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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
TEXAS POTATOES
BEGIN ROLLING TO
NORTHERN MARKET

AUSTIN. Texas. April :. Texas first
reported car cf white potatoes rolled
Yesterday with movement from the
United states aS whole OF >9~ ears.
Late wires from cabbage shipping point :
gave this state but seven Of ~ ears II
,abhage but listed an unreportcd move
ment for April third Of 13I Texas ears.
One ear cf Texas sweet POTATOES uf a
total of nine was listed and ~ of ~
ears Oh spinach. OF mixed vcgetanlr
shipments Texas was listed incumpletely
with five of total Of -. and with a
pickup for the preceding day of sixty
xix Of 81 cars. Loading station markets
were generally unchanged at so ton
to growers for wagon lots of cabbage
and S21-3O a ton for usual terms ears.
BeetS brought growers sixty cents per
buShcl. carrots 81 cents and carloads
of both sold on shippers orders moved
mostly for ninety tentS-Sl.lo. Satur-
days jobbing cabbage markets follow:
Kansas City. Texas arrived. three
on track. steady. so ton.
81. Louis. 9 Texas arrived. II on
track. dun $500 ton.
Chicago. 10 Texas arrived. - on
track steady. S:-315 cwt.
Pittsburgh. 10 Texas arrived. I3 on
track steady. $iO-GJ ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Mostly
cloudy and unsettled tonight and Sun
day. probably local showers; not much
change in temperature.
East Texas: Jnsottled tonight ana
Sunday, probably local showers; cooler
in northwest portion Sunday. Light TO
moderate easterly to southcrly winds on
the coast.
Weather Conditions
The weather was generally cloudy and
,omewhat unsettled this morning
throughout the q eat central valleys and
the cotton belt. Light to heavy rains
occurred within the last q hours IN the
the south Atlantic states and IN the IN
terror Of o. Georgia and Tennessee
Charleston, s. Car. reported very
heavy rain of 3.02 inches. There was 2
further slight to moderate rise in TEN
perature over the eastern half OF tht
country. but it was colder this morning
in the Plateau and most of the Rock,
Mountain regions under the influence
of moderately strong high pr ssur'
area moving in from the north Pacifi'
n Goa I.
The lowest temperature last night a
(0Mexas stations ranged from ~ at Am
arillo 70 66 1t Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
DOMESTIC TROUBLES
WEALTHY PUBLISHER
AIRED in THE COURT

NEW YORK. April 5.-Mrs. Eleanor
Brewster. wife Of Eugene V. Brewster.
wealthy publisher Of motion picture
magazines filed suit today in the SUI
y enc court against Miss Corliss Pal
mcr. charging her with alienation Of her
hu bands affections and asking $780,
600 damages.
In 1922 Mrs. Brewster began n suit for
separation. maintaining that her hus-
band had housed in his Roslyn, Long
Island. home q screen actress. After the
case was settled out OF court. Brewster
took up his home on an estate at Nor
rstown, N. r.. whore ne was said to
have Installed Miss Palmer, her mother
and family He declared he would mar
ry Miss Palmer "as soon as the law
permits"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
EUeyy Person Interested
VIII be GiUen Opportunity
to be Heard in Merger Case
Thy TIE Associated Press.

AUSTIN. April J.-Ev.ry person in
terested in the consolidation plans oi
the international-Great Northern rail
road and the Gulf Coast Lines will hay,
an opportunity ID be heard 40 the hear.
ing on this matter before the Texas rail.
road commission next week. commits
sicncr Walter Splawn announced today
The application ~ the Gulf Coast Line,
to purchase the stock of the III. y. i,
n good Illustration a> compared with en-.
for, ed and wholesale consolidation pro.
vided by the federal law of 1870. Com
missioner Splawn said.
When il i contemplated that tw,
properties shall BE- put under a >ingl.
management and the matter i set down
for public hearing" he slid. every per
son favorable or opposed 10 the propo.i-
ton has a chance to b. heard. whereas
they might be discouraged # the pIJ-
posal had to be considered along with
a hundred other proposals.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
JOHN HARRELL
ACQUITTED OF
MURDER CHARGE
Verdict Returned by Jury
Last Night After Being Out
Only IS Minutes. Harrell
on Stand in Own Defense

