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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-24
ROYAL STABLE
MANAGER RESTS
Beau Rrummel' of Rae
ing Ring Retire Aft
err 81 Years

LONDON, Dec. 24.--Aftcr 81 vars
s%eryitc as trainer Of horses for the late
King Edward VII and King George ",
Richard Marsh, knevn as the Beau
Brnrlmel" Of the racing ring. has re-
tired. During his. long experience he
handled some Of the greatest racers in
the history Of The English paddock, and
achieved many noteworthy successors.
Soon after Marsh's appointment as
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-24

The New Year, too, we would not forget,
but add a wish that it may DE a banner
year in the brief span Of life.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-24
JAPAN SEEKS ECONOMIES
(By The Associated Press

TOXIC. Dec. 2i.-Thrty-eight thous-
and government employees are TO be dis
charged in the execution Of the Kate
ministiy's program Of reternchment, the
details Of which are now being worked
out tv the cabinet. Officials Of higher
rank to be let out number 10000, while
$4,000 are Of lesser standing such rs en-
ployeS Of government arsenalS anc
works.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-24
\ O ABOUT ECLIPSE

WASHINGTON.- Scientists believe
they have gathered from experience a
good idea Of some Of the unusual things
that will take place in connection with
the total eclipse Of the sun Jan. "a.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-24

1t il predicted that golf b.. electric
light 1T midnight viii be tfc next
American craze. A Sim lar aovelty that
occurs to Us is golf By sunlight at.
midday in th , country.-puuth fLond-
on.t Y
Evening star., 1924-02-10
THAW'S SISTER SUED
FOR $5OO,000 BALM
Countess de Perigny Alienated
Affections of E. V. Modica,
His Wife Charges.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February 9.-Aliena-
ton of her husbands affections was
charged today by Nine. Madeline Hell
en- Modica in a suit she filed in su-
preme court asking 100000 damages
from Countess Margaret Carnegie de
Perigny.
The countess is alleged to have
won the affections of Emanuel Victor
Modica some time between October.
1922. and November, 1923. She, with
Count de Perigny, is at the Plaza
Hotel. having come to America short
ly after their marriage In ParlS last
November.
Says She Gave Him Money.
Nine. Modica's 100000 suit was
made known when her attorneys filed
application for an order directing
Countess de Perigny to show cause
why she should not appear In court
next Tuesday to testify concerning
telegrams and letters in her hand
writing she is alleged recently to
have sent Nine. Modica's husband.
The countess also is alleged to have
given him money, automobiles and
other valuable gifts.
three years ago. lived in Brooklyn.
They had one child. The plaintiff
set forth that her husband deserted
her last July to join the countess in
Paris. and that he has not been
heard from since.
Letters Are Demanded.
Nine. Modica'S complaint set
forth that she was informed the
countess possessed twenty-five letters
and kilograms sent by her to Eman-
uel Victor Modica. and demanded that
the countess produce these messages
in court Nine. Modica also as
serted her attorney had obtained two
dozen similar messages sent her hus-
band by the countess from New York,
Woods Hole. Mass, and Pittsburgh
Pa.
4. Decla ring the de Perignys were
prepared to sail for Paris next Thurs
day, and that it would be necessary
to examine the countess before that
time, Nine. Modica urged the court
to act before the defendant left its
jurisdiction. The court put this case
first on the calender for Monday
morning.
Evening star., 1924-02-10
U. S. TO CLOSE COOPER
PROSECUTION TOMORROW
Widow Says She Lost All When
North Carolina Lieutenant
Governors Bank Failed.

BY the Associated Press.
WILMINGTON, n. c., February O.
Testimony today in the trial of Lieut..
Gov w. Il. Cooper and Thomas Z.
Cooper in the federal district court,
ending the first week of the hearing.
paved the way for the appearance
Monday of the governments final wit
ness, BY which the prosecution will
seek to prove its charge that the
Cooper brothers conspired in alleged
violations of the national banking
law to embezzle and misapply
funds of the Commercial National
Bank of Wilmington. of which they
were. respectively, chairman of the
board of directors and president.
The prosecution placed on the
stand a depositor Mrs. Cuthbert
Martin. widow of n former vice Dresi-
dent of the bank. who said all of
her husbands estate and more than
$1,000 of her personal funds were en-
trusted to the bank at the time of
it's failure.
Evening star., 1924-02-10
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
TO MEET IN INDIANA
Decline Invitation to Hold Conven-
tion in Havana-To Send
Delegation to Cuba.

