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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
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Ky lHe ASHpCl4Leu l'feSSf
CAPITOL. Austin, Sspt. 3.-With the
Ku Klux Klan Of Texas overwhelmingly
defeated ~ the combined forces Of it,
opposition. the democratic state con-
vention con plcted it's work with a brief
session this morning. effecting final
adjournment at 1896 a. m.
A platform vigorously denouncing the
Klan, calling for publication Of m smber
ships Of secret societies. demanding
publication Of liquor sales by druggists.
calling upon the legislature to respect
Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson as the lead
Of the party. endorsing Governor
Neff's administration, advising main
tenance Of state highways and sounding
q note Of triumph for the national DEM
ocratic ticket was adopted.
The convention demanded the resigna-
tion as national committeewoman OF
Mrs. J. T. Bloodworth. OF Fort Worth,
the last party official OF reputed Klan
affiliation and referred the demand to
the executive committee for action.
Committee Meets
Adoption Of the platform. election of
a new state executive committee to
serve two years. approval Of the can
didates nomina; d in the run off prim-
ary, were the main Accomplishments Of
the convention.
The new executive committee held u
brief informal session this morning and
decided TO meet in Houston next Mol
day for business II will then consider
selection Of candidates for railroad
commission and state treasurer.
At the close Of the convention, Mr..
and Mrs. Ferguson. held an informal re-
ception on the platform rs hundreds Of
visitors crowded around to chat with
them. Mrs. Ferguson. the nominee has
attended the convention throughout the
deliberations. In a speech accepting the
nomination last night she asked for the
combined support Of the people Of Tcxe :
in makingsa good governor II She II
elected in November.
The Ferguson platform. as submit
ted to the platform cormittec yester-
day, was adorted with slight changes
by rising vote which was unanimous
The platform committee eliminated
the word "treason" rs applied to the
activities of the Ku Klux Klan, gave a
stronger endorsement 70 the admins
tration of Governor Neff than was con
tainei in the original draft and insert
ed a plank providing for expedition OF
court procedure. II demands publica-
tion of memberships Of secret organi-
cations and another against wearing
masks.
Condemn k.an
The platform contains dozen planks.
The plank On the Klan reads as fol-
lows:
The democratic party emphatically
condemns and denounces what is known
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03

SHANGHAI. Sept 3.-Wnh fighting
at IIwangtu near here. in progress at
four this afternoon. between the con-
tending armies az two rival provincial
Chinese governors. reports received here
indicated the battle lines were extending
toward the coast in the direction of
WOOSung.
Although large number Of troops are
engaged in the conflict. reports received
here from Chekiang say that no material
advantage has ben gained by either side
II j. said that the engagement today IN
preliminary 10 n major battle at Nan
sang tomorrow. L. miles from Shanghai.
According 10 information given ont
from Lungwha military headquarters.
the first shots were fired at Hwangtu.
II miles west of Shanghai. byt the
Northern troops after Chi Sheih- Yuan
had moved large rtinforcements %
IIwnngtu.
\ report 10 the Dab Tong. n Chinese
news agency. from Hong Kong. says that
Dr. Sun Vat Sen. rival ~ Chang TSo
Lin. military dictator of Manchuria il
planning 4 Northern expedition with his
Human. klangSi and kwangtnng troops.
Ia Yung IISiang. ruler of the con
tested section If Kiangshu provinse l.
defending biz territor yagainst the ag
greSSive forces Of chs Shieh Yuan, ruler
Continued on page '3.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03

The North Texas State teachers
college exes announced meeting for
Tue siay, but there were so few pre-
sent that the nesting was postponed.
They will organize later in the week.
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Institute
SideHghts