John r. Harrell, charged with the
murder of A. r. Taylor, n soldier. on
the steps Of the Harrell's West Browns
Vile home, Oh October 25. 1923. was ac-
quilted By a jury in the criminal dis
trict court here Friday afternoon. The
jury returned a verdit after being out
only fifteen minutes. Argument Of the
case began shortly before noon Friday.
and the case was given 10 the jury
about o'clock.
Taylor was shot from the doorway of
Harrell's home as ~ and another sol
der approached the house. Harrell sur
rendered TO officers shortly after the
killing. Evidence introduced during the
trial indicated improper relations be-
tween Taylor and Harrells wife. Self
defense was also made a part Of the
defense.
Harrell took the stand in his own de-
fense at the morning sessian Of court
yesterday. and told his story Of the
shooting. The court room was crowded
with spectators, and Harrelrs broken
testimony created quite sensation.
Testimony regarding statements and
actions or Mrs. Harrell az the time Of
the shootiAg was ruled out by Judge
Cunningham yesterday morning. The
state was apparently attempting to
show prcmeditation.
Milton West, district attorney. who
opened the case fer the state spoke
about 10 minutes. in which he outlined
briefly the nature Of the case. leaving
for his colleague, III. Il. Galbraith, the
-ruI III Ia -
din Of the states argument. Galbraith
prefacing his remarks with the state
ment that he did not care what verdict
the jury returned. delivered q scath-
ing denunciation Of the defendants ac-
tion. such IS has rarely been heard in
the courts Of Cameron county. In a
speech in which ne referred to the
lain mans aged mother and in which
he declared Harrell's hands were stain
ed with blood forever. ne charged the
defendant with having hidden behind
his wife's dirty petticoat." to escape
the consequence Of his crime.
Judge J. q. George, leadire counsel
Tor the defense, delivered a powerful
plea for his client, outlining the trend
Of the testimony. lie charged Taylor
With lfclhIE VI lHt HoHt VI tiAt uc-
fendant Nolney Taylor. assisting Judge
George. also delivered powerful speech
in which he asked the jury TO return a
verdict Of not guilty.
The trial created more interest local
~ than any case in recent riiontAs--The
court room was crowded with tense
spectators throughout the trial which
lasted two days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
DOHENY GRANTED
LONG DELAY BY
SENATOR SPENCER
fBv The Associated Tressl

WASHINGTON. April 5.-Edward L.
Dohcny, for whom a subpoena was is
sued by the oil committee more than a
week ago, has been granted an indefin-
ite delay by Senator Spencer. rSpub-
summons was sent cut.
Senator Spencer said Doheny had ad-
vised him that because of pressing bus
mess matters il was not convenient for
him TO leave Los Angeles at this time
The Missouri senator desires to ques-
tion the lessee of California naval re-
serve No. concerning his contribu-
tons TO the democratic campaign fund
of 1920.
Upon his In appearance before the
committee. last February. Doheny prom
ised to make further effort to find the
missing part Of the note he said Al
bert B. Fall gave his son. F.. L. Doheny
Jr.. when ne delivered 100000 in cash
to the former interior secretary in
Washington on November 30 1921. The
committee has heard nothing further
from him, however, so far as has been
made known.
Democrats on the committee desire Ia
question Doheny further regarding this
note and also regarding several other
matters.
When the oil committee resumes it,
hearings Monday W. r. Kistlcr Of Tul.
81. Oklahoma. and others will tc ques
toned regarding gossip OF "oil deals :
at the Chicago republican national con.
vention in 1920.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
Brownsville Should Work for
400 or 600 Room Tourist Hotel

Of
OF
in the
Wayne Wood
in
in but II
onaby facilities
in
hotel believe will
like
in the Of
in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
FIND SOLDIERS
BODY ON MEXICO
SIDE OF RIVER
No indications Of Foul Play,
and Officials Believe Sol
dier Fell Into Stream and
Was Drowned

Body of an AmeI lean soldier, recov-
cred from the waters Of the Rio Grande
river yesterday afternoon, by Mexican
re. id,nts opposite Fort Brown, has
been identified rs the tody D, Sergeant
Roy c. Harii is. missing from Fort Brown
since March 81. Personal effects found
on the body lead to Identification.
A careful examination Of the body dis
closed no signs Of foul play, and Off
Gers at Fort Brown advance the theory
that Harris fell into the river from the
Amet lean side, possibly just above Fort
Brown. The body was recovered IL the
first bend Of the' stream after IL en-
teis the post. The water had been in the
water several days.
Officers 1T the pest. assisted by the
deceased mans wife. have been search
ing ior q trace Of Harris since his d.s-
appeara nee on March 81 but no clew had
been found, until the body was seen
floating in the river. little before
noon Friday. II was not until several
hours later that the body was recover
ed from the Mexican side, and the re-
mains were taken to the Matamoros
hos ital. that Identification was made.
The body was brought back to Browns
Vile, after an inquest had been held in
Mats moros.
A military funeral will be conducted
at the Service Club. Fort Brown. this
afternoon at 1870. and the remains will
be shipped to Pinceton, Kentucky, the
home Of the deceased mans parents for
intermcnt, on the aitt rnoon train. Mrs.
Harris VIII accompany her husbands
body to its final resting place.
The deceased was about 30 years of
age and had teen tationed at Fort
Brown for several months lie had in
excellent service record.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
Washington Republicans
Favor Mellon Tax Plan
CBy The A sociated Press)

