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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24
NORWECIANS CELEB :
9OOTH CHRISTIAN YEAR
uy The Associated Press }

CHRISTIANA. April -. The MHih
anniversary Of the official establishment
of Christianity in Norway l. ~ hc cclc-
brated during June.
II was in the year 1924 that the first
acceptance Of Christian doctrines ami
their embodiment in the religious laws
took place nj the little stone church Of
Nost.r. situated on an island in the SEA
channel between llaugesund and Bergen.
The anniversary will he accompanied
hy many festivities and ceremonies II
historical interest. and il T. expected
that the King 81 Norway will attend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24
MAYOR COLE
ON STAND In
VALLEY PROBE
Cby The A ociated Press)

WASHINGTON. April 2i.-ENistence
Of Si00. ZOO fund to prevent thor
ough investigation" by the senate
committee inquiring into alleged land
frauds in the Rio Grandc Valley Of
T,xas was charged today by James
X. Page. Kansas City. unofficial
prosecutor" Of the inquiry.
MIR. Page read into the records n
telegram which he said was sent un-
der da:e of March 20 this year by
Ivan \. White. secretary of the Hi
dalpo county tTexas) tax payers asso-
citation. Weslaco. To Senator Heflin.
democrat. Alabama. author Of the lard
inquiry resolution. referring To such
a condition.
The telegram a read by Mr.. Page
follows:
interests working under cloak Of Val
ley chamber of commerce has raised
100000 fund to prevent thorough in
vestigation by your committee. The
Hidalgo county tax payers associa-
tion in large assembly voted to earn
cstly request your committee Ia come
Ia Nalic at early date and make thor
ough investigation of fraudulent land
deals indepe ndent Of selfish interest
now trying tn stop same. Give farm
'rs and taxpayers a chance to present
evidence direct"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24
GERMAN FINANCIAL
AUTHORITY ONE OF
SWISS WRECK VICTIMS

BERNE. April oi.-Dr. Karl Helf-
ferich, eminent German financial au-
thority and his mother. were among
those killed in the collision of two ex-
press trains near Bellinzona yesterday
BERLIN. April 24.-The death of DIR.
Karl lIelferrich and his mother in the
train wreck M Bellinzona was confirmed
today in a dispatch from the German
consul at Lugano.
The report that Dr. Hjalmar Schacht,
president If the German reichsbank. was
one Of those killed in the wreck il un-
founded. Dr. Schacht H. at present in
Berlin.
HEILI\ZO\A. Switz. April 24.-The
latest estimate of the casualties from
the collision of the Zurich and Milan ex-
press trains near here yesterday gives
the death as IL. including five members
~ the engine crews and : passengers.
DIR. Helfferich. who was stopping ut
the private villa Of his father in law on
Lake Maggoire, was booked to begin Z
series of campaign speeches in Germany
Wednesday night in aid Of the national
ist cause.
DIR. Karl TIL haodore Helfferich held
many important government posts in
GLIDING nj various times the position o.
ambassador to Russia, secretary Of the
interior. vice chancellor and director Of
the Deustch bank. In January. 1915. der-
ing the world war, h. became minister
of the treasury and was in charge Of
the German war loans, for the successful
iron ctpss.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24

WASHINGTON. April Opening
the debate today in the scnate On the
revenue bill, Chairman Smuot ~ the fi-
nance committe, defended the Mellon
income tax rates and warned against
further authorization by congress Of
special approuric tions lest tax reduction
lie impossible.
The measure IS reported By the fl
nance committee Mr.. Smoot DECLARED.
made the fullest tax reduction iustifia-
Bile in view Of the estimated Surplus.
Bills calling for the expenditure ~ S1s-
li3 COO. 76. he pointed out. are y nding
before congress IN addition TO the sol
dicr bonus bill, approved by both houses.
for which the outlay next year has been
estimated at Sl35.000,0O0.
"Therefoie." Mr.. Smcct said. "au-
thorization ~ congress Of the cNpendi-
turt NJ congress Of the expenditure ~
any considers ble portion of this amount
may wipa out the surplus and make tax
reduction impossible"
Turning to the income tax schedule
about which the main controversy on tn
bill will center. the committee chairman.
declared the reduction in surt Xcs rec
omme nded by Secr,tary Mellon will
stimulate business. encourage invest
ments in productive enterprises and in
the long run increase the revenues from
the taxes on larger incomes"
In placing the Mellon income tax rates
in the bill. finance committee rerubli-
cans reject "a the Longworth compromise
sch edule adopted hy vote IF repuhl-
cans in the house. This schedule called
for smaller reductions ot the surtaNes
than the Mellon plan and greater cuts IL
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24
Senator Smoot Indorses Mellon
Income Tax Rates in Initial
Fight on Senate Revenue Bill

