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Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-08
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COLOMBES STADIUM, Paris,
July 8.-De Hart Hubbard, colored
star from the University of Michi.
gan, won the broad jump in the
Olympic track and field gansss' this
afternoon with a leap Of 7.445 me.
tres. 40 ~ IN
Right on the heels of Hubbard 8
victory, which sent the American
flag up the pole above the score
board and the band to playing the
Star Spangled Banner, Bud
Houser, University Of Southern
California giant, won the shot put
for the United States.
This meant another ten points
and another flag raising. Hubbard S
leap was translated as "a feet, 9
inches. @@T
Ned Gourdin, former Harvard
star, also a negro, was SECOND. Han
sen, Norway, was third; 'runlos,
Finland, fourth; Wihelme, France,
{ fifth. and Mcintosh, England,
sixth. sssss
d. G. A. Love- England, Swop the
ocO meters flnai WIN tne united
States taking thisd, fifth and sixth
places. Lowe $ time was one min,
ute 52 2-5 seconds. s: e. Dneks,
Penn state, won four points forsthq
Unitea States by finishing third
Martin, Switzerland, was second
with Stallard, England, in fourth
place and William b. sRichardson
I.elalM, Stanford amls Ray > Dodge
Oregon .Aggies, taking fifth, and
sixth places respectiveiv forthe I'm
tied States.
Here Are Summaries. rs
The first event on today s pro
gram was trial4ins thch11O- pleters
hurdles in which fha. Vnitet states
expects to pick up some usefu'
points. There were eight heats, two
qualifying for the semifinals.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-08

LOST-At Jacumba Sunday, silver
bar pin, set with 3 Amethysts.
: Notify w. j. Strickland. Cali
113W1. ot2
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-08

ROOM FOR RENT--7o4 State. 1stf
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-08

WA,NTED-Late Honeydew picking
and packing contract. Hermes f.
HaeeKel, T. o. Box 756, Calexico,
Cal. St5
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-08

WA,NTED-,Man and wife. General
ranch work. s'Wife to cook for 3
roen. Good wages. Robert Nc
Clure, Rte 3, Box 96, Ell Centro.
s.. ,4e4T f% St2
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-08

FOB rSALE-Reckwith Piano. / AL
condition. E. +. McP Pherson. Heb
GO STA
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-08

FOR SALE-Pasture for Is head of
stock. Il. f.. johnson, 3H3 miles
west on S. d. Highway and u
mile south. ot5
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-08

ron RENr-{west porch sleeping
rooms. 760 Olive. ,St3
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12
**Keep Jap.
Out Says
Valley Farmer

H. F. Stahl Of the Mosca district
was a renewal" visitor at the Journal
office Tuesday. Mr.. Stnhl Is one of
the good farmers Of this valley and
believes that we should have family
on every quarter of land to do inten-
sive farming hut he says we do not
want the japanese. Mr.. Stahl has a
good line of information on the Jap
question and stated that the colonial
ton of this valley by japanese should
be prevented before they get foot
hold here. "Thc japanese do not live
like we do, they do not think like we
do and they never assimilate American
customs and business methods" said
Mr.. Stahl.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12
Fill that Partisan Ivory Set at Full
ORDINANCE NO. eO6
ANNUAL. APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTE
VISTA. COLORADO:
Section l. That there be and is here
by levied upon each dollar of the as
sessed valuation of all taxable property
within the corporate limits of the City
of Monte Vista, Colorado, In the year
Of 1924, II tax of twelve and two-tcnths
mills on each dollar of said property
for the general corporate purposes of
said city and also one and thrce-tcnths
mills, for interest 1919 Funding Bonds
five-tenths of a mill, for Bond Redemp-
tion Fund: one mill, for 1923 Funding
Bonds Interest and one mill, for Lib
rary purposes. upon each dollar of said
valuation. to cover the fiscal year be-
ginning January /, 1925. and ending
December 81. 1925.
Section .. That out of the revenues
of the said City of Monte Vista for
the said fiscal year from whatsoever
source derived there Is hereby appro-
priatcd the sum Of Twenty-Five Tl.ou
sand. Eight Hundred Dollars for the
purpose Of defraying the necessary gen
eral expenses and liabilities OF the City
Of Monte Vista. Colorado. In said fiscal
year. and the objects and purposes for
which said appropriation is made and
the amount appropriated for each oh,
ject and purpose for the ensuing fiscal
year Is as follows:
Lights and Lighting - 100000
Fire and Sprinkling .---. 100000
Salary --------------..-...-.- 100000
Street and Alley ---.. 10000
Park --.---.-------.-------- 10000
Permanent improvements 10000
General Fund - .aNDm
Introduced and passed first reading
| this Sth day OF December. 1924. ut n
continued regular meeting "f the City
Council Of Monte Vista. Colorado. and
ordered published in The Monte VISTA
journal and Monte Vista Graphic RE
porter"
! APPROVED:
II. +. LAGTE.
| Mayor.
ATTEST:
GEO Il. BOUTWELL,,
City Clcrk.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12

