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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
RACE TRACK HAS ALL
FACILITIES OF THE
.COUNTRY'S LARGEST

The la RnSita race track has nil IT,
facilities 0f the largest tracks OF ght
United States. and the track Itself j.
above the average. nc ording 10 Joseph
Drnee 0f birmingham. Ala. who nc
tended the inaugural races yesterday.
The track viii prove a big thing for
brownsville and Matamoros." he con-
tinued. land il was surprise 90 me 70
find such facilities and such perfect
track
Mr.. Dennec stated that he had at
various times visited mosI Of the largest
tracks III The United States. ani that
there are none or them which provided
better races or better facilities for spec
tators than were offered AT the La
KoSi;a track ye~ erslay.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
ORGANIZING SENATE
COMMITTEE BLOCKED
BY SENATOR WHEELER

WASHINGTON, ID. c. Dec. 10.-The
organization M senate committees was
blocked today by Senator Wheeler,
democrat. cf Montana. who objected
when Senator Lodge, the republican
leader. offered the usual resolution
embodying committee selections made
hy the majority and minority organiza-
tions.
The measure went over until tomor-
row. under the rules Senator May
field Of Texas was appointed a MEM
her of the Interstate Commerce Com
mittee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
CORGAS STEAM PLANT
SALE INVESTIGATION
ASKED BY M'KELLAR

WASHINGTON. -. q. Der. l0.-A
senate investigation a. ~ whether the
secretary of war had legal right - sell
the GorgaS steam plant al Muscle
shoals. Ia the Alabama Power Com
pany, II proposed ia resolution of-
ferel to-day hv Senator Mrkellar, demo
crai. of Tennessee.
Another resolution by Mckellar would
arcep the offer OF Henry Ford for the
lease AM final par haSc of Muscle
Shoals.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
BELIEVE AMNESTY
WILL BE GRANTED
BY PRES. COOLIDGE

WASHINGTON. n g.. Dee H.
Representative Berger. socialist. of Wis
conSin. after a conference with PreSi-
dent toolidgr tolay. Snid that hc had
reason a. believe thar all of the 32 inn
prisonei yiolaors of war laws would be
granted amnesty by the president be-
fore Christmas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
0bregon Confident Revolt Soon Suppressed
COOLIDGE ma MES
NEGRO FOR CUSTOM
JOB AT N. ORLEANS

WASHINGTON. ID. &. Dec. L.
The name of Waller Cohen of New
Orleans. negro republican leader.
was sent 10 the senate .oday ~
President Coolidge % be comptrolI-
cr OF customs Of the New Orleans
district. dcspic The protests made
70 him a few hours previous by the
two Louisiana senators.
The appointment of Cohen was or
iginally proposed by President Hard
ing, hu. Vas refused BY the senate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10

winner was the favorite, and won
easily.
The third race, for three year
olds and upward, quartermiIes- was
won by Whiskey Pete. with Spot
and Maggie May second and third.
WhiSkey Pcte's time was .25. The
winner was the favorite. and after
a good start, led the field by fair
margin.
The fourth race was FOR six fur
longs, with S400 purse. Joe Nu-
gent was favored to win, but Royal
Johnnie took the lead shortly after
the horses left the post, and held H.
Nugent was close second. This
race was the big upset Of the day.
The time Of the winner was :2l 2-5.
The fifth race, distance OF four
furlongs. proved to be the feature
race of the day, when Baltimore,
the favorite, won from Bobby Schott
BY neck, in a thrilling finish. The
time was so. Little Buck finished
third.
The sixth and last race was for
a mile and 20 yards. and was won by
Tough and Tight from Canute by
several lengths. The start was very
poor in this race. The time was
1853.
Track in Good Shape
Many comments were heard
among the large crowd Of spectators
on the track and the excellent ia
cilities which have been provided.
The large grandstand was well
patronized. and the condition OF
the track. which was pronounced by
race fans to be one of the fastest
in the country, was a surprise 10
those who had not already seen the
work which has been accomplished
at La Rosita by the international
Amusement Company.
The races put on were replcte
with thrills, and every moment was
enjoyed BY the big crowd. The bet
ting ring proved very popular,
though there was no heavy plunging.
The bulk of the crowd was made
up Of Valley people, but many rae
ing fans from other parts Of the
country were present, and they were
unanimous in declaring the La Ro-
sta track the best in northern Mex
leo and predicted that it would
eventually be one of the most pop
ular tracks in the country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
BRITISH PREMIER
did NOT TENDER
HIS RESIGNATION

