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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
fLADY FAIR" AND ALSO
"PATCHES" ARE BIZARRE
NAMES FOR NEW GOWNS

NEW YORK, Aug, 12-Designat-
ing gowns with names as bizarre as
those given racehorses In the latest
trade device of fashionable New
York dressmakers.
This was revealed when a large
firm brough suit for 81 ,306 against
a wealthy man for raiment purchas-
ed by his wife but alleged to be still
unpaid for.
"Lady Fair" 'I'll Say She Does"
and Patches" were the way three
gowns were itemized. A snapy lit
tie dress went down on the list at
Country Mouse" while two street
suits were charged up as "Pobby"
and Reggie
By way Of paradox, an evening
gown was christened Morning Glo-
ry."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
NEFF CHARGES
! REPORTED ON
BY COMMITTEE
Feels Sure There Will Be no
Loss to State by Fin
ancial Transactions"

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. IL. - The
joint legislative committee appointed
to investigate graft and extravaganza
in the state capitol as charged by
Governor Neff, submitted its report
late Thursday. In conclusion the re-
port says: eve feel sure there viii
be. no financial loss othesistc from
any of the transactions referred to
in this report and that the money in
each instance will in due time be re.
covered"
The report was laid on the table
subject to call
The report makes few recommend
ations, giving the short statement as
to the financial end Of their conclu-
sion..
The recommendation made are of
minor character and cause no great
changes in the administration OF the
states affairs.
The detailed report of the govern
or's charges of graft was given to the
committee at the outset of the inves-
tigation referring to the penitentiarv
system: a shortage In the treasurer
office for which Lon d. Morgan, cS-
chief clerk is under indictment; pad
ding of expense accounts in scholastic
censpses. which the educational de-
rartment X investigating: irregulari-
ties in q Houston subdivision of the
health department; padding Of ex-
pense accounts in the fire marshal'z
department
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
SETTING HEN WARMED,
LIQUOR FOUND BY HIS
WIFE, SAYS DEFENDANT

Fernando Csstillo told Unit e1
States Commisisoncr Z. X. Goodrich
today that two quarts Of tequila and
four quarts of meseal which Gus
toms officers seized Mt his place of
residcnee were found by his wife in a
hens nest in the woods near his
home. He said the stuff was brought
to his house and placed in trunk fer
safekeepinR, and where il was found
by the officers when they searched
the place.
Despite Castillo's story, the com
missioner bound him ever to the mex:
federal grand jury, fixing his bond a.
500. which he furnished.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
200 FARMS OPENED
ON RECLAIMED LAND
nRv The Associated Pressi

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Aug. IL
More than two hundred farms on
government reclaimed lands will be
opened to entry by former service
men next month. Until sixty days
eftcr the opening. the Interior De
partment announced today. none but
veterans viii be rtriaitted to maks
filings. but others viii be accepted
later if any claims remain. The
farms are 4 ,ted in the North Platte
irrigation project in Wyoming and
will be opened to entry September g..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
CRv The Associat,d rress)

LOS ANGELES. Calf, Aug. 12.-
The discovery Of the butt Of dou-
bic harrelled shot gun in the Pacific
ocean near Santa Monica. was an
nounced today by the sheriff's offic-
ers investigating the Staying of j.
Belton Kennedy. The butt was dis
covered Saturday by camper. II
was lying on the beach after the surf
receded.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12

Cameron county will undertake to
make repairs on the Brownsville end
of the concrete highway, and also
probably will arrange to complete the
WORT on the Harlingen-San Benito
section of the highway, it was an
nounced today by County Judge Os-
car c. Dancy. Judge Dancy said the
work will be done under the direction
of County Engineer w. o. Washing
ton.
'In accordance with the contract
with w. II. Montgomery" Judge
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
HOME TOWN SENDS BEST
WISHES TO DR.. HARDING

