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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-01-16
Sullivan IIarbOr.

Mrs. Josephine Preble who is
nursing at Prospect Harbor, spent a
few days last week at home.
Guy Smith went to the Eastern
Maine hospital Monday, for removal
of tonsils.
Mrs. Frank Colt of Franklin is Wis
ting her PARENTS, Mr.. and Mrs. Jud-
son Gordon.
Lawrence Meynell is recovering
from q severe illness of influenza.
The Sunshine club will hold its
next meeting with the Misses
Hawkins.
Mrs. Fred Clark is visiting in
Franklin.
Jan. IA. M.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-01-16
RED. WATERY EYES

You will be astonished at the
ouick results from simple camphor,
witchhazel, hydrastis etc, as mixed
in Lavoptik eye wash one snlaii
bottle Lavoptik helps any case sore
red or watery eyes. Eye cup nee
Alexander's Pharmacy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-01-16

e. b. Hodgkins spent few days
recently in Bar HarbOr.
The annual Farm Bureau meeting
for both women and men viii be
held Thursday evening, Jan. II, at
No 6 schoolhouse. All are cordially
invited
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-01-16

Itching. torturing skin eruptions dis
figure, annoy, drive one wild. Doans
Ointment is praised for it's good work.
soc at all drug stores.-Advt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
CHINESE FIGHT
in HEAVY Rain
Kiangsu Governor Sends
Troops to Chang Chow,
Reported
IRr The Assnclatcd r,ressl

SHANGHAI. Sept. l3.- Rival forces Of
warning Chinese military governors.
battling for possession u Shanghai dis
regarded their traditional rule against
fighting in the rain today when firing
was resumed at Hwangtu, Is miles
west Of here. while that area was being
soaked hy a new storm.
The kiangsu military governor was
reported T. be shinE reinforcemtnts
70 Chang Chow, 10 miles west Of Shan
rhai, TO defend that town against the
advancing Chekiang troops who took
hing yesterday, according To a Chinese
observer who arrived here today from
Chingkiang. l46 miles west Of Shanghai.
The observer was orc az three Chin
csc messengers dispatched from Anting.
% niles west Of here. TO view opera
tions VII the kiangsu forces. He sue
ccedcd in reaching Shanghai by steamer
after viewing the invading kiangsu
army from behind its lines.
The observer discrcditcd the asser-
tions OF the Chekiang forces that they
were victorious in tie vicinity Of
IIwanEtu during the past three davs. lie
said the kiangsu forces were fully con
fiicnt and organized well. The obscr-
yer said he had Witnessed slight battles
nthe outskirts of Hwangtu in which
both sides used artillery.
In the battle he witnessed the kiang-
81 artillery forced the fighting and
advanced into the outskirts Of HwanEtu.
On the hing front. 100 miles west e
here, the Chinese said re saw the rival
forces in action and the KianEsu lead
ors said there were tnan 1000 wounded
ilirg ihc hospitals and university dor
mitory at 500 Show. 53 miles west. of
Shanghai.
The japanese ncws agency here re-
ceivcd q report this morning from Ptk-
ing saying that the Mukadcn railway
line had been closed ~ traffic. This
was taken as in indication Of impcnd-
ing warfare between Cen. Chang Tso
Lin. Manchuran dictator and Wa Pei
Fu. military leader Of the PekinE gov
ernmcnt.
The equipment of the Kianrsu troops
was said by the observer to be superior
70 that ~ the Chckiang forces. He add
cd that the Chckiang field guns and am
munition were faulty. An examination
III 4 number of shells he asserted, re-
vcalcd great proportion of "duds."
The incffcctivencss Of shells fired by
the Chckiang forces. the observer said.
was shown in an examination Of the
wounded which revealed that virtually
an were victims of rifle or machine gun
fire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
PERSHINC ENDS
Army CAREER
Coolidge Express S e S
Gratitude of Nation
in Message
ny The Assoclated Pre,O

