeth
Diver, leader. Subject, "Christ Does
For The Christian"
Preaching at 7.30 P. M. Subject of
Pastors sermon, Autumn Lessons"
Junior League meeting Wednesday
afternoon at Ais.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening
at 7.30.
The Second and Third Quarterly
Conference was held on Monday eve
ming. DIR. Wagg presided. Good re-
ports were made by the various Off
GERS and the Pastor was unanimously
invited to return for the third year.
The Ladies' Aid will hold their
monthly meeting in the Church Tues
day, 18th, at 2.30 P. M. All invited.
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o Two Story House, cor
ner of Norris and Poplar Streets. with
and lights. Amos F. Sweigart. Souders-
oure, Lane Co, Pa. 10-8-2t*
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First NJ. E. Church, Carneys Point
Rev. VIM. Moore. Pastor

NeF' WIZ NtOVICj @otOt
9.45 A. M. Glass, led by Harry
Bates.
1890 A. M.-Sermon. Subject,
"And Who Is That God Who Shall De-
liver You Out of My Hands ?" Daniel
3:15.
200 P. M.-Sunday School.
7.30 P. M.-Evening service. Sub
ject, Education"
Wednesday evening prayers at 7.30.
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FOR SALE-Ford Coupe. in exce,Iert
mechanical condition, newly painted
good tires, 1916 model. Call at DUPONT
Drug Store. 10-8-1t.
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SALE-NationaI water power
washing Machine. nearly new. will sell
reasonably. 2078 Avenue B, Carneys
roint. 10-S-2t"
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Resolutions By Penns Grove Chapter,
No. Sc, Order of the Eastern Star,
Penns Grove, N. ].

Whereas, The great supreme
ruler of the universe, has, in his infinite
wisdom, removed from among us, one OF
our worthy and esteemed sister-mem-
bers,
LESLIE BAILEY
And, whereas, the long and intimate
relation held with her in the faithful
discharge of her duties in this soc1e-
ty makes it eminently BETTING that we
record our appreciation of her, there
fore
Resolved, That the wisdom and abili-
ty which she has exercised in the aid
of our organization by service. contrl-
buttons. and counsel, will be held in
grateful remembrance;
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FOR SALE-Farr, of " acres rood
for early truck in Oldmans Township.
Call or address Wilson L. Justice. r.
D., Pedricktown. N. j. 1O-8-4t*
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FOR SAI.E-A Baby Stroller in first
ciass condition. 1419 Tyler ST.. Carneys
foint. 10-S-1t*
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HANJoN. United States Patent Trade
lark solicitor. member Bar Supreme
Court. Washington. merchants, manu-
facturers. Technical, Clerical skilled la
nor, Farmers courses investing for
large profits; "a per cent essential COM
mod,ty, thrifty mutual group plan with
leading bankers, responsible business
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Gunners and Tresspass Notices for
sale at Record Office. 1O-8-tf
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FOR SALE-Ford Coupe. new naint.
new tires. Hassler shock sbsorber:
GOOD mechanical condition. As Chest
ST, Salem, N. ]. Phone 1888. 10-S-1ts
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o SALE-Fire wood, in 8 feet
lengths, at So a cord; sawed and de-
uvered Tor $12 a cord. Call on John
Curriden. Eagletown, or address r d.
box 46. Penns Grove, N j.. IO-S-3ts
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WANTED-Woman wants work by
the day; no washing. Apply 1898 Wash
ington ST., Carneys Point. 10-S-1t
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MANUFACTURER

NANUFACTURERS
Accounts. claims, debts promptly ad-
Justed; amicable settlements procured.
BUSINESS advice, trade information.
Hanlon. Patent Lawyer, French's Hotel.
also Philadelphia and Washington. d.
10-S-1t*
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WANTED by a lady of refinement,
Room and Board Particulars furnish
ed by Mrs. Thomas, Taylor, SO w. Har-
mony Street 1O-S-2t*
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FOR SALE+Maxwell Touring Car;
all equipped with extras. Have to be
seen to be appreciated. $3.50. Call at
1851 2Sth ST., Summeri1l tract. w. A.
Hancock 10-1-2t*
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FOR SALE-Good clover and timothy
hay. Apply to Edwin S. Kille, Pedrick-
town. 10-1-3ts
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WANTED-Four Room unfinished
Apartment, or small house for two,
near CarneyS Point, or South Broad St,
Penns Grove. Address E.. H., Box G.
10-S-1t*
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WANTED-Pupiis for Stenographie
Course. Benn Pitman System. two eve
nings per week. Shorthand or tyne
writing separate if desired. Apply
1922 Twenty-sixth Street, Carneys
Point, N J. Miss M. L. Altwegg.
10-8-1ts
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WANTED-One or two furnished
Rooms by lady and gentleman for light
housekeeping. Address Mr.. DeBow,
care of American Ry Express Co.
10-S-1t"
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Special in Our Yard Goods
Department

Department
YDS. HILLS MUS % M
LIN. Reg. 45c yd., for. QL.OO
6 YARDS PERCALE
In light hdio and d6 dark rd o0l0rs $500
60 MOHAWK BLEACHED
SHEETING
Re- Reg: Y prifs f sa:26 yd. $500
LINEN FINISH TOWELING
R ; Ggrds f price a@c yard $500
CANTON FLANNEL
Bleached. Regular price CD M
SOC yd. 5 yards for. VA.OO
s YARDS LANCASTER APRON
Reg price 90 S5S ye4d. $500
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WANTED-Room with heat and priv
ilege of bath. Central location. Would
prefer family who will also furnish
meals. Good references. Address w. L.
Powell, P. o. Box 141, Penns Grove,
N. j. 10-1-tf
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WANTED-A housekeeper for family
of two. Call in person at 35 Delaware
Ave. 10-1-2t$
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WANTED-A Roomer with or with
out poard. Apply 1040 Washington st,
Carneys Point. 10-8-1ts
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Specials that will enable yu to buy many of your Fall needs for personal use ad for
while Every item in this advertisement as we'll as Others scattered thruout the store redu
Make ta pn to visit every department and look for Two dollar Tickets everywhere thruout
ANY Womans or Misses Coat, Dress Suit or Coat This reduction comes IF or new f
The Penn's Grove record., 1920-10-08

