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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27

as Brownies, and Audrey Scott as a
Christmas Fairy, the other schol-
ars all taking part. There was a
nice treat by the teacher and she re-
ceived several nice presents from
the pupils.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Holshu of
Marietta are the guests OF the lat
ter's mother Mrs. Cora Phillis.
Carl Marshonn of GAINESVILLE is
spending a few days at home
Several from here who are en-
ployed in GAINESVILLE, have arrived
home to spend Christmas at their
homes.
Arthur Hosom and daughter Elsie.
are the guests of his parents J. p.
Hosom and wife.
George Marshonn who had his
arm so seriously injured is getting
better slowly, but his arm remains
very sore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Garrett Wis
tied recently at the home of his
father David Garrett, and other rel
atives. They will leave his week
for California where they will re-
side.
An organ was purchased for the
Hosom school with proceeds from
the social which was held there.
Raymond Rollison is moving to
the tenant house on the c. A. Buck
farm.
Mrs. Frank Mummey received
word Saturday of the death of her
mother Mrs. Richardson, who re-
sided near McKendree.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
STOCKPORT RT. 2

There was a community Christ
mas tree at the grange hall Mon
day evening, Dec. "a.
Quite number were present at
the entertainment at Hosom's school
Friday afternoon. There was a
fine tree and speaking and singing
by the pupils. Gerald Scott as Santa,
Sheldon Ryan and Junior Graham
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
IS
PLANNED TO SUPPLANT
FALLEN GERMAN CABINET
(By The Associated I'ress.l

BERLIN. Oct with the retire
ment OF Chancellor Stresemann's coali
tion cabinet. there il talk of the estab
lishment ~ n civilian dictator. supported
by martial law. Streseman himself
j. spoken Of in some quarters as well
fitted TO take over such an office.
President Ebert and Chancellor Strsse
mann are believed 70 view the outcome
with satisfaction. in that il brought an
end 10 the traditional system Of com-
promise and political bartering with
which the previous crisis was patched up.
Stresemann's statements 10 the press
indicate thar he proposes constructing
a cabinet with limited number OF min
listers. invested with semi-dictatorial au
thority. to put drastic relief measures
into effect without waiting Parliament
airy sanction.
The points Of divergence upon which
the socialistic and bourgeoise parties be-
came deadlocked and which ultimately
occasicned the cabinets collapse have
been eliminated from the situation. in as
much as Stresemann refused 10 yield on
them. and il Is taken for granted that
Germany's powerful socialistic party IL
about to enter life and death struggle.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
BOUT CALLED OFF
MOB THREATENS
FIGHT CHAMPION

COLUMBUS, Ga. Oct. "A squad Of
police this morning endeavored TO dis
pcrse a gathering Of about 200 fight
fans N front of local hotel where
Mike McTigue Of Ireland. light heavy
weight champion Of the world was
nursing ian inpcffectly healed frac
tur Of the bone his left thumb. A
championship fight between McTigue
and young Stribbing. Macon high
school boy was scheduled for this af-
ternoon but was called off early this
morning after doctors discovered thai;
Net gue's thumb was injured. Officers
called more reinforcements as pre-
caution.
Placards with the champions photo
graph on a yellow background were cir
culstcd in the business section. No
open threats were made against the
champion or his manager.
McTigue at noon announced that he
was ready Ia fight Stribling. The de-
cision came after a conference with doe
tors and lawyers. and an agreement was
reached that in the event Stribling de-
feated McTigue return fight would be
allowed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
RAIN ANDLACK OF
MATERIAL DELAY
HIGHWAY WORK

Progress on the concrete highway con-
struction work has been curtailed during
the past two weeks BY almost daily rains
and by shortage Of material. The
paving machine working between San
Benito and Barrcda has not worked ".
full day i'm over 0 week. while on the Ia
Feria end there has been less rainfall.
but shortage OF material and cement
has slowed MP the work M.
During the period on high water. whru
freight service was discontinued for
several days on the branch line. the ma "
terial on hand was used up. and the
supply has never been increased suf-
ficiently.
Work on the Brownsville end Of the
highway will be completN by the first
II November II no further trouble de-
velops n only about mile and quarter
remain 10 be completed. A little over
three miles remain to be laid on the La
Feria end. but a both machines will Be
put to work on this section as soon rs
the Brownsville section Il completed. the
work will be speeded up.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
TEXAS RICH IN
MINERAL WATERS