LONDON. Dee. 10.-Prime Minister
Baldwin arrived in London from Che
quara Court soday. and shortly after
ward had I'M audience with THE king M
Tn bingham Palace The Central News
says: Mr.. Baldwin did net tender his
resignation. aud il il understood he will
inform the cabinet tomorrow that he
" prepared ~ retain the rein~ Nj gov
rrnmcnt until parliament meets next
MONTH"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
DALLAS MAN KILLS
WIFE AND DAUGHTER
Then SHOOTS SELF

DALLAS. Texas. Dec. TO- Peyton
Pierce shot and killed his wife. Cora.
and his l.; -year-oId daughter. Ruth. and
probably fatally shot himself AZ the
family home here Today. a. ording' 10 the
police.
brought the girl home from school and
Ted her ~ the bedroom where ~ locked
the doors and fired the fatal shots. lie
Is not expected to live.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
HEAVY FIRE Loss

FAKAGDTLn. Ark. Dec. 1N.--Firf
which destroyed the Hurt WhpIr'saie
Grocery company and threatened orhcf
luildings in the business district u this
town. was borught under control early
Sunday after crn~ing loss eStimnfei
~ $2In.O0n The origin of thr fire has
at been determ:g ed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
WALTON APPEALS FOR
DISMISSAL OF CASE

WASHINGTON. II. g.. Dee. 10 The
appeal from former Governor Walton Of
Oklahoma from the dismissal ~ bis in
junction suit to prevent the Oklahoma
house Il Representatives from proceed
ing with his Impeachment ease was filed
today in the United States supreme
court.
When the rourt NAV reach the ease Is
very unf crfain. the attorneys state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
COTTON DROPS
100 POINTS ON
EAST MARKETS
lBy The Assoeiated Pressl

NEW YORK, Dee. 10.-Thc local cot
ton market today broke 100 ~ 1O2 points
telowo Saturdays close. owing Cd the
weak Liverpool cables and the read
justmeni ideas as TO the next crop esti-
mate.
Liquidation carried the January mar
ket down To 33.7S. and March ~ 800
This latest decline represents a drop
from the seasons highest point ON Nov
ember :;O. The trade here now antiCi-
pafes about 1O.uOOUOO bales ia the
forthcoming government report instead
Of the previous estimates Of from $50.
600 a. ..5NN.OnO bales.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
SENATE TO PASS ON
NOMINATIONS OF PRES.
COOLIDGE THIS WEEK

WASHINGTON. -. g.. Dee. TO-
More than 1000 nominations. including
that IL Frank Kellogg of Minnesota, 10
be ambassador 10 Great Britain, were
sent - the senate today by President
Coolidge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
INVESTIGATION OF
new YORK CENTRAL
WRECK Is STARTED

FORSYTH. ~ ~. Dee. TO- Four
Investigations were launched today into
the cause of the wreck of the New
York Central Twentieth Century
Limited near here yesterday when nine
persons were killed and a number OF
passengers injured. five seriously.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10

HAZELHURST, Ca. Dee. l0.-T J.
Kersey. 45, chief Of police Of Hazel
hurst, was shot and killed here late
Sunday by Warren Waters, 80, who i'm
modiately escaped II an automobile. A
posse is reported to be in pursuit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10

Ccasar Lopez II LARA. governor 81
TaaaHlipas. i a prisoner ii ih- gov
ernmcni forces al Victoria. and al of
southern Tamaulipas is in the hands of
the frdcralS NJ ordinE M reports reach
ipg his section of the border. N u
wcll known here tina; five trains. carry
ing approximately 1000 federal troops.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
ITALIAN PARLIAMENT
ORDERED TO CLOSE

ROME Dec. 1n.--A decree sloSins the
present parliamentary session has been
signed BY King Emanuel. il was officially
announced today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10

A high pressure area Of great magni-
tude and intensity overlies the Rocky
Mountain region and the central states.
IL Is attended By much colder weather,
and SHOWS from The southern Rocky
Mountain states nogtheastward to the
upper Mississippi Valley, and rains
from Texas northeastward to the upper
Ohio Valley. Temperatures were unusu-
ally high this morning over the south
eastern part of the country and along
the Gulf Of Mexico coast, but lather
low throughout the Northwest with in
dications Of decided drop for the en-
tire state Of Texas and the Lower Rio
Grande Valley.
The lowest temperature last night NJ
Texas stations ranged from 2G at Am
arillo to 73 az Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10