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-John J.
Pershing ends his ~ years Of active
service in the army az noon today with
last signal honor paid him IN the is-
suance Of an executive announcement
by President Coolidge expire sing the
nations indebtedness for tire service
which won him leadership Of the Am
crican forces IN the world war.
Gen. Pcrshing has not Indicated his
plans fer the future but he declared at
an informal gathering with Secretary
Weeks and other nigh officers and Of
ficials last night that he had no
thought Of being inactive after retire
ment. He had plans which he hopcd to
carry out, be said. but was not more
definite
The retiring general Of the armies
lays down his burden e active military
duty with the satisfaction 10 having
witnessed action which has contributed
dcvotedly in the period since the war, q
test OF the new national defense pro
gram which he and his associates re-
gari as eminently successful. His heart
and thoughts were wrapped an in this
one thing 20 the very last hour Of his
active service. -
Gen. Pershing's farewell 10 his assoc
ciatcs Of the army was given over the
telephone line up after he had conclud-
ca the radio address 10 the country for
which this was arranged last night.
Calling the roll II corps area head
quarters from Washington 10 New York
snd thence 70 San Francisco. with an
instant response from each. the general
inquired Of each major general in COM
mand the result Of the defense test in
his territory. The unvarying report of
success ami enthusiastic response
brought his personal thanks and con-
gratulations. Then he bade them fare
well.
The text Of the executive announce
ment which will bc read to the army rs
general order, follows:
General John J. Pershing. general
of the armies. having this day reached
the age Of sixty four years, Is retired
Continued on page 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
RED RIVER Land
TOPAY BIG TAX
Texas to Collect $780,
900 From Wells in
Dispute

AUSTIN, Tex. Sept. 13.-The state Of
Texas viii collect $4,000 IN gross pro
ducts on taxes from oil wells in the
Red river section involved in the boun-
dlry dispute between Oklahoma and
Texas, according 90 r. III. Pierson. chief
Of the gross receipts division Of the
comptrollcr's office. Mr. Pierson re-
turned tod@y from Wichita Falls where
hc has been for week checking the
federal receivers reports.
There were about 242 wells in the
Red river district placed in reccivership
when Oklahoma instituted suit. claiming
this territory. By a decision Of the
United States supreme court, Oklahoma
lost the suit and about three fourths VII
the wells were declared TO be in the
state of Texas.
Texas then demanded the state tax on
the gross production Of the wells dur
mg the period they were in receiver
ship, from April i, 1920 to June 80.
1924.
Attorney General ". A. KEELING won
this pr cent in taxes.
The tax probably will ~ in the state
treasury by October l and will reduce
the deficiency which i now approach
ing 81. l.000 900.
The Texas companies. which have
been under the rcceivership IL Frederic
A. Delano. will be given ten days in
which To file any protest against the
tax. At the end Of that period Of grace.
if no protest has been filed. the tax
must be paid to the state, Mr.. Pierson
said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
Prepare to Handle
A. & NJ. Ticket Sales

AUSTIN. Texas, Sent. i3.-There will
b. no tickets delivCrt- -Jr the Thanks
giving Longhc rn-Aggie football game TO
be played here in the new stadium an.
ti October II, according To l.. Theo
Belmont, director Of athletics at the
University of Texas.
Applications are new being received
from contributors TO the stadium. APP
plications for seats from others also arc
being taken, but they will not NJ act.
Cd upon until next month. Those who
donated To the stadium will have PRIOR
ity right In buying tickets ID the games
TO be played in the big bowl.
Applications are being received much
more rapidly than we expected, said
Director Belmont. 81 feel certain
there will ~ AZ least $4,000 people here
FOR the Thanksgiving game. Two years
ago we had $4,000 present, and more
than 1000 were turned away. This year
all will be assured Of good seat in the
mammoth stadium" he declared.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
NATIONS OFFER
CONCESSIONS AT
CENEvAPARLEY
Countries Give Fleets,
Forces, Finances, in
Interest of Peace for
World
tBy The AS ociate ! Press)