AUSTIN. Texas, Oct. 4.-Texas Is
rich in mineral waters. n the results of
a statewide survey OF mineral water
production made by the bureau of eco
nomic geology Of the state university
and the u. s. Geological Survey. are an
indication. The stat sites collected by
the two departments show that during
1922 the state sold 3o7.f7s gallons Of
production was sold or valued at over
$4,000.
The survey was conducted for the
university by DR.. J. A. Udden. head OF
the economic geology department Many
ends of mineral waters are included In
the list investigated. The department
will conduct an inquiry into the 1928
production also.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
COnUiCtS B0yyiC0ded in
Dining Hall Hold Guard
OF Penitentia,y at Bay

break Though their improvised de-
fense. They were still in state OF
siege az nm carly hour this afternoon.
Apparently the convicts are conser-
wing ammunit on for their automatic
pistols waiting for some move on the
part of the besiegt RS
Throughout the long hours OF the
morning no move was made on either
side. each wait ng for the Other to make
start Prison guards are stationed
about the barricaded building. at want
age points. and reinforced by members
of Troop &, National Guard Machine
Company and citizen riflemen. Two
machine guns are trained upon the
buildings. Plans have been made to
maintain steady machine gun fire
upon the building. and. at an opportune
momg ut TO rush the build ng with
guards and state soldiers. who number
more than a hundred.
Guard Hodge Cunningham was killed
in the e rst fusilado of shots from the
convcts. Gilbert who was shot down
in the rush, lay for six houls n the
spot whore he fell. his fellow guards
being unable to even respond TO his
pleas for water. A prisoner finally took
him water and wanted to carry him to
safety, but the wounded man was afIaid
ho would be killed n doing SO. The
wounded man at last managed to drag
himself out of the range of the con
victs' pistols.
The convicts. Monte Walter OF Louis
Vile. Lawrence Gu efith of Mayfield.
and Harry Ftnland Of Covington or
Newport. started the attempt to escape
in the shirt factory. where over forty
convicts were at work. They suddt My
seized the guard. Gillihan. and tied
him. then. with automatic pistols in
their hands fled. { ring at every guard
they saw. Guards came running from
all parts OF the prison and directed a
heavy fire upon the convicts. who man
aged 10 run into the dining room.
closing the doors and barricad ng them.
The alarm soon brought armed aid, and
IN, conyicts were cut off from escape
! and suri ounded. There capture or death
j. but question of time.
A barrage directed against the ptni-
tentiary dining hall was laid down by
% national guardsmen and thirty five
pr son guards. Machine guns swept the
hall until 1900 rounds were eNhausted q.
The three desperadoes fired twelve
shots in return.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
RESIDENT TAX ROLLS SHOW
BIG INCREASE IN VALUATION
OVER LAST YEAR RENDITION

An increased valuation of approximately
Sl3OO.OOO over last years valuations
il shown in the resident tax rolls ~ the
county for next year. which have just
been completed by the county assess
or's office. The nonresident. unrender-
cd. railroad and banking rolls have not
been completed but the total valuation IN
expected to reach $2J.O0O.0O0. Last
years total valuation was $.,3 ..26.J52.
The total valuation on resident prop
erty. including both real and personal,
a. shown BY the new rolls il $ia21 100.
a against $1l.OSi.:i5 for last year.
This increase u due for the most part
TO readjustment Of tax values. the as
SCISSOR states. and the only property on
which the valuation has been increased
materially j. the property along 'the
concrete highway. There has been no
material change in the valuation as
sessed against city property and prop
erty away from the highway.
An interesting feature II the new rolls
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
A. AND M. STUDENTS
TO QUIT TENT CITY
tbs The Associated Press.

