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The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-03-22
Prospectors Go Prospecting

Prospec tors Go Prospecting
 Frank Earn ,m and Fred o. Hara left on Wednesdays train for their prospect which is locat ed on the other side ot the Chit ina River, with d summers outfit which they Will take in on the snow.
 Last summer, the boys found a slide containing a Vast amount of float trying values in gold in both free and base ores, silver and gaIena. It is also said that a couple of the specimens car ried traces of nickel.
 Owing to the lateness of the season and the scarcity of grub work was discontinued before the lead was picked up, but it is expected that it will be found this summer.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-03-22
Chitina Brevities


 Wires received from the states bring the information that little Adrian NelSon's sight has been saved. It will be remembered that the lad was accidently stab bed by his brother and that for some time it was doubtful Wheth CT his sight could be saved. ].
 Mrs. Fred Coleclough of Val dez is spending a few weeks in Chitlna, visiting her brother, o. A. Nelson.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-03-22
COPPER PROPERTY
 TO BE EXAMINED

According to excellent author ity, q copper prospect, not far from Meiers RoadhOuse on the Richardson Highway, is to be eX amined in d hort time by a Ken necott expert, iu View of that cor poration's $ taking it over. The prospect, which was discovered last year. is said to be one of the richest surface shoWings that has been found in years. It is also stated that the ground is easily accessible and that an a bundance of power is available
 It is further stated, on good authority, thaU should the Kenne colt Corporation decide to take over the property a branch line might be run out from Chitina. It is known that the most exhau stive examination will be made and the possibilities will all be tested.
 In case the deal is swung, Chit ina will be greatly benefited.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-03-22
MURRAY PREPARING FOR
 A BUSY SEASON

Joe Murray, operator on Young Creek, and candidate for representative on the Repu blican ticket, was a visitor at KennecOtt last Friday, having arrlved at M C Carthy the night before.
 Joe states that the coming sum mer will see him on the creeks making a try for the elusive for tune, which he feels sure is there - if he can only find it. It is his present intention to move camp and spend the summer in and around Calamity Gulch.
 While speaking of the politi- cal situation, Murray gave it as his opinion UnIt Ol1in of Anch orage would be almost certain to poll one of the largest votes in the division. Both Murray and Oltin are being backed by the different political clubs and are conceded to be among the win nerS.
 Joe leaves with his summers outfit in a couple of days for his clai ms, where he will remain un- til the freezeup.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-03-22
SNOWSLIDE BLOCKS
 ROAD 24 HOURS

Monday evening a small snow slide came down Porphyry Mount ain and completely blocked the railroad crack at mile 193. The engine laying over at MCarthy was dispatched south the follow ing morning and shortly return ed with a work car and section gang which was set to work.
 The train was able to get thru to Kennecott Wednesday morn ing, the shovelers having rut in double shift.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-03-22

New Car Arrives Thursday
 Henry Olsen received a new Chevrolet on last Thursdays To cal. The new machine will be used in connection with the M'Carthy Stage Service
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-03-22
Is Said That =

J. B. O'Neill and wife were overnight guests &t tine Green Butte Wednesday. TA"y report a enjoyable trip.
 Joe Sommers is making d stop of a couple of days in town. He reports that things are going a long fine and that bedrock would be struck on Copper Creek in a short time.
 Ed Briggen, who is employed at the Green Butte as timberman spent couple of days in town this week.
 Bill Baxter of Kennecott has been under the doctors care for some time and is now very much improved.
 Johnny Hill was a visitor at Kennecott Friday. While ther Johnny was measured for a new set of steak grinders, it is under stood.
 Otto Amalong returned this week from a trip to Cordova. He states that that this place is heaven after having bucked the rotten climate of the coast city.
 Con Miller left On yesterdays train for Cordova, where he ex poets to join a hunting party con ducted by Dr. Chase. Con says that he will return to Mccarthy in July and take trip into the hills to do little prospecting.
 Mrs. Nels Tjosevig made a shopping trip to Kennecott Mon day.
 Miss Smith and Miss West of Kennecott were local visitors yes terday.
 Ernie Lottsfelt engineer at the Green Butte made several busi- ness trips to Mccarthy this week
 Ed Hammer. Long Lake trap per, returned to his home Sunday after short visit in town.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-03-22
POSSIBILITIES OF RAT
 FARMING INVESTIGATED