LOST-A Black Leather Pocket Book
containing six or seven dollars in cash,
license card. etc. Finder please return
and receive reward. j. Preston Sweet
en-, Pedricktown, N. J.. 1O-1-3ts
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Exclusive Jewelry
Department

T INGERSOLL YANKEE do m
+ WATCHES. Reg. $3.50 QA.OO
+ SOLID GOLD SCARF CD m
F PINS. Reg. $2.50..... VA.OO
i " DOE. Rogers Sectional % M
! Plate Tea Spoons. 49,. 0Z.UU
+ Regular $500 value
j. " Doe. Rogers Sectional % m
+ Plate Ladies ......... OZ.OO
+ Regular $3.50 Value
+ $500 Off on Ladies' Elgin
i Wrist Watches
+ $500 Off on Mems Elgin
! Watches
4 $500 is deducted from regular prices
+ When Purchased
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o SALE at a bargain price, three
Bungalows, two double Houses, one be-
ing on North Broad Street. One store
bungalow for $40. Easy terms Small
farm wanted, also good Philadelphia
property to exchange for farm. An
thony Mack, Real Estate, 116 w. Main
EStreet. Penns Grove 9-24-2ts
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FOR RENT-Furnished House with
all c~onveniences Call at II Delaware
Avenue, ,Penns Grove, between Z and 8
P. M. 1O-8-1t*
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-24

INDICATIONS FOR VICTORY

Partial reports received from all over the coun-
ty indicate sweeping victory for the OF the
Seabury forces OF course, early reports can be
lied upon only to indicate the course OF the tide not
necessarily the final results Our friends are en-
cOuraged, confident and working hard.
1t is not too late this afternoon to again urge all
the legal voters OF the county to and cast
their ballots for +. W. Seabury for county chair
man. If the friends of good government and ma
jority rule i'll the democratic party actually deposit
their ballots i'll the boxes success will be certain.
Remember that good will is indispensable to a
candidate but after ALL is the votes that win the
victory. Don't fail to get yours in.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-24
VEMAN TACTICS
LANDS HIM IN JAIL, NOT
BEFORE MARRIAGE ALTAR

He had been waIting for has. hride
for 10, these many days.
Apparently she was in no hurry,
and letters failed to bring responses
He lived at Taft ranch She lived
in Brownsville.
So. if the mountain would not come
to Mahomct, it necessarily followed
that Mahomet should move toward
the mountain.
So he came 10 Brownsville yester-
day.
Being confident, he did not trouble
to seek his prospective bride. Instead
he sought the marriage license clerk
At the court house and obtained ncccs-
Sary legal permission.
He also bought himself new
handkerchief, new hat and some
other equipment and hied himself
toward the address at which she was
employed. This was at a residence
on Washington street, in the vicinity
Of Ninth.
Without great ado he went in. He
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-24
HARLINGEN EDITOR
DENIES THAT HE is
SUPPORTING SPEARS

p. c. Claypool, editor Of the Har-
Iingen Star, called up the Sesbury
headquarters over the telephone to
unequivoeally deny that either he or
his newspaper is supporting the can
didaey of Judge Samuel Spears, as
claimed by the Sentinel this morning.
Il deny absolutely that I am sup
porting Judge Spears or that my part
ner, MIR. Dubois. is supporting Judge
Spears. We have been for Judge
Seabury all along, and only few
days ago ! signed a petition asking
Judge Spears to withdraw from the
race. think il unfair, and strictly
in accord with Sentinel methods in this
campaign. that newspapers efforts
to place us where we are are not. I
wish you would call up the Herald,
and have them say that We are for
Judge Seabury for county chairman" I"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-24
NEW CHANCELLOR FOR
GERMANY 68 YEARS OLD
Constantine Fehrenbach is
Member Centrist Party.

BERLIN. July 24.-Constantine
Fehrenbach, the new chancellor Of the
German republic, Is Roman Catholic
member Of the Centrist party He is
6S years old. He was intended for
the church and studied at Freiburg
University. but abandoned theology
for the law. and established himself
as an attorney at Freiburg where he
held several local public offices and
in 1908 was elected TO the Reichstag.
As presiding officer Of the last
Reichstag and Of the National As
semhly in difficult positions he dis
played the ability of an accomplished
parliamentarian. His impartiality
won him the respect If all parties.
He j. Of portly figure, and is q
ready extemporaneous speaker.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-24
PARIS SURFACE LINES
TO BE VASTLY IMPROVED
(By The Associated Press

PARIS, July 24.-Paris's slow and
inadequate surface transportation II
expected TO be vastly improved be-
ginning next year when the depart
ment Of the seine, which il Paris and
its suburbs, is to take over all sys-
TENS.
Payment is to be made in 80 an
nual installments now fixed at near
ly 40,000.000 francs each but which
the authorities hope may be driven
little lower by some more bargain
ing.
There are III street car and "a
autobus lines operating 2.540 cars AMI
buses. The companies are capitalized
for 20.900.000 francs.
The city and the department for
merly operated the surface trans
portation systems but the franchises
were given 10 corporations that have
evolved puzzling network Of lines
but few of which give transfers. The
two subway companies are not in.
volved in the deal