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The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

Monday and Tuesday night were quite
cool, the thermometer registered 32
above zero. but no damage was done
to fruit in this locality.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

The Triangular track meet which W as
to have been held at this place Wednes-
day afternoon, had to be postponed on
account of the Cortez school withdraw
ing from the contest and Arthur Ny
quist, one of Dolores contestants, get
ting hurt.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

The rest room committee has rented
a room and are endeavoring to have it
put in shape for the accommodation of
country people who come here to trade
or on business.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

Fancy stationery, Edison Fountain
Pens and pencils make suitable com.
mencement gifts. See them at The
Star office.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Akin, DR.. and Mrs.
E. E. Howell and son, and Charles
Bear attended the supper and quarterly
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

A large crowd attended the COM
mencelnent exercises of the senior class
of the Dolores high school held at the
opera house Wednesday evening.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

Today closes very successful term
of school for Dolores. There were nine
graduates from the High school and
nineteen from the eighth grade.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

The old town is looking pretty these
mornings. Have you finished your clean
ing-up campaign? Have you placed ev-
erything in ship shape in your back
yard and alley? If not, let US get busy
at once.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

H. S. Ehrman was in Durango from
Friday until Tuesday taking treatment
from Doc Oschner for throat trouble.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

Our new serial The Joy of Living"
begins in this issue of The Star Read
it. You will find that it is a good one.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

THE GREATEST animal picture
EVER PRODUCED, "SILENT CALL"
showing STRONdHEART the TRAIN
ED DOG will BE SHOWN May 3ust
at Opera House.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

You will enjoy reading The Spirit
of Memorial Day. by John Dickerson
Sherman, on the second page of this
paper.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

Gladys Carter came down from
Stoner Friday to visit over Sunday
with her cousins. Iva and Minnie Lat.
chau
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

Clifford Harter, who has been visiting
his sister. Mrs. Ray Sommers, for the
past week, left for Ophir yesterday.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

Mrs. P. A. Stuart was a north bound
passenger Monday. She will visit Mrs.
Lou Wilson at PlacervilIe.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

c. w. Lilly and Grant Hughes motored
to Durango Friday to attend Masonic
doings.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Etheridge came in
from Durango Tuesday and are visiting
Mrs. Etheridge's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. H. Lynton.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

The Rio Grande Southern road crew
continue to make improvements in the
river work above town.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

Miss Kathryn Willis came down from
Rico Saturday and went out to her home
at Spargo. Miss Willis has been teach
ing in the Rico schools the past win
ter.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Perry are packing
their furniture, preparatory to return
ing to Wichita, Kansas.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

Texas Crystallite kero-
sene for your lamps, better
light" AT the Industrial
Stores Company.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

DIR. E. N. Edgerton of Grand Junction,
arrived in Dolores Monday and, with
Rev. D. A. Gregg, motored over to
Cortez in the afternoon and held the
third quarterly conference of the
Methodist church at that place. On
Tuesday evening he held the third
quarterly conference for the Do
lores circuit at Lebanon. The ladies
of the Lebanon church gave supper
and Rev. T. Y. Ragsdale of Dove Creek
preached.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

Andy Butler and family motored to
Cahone and visited relatives over
Sunday.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Simmons motored
to Dove Creek Sunday visiting MIR.
Simmons brother.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

The fishing season opens today and
the poor angleworms will have to
suffer.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

To My PATRONS:
There are several small accounts on
my books which | would appreciate if
you would come in and pay before
school is out
LENA E. BEAR.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

That Dog picture of the North,
"kAZAN," by JAMES OLIVER
0UkWOOD, will be at the Opera
house MAY 76th.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25
John D. Rockefeller

attributes his success to the fact that he
always made the other fellow put his
proposition down in Black and White.
That's what the merchants Of this doing for you.
Their advertisements speak for themselves in black and white
And what they put down in black and white they stand
back Of
They your business Their advertisements are an nvi-
ahon to do business with them.
That's why they advertise and the housekeeper does
her shopping nowadays until she has read the advertisements
and posted herself on prices.
Is there an easier OF better way Of saving money!
1t only requires few Of your time to scan the
advertisements.
The Boy Scouts motto BE Prepared"
That's what every housewife should be when she goes out to
market
Read the advertisements and you will alone save many
times the Of the subscription to this paper but you will
save many dollars to add to your bank account
Reading advertisements in this paper profitable reading.
Try for month and check up tie pennies you will
That's another Rockefeller "Save your pennies and
the dollars will take care Of themselves
There are hundreds Of pennies be saved by reading the
advertisements in this paper every issue.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