The following telegram is 20 be
sent TO the family OF the late Presi-
dent Bradley. of c. /. A.. il was de-
cided at a meeting or the exes We'd
nesday noon: "By a unanimous vote.
the ex-students Of Hidalgo. Cameron
and Willacy counties extend to the
Bradley family their sincere sympathy
in their loss Of one whom we all
loved and respected. He will ever
live in our hearts"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03

by the Way" is the name Of a
mimeographed daily digest which
County Superintendent Kennaner
placed for distribution on the regis
tration desk Tuesday. Among other
things he informs them that the State
department i sending out So Of the
Sl4 per capita aprortionmcnt this
month in order that the boards may
pay the teachers without having to
borrow money.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
Spot Cotton

Spots
Local, "a.
Houston. 2l30.
New York. 24.s0.
Futures
New York. October. 24.5s; December.
24.22 10 .26.
New Orleans. October, 23.SS3 To .85;
December, 1884 to sc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03

The Sam Houston Normal institute
ex-students met Tuesday afternoon in
room 8 and decided To holi q ban
quet-luncheon at the Blackstone Cafe
Thursday noon in order TO perfect
Valley unit of their schools ex-stu-
dent organization. Among the Hunts
vile exes attending the institute are
Mrs. Pearle Stone. Mrs. Rachel II.
clearwater, Miss Melba Baker. G II.
Baker. Mrs. Lillian J. KINNEY, Mrs.
Zellie Hunter. r. J. oYe. All Of
Brownsville; F. II. Harrison, Miss
Alma Wcsterman and y. ID. Kenna-
mcr of San Beuito. NJ. Mcdaniel Of In
Feria and II. l.. Pritchett Of Dallas.
(Thsy have invited all ex-students
living in the Valley to attend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03

"Ciean Up" week for the Baptist hos
pital at Harlingen is now here. Only
81 Is asked from each contributor.
That's a snail amount for a big work.
Just send it TO the Baptist Hospital.
Harlingen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
IN OUR
VALLEY

MORE than 27o school teachers are
AvAattending the Cameron and Willacy
counties institute in Brownsville this
week.
That's an imposing number - and
they're an earnest and ambitious crowd
Of folks.
Many of US remember thai less than
a dozen years ago the two counties
couldn't begin to muster half that num-
ber Of teachers for an institute.
The instructors all stand high, and
the lecturers are names high in educa-
tional circles, including Mr.. Marrs, the
state superintendent. President q. o.
Clough. of the State Teachers Associa-
tion. r. b. Cousins. president of the
new Teachers College AZ kingsville,
aud others.
The schools Of the Valley are among
the b 81 in the state. in the South. too.
They demand that everything connect
, ID with them shall be Of the bes'
hOur mistake. A few days ago.
Hlumn, we mentioned the / "a .fe
as being at San Juan. It's net at San
Juan. 1t couldn't be at San Juan. be-
cause it's az Alamo. The towns up
there are so thckk that it's difficult.
often. for anyone to remember just
where they have seen a particular
building or person.
A. A. Martyr Of San Juan calls our
attention TO the error in letter in
which he says:
"In reading the foot note of your
column pertaining TO the Delta dis
eussers. | just want to say. give credit
where credit is due. You mention the
Delta Cafe NJ San Juan. Well, the
eating establishing is not az this town,
hut in Alamo. though the person respon-
sible for giving this new eating place
that name lives here. and is none other
than the writer himself
"The two ladies who operate the cafe
searched everywhere for suitable
name and finally were advised to
come up and see me. They told me
their troubles, and few minutes they
went away happy. as they picked Del
ta.' one Of three names which suggest
ed. So YOU can see that | am strong
for 'multum en- parvo always"
And in return for calling our atten-
tion to this error. we are going to give
Mr.. Martyr a little free advertising.
He announces in the same letter that
he is now selecting n cast Of Valley
tplayers to present SANITY Hypocrites
%ad Honest sinners up and down the
W. h. xF 81.
9hist Episcopal churches Of the variSIs
towns.
| The title appeals to US. Now per-
Aars the director will remember us
when the time comes to make up the
list of ccmplimentaries.
"Ciean Up" week for the Baptist hos
pital at Harlingen is now here Only
81 Is asked from each contributor.
That's a snail amount for a big work.
Just send il TO the Baptist Hospital.
Harlingen.
IF Harris county (Houston) had
roads like those cf the Valley. we
would feel like we had something TO
brag about" was the declaration of a
large number Of Houston Bills who
visited Brownsville Saturday. Sunday
and Monday. Our roads formed a prom
inent part Of their conversation; in
fact. they never quit talking about
them.
Talking about roads. Brownsville's
paved streets seem 10 be always spot
lessly clean. Mayor Cole and the city
commission as whole deserve a word
Of comm endation about them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
BATTLE LOOMS
NEAR SHANGHAI;
Lines EXTEND
Many F or eli gn War
ships in Harbor; Brit
ish American Troops
to Defend Countrymen

