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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-24
HOTELS SIMPLER BUY FIVE PEERLESS AUTOS
Selected In Face Of Keen Compe-
 titiOn in Buffalo

The Meyer Motor company, Peer less distributors in Buffalo. an nounce that among its recent pur- chasers of new Peerless eight-cylin- der cars was the Hotels Statler, Inc, who have just bought five seven passenger touring cars for use of Statler guests.
 "The fact that the Peerless, fol- lowing the keenest sort of compe- tion among Buffalo distributors of the various high grade automobiles on the market, was singled out by Statler officials as the car they wanted, is d distinct tribute to the value, performing abilities. comfort and luxuriousness of the cars being made by R. H. Collins and his asso- ciates, and is very gratifying to us," said Mir. Meyer.
 The Statler operates hotels In Buff falo, Cleveland, Detroit and St. Louis in addition to the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York city, the largest hotel in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-24
LEE TIRES ARE
 PUNCTURE PROOF
Give Satisfactory Service And Save Much Trouble
 And Delay

The best way to be sure that tire trouble will not mar your trip is to be equipped with Lee Puncture Proof tires, according to Monk Bardolph of Scholder Tire and Accessory company. Lee tires are positively guaranteed against puncture from any cause and thus they do away with one of tho most annoying features of motoring. The Scholder company has 8 unique plan by which they induce motor car owners to know the satisfaction of Lee Puncture Proof tires. By this plan a car owner may trade in his old tires on new Lee castings and re- ceive a liberal allowance. Many motorists have already taken ad- vantage of this offer and adopted Lee tires as full equipment by trading in old tires Many also have turned in their factory equipment of tires from new cars and outfitted with Lee Puncture Proof casings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-24

all rubbish, papers, etc., and burn them. Keep your camp neat and clean.
 Trolling Birds.
 Broiled Small Birds-Clean and parboil them first. then broil over hot clean embers of tho camp fire; using a split stick. O O o Fish And Game.
 Fried Fish, Game, Etc.-CIean well; season and fry in hot fat un- til brown. This sears over the out side and retains the juices and the flavor. while to put fish or meats in cold pan and fat. extracts juices and makes good meat tough. Don't salt fresh meats in pan before fry ing. salt in the pan when nearly done before serving.
 O O O Mushroom Warning.
 Mushrooms-Look out for the right and the wrong kinds. Mushrooms show a pink or brown underneath and peel easily, while toadstools are black or white underneath and do not peel easily. If you are not sure of the difference do not eat them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-24

HOW TO ALTER TONE OF HORN
 The tone of horn may be all tered by changing the closeness Lf the steel-pointed armature shaft to the diaphragm, which is regulated by a screw that bears upon, the other or commutator end of the shaft, and the lower tone produced, and vice persa.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
MayAyyest Hiddlgo County
Treasurer in Connection
With Drain Fund Shortage

tha county attorney of that comfy, an
audit Of the trsasureEs books, cpm-
plc.ed last week showing that short
age cf $G5,e65.75 exists in the drainage
fund accounts. The resignation W.
County Treasurer Lincsetter was re-
quested BY the commissioners court a.
soon - the shortage was discovered. Ar-
sing to fenorts received from Edin-
burg. the county treasurer IL away on
. hunting trip, and had net rturned this.
morning. Linescttcr rendered his rcsiE-
nation Immediately upon the request Of
the commissioners court.
The alleged defalcation in the drain
age district funds was first indicated to
county officials during recent trial in
which the county treasurer and Hocd
Hill, former president cf the Pharr
State Bank were alleged to have d
controversy over note. Following the
information b; ought out ~ this trial an
investigation and audit was undertaken
and The shortage uncovered.
The fands cf the drainage district
are kept separate and distinct from
county funds and are not deposited In
the county depository, having been
placed in the Pharr bank. This Rlnk has
recently been reorganized, and the
present officials are In no way connect
cd with the shortage.
The bond OF the county treasurer will
mere than cover the shortage but as
the drainage district fund was separate
from the county funds il u possible that
some legal complications may arise.
The bond was made by the American
Surety Company in the amount $4,000,
and representative or the company Is
now in Edinburg II is probable that the
tonding company will order special
audit OF the drainage district books.
immediately upon receipt 0f the re-
port Of the auditor the county COM
missioners' court issued the following
statement:
County Treasurer Geo. r. Linesettrr
resigned his office late last week. An
audit Of his accounts showing him ap-
proximatcly sos 5,965.T9 short has been
made hy the county. His bonding COM
pany has been notified cf this shortage,
so il may make an independent audit II
they desire.
Linesttter came 10 the Valley about
ten years ago from Michigan, and has
been prominently identified with tho f.
nancial end political history cf Hidalge
county. He was annaointed county trcass
rrer in 1915 and was elected TO the office
IN 1920 and 1922
Linesstter IS net under scperate bond
Tor the funds 81 the drainage district,
il was stated in Edinburg this morning,
but Il H. believed his bond as county
treasurer will cover any shortage that
may appear in the drainage district
funds. The cash on hand belonging 70
the drainage district, amounts 10 $20,-
2fa59. act riding 10 the auditors report,
and this amount II now on deposit In
.he Edinhurg State Bank 3 Trust Com
pany-
The Hidalgo county attorney stated
that no swarrant had been issued for
Lincsettcr's arrsst. 50 far a. he knew
hut stated that warrant may have been
issued through some justice Of the peace
lie stated. however. that il warrant
was Mt issued. one doubtless will b.
issued today or tomorrow by either the
county or the bonding company
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
COALITION MAY
ASSUME GREEK
GOVERNMENT