Christmas checks amounting
to several thousand dollars are
being mailed this week to men,
bers of 1924 Christmas Club,
by The Wallace State Bank.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12
T;;;58alif's 80 3liest1 "a
CaevvSA -
TO THE PATRONS OF THE MONTE
VISTA POSTOFFICE:
caevcsh. sss~ - caA,s Rsks

The Postoffice will make every effort
to hande the Xmas mail without con-
gestion or delay, but owing to the
enormous volume this can be done only
with the cooperation Of the public.
Kindly observe the following instruc-
tions: Mail early, wrap, pack and tie
all packages securely. Put on sufficient
postage, and be sure to address plainly
with your return address in the upper
left hand corner.
There will be no mail delivered after
II o'clock Nmas day and the carriers
will not go on the route that day. Help
us help you.
c. z. HART,
Postmaster.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12

You will find at The Monte
Vista Hardware Co. a complete
line of Sporting Goods which
make dandy Christmas Gifts.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12

Woods Gift Shop special display, Fri.
day and Saturday. open evenings. A
pleasure to show the wonderful dis
play. Prices will surprise you.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12
Manicure Sets that are useful beside
being pretty at FNsllers.

Lots of people have already
bought their Christmas goods
from us-"follow the crowd"
The Monte Vista Hardware Co.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Scvcral Jersey COW $
and Barred Rock cocks. Mrs. Geo. God
frey, Phone ii2.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12

FOR RENT-Furnishcd apartment
including heat, two rooms. Mrs. J. G.
Corrington.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12

WANTED-position as housckecpcr
by middle aged woman. Inquire at
journal OFF,.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12
The home Of the Karess and Cara
Nome Perfume at Fullers.

Quit worrying about your
Christmas shopping. Come to
our store where you will find
Gifts suitable for everyone. The
Monte Vista Hardware Co.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12

Don't forget that Stationery for
Christmas. Fuller Drug Co.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12

FOR RENT OR SALE-SEL of
Section I, Twp. 30, Range S, formerly
known rs the Ed. llatton land A well
improved irrigated farm. Write us
Reed X Fattcn. 2l0 Interstate Trust
Bldg, Denver, Colo.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12

For SALE-lO0 tons alfalfa hay.
alfalfa stnbblc aud cleanup pea field,
also about . tons alfalfa meal. Harmon
Gruycr. Mosca. Colo.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12
Manure for Lawns. II. c. Munsell

If you want steady position with ma
tionally known concern that pays well
and promotes on personal ability, see
Mr. Lee ut Fassctt's department store.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12

-LOST-Cameo pin, in or near War.
ner's Variety store. Reward for re
turn to Journal office. Mrs. j. c.
Iliggs.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12

-FOuND-Truck Endgatc painted
red. Owner please call for same and
pay for this nd. Chas. Lauer LIST Ave.
and Durham.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12

Books for Children. Books for Adults
In fact Books for everyone ut Full
lers.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12
PLANO FOR SALE

A rare bargain for quick sale. Now
stored in Monte Vista. Terms easy To
responsible party. All particulars sent
10y writing The Denver Music Co, Den
YER colo.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12

-LoST-onc Goodrich Silvertown
Cord, ribbed tread, 35N35, tube and
Kelsey rim, No. 3l-9i031GoS. Return to
this office. Reward.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12

L q : T-Mackinaw II coat. brown:
where rond forks to 20 to Soldiers
Home east of Monte Vista. Finder
pcaSc notify Curtis Bradshaw or leave
at Journal office.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12

-LOST-On the c. A. Ellwood road,
engine hand crank off Hudson car. win
finder please leave at NJ. V. Motor Car
Co
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12
FARM FOR SALE
RAMS FOR SALE

~ head of Rambouillct and Core,
dalcs. Sid klcckcr.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-12-12

BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTE
VISTA. COLORADO:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-16
PICCLY WICCLY
FOUND SOLVENT
Report Advises Saun-
ders' Petition for Re-
ceiver Be Denied
CBv The Associated Ptossl