the normal ~ ties. Senate IT, mocrats have
proposed a Substitute sch -dulc calling
for a cut III the present surtaN rates
along the lines NJ the LunEworth COM
promise ana for normal rates similar To
those -dpt.l by the house. This plan Is
expected 20 win the support Of some re-
publican irsuig, nts.
In recommending reduction Of tEc sur
TAX rates Mr.. Smoot declared the com
mittee followed the advice o. practically
every authority. irr spcctiyc of party Az
fliatiun. who had studied the question.
Discussing otacr provisions Of the
till. Ir. SmOot directed attention par
ticularly "a ttc corporation and estate
taxes. Tnr committee mes sure. n as
serted. "is designed To interfere as lit
tie as possihle with the business prog
rcss and Industrial dcv ,lopmeht of the
country"
The increase IN the fiat CORPORATION
tax rom III l2 per cent t0 III per cent
coupled with the elimination Nc the
special ctpital stock tax. he said, will
apportioa the tax burden more cquitably
among the different corporations by
shifting il TO a center eXtaat from
thoss corporations earning small re-
turn uron their capital. such az public
utility corporations. to those earning a
larger return upon their capital.
Referring to the amcndment .. $ ma
tor Brookhart rcpuiiic Iowa, pro-
posing restoration Of the excess profits
tax, Mr.. Smoot decl,r,d this tax had
been found "arbitrary and iaoquitable
IN its application AZ well as stifling 70
business expansion III its burden" lie
also denounced suggestions for imro-
.itinn nf \ t.N nn Lndi.tributed nrnfits
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24
TWO BOATS TO RESCUE
OF CRIPPLED STEAMER

SAN FRANCISCO. April 2i.-Two YES
sells of the Admiral Line are speeding
III the assistance Of the steamer Ruth
Alexander cf the same company which
anchored off Trinidad head. north of
Eureka. yesterday when water was dis
covered in number hold. according TO
radio advices received here.
An attempt i TO be made by the III.
L. Alexander 10 take off the 200 pas
srnrers aboard the Ruth Alexander al
though the vessel j. not in any danger,
a message from Captain ~ +. Cousins
stated. The Admiral Farragut will
stand by to lend assistance if neces-
SarN.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24
TURKISH SCHOOLS
MUST REMOVE ALL
RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS
CBy The As ociated Pressl

CoNSTANTINCPLE. April 2i.-The
American missionary schools in Turkey
have ag,ead to remove from the + class
rooms all scripturll pictures. Bibles.
crosses and other religious symbols in
accordance with the recent orders issued
by the minister Of public instruction.
Vaszif Bey. The .oIty French Roman
Catholic schools remain closed. refus-
ing to remove the crucifix.
Robert College has not. rs was re-
Gently reported. been closed by the gov
crnment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24
(By The Associated Pressl

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. April "a
Early today little squad of youths,
volunteer members of tn American Ra-
dio Relay League settled down to a v.gi,
81 listening for reports from the seven
balloons whicn l;t yesterday after y
perfect take-off al Kelly Field. started
drifting northward in the national elm
nation races.
On TIE radio league volunteers the
sir service Of the Eighth Corps area un-
der which arrangements for the races
w,re carried out is a. pending for its
information on the progress Of the en-
tralts.
All Of the pilots have carrier pigeons
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24
INDORSE RESTRICTION

tBy The Associated Fress1
WASHINGTON. April - Rcstrir-
live immigration was indorScd and otii-
GERS were elected NJ the concluding scS-
sions Yesterday of the END annual coun-
Ill II the United States Daughters Of
1S1e.
Mrs. Robert &. Maxwell Of New
Jersey was elected first vice president
the highest office which became vacant
this year. and Mrs W. Chandler oi
Michigan. became third vice president
Mrs. John 4. I.usk of Alabama. auditor
and Mrs. Frederick W. Mill>paugh ~
Tennessee recording - retary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24
MARI GIVEN FIVE
YEARS AND FINE