COLLEGE STATION. Texas, Oct. A.
The A. and NJ. college tent" city j. be
ing abandoned. The tents, VIII ch were
loaned to the school last year by tn,
government to accommodate an over
flow Of students. are being replaced by
bungalows. These new temporary struc
lures will take care Of the excess stud
ents this year.
Work is under way on completing
eighty-eight of the miniature homes. II
is estimated that 300 students " II be
housed in this way. The enrolment Of
the college for the present term has
passed the 1000 mark. making il i'm
possible 10 accommodate all the stud
cnts in school dormitories.
The tents were no longer scrviccablc.
according to Pres dent W. Il. Bizzeli.
The new structures will be more com
Portable and satisfactory for student
quarters. il is said. They are being put
up at the rate of about ten a day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04

il the assessment of 34sT poll taxes.
against 24s5 for last year. This in
crease H. due largely 20 an effort on the
part of the assessor to include man $
wife in assessing for poll taxes. as II
permitted by law. The number OF poll
taxes paid will of course be much larger
than this figure. because many poll taxes
will be paid that are not included in the
assessments.
The property included In the rolls.
which represents only property rendered
and il not complete. consists of mules
to the number Of 1914. valued at $751;
49,: cattle. sJJS. valued at $t4G.6DJ;
9O2 sheep. worth $9O5; 1917 goats
rendered at $lJ35; 500 hogs. total value
4l0J. Twenty-one dogs were rendered.
and the value given as 1915.
Only a4O9 vehicles OF NIL sorts were
rendered for taxation. but q check win
increase this number. the tax-assessor
states. a. more than 300 automobiles
alone have paid registration fees
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
OPEN NEW EATING
HOUSE AT HARLINCEN

HARI.INGE\. Texas, Uct. 4.--The
Van Noy eating house has opened for
business and the Rotary and kiwanis
Clubs Of the city this week held their
weekly banauets at that place. The Nj
wants club met in the ir weekly banquet
Tuesday and the Rotary Club held theirs
Wednesday noon. The Van Noy man
agement stated to the Harlingen public
that their place was 10 be considered n
local cafe and that the Uarlingen
public was most cordially invited to dine
with them nj any and all times.
The members Of the Rotary and hi
wants clubs are high in their praise for
the service and the quality Of the food
served at their respective banquets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
TWO INDICTED FOR
ALLEGED DAMAGE TO
WOMAN'S REPUTATION
nv The Associnted Press !

CHICAGO, Oct 1.-Two Chicago men.
both negroes are reported 10 he named
in "a trre bill charging conspiracy after
Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes had testified
before the grand jury today conc rn-
ing her charges Of consr racy 70 ruin
her reputation in connection with the
New York divorce suit filed bv her
r,.sh-rd. W. y. y. Stokes. wealthy ho-
tel man.
Mr.. Siogcs charges that her husband
r'f~mpi 4 70 gather false evidence
which tended 20 show that she was the
hah..uo cf motor Gus Chicago resort
prior 20 her 1rriage.
Tho two negroes are alleged 10 have
solicited false affidavits concerning
Ms. Stokes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
WILL NOT CERTIFY
PAYMENT OF DAMAGE
TO BOYS PARENTS
..v The AsSortnfed Press.

AUSTIN. Texas. Oct. THAT the
legislature was without authority to ap-
propriatc $500 ~ r. w and Amelia
Thames IN payment # expenses and
damages sustained a. the result of the
death of their son. Dell Thames while
an inmate in the juvenile training hool
~ Gainesville in 1921. the Attorney Gen
erals department has advised the state
comptroller. advising that he not certify
the account for payment.
The ease resulted from the alleged
brutality ~ III. q. Twymnn. military in
structor Following the boys death.
Twyman was convicted and sentenced
To the pcnitcntiary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
tBy The Associated Press. J

EDDYNlLLE. KY Oct. i-V B. Mat
tingly. the guard in the Western Ken
tucky penitentiary here. who was
wound by the convict Monte Walters
and two companions yesterday III their
frens ed dash to escape from the pris-
on died in the prison hospital early to
day. The three convicts killed Hodge
Cunningham. one Of the prison guards,
fatally wounded Mattingly, and shot
W. NJ. Gilbert and W. =. Gill han. also
prison guards. in their desperate at
tempt to shoot their way TO freedom
They barricadcd themselves in the din
ing room. where they were cornered
- sterday afternoon. and no effort was
made last night OF tbs morning to
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
SCHOOLS OF COUNTY
NOT ELIGIBLE FOR
RURAL SCHOOL AID

No schools in Cameron county are eli
gible 10 receive rural aid from state
funds this year. according to County
Superintendent kennamer. a. the new
regulations for the distribution Of the
fund prescribe that aid shall only be
granted to schools which maintain a %
cent tax. and which must have additional
help To run for eight months. All the
schools in this county which have voted
such a tax. will have sufficient funds
without aid from the state 20 run the
full eight months or longer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
TradesDa Next Tuesday
Promises to Break Record
For Bargain Day Events