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Aug. l6.-Federal
Judge J. W. Ross had before him today
for consideration the report Of a. T..
Marsiliot federal master in Chanccry,
miesioned a year ago 10 take proof
in the rcccivcrship suit of Clarence
Saunders against the PiEgly Wiggly or
poration. which was filed the next day
after 81 njcrs resigned the presidency
of the concern under fire from its board
of directors. Mr. Masilliot's report recon
mcnded that Saunders petition alleging
the insolvency of the corporation bc de-
nicd.
The master found that the corporation
was solvent: that Saunders owed the
corporation approximately $25OO.0OO'
that he acted without the authority OF
the corporation in various stock tran
sactions Ia alleged effort 10 create a
corner" an the stock OF the Piggly
Wiggly stores, inc; that no conspiracy
among stockholders of tho stores com
paay 70 obtain controi of the parent
concern existed as charged by Saunders
and that the corporation was entitled N
an equity lien" on real estate held by
Saunders 70 secure repayment of SJ0s,-
ig497 he is alleged 10 owe the corpora
tiun
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-16
Treasure Ship Back From
Cruise Empty Handed

~ only tangible assets brought back
from lS months "cruisc of the South
seas In search of treasure.
The old vessel. built 40 years ago. was
lust able e. reach San Francisco. Bat
tered and buffcted by the storms en-
courtcred during her last cruise she
will bring hut little when sold, members
" the party said.
Three times since leaving here with
her crew Of advcnturers the vessel has
been reported overdue at various ports
and one she has been posted as missing.
From time to time word would be re.
ceived here Of niutiry of the vessel
cause Of hardships but the men today
declared such tales had been rnfounded.
Eight ~ the original party left the
craft NJ various ports but their places
were filled BY men picked Up during the
cruise The crew consisted Of only two
professional railors. one motion picture
operator. retired naval officer. one Brit
ish aviator and Russian ncblcman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-16
Floating Cabaret Found
ON Liner Near NeaU York

or Long Island Hc left with z party
Of seven pleasures seekers from Baby
ION about , o'clock in the afternoon and
reached the pleasure ship about dark,
no questions were asked when the par
Is boarded the liner. but five dollar
was collected from each visitor.
On the Babylon deck, there were
about SO persons and an had the ar
pearance of having plenty of money 20
spend. The women. the articles says,
ranged from gray haired old ladies 70
flappcrs and chorus girls.
Dancing during the early part Of the
evening 20 the music of negro jazz
band. was followed after midnight ~
a movie show. and later by more i'm
formal enterts nmcnt of ~ amateur
character in which the company gcner-
ally joined The bar service contin-
ued All night. although by early morn
ing the crowd ~ the hall room and on
decks had thinned to about 20.
The writer after couple Of hours
sleep got launch back to Bay Shore
l.. /.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-16
UNKNOWN MEN
in MCCOY CASE
Woman Tells of Strang-
ers Leaving Apartment
After Staying
CBy The Associated Prcss)

Los ANGELES, Aug. l6.-An entirely
new aspect has been given to the Their
esa Mors shooting investigation. police
announced today By the testimony or E
woman who says she heard and saw
two men fleeing from the apartment 90
cupied ~ Mrs. Mors and Kid Mccoy
former puCilist "a few minutes after the
shot was fired that ended the life of
the wealthy divorcee early Wednesday
morning.
The new witness. police say, lived in
the apartment directly under that IN
which the shooting took place. ana saw
one of the fleeing men 50 clearly and
at such close range that she was able q,
give detectives a complete description oi
him.
This man. she said positively and re-
peatedly was not Kid Mccoy. She wa
able to furnish no description Of ,hc
other man. whom She knew only - the
dark. vague shape of man running
swiftly from the building.
The testimony Of the new witness
Mrs Iva Martin. Is Of supreme import
ance for two reasons, police pointed
out:
at fixes the time Of the Staying def
initely at 1905 4. N. "Wednesday: j,
completely disproves the suicide theory
of Mrs. Mors' death.
Mr.. Martin was in bed she said. when
she was awakened suddenly hy voices
in the apartment above.
ooh my God. don't do that" were the
first words she heard. sc said.
Twice more in anEuishCd tones these
words were repeated.
No reply was heard; only the souna>
Of scuffle, and then again a woman
voice. pleading.
Finally. said Mrs. Martin, came the
last words she heard
"Oh ny God. don't do that Thi.
will he terrible. woman's voice
screamed. Then a shot. brief Sit
ence; the thump OF some object falling;
again silence.
Someone was moving about stealthiis
on the floor above" continued Mrs
Martin. when the shot rang ont
jumped out Of bed and looked ~ m,
clock II was five minutes after mid
night"
Mrs. Martin then told of seeing two
mrn leave hy the hackstairway. Thcy
drove away IN an automobile. She said.
Mccoy today had so far recovered
CONTINUED on Page 3.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-16
Quarrel Over Foster
Daughter Results In
Death of Two Here