By the Associated Press.
. CINCINNATI. Ohio. February g.
Spanish War Veterans officials here
today announced that the 1924 con-
vention will be held at Michigan City.
Ind, September to 10. An invita-
tion had been received from Presi-
dent Zayas of Cuba to hold the meet
ing in Havana, but it was deemed
inadvisable to make any change at
this time.
However, a committee Of Spanish
War Veterans will be sent to Cuba
to attend the unveiling of an
equestrian statue of the late Col.
Theodore Roosevelt at Santiago. This
will take place next December or
January. 1t is also proposed to dedi-
cate monument there at that time
to be built out of relics of the Maine,
the American warship blown up in
Havana harbor.
Evening star., 1924-02-10
PRINCETON HAS EXHIBIT
OF WILSON COLLECTION
Original Copy of First Inaugural
Address Is Among Addresses,
Letters and Articles.

BY the Associated Press.
PRINCETON. N. j., February 9.-A
collection of the late Woodrow Will
sons addresses, letters and articles,
which has been placed on exhibition
In Princeton University library, will
be a feature of Princeton's annual
alumni day which will be observed
February %
The most interesting exhibit of the
collection is eX-President Wilson's S
original copy of his first inaugural
address, written on his typewriter
and corrected in his own hand
writing. The collection includes
books, ninety-nine magazine articles.
and addresses and letters. Several
articles published in the Nassau
Literary Magazine. and the Prince
tonian" during the year 1877 and
1878, when Mr.. Wilson was a Prince
ton undergraduate. are in the collec-
ton
Evening star., 1924-02-10
MERCHANTS DEMAND
STREET CARS AGAIN
Akron Men. Say Business Has
Dropped Off Badly Without
Service.
BUSES FAIL IN TEST
Resumption of Traction Lines at
Once Held Vital.
BY the Associated Press.

AKRON. Ohio. February 81 De-
claring that if the present bus sys-
tenn of transportation is prolonged it
will become necessary for them to
curtail expenses by releasing en-
ployes, members of the Akron Mer-
chants Association at a meeting to-
day demanded Immediate resumption
of street car service at Il fare of
cents. pending negotiations for an
adequate service. in resolution pre-
scented to Mayor d. c. Rybolt and
city council. The resolution said:
"The bus system is inadequate be-
cause it is incapable of supplying a
reasonable service"
One of the chief reasons for the re-
quest for a resumption of street car
service was the serious losses being in
Cured by local merchants" the resolu-
tion asserted.
1t said that in some cases sales
had decreased from one-third to one
half what they had been prior to sus-
pension of street car service.
Evening star., 1924-02-10
WIFE OF HART SEEKS
RETURN TO MOVIES
Attacks Separation Agreement
Saying Income From 100000
Fund insufficient.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, February 9.-Mrs.
Winifred Westover Hart, wife of
William S. Hart, film actor, from
whom she is separated but not
divorced, today filed suit in the
superior court attacking her agree
ment with Hart whereby he es-
tablished a trust fund for her main
tenance with the proviso that she
was not to appear in the films until
a divorce is obtained or Hart dies.
The complaint alleges that the in
come from the 100000 trust fund
and monthly payments from Hart is
not sufficient and that Mrs. Hart's
agreement with her husband prevents
her earning livelihood. For this
reason, she says, she wishes to re-
sumo her work on the screen.
Evening star., 1924-02-10
By the Associated Press.

BY the ASSOCIATED Press.
ATLANTIC CITY, y. j., February 9.
"A thin coating Of varnish or shellac
placed over fruit will eliminate the
necessity for preserving. according to
William Downie Of Cleveland, who
yesterday addressed the convention
here Of the International Association
of Master House Painters and Deco
rators.
Declaring that people eat varnish
every day without knowing it. the
speaker explained the manner in
which candy is treated to insure it's
freshness when sold.
Evening star., 1924-02-10
RADIO SEEKS EIGHT
LOST IN LAKE STORM
No Trace of Party Found Since
Start for Pelee Island in
Ice-Water Boat.

By the Associated Press.
LEAMINGTON, Ontario, February
9.-Fearing for the lives of seven
men and a woman who last Thurs
day, set out for Pelee Island in
hybrid ice-water boat and have not
been heard Of since, authorities to-
day began a search for them through
three radio broadcasting stations on
Point Pelee.
Heavy seas and moving ice have
destroyed the telephone cables which
were the only regular communica-
tions with the island. Lake Erie
was still being swept by a storm
Thursday, when the party set forth
for Pelee Island in a gasoline launch
equipped with runners and air pro-
peller, capable of travelling on either
water or ice, and piloted by Guy
Mccormick. All winter the hybrid
craft had made regular trips carry
ing supplies and mail to the island
erS.
Alarm concerning the safety Of
McCormick's passengers was first ey-
pressed when his boat failed to make
it's scheduled return yesterday after
noon. The island is seventeen miles
off shore.
Evening star., 1924-02-10
MAY RECALL PASTOR.
Judge Grants Permission in Le-
land Divorce Case.