Nut cups and paper napkins at The
Star office.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
IMPORTANT meet
VALLEY c. OF {. AT
HARLINCEN FRIDAY

Tho meeting Of the Rio Grande Val
ley, Inc. formerly the Valley Chamber
Of Commerce, which will be held at
liariingen Friday afternoon promises to
be one Of the most importan. in the
history of that organization. Several
very important matters OF Valley wide
interest will come up for discussion and
action. and a representative at endancc
from all parts OF the Valley is urged by
the Officers.
During the past two months an active
campaign for memberships has been
wagcd by the secretary o. s. V. Ross,
and the president l.. II. Daniel, and &p-
rroximatcly 1000 members are enrolled.
Every own and community in the VAL
ley IL now represented in the member
ship. and many Houston and San An
tonic firms have joined the organixa-
tion in order to keep in close touch
with the Lower Rio Grandc Valley.
Twcnty-thrcc hanks are listed among
the memberships. and every branch Of
industry in South Texas has rcpresen-
tativcS, making he organization repre-
sentative Of every Valley interest. The
North Pharr Farmers Council recently
secured membership. ana an cIIoTt
will be made to have all the community
organizations in the Valley affiliated
with tho Valley organization through
memberships.
1.-THE organization has never been in
such shape for effective work as il IS
today" the secretary stated. "The i'm
creased membership and increased in
tcrcst assisting in making the organiza-
ton potent facsor in Valley develop
mcnt. and the cooperation we are re-
ccivinr from Houston, San Antonio and
many other points. as well as from all
Valley towns is very encouraging. Be-
fore the membership campaign IL con-
cluded we hope to have every important
business firm and every rural organiza-
tion in the Valley members Of the Rio
Grandc. Inc"
IL regard 30 the meeting mt Harlin-
gen Thursday. Mr. Ross urged that
every town and community have repre-
sertativcs present. as mntters Of con-
siderable interest to Valley interests
will be considered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
FORMER GOV. OF
MISSOURI dies
IN N. YORK CITY
Joseph Wingate Folk, Promi-
nent Democratic Leader,
Will be Buried Thursday
Afternoon

NEW YORK, May 29-Thc funeral
OF Joseph Wjngntc Folk. former gov
erncr Of Missouri. who died yesterday
at the home Of his sister here. will be-
held Thursday afternoon NJ his birth
place. Brownsville, Tennessee
Joseph Wingate Folk. one time Cover
nor Of Missouri. presidential candidate.
leading light in the democratic party for
many years. and author of numerous i'm
portant state laws. was frequently re-
terred TO as "thc man who cleaned ~
Missouri politics.
His success in stamping out corrupt
practices in the political affairs of his
adopted state attracted nation wide AT :
tention just after the Spanish American
war. and 40 impressed the people of
Missouri that in 1895 they swept him
into the governors chair. Under the
laws Of that state as incumbam cannot
succeed himself as governor. hut be-
Folk served as governor until 1909. AMI.
according to his many friends through
out the state. couls have returned 10 the
job at any time sSnce.
He was born In Brownsville. Ten
ncssee. October ~. 1S6g His prclin
mary education was obtained in the
public schools Of his birthplace. follow
ing which he was sent 10 Vanderbilt
University to study law. He was grad
uated with the degree Of IL. II. in 1890.
and secured admission to the bar within
q few months. His first shingie was
hung out in Brownsville
4 f..r L. ..1.t
later. he moved 10 -. Louis. where his
ability aud forceful energy soon brought
his name prominently before the people
and was rewarded by mis- election TO the
circuit attorncyship Of ~. Louis. II
was while serving in that position that
his road 10 the executive office was
paved. His popularity grew to such
proportions that when he was nominated
for governor by the democrats he swept
the state by a plurality Of $4,000. de-
spite the fact the Theodore RooseycIts
leadership gained for his ticket a pu-
rality If some 25.MO.
Among the reform statutes sponsored
and carried by Governor Folk were in
eluded the Missouri law regulating
child labor and providing for compul-
sorry education; and anti-lobby lcgisla
ticn: anti-racc track laws. and thc-s;ai- =
utes which make possible the removal Of
derelict state officials who fail to en-
force the laws. lie also found time To
introduce and do much for the idea uf
public utility commissions as a part Of
city government.
His political activities practically
ended with a stumping campaign in 1920.
during which he carried the democratic
fight into the enemy territory Of the
staunchest northern states.
Mr.. Folk married. in 1896. Miss Ger
trude Glass Of Brownsville, Tenn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
BILLION DOLLAR
PROPOSAL TOBE
INVESTIGATED
tBy The Associated i'rcss)

