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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27

MEETING IN
WACO TODAY
Early Part Of Session Today
Forecasts Spirited Conven-
tion; Neff is Disturbing
Factor
1Ry The ssociaied PressJ

WACO. Mny ~. III the midst of On
precedented scenes. the state demo rsric
convention of Texas met here ~ 10 40
O'Clock this morning Political leaders.
both men and women. were her. from
every section of the state.
Marshall Hicks of San Antonio and
Colonel Earnest q. Thompson Of Am
arIln. were elected frmporary chair
man ana temporary secretary respec-
lively. according 10 the schedule nj tenn
porary organization proposed by the ex-
ecniIv. committee
After appointing important com
mittr"S On credentials, resolutions. plat
form and permanent order of business.
the convention adjourned at l2:2O 10
convene again ~ : y. M.
The committees are ~ begin their
work at /: 80 o'clock The convention
VIII be unable 90 proceed with any def
mite action until the committees have
reported late this afternoon.
During THE early hours ~ th. bi-
~" ting harmony seemed 10 reign Tn.
iarg" crowd stood on their feet and
rh""red when John Maxwell of Waco.
~ the address II welcome mentioned the
name NJ Woodrow Wilson The ap-
plauSc far McAdno was not quite -
strong
Spee'h making was 10 occupy the
early afternoon hours Of the convention.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27

JACKSON, Miss May 27.-Eieven per
sons were killed. p injured and heavy
property damage done by series Of
storms which swept sections Nj south
crn Mississippi iatt yesterday and last
night.
Reports from Brookhavon stated that
eight persons living ~ the little town Of
Johnson station. IL miles from there
were Killed ana IL injured. Iii least one
probably fatally
Three negroes were killed and Il per
sons injured when tornado demolish-
ci eleven builiings on the plantation
uf vi. II. Swain. III miles east Nj Green
Vile.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27
CONDEMNED MURDERER
HOLDS WOMEN In CELL
in ATTEMPT AT FREEDOM
nv The Associated Press

FLORENCE. Ariz.. May -. William
day sought a. hold two women IN hi>
death cell until granted his freedom
seriously Stahbiug one. and in turn was
~ct upon and beaten dangerously hy fifty
cnuyict~
~ response 10 My request. Mrs J. T.
Wright and Miss Stella Martin had inst
baptized Ward when he attacked Mrs
Wright with an irc pick and struck Mis-.
Martin. throwing both ~ them into hi>
cell Mrs. Wright Was injured seriously
Ward was sentenced to be hanged Jun,
q for Slaying Ted GroSh. University oi
Arizona athlete.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27
FIRST WATERWELONS
OF SEASON APPEAR
ON MISSION MARKET

MISSION. Texas. May 27.-The
first watcrmclonS of the season ~
the RIO Grandc Valley appeared on
the local markets here Monday IL
IL believed that these are the FIRST
melons for The nation.
4 large acreage j. plated a. the
crop in this section thi~ year. aui
quantity sh pmentS will begin in an
other week or two.
The melons on the market this
We K are uf excellent early season
quality.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27
AMERICAN WOUNDED SUNDAY
BY SHOT FROM MEXICAN SIDE
MASS MEETING TO
HOTEL is CALLED
DISCUSS PLANS FOR

\ mass me ting of citizens of
Brownsville and surrounding com
mun'ty. especially owners Of lands in
this section. il called for : O'Clock
Wednesday night. NJ The federal
building. at which time the plans for
the tourist hotel for Brownsville
WI ~ explained and discussed
Positively no subscriptions will be
asked for or accepted at this meet
ing.
Everyone Interested in the devel-
opmcnt of BrCwn-yill, j. urged 10 be
present.
Tourist Hotel Committee
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27
yIlIA-AsH BoUT POSTPONED

NEW YORK. May 27.-The Panch'
Villa-Frankie Ash flyweight title match
which was to have been held IN the
Brooklyn stadium of the Nostrani \. 4.
tonight, was enoined today by s.
preme Court Justice Benedict The
match was indefinitely postponed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27
FOUR BURNED TO
DEATH In FIRES
in new YORK CITY

NEW YORK. May 27.--Two children.
man and a woman. all negroes. were
burned TO death early today in -four
simultaneous fires in Harlem's "hlack
bel" believed TO have been started by a
ryromaniac.
Between sixty and seventy persons
We're carried or assisted TO safety by
firemen and policemen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27
fBy The Associated Pressl