SHANGHAI. Sept. 3.-Rsports from
Mukden province to the Dab Tong news
agency says that two Manchurian armies
are moving towards the Great Wall
from two directions.
The Eastern column ~ reported to he
proceeding along the Lao river with
Changtefhu. 1i0 miles northeast Of
Peking. AS its immediate objective.
while the Western column is moving to-
wards Chincn0w.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 3.-The hosti
lities between the forces Of military
Governor Chi and Defense Commission
er Ho at Hwangtu. near Shanghai, be-
Fan at 10 o'clock this morning. the state
department was advised today BY Con-
sul-General Cunningham.
Mr.. Cunningham also reported that
ths Anne erican naval forces were prepar-
ei TO land forces along with japanese,
French. Italian and British naval con-
tingents to protect foreign settlements.
II necessary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03

Talking about roads. Brownsville's
paved streets seem 10 be always spot
lsssly clean. Mayor Cole and the city
commission as a whole deserve word
of conmendation about them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03

IF Harris county (Houston) had
roads like those cf the Valley, we
would feel like we had something to
brag about" was the declaration of a
large number Of Houston Bills who
visited Brownsville Saturday. Sunday
and Monday. Our roads formed a prom
inent part Of their conversation; in
fact. they never quit talking about
them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
PUMPING MACHINERY

ih to Is h. p. Fairbanks Morse and
Kreuger Atlas Oil Engines in stock.
Centrifugal Pumps.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30

him. Just now he was too much in
terested in what he was doing to
even glance around. With his little
black paws he was digging away the
earth from under the edge of that
big, fiat stone. lie seemed to be
very eager. Now and then he would
try to reach under that fiat stone.
Then he would go to digging again.
My. my! Jimmy must want that
beetle badly to go TO all that work" )"
thought Peter. IF 1t was the time
of year when food was scarce /
wouldn't think anything about 1t. but
Jimmy can find plenty to eat without
working like that. l wonder what
Mrs. Blaeksnake would do II she
work there?''
Peter looked all about eagerly for
some sign of Mrs. Blacksnake. He
saw nothing Of her for the very good
reason that she wasn't there. Jimmy
skunk was digging faster now. He
was hurrying as much as Jimmy
ever hurries. Peter could see that
he was quite excited. Peter grew
more and more curious. Two OF
three times he opened his mouth to
ask Jimmy what he was working so
hard for. But each time decided to
wait.
Copyright. 1924
The next story: THE Secret of the
Big, Flat Stone"
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30

Peter Finds Jimmy Skunk at Work.
Jimmy Skunk may move slowly. He
may appear never TO hurry. But
there is nothing slow about Jimmy's
wits. lie picks up hints here and
there. hints which may be useful to
him later. and no one suspects that
he is doing anything of the kind.
When Peter Rabbit told him that he
had seen Mrs. Blacksnake come out
from under a big. fat stone on q
certain sunny bank in the Old Pas
ture and he guessed that she was
making her home there, Jimmy
Skunk didn't appear particularly in
terested. lie was interested enough
to ask a question or two. but they
were such questions as anyone
might have asked.
When Peter and Jimmy parted
Peter went on his way without once
suspecting that he had told anything
of special interest to Jimmy Skunk.
He had told Jimmy where that fiat
stone was, and he knew that Jimmy
was headed that way. He thought
that Jimmy was simply curious to
see the place where Mrs. Blacksnake
lived.
A little later Peter returned along
sunny bank he wondered II he would
see Mrs. BlacAsnake again. As he
came In sight of that sunny bank he
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30