Brownsville's next Trades Day y-Tues-
day. Octobtr 8. will break all records
for bargain & wing in this city is the
prediction Of the committee which has
made arrangements for the event All
plans for the Trades Day were compct
cd last week with the completion of the
athletic program. 10 bc held at Forb
Brown parade grounds, and the com
mittte members state they feel assur-
cd that the Trades Day will be the most
successful ever held in the city.
The coming Trades Day will be the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
OIL FRAUD CASES
AGAIN UP BEFORE
Fl. WORTH COURT

FORT WORTH. texas. Ort. 4 Sub
poenas have been issued for more than
hundred government witnesses to apo
pear during the hearing of thirteen oil
fraud eases set for October II. The de-
fense expected 20 have three times the
numLer ~ Witnesses called b. the gov
crnment. Some will be called from other
states. particularly III the case of Dr
Frederick Cook. former arctic explorer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
QUESTION SUBJECT OF
SCHOLASTIC DEBATES

AUSTIN. Texas. Oct. Resolved that
the United States should join the
League of Nations is the question for
the University Of Texas Inter scho
uc League debate for 1928 1924. Infor.
nation regarding the League and ar
gumcnts for each side Of the debate are
contained in bulletin which has just
been published by the University Press
and will b, distr butcd to all higa
school students and other persons in
terested IN the debate. m addition to the
arguments. the bulletin also contains
a list Of sources from which supple
mcntary material may tie secured
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
COUNTY ENGINEERS APPOINTED

LAREDO. Tex. Oct. I'm ACCOUNT
of the extensive highway construction
work in Webb County and the fact that
the quartermilIion dollar bonds 10 be
used in putting bituminnuS toppings on
three of the county highways have been
sold and work will begin shortly. the
commissioners court Wednesday APP
pointed Edmund !. Foster and his as
sistant. j. II. Zachry. both n county
highway engineers Of Webb county, both
engineers having equal ranking.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
TWO ADDED TO
PROHIBITION
FORCES HERE
Treasury Department Sends
Two Additional Men To
Assist Sheriff Robertson
Rounding Up Bootleggers

Actirg on request from Sam Rob
ertson, Sheriff Of Came. on County
through Honorable John y. Garner
congr ssman from this district. two
plain clothes. federal officers have be,n
a gned to Cameron County in an e.
.oit 10 round up an viola,ors Of the
Nrohihition laws. Il was announced by
The sheriff this morning One of these
Officers is already al work. and the
other will report 70 the sheriff " thin
the next few days.
According TO MI. Robertson. 4, IN mon
viii 30 plain clothes men. ana they will
be transferred as often as their identf-
~ become sknown.
Sheriff Robertson requt sted Mr.. Gar
ner. representative from tn : district
several weeks ago to attempt to secure
the ass stance of the Treasury Depart
mcnt IN stopping liquor traffic on the
border. a. the county law enforcement
office r. weie too few in number 10
handle the situation completely. In
answering the request. A. ". Mellon.
Secretary OF the Treasury. endorses the
efforts TO enforce the prohb tion laws
on the border. and pledges the support
Of his department. His letter to Mr.
Garner follows:
Hon. John NJ Garner.
Uvalde. Texas.
Nv dear Mr.. Garner.
have your letter of August -. 1928
with which YOU transmitted commu-
nic-tior addressed to you ~ Col. Sam
Robs rtson. Sheriff cf Cameron County,
relative 70 prohibition enforcement IN
that county. and requesting that two
Officers who can speak Spanish be sen;
TO his assistance from this department.
notice that YOU heartily concur in
the request Of Colonel Robertson for
III assistance. am pleased 10 inform
you that | have given careful consid-
Grafton 10 this matter and that favora-
BILE action will be taken to assign two
Officers to assist Colonel Robertson IN
the enforcement of the prohibit on laws
in that county. Your interest in regard
to law enforcement. especially along
the Mexican border in your state where
conditions are most difficult j. apple
ciated.
Sincerely yours,
A. W. Mellon,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Sheriff Robertson states that with
this additional help. his department ~ II
make It Increasingly difficult for liquor
smugglers 20 operate, "a IN Ms op nion.
every bootlegger is a potential murderer
and thief
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
SECURE PERMITS FOR
HUNTING in MEXICO