ATHENS. Dec. 31.--In the event iha.
former Premier NcnizcloS returns NJ
negative reply 10 the request Of the
council of ministers that Le return to
Greece. the puhlicans suggest that a
osilitiun government BE- formed "A Nv
composed of the four leading parties
tie republicans. the liberals. the republi-
tan liberals and the refugee group head
"a BY DoxiadcS. minister ~ public relief
George HouSs0S. former Greek minister
at Washington and now chief OF the
rcpullican-libCralS. iS one w The several
political lcaeers favoring the coalition.
Many leading liberals oppose such step.
preferring to allow the republicans %
have their fling AZ the difficult task of
governing Greece. The feeling nj pres
eut i that the Republicans are SEre "a be
quickly dis rrdiici and that the people
will hc obliged to call the liberals 10
power.
The week end was devoted to confer
On - RI which the political party chief
iainS endeavured a. determine their fu-
trre line of action ~ RouSsos. returning
FROM Egypt on Saturday, conferred with
NJ. PapanaStaaon. who * being talked ~
a. the next premier. Aitrrwari. both
statesmen held a conference with Col.
plaStiras We which IL was understood
n. RouSSoS advised against the revolu-
tiunary government rclinquishing itS
power before venizclos' answer had been
received
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
LOS ANGELES MAN TO
BE THIRD MEMBER OF
AMERICAN COMMITTEE

PARIS, Dec. 2l.-Henry M Robinson,
lawyer and banker Of Los Angeles, has
been selected a. the third Anne lean to
serve en- the expert committees which
are 20 investigate the condition Of Ger
many's finances under the auspices cf
the rsparati0n commission.
The other two American members,
previously selected are Charles G..
Dawes. and Owen d. Young. Mr.. Robin
son, who IL president Of the First N
tional Bank Of Los Angeles, and prom
incntIy identified with ether financial
institutions was member Of the su-
preme economic council at the Paris
peace conference in 1919. lie also rep
resented the United States Ut the first
international labor conference.
He was created a Chevalier of the
Legion of Honor in 1920.
Mr.. Robinson will be namd member
of the committee To estimate the amount
of German capital abroad.
All the delegates tf the powers repre-
seated on the repasation commission
have notified Colonel James a. Logan,
the American representative, that they
will attend plenary sfssion or the
commission. tc be held shortly. and iein
In extending the invitation To Mr..
Robinson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
Death Brings Christmas Peace
to Child Wracked with Pain

twelve hours later she told her moth
or. Mrs. Emma Hamilton. a widow,
that she knew the end was near.
"Takc me in your lap, mother"
she said. "I know this Is the end.
know that In few minutes ! will
die. | want to feel your arms around
me. want to be held close before
| co."
"A few minutes later ] saw her
lips move and leaned over to hear
dear Jesus she was saying. Il am
suffering so much. Please, please
take me-" Mrs. Hamilton said. ~Thcn
her hands stiffencd. there came a
short convulsion and she was gone"
Little Helen's case attracted ma
tion-wide attention. When II became
known that she faced death with such
fortitude and in poverty snbstan-
tial fund was raised for her and
gifts Of all descriptions were sent
her from many parts Of the country.
She viii be buried Wednesday with
her doll In a white satin dress and
white satin shoes as she had request
ed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
ELECTION Returns SHOW
ROAD BONDS DECIS|vELY
DEFEATED IN CAMERON co.
Record Shows That Outside
OF Brownsville Issue Was
Defeated by Approximate
ly 100 Votes