stopped short Jimmy Skunk was
there. Jimmy was over by the big.
fat stone and he seemed to be very
busy about something.
Hes digging exclaimed Peter un.
der his breath. He is digging around
that big, flat stone under which Mrs.
Blaeksnake lives. At least. l sup
pose she lives there. Now l wonder
what Jimmy is doing that for. II
must be that he saw a fat hectic
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30
40 OMAHANS TO
VASA MEETING

About 40 members of Omaha lodge
No. $40. order of Vasa. will attend
The district convention OF Iowa Ne
braska, No. Il. Nasa Order OF Amer
lea. at Sioux City, Ia, Saturday. The
woman's drill team of the Omaha
lodge will participate. Emery Stone
and Oscar johnson were elected dele.
gates. Francis Z. Sieborg. district
master Of Iowa Nebraska, is heading
the delegation from Omaha.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30

No. 5-The NJ NJ. Nemic homs
where Bessie Scm,c lived in Wymore.
Ne. e-The home In Wymore where
Charles Cleary lived.
The young couple had been keeping
company about a year. A note ad-
dressed to the boy 3 father was found
which said:
''Goodby. Dad: bury us IN the same
grave. | love her very much
Charlie"
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30
my. my. Jimmy must want that
beetle badly to 20 to all that
work." thought Peter.

under that big, fiat stone and is try
ing to dig 1t out. That stone is too
big for him to pull over and so he is
digging under II. / didn't suppose
Jimmy would do that much work
just for a fat beetle"
Peter sat down to watch. Jimmy
Skunk hadn't seen him. Jimmy was
too much occupied to be looking
around. lie is such an Independent
fellow that he seldom cares who sees
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30

Here arc p.esuses cf the principals
and scene cf the Gonble tragedy
caused by troubled love of two child
sweethearts near Wymore, Neb,
Wednesday.
No. 1-Charies Cleary. 1s. whose
body was found with that of Bessie
Nemic. Is, bullethole in each tenn
pie. near Wymore Wednesday MORN
ing.
No. 2-Ressie Nemic, left. taken in
playful pose with n chum behind an
automobile near her home.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30

No. THE spot In the timber in
Rawlings pasture, south OF Wymore.
where the two bodies, claspg in
each others arms, were found. The
cross (Xl marks the spot.
No. INDIAN creek bridge, near
where the bodies were found at a
lonely spot on Hook road just south
Of Wymore. 1t was also under this
bridge that Forrest Schwentker and
Betty Parks were drowned in Feb
ruary. 1922
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30
Insurance Official Dies.

New York. Aug. 2O.--Henry Evans.
chairman Of the board OF the Cont.
mental Insurance company and OF
other companies. died today at his
home here. lie was 64 years old. Mr..
Evans also was chairman of the FL
and the American Fire
Insurance companies and of the
Farmers Insurance company OF Iowa.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30

his official family a few hours after
his return to the capital.
Pending further and more detailed
reports Of the civil war threatening
Shanghai, no specific action upon the
part of the government was consid-
cred necessary.
The warning served upon the Pekin
government by foreign diplomatic
corps has the complete support Of the
United States, officials said.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30
NO WARRANT FOR
LILLIAN CONDON

Lillian Condor, daughter of DR.. A.
p. Condor, who was arrested on Tues
day night on charge Of speeding.
failed to appear in police court the
next day and Judge Patrick issued a
warrant that she be brought to court.
Prosecutor Brungardt reported in
police court on Friday that no war
rant had been issued, because of fail
ure OF arresting officers to sign a
for the charge.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30

latest death was that OF Betty
Atkinson. years old. The other
victims also were young girls.
Physicians said several others SUI
fering from chemical pneumonia.
caused by the ammonia fumes. might
die during the afternoon.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30
Final Chance
to Help Babes
Infants Must Have Pure Milk
Though Fund
Closes.

