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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
CHURCH WAR STAND
MAY CAUSE CLASH
fBy The Associated Pres)

CLEVELAND. Oct. 16.-Prospects Of
n clash between advocates of war for
defense" and Delegates opposed 10 war
IN any form loomed here today as th-
International convention Of the Disciples
Of Christ went into its third days ses-
sion
Kirby Page of New York. author and
writer against war was said 10 hyve
drafted 4 resolution declaring that the
church aS a body Of Christ and the bear
or of good news Of faiherhood and
brotherhood should not sanction war. Or
bless IT. weapons. but should follow
more excellent way and thus SGT nm ex-
ample for the state"
The opposing resolution was said To
have been drawn by Rev. w. Paul
Marsh nf Middleton. Indiana. chaplain
in the army reserves: Rev. II. A. Abbot
editor Of the Christian Evangelist. ST.
Louis. and others. and asks that "the
convention 20 on record a. opposing war
excepting when our country j. being nf-
tackled. and that We are opposed 70 war
Of aggression in an yform."
A third resolution. said 10 have been
prepared by n group headed BY Rev. Dr.
Alva w. Taylor Of Indianapolis. secre-
tary Of the board Of temperance and
welfare. favored the United States join
ing the league Of nations Or something
better - AA Naau A
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
Dismantle Zepplin
Works, French Ask
(By The Associated Pres }

PARIS. Oct. l6.-The French reaction
TO the successful flight of the YRS is
feeling that Germany should be call
VI upon Immediately to di-mantle the
Zeppelin works at Fricdrichsh shafen as
provided hy tn Treaty of Versailles.
The French government. however, il
said 10 be reluctant to present the
project before the Ambassadors Coun-
eli III this moment because III the i'm
tense interest aroused in America over
the arrival Of the dirigible.
The question whether Germany shall
be allowed 10 build any more Zcppclins
as large as the ZR-3 IL within the pro-
vince Of the Ambassadors Council to
decide. The council with great reluct-
ance and after six months insistence ~
the American ambassador gave pcrmis-
sion 10 build the ZR-3. II being under
stood by all governments represented
on the counc" that this was an excep-
tion which could not be taken in the
future as 4 precedent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
MORE OPEN SEASONS
START HERE TODAY

Although the open season on some
game birds. including several varieties cf
plover and similar game birds. orened
this morning. the duck season does not
op'n until November l. in this part Of
the state. according To State and ed
"ral Came Warden X. H. Camp.
The duck season opens in the south
zone. including MI of the territory below
th' Ign. from Laredo 10 San Antonio
on November I. The duck season i'm the
resi- of the state opened on October l.
Th" season opened here this morning
"n black bellicd and golden plover and
on the yellow leg: however. there are
few 81 those birds in this part of the
-tHte. and the real hunting will not start
uniil the duck ~'ason opens. The omen
season on doves will also start On No
vemhcr l.
The game laws of this part of the
state are printed on the back Of hunting
licenses Obtained here. Mr. Camp said.
Hunters are asked to use care in going
hv the game laws Of this section only. as
the laws applying here and in north
Texas arr entirely different. and con
fusion may result.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
THE WEATHER

Brownsville ana vicinity: F'air to-
night and Friday; not much change in
temperature.
Fast Texas: Fair tonight and Fri
day; little change III temp ratnrr Gentle
~ moderate norihcrly winds on the coa y
Weather Conditions
The weather continue dfai rio partly
cloudy throughout the United States.
with Brownsville the only station report
IN ga measurable amount of rain for the
last ~ hours. Temperature changes
were also mostly unimportant ex" pt
thai u was colder this morning in F"r-
iionS of Nebraska. Kansas. and Colo
RADIO
The highest temperature Yesterday At
Texas stations ranged from IS at Pales-
tine and San Antonio to 7S at AmafiuQ'
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
sl,7l4,3l7 SPENT
BYC,O.P,PRODE
BODY Is TOLD
Independents Have Col
lec;ed Sl90,00C, Wit
ness Says; Democrats
Fail 10 Report
fRy The Asso-iated Pres,l