WASHINGTON, u. G. May 29.-The
shipping board will investigate thor
oughly the offer of more than n billion
dollars which was received yesterday
for the entire govcrnmcSs merchant
ficct, Chairman Laskcr said.
Laskcr said that IL the bidders are
able to back up heir proposal, there can
he no d subt that the board will maze
the award 10 them. The offer for the
entire fleet was presented by John W.
Slack. president of the Columbia Pos
tal Supply Co. OF Silver Greek, n. Y.
The offer proposed 10 pay xl.O51 .OOD.-
COO for all ships and all other property
II the United States shipping board
The initial payment of $5l .MO.O0O would
be made October 1. 1:s,:;. and xjO.OOO.
Np annually thereafter until the entire
sum has been paid.
The bidder has not disclosed anything
a> 10 his connections or his financial
standing. Chairman I.askcr said The
shipping board constantly receives offers
similar 70 this. but when invcstigai I'd
nothing tonnes Of them. he said -Of
courssr. II would be delightful. II On
Investigation the offer proves to be bona
flde.- he added.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
MANY TAMPICO MEN
ATTEND CELEBRATION
AT VICTORIA, MEXICO

TAMPICO. Mex May 29.---Approxi-
ma ely 900 Tampiqucnians were in Vic
toria Friday and Saturday attending the
celebration being held by Governor
Lopez de Lara on the occasion Of the
Inauguration Of several public improve
ments brought about during his admin
istration.
A special car attached to the regular
Monterrey train left Tampico early
Friday morning bearing the city Off
cials, the consuls Of various countries
represented here including American
Consul James b. Stewart, officials and
representatives of the three cham
bcrs Of commerce here and other busi-
ness men Of the city. Several were &C.
companied by their wives and families.
The celebration will mark the inaugu-
ration Of he 100000 pesos, gravity
water system made possible by the gov
crnor's loan to the city; the dedication
Of statue to the memory Of Benito
Juarcx, the formal presentation Of the
sta.e agricultural school and the trades
school. also made possible by the gov
crnor's efforts.
A special train carrying employees Of
the city government. committees from
several labor groups and others who
could not GO on the morning train left
last night mt z o'clock for Victoria. This
train will return tomorrow as will the
special car.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
VERY OPTIMISTIC
ON OIL PROSPECT
NEARSAM F0RDYCE

"Those who have taken mn in'cres:
in oil development in the Ro Grrr!e
Valley are confident that the well Of
the Dayle T.. Smith Oil Co, on the Das-
kan ranch between Mission and Sam
Fordycc. will bs = good producer" ~a>
the statement made yesterday by - e
of the owners Of the property intcrcs 5
IN that vicinity.
The wclf is ncM down 2,700 feet lrd
is several feet in oil sand. according %
reports received here. and drilling mas
been suspended while casing is BEN"
placed. As soon as this is accomplished
tho well will be bailcd. and drillcrs
arc confident that n 500 TO 1000 barrel
producer will be brought in.
Interest IN western IIidalgc and Starr
counties is intense. and the actual
value Of the well will probably be
known within two weeks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
McALLEN TO HAVE
MEMORIAL SERVICES

McALLEN. Texas. May % Memorial
services will bc conducted here Wcdnes-
day morning BY the Zachry Post o. he
American Legion at the high school an
ditcrium. The following program has
been arranged
Invocation . Rev. Jewell Matthews
Song -"Amcriea" . Congregation
Address" Meaning of Memorial Day.
Rev. W. III. Foster
Special Music-Rotary Glee Club.
Announcements .. G. u. Martin
Song "Star Spanglcd Banner .... Con-
rregaton.
Bcnedietion ........ Rev. Geo. Balch
Immediately following the service a.
the school. proper ceremonies Of respect
will be observed at the soldiers graves
at both the American and Mexican
cemeteries. The military ceremonies will
be conducted by detail from the Nc
Allen high school, r. o. T. c.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
OIL PROMOTER
: RELEASED UNDER
BIG BOND TODAY