Moneys rolling in faster. now that
the closing of the Free Milk and Ice
fund has been announced.
Shows that many have been plan.
ming to give but have put it off.
And there Is still much work for
willing dollars to do. The milkmen
are still on the job and the hungry
babies must still be fed. Besides, there
will be many more hot days before
the relief of fall arrives.
Every cent goes to the babies. Not
cent for anyone connected with the
fund. Your dollar is 100 per cent ef-
fective in this fund.
Free Milk and Ice fund, care of
The Omaha Bee" Is the way to ad.
dress contributions. And please ac-
cept thanks.
Bee Want Ads are the best business
BOOSTERS
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30
FIFTH EXPLOSION
VICTIM IS DEAD

Des Moines. Ia. Aug. 29.-The
fifth victim Of yesterdays ammonia
explosion which wrecked a grocery
store here. died this afternoon. The
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30
Burgess Bedtime
Stories
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.
Peter Finds Jimmy Skunk at Work.

A tongue that wafs too freely may
Uhknowingly give much away.
Jimmy Skunk.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30
End -ofthe-Seaso Clearance
Women's S Silk Hose

All-silk Chiffon Hose. $3.50 value 50 %
hegular weight SIX Hose, values TO So 81 SO
= 1hllon nose Sl.9o value ..t....... S1.57
rancy Siik Hose, $500 to S4.25 values 50 .33
ran fahey oiik Hose s4.5o value ....,...... 50. .SS
m oilk X nose, sl'Zo value ,.,,...............-.7 76c
oon ohlion hose sZ'oo value ,............... 81 .23
ou'size siik Hose s2.oo to S425 values S1.6S
Main
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30

Bee Want Ads are the best business
Boosters.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30
Candy Specials

Our Candy Kitchen offers
four tempting specials for Satur-
day
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30

The next story: THE Secret OF the
Big, Flat Stone"
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30

Smartly practical are these
good-looking flannel dresses in
sizes for the junior girl. They
wear beautifully-always look
trim and attractive.
Fashioned of fine quality flan-
mel in novelty checks and stripes.
In straight-line styles with long
sleeves, round or "V" necks, and
collars and cuffs of linen or self
material. Novelty cut pockets,
narrow braid and band trim
mings add to their desirability.
In new colors and combinations.
Sizes 13, Is and II.
Third Flor
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-30

Youth has a way of monopolizing
fashions from the realms of the grown
up. The latest addition to their list
are the clever wash blouses of English
broadcloth and batiste-so boyish and
trig. Made with Peter Pan collars and
in MILDLY style.
Sizes 6 TO II years.
Third Floor
Evening star., 1924-05-21
FOR SALE-AUTOMOBILES.
CNAt4AAAl

IF YOU
Are looking for a real good buy
in a Buick, come and see us.
We also have selection of the
following:
Nash 1924 roadster.
Ford 1921 sedan.
Stutz touring.
Paige 1921 coupe.
Marmon town car.
Overland 1921 touring.
Hudson 1921 coupe.
Overland touring.
Nelie 1921 touring.
Ford 1922 roadster.
EMERSON & ORME,
1920 NJ St. NV.
Franklin 1850.
WE HAVE SOME FINE UsRD CARS THAT
have been run but 4 small percentage of the
potential mileage. You buy the balance OF
that mileage at price that makes your car
cost per mile less than anything possible with
new car.
Let US demonstrate one Of these:
1924 Dodge sedan. driven less than 900
miles.
1923 REQ touring: demonstrator
1928 Chevrolet touring.
1923 Star touring.
1922 REQ 7-pass. touring
1921 REQ 5-pass. touring
1921 REQ 5-pass. sedan.
1920 REQ 4-pass. coupe.
1924 Ford 1-ton truck
1921 REQ speed wagon with standa I'd express
body.
1QoO Rao eneod vs von With st.ndsr ~ srnr~ss
body.
COME IN AND LET Us TELL YOU
ABOUT THEN.
Liberal Terms.
THE TREW MOTOR co.
REQ PASSENGER CARS-SPEED WAGONS.
1909 14th St. NV. NJ. 4173.
Evening star., 1924-05-21
DURANT.
STAR.
Used Car Dept.