ROME. Ga. May 81. Several towns
in this section were flooded anl enor-
nous damage done to crops by torrental
rains that fell steadily for seven hours
today. Rockmart and Cave Springs re
ported water pouring into floors If busi-
ness houses in those two towns.
NJ losses of life has been reported.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27

BIRMINGHAM Ala. May 227.-Tcn
persons were killed at Empire. Ala. W
a storm early today. say reports re-
coived by newspapers here. The victims
were white persons.
The persons reported Killed were
members NJ three households. the
homes being smashed by twister
which struck suddenly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27
fRv The Assoc,a,ea rress)

COLLINS. Miss. May 81 Miss Cane
Mosclcy Robertson. i5 and Miss Sara
Myrtle Bass. u. were killed. and a
dozen persons were injured and heavy
property damage resulted when n storm
swept through Collins last night prac-
tically wrccking the business district
and damaging number Of houses in
the rt tsidence district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27
Weather Conditions

The weather was mostly cloudy and
unsettled throughout the great central
valleys and the eastern states az the
morning observation. Light 70 heavy
showers were general within the last , 1
hours in the east Gulf states. Tenues-
see. Arkansas. ard in the Ohio and mid
die Mississippi Valleys. while scsttercd
showers have occurred also in Tex. s,
Oklahoma. Kansas. and Color do. Tenn
peratures have risen throughout the
eastern half of the country. and fallen
somewhat over northwestern districts
Frost was reported from North Dakota.
The highest temperature yesterday q
Texas stations RANGED from 81 al
Brownsville to 81 at Galv eston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27
Creagcr Addresses Convention

In expressing his gratitude for the en-
dorscment, Mr.. Crcager Said:
1t is easy for character assassins of
other states to attack citizens of TtN-
as. hut standard NJ ch. rartcr by the
standing Of man among the people 81
his home state. | would rather have this
vote Of confidence than one from the
United States senate lccausc IL comes
from the people who know mc.
Mr.. Creagcr added that until Texas
VS. placed among the doubtful
states, its progress would be obstruct-
ed.
IA Texas man. prominent i'll the Am
cricau Legion. has been endorsed ~ n
for the vice presidential nomination on
the democratic ticket" he said. while
some have expressed favor Of naming
himself for the republican vice prc sidca-
tial nomination. "but neither of II,
would stand any show. II Texas was a
doubtful state, it would be easy for her
to dema~d vice president"
He told the convention that there are
actual repui lican organizations ia 23G
counties OF Texas rs compared with
only - actual county organizations four
years ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27
Elgin Overruled

When the chairman ruled th-t he
could not-spesk on the appeal Mr. FIJI
gin declared that ID appeared Cha, sag
rule" was being attempted and that i'
"the $4,000 voters Of Bcxar county are
diseLfranchiSed / will repudiatc IT,
lie continued his attempt to snc <
and when Ssrgcant-at-Arms 4. W. Beck
insisted that hc take his .eat, thc Slu
Antonio delegate declared viii st
down. but you will sign the death war
RAM Of the republican party in Texas.
The chairmsn's ruling that Nr. El-
order was sustained hy q vote of thr
convention, the author alone opposing
IT,
The temporary roll Of the convention
as adopted showcl SO delegates from
lSg counties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27

NEW ORLEANS, n. May 27.-At
least NJ dead ana ~ injured was the
ton NJ storms that swept through
Mississippi last night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Wednesday; contin-
uei warm.
East Texas: Unsettled tonight and
Wednesday. probably with local show
ers and thundcrstorms cooler tonight
in northwest portion; cooler in interior
Wednesday. Moderate to fresh south
westerly to westerly winds on the coast
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27
West Makes Address

Chairman West in the the address
following his election. declared that
keen competition was necessary i'm
Texas TO make Che republican party a
iactor ~ the states politics.
The report of the credentials commit
tge presented hy W. F.. Talbot. chairman
and approving the temporary roll call.
was adopted. The Jackson delegation.
which was challenged yesterday because
the county convention was alleged 10
have been packed, hy kluxers." was
seated. but without being entitled to
vote.
A motion ~ Mrs. L. T. Milhrrn ~
San Antonio that no votes tc east IN
Y he convention by federal office hold
ers or employees. was ruled out Of or
der.
A report ~ the committee on nomina
tons. which was expected 10 cnlors,
Pre- sident Coolidge and possibly Mr.
Creager for the vice presidency, prob
ably will be made this afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27