With 4 total vo:e. a. reported 20 date,
of sll for and Sl,5 against. the road
bonl election held Saturday was a de-
cisive defeat fer the bond l.: ue in Cam
eron county. The record shows that,
outside III brownsville. the election MaS
deefaied hy approximately 100 votes.
III Jardin. which WAS not heard from
Saturday night. today reported the re-
suits a. | FOR and =. against the bonds.
The yciurnS from Rangeryiic has net
yet been received. hut the vote * small
in that box. and cannot affect the result.
1t required two-thirlS majority To
AIRY and the figures without the
Brownsville vote. show that the elce-
ton by over 80 vutes in the remaining
precincts of the ccnnty. Including the
results in the Brownsville prrsactS. the
total vote cast in the county. without
Rangcrvile. was 1915. A two-thirdS ma
iority, which was necessary tc carry the
bond issue. would have been lOll. and
the total vote a. rthc bonds as reported.
without Rangerville. il 7lu. which shows
the election losl by about 800 votes.
The results as received 10 date stand
aS follows:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
CLAIMS NO BASIS
FOR ALLEGATIONS OF
SECRETARY HUGHES

MOSCOW, Dee. ~. Amer Of New
York; American representative ON the
executive committee of the third inter
rationale through whoses hands instrue-
tions to the workers party from Moscow
pass, declares that no documents su' b as
were recently mentioned BY Secretary OF
State Hughes were ever sent out. Even
IL il had such things in mind, the inter
rationale. MIR. Amer said. - not -
naive as to put instructions on paper
In commenting on the documents,
Amer explains that their basis must have
been the fact that the central committee
Of the workers. party has IN conteMpla-
tion reorganization on an industrial basis
The plan already has been sent 20 the
membership and IL under discussion.
According to this plan the basis Ok
party work consists Of a nucleus at var
ious ccntcrs composed Of at least three
members. These members eject captains
who meet monthly 10 discuss the work.
Therefore. in AmeE's opinion. i would
not be- difficult 10 distort this plan a.
one for military purposes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
GERMAN KIDDIES
CHEER AMERICA
FOR XMAS GIFTS

J BERLIN. Dee. 24.-Cheers for Afaer-
lea and cries W. thanks fer the Christmas
gifts from the United States rang
through. fhr state opera today where "a
thousand girls and boys were transported
into fairyland NV IIumpcrdinck'S opera.
: IIanscl and Grctel. and their happiness
made complete Nv eleven pound food
packages paid for I'M funds subscribed
III alI parts Or the United States.
Fran Ebert wife uf the German preSi-
dent: AIRS. AIanson H IIourhton. wife
of the American ambassador Miss Ma
tilda Houghton. Mrs. Warren ID. Rob-
bins and many other women prominent
in Berlin's official circles assisted in dis
trihuiing The gifts tO the children. who
were entertained after the opera in the
concert hall. where they danced around
two gigantic Christmas trees
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24

fBy The Associated Press)
CAMDEN. n. j.. Dec. 2i.-The
Christmas season brought to IS year
old Helen Hamilton the gift She
most desired, the one for which she
had prayed-death. Rackcd for
months by almost intolerabic pain
due TO ruptuEed heart--the result OF
n childish prank eiaht years ago
the heroic little girl died yesterday
with her mothers arms about her and
sincere in the belief that she would
find a painless. perfect happiness in
the world beyond. Clasped tightly TO
her breast was her favorite doll which
she asked be buried with her. Her
last words were prayer for death.
"Jcsus. take me. Take me, Jesus
she said.
Her pale lips had prayed that she
might live until her birthday. Now
ember 26. She had hoped to die that
day. When IL passed she appeared
10 rally hut soon after~ard passed
into n Iethargy from which she rare
~ was aroused The climax Of her
suffering came Saturday morning and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
many HUNDREDS
AT THE FUNERAL
OF JUDGE WELLS
Prominent Members Of Bar
From All Parts OF South
Texas do Honor to Memory
of Border Leader