HARPER MOTOR CO..
Open Evenings Until 9 PM.
NEW CAR GUARANTEE.
The cars listed below are as
we represent them to be. They
are in perfect mechanical condi-
ton and carry our guarantee. A
buyer of a used Durant or Star
car purchased from our depart
ment will receive exactly. the
same courtesy and service as a
new car purchaser.
Most Liberal Terms in City.
1923 Durant touring. ..... $3.50
1924 Durant sedan (dem. .. l, 100
1928 Star touring. ...... 800
1928 Star touring (new9.... AO
1928 Star sedan (new). go. $50
1928 Star sedan. :. :...... 15
AND
1924 Flint touring. ....... o75
1922 Chevrolet touring. -. 200
1922 Ford touring. 80. 80. LIS
1918 Ford touring. ......... IS
1919 Maxwell touring. 90
Note-Wequote year and prices
See Mr.. Barnes,
HARPER MOTOR CO.,
Established 1872 Phone Franklin 1907.
1128-llN Conn. Ave. NV.
Between L and M SITS.
Open Evenings Until 9 PM.
A Deposit VIII Reserve Any
Car for Future Delivery
Evening star., 1924-05-21
BUICK

USED CAR DEPARTMENT.
Cole Touring. .......... $500
Ford sedan. US
Hupmobile touring....... $50
Dodge sedan ............ $50
Chandler touring go. 500
Buick 7-pass. sedan. ..... 1000
Buick touring, Calf. top. 300
Dodge sedan. .......... 900
Chalmers touring ....... 700
Buick 4cyl. touring.... $50
Buick 4cyl. roadster. 80. $50
Oakland coupe ....... ESQ
Ford sedan ............. 425
Dodge sedan .... 600
Chevrolet coupe ......... 400
Nash touring ....... 500
Ford touring .......... 100
Westcott touring ...... 700
Buick E touring. ........ 1000
Buick coupe ............ 1,lO
Buick touring, 7-pass. 900. 500
Buick sedan. 1,1W
Allen touring. ng............ 200
Evening star., 1924-05-21
TRY
Luttrell
CHEVROLET
Sales Co.
For Real Values in Used Cars.
CONVENIENT TERMS.
,14th at T St. Main 24S3.

CARS.
: MARMON-A good-looking
car equipped with ? bumpers,
snubbers. 2 extra tires and
wheels. New khaki top makes
this roadster one of the snap
piest cars in town. Trade your
used car in on this one. Cash or
easy terms, $3.50.
6-44's
Are Oaklands and you will find
one of the smartest-looking cars
obtainable in this model. Fast,
powerful and economical, and
GUARANTEED
for 10000 miles. Several OF these
models now on hand at prices
from $675 up. Look these over
and remember any y or '23
Oakland 6-44's bought from us
carries the above special guar
antee.
Dodge ~ Sedan, many ex-
tras ................... =. $625
Dodge '21 Touring, abso-
lutely 0. k..-.......... 2oO
Buick 7-pass., new paint. 4oO
And many other Fords up.
"Remember the Address"
1909 L ST. NV.
OAKLAND
Evening star., 1924-05-21

LIBERAL TERMS.
Open Evenings and Sundays.
STANLEY H. HORNER.
lO15 18th Street. Main 5296