MARION, Ohio, Aug, 12-Marion
today is congratUlating DR.. George
I. Harding, father Of the president,
on his marriage yesterday at Monroe
Mich, to Miss Alice Severns, his
stenographer and office attendant
for the last eight years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
LIVESTOCK COMMISSION
HOUSE TO BE OPENED
fRy The Associated Press)

CHICAGO. H.. Aug, 1.-THE
establishment cf a cooperative live
stock commission house at East S..
Louis vas announced today Is the
first tangible result Of The study Of
cooperative livestock marketing hy
he American Farm Bureau Fedora
stems committee of fifteen; The
committee. which is in session here.
announced that 2 cooperative house
viii be started in National Syuck-
wards. H., Immediately.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
BOARD OF REGENTS TO MEET
Nr, The Associated i'ressl

AUSTIN, Texas. Aug, l2--lt is
expected that the Board Of Regents
Of the University Of Texas will con-
slider a number Of matters at their
special meeting which is To be held
here August %. One Of the things
that IS to be taken up is the budget
for the coming year. Several vacan-
cies in the faculty probably will be
filled.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
NEW WORKERS SEEM
TO NEED WEBSTER'S

NEW YORK, \. Y, Aug, 12-
New Workers have developed such
passion for reading the dictionary
that a time limit Of three minutes
was placed on patrons of the New
York public library, it was learned
today. Library officials are mysti-
fled.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
VALERA LETTER IS
NON-COMMITTAL ON
MATTER OF ACTION
Try The Associated Prcssl

DUBLIN, Aug, 12-The letter
from Eamona de Valera delivered TO
the British premier yesterday indicat-
ed neither acceptance or rejection Of
the Irish peace prosals, it was learn
ed here today. 1t was said the ans
wer is not expected to lead to a
break in negotiations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
ESQ REPRESENTATIVES
OF LEGION In PARIS
nv The Associated Prcssl

PARIS, Aug. 12-Two hundred
and fifty representative Of the
American Legion. head by National
Commander Emery. arrived IN Pa
ris today. They were received with
military honors and charged BY
thousands of Parisians who greeted
them as veterans returning IN
triumph.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
S|LES|AN QUESTION IS
PASSED To LEAGUE Of
NATIONS FOR DECISION
(By The Associated Press.)

PARIS 12Frane Britain decided
Pol
allied council The suggestion for the made by
Premier Lloyd George Premier BRAND concurred Immediately
The considered hretoday have solved the crisis between
nsumuntabe
difficulties between England
the other" the solution decided
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
ABILENE'S POLICE
CHIEF CELEBRATING
CBy The Associated Press)

ABILENE, Texas, Aug, 12-
John J. Clinton, for years head Of
the local police and fire department,
today celebrated his 73rd birthday,
He was born in Dublin, Ireland. He
was a Confederate soldier, Indian
fighter. government scout and tanner
Of wild west towns. He never misses
fire or fails to make an arrest
when necessary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
FRENCH-ENGLISH BREAK AVERTED
MIDGET BABIES ARE
BORN, ONE WEIGHS
II o., OTHER IL
Thy The Associated Press)

BOGALUSA', La, Aug. H.
Billie and Jack Adams, sons of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Adams, are
believed by local Phyisieians to
be the smallest folk extant. Billie
weighed IL ounces at birth and
Jack IL. The couples six other
children are of normal size. The
midgets appear to be in perfect
heasih.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
EARTH PASSED THROUGH
COMET TAIL ON AUGUST 5.