Nelson Kunkel, the well known trapper, left this week for trip among the lakes on the other side of the Nizina, for the pur pose of locating site suitable for propogating muskrats.
 In event he finds suitable land he will take steps to obtain breed stock and get in shape to declare few divedends to himself next year.
 The rat reproduces rapidly and is easily kept.Roughly about ten to fifteen families can live on an acre of ground. Given plenty of it, they can liy on practically any bulbuous pls carrots tur nips etc. being ( tered best.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-03-22
Pierson Leaves For

Bremmer River
 Dan PiersOn, who has been em ployed as blacksmith by the Ken necott Corporation for some time past, left Wednesday for Long Lake where he picked up his out fit. which had been shipped by rail. From Long Lake, Piersoh struck in toward the Bremmer River country, where he will put in the summer prospectir g.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-03-22

Ben Jackson
 NOTARY PUBLIC
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
DR.. KIDD HAS
BIG AUDIENCE
Record Attendance al
Evangelistic Services
Expected Sunday

Difficulty of Saving n Soul. was the
subject Of DIR. John +. Kidd, Presby
terian evangelist, in his sermon ut the
Presbyterian church Of Brownsville last
night. and the next sermon in the series
will be tomorrow morning at ii o'clock.
The text for the morning sermon Sun
day will be How Shall | Go Up to My
Father and the Lad he Not With Me.
Tomorrow right Or. Kidd will speak OF
There is No Difference.
No services will be held at the churcf
tonight. DR.. +. +. Day. pastor of the
church. said. There will be one more
week of the evangelistics services.
The biggest crowd of the present two
weeks services is expected at the Sun
day services, and additional chairs have
been placed in the church 10 accommo
date the congregation. Twenty-Five new
members have been received into the
church, and many more are expected tt
be taken in before the services close.
The children's booster services are he
ing held every afternoon under the
supervision of r. s. Bergens, who i
also in charge of the song services al
the evangelistic meetings. children's
service will be held Sunday afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
HUNT FOR BOYS
BODY IN RIVER
Adolfo Bartel of Mata-
moros Believed to Be
Drowned

The search instituted yesterday for
the body of Adolfo Bartel, lO-year old
son of a. W. Bartel. Matamoros jewel
er. believed to have been drowned in
th, Rio Grande has proved frui,less. ac-
cording TO the latest repor.s today.
The boy was last seen Friday morn
ing about 10 o'clock by a companion. as
the two were swimming IN the river
south of Matamoros. 49, other boy
missed Adolfo, and came back TO Mata-
moros TO notify the boys parents.
The clothes of the little boy were
found on the bank Of the river, and
boats were taken out and search i'm
sututed for his body. the search con-
tinuing until late last night. and start
ing again today, although no trace Of
the body had been found.
A. w. Iartel is well src-rn in Mata-
moros. He resides opposite the Amer
lean consulate, on the street leading to
the main plaza.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22

Brownsville and vicinity: Fair and
continued cool tonight; Sunday fair and
warmer
East Texas: Fair tonight and Sun
day; warmer Sunday. Light to moder-
ate easterly to southerly winds on the
coast.
Weather Conditions
The weather was mostly cloudy and
unsettled over the greater portion of the
United States at the morning observa-
tion. Rains were general throughout
the eastern states during the last "a
hours. and scattered precipitation oc-
cured also in the far northwestern
states. Ii was cooler TO colder tins
morning in the east Gulf states. through
out the Mississippi Valley. and over the
Plains states; and warmer in the
Plateau and central Rocky Mountain
states and in the middle and north At
antic states. Light frosts occurred last
night in northern Texas and north
western Louisiana.
The lowest temperature last night al
Texas stations ranged from 81 al
Abilene and Amarillo to 56 af Corpus
Christi.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
BRANCH MOTOR
DISCONTINUED
Extra Express Train to
Make Kingsville Mis-
sion Run