GENEVA, Sept. 13.-Francc's idea
that general world security can be att
tainei only If each member OF the lea
guc Of nations will contribute what Il
can in the way of sanctions against an
aggrcssor state seems 10 be working
good at Geneva.
The countries. led By England. are
coming forward expressing willingness
to give what they have to the cause Of
peace-England her fleet France and
the other nations possessing large land
and air forces the weight Of their mill
t1ry strength. and the smaller countries.
which are weak in armament, the full
measure Of their financial and economic
assistance.
Just how this general attitude TO con-
tribute TO the sanctions can BE whipped
into general rrotorol or convention Il
the problem now Immediately before
the league assC mbly. One problem re-
lating TO compulsory arbitration is AZ
ready partly solved in that sub-com-
mittee Of jurists has decided that ii Is
entirely reasonable fD rthc powers TO
sign the compulsory arbitration clause
Of the world court Of justice and az the
same time make reservations thereto.
DR.. Loudon, the Dutch minister 70
France, opened todays discussion Of
the assembly disarmament commission.
declaring the delegates must at any
price avoid making war admissible az
ter the league council had found itself
unable 20 reach unanimous decision
on difference between two members.
DR.. Loudon declared II Gland did not
approve OF regional agreements, but he
said she could readily understand the
French viewpoint on this question as
well as on the proposed treaty Of mu-
tual assistance. which Holland equally
disapproyed. Enough sanctions already
existed under the league covenant. Dr
II udon declared. and his nation saw no
need Of going further along that line.
"Do not let us ~ discouraged X we
cannot come to the elaboration Of mu-
tual assistance treaty. but rather let us
point out what real progress wc have
already made i'm intc irrational solidar-
ity. he added.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
DUTCH BARON is FOUND
4. 4 -
ON BATTLESHTP TEXAS;
COURT MARTIAL CALLED
nv The Associntcn rrcss,

NORFOLK, Va, Sept. IA court
martial was convened on board the Bat
tleship Texas here today 70 investigate
the arrival here on the Battlcship Tex
as several weeks ago Of Baron Van
Westerholt as a stowaway The young
noblcman was held in jail here until
several days ago pending deportation
to his home in Holland after his ar
rival on the battleship when she return
ed from the annual cruise Of the An
napolis midshipmen.
The inquiry, ordered from Washing
ton, will seek TO develop how the Baron
was able TO board the battleship at Ga
braltar in the first place and how he
managed to survive fourteen days as a
stowaway on diet Of chocolate, as he
claims
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
New York Expects Big
Turn Over of Funds
fBv The Assoeiated Pressl

LEW YORK. Sept. 13.--An unusually
heavy turn over Of funds in the New
York federal reserve district Is expect
ga ncNt Monday IA a result Of the an
nouncement of United States treasury's
operations up 20 September Is. The To-
cal bank expected 10 handle the bulk
Of principal and interest payments on
liberty bonds and treasury certificates
which may total S5OO,000.00O Receipt for
the new treasury notes will approximate
$500, 100000 and about S25O,000.0 900 will
represent quarterly tax payments. The
government will withdraw from banks
IN this district S9.is2.l50 on that date
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
Auto Bandis Hold up
Seven Cars in Houston
(By The Associated Press)

lIOl STON. Texas. Sept. 13.-Auto-
mobile bandits wrecked havoc in Hous-
ton last night working with a speed that
bcwillrrcd officials and changing auto
mobiles 80 rapidly that recognition hy
automobile license number was out of
the question.
Seven automobile robheries were
staged in less than two hours by mem
bcrs of the auto bandits gangs. Most of
them took place in onr section Of the
city. Oc upantS of the ears were robbed
~ their valuablc> and in three cases. of
their automobiles. one victim was held
prisonir and compelled 10 witness two
robb, ries after he had been relieved Of
his money and his car.
The robbers were all young men wore
masks and were heavily armed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
BODY OF BABY
FOUND HIDDEN
IN HOTEL Here
Three Persons Arrested
I'm Connection with AZ
fair; Physicians to Re-
port Cause of Death

Following the discovery of tho body oi
newborn baby hoy under a bath tul
in the Plaza Hotel vest crdny aft rnoon.
two persons are in The county Jail. and
one other IL out on $500 bond IN con
hcction with the affair pending the re-
port from physicians who examined the
body last night
Yesterday afternoon ~ J:::O bell boy
IN the hotel found the body of q
baby. wrapped in Il towel. under bath
tub on the second floor of the hotel.
lie reported il To- the manager. who
called Lieut. nant of Police Armstrong.
As soon as the officer arrived. he con
Quoted an investigation. which caused
suspicion to be directed toward Il certain
room in the hotel. The names Of the
couple who registered ia this room were
cscurcd. Sheriff Sam Robertson and
Deputy Sheriff Roy Collins went 20
Eanchita and arr, stcd the couple. who
were brought "a Jail here.
Al the lail the woman admitted giving
birth "a the baby. and said that II was
born dead
The body cf the child WAS taken 10 the
Garza undertaking establishment. wher"
cornncr'S inquest was made nv Jus
tice Of the Peace II. J. Kirk, although he
did not render verdict. Withholding il
pending the report of physicians who
examined the body.
The woman and man were married
here early this week, according to the
marriage license record NJ the court
house. The mother of the baby named
Il man ia san Bcnito a. its father. ana he
WAS brought here, being released on
$500 bond.
The body il being held pending re-
ports from physicians.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
COOLIDGE TO SEE
SEVERAL VISITORS
'Rs The As. ociated Pressl