HEIDELBURG, Germany, Aug,
12-AnnouEcenent was made at
the Koenigstuhl observatory that the
earth passed through the tail of a
comet on the night of August 8.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
COUNTY OFFICIALS
WILL QUALIFY JAN. |

AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. 12-Tho
senate passed finally a hill chang
ing the fiscal year on which county
officials qualify to Ja~rary i.
A bill by Senate Gods appro-
priating 100000 70 ID and equip
new school build, the orphans
home at Corsicana I sl finally.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
RUSHES TO AID
OFFORMER WIFE HELD
ON CHARGE OF MURDER

CHICAGO, Aug. l2-Ralph R.
Obenchain hurrying TO the aid of his
former wife, held with X. c. Burch
in connection with the murder of j.
Belton Kennedy at mis- bungalow
near Los Angeles.
Within less than an hour after
the receipt Of telegraphic appeal
from the woman he had given up
because Of her admitted love for
Kennedy, Obenchain had closed and
locked his law offices and was pre-
pairing to rush to her defense in ans.
wer to his pledge that he would aid
her in her "hour of need"
81 love her now just as ! have al
ways loved her" he reiterated when
boarding a train for Los Angeles. II
also am convinced of her absolute in
nocence Of connection with this
tragedy and will help her to the full
extent of my ability to prove it be-
yond all question of doubt"
LOS ANGELES, Cal, Aug, l2--
Arthur G. Burch Of Evanston, ILL.,,
was indicted late yesterday charged
with the murder Of John Bolton
Kennedy in Beverley Glen, near
here, on the evening of August 5.
Kennedy was killed by charge from
a shotgun in the back Of his head.
Mrs. Madelynne Obenchain OF
Chicago and Los Angeles. who was
with Kennedy at the time also was
indicted for murder.
Mrs. Obenchain and Burch were
former classmates at Northwestern
university. Mrs. Obenchain. who
told the police she had divorced
Ralph Obenchain, Chicago lawyer,
because Of her love or Kennedy, had
been held as a material witness to
the killing of Kennedy last Friday
night.
The indictments were returned
before Judge Sidney Reeves Of tho
superior court, who had been re.
uuested BY the grand jury to remain
AT the hall of records to receive a
report after his usual court hours.
Judge Reeves remandcd both prison
ers to the county Jail to be arraign-
cd Monday.
Burch was arrested late Sunday
at Las Vegas, New, while on his
way to Chicago.
Kennedy was killed as he stood on
the steps Of his cottage in Beverley
Glen. suburb Mrs. Obenchain, ac-
cording to the story she told Of the
case. stood at the head of these
steps and saw two men, who spoke
with a strong foreign accent, flee
the scene.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
WEATHER FORECAST
Tonight and Saturday: fairly

Tonight and Saturday: fairly
elcudy; light sousherly winds.
The following local weather OBJ
servations are supnlied by Mrs. A.
w. Reed. United States voluntary
weather observer. and cover the "a
hour period ended at z o'clock this
morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-08-12
SPANISH PAPERS
DEMAND CRUSHING
MOROCCO REVOLT

TANGLIER, Aug, 72-Warlike
operations against the Spanish fore
es in Morocco by natives in the Riff
section will not be undertaken be-
fore Tuesday natives here declare.
The male Arab population Of Moroc-
co is considerably diminished as
many are volunteering for service
with the Riff tribesmen.
MADRID, Spain, Aug. 12-De-
mand that Spain crush the Moroccan
rebellion was made today by influen-
tial newspapers here. Conferences
looking to the formation of new
cabinet were begun today.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-15

a toast with unfermented. sacra-
mental. democratic water to the
President Of our country, Warren
G. Harding" Meanwhile the band
played america"
The Washington herald., 1921-04-15
HARDING ELECTED
AS SALON MEMBER