The motor which runs from Browns
Vile to Mission. leaving here ut 3:i5
p. M, and arriving in Brownsville at
s:l5 a. M. makes its last run today. as
the motor service will be discontinued
according TO telegram received at the
local railway office today.
An extra express and mail train from
Mission 10 Kingsville is 10 be put on
Monday to care for the additional cit
rus and vegetable express shipments
out Of the Valley. The telegram fol-
lows:
effective November % the motor
tween Mission and Brownsville will he
discontinued permanently or until fur
ther advised.
Also. effective November "a, we will
operate an express run between Mis-
sion and Kingsville. leaving Mission a,
2:30 p. M, Harlingen at p. m, and
reaching Kingsville at s:45 p. m.
leaving Kingsville at 1:-1 n. m, Har-
lingen at 10:l0 a. m. and arriving at
Mission at 1890. This train will not
handle passengers. and will take only
eAPiess anu pouCh hiaii lrohi tue Hoe>
ton car"
In all probability the extra express
and mail train will be discontinued af-
ter the heavy shipments Of fruit and
vegetables are over.
The train will leave Mission every
afternoon only a short time before the
regular branch train. which connects
with the main line train ort FROM,
Brownsville. at Harlingen at $3.50 p. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
Nine ARRESTED IN
HARLINCEN QUARREL

Deputy Sheriff Jim Collins and Traf-
fic Officer Ferguson of Haringen
brought nine men and women into
Brownsville Friday following disturb
anccs at Harlingen in which negro
woman suffered serious injuries when
she was struck across the head with a
bottle. One Of the n;ne persons
brought down. Lavero Benavides, is be-
ing held on an assault to murder
charge.
A telephone me ssagc from Harlingcn
Friday said that the woman who was
hurt will recover. although she is se-
riously injured. In addition to Lavero
Benavides, and Juan Gonzales, who was
brought down at witness, four negro
men. Glars nee Nunley. Atroy Stephens,
Woodrow Wilson Cannon and Ed Me-
kinley. were brought TO Brownsville by
the officers. and three negro women,
Annie Edwards. Clara Brown, and Min
ME Martin, all Of whom are charged
with disorderlines
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
ARREST MOTHER and
son AT HARLlNCEN

A mother and her son. both Of Har-
lingen. made bond for $500 each Thurs
day on charge of aggravated assault
on G. W. Womack. sewing machine
agent at Harlingen. who. according to
officers. is suffering from painful in
jufios, with possibility Of losing the
sight Of one Of his eyes. as the result
Of beating alleged to have been Civ
en- him by the boy while his mother,
It is alleged. stood by with q shotgun.
Sheriff Sam Robertson went to Har-
lingen and place d the mother and son
under arrest. after which they furnish
ed bond. The quarrel started over a
cow which strayei from one yard to
another, it was said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22

regularities in turning the ballot boxes
over to the county judge, w. +. Ne
Charen.
Judge Hopkins. in his holding follow.
ing completion of the hearing at IL
pelling the court 10 canvass the election
arms not later than November 26
He based his decision OF the gpunds
that the ballot boxes had been turned
over to the judge as provided by law
and that the court had no legal reason
for not canvassing the returns.
The missioners' court of Willacy
county in session Wednesday Of this
week canvassed the election returns
from the Sebastian box. which gave all
Of the Independent, candidates ma
jority. but would not canvass the other
boxes. which gave the democrats a vic
tory for every office with the exception
Of county attorney, according to un-
official returns.
Trial Of the case started here Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock, with prac-
tically all Of the interested parties pres
ent for the hearing. The law firm Of
Graham, Jones, Williams and Ransome
of Brownsville and ID. +. Decker, at
torney at Raymondville. represented the
plaintiff. while B. ID. Tarlton Of Ray
mondville represented the defendant.
Election judges in the precincts in the
county, the county judge. W. r. Nc
Charen. and other persons connected
with the election appeared as witnesses
in the trial Of the case Thursday and
L~..I - IL .l.... L.. h.
commissioners court that three Of the
four election boxes. including two from
Raymondville and one from Lyford, had
been turned in illegally. The basis for
this contention was that one of the
boxes had been allowed TO remain in a
garage in Raymondviile a short time
before being turned over 10 the judge,
and that the other two were turned
over to the county clerk. and not to the
county judge in person.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
OBSEQUIESF FOR
MRS, HARDING
TO Be SIMPLE
Tentative Plans Include
Singing of "The End
of a Perfect Day" Her
Favorite Song
(By The Associated Press.l