FORT WORTH. Texas, May 2o.-Ar-
rangcmen for s20.0oo bonds are be
ing made today by Porter +. Glenn. the
oil man, following his arrest yesterday
on fugitive warrant from Alabama.
The complaint against Glenn charges
use ~ the mails To dcfraud and alleges
that Glennais viccApresident and general
manager OF the Mid-Texas Petroleum
Company.
The complaint sets for h that Glenn
fraudulently misrcpsescntcd that the
company had five flowing wells where
as none of the wells were producing. 1t
stated also that the corporation did no,
own the properties represent ed by IL.
A small town Texas banker, involved In
the promotions. is said TO have agreed
some time ago. that he would receive
no stock subscriptions for the company
and would return All money collected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
ESCAPED CONVICT
CAPTURED TODAY, is
TAKEN TO DALLAS JAIL

JACKSONVILLE. Texas, May %
Tom Davis. the escaped convict. who l.
alleged 70 have "a ally shot Deputy
Sheriff English of Houston county ut
Grapcland Sunday night, il being taken
70 the Dallas jail for safekccping, ac-
cording to Sheriff Reagan of Cherokee
county. who passed through Jackson.
Vile this morning with Davis in custo-
dy.
Davis was captured early this morn
ing at Andersorr's crossing on rhc
Nrchcs river, eight miles southwest Of
Forrest in Cherokee ounty, by shcr-
:ff's posses from Houston and Cherokee
counties. according 10 officers. A report
from Crockett says that Davis was
caught when he walked into farm
house and asked for food.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
Evidence IN Veterans
Bureau Investigation
to Justice Department
(Ry The Associated I'rcss.D

WASHINGTON, -. &. May 29.-.
Some Of tho cvidcurc gathered In
the senate committee Investigating
the Veterans Bureau has been
turned over Ia the department of
ticc for possible criminal action
against individuals involved. TIE
charges 30 far relate 10 alleged
frauds in connection with dental
work in Veterans hospitals.
II was Indicated today that the
Department OF Justice might be
asked within the next few days To
take action also against certain
tain persons connected with the
purchase of hospital sites and other
property of the Bureau.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29

Lay wrcah their resting place and let the words be said
In memory and honor of the gallant soldier dead
For these ceremonies which ourselves to
For who died hattie liberties might live
To alive within spirit that they
We gather here about the the dead their duel
oh happy souls them, these valiant lads and brave
Are beneath the wrcaths each
like think they somewhere beyond utmost ken
Not clay beneath a but frscass fighting
Who gather in the blue the khaki brown
To march along the milky through conquered town
that died swinging through street
Paradise with rhythym tramping feet,
hrng flies huddng drums set the marching time
For youthful skinned forever their prime
think they'll be other souls there among the bc
break their and rest
But on Decoration DAY. fancy that they come
Together al a bivouac, and all the heavens hum
soldicr-talk laughter, and the astral ring
buec fighters they used to sing.
their sacred gravebut think of them Men
Who flock together mid the meet their pals
who and laugh and rcminscc with faces all agow
their but think of them though
They still grizzlcd who sodicr-wsc
Are swapping round campfire the skies
Copyright 1928 NEA Service, lnc)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
AGREEMENT ON ALL
COTTON STANDARDS
is REACHED TODAY

WASHINGTON, ID. c. May 29.--An
agreement was reached Today between
a group OF the leading cotton exporters
and the Secretary Of Agriculture on IN
arrangement for conducting the cotton
standards ac. effective August I. re-
quiring the use Of the official cotton
standards Of the United States IN al
transactions based on standards in in
tcrstatc and foreign commerce.
Exporters unanimously approved the
dcsirabilfy Of worldwide agreement
upon uniform cotton standards. II en-
dorscd the present official standards as
satisfactory to the American cotton
trade.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
OWSLEY URGES.
ENTIRE NATION.
TO PAY HOMAGE.