President Harding was last nieht
elected an honorary member Of the
Washington Salon. the motion being
made by Mrs. Helen J. p. StArr,, at
the Salons meeting in the Play
house.
President Harding has always
demonstrated a sincere intereet in
cultural advancement OF the coun-
try" said Mrs. Starr. ''and he has
always expressed a lively apprecia-
tion Of the great benefits to be -ds,
rived from fostering and popnisrt
ization OF the arts"
Representative Alice NJ Robert
son. Of Oklahoma, spoke on The
Woman Legislator" and Uel w
Lamkin. director Of the Federal
Board Of Vocational Education.
spoke on The Importance Of NOcs-
tional Education"
Rudolph de Zapp presided at the
meeting. which was followed by a
musical program and dancing.
Nominations for election OF on
GERS April 2S were made as follows:
President Rudolph de Zapp: vice
president, Dr. Edith Seville Coale:
recording secretary. Miss Dolly Bea-
trice Barker: treasurer. DIR. Grace
Hurd; corresponding secretary, Miss
Nellie +. Wright: board of gov
ernors: q. l.. Foote. Mrs r. Lamson-
Scribner. George W. Ford. Capt y.
Y. A. Eble. Mrs. Silas Bent and Miss
Maria y. Torcs.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-15
VISITING RABBIS
ARE BANQUETED
BY BRETHREN
Speaker Says Loyalty
Of Jesus in u. S.
Positive.

ITO be an American is to have
freedom Of spirit. coupled with
faith"
Thus did DR.. Leo M. Franklin,
president Of the Central Conference
of American Rabbis, give express
sion to the ideal man in his talk
last night to delegates to the con-
ference who were banquetted by
the Washington Hebrew Congrega-
tion in the Washington Hotel.
And / claim that the freedom
of America. combined with the con-
victions of the Jewish faith. make
in Jew a genuine American" he
continued. within the new year
there Will be evident a new type,
who will have these elements and
give. expression to them"
Among the other speakers were
Justice Wendell P. Stafford. of the
Supreme Court of the District. who,
in observance of the ffty-sixth an
niversary of the assassination Of
Abraham Lincoln, eulogized the
President-martyr. Justice Stafford
read a poem of his own compost
tion paying tribute to the Emanci-
pator.
Representative Julius Kahn. of
California, and Mrs. Joseph Wiesen-
field made short addresses.
DR.. Abram Simon. toastmas-
ter. beckoned the assembly Of
several hundred to stand. asked for
The Washington herald., 1921-04-15
NEGRO BOYS
PASSED. BAD BILLS

Six colored boys were held for the
action of the grand jury yesterday
by United States Commissioner
Mason. N. Richardson on charges of
manufacturing and passing coun-
terfeit money. Secret service dgehts
claim that the boys. are the dupes
of three older men. who have not
yet been apprehended.
According to charges filed against
the sextet by Assistant, District At
torney Charles w. Arth, the boys
had passed 81 bills disguised as $40
and $50 bills with the use of num-
bers from bills Of the latter denomi-
nation pasted over the corners of
the 81 notes
The boys held are Robert l.. Gun
ningham, II. and his brother Jesse
K. Cunningham, 21, OF 1912 Fifth
street northwest, whose bond was
fixed at $1,000 and $4,000 each, re-
spectively: Jerome Clark. I6. of 24S
Twelfth street northeast: French
Burke. 16. OF 1929 G street north
east; Lawrence Webster. IS. OF 1929
Fifteenth street northwest. and
Henry Shepherd, II. of 1924 W street
northwest. all <of whose bond was
fixed at $1,00q
The Washington herald., 1921-04-15
ENGINEERS OPPOSE
DEALING WITH REDS

Unanimous opposition to any ad-
justment or resumption of trade
relations between the United States
and Soviet Russia, in correction of a
previous statement which purported
to show that the international Fed
Grafton of Technical Engineers,
Architects and Draftsmans Unions
favored such relations of that body
in Pythian Temple.
The wisdom of any move which
would connect America with the
Soviet regime or principles was en-
phatically denounced by the dele
gates.
A resolution was passed advocat-
ing the reduction of the retirement
age of Federal employees from 20 to
65 years. 1t also favored a further
change which would permit all gov
ernment employees to retire after
fifteen years service.
officers were elected as follows:
c. L. Rosemund, president; G. r.
Scott, of Norfolk, Federal vice presi-
dent; M. ]. Brown, Chicago, State
and municipal vice president; Bert
L. Schneider. New York. railroad and
industrial vice president; F. S.
Gleishoff, architectural vice presi-
dent; Robert D. Kinney, Phila-
delphia. marine vice president, and
r. NJ. Atherton. of Washington,
treasurer. Chicago will be the con-
vention city next year.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-15
Pretty Actress
Afirrns Truth.
Of Engagement