MENItO CITY. De-. 10.-The cap.
inrr ~ .Iaiapa. The capital of the state
~ Vera Cruz. was effected SATURDAYS
morning hs ihe rclri forces. officiai
confirmation of the fall of the city hay
ing been received here.
With this single sur e.. Il was A.
clared in OFFICIAL quarters here. the re-
volt headed by General Sanchez. who
favorS the presidential candidaly NJ
~ III Huerta. had reached IT, maximum
development. with the M Irus " the
outbreak ceniered in the city Of Vera
Cruz and In the states Of Guadalajara
and Inlisro.
The defenders ~ the city IL Jalapa.
and that portion of the feferai garrison
which refused 20 join the revoltcrS. re-
tired % the nearby village ~ Oriental
together with 1000 Volunteer agrari>i~ II
who We're poorly equipped
eat the village Of Oriental this badly
organized force is now awaiting rein
f0rcementS
II was off iaIIy reiterated here that
the widespread conspiracy haiched by
the reaciionary and conservative cIc-
meniS supporting Adolfo d. IN IIurrta
IN doomed ~ fall first because n H. not
supported w the popular classes: ser
ond. because the government has beer
able ~ surround the affected districts
with superior forces. third because lhe
~ IN IIncrta elements have failed ~
subordinate the military forces ~ Sar
Luis PoioSi. which would have inter
ruptrd the Mexico City Laredo COM
municniionS.
The government leaders also point ouI
that presiden; Obrcgen. instead of beine
Incapatiaied from illness. showed sur.
priSing and unexpected energy ia plac.
ing himself IN active leadership " thf
campaign against the revolierS
The War Department is disinclincd to
reveal the military preparations being
takca against Gtne,al Sanchez, whose
forces captured Jalapa. the capital of
Vera Cruz. Saturday, or against Gcner-
al Estrada, former secretary OF war.
who has rev0ltcd in the state OF Jalis
co. X was stated. however that enough
troops were being concentrated in both
zones 10 dominate the situation.
Flat dcnial was made 20 the asser-
tion emanating from Vera Cruz. in
which General Sanchez was quoted a.
saying that his forces numbered $4,000.
II Is declared here that the maximum
number Of troops under command of
the rebel leader i less than half that
IL claimed.
President Ohregon. accompanied by
his staff. left Mckee City sunday for
Irapun;o for the purpose ~ reviewing
division Or troops with which Amaro
is preparing to begin his advance against
the rcbellious forces ia .Iali~co under
command Of General Estrada. former
secretary of war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
MEXICAN CAPITAL SHOWS
NO UNEAS|NESS; FEDERALS
REPORTED IN VICTORIA

MEXCo CITY, Dee. ofhe War Department
sucd Sunday afternoon that Victoria, the
Of Tamaur of federal The
statcmeE When Colonel Guerrero Victoria. the
capitol Of Tsmaulps Sunday,
q dc n ucrta fled dgucd presumably the de Ia ucr
tias General Pl4s Of held
prisoner Tampco, where everything
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
REBEL FORCES
FROM VERACRUZ
NOW ADVANCING
General Sanchez Headquar-
ters Announces Advance
ment toward Mexico City;
Follows Line OF Railway

VERA Cruz. Mexico. Der. l0.-Thc
insurgent troops have left Vera Cruz
under orders for an advance toward
Mexico City. according a. an anonuncc-
ment made this morning at the head
quarters Of General Sanchez. command
or OF the forces supporting de Ia Hucrta.
Al various points along the Inter
oceanic railway. the statement said. they
will be Joined BY other coniingents Of
the rebel army. and the united forces
will then proceed toward the capital,
advancing from two directions. II j.
estimated here at least 10000 troops are
available for the government.
According 10 reports received here Il
large detachment of Obrcgon troops
were defeated last night in a SSirmiSh
In The Nayarit territory.
Adolfo de la Huefta issued state
ment this morning in which he charges
that President Obregon backs 4 the pres
idential candidacy of General Gales
with the object of assuring for him
self through the latter the me ium for
his reelection. which the nation rejects
and The laws condemn.
The charge Is condemned in per-
ecnal arraignment OF the president. in
corporated in de la Huerta's manifes-
10 setting forth his program.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Rain and
much colder tonight and Tuesday.
East Texas: Rain ia south and rain or
snow in north poriit tonight and Tues
day. Much colder toight; probably
fitexing in north po tion; colder in
south portion Tuesday. Moderate 70
flesh northerly winds On the coast and
stiong northerly winds in north portion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10