J. MARION, Ohio. Nov. 22-Funera
services Monday afternoon at Epworth
NJ. T.. Church here for -irs. Florenc,
King Harding. who died yesterday al
the home of DR.. Carl -. sawyer. sor
of the late DIR. 9. F.. Sawyer. President
Hardinst personal physician, will b'
simple.
This was announced today by George
y. Christian. Jr.. formc. secretary "a
Mr.. Harding and lifelong friend oi
the family, in charge or funeral ar
rangements.
Tentative funeral plans. Mr.. Chris
tian said. include singing of ''Thc Ems
Of Perfect Day" by the Columbus
Ohio. republican g!ee club. which while
Mr.. Harding was president was heard
often ut the White House on special oc-
casions. The song was Mrs. Harding
favrite and always was requested by
her when any musical organization
playeS nj the executive mansion.
The Rev. DIR. Jesse -va-x. pastor OF
Epworth NJ. r. Church. o. which Mrs
Harding has been memrer since girl
hood, will deliver a short sermon. The
Rev. George w. Lanies. pastor OF Tri-
nifty Baptist Church o. which Mr.
Harding was a member. will read the
scriptures. The cntombment service a,
the vault where Mrs. Tarc.ng will rest
beside her husband will be in charge
Of DR.. Swank
Honorary pail bearers will be officials
Of the government from Washington
whose names have not oven announced.
Active pail bearers will include old
friends of the Harding .-.nliiy. They
are Malcolm Jennings OF Columbus
George II. Van Fleet, F.. X. Uhler. J.
+. Prendergast. O. $. Rapp. Dr. Carl
w. Sawyer, c. u. Schaffner and j. A.
Schroeder. all OF Marion.
WorI was received tvug,- from Rock
Ledge. Fla. that Mrs. &. Il. King a
sistor-in-law Of Mrs. iarr;ng and her
fyughter. Louise. who is seriously ILL.,
would not be able to come here for the
services. Mr.. King arrived in Marion
last week from Rock Ledge TO be at
the bedside Of his siste,
Mrs. Iiarding's body was taken late
yesterday to the home OF Mrs. F. J.
Iongshore, daughter Of Mr.. King
whore it will remain unt;; the services
Monday. Mrs. Harding's old home, oc-
cupied by the King family. had been
closed for the winter
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
CHlNALEADERS
FORM new RULE
Member of Big Three
Approach Peking Pre-
pared for Unity
Rv The ASsociatcd Press.1 ,

PEKING. Nov. 22.--The Big Three :
General Chang TsoLin. the Man
chuiian. Feng u-fisiang. the "Chris-
tian General" and Tuan ,Chi-Jui. ex-
premier of China-approached here to-
day prepared TO set up what they hope
will be a unified government Of ali
China.
The three leaders who have emerg-
Cd from China's recent civil war. came
from Tentsin where they have been
conierring for several Gays. rhe fact
that the party shifted 70 Peking was
taken as conclusive evidence Of agree
ment in their deliberations. An an
nouncemcnt Of the formation Of the
new government. with Tuan as the
temporary chief executive Is expected
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
Six Floors Needed
For Inaugural Ball

AUSTIN. Tex. Nov. pa half doz-
en- dance floors may ne needed for
Ma Fcrguson's Inaugural Ball. ac-
coriing to the arrangements committee
Because sof the expected crowds. it Is
believed the Hall Of Representatives
will be too small. Hotels and other
places will be pre- ssed into service. and
each will be supplied with band
Mrs. Ferguson. however, will lead the
grand march in each place. She will
be present first of all at the Capitol
and then at the other dance halls in
rotation. Adjutant General Thomas d
Barton has been appointed floor man.
ager with instructions 70 provide ans.
pie floor space and music.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
ASK FOR CLOTHES
TO SUPPLY NEEDY

People Of Brownsville having old
clothes that they would be willing to
donate to needy persons are asked to
take these clothes to the Volunteer
Mission headquarters, 1909 Washington
street. and give them to Captain and
Mrs. II. F. Hughes. who will see that
the clothes are given to needy persons.
The local workers for the volun
teers Of America are supplying several
needy persons with free beds and food
but do not have enough clothing to
furnish as many persons rs they would
like to, Mrs. Hughes said. They will
accept any kind Of old clothes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
WATTEAU CIRLST0
SHOW HERE TONIGHT

The stage at the Brownsville high
school is set for the appearance to-
night of the Vatican Girls. in the
third number Of the White 4 Brown
Lyceum agency entertainment being
shown here under the auspices of the
Parent-Teacher association.
A large crowd is expected, as the
two girls have received praise in many
other cities Of the United States for
their capable performance, at singing,
playing instrumental selections, and
giving feadings and impersonations.
Misses Fama Harrell and Mary Ter.
~ are the Vatican Cl.ss who will ap-
pear tonight,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
GREAT FISH BITES OFF
ARM OF PROF. WlNSLOW
IN PORTO RICO WATERS