Cupid played through his cohort,
sickness, and scored a bullseye in
the heart Of Miss Irene Williams.
pretty prihna donna Of the "Ermi-
ME" company. who Broke down dur
ing the Washington run and was
confined to her hotel with perito-
nitis.
At her bedside in the Hahnemann
Hospital. in Philadelphia, where she
was taken from the Hotel Wash
ington a few days ago, Arthur E.
H. Jackson, Philadelphia lawyer
put aside in business-like style ru-
mors that there was nothing to his
engagement to Miss Williams. And
Miss Williams said nothing about
the rumors being fake. either.
The wedding will take place as
soon as this young lady is on the
road to recovery" said Jackson.
I'm going to give up everything
except concert work." said Miss
williams.
"All in a days work" said Cupid.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-15
"Sprihg Patter" Play
Has Many Features

The Spring Patter Revue" was
presented by the st. Patrick's play
ers in Carroll Hall last night, pro-
ceeds going for the benefit of the
drum corps of the Vincent b. Cos
tello Post of the American Legion.
The corps expects to attend the next
legion convention to be held in Kan
sas City.
The feature of the show was the
Beatrice Ballet" directed by Miss
Beatrice Cosgrove. other features
were the dancing of Mile. Jean
Friandi Hill; the Dream Boat"
with Miss Marguerite Martin and
Dennis ConnelI in the leading roles;
Gerry Williams, the infant prodigy.
and Peggy O'Dea. who took the
leading part in several acts.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-15
Scion of Italian
Patriot to Take
Bride inD.C. Home

One member of the internation-
ally-known family of Garibaldi. IA
nous since the time of Italian pa
triot. Garibaldi. will wed an Amer
ican girl, when Capt. Ezio Garibaldi
and Miss Hope McMichael are. mar
ried tomorrow at D. m. by the
Rev..w. Steele, of st. Luke's Parish,
Philadelphia, at the Washington
home Of Mrs. Anne Hoyt. niece of
the bride, 1901 Rhode Island avenue.
Capt GaEibaldi arrived in Wash
ington last Saturday. having been
stationed for the last three months
in Mexico City with an Italian mis-
sion.
During the world war Capt. Carl
bsldi was CITED for bravery by three
nations. Just recently he was dis
missed. from active duty of the
Italian army as a result from "A
throat wound he received in action.
Miss Hope hcMichael is,a niece OF
former Judge Charles B. McMichael,
Of Philadelphia.
Senator Nittorio Roland Ricci.
ambassador from italy, and Miss
Italy Garibaldi. sister OF the groom.
viii be present.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-15
CITY CLUB NAMES
new 0FFICERSAT
ANNUAL MEETING
E. c. Graham Will Be
-President-Semmes
Remains.