LAREDO, Texas. Dec. i0.-The mill
tary forces Of Nuevo Laredo took over
that city Sunday morning at l o'clock
end the entire city was placed under
maifial law All de la Huerta officials
were deposed and substituted by Obrc-
Con men. Reports state that General
Yiertado also was relic Numerous
rumors were aflont regarding troops
concentrating near Victoria and Gucr-
zero for the purpose Of attacking Nne-
va Laredo. The establishing Of martial
law in that city was done very quietly
and without any demonstration.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10

CHIHUAHUA CITY. Mexico. De-.
1o--The military authorities have or
dcred the patrols throughout the north
ern end Of the state 10 investigate the
report that General Rodriguez has cross
e'i he Rio Grande with body Of men
and Is now threatening the city of Juarez
General Rodriguez headed an uprising
q year ago between chihuahua City and
Juarcx. and was successful Ia preventing
rail traffic between the two cities for
several hours. The last heard frcm him
was i'm El Faso. where. il was stated.
he had been arrested upon the charge
of violating the neutrality laws.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10

NOGALES. Ariz. Dec 10.-Two tfou-
Sand Yaaui indians are threatening tc
20 on the wa-path in protest against
the Mexican governments action in
withdr; Y ing financial support and re-
dGcing their rat;cns, according to ad-
vices received here today from Hermo-
sillo.
The Indians who have been stationed
at Bacstete on the Yaaui river are re-
ported 20 be entering the mountains.
EAGLE PASS. Texas. Dec. 1O.-Tor-
cuator de la Huerta. the customs in
spector II TNdras Negras, Coahuila. .
cousin % General he Ia Huerta. has been
placed in jail there. Il was announced
today. The order fon his arrest came
from Mexico City, Il was stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10
Wire and Nails

Your orders Shipped Same Day
As Received. Prices Right
ALAMO IRON WORKS
San Antonio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-10

III TO Is b. p. Fairbanks Morse
and Kreuger Atlas OIL Engines
In stock Centrifugal Pumps.
W. H. Putegnat Co
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-29
PITTSBURG WOMAN
BELIEVES HER HUSBAND
NET WITH FOUL PLAY
Merchant Had $4,000 Cash
on His Person; Chino
toWn Searched.

New York, Jan. 29.-Mrs. Eva Laut'
man, wife of Mortimer E. Lautman,
general merchandise manager of the
Kaufman department store of Pitts
burg, who disappeared mysteriously
Thursday, believes her husband was
killed or is being held by band of
clever swindlers" who were after $780,
900 in cash he had. she declared upon
her arrival here Sunday.
The police suspect that Lautman IS
the victim OF Chinese, with whom he
came here to deal. The best detectives
Of the city are searching Chinatown for
him. EE
Hartman arrived Tuesday with $780,
600 in cash. and soon afterward cashed
n certified check at the Chase National
bank for $4,000 What he did with
the money is not known. He had. diff
ficulty in getting the. cash in Pittsburg,
Mrs. Lautman. said, as. he had been
ordered. to get the money in small
bills by the men with whom he was to
DEAL g.
Lautman has Travelled extensively in
China, Japan and Korea, and usually
made one buying trip each year to the
Orient.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-29
PARTY CAMPS ON FRO
IN SEARCH FOR BODIES
OF JORGE AND YOUTH
Scour Brush and Drag Rve'
in Mystery of Missing
Peddler.

A searching party composed O. ten
men camped on the Frio riycr. con
tinued to scour the brush in the vicis-
ity of the river between Cotulla and
Pleasanton Monday in an effort to To-
cate the body of Solomon Jorge, Syrian
peddler and his 14-year-old Mexican
companion, who have been missing
from their homes in San Antonio for
several weeks. According to Deputy
Sheriff Wildenthal of LaSalle county,
the search has been in progress Tor
several days. the officers dragging the
river for miles in each direction.
Reports that a man arrested at Sin
ton last week in connection with the
disappearance OF Jorge and his COM
panion. had confessed to having killed
them and taken officers TO the bodies.
were denied by Deputy Wildenthal
Monday. The prisoner the deputy said,
had expressed the belief that the man
and boy had been killed and had been
taken by officers TO the Frio river Sun
day night. In to 10 o'clock Monday,
however. no traces Of the bodies had
been discovered.
The spot near which officers arc
searching is the one where Officers last
week found blood soaked coat and
shirt belonging to the Mexican youth
and an overcoat which had belonged TO
Jorge. At that time they believed fur
Their search would reveal the bodies.
Deputy WiIdenthaI said Monday that
officers would continue their search I'M
til the bodies. are found or until they
are convinced that they are not hidden
in that locality. rE.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-29
WHIP TWO Fo0T-PADS
Intended Victims Use Fists and Route
Would Be Robbers.