WENATCIIEE, Wash. April .
Washington republicans had before them
when they met today in state convcn-
tion Il platform drawn by suh-com
miitee and ratified by platform com
mttec plcdging them to The candidacy
Of Calvin Coolidge for the presidency
and an explicit stand on governmental
measures.
The convention will elc delegates ~
the national convention ;yld probably
select national committee men.
The platform favorS lower taxes and
adoption Of the Mellon tax plan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05

a subpoena was drawn M for Jonn
W. III. Grim. former assistant - the
Attorney General and now special
prosecutor in the veterans bureau cases.
This action was requested By George \.
Hill. Jr.. Of Houston. counsel for X; Il.
treagcr.
Crim's name was brought into the in
veStigaiion through the reading of cor
reSpondcnce that passed between HIM
and chief postal Inspector Rush II. sim
mons. who has D cupird The stand during
the hearing thus far
Senator Helm. democrat Alabama.
ia charge of the inquiry. explained thar
po>tponrment of today'~ session wl-
due "a the pressure of spundcnce III
the offices of senators on the committee.
who took advantage of the >enatc'S a6-
jnurnmcnt 10 eat Il up with their priya Z
work
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
GOV. NEFF BOOSTED
FOR PRESIDENT BY
W. c. I. u. WORKERS
(By The Associated Pressl

AUSTIN. Texas. April 5.-Governor
Pat NJ. Neff was boosted for president
81 the United States III the Texas Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union in
the final session of two-day state con-
vention here last night.
Miss Charlotte Frazer Of New York.
national lecturer for the Union. declared
I've have resolved that never shall our
wet governor go TO the White House as
long as there are men like your Gov
ernor Neff Other speakers eNtolled
the governor ~ 1.-THE bulwark Of ma
tional law enforcement.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
CHICAGO MEAT
MARKET BOMBED

CHICAGO. April 5.-Three families
narrowly escaped death today when n
meat market was bombed. breaking a
gas pipe and damaging the apartments
on the floors above. Policemen and
firemen rushed into the debris and gas
fumes and rescued half dozen chill
dren, while the adult members Of the
families made their way to the street.
The owner of the meat market said he
was unable to offer an explanation for
the bomb attack.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
Seek To Prevent Ball
Player Jumping Contract

HOUSTON, Texas, ARril 5.-iioust1n
club owners will seek an injunction 20
restrain Harry Strong from playing
with the Rccine club Of the Midwest
League, IL Strong, who recently jumped
local contract, appears in a Rqcinc
unifo;m IN.
/. Strong was bought ~ Houston from
beaumont for several thousand dollars
Inasmuch Is he reported TO the Bluffs
and signed contract Houston IL OBJ
ligated to pay cor him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
ONLY STEEPLE OF
CHURCH NOW SHOWS
ABOVE FLOOD WATER

PRAGUE, April 5.-A flood caus-
cd by the sudden melting Of except
the village Of Bodrog-St. Marie. in
eastern SIovakia. Only the church
steeple shows above the waters.
The inhabitants. assisted by
troops. fought the rising waters for
week. plugging gaps in the dykes.
Ore peasant. finding nothing with
which to plug an inrushing stream
filled the gap with his body for sew
eral minutes until help arrived.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
SEVERE EARTH SHOCKS
In THE ENGLISH MINES

LONDON. April 5.-Severe earth
quake shocks iecurred last nirht in the
Derbyshire coal fields and in the neigh
borhood OF Alfreton. Shocks were first
noticed at about IL o'clock and were
more violent than any of those expert
enced early in March. when the earth
distu. dances were first noticed
Many buildings were shaken and win
dows vitrsted loudly. The oscillations
were accompanied BY dull uncanny nois :
cs.
Apparently little damage was done al
though shaking Of the strata in the col
Iiery workings has caused some ankle
ty.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
TRIAL OF GOVERNOR
FOR EMBEZZLEMENT
TO BE CLOSED TODAY
(Bv The A sociated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS. April The prose
cution of the trial OF Governor McCray,
charged with embezz 'ement q Sl55,0Ol
of the funds Of the state board ~ agri-
culture. Is expected To clo its case
today. After more than twenty bankers
had testified yesterday rs to the extent
OF the defendants indebtedness. only o
few witnesses remained 70 he called hy
the tate.
The testimony regarding the govern
or's financial obligations was introduc-
ed in an effort to show statement re-
garding his financial condition made NJ
the time Of obtaining the money was
false.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
CAMBRIDGE DEFEATS OXFORD