SAN JUAN, p. r.. Nov. 22.-W. Rus
sell Winslow, Of Carthage, Ind. Profess
or Mt the University Of Porto Rico, died
last night a few hours after having been
attacked while sea bathing BY fish
which bit off one Of his arms. Prof.
Winslow was rescued BY John Harradine
two others subsequently gave bloed for
: transfusion operation - y unsoeeoss-
I'll attempt g save ~ edn@11er'n lifo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
STEEL MACNATE URGES
!: i: x
YOUTH OF COUNTRY TO
Z = :
IN VEST IN INDUSTRY
CBv The Associated Press)

AKRON, Ohio, No. 22.-Invest in in
dustry.
This advice was given last night 10
the youth Of the country ny Charles
W. Schwab. steel magna.-. IN an adj
dwress here.
You will have prosperity and sue.
cess in the years 10 come -reater than
in the years gone by :ir. Schwab
said My advices to the young men OF
today is don't be afraid to invest in
industry If had my - 20 live over
again | would choose 80 --ar' now. for
the future offers greater promise than
the past.
Whatever your position let il be
that of simple democracy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
RUMOR
GIVEN NO CREDENCE
tBy The Associated Press !

NOGALES. Sonora, Nov. 22.-Repor4.
OF revolt in Sinaloa inspired by Gen
erai Angel Flores. former governor OF
Sinaioa and unsuccessful candidate for
the presidency in recent election. found
no support in federal circles here
where they were viewed doubtfully.
General Alexandra de la Vega of
Sinaloa asserted that Sinaloa was in
excellent shape. Consulate officials
said the governor would not have been
allowed to leave il otner than tran.
guilty prevailed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
Bespeak Confidence
In Rev. Sheatsley

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Nov. 22.-Chicago
ministers have only hign praise for the
Rev c. v Sheatsley. pastor of Christ's
Church, in Bexley, Ohio. who with his
sons was questioned in svrneciion with
the death ofhis wife. -~
"A wonderful man and splendid
minister, said DR.. j. r. Siebert, gen
raj secretary of home n..ssions and
,hurch extension work of the United
Lutheran Church.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
GORE APPOINTED
TO CABINET POST
fBy The Associated Press J

WASHINGTON. ID. C., Nov. % )
Howard NJ Gore Of West Virginia. was
today appointed secretary Of agricul.
ture to succeed the late Henry G. Wal
lace.
Mr. Gore. who has be- serving rs
acting secretary since the death Of Mr..
wallace, can serve only until next
March 4. when he becomes governor Of
his home state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22

"A. j. Bailey of San Antonio. was shot
and killed near his ranch nine miles
from Moore, Frio county, yesterday. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Briscoc Of Moore. are
expected to die of wounds following d
gun fight over Il cattle deal Mrs
Briscoe attempted TO stop the quarrel
and was wounded. according to officers
Bailey's body was brought here. Mr.
and Mrs. Briscoe are under medical at
tcntion nj the Bailey Ranch
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22

HOUSTON. Tex. Nov. 22.-TwO
youths are held in Jail today in con-
nection with the police inquiry into
recent hi-jackings following the
shooting to death last night Of one
man. an alleged bandit. The two
have confessed TO participating in q
dozen holdups.
Jim Shown. 10 year old high school
football star. shot and killed Ernes,
Shoquist. II. last night when. he told
authorities the latter made an attempt
to hold him up.
Immediately police began a roundup
cf suspected youthful eangsters and
soon had six in custody.
Confessions soon were received from
two. They implicated Shoquist At east
on one robbery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
Returns Must Be
Counted, Decision

Application, filed by R. II. Teller, for
writ of mandamus compelling the
commissioners court of Willaey COUNTY
TO canvass the election returns from the
four precincts IN that county, declare
the returns according 10 law, and issue
certificates Of election to the successful
candidates was granted last night By
Civil District Judge ". y. Hopkins.
The case was brought to the district
court here following action Of the COM
missioners' court in refusing to canvass
the returns on account of alleged ir-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-11-22
Southland Memorial
4. Association Formed
tBy The Associated Press }

AUSTIN, Tex. Nov. 22-The Texas
branch Of the Southland Memorial As
sociation has been organized here with
the election Of Gen. J. NJ Cochran Of
Dallas. as president and Mrs Joe Wroe
of Austin as secretary. The associa-
tion plans erection of college in the
south rs a memorial to the women Of
the Confcderacy.