a family quarrel over whether his
wife's sister, whom both Of them had
reared In the absence of any children of
their own should be- allowed TO marry
prompted Eligio Guzmau. ~, 70 sh-Ot
and XIII his wife. and then kill himself.
according 10 an inquest taken NY s-
tice of the Peace n. J. Kirk. The shoo,-
ing took place at NJ o'clock this morn
ing ~ the alley near Adams and See
ond streets.
The two dead persons were found
dead this morning by neighbors. who
rushed over W the cottage " Mrs. Guz-
man shortly after they had heard shots.
The woman was shot through the arm.
the bullet breaking thc bone and sing
on into her left side. cntt ring the heart
She ran about twenty yards from the
house after the shot was fired. ana fCll,
dying IN 4 few minutes. The man died
instantly when he shot himself through
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-16
Ry The Associated Prcss.l

(Ry The Associated PrcSs.)
SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. Az lG.-A
few hours after the Narwhay, advcn-
turc ship which left here February p.
1928. on cruise of the South seas
manned by one of the strangcst crews
ever assembled on one ship reached San
Francisco. Captain Charles Arey. mas
ter. was arrested on warrant charging
him with cmbs zzlunont Of between ST..
600 and $4,000 81 United States ship
ping board funds. a federal grand jury
May 20 indicted him for m alleged en-
bezzlcment said To have taken place
when he commanded the Belbcck. ship
ping board vessel. about three years ago.
Whoh the Narwhal anchored in San
Francisco bay today It completed 543
day cruise which had taken it to many
parts Of the South Pacific.
Twenty-Five hundred feet Of camera
films depicting parts Of their adventure.
and the ship in which they sailed was
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-16
ROW DEVELOPS
INFRANKSCASE
State Expert Admits He
Failed to Question
Accused
URy The Associated rrcss.l

CHICAGO. Aug. 16 The Frank
hearing this morning developed into y
two hour Wit and word battle between
Clarence :. barrow. chief of defense
counsel and Dr. II. u. Singer. the states
fourth alicni>t with Robert Il. Grove
states attorney. and Mr.. DIrrow also
wrangling.
The chief gain. for the defense were
admissions by Ir. Singer that ~ had
asked Nathan Il. Leopold aud Richard
Loeb. kiduapcrS -murdcrcrs NJ Robert
Franks. no questions and that hi~ con
illusions that they were sane was based
upon observation ~ the youths present
age is the critical time for developing
mental sickness" ana that j split per
sonalityr might be evidence towards
mental disorders.
4 report by james ouinlan. attorney
and investigator for tie defense. indi-
eating that in 80 murder casr- in Hi
noiS in the past ten years IN which pleas
of guilty were entered. hut one man.
Thomas Fitzgerald >cnten ed hy Mr..
Grove when he was chief justice. had
been hanged was admitted aS evidence
The report was designed 10 further
the dcfensc'> pleas for prnircniiary sem
tcuces fer Loeb ana Leopold instead of
the galows by showing mo- minor had
been hanged in ton years yu y plea ~
guilty. Fitzgerald being nearly ~ years
old
pr Singers cross examination will he
continued Monday with only one witness.
Dr. w q. krohn. alicuiSt. for the state
remaining tn he heard before arguments
Will hr mnlr
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-16

NEW YORK. Aug. lG.-Anchored -
miles off Fire Island. small island
On the ocean side of Long Island, says
n copyright article In the New York
Herald Tribune today. is l1o0o-ton
liner flying the British flag which has
been converted into q paiatial floating
cabaret. whore almost any kind Of vim
tace of Bacchus may be had-for 2
price.
on board the sumptuous floating play
ground. says the Tribune's article, arc
siIvcrwarc and linen stamped with the
name of the former German liner Fried
rich Der Crosse. Other and newer fit
tinrs bear no markings at all. The
name OF the vessel has been painted out
and those Oh board are reticent regard
inr the registry Of the ship Of It's home
port. There Is s. cover charge and
the price of drinks range from 81 70
$3.50. Wine Is $50 per quart.
The writer located the general posi-
ton Of the ship after two days Of re-
connoiterine along the southern coast
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-16
CILPATRIC QUITS
TREASURER JOB
Man Who Wrecked Con-
necticut Bank Is $780,
600 Short