Ntit. Ill>. Drf. IL The re-
prb :ran national lnlpaign organization
hnd received gross con- rilHi. ions of
Sl.Tli. ..l7 Hp tu October ~. ia-.. NJ Nj.
Hodge treasurer of thr republican WIZ
ti"ral committee. testified to-day before
the special senate inve~' igaiiug com
miffrr.
The nrt contributions t"'aliod Sl.3l1
trihuted Tor The congressional and ~ena
toFial aud in some Instances state cam
raign-. Mr.. Hodge testified
Tie tptaI contributions M th- la
gillette wheeler campaign up - III, sam.
dale was Sl!iu..E,., John NJ Nelson ua-
iiour manager "a thr iud.prudcut pre>i-
dem ial campaign. tuid the committee
Expenditures I'm th organization in thr
same time aggregated >l.,i.0G.. Nelson
said
Tile committee did not get precise JILL
formation IVY Nv drmnrra,ic " contributions
ANA rNp mixtures. Lincoln Dixon. man
agrr of western headquarters. sand his
division had received and rNr nded So
.dn exclusive NJ rtriraIS paid IN tnr
nat innai rommftt'e.
Mr. Hodge told the committee that
the SI1ti..,lT gross total received hy
thr republican organization had come
frum lG.gu3 contributors. thr largest
.um rr,ri, u from any .iu-'c source nc-
iug >3l0Uu.
~rho>. contributing from 81 10 S.'9
numbered li.gi3. hr Slid "thaSc Civ
iu- from Slun tu 5000 numbered l.4iG.
thu-, giving from Slul IVY Si.uun mum
ber.d -: those contributing from 81.
uui. to s. Juu i"ialied lUl: those giving
from >-Iul nv >a.uuu numb rri -.
those giving from >J.oul tu >lu.utu mann
b'rrd li. aud Those contributing $lH.t"W
numbered l..
Mr. hodges listed expenditures IN
follows:
rubHcity Si::1.ruu inrlnding news
>rrvi,r. THE amount oi whirh wa> net
ii~t'd.
Speakers bureau Sl01oGo; colored
bureau N;l .GGu research bureau S.:.W~.
uumpn> bureau SlH.>>n. Labor bureau
; ~ -. college hurrlu~ S.i. itU. club
bureau. S2G1l. for' IN bureaus Sl2.'!c'.
vermont 10 California caravan 81 .ll.;.
administrative expenses. republican na
tioull headquarters >Zla..H>. senatorial
campaign committee 80 .t"W. cungr">-
~ianal campaign committee >>o.I'h.
Washington headquarters S2l.3lS: petty
cash expenditures >iI.uuu.
MIR Hodges WAS unable ~ give off
hand the nam,- of ihu~e who had con
trihuird SlO.uOO or more to the re
t.uhhran tund. except that IA knew
William Wriglry. Jr.. NJ Chicago had
$2I.uuu. II" was requested
to prepare detailed statement during
the noon recess of the committee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
DEMOCRATS CALLED
TO Meet SATURDAY

Members of the democratic executive
committee have been called t. meet
Saturday night uf this week n 1880 IN
the district court room OF the county
court house by Judge ". X. Jones.
county chairman. All democrats are
urged to be present at tn meeting
Judge Jones said:
-rrecinct executive committeeman Of
Cameron county. Texas. are here by
called and requested to attend meeting
on SATURDAY. night. October - 10 20 ~
the district court room. Cameron county
rnurt house. III, purpose ~ which II ="
protcci and take care of the dem" RATE
nominees.
Every democrat IN Cameron rorniy
II invited ~ participate IL the meeting.
,ud | feel that II i the duty of ~ ry
e,od democrat To see that a full meeting
is held.
Respectfully.
w X. Jones.
.countv democratic chairman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
HARDENED ARTERIES ARE
X X y
BLAMED FOR DEATH OF
x !: i;
PHARAOH BY PROFESSOR
CBy The Associated Pres }

NEW YORK. Oct. lG.- Exnmina-
tion of Egyptian mummics has r.-
vealtd that the Pharaoh of Exodus
he'd hardened arteries. while Ramescs
\. suffered from skin afflic'ion
surgc tive NJ small poN. Prof II. Eliot
Smith. of Univcrs itg College London.
said last night in an address, al the
Academy Of Medicine.
Cameo. rheumatism and mastcroidi-
til were common 1000 years ago.
Prof Smith declared. although III
IA usands OF human b0die. unearth.d
only one case of gout and o1e Of lep-
rosy was discovered tuberculosis
wus extremely rare. while ricketts,. Ne
said. was ,ntirrly at emit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
Remains Discovered
2 Miles From Scene
OF Stamper's Death