WACO. Texas. May 27.-Efforts Of
Frank {. Davis of san Antonio. chair
man of the executive committee. to op-
en the democratic convention al the ap-
pointed hour NJ ten, were frustrated BY
q milling mob az delegates. aided ana
abetted by the old Gray Mare band her
self from Brownwo0d.
Mr. Davis with heavy chunk OF
rough wood began pounding the table
for order promptly at re o'clock but no
one paid any attention. No sooner than
his gavel struck a resounding blow. than
the Old gray mare. her head erect and
her eyes flashing. entered the door fol
lowed ty band in khaki Seated on the
mare was the beautiful Miss Ruby La
than Of Brownwood. dressed in a high
hat and riding suit Of black silk
trimmed W Eoll braid. The band play
~ the old Gray Mare" song and lat
er sang ballad. the burden of which
was. We Are for Alvin Owsley for
Vice President"
Captain Wright Armstrong led the
band. Il was answered By the local
band and Mr.. Davis with his gavel was
completely ignored in the noise.
i'll don't expect TO get il started be-
fore lO.30 AZ the earliest. he said in
despair. II have never seen one Of
these shows start within an hour Of the
time set
The convention was called to order
~ 1880.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27
Neff In Convention

Governor Pat w. Neff was seated
with the McLennan county delegation.
about ten rows back from the platform.
lie was quietly observing the proceed
executive committee, sat on the plat
form.
The heat Of the convention hall was
stiffling until the scenery at the back
Of the stage was ordered removed and
the large double doors in the rear open
ed.
So many delegates were present that
the chairman was compelled to ask spec
tators who occupied boxes on one side
to retire to rear seats to make room for
delegates. About 1l00 delegates were
seated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27
Hicks Elected Chairman

Marshall Hicks Of San Antonio was
elected temporary chairman. Ernest o.
Thompson Of Potter county. temporary
secretary and Col. j. A. Herring OF
Huntsville. temporary sergeant at
arms with only one dissenting vote. A
small weak voice from far back in the
hall offered feeble mo" and the au-
dicnce. which was in a good humor and
waiting for a joke. sputtered into laugh
ter.
The report of Joseph Hale of Waco.
secretary Of the executive committee. on
the counties entitled 10 representation
and the county convention votes was
adopted.
"The people are in the saddle in Tex
as and they are going 10 have some
hing 70 say about national politics."
Mr.. Hicks declared in his keynote ad-
dress. THE contest is whether the gov
ernment shall be administered in the in
terest Of the people or special interests
and special privilege. The republican
party Is backed. aided and directed by
leaders who maintain that special priv
ilegc be cared for first and the rest of
the people get what il left"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-27

Spee'h making was 10 occupy the
early afternoon hours Of the convention.
Evening star., 1924-09-26

French Glaee Gloves, with
fancy novelty cuffs, over-seam
sewn; fancy embroidered con-
trasting color backs. Can be
worn with long or short sleeves.
Choice of tan, brown, gray, black
and white with black. o. 90
Regular 1915 grade at. %H'>o
Evening star., 1924-09-26

81 and $3.50 Two.Pants
Suits, $595
OF mixtures and corduroyS. all
with two pairs of pants: good
assortment of mixtures and soft
finish corduroy; sizes I to Il
years.
79c to ST Blouses, Csc
School Blouses, of neat striped
madras, percale and khaki; at
tached collar and double yoke
back; sizes to 16 years.
$3.50 Broadcloth Shirts
S1.40
Genuine Imported f / . h
Broadcloth Shirts, Bell Brand;
samples and slight seconds; at
tached collar and n C k b
styles; tan, white and blue;
sizes 121a to IA. neck measure.
Evening star., 1924-09-26

With two pairs of pants; some
with separate vests like dads.
Clever Norfolk models of all
wool fabrics in wide range of
colorings. Sizes s to 20 years.
Regulars. extras and stouts.
Other Smart Set" Suits. with
two pairs of pants, at $3.50 to
s215e.
Evening star., 1924-09-26
Soc Table Oilcloth, 25c Yd.

Five-quarter Table Oicloth, in fancy and
tiling effects Seconds of the standard quail
ity, the imperfcctions in way affecting
wear nor appearance.
Godenbery First Floor.
Evening star., 1924-09-26

Motfers-here's sale of boys wopants of the better
kind much lower than accustomed
paying garments of the high quality materials and making
found these splendid pants suits They skfuy tailored
wool fabrics the Norfolk models for Fall Variety
servceabe coors and Each with
pairs with pair golf and pair of kncker
pants Sizes to Is years
Evening star., 1924-09-26