TENARkANA. Ark. April 2i-fat
Marr. oil promoter. convicted i'm United
states district court here of misuse IT
The mails. was sentenced today 10 serve
five years in Icavenworth penitcntiary
and 90 pay a fine of 81 400. the maxi
mum penalty.
Marr'S attorneys gave notice of ap-
appeal and the superscdcas appeal bond
was set at SIn.NuO.
Marr stood nj rigid attention while
Judge y. a. Youmans was passing sen
tence on him. lie had nothing 10 say
before the judge began.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24
ENGLAND RECOGNIZES
GRECIAN REPUBLIC

ATHENS. Aprn =; british rccog-
uitiun of the Greek republic j. assured.
II was learned in diplomatic circles here
today. Sir Milne theeiham. the British
minister. il was stated. Yesterday ir-
formed Foreign Minister RoussnS that
Nv would send a note today from the
British government recognizing the new
Greek government
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24
JAP EXCLUSION is
OPPOSED BYLEACUE
fBy The Associatej Press)

NEW YORK, April 2i.-The passage
of an immigration bill by congress that
would place Japan on the same basis as
other nations i favored by ~ committee
Of directors Of the National Security
League. Such hill says n statement IL
sued ~ TIE committee. would mean that
the number Of japanese to be admitted
would be less than so annually.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24
SCHOOLS CLOSE AT ORANGE

EEAI MUNT. April 2F.-Th" firsf
school in this section TO close for IN K
Of funds this year. was announced We'd
nesday from Orange. where il is re-
ported there is no money on hand To pay
teachers. The school has been in ses-
sion less than eight months.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24
Amnesty To Communists
In Bulgarian Revolt

SOFIA. Bulgaria. April 2i-The ma
tional assembly today adopted by large
majority a bill extending amnesty 10 nj.
communists and agrarian refugees ex-
.cepi the leaders and organizations Of last
SeptenberS revolt. The number of
those excepted. it is stated, does not ex-
ceed 40.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24

WASHINGTON. Aoril ci.-Mayor A.
II. Cole Of Brownsville. Texas. describ-
ed conditions i'm the Rio Grandc Val
ley tdoay for the senate committee
looking into alleged land frauds there.
Tae mayor reaG statements from
engineers of water concerns in the
Valley which he said showed that ir-
rigaiton systems are ample
The statements. all sworn to. were
signed ny 7. VI. Meldcn. assistant gen
eral manager. and N. T.. Ewing. chief
enginecr. United Irrigation company:
Robert Lenerson. manager for Hidal-
go county water Improvement district
No. 3: W. l.. Rockwell. supervising
engineer of Hidalgo county water i'm
provement district No. g.: A. Van
Dresser. manager Of Hidalgo county
water Improvement district No. ?:
IL. Ii. Seay, vice president American
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24

WICHITA FALLS. Texas. April ga
bal Don. supposed to have been one O.
the entries in the national elimination
from San Antonio, passed over this
c.t. al 500 this morning going in a
rorth,rly direction. Darkness and it,
height prevented identification of the
airship.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24

MANITOWOC. Wis. April 2i.-The car
ferry Pere Marquette rs wireless, q
local station that "A balloon was sighted
six ,nilcs southeast Of this. port at s
O'Clock this morning The Identification
Of the balloon was not comrle u. but
iContnued on page sir.1
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-24

WASHINGTON. April 24.-William
10. Feely. Washington attorney fos Cor
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uContinued on page sir.l
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Continued on page 81
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-05-17
ADDITIONAL SOCIAL NOTES.

Several members of the Mercedes
Club disbanded with their meeting on
Tuesday evening and formed a jolly
party and visited Steeplechase Pier,
where they had a delightful evening.
Attending were: Misses Dot Weller,
Helen Walker, Gladys Mathis, Esther
Brown, Mildred Lake and Mrs. Ever
EFT Smith.
Mr.. P. n. Besser, of Linwood. Cash
Ter OF the Chelsea National Bank, At
lantic City, is able to resume his du-
ties at that institution with the aid of
erutches. Mr.. Besser had the misfor-
tune to rupture the muscle in n of
his legs on the golf links two weeks
ago, and has been confined to the
house since that time.
Mrs. George W. Ball, Mrs. Howard
Raglan, Miss Frances Thomas and Miss
Alice Ellick motored to Woodbury. last
Friday to attend the Banquet and
County Convention of the World Wide
Guild. The ladies were sent as dele
gates of the local World Wide Guild
of the First Baptist Church. They
returned with glowing reports from
other guilds and a splendid time in
general.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-05-17
MERCEDES SPRING DANCE.