WATERBURY,, Conn. Aug. ls.-G.
Harold Gilpatric, whose mysterious fin
ancial operations have wrecked the
First National bank of Putnam Of which
he waa cashier. resigned today as state
treasurer Governor Templeton recciv-
ed short letter Of resignation from
Gilpatric. who is ~ q hospital At PIT
nam as the result of self inflicted
wounds.
The bank. which is i'm a rcceivership.
has suffered " loss w about S262. 600
and q warrant is out accu ing Gilpatric
of c-rbczzlement y is estimated that
losses suffered thrru ugh his operations.
including cmbczzlcments of estates ~
which ~ was trustee, totals S500.000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-16
French Germans Agree on Ruhr Evacuation
ROBERTSON HAS SPENT
81 ,443.95 IN RUN OFF;
FERGUSON SPENDS S67l
nr The A.sn..lnLcd No.. J

AUSTIN. Texas. Aug. ~ Judge
Felix y. Robertson. candidate for gov
ernor and his campaign manager. Larry
Mills. have spent total of SI.Iii.9l
since the close ~ The first primary. ac-
curdng TO expense accounts filed in the
>c Rotary of states Office last night and
made public today. Of this sum ST..
:;0i.lO WAS spent bv Mr.. Mills.
IA ihc period covered IN the report
the candidate received S.,J from three
contributors. Ben II. Powell of Hunts
vile So: ! Hamilton of san Antonio
$50. aud a. W. Knight of Cooper SO.
Total contributions to dare for both cam
paigns have been $7:iO. the report said.
Mrs. Miriam Fcrgu>on's expense ac-
count filed yesterday shows expenditure
of $6Ti since the first primary. She
has received lis the same period ST.
3Ol2J.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-16
Spot Cotton

NLW ORLEANS. Aupg. 16-Cotton
spot quiet. S; points down. Sales on
ihc srot bales; 70 arrive none. low
mddiing 22S2: midd.ing 2607 good
middliuE 2i.S2; receipts 363: stock &c.
Sa.:
DALLAS AuE. 1G Middling cotton
~ 10: Houston - -: Galveston 2I9O.
NEW ORLEANS. Aug 16-Cotton
futures closed barely steady at net de-
cline of ~ ~ 80 points.
lures closed steady.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-16
BARTON C0NFERS
ON DEFENSE DAY

AUSTIN. Texas. Aug. l6.-Adlutnat
General r. y. Barton and Lieut.. Thomas
A. Christian held Il conference here TO-
day u formulate plans for the obaerv-
ancc of national defense test day Sept
cmbcr t.. in line with Govern Ncfi's
reclamation rf last night. Before Ere
conference ~ was s1ii that the tentative
plan was To- enlist the active interest Of
the mayors NJ the several cities n Tex
as IN observance Of the day. Lieut.
rulat Christian is acting aide 70 Major
General Ernest Hines. commander of
the eighth corps area, with headquarters
TX Fort sam Houston. San Antonio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-16
WRECK KILLS One
AT GRAND PRAIRIE
fRv 1hc Associated Prcrsl

DALLAS. Tcxas, Aug. ls-Harry A..
Childrcss, AZ. Of Jacksonville. Texas. en-
ginccr for ire Texas and New Orlcans
railroad. was killed and John l.. Lewis.
30. fireman. also rf Jacksonville. was
injured when . freight train crashed in
west of Grand Prairie this morning.
Childrcss trapped IN the engine cab,
was fatally scalded TN escaping steam.
lie died later m a local hospital where
H. was brought for treatment. Lewis
was bruised when he jumped 70 safety
just before the crash occurred. lie will
recover.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-16
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Fair 10
partly Loudly tonight ana sunday.
East Texas: Partly cloudy tonight
and SUNDAY. showers and cooler tonight
in norih-central portion. Light to fresh
southerly winds on the coast.
Weather Conditions.
Except for scattered showers in the
Mississippi Valley. extreme southern
Rocky Mountain region the weather
continued generally fair throughout the
United States during the last II hours.
Temperatures were still somewhat high
or this morning practically throughout
the country.
The highest temperature yesterday IT
Texas stations ranged from oS at Fort
Worth 10 s. at Galveston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-16
State Collects $4,000;
Treasury Almost Broke
CBy The A sociated Prcss)

AUSTIN. Aug. 16.-Rcccirt of $4,000
from general taxes brought the state
treasury up 10 S72.O 900 today and pat off
the day of deficit a few days longer.
While the state has close TO $4,000 0o0
in special funds. the general revenue
will be empty soon. The cash basis on
which the state is operating " expect
ed ~ end before September /.