WASHINGTON. Sept 13.-Sevcral
visitors were on the engagement list NJ
President Coolidge today 90 wind M a
comparatively busy week Of conferences
with considerable time devoted also ~
the study Of government problems.
Reports received by the president last
week IN the political situation with some
attention eiveif also 70 results of the
various state primaries held during the
week. have caused him to express >aiiS-
faction tc friends over the trend of the
national campaign.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
CARPENTER is TO FIGHT
u y y
TUNNEY AND QUIT RING,
DES CAMPS ANNOUNCES
tBy The Associate1 Prcssl

PARIS, Sept. l3.-Georgcs Carpenter.
European heavyweight champion, IS to
retire after his fight with Gene Tun-
ncy.
hat fight will be the last Georges
will enter. Winner or loser, he will
withdraw from the ring" his manager,
DcsCamps, told L'Auto the sporting
newspaper.
"All reports set about concerning his
retirement up 10 the present were has
ed on nothing serious. Carpenter had
decided nothing on the subject but to-
day IL IL settled. and YOU can an
nounce il, that after his match with
Tunncy, Carpenter gives up boxing for
good
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
Chile rulers
PLAN new Laws
Military Junta Declares
Constitution to Be
Rewritten

BTENOS AIRES. Sept. 13.-Thc
governing junta." in reality military
triumviratc which now rules Chile. does
not propose to lay down ~ power until
4 has given the country brand new
constitution under which 10 make fresh
political start. This purpose on the part
Of General Altamirano and his two ass
Sociates is indicated in dispatches re-
ceiyed here.
They frankly do not intend to observe
The present constitution or laws wher-
ever they conflict with measures they
deem necessary To rule the country until
the government can be re-organized un-
der a new constitutional regime Il IL
Indicated that the first step will be to
call constituent assembly To consider
and adopt constitution more suitable 10
Chile than the present one.
Meanwhile the civilian cabinet ere.
atcd by the triumviratc and responsible
70 il will de- the administrative work ms
the dcfacto government. The original
military junia of ~ officers which pre-
cipitated the revolution has been dis
solved after issuing manifesto calling
on comrades in arms 10 support the new
government which assumed power by
peaceful resolution dissolved congress-
and baniShcd President Alctradcr from
the country. consequently cepting his
resignation which congress. prior to its
dsSolvaiion had refused 10 do.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
nv The al ,ociated Pres.l

BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 13.-Arturo
Alcssandri who arrived here yesterday
IN what he termed punishment, but still
bearing the title Of president Of Chile.
expressed satisfaction when informed
that the military jGnta in Santiago had
accepted his resignation. although he
remarked that no constitutional power
remained in Chile which could accept IL.
"But the business has ended AS I
wanted IL to-. he added.
II now can travel as simple citizen. s"
President Dealvear called on Senor
Alessandri last evening.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
Wales to Attend
First Polo Game

SYOSSET, y. ", Sept. 13.-Thc pro-
gram of the Prince Of Wales called for
a full and active day today. lie rose
early and expected 10 Ne up late tonight
at a dance. He played polo this morn
ing. lunched at home, and planned 70
drive u Mcadowhrook AT $3.50 y. m. to
see the first Of the international polo
matches. After the game he was TO
entertain twenty-five At dinner At his
Syosset residence. later attending
dancing party al the home Of John San
ford in Brookville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
MRS. yANDERBECk WINS

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 13.-Mrs Clar-
ence =. Vanderhcck. Philadelphia, to-
day won the Berthellyn golf cup de-
feating Miss Louisq Fordyce, Youngs-
town. Ohio. ] up. Miss Fordxce had
the advantage until the 18th hole, fell
behind on the 18th and lost on the home
hole. The match was played at the
Huntington Valley Country Club.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
Myrtle Styles Gets
Suspended Sentence