Hundreds OF friends from Brownsville
and various parts Of South Texas gath
cred yesterday afternoon 20 pay last
tribute To the memory nf Judge James
B. Wells Delegations from alI Valley
towns, and prominent people from all
over the state were in Brownsville for
the funeral. The younger son. Robert
{. Wells, WI was in West Virginia,
was met nt Harlingrn and rushed here
IN a fast car. Up until the time he ar
rived. the remains were lying in the
chamber, and old friends said that the
beloved judge locked more natural than
he had for his several months of ill-
ness. When Robert Wells arrived about
l;40 NJ and members 0f the American
Legion placed the bedy IN the caskct.
and friends were allowed to view the
remains.
Tie procession formed at The home.
with the American Legion post forming
the escort OF honor. followed Nv mem
hers Of the Brownsville Bar Association
In body. The cortcge. which was of
the largest ever witnessed in Browns
Vile pruct edcd 10 the Sacred Heart
Catholic church. where the funeral
services were conducted by Father
Frigon- From the church the remains
were borne to the city cemetery, where
the remains were laid Co rest i'm thc
family burial ground.
lnterment was made just at dusk, and
the services were concluded BY Ian
tern light The group M mourners and
close friends and the thaong Of friends
~ q background, lighted NV the four
old fashioned street lnnterns held nt tAr
corners of the grave by friends uf the
deceased made very Impressive scene.
Floral offerings from hundreds wv
friends were heapcd upon the mound.
and the entire burial lot was filled
with the flowers Numerous flcral de-
signs came from distant friends.
III addition to the thronEs of Browns
viIlF and Valley people present, many
prominent people from alI over tho
state gathered 20 ~pay tribute to this
distinguished citizen. Scme 0f the most
eminent members Of the Texas Bar
Association we-e in attendance.
Following ale those serving as pail
bearers; an of whom are prominent
members az the bar In South Texas:
Judge VIM Henry Grain. Jr.. of Cucr0;
Judge Walter Timnn ~ Corpus Chris
Ii: Judge Lucius J. Polg, Or Pharrs
Judge Vclney w. Taylor of Browns
vile, Edward Kleberg Of Corpus Chris
I'll: H B. GAIbrnith on Brownsville
Harbert Davenport. Brownsville.
Thg throng III friends who eSmc 60
Brownsville from aIl parts of the taNe
wss one of the greatest tributqc 1stAt
could he pam TO man, who for 10 long
was prominent in the, upbuildinE of
southwest Texas, and who Figured ao
prominently III the affairs VI his state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
Girl Anarchist Given
Release By Paris Court

PARIS, Dec. 24-Germaine Bethon.
girl anarchist. was acquitted BY q jury
v'a.y on a-tnargc of killing Marius
Plateau. q reporter for the royalist
newspaper L'Action Franchise. last
January.
The conclusion of the public prosrcu-
tors speech stirred the audience deep.
Isl After saying he saw no place for
extenuating ciscumstanc. 5, he added:
The mcthsr ~ the dead asks you, gen
slemen r. th ejury. through me to
grant such circumstances 10 the muir
deress Of her son. So grant Them. but
yiv. firm, clear and just We dict"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
Official Weather Reports


Brownsville and vicinity: Probably
clouJS tonight; colder with frost If
weather clears; Tuesday are baLly fair.
East Texas: Probably fair tonight;
somewhat colder in south portion; frost
in south portion If weather clears. Tues
day fair; somewhat warmer in north
portion. Light to moderate north to
northeast winds on the coast.
Weather Conditions
A high pressure area attended by
rather cold weather extended from the
north Pacific coast 70 the southern
Rocky mountain states. thence east
ward into the Gulf states. Moicrtcly
low pressure prevailed along the Cans
dian border and off the north Atlantic
coast. Fair weather was general the last
"a hours except for precipitation In the
Atlantic seabonrd states and few light
rains in southern Texas. Temperatures
were about scasonable this morning
over the northern half OF the United
States. and generally suh-normal TO
cold over the southern half.
The lowest readings last night AZ
Texas stations ranged from 20 at Am
arillo t0s9 at Brownsville.
Local Wca her Data
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24

WASHINGTON. dee. 24.--With the
mystery Of the whereabouts Of the list
III 21tO names reported seized dnriug
tie roundup rf alleged members of a.
local bootleggiHg syndicare growing deep
an. investigators ARE said to BIZ working
On Information which They describe a.
pointing othr involvement of one or
more bankers in the financing of the
enterprise.
. The list 81 alleged purchasers. how
ever. remained rhr chief point ~ in-
terest in the investigation a. far a. resi-
dents of the capital were concerned
many If whom felt more competent 10
enjoy the holidays are reading the morn
ing'S newspapers.
The anti-saloon league and the asso-
cialion against the prohibition amend
ment. among others. we're demanding
publ alton of The names and Assistant
District Attorney Presmont had an
nuunccd he would submit them 10 the
grand jury for possible indictments on
conspiracy charges. but police insisted
they had turned over all evidence seized
III the raid tO internal revenue bureau
investigators AMI the latter insisted they
We're not III possession az the list.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
FOUR MEN shot
in RAID MADE ON
BOOTLECCERS.
Roundup Of Alleged Moon
sinners ana Bootleggers
Results in Pitched Battle
at Marion, Illinois