FTTNEY. EngInnd. AprI J.--Cnm-
bridge Jniversity's varsity eight sprang
a surprise today by defeating the heavier
and more experienced Oxford crew III
the 10Th revival If their historic race
on the Thames from Putney To Mort
lake The light blues won by about
three and one half lengths.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
WILL BAR FOREIGN WORDS

AMSBACH, /. April 3 American
bars" will probably disappear from
Amshach and "coiffeurs Will be re
pl. ced by some German word which sug-
gests the idea of n barber shop.
The town council hDs decided 70 place
a special tax on all foreign words used
in any sort OF advertising.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
STRIBLINC AGREES
TO MEET MIKE EURKE

NEW YORK. April 5.-Yolng S'rib-
ling. Georgia light heavyweight, today
agre. d. through his father-manaseF
"Pa" Stribling to box Mike Burke, Of
New York. in q six round bout for the
benefit 1.-THE Olympic fund here On
Ap,Ii %. proviiing Atlansl promoter
will release III, young ter from con
set to lox ;iisre on tae s4i.-r date.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
OIL WELLS YIELD GOLD

SAN BERNARDlNO, Cal. April s.
A number OF pure gold nuggets, each
about the size Of pea. have tcen baled
out of the 6OG-foot level of an oil well
being drilled in canyon near here.
Geologi Is explain that the gold probab-
Is was carried down the prehistoric
stream known 70 he flowing 800 fee,
under the surface. II j. believed thar
this stream flowed on the surface be-
tore the upheavGl Of the earth's crust
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
LAY QUALIFYING EVENT
By The Associated Press }

PINEHI- -RST. y. G.. April 1.-The
final IL hole round of the qualifying
event in the annual north and south
amateur golf tournament. postponed
Yesterday because of rain after muddy
nine holes had been negotiated. will be
plaved here today. weather permitting.
The end of the first Is holes Thurs
day found NJ. +. Merriman Of Water
bury. Conn. leading with a score Of -
and ~ other nlnyers punched within
nine strokes Of him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
ORDERS VESSELS SOLD

HOUSTON. April Nearly 1G.Wh
quarts Of confis atcd ligucrS and tire"
captured vessels We're ordered sold ~
pubie auction by Federal Judge }. &.
Hutchcson. Jr. today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
MAKE TENTATIVE
PLANS TO REOPEN
HARLINCEN BANK
CBv Tho Associated PIE s)

HtRLINGEN BANk- indent &C..
AUSTIN. April 5.-T,rtatiyc plans
for rcopcning the Planters State
Bank at HarlingCn next week have
been made by the state banking de-
partment. The bnak was closed about
six weeks ago. Reorganization has
been effected. Commissioner j. l..
Chapman said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
lNVESTICA TION
War CONTRACTS
WILL CONTINUE
Daugherty Committee Recess
es Today to Take Up War
Deals Monday. May Cite
M. Daugherty for Con-
tempt
(By The Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Apl. 3.--The Daugh- I
erty investigating committee was IN re-
cess today after another week of rico
.heting inquiry.
Although dartng from deal" 10
deal the committee was concerned
chiefly with war contracts and is expect
ed next week To hear Secretary Weeks
with reference To aircraft fraud eases.
II il planned, however. 10 examine
other witnesses on this matter before
questioning the secretary and that the
committee will have available Ia study
documents relating 10 some of the eases
placed NJ its disposal yesterday for con
sideraticn in executive session.
Senator Wheeler. democrat, Montana.
prosecutor of the inquiry. and Senator
Moses Of New Hampshire. republic an
member Of the committee have been au-
. thorizcd To conduct an investigation nt
Washington Courthouse. Ohio. OF the ac-
counts of the Midland National Bank If
which NJ :. Daugherty. brother Of the
former attorney general. is president.
but il had not been made known last
night when they would leave.
Contempt proceedings against the
Ohio banker are under consideration be-
cause he has refused To permit eXamina-
ton of the accounts by its agents 10 TIA"
extent desired by the committee and re-
Gently failed to answer when called un-
der II subpoena, subsequently question
ing the legal right Of the investigators %
require his presence.
ATLANTA. April 5.-J. l.. Dychc.
former warden of the Atlanta federal
prison is said to have made secret inveSti-
gniion of alleged narcotic peddling with
in the prison in an effort To destroy the
I,ivil service system within the institution
80 that he might appoint men Of fis own
selection to various points il was "harg
I'd last night by l.. j. Fletcher, deputy
warden.
His statement was in answer 10
Dyche's testimony before the senate
lpaugherty investigating committee II
Washington to the effect that drugs
now are being sold within the prison.
pyche plotted to cause the arrest ot
nfqliically every guard at the pcnten-
,iary 80 GnIhe could substitute his own
men. FIet nd.-.
1t is idifN lt to kerp- drugs away
from tho place where there ar" more
than 1900 prisoners. especially when
,bout 500 of them are narcotic addictS. "
said Fletcher But we are certain
that there is not as much smuggling ot
Continued on Page 50
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
ACTRESS STARTING
SUIT FOR over HALF
MILLION IN DAMAGES
by The Associated Press.