The Mercedes Club, which is com
posed of ten young ladies of this city,
will give their second spring dance in
Jr. o. L. A. NJ. Hall, on Saturday eve
ming, May oath. Everything is in read
mess and a jolly time is anticipated,
as the first dance was a decided sue
cess. The Seaside Serenaders will
furnish the music for this event, and
from past reputation there will be
plenty of pep.
Tickets may be procured from mem
bers of the club. including the follow
ing young ladies: Misses Margaret
Huckel, Mildred Mack, Mildred Lake,
Gertrude Mack, Esther Brown, Helen
Walker, Dot Weller, Gladys Mathis,
Dot Risley, Mrs. Everett Smith.
Tickets may also be procured thru
the following patronesses: Mrs. Lee
land Madden, Mrs. Somers Endicott,
Mrs. George w. Smith, Mrs. Henry
Martens, Mrs. Harry d. Brown. Mrs.
Helen Toy, Mrs. Walter w. Whitman,
Mrs. w. ]. Hudson, Mrs. W. d. Huck-
ell. Mrs. Thomas c. Tompkins.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-05-17

Hammell, William Frymire. Jacob
Reed, Durham Boice, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carroll Hoagland. ST., and Carroll
Hoagland, Jr.
Absecon Tennis Club.
The Absecon Tennis Club held its
regular monthly meeting at the home
of Miss Ella Shovel, Monday evening.
After a short business meeting. the
evening vas spent in playing games.
AT a late hour dainty refreshments
were served. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. James E. Sooy, Mrs.
Harry Miller. Miss Adelma Miller,
Miss Ethel Giberson. Miss Elizabeth
Conover, Miss Flora Robinson Miss.
- @Sh0l3elL,
Mts. george Sh5UHl, M4srs. NJ Nc
G5wan, Harry Weer. The next meet
ing will be held at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. James Sooy. S N. Nashville
avenue, yentnor. June 2.
Cleanup Week.
Absecon Civic Club, with other or.
CARNATIONS of the town, held this
week as semi-annual cleanup week,
which makes a great improvement to
ne community.
Foreign Missionary Society.
On Tuesday afternoon. the Foreign
Missionary Society of the NJ. E.
Church held its regular monthly meet
ing in the parsonage. Mrs. Laura
Reed, the president, conducted the
meeting. AT the close OF the public
school, forty-four children were form
ed in two societies, the Little Light
Bearers and the Kings Heralds. These
two societies are a part of the Mis-
sionary Society. The officers appoint
ed were Marion Dilks. president;
Florence Bowker, yice-president; Ell
mer Griffith. secretary; Reuben Bab-
cock. treasurer. The children will
meet one Wednesday afternoon q
month, when the usual meeting of the
Junior League viii be dispensed with.
They were the guests OF the Missiona-
ry Society.
The following members were pres
ent: Mrs. Anna c. Fleming, Mrs. J.
Lewis, Mrs. Lille Pennington, Mrs.
Bessie Babcock, Mrs. Lucretia Bewley,
Mrs. Charlotte Hammell. Mrs. Laura
Reed, Mrs. Annie Robinson, Mrs. Ker-
foot, Miss Carrie Reed. Miss Marie
Robinson. Mrs. c. K. Bilks. Mrs. Lille
Conover. and Miss Cassie Conoyer.
The last two ladies were new mem
bers.
37th Anniversary of the Mite Society.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Mite Society OF the Presbyterian
Church was held last Friday evening
at the home Of Mrs. Edward McCar-
thy. The election OF officers for the
year took place: Mrs. Edward McCar-
thy. president; Russell Elwood, vice
president; Mrs. Hattie Beekiey, secre-
tary. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Townsend, treas
urer. Mrs. Townsend has faithfully
served as treasurer for IS years. The
evening was enjoyed in games. The
hostess served refreshments TO the
following guests: Mrs. Charles Kun
kelly, Ralph Rem. James Ballantine,
Mrs. James Ballantine. Evelyn Olsen,
Mrs. Rogers, Nevin Nike, Charles Hol-
comb, William Beckley. Mrs. Hattie
Beckley, Mrs. Samuel johnson. Mrs.
Martin S-piekedman, Miss Hannah
Madden, Miss Emily Reep, Mrs. NJ. N.
Townsend. Mrs. R. a Elwood. Russell
Elwood, Misses Anna and Catherine
Mccarthy. George. Edward and Frank
lin Mccarthy, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Mccarthy. Maude Mccarthy and Mr..
George Veal. This was the celebrs-
ton Of the 37th anniversary OF the
I society.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-05-17
NEWS
By LENA ROBINSON.