Permission Ia hunt in Mexico must be
secured from the secretary Of agricul-
;urc. according "a Mexican Consul Ulloa
and not from the secretary Of state. as
was stated in the Herald several days
ago. Application should be made 10 the
agent mt Matamoros. Nillareal Cara.
several weeks in advance he states.
The Mexican hunting season opened
October 1.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
PEcANs BEING GATHERED

ERACKETNlI.LE Texas. Oct. A.
The gathering of the pecan crops in
Kinney County will be completed "
the middle of the present month. accord
ing To Indications. Several thousands
of pounds of pecan have been gathered.
and II is expected the total will be
around 100000 pounds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
BURIED ALIVE nine
DAYS ENTOMBED MEN
ESCAPE FROM mine
(By The Associated Press J

(By The Associated Press.)
FALkiRk. Scotland. Oct. a.
Buried alive for nine days. five Of
forty-one miners entombed by an
explosion In a coal pit here were
rescued today. The men were
brought To the surface in fairly
good condition. This remarkable es-
cape has raised the hopes Of rela-
tives OF the others imprisoned.
The first thing that the rescued
men asked for was cigarettes. The
miners said that they had to exist
on water. after the first day when
the bread supply gave out.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
Setting Hen Hides
- - - - -
Liquor Instead of
- - - - -
Eggs; Arrest Man

BRECkENRIDGE. Texas, Oct. a.
y cause he tut bottles Of hquor instead
Of eggs under setting hens. Phi Daw-
son was given three years in the peni-
tent.ary by jury vest, day after -
hours delibcrat.on. Bottles of liquor
which a constable swore he took from
under hens Dawson's poultry house.
wer, produced in district court here as
evidence. Dawson was charged with pos
ses ing intoxicating liquor for purpos
es Of sale
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
SEVENTEEN INJURED
LUMBER TRAIN WRECK

1IDI*TD\. Texas. Oct. 4 No lives
were lost in the wreck If the Kirby
Lumber Company log train near SilShee
Yesterday. according to n statement this
morning issued by John II. Kirby. based
on reports from the scene of the wreck
Five were injured seriously aud twelve
slightly hurt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
G0LIAD HAS HEALTH WORKER
DIV The Assncinted Press.

GOlIAn. Texas. Oct a. Miss Dorn-
thy lIanigan If Detroit. Mich has been
employed hy the Red Cross and other
social agencies ~ public health worker
and nui,ition cxpcrc in Goliad county.
Miss 1langau will visit nj the schools
e the county and give advice on health
aueStinnS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
COURT TEST OF
OKLA. ELECTION
THIS AFTERNOON
(Ry The Associated Press)

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. Oct. a.
Hearing on the injunction action
brought by members of the legislature
to prevent Governor Walton or hfs rep
rcsentatives from interfering with ef-
forts to hold an impeachment session,
way for which was paved BY Mondays
= lection. which was set for this morn
ing. was postponed unit this after
noon ~ agreement Of counsel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
INCREASED GASOLINE
PRICE PREDICTED BY
THE OILMEN'S ASSN.
Especial to The Herald)

CHICAGO. Oct. i.-t;asoline will cost
more this winter. and win still be higher
in the spring. according 10 opinions cx-
pressed M the convention of the Amer
lean oil Mems Association. The reasons
given were that oil production would de-
crease surplus stocks would be wiped
out aud small independent producers
~ forced out of business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
ST. LOUIS AIR RACE
is FORMALLY OPENED
(By The Associated Press.)

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 4.-The flying field
here formally presented to the army.
navy and post office department and
civilian flyers here this afternoon an
elaborate ceremony, also marking the
formal open n. gof the international
races. Walter Il. Lee Of Dayton. Ohio.
won the first event with an average
time Of 9S3l miles per hour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
PICKERS PAID $3.50.

CAMERON. Texas. Oct. THE at
tractivc price of $3.50 100 for cot
ton picking has about depopulaf"d
cameron of her colored people. The
gins are all crowded and run up into
the night Saturdays bring the negroes
IN b, the hundreds and the merchants
de- a ruching business
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-04
FREE HEALTH CONFERENCE
CRv Tho AsSociatcd press.l

SAN ANTONIO Texas. Oct. IA
free health conference fcr the MARI
foreign born chiliren in San Antonio.
will he held here October -, Z" -.
The conference i part Of general
program for better health being carried
nn among the foreigners II j. spon-
sored bv the state health department
in cooperation with local agencies.