RAlMONDNILLE. Texas Oct. lO.-Although
the remains ol the "rcd-harcd' woman, sought in
with the finding Of the body Of Edgar
* Stamper OF Detroit, Mich, last July 81 near
Raymondville. were found yesterday afternoon
near the spot where Stampcr's body was picked up,
the mystery surrounding the death Of the man re-
nlain~ unSOvcd riddle
To that mystery now has been added the mvs-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
: Commission Planned
10 Sell Muscle Shoals
tby The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON. Oct. ls.-Witbdr,u,I
~ henfy Ford Of his offer for Muscle
shoais clears the way. Representative
hearnf republican Of Ohio secl.rad
.odat after visit at the White House
ior disposition Of the plant through i
commission as suggested by Presit,en,
coolidge IN his message to congress
last December.
Mr. kearns said he had assurance
that the presidents attitude in this
respect was unchanged and that there
fore he would seek appointment of
commission by congress rs soon as Il
convenes in December. ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
WORLD MARVELS
AT R-} FEAT
Crew Enjoys First Full
Day Of Rest After
Record Flight
CBy The Associated Pres \

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,h. ,L
fr,t m,r,,..r~ nr ,,. ,,.,,' tt.. ..,..t
Iat frnr u rr,.r. ,n.... .na
zp-3 t.l,, .,,;~,.i .ho.. r.... r.it l...
If rest since Ieayipg F,i.dricbsb,fen
SunJar. The .p.rt l,.t c,.,,i,.. ...,f..,.
Nv telling thc story W. thr flight IN
rhras that seemed almost common
place compared ~ ,hc magnitude of
their accomplishment.
While the, talked thrv .molnl n
nI.as,,. th.t v.. t.-I.Il., n.
.bi, t...,,. tL. r.,.
ple.ior Tb. c..,,.r ,.t. NJ. Y,
a.. c.o, u.ht.t. ...,:l.4 .h. -.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
IRA 10 RE los ANGELES"

WASHINGTON. OCT. Secrctary
Wilbur announced TO-DAY that Americas
rev Zeppelin which crossed the Allan
tic as the ZR-3 would BE rc-christened
LOS Angeles"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16

OF the WOman'S death. for
officers expressed the
opinion that Ruth Cook.
the red -haired' woman.
also met her death from
foul play.
The finiirg NJ foot. two hands
some red hair and hairpi,. some gold
teeth. silk stocking. a woman's hat.
knickers and shoes. two ami one-half
miles south Of The spot where stamp-
er's body was located. Ted Officers to-
day to express the opinion that the
rcG-haired woman died not far from
the scene of Stamprrs death. The
cowboys VINO found the remains III a
pasture. also found some ribs in = rat
nest nearby. and the search is being
continued today.
Search for Woman
Officers searched III vain for Il .reI
haired woman following the finding
OF Slamper's body. and later inves:iga-
ton showing red hair in the car which
was near the mans body. The budv
" Stamper was discovered A. 1. Lewis
of Harlingen. who was driving through
from San Antonio.
Th body was brought IA F5inbur,
hy Sheriff A. 81 Baker of HidaIro com
y. and q search was instituted Ill over
South Texas for Miss Cock" who
was renortei 10 have been with Stann-
er IN Brownsville. JsStice III the pea-e
George Schunior of Edinburc heI5 an
inquest and arrived at the concIusior
ihat the man had come 10 his death
from poisoning Indications were. off.
GERS said. that Stamper engaged IN \
struggle with some one after being
poisoned. as. although he was badly
beaten. his injuries could not have
caused his death.
Dope Gang Row"
The theory was advanced ~ snma ar
ficers that 4 row" among membars r.
dope smuggling ring operating be-
tween Matamoros and northern cities
was responsible fur the death of Stamr.
er- Hidalgo county Officers expressed
the opinion. later confirmed bv medical
examinations, that Stamper was given
knockout" drops.
The opinion was advanced by off
GERS that the automobile was CARVING
large amount Of morphine and other
oplates. and tha, the "dope RIM
members escarad with all of il. Thev
believe that the sum of money founj
on Stamper. about $50. was left be-
hina TO throw off suspicion of robbery.
mat there was woman with Stamn-
er' that she was dressed in Khaki that
she was red d-haired. that she had
neen seen with man in Matamoros or
brownsville Monday. before the murder
that she had left the scene Of tho XIII.
lhg ~ hurry, We're all facts definite.
~ established. officers said ~ tba.
time. '''
womanS purse and powder nuff
were found on the front seat az the
automobile. ani also strands Of aubur,
hair' probably comhings The report
that red hairs were -sund clutched IN
Stamrer's hands was not substonti,.ed
.oWeVer- on later examination Of the
nouy. IN the back seat Of the automo-
pie were found various garments of
woman all neatly packed in a small
trunk, and covered with the trannings
of camping party.
Stamper's body was buried ~ NAL
len and the car was held
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
WOMEN OUT ". I. &. L.