Two Mexican foot-pads we're given
a severe whipping when they attempted
a hold-up at 4 10 Sunday morning,
George Quintanelle, 81 Ruiz street,
and Pedro Cervantez. Gil North Pecos
street. intended victims of the strong
arm providers. administered the beat
ing. Notwithstanding the would-be
robbers, were staggered by blows and
one of them at one time was feiled
to the street, both succeeded in making
a getaway.
Quintanella and Cervantez were On
route to their homes and were in the
200 block Morales street, just beyond
the /. G. n. railway tracks. when they
were halted by the two men and their
money demanded.
Quintanella is said to have struck
the man nearest him on the jaw with
hard right hook, sending him reel
ing 10 the ground. Both Cervantez
and Quintanella then doubled up on
the other. showering him with blows.
The latter sought to fight back for a
second, but fled when his companion
caused his attackers to turn their at
tentiou to him. The second man after
being staggered with blows, took to
his heels and raced after his compan-
ion.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-29
"TFiE POOR SWEDE" FORMER
CONGRESSMAN AND REPUTED
POLITICAL BOSS, INDICTED
Fred Lundin, Silent Power Behind Mayor Thompson,
and % Others Named by Jury in Chicago School
Funds Case-Pictureque Figure Rose From
Patent Medicine Hawker to Dictator of
10000 Political Jobs.

haired Swcllc and enlisted his aid as a
pcliIiCal. sp41 binder. Lunhn made
g cd by CAT i3T.Lg a string of L :aciI'ts
- reward. he was given the state
senatorial nomI'a:,cI IN l'cunrratlC
district, and, as result of Republican
landslide, was elected.
He served in the state senate from
1894 to 1898 and became a leader IN
Governor John z. Tanners organia.
ton. That was during the golden age
of Republican politics at Springfield
Same Old Makeup.
Yerkes, the traction magnate, had
retained Lorimer TO aid him in obtain
ing Chicago franchise. LundIn, still
with his cowboy hat. undertaker's coat,
amber goggles and flowing tie, was in
the front of the battle, using his old.
time bally-hoot methods of Juniper
AIDE" days.
Having won further political power
LundiL entered the congressional fight
in 1908 and was elected, serving EYE
term, olIy 20 be defeated. He retired
from public participation in politics
but became silent power in the back
ground. He had met William Hale
Thompson about the time Lorimcr pet
Thompson on the ticket for q membe.
of the county boh-.l CO review, and
saw the possibilities OF big Bill" In
1915. Thompson was elected mayor
and Lundin then became known as tac
controlling power IL Chicago 9olltics.
As "the boss" his methods were pc.
culiarly his own. He remained in the
background. protesting no interest in
politics. He was just poor Swede. =
he said, who wanted to retire TO his
country estate at Antioch.
He never talked of politics for pub
LEGATION, but now and then he came
out OF retirement and made his appear.
ance at political gatherings. still wear
ing the broad-brimmed black hat, black
coat, white shirt, flowing black tie and
amber goggles.
The third count of the Indictment
charged conspiracy to obtain S1,000.00
from the city of Chicago, and the fifth
count charged a conspiracy to obtain
81 100000 from the state Of Illinois.
The thirteenth count charges conspir-
acy for violation of duty in allowing
contracts to be let at the instance of
Lundin. who, with others. was charged
with sharing in the profits.
The fifteenth count of the indict-
ment charged prevention of competition.
The sixteenth charged that S1,000,000
was diverted to the private use of vari-
Gus persons and firms by letting con-
tracts and making purchases at exor.
btant prices. One count covered a con-
tract for school books. another a con-
tract with boiler concerns. and one was
based Don the purchase of monographs
for the schools. Still another count had
to do with insurance deals and others
with purchases of coal and other sup
plies and with handling of school
leases.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-29
CRIPPLED EX-SOLDIER
ATTACKS KINGGEORGE,
LONDON PAPER STATES
But Offender Claims He
Tried to Attract Mon
arch's Attention.
By the Associated Press.

London, Jan. 20.-Wbat is described
by the Evening News as an attempt
to assault King George. was made to-
day by crippled ex-soldier. when King
George and Queen Mary arrived at st.
Pancras station from Sandringham this
morning.
The newspaper says the soldier, who
had been hiding. dashed toward the
royal couple, waving his crutch threat
eningly, and had got within a few yards
of the king, when stopped by the po-
lice.
Accounts by other news agencies de-
scribe the incident merely as the at
tempt of soldier to attract the kings
attention. The soldier himself placed
this construction on the affair.