E c. Graham, president of the
National Electrical supply Company,
member of the Board of Education,
and prominent for years in business
and civic life in Washington, will
be the next president Of the City
Club.
fMr. Graham was nominated with
out opposition at the annual meet
Ing of the club last night at
Rauscher's. Mr.. Graham was the
drganizer and first president of the
old Commercial Club, the predeces-
soF of the City Club, and he is at
Present a member of the board of
: Governors Of the City Club. He was
IIsced in nomination by Claude H.
Woodward, president of the kiwanis
Club, and the nomination was sec
OHTled by Charles W. Semmes.
Mr.. Graham will succeed il A.
Whitfield. who declined to be a cAn-
didate for reelection. High trib-
Ute was paid to Mr.. Whitfield for
Ms faithful service as president and
an unusual ovation was rendered
him.
Others Returned.
I Charles W Semmes, the present
wee president; John Dolph. the sec
OIu-- vice president, ana L. Lincoln
Townsend. the treasurer. were nomi-
mated without opposition and will
continue in office. r. ]. Murphy, the
present secretary, declined to be
candidate for reelection, as he is
compelled to be out of the city a
great deal on business, and Roy L.
Neuhauser, of the National City
Company. was nominated without
opposition as his successor.
The only contest at the coming
ELECTION, which is scheduled to be
held on Thursday, April 2S, will be
over the governorships. Normally
seven governors, to serve terms of
two years each, would have to be
elected. But in addition to this num-
ber this years il will be necessary
to elect a successor to Mr.. Graham,
whose term as governor does not ex-
pine for another year. In quest of
these eight governorships will be
the following:
ID. ]. Callahan, Z. l.. Stock. T. c.
Dulin, H. E. Strinser. H. X. Corn
we'll, c. T. Clagett and John
Rewer. all present members of the
The Washington herald., 1921-04-15

Mr.. Graham, reporting for the
building committee, announced that
Frederic B. Pyle, architect for the
original City Club building project.
would be retained for the new
project and that Samuel ]. Prescott,
the original builder, also would be
retained.
Fire Risk Great.
W. Pearce Rayner, chairman of
the public safety group. pointed out
that his group was engaged in a
study OF lack Of adequate fire pro-
lection in the public schools.
when this investigation is COM
pleted," he declared. "the results
The Washington herald., 1921-04-15

board of governors: Frank P. Will
cox, ]. A Whitfield. Fulton Bry-
Iawski. S. NJ. Williams, Oscar A..
Thorup, Morton J. Luchs, Isaac
Cans. William Z. Brigham, Samuel
J. Prescott. Claude H. Woodward.
]. Thilman Hendrick. Francis r.
Weller, William Muehleisen. Fred
White and Stanley S. Horner.
Report shows Gain.
The annual report of Mr.. Town
send. the treasurer. showed a sur
plus of s267.SOO and that the finan-
'.ial gain for the year'was 1888.
The secretary's report revealed L.
f76 members at present.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-15
st. Stephens Church ,
{ Liquidates Debts

Nearly 100 men Of st. stephens
=. + church. columbia road and
Fourteenth street. were rendered Il
dinner last night by the Mems Club
in celebration of the cancellation Of
the funded debt OF $4,000 Of the
church. which was wiped out by
pledges Of $4,000.
Addresses were made by Rev.
George Fiske Dudley. rector. and
George B. Sheldon, treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-15
Photo News.

will cause alarm. The schools are
very inadequately equipped for fire
protection and the lives of children
are jeopardized daily"
Mr.. Rayner also predicted that
the group would register some op-
position to certain stringent provi-
sions of the anti-pistoI toting bill.
He said that II it became effective
a man would hardly be allowed to
protect himself adequately in his
own home.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-15

move Them With Othine-DoubIe
Strength.

This preparation for the removal
Of freckles is usually so successful
in removing freckles and giving a
clear. beautiful complexion that it
is sold under guarantee to refund
the money if it fails.
Don't hide your freckles under a
veil: get an ounce of Othine and
remove them. Even the first few
applications should show a wonder
full Improvement, some of the
lighter freckles vanishing entirely.
Be sure to ask the druggist for
the double strength Othine; it is
this that is sold on the money-back
guarantee.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-15
st. Mmy's Fund Drive
Continues to April %

The campaign for s25O.OO0 to re-
build St. lMary's Industrial School.
due to end last night. will be con.
tinued until next Friday. April %.
il was announced last night.
Continuation of the campaign was
decided upon after reports from the
various districts showed that it had
been impossible for workers to COM
plete their canvassing in the allotted
time.