CHICAGO, February 9.-Attorney
Wiliam.R. Moss, counsel for Mrs. Char
lotte Leland. today was granted per-
mission by Superior Judge Foell to re-
call Rev. Carl d. Case. whom Albert +.
Leland named as correspondent in his
suit for divorce, to the witness stand
for further cross-examination on Feb
ruary 49, Mr. Moss, who has been in
Evening star., 1924-02-10
Thin Coating of SheIIac Best Fruit
PreserUatiue, Decorators Are Told
Speaker Declares People Eat Varnish EUery Day on
Boxed Candy and Are Not Hurt-Says It's
Made of Vegetable Matter.

For fruit" he said. "all that is nee
essary is a thin coating of varnish or
shellac. 1t will last for months, re-
tain it's original flavor and beauty
and no one need fear that there will
be any suspicion of a varnish flavor.
In fact. people eat varnish every day
and don't know 1t. Nearly all candy
that is made to sell months after it is
put in boxes is coated with varnish
or shellac. Since varnfsh comes from
trees and vegetables it should nor
harm any one to be told that he eats
it,
Mr.. Downie said that fresh eggs
will last all winter il treated with the
liquid
Evening star., 1924-02-10
ACQUITTED OF MURDER.
Mrs. McAdams Freed at Fourth
Trial in Salt Lake City.

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, February
9.-Mrs Martha Gardner McAdams,
standing her fourth trial for first de-
gree murder, was acquitted last night
after the jury had been out an hour
and a half.
Mrs. McAdams was accused of aid
ing and encouraging her former hus-
band. George Gardner, who was
executed in the state prison here
last August, in the staying of two
men. Six weeks after the execution
Mrs. Gardner married l. ID. McAdams
of Ogden but the marriage was kept
secret until the beginning of her
fourth trial.
Evening star., 1924-02-10

ed with the murder of Henry Davis,
colored.
Alsop shot Davis the night of
November IA, when he claims to have
caught Davis in the act of stealing
oats from his barn. >
When ordered to halt. Alsop says,
Davis advanced, and he shot him in
self-defense. The trial lasted four
days.
Evening star., 1924-02-10
LEAVES FOR GERMANY.
Minneapolis Mayor to Study Feed
ing Conditions.

PARIS. February 9.-Mayor Leach Of
Minneapolis left for Germany this eve
ming to investigate conditions regarding
the feeding of German children and will
make a report to Secretary Hoover and
also to Gen. Henry L. Allen. head of
the American committee for relief of
German children.
Evening star., 1924-02-10

Buffalo and Brooklyn. n. Y. investigat-
ing the past life of Rev. Case, said he
would return to New York Tuesday.
Mr. Moss said he would take deposit
tions of Rev. Cornelius Woelfkin, pas
tor of the Park Avenue Baptist Church,
Brooklyn. and DR.. George Adams, pas
tor of a church in Yonkers, y. Y.
No one is infallible. Even the
weather man may be caught out in
the rain without an umbrella.
Evening star., 1924-02-10
ACQUITTED OF SLAYING.
Virginian Claimed Negro Victim
Was Caught in Barn.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICKSBURG Va, February
9.-After deiiberating one. hour.
jury returned a verdict of not guilty
in the case of VI. B. Alsop, jr., charg-
Evening star., 1924-02-10

You never can tell. When woman
says to her husband: You may talk
as you like" she doesn't really mean
Evening star., 1924-02-10

The Ford Motor Company
announces the production Of
a new all-steel body and steel
weather-proof cab, mounted
on the famous Ford one-ton
worm-drive chassis, forming
a complete haulage unit at
the remarkably low price OF
$40O.
Steel aareboards and end gate
with sockets permit the use Of
stakes and high
side boards or Ford 7neb q.
el@ ~~,,~< <Sn~ .a<oxx
Evening star., 1924-02-10

stakes and high
side boards or
the mounting
OF a canopy top,
Evening star., 1924-02-10

One Day More
for Special Terms
Monday Is the
last day for the
special credit
term 8. Such q
chance will never
come again!
Evening star., 1924-02-10
Ford Steel Truck Body

making the body readily adapt
able for general use. Screen
sides and end doors may easily
be installed.
This new body, built of heavy
sheet steel strongly reinforced
and riveted, is designed to
stand up under the most severe
usage. Loading space is four
feet by seven feet two inches.
The weather-proof cab is
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
MISS CURTIN ILL
Chamber of Commerce Secretary Finds Pressure Of Work too Heavy And Break Down Follows.