MARION, ILL.,. Dee. 2l.-Four men
were shot. one dangerously. in round
up Of ALLEGED inoonshiners and bootleg
gers in Williamson county Saturday night
and yesterday and today thirteen per-
sons were held in the Franklin county
Jail at Benton, and sixty two were at
nberty under bonds ranging from 5000
TO $1,000 An were charged with the
violating the federal prohibition law.
The raiders were led by q. ]. Simmons
of Washington. II. G.. who was sent here
by prohibition director Haynes. About
400 ku kinx klansmcn are said to have
assisted i'm the raids. which were con-
Quoted without the knowledge Of county
authorities.
Ammeto Terhercho Of Freeman, il in
fhe hospital at West Frankfort. shot in
the head. stomach and back. Three
others were treated for superficial bullet
wounds at West Frankfort.
Otis Clark. the first man indicted ia
connection with the IIerin mine killings,
was among those. arrested.
The raiders swooprd down un a mum
Der Of towns almost simultaneously.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
TO BE SUNG AT THE
WHITE HOUSE TONIGHT

WASHINGTON, Dee, 2i.-All gates cs
tfc White Hcusc grounds will he tn
open tonight while Christmas carols
are sung ~ the north entrance of the
executive mansion.
. Mrs. Coolidge. wife Of thr president.
was the moving spirit in having the old
cus.tm revived. ami III her invisstion
the public viii take part in the celebra-
t;0n.
tn vested choir Of the First Congre-
rational church. where the president
and II. Coolidge worship, will lead the
singing. Musicians from The marine
band will assist.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
MANY INJURED TN
RAILROAD ACCIDENT

CINCINNATI. Dec. 2i.-A score Of
men were hurt today when work train
in which they were riding was side
swiped by switch engine in the West
Sharon yards Of The Big-Ftur RAILROAD
yards near Sharonvillc. Ohio. today.
Most Of the victims were only slightly
hurt AMI none Is believed "a have suf-
ferd serious injury.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
GREENvILLE GIRL SHOT
(By The Associated Press)

GREENNII.i.E. Texas. Dee. n
Miss EstclIc Davis. IL. daughter of Mn.
and Mrs. W. II. Davis. living about t-seven
miles southeast of here. was killed today
when n pistol her father was cleaning
was. discharged accidentally. She fell
at her fathers feet. Davis j. prasiratcd
and was brought here for medical atten-
finn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
FAT PURSE NEEDED TO
PURCHASE CHRISTMAS
CHEER IN PARIS CAFE

PARIS. Dec. 2f.--It will take
f.t pure 10 partske az onc Of The
tradi ionzi Christmas eve supEcrs At
anv of the thousand and one res
taurants in Paris tonig.f. The hum
blcs cafe II asking 25 francs for a
mcagrc feast. with wine extra.
Those establish mems shat adrer-
fise 'a-z music are charging 280
francs for a rcpast. the chief feat
CT which In portion Of turkey. un-
.companied b. cranberry, or any
sstcr sauce.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
THIEVES CHLOROFORM
WATCHDOG AND STEAL
BIG STOCK OF LIQUOR

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 2i.-Aftcr
cAiorcforming u watchdog. bandits
robbed the home Of Cr0asdale Knott
al Glcnside. suburb. of liquors said
10 be worth Sil. 900 late Saturday
night. ID became known today. The
bandits in Lheir flight. dropped ss.500
i'm bonds taken frrm "A desk.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
FROST WARNING Is
ISSUED TODAY BY,
WEATHER BUREAU

The following frost warning for
the Valley was issued this morning
by TIE u. s. Weather Bureau:
"iauiicn - advised against frost
tonight an the Valley. While the in
ars.icns are fer mere CT less cloud
incss night, there IL a possibility Of
iiis wea CT clearing in the event Of
which there would be general frost -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-24
Shortage Of Over S65,000
Found in Drainage District
Funds When Special Audit
Treasurers' Books is made

A warrant for the arrest D. George r.
LlrcSettsr, county treasurer OF HidalgO
county, will doubtless bc issued today or
ttm1rErw. according 10 information re-
ceived this morning by telephone from