HOUSTON. Oct. 16.-San Antonio.
Greenvlle and Vernon delegates 10 the
annual convention here Of the Texas
Women's Christian Temperance Union
withdrew from the convention today
following the recollection of the state
president. Mrs. Claude de Van Watts
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
One Dead, One Shot in
Dispute Over Dog Fight
rHy The Associated Press

CHILLICOTHE. Texas. Oct lf-Hall
Elliot, 70. Is dead. and Ralph Elliot. ~.
is sprinkled with shot as the result II
is reported. of quarrel that arose
over n dog fight in the frcnt yard Of
the farm home Of Charles Martin.
three miles from Chillicothe.
Martin. As. and his son, about 10.
were placed under arrest By Sheriff
Frank Aiken and taken % Quhnah.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
NO VERDICT

FT. WORTH. Tex. Oct. 16.-No YER
Diet had been reached at noon today
~, the jury in the case Of John T..
Hcnea. charged with killing John w.
Estes. lawyer. May 81. Honea's fate
has been with the jury for about l2
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
rANDITs GET $4,000 JEWsLRY

NFW NOItk. Ocf. I. EandifS en-
tered the Bronx Iewelry store of sam
Goldman. which " within POO feet of a
police station. bound and gagged the
itwelcr. his daughter. Lii. and Fred
Weiss. an accountant. and escaped with
10000 worth ~ .I.welry today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16
PUMPING MACHINERY

~ 70 Is h. p. Fairbanks Morse and
Kreuger Atlas Oil Engines in stock.
Centrifugal Pumps.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-16

Two new advertisers made their an
rearance in The Brownsville Herald
IN Wednesday afternoon.
one was the Rio Grande Sheet Metal
Works, which has just opened az Mon
zoe and Eleventh streets, the owners,
j. ii. and his son. J. r. Zciglcr having
recently removed her from Wichita
Falls. The other was that ~ the Sad
.er Battery g. Service Station. Gl5
Thirteenth street, which Is under new
management.
The Republican., 1924-09-18

and miles across the sea to meet and
battle the worlds foe. Young Conn,
then with the face Of a girl and the
spirit of hero, quickly got in cor
with the writer of this
note, left his home and enlisted in an
army Of veterans braving all perils
in heart beats for the freedom Of
mankind. A younger brother, Charles
NJ. Conn, following gallant exam
pie, crossed the ocean and gave his
life on the battle front Of war that
for the numbers of the enemy, mer-
ciless cruelty and savage devastation,
has no equal in history. The grip on
the gun in the hand Of one brother
was not relaxed by the death Of the
younger brother, and Albert Conn fol-
lowed the alternating fortunes of the
defensive army to victory and came
home with an honorable discharge and
the highest qualification to which a
soldier can aspire, the consciousness
of duty faithfully performed.
RELLIM.
Keyser, W. Va, Sept. Is.
The Republican., 1924-09-18
FARM FOR SALE

I offer for sale my farm of
sc acres, located on the Terra
Alta-Kingwood State Road, two
and one-half miles west of Terra
Alta, West Virginia.
The improvements consist of
two Dwelling Houses, Barn, Hay
Barn, two Hay Sheds; 40 acres
cleared and in good cultivation.
Twenty acres of timberland.
Thirty acres of the farm is
underlaid with four foot vein of
coal. There is also open on the
place a lime stone quarry. The
farm is well watered.
For terms, price, ETC., address
A. H. BITTINGER,
Grindstone, Fayett Co., Pa,
or FRED MAYER, Terra Alta,
West Va. 31-4*
The Republican., 1924-09-18
PAID LOCAL NOTICES