Miss Mary E. Curtin, secretary Of the Chamber of Commerce, is con- fined to her bed on Hawkins street with a severe attack of influenza. Her condition IS serious, according 10 reports.
 Miss Curtin has been suffering from q severe cold for some time. but due to the pressure of her Chamber Of Commerce duties and the fact that her assistant, Mss Vivian Scott, has also been nl for several weeks she tried 10 fight of the attack. Thursday evening Presi- dent Joseph R Andrews. oc the Chamber of Commerce. told Miss Curtin at the joint meeting of civic clubs that she should not be work ing. Saturday she was comncned 10 take 10 her bed. and over night Is said 10 have been running a tenn perature of 102.
 This morning. Miss Scott, who was convalescent. returned 10 her desk at the chamber office, and aI+hourh not yet fully recovered. is enaeayor- ing 10 handle affairs under d'm- culties Because ot Miss Curtain s illness there was no meeting of the chamber directors yesterdav. To- day her condition was reported as favorable.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
30 TO 45 YEARS FOR
 ASSAULT UPON GIRL
Three Others Get 30 to 43 Years, One 20-2S Years and Sixth
 20 to 80 Years,

Hackensack. N. J.. Nov. 25.--One Lodi youth was sentenced to serve 30 to 45 years in state prison and three others were given 30 to 43 years for highway robbery and criminal assault upon a Hasbrouck Heights girl and her escort last August 10, by Judge Seufert today.
 A fifth youth was given 20 to 2s years, a sixth 20 to 30 years and a seventh was sent to a reformatory.
 Ire youths were convicted of highway robbery and assault upon Miss Madeline Russell and her es- cort, Hugh Aiken while they were parked in a wooded section near Lodi on the night of August 10. Aiken reported that one of the youths threatened him with 6. gun,, took his money and watch, and others dragged Miss Russell into the woods, When he tried to break away from two of the youths who had held him, Aitken said he was knocked unconscious with the gun butt.
 Miss Russell, who was confined to q hospital for several days after wards, and Aiken, identified the youths as their assailants, all of whom were between the ages of 19 and 24,
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
. .:: ::::s:s; s;,;;;';F ;;:;eF ING DAY
 OBSERVANCE HERE
Church Services, Family Dinners and Grid Games on Program
CITY TO HAVE HOLIDAY
Factories And Business Houses Will Close For Day--Post Office To Have Special Regulations - Gifts 
 Being Sent To Needy.

Observance of Thanksgiving Day along the customary lines has been planned for Thursday throughout the city and in addition to the usual festivities that attend the day, the Catholic and Protestant churches of the city have planned solemn serv- ices of thanksgiving.
 Inmates of hospitals and char itable institutions will be generously remembered, and already gifts are being received at the several orphan ages, homes and hospitals. The greater part of this work Is handled by organized charities, but in recent years there has been a growing ten dency on the part of individuals to send offerings to the needy, which sentiment has already begun to manifest itself this year.
 Eight Thanksgiving baskets were sent out to needy families this aft ernoon by the Canonicus branch of the Sunshine society. The society also sent fruit and flowers to the c A. R. veterans and to shut-,ns.
 The observance of Thanksgiving in the city's homes will in many in- stances take. the form of & family reunion as is the suggestion of Gov ernor Templeton in his annual pro- clamation. Sons and daughters who
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
NEW YORK TRIBUNE co. INDICTED "41 ''s,,
 FOR PUBLISHING INCOME FIGURES
Government Plans to Seek Early Action on Cues. tion of Right to Print Parts of Returns.