Dresses OF fine quality fabrics that will give exc
lent service-practical and stylish models that W
delight the young miss of to Il years. Smart
fashioned of fine quality al-wool jersey in the ut
tans and blues. Correctly made, with round cola
narrow tie belts and setn Sleeves beautifully trm1
and finished.
Evening star., 1924-09-26
81 and So Norfolk
Suits. &05

~ and SS Norfolk
Suits, &.95
Junior Norfolk Suits, with
straight knee pants. fully lined
all-Wool and wool mixtures.
Sizes to 10 years.
S3.95 to $4.95 Juvenile
Suits, SOS
New Fall models, of all-wool
navy blue serge. corduroy, wool
tweeds and jerseys; also Novelty
Suits, wash tops of mercerized
poplin and linen, with jersey or
tweed pants; sizes to 10 years.
$3.50 Pull.over
Sweaters, $l.05
Part-wool Sweaters, plain and
combination colors; roll collars
sizes 26 to 81; perfect quality.
Evening star., 1924-09-26
Girls jacket Suits
1898

e Two-piece Wool Jacket Suits,
in stripes, checks and plain col
ors; silk braid trimmed; fancy
waists and full plated skirts;
sizes to II years.
Evening star., 1924-09-26
Toilet Goods
Specials

Mennen's Borated Tt Gu nj
Powder, regular 25c cans, 1Sc.
6Oc Jars Of Ponds Vanishing
Cream, 42c.
Hair Groom. a non-greasy
combing cream, 39c.
Professional Cold Cream, one
half pound cans, for cleansing
and whitening the skin, 3Sc.
Daggett & Ramsdelrs Perfect
Cold Cream, usual 35c jars, Csc.
Guldenberg'~First Floor.
Evening star., 1924-09-26
Girls Goats. Sl2.0

Ail-wool Coats, good heavy
weight for Winter wear, in
wanted shades, with beayerette
collar; new loose models, with
fine grade lining; sizes 8 to 10
years.
GsldsnbsrE+Third Flesr.
Evening star., 1924-09-26
Values to Do Two Days Business in One
Handkerchiefs, &c

HandkerChlefS, &c
Slight Seconds of l2hc to l9c Kinds
An assorted lot of Handkerchiefs, consist
ing of women's coiored border, embroidered
corner, corded border and novelty effects
and mems white hemstitched, satin stripe
and colored woven border styles. Subject to
slight imperfections.
Goldenberg s-First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19

ed judgments against contractors for
a total of S1O2,96S.52 more.
Compromise offers amounting to
more than $2,500,000 additional are
now in it's hands. Thirty-five indict-
mentS charging criminal conspiracies
to defraud the Government have been
obtained. Nine of these have been
tried, resulting In three convictions,
four acquittals and two disagree
mentS.
There are more than 700 cases now
before the section for action, referred
to it by the War Department and
other branches of the Government.
Upward of 200 civil cases and 20-odd
criminal cases are now actually pend
ing in the courts and waiting trial
The Attorney General has instruct
ed Mr.. Andrews and Mr.. Michael, the
new directors of the section. to re-
view all the cases in the section. with
a view to speeding up and systema-
thing.
Mr.. Stone, it is stated. regards the
whole work of the section as an
emergency task, to be pushed hard
and ended as quickly as possible.
The directors have just completed
an entir" classification nf 'he "as"s
before the section, according to the
legal points involved.
One of the vital objects of this
classification is to pick out the most
urgent cases and concentrate on
those until they are under way.
other cases of the same class will
at once be pressed forward, and. it is
believed. will result in u number
of settlements by contractors with
out the Government having to go to
trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
U. S. EXAM ANNOUNCED.
Civil Service to Give Test fol
Laboratory Aid.

The Civil Service Commission an
nounces an open competitive exami-
nation for the position of laboratory
attendant in the hygienic laboratory
of the public health service, at an en-
trance salary of $1,l40 year. Pro-
motion to $3.50 a year is possible as
vacancies occur.
Applicants must have fair COM
mon school education, and have had
at least three months experience in
one or more of the following occupa
ton: Media making and sterilization
cleaning and care of scientific apara
tus. breeding and care of laboratory
animals. and packing apparatus and
liquids for shipment
All citizens of the United States
who meet the requirements, both men
and women, may enter this eXamina-
ton: appointing officers. however
have the legal right to specify the
sex desired in requesting certification
of eligibles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
REAL ESTATE BOARD
PRAISED BY GUESTS
Resolutions and Letters Say Con.
vention of National Body Here
Was Most Successful.