ROBY. Tex. Sept. I3.--A long drawn
out legal battle of the state Of Texas
vs.. Myrtle STYLES over tsc death OF her
former husband. Roy Winters, at Jay
ton in 1918. came 70 close last night
when "A jury returned verdict Of guilty
Of manslauchter and assessed punish
ment az two years with suspended SEN
tencc.
A trial which was reversed in the
higher court resulted in conviction and
ten years
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
TO ACCEPT HOTEL

The addition 70 the Travellers Hotel
will be accepted this afternoon ~ the
owner, Mrs. G. II. Moore. from the con-
tractor, J. C. Diclman. following an ar
chitect's inspection made by Herbert s.
Green Of San Antonio. Mr.. Greene has
been here since Wednesday, and work
ed on the inspection for two days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
Gulf Storm Looms
Weather Bureau Says
lRv The Associnted Pressl

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-The wealth
er bureau today issued the following
storm warning:
Advisory: Some indications develop
ment of disturbance in Southeastern
Gulf Of Mexico. Caution advised vcs-
sells in Gulf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13

NEW YORK. Sept. 13.-Stvcral hum
dred passengers on southbound Lex
ington Avenue subway train were panic
stricken today when the motor of the
train caught fire because Of n short cir
cult. Hospital surgeons treated sey-
cral persons but no one was seriously
hurt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
TWO KILLED

PHOENIX. Ariz.. Sept. 1.-Two In
dian girls were killed and several were
injured near here Friday when they
fell from a bus carrying a score Of In
dian school students to participate in a
Defense day celebration. and were
thrown under another automobile.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
uy The Associated Press.l

uRy The Associated Pressl
HOUSTON. Sept. 13.-Confronted by
4 negro armed with shotgun several
miles from Houston. T. A. Duff shot and
killed the negro and wounded Mrs. Nettie
Frederick. according 10 his story TO Of
ficials here last night.
Mrs. Frederick. wife Of n Harrisburg
gasoline filling station onwer and mother
Of four children. was struck in the hip
by the bullet from Duff'S automatic as
the negro dragged her screaming toward
n thicket. The missile inflicted flesh
wound
The negro. who gave his name as
Archie Hearn lay for three hours where
b. had fallen. He was brought TO an
infirmary after Duff had brought Mrs.
Frfdcrick Ia the infirmary and accom-
panied officers back 10 the shooting.
According 10 statement made by
nv buff the ear III which Mrs. Frederick
and Duff were riding was parked about
half mile off the road at the time Of
the holdup.
Mrs. Frcderick's face suddenly be-
came rigid with fear" the statement
said
n did NOT know what was the matter
with her and started 10 ask her when
heard gruff voice command me to
give up everything | had. Before l had
time 20 comply the same voice told Mrs.
Frederick to search my POI kets.
Duff then turned and saw the negro
standing behind him with n gun leveled
III his head. b. stated.
~As Mrs. Frederick searched my
pockets, the negro walked around my
ear and stood on the right side. He then
grabbed Mrs. Frederick's arm and jerked
her out Of the ear.
IN take you with me- the negro said
a. he started dragging Mrs. Frederick
from he machine.
After the negro had walked about L.
steps h. turned his back. The minuty
h. did this | reached across my knees
grabbed my pistol and fired. The fr~t
shot struck the woman and she fell. IhD
negro drew bead on me and fired h.a
shotgun. fired and could not tell
whether or not | hit the black. After he
shot al me he turned and ran into the
woods.
IL pursued and fired two more shots
and he threw NJ his hands aud fell
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
LIQUOR BY PLANE

AMARILLO. Texas, Sept. i3.-Sheriff
Less Whitaker Of Potter county dcclar-
al Friday afternoon he had reason 20
believe that Amarillo Il being supplied
with bonded liquor from Old Mexico by
airplane. An investigation Is under
way.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
NEGRO THIEF ATTACKS WOMAN; IS SLAIN
OLD NERO BATHED IN
LUXURY, FIND SHOWS
(Ry The AsSociated Press.l }

MILAN, Sept. t2.-Ncro's pompouB
bathing house, the largest Of the
Roman period yet discovered has
been excavated az AEnano, near Ma
pies. The structure is six stories
high and l,l25 feet long. The three
topmcst galleries were reserved for
individual steam baths.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-13
Bonham Boy Crushed
Against Wall by Truck
tRy The Associated Press. }

BONHAM. Tex. Sept. 13.-Earle Lind
sey. l3 year old son Of W. w. Lindsey.
was killed here this morning when an
ice truck backed against him, crushing
Kim against a brick wall