Mrs. Sallie Carton attended the
house warming given Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Collins by the Authors Club.
Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Kes1er are en-
tertaining their daughter. Mrs. Doug
las Cavileer, and young son. at their
home on Shore road.
Mrs. Benjamin Sheppard entertain
ed. Mrs. Oras Lawrence. Tuesday.
Mrs. Gus Hickman and Mrs. Wilbur
Hickman were Absecon visitors. Tues
day.
Norman Rose has purchased a Stu
debaker roadster.
Mrs. Mabel Smith is the guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Pennington.
Miss Mary Phillips is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Phillips, of New York
road.
The Queen Esther Circle will hold
their monthly meeting Friday evening.
May %, at the home OF Mrs. A. l..
Hammell. All members are requested
TO attend.
The Presbyterian Church will hold
Children's Day exercises on the first
Sunday in June.
The boys are very anxious to start
playing ball; the diamond is nearly
completed. The suits have been o.
dered, color being grey with brown
stripes.
The County Christian Endeavor will
hold a Rally Friday evening, May %,
in Mt. Pleasant Church, P~leasantville.
A large delegation will attend this
meeting.
The Bay View Sunday School will
meet at 2.30 in the chapel.
Mrs. Emily j. Hewett is at the home
of her mother, Mrs. Richard r. Cook.
after a long and serious illness at the
Atlantic City Hospital. Her many
friends are hoping for a speedy reeoy-
cry.
Mrs. Robert Taylor is in the Allan
tic City Hospital.
Mrs. Charlotte Pitney spent Tues
day in the Quaker City.
John McMullen is ~renovating his
home on New York road.
Alfred Shovel, of Philadelphia.
spent the weekend with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. D. Shovel.
Rev. r. A. Elwood has returned to
his home on Pitney road. He recently
spoke at West Point Military Aeade-
my. Rev. Elwood will remain at his
home for a few days. He has a num-
Der of graduation exercises to take
part in for the near future.
T. d. Shovel spent Friday in Phila-
delphia.
Mrs. Clarence Johnston, OF Bridge
ton, was the weekend guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Gilbert Conover.
Mrs. Hosea Kendall has been con-
fined to her home with humps.
Mrs. Charles Fenton, of Chelsea,
spent a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
William Wyand.
B. Sheppard, of Philadelphia, spent
the weekend at the home of Mrs.
Laura Shovel.
Mrs. Norman Rose spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Audrey.
Miss Ethel Hammell entertained
Miss Williams on Sunday, at her home
on Shore road.
| Mr.. Edgar Freas, Norma and Edith
Nent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
u, in Philadelphia.
wing spent Sunday in
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-05-17
ENGLISH CREEK

The Needle Kraft Klub will meet at
Mrs. Mamie Steelman's home, Tues
day afternoon. May 20, at 2 o'clock.
Ladies bring sewing or needlework.
Owing to the stormy weather Sun
day. Mothers Day viii be observed in
Asbury NJ. E. Church Sunday morning,
May is, Sunday School. 10 a. m.
preaching service, II a. m, special
music for the occasion. Every n
welcome.
Mrs. Joseph E. Lee entertained the
Epworth League at her home Tuesday
night. After the business session Miss
Sarah KesIer and Mrs. Lizzie Lee,
delegates Il the Conference Conven-
ton held in M~iIlville. May 10 and IL,
gave some very interesting talks. AT
the close refreshments we're served.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-05-17
WIDOWS CLUB.

Mrs. Elizabeth Hilton entertained
the Widows Club at her home on East
Park avenue. A jolly time and a good
crowd attending. Mrs. Mary Lever
will entertain next week, at her home
in Mortified. Members present: Cora
Martin, Linda Cramer, Margaret
Brown, Mae Stringer. Margaret Hill
CERT, Mary Wood, Alice Herbert, Clara
Smith, Eva Reid, Mrs. E. Hilton, Mrs.
ST. John. Mrs. Noreast, Mrs. Mary
Dreher. This club will entertain a
few friends the last of May, so get
ready fellahs for your invites.