Announcement was made at the
meeting of the Washington Real Es-
tate Board at Wardman Park Hotel
last night that the organization had
received Q formal resolutions and Sc
letters commencing the recent con-
vention of the National Association of
Real Estate Boards in this city as the
most successful convention of the
organization.
Last night was the first meeting
since the board adjourned its gather
inEs for the summer.
Resolutions consolidating officers
of the board. the ladies who assisted,
and all those who made the conven-
tion success were adopted. Special
resolutions of thanks to the press of
the city were adopted.
A resolution of regret at the death
of George Meyer, Il member Of the
board who died during the Summer
was also adopted. Howard NJ. Cool
director of the Better Business Blu
reau of Washington, addressed the
gathering. ]. G. Weldon. president
of the board, presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
WORK IS RUSHED
. IN JUSTICE BUREAU
New Directors Named for
War Transactions Section
in Reorganization.

Attorney General Stone has under
taken Il complete reorganization of
the war transactions section of the
Department of Justice and has APP
pointed Paul Shipman Andrews Of
Syracuse. y. Y. and Jerome Michael
of New York City directors Of the
section. sthc Department of Justice
declared in Il statement made public
today.
The war transactions section was
organized for the purpose of inves-
tigating and prosecuting war frauds
and cases in which the Government
had overpaid contractors. either
through fraud, carelessness or mis-
take, or had been underpaid on its
sales of property. This section of the
Department of Justice has recovered
in the two years since its organiZa-
tion. and paid into the United States
Treasury $6195.099.15. 1t has obtain
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1924-05-02
Speaking Contest.

The annual speaking contests among
representatives Of the elementary public
schools Of the county we're held in the
auditorium 81 the high school building
here last Friday afternoon in the presence
Of q large gathering Of students and pa
irons Of many Of the schools Of the county.
the participants being the winners Of the
recent preliminary contests in the various
districts Of the county. Prof. Edwin "
Broome. county superintendent Of schools
was In charge.
In the contest among the girls. Miss
Mary McSIsppy. Of the Takoms PARK school
was awarded first honor. Her topic was
How Saltwater Won. Miss Elizabeth C.
Jones. Of Dickenon school. who recited
The Raeesdie Man. vas placed second
and third place went to Miss Marion Rueth,
Of Woodside school. her subject being
'Sheridan's Ride
John Gott. Of Dcketson school. won frs,
honors in the contest among the boys.
"Antonys Speech" was his subject Sec
oDd honoss went 10 Richard ". Nation,
Of Tskoma Park school. whose topic was
Love Your Farm" and John Brewer. OF
Rockville school. who gave Encoln's Get
tysbufs address. was placed third
The prizes. which were provided by the
Montgomery County Federation Of Won
ems Clubs. were presented by Mrs. Enoch
G. johnson. chairman Of the committee Of
applied education Of the organization
The judges were Mrs Robert E. L. Smith
Mrs Maude n. Smith and Miss Margaret
Jones.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1924-05-02
BONDS FOR SALE.

The County Commissioners Of Montsom-
cry county. Maryland. will receive sealed
bids for the purchase of fifty-iive Montgom-
cry county road bonds in denominations
Of $500 each up to IL O'Clock. noon. on
Tuesday, the 18th day Of May. 1924. at
which time the bids viii be opened by said
Commissioners and the sale contaminated
to the highest bidder for cash, If. in the
opinion of said Commissioners. such high
est bid be an adequate price for said bonds.
These bonds are in a series of fifty-fve
bonds Of $500 each, aggregating $27 500.
and numbered from one to fifty-five. both
inclusive, two of said bonds being num-
bered one and two being payable one year
after the date thereof. and two of said
bonds. in the order of their numbers. being
payable in each year until the entire issue
of fifty-fve bonds is fully paid.
These bonds bear interest at the rate Of
4 1-2 per centum per annum. said interest
being payable semi-annually on the first
days Of June and December 10 each year
until the payment OF the principal sum,
said principal and interest being payable
at the Farmers Banking and Trust Com
pany OF Montgome y County. at Rockville,
Maryland.
These bonds are issued by virtue of the
authority and in conformity with an Acl
Of the General Assembly of Maryland
passed at its January Session, A. D. 1924
being Chapter No. 1872.
Each bid must be accompanied with q
certified check in the sum Of $500. made
payable TO the County Commissioners O.
Montgomery county. Maryland. or by cash
| in the sum Of 5000.
/ The County Commissioners reserve the
right to reject any or all bids.
BENJAMIN C. PERRY. President
OF the Board of County Commission
ers of Montgomery county. Nd.
BERRY E. CLARK. Clerk.
may 2-td