FOR RENT-Elther one or two
large furnished rooms. go Penning-
ton observation-disclosures 29-3t*
FOR RENT-Furnishe rooms for
light housekeeping. Address P. O.
Box 13, Oakland, ,Md.-Advertiseme
FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Apply at ia
Liberty observation-disclosures 17-tf.
FOR RENT-Private garage. APP
ply to Mrs. Sarah Ashby, 123 Third
Street, Oakland.-Advertisement28-2*
PULLETS FOR SALE-Full bred
Barred Plymouth Rock. Ernest G..
Gnegy, Oakland, Md.-Advertisement
30-3t*
FOR SALE-One Belgian colt; 1900
lbs; a good worker; 8 years old past
d. F. Cooper, R. D. l, Gormania, w.
Va.-Advertisemen Soft.
FOR SALE-One complete 96-light
Delco system; $50; original cost
more than $500. Apply to S. H. Burch,
Loeb Lynne Heights, Md.-Advertise-
ment 29-4t*
FOR SALE-One complete Delco
lighting system, in excellent condi-
ton. Mrs. A. A Richards, Mt. Lake
Park, Nd. Phone 93.-Advertise-
ment 25-tf.
FOR RENT OR SALE-Fourteen
room house; modern conveniences;
suitable for two families. Apply to
A. T. Matthews, Oakland.-Adver-
tisement, 25-tf.
FOR SALE-One hundred acre
farm near Bittinger Md. Good build
ings, orchard, spring water; coal mine
open on premises. Good opportunity
for ambitious man. Call or write for
particulars to The First State Bank,
Grantsville, Md-Advertisement Soft
FARM FOR SALE-One hundred
acres; about IA miles east of Deer
Park; barn 50x70 with garage and
shop; large henhouse; Groom dwell
ing with cellar; farming implements
and stock; hay, grain; 6 acres of corn.
Can be purchased any time before the
18th of October or on said day. APP
ply to L. H. Glotfelty, Swanton, Md.
Advertisement 28-tf.
FOR SALE-Having sold my prop
erty at Deer Park, ! offer for sale,
privately, quite large number Of
household articles. Anyone inter-
ested, please call. W. c. Jones, Deer
Park, Md.-Advertisement 26-tf.
The Republican., 1924-09-18

Pa. Albert Conn was native of
Garrett county and by no means un-
worthy of a creditable membership
among its citizens. By strict industry
and regulated habits, he won his way
to responsible position in Pennsyl-
vania and continued in the discharge
of his trust with honor to himself
and satisfaction to the company he
served until the bugle alarm of an
endangered world called the young
manhood of his country three thous-
The Republican., 1924-09-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
scriber hath obtained from the Orphans
Court of Garrett County, Maryland, Letters
Testamentary on the estate of
GEORGE w. BRAY,
late of Garrett County, Maryland, deceased.
All persons having claims against the de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof duly authenticated
to the subscriber, on or before the 14th day
of March, 1925. they may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit Of the said es-
tate All persons knowing themselves in.
debted to said estate requested to make
immediate payment
Given under my hand this 18th day OF
September 1924.
JOHN LUZIER, Executor
30-3t. Pierce, West Va.
The Republican., 1924-09-18
WEST PENN POWER COM
PANY

The Board of Directors of West
Penn Power Company has declared
quarterly dividend No. 35 of one and
three-quarters Il 3-4 percent) per
cent, covering the quarter ending Oc-
tober 31st, 1924, payable upon the 7
per cent Cumulative Preferred Capt.
tai Stock of the Company on Novem-
Der 1st, 1924, to stockholders of rec
ord at the close of business October
18th, 1924. G. c. M'BRIDE,
3O-1t. Treasurer.
The Republican., 1924-09-18

it and known as the public park. This
property is of considerable scope and
lies in the center of the town. Upon
this land the new school building will
be erected. The citizens of the town
in making the gift Of this property FOR
educational purposes showed com
mendable civic spirit.
The Republican., 1924-09-18

MRS. WILLIAM F. KING.

Mrs. Mary Laucella King, aged 62
years, 8 months and II days, wife of
Mr.. William F. King, of Oakland,
died at the family home on Liberty
street Friday morning, September II,
of lobar pneumonia after an illness
of some duration. Mrs. Kings fun
eral occurred Sunday afternoon from
the Presbyterian church, the services
being conducted by her pastor, Rev.
Grubbs. Besides her husband Mrs.
King is survived by large family of
sons and daughters, all of whom are
grown.
The Republican., 1924-09-18
DIED..
ALBERT F, CONN.

by an accidental fall from the tow
, of canning factory in which he
as employed, located in the State of
ew Jersey, on September 9th, 1924,
r. Albert F. Conn, a former resi-
mt of Garrett county, Maryland,
IS instantly killed. He was a son
Mr.. John Conn, well known in
anton and the adjoining commun-
and now resident of Fairchance,
The Republican., 1924-09-18
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR SALE!
STOVES, RANGES, FURNACES,
ROOFINGS.

On account of sickness, we are Of
fering to the trade our stock of
Stoves, Ranges and Furnaces at less
than cost. We have just received our
third carload of Felt Roofing which
we are selling at manufacturer
prices.
We are also offering for sale our
Vulcanizing Shop at a very low price,
or will rent the shop and wareroom
Anyone interested will be glad to
confer with them in reference to the
same. C. S. DAVIS & SON,
26-tf Oakland, Md.
The Republican., 1924-09-18
ESTRAY NOTICE.

A dun mule with black stripe across
shoulders and down back, came to
the farm of the undersigned near
Oakland about three weeks ago. The
owner will please call, prove property
and pay all costs and damages and
take same away.
E. S. EVANS.
Advertisement 30-3t.