NEW YORK. April 3.-lrinccSs
Maria Carmi Matchabelli. known on the
stage as Maria Carmi. today brought
suit in the state supreme court against
Morris Gest. producer. asking S7loW"
damages for alleged breach of contract
and asserting that Lady Diana Dutt
Cooper. English actress had been sub
tiruted for her in role IN the Mir
ac' for which she had been engaged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
YOUNG LADY KILLED

FREDERICK. Nd. April 5.-Leona Es-
tell Whittier. .. shot last night BY Clin-
ton Shepherd her - year old suitor, be-
cause she said she refused to marry him.
died todav.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-05
INVESTIGATION
OF LAND DEALS
AGAIN DELAYED
Former Assistant to Attorney
General Subpoenasd. Will
Reopen Hearings Monday
Morning

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Thc SEN
ate committee investigating charges
meeting il had CLAIMED 10 hold today.
IL probably will meet again Monday.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1924-10-24
ATHOL ITEMS.
Special Correspondence.

Mr.. and Mrs Lester Kendrick were
transacting business 10 Spokane one
day last week.
Don Peterson of Spirit Lake was
calling on different homes Tuesday in
the interest of an insurance company.
Mrs. Frank Williams entertained
the Ladies' aid Saturday, twelve
being present. A good time was
reported. Refreshments were served
and the society adjourned TO meet
with Grandma Peterson, Saturday,
Nov. lst. ALI are invited to come.
Mrs. Higbee spent the weekend IN
Spokane.
Mr.. and Mrs, Vim. Brackin visited
over the weekend in Spokane.
The Rev. w. B. Eakln VIII preach
next Sunday, Oct. 26, at the usual
hour, 3:l5. Everyone is welcome.
John Getter, who owns farm near
Rathdrun, made sale of his
property to family who were
travelling thro from Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. j. Williams and
daughter are moving from their
ranch near North Pole spur TO Rath-
drum, where Mr.. Williams expects TO
open meat market, having
rented his farm.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1924-10-24

A. L EARN Of Occur d 'Alene spent
last Friday in Rathdrum on business
You cannot afford to 'pass up" our
! Rex Hard Wheat Flour at our present
price Of So. 80 per sack R G & S Co
adv
Mr.. Herrick. recently from Canada.
is negotiating for the purchase of the
John Getter place, mile northeast
Of here.
Chas. w Culp is at Boise this week
attending the grand lodge, l o o f.,
as representative from Rathdrum
lodge, No. 10.
Buy BIS direct from the car again,
today and tomorrow at $34 per ton
Trading Stamps equal discount of
sec per ton. Rath. CIR. 81 Sup Co. adv
Used aud endorsed by millions. the
old reliable Lucky Tiger Hair Rem
edY. Stops falling hair, currects scalp
troubles and promotes growth-drug-
gists and BARRIERS sell it under money
back guarantee -ady.
Mrs Elmer Hite of Spirit Lake
left for Boise Saturday evening to
represent Alwi.da Rebekah lodge,
No 80. Of this place, at the state
assembly in session there this week.
Perry w. Mitchell of Nez Perez,
was in Rathdrum last Saturday
evening MI Mitchell stated that
he would seek election TO congress on
the Democratic ticket.
S b. RosebOruush of Occur d'Alene,
Democratic nominee for sheriff, was
in town last Friday meeting the
voters. Mr. RoseborOugh was former
~ of Alhol aud has resided in the
county many years.