New York. Nov. 2s.--The federal grand jury today returned an in- dictment against the New York Tribune Co.,, publishers of the Her ald-Tribune. alleged the unlawful printing and publishing of parts of the income tax returns.
 The indictment was obtained by U. s. Attorney Haywood at the re- quest of Attorney General Stone. No individuals were mentioned in the indictment.
 John E. Joyce, assistant United States attorney, who presented the matter to the grand jury. declared that the proceedings were brought solely for the purpose of testing the question as to the legality Of the public of income tax returns. The government, he said, will seek an early determination of the issue.
 The indictment contains three counts, based on the publication of the income tax returns of Archer NJ. Huntington. M. NJ Bedding and John T. Underwood. Mir. Joyce said that none of these men had made a complaint and that the govern ment had selected their names at random.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
Fire in Madison Does
 Damage of About S1S.OOO

Madison. Conn Nov o5.-The harm belonging 70 2. W. Jenks a ''ery and express man on Wall street was destroyed ty fire today causing a 1oss estimated at about SlSooo. TLe cause of the fire is not known.
 Eight automobiles and much other eQmpment in the barn were destroyed. Two automobiles and three horses were saved by neigh bors who arrived soon Ster the fire vas discovered. Seven Of the burned automobiles belonged 10 Mr. Jenks and the other one 10 Robert Norton.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
Prosecutors Secure Delay by Plea They Want More Time to Identify Pris- Oner.

New York, Nov 25. - George stuyvesant, of Troy. N Y. today was returned 10 Tombs prison with out bail and extradltion proceedings on charges that he was an accom- plice in the murder of Patrolnan skeliy of New Britain. Conn, last October IF, were adjourned to await the arrival of a warrant from New Britain.
 Prosecutors obtained the adjourn ment on a plea for more time 10 identify the prisoner Stuyvesant s counsel agreed, asserting that the accused would be able 10 furnish an alibi. It would be shown, they said. that Stuyvesant was at his home in Troy while the skelly shooting and the accompanying attempted burg lary were being enacted,
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
(. p. WAINWRIGHT GIVEN
 WATCH FOR LONG SERVICE
Veteran of stanley Works Presented
 With Token of Esteem By Corporation Today.

Charles P. Wainwright. for the past 45 years connected with the Stanley Works, was presented with a gold watch in recognition of his long service.
 The presentation was made by Vice President Walter P. Hart in the presence of all superintcndents and other vetoran employees who have received watchs in the past.
 Nr. Wainwright is superintendent of hinge manufacturing and num- hers his friends by the hundred at tn" Stanley Works. When he first entered the employ Of the corpora tion. hc designed a number of ma- chimes and tools which are still be- ing used. He resides on Curtis street.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
Stuyuesant Held Without Bail;
 Lawyer Says He Has An AHbi
A. B. Gard, Prominent
 New London Man, Is Dead

New London, Nov. 25.-Andrew B.. Gard, retired merchant and a life long resident of this city died this morning at his home 227 Montauk avenue at the age of 93. Death fol- lowed an illness of about four months, although Sunday he received guests at his bedside and seemed to be no worse than usual.
 Mir. Gard had lived colorful career and had learned many occu- patlons. In his early boyhood he went to sea, sailing before the mast until he became master Of his own vessel. Later he engaged in truck ing and served both the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad and the New London Northern rail- road. He ended his business career as a merchant retiring in 1905 at about time of his wifes death.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
KDkA ONLY RADIO
 REPORTED ABROAD
American Amateurs However, Hear Several European Stations
LONDON, PARIS AND ROME
Broadcasting from Brussels Also is Heard on This Side of Atlantic in the Reciprocal tests by '. S, and Foreign Sending Bureaus.

London, Nov. 25,-The frs. at- tempt on q large scale at reciprocal broadcasting by American and Brit sh and continental stations, made In the early hours this morning, was only partially successful, the sole American station picked up being KDKA, Pittsburgh, which was dis tinctly heard in London and retrans- mitted to America, Up to noon to- day no amateurs had reported hear ing an American station, Of which according to program II were to be- gin today series Of broadcasting experiments In the hope that the programs of soma would be picked up over here.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
Fire Forces Syracuse
 People Into Snowstorm

syTacuse, N. Y, NOV s5,-NearIy a score Of families weer driven to the street in a light snowstorm carly today when the house at Aired J. Forkhamer burned. causing damage estimated at S75.o0o. Fcrkhamer was forced to carry his wife and four year-old son down a burning stair way which fell just after he had stepped off it for the second time.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
Hampton, Conn, Girl Says
 She Got London on Radio

Boston, Nov. 2S.-soveral New England radio enthusiasts reported today picking up European broad casts last night. Daniel Henderson of East Boston, with a homemade set, two tube single circuit. said he heard station 2-Lo Uondon) at 1 a, m. Miss Anna C. Buddy of Hampton. Conn. Ralph C, Stoddard of Hingham, William Walden of Lynnfield, and William Heaman of Wsltham. said they heard Paris broadcasta.