INDIANAPOLIS. May 29--The splcn-
did sacrifices Of the American war dead
were recalled today By Alvin Owslcy
ma ional commander OF the American
Legion. in a proclamation urging that
the entire nation pay homage to its
heroes in fitting commcmoration of
Memorial Day.
"Lct US consccra.e their resting
places as shrines Of Free America, dedi-
ca ing our lives TO the furthcrance of
the ideals for which they died" the
proclamation said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
NEGOTIATIONS WITH
BANDITS RESUMED BY
CHINESE GOVERNMENT

TIENTSIN. China. May 29-Dis
patches from Tsaochwang have strcng
ihcnsd the impression that there has
been an improved atmosphere in the ne
gotiations for the release Of the fourteen
foreigners who are held captive in the
bandit stronghold in Paotxuku noun
fans
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTING TO KIWANIS

ATLANTA. ia. May 29.--Rcports of
the standing committees featured the
general session today ~ the Kiwanis
Clubs international convention. In the
report Of the public affairs committee,
tax exempt securities were discussed.
and the declaration made that any man
deliberately attempting 10 escape taxa
ton il not Z good citizen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
Committee Report Favors
Reductions in Practically
AllLargestAp
(By The Associated Press)

AUSTIN Texas 29Wholesale
made by the legislative
voted by the finance
The
and the school reduced $6Ooo
900 to $O0OOOO The school aid
100000 to 81 100000 the reclamation appro
raion from 100000 100000 The
of
.e and the building
duced. " ~ - ~
The action of the finance committee taken
in
Of all the appropriation governor
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
MAY EXCHANGE NOTES
WITH MEXICO IN CASE
OF A FEDERAL CONVICT

LOS ANGELES. Calf, May 20.--Fcd-
erar officers have been quoted as stat
ing that they expected diplomatic cx-
changes between the United States and
Mexico in the case Of Jose Lucero. a
federal convict but a native of Mexico.
who has been found to be y leper.
Luccro was convicted of robhing =
pcstoffice at Bryn Mawr, California; cf
$57.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
FIELDS NOT ABANDONED

SACRAMENTO. Calf. May %
Aviation activities have ceasel. such
as Mather field. here. will not he aban-
,loned entirely. but will be held in hand
far eyeninality. said Sectetary Of War
Weeks during brief stop here while
enroute 10 Washington from San Fran
cisco. ,xs
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
FIVE KILLED IN
POWDER EXPLOSION
AT FAYEVILLE, Ill.

FAYEvILI.E, Ill. May 30.-rive men
were killed and three injured il IN ex-
plosion 1t the plant Of the 1lercules
Powder Co.. near here to-day. The *
plosicn occurred in the gelatin packing
plant. and the cause of the blast hax not
been determined. The property l0ss il
estimated ~ $4,000.
The dead are: Harry Cannon, 4J:
Clettes Cannon. -. = nephew u
Harry; Dave Hamilton. II: 14Awreuce
Gintcr. -: and Wade Gri9gH. 23.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Par ~
cloudy tonight and Wednesday; li.tlc
change in temperature.
East Texas: Partly cloudy tonight
and Wednesday: probably scattered
thundershowers in northeast portion
Moderate to fresh sou.herly winds of
the coast.
Weather Conditions
The pressure continues rather low
over Texas. thence northwestward into
Canada. and relatively high east Of shc
Mississippi River. Cloudy and Somcwhrt
unsettled weather, therefore, prevailed
over the cotton belt. the great central
valleys. and the northwestern states,
with scattered showers Throughout the
regions named. Temperature changes
were mostly unimpcrtant excen. in the
Plateau regions where il warmed up
considerably.
The highest temperature yesterday at
Texas stations ranged from 100 "a. Abb
lene to 80 at Amarillo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
Hidalgo Tax
Bill May Be

Try The Associated prcss-D

Try The Assncia;cd prcss-D
AUSTIN, Texas, May 29.--Thc
Quinn bill. seeking to repeal the
Hidalro county tax exemption hill,
was ordered printed on a minority
favorable report by the house to-
day by vote Of 50 to g. This ac-
tion makes consideration Of the
measure on the floor Of the house
possible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29
FOREST FIRE THREATENS

AT.AAfOGnRDO. \. NJ. May -
Timber reserves in the Sacremrnto
mountain district. ~ miles from here
and 100 miles from III Paso. today were
threatened by a forest fire which began
last night. Twenty en- were engaged all
day in fighting the flames over 10
acre area. One hundred additional fire
fighters were called for. The fire
started in Bcnaseco canyon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-29

CLEBJRNE--The city council hag
voted % purchase the Johnsoa county
fair park near here. The paet will Co.
tinue @ - used Iof fair puEpooo1 onI
also win Be used - city tsusistS pork.