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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
SURVIVOR OF
BATTLE Turns
RIFLE ON SELF
Women and Children, In
Cars While Bullets
Pass on San Angelo
Road, Unhurt
(Rv The Assoriatcd PrcssD

SAN ANGELO. Texas. Dec. 26.--
Charles Baxter. 50. Carlsbad, Texas,
farmer and Frank Reagan. -, Of Camp
Wood. shot out their differences on the
Ozora- Sonora road just Within the Dor
der line Of Sutton county Saturday aft
crnoon and both arc dead. An inquest,
conducted by Justice S. II. Stokes Of
Sonora, found that Baxter was muir
dcrcd and that Reagan committed sui
eide following the gun duel.
A man named u. Dry. who accompa-
nied Reagan, is held in Jail here as &C,
ccssory in fact to the shaving Of Bax-
ter. ,Examining trial has been set for
Monday
The body of Baxter was taken TO OzO-
ma Saturday evening, where relatives Of
Mrs Baxter reside, while the body Of
Reagan was brought here pending wore
from relatives at Camp Wood
The shooting transpired without
warming in the roadway when the driv-
crs of the ears met and recognized each
other With the machine yet in mo-
tion. Reagan is said to have fired at
Baxter through the windshield of Bax-
tcr's machine, Baxter replying with a
Winchester. One bullet broke Baxter'S
left wrist and two others from a 1890
entered his breast, one above each nip
pie One bullet from Baxter's gun
plowed through Rcagan'S hat. As BaX-
ter sIumpcd in his seat. Reagan. who
had gotten out Of his car, said, II tell
you all good bye" turned his gun on
himself, the discharge taking off the
top Of his head. according to testimony
addUced at the inquest.
As the shooting started, Dry jumped
from the Reagan machine and ran back
to the Willie Wilkinson ranch house.
from whence he called officers. Nei-
ther Mrs Baxter or the five children
with them were injured.
Sheriff B. W Hutcherson and Justice
Stokes, conducting the inquest, ques-
toned Mrs. Baxter and Dry. Mrs. Bax-
ter said that her husband lived just
long enough to tell her to get him to
a shot in the gun duel, it was stated
ther quizzing brought out that Dry had
filed 4 complaint charging Baxter with
the theft Of clothes Dry did not fire
shot in the gun due, it was stated
leaving the scene as soon as firing com
mcnced
Officers stated that Reagan and Dry
ostensibv were hunting Baxter as a re.
suit Of this complaint with a view OF
having him submit to arrest. though
they believe other trouble between
Reagan and Baxter was the real cause
Of the shooting
Baxter. who formerly resided at Loa-
key, with his family. had been visiting
his wifc's relatives at Ozona. At the
time Of the duel, they were enroutc to
Carlsbad. Texas. where they had rent
ed farm recently. Dry and Reagan
had been building a fence on the Hen
derson ranch near Ozona and had learn.
cd Baxter was at Ozona. it was stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27

steamer belonging to the United
Fruit company and was sold 10 San
Salvador for 100000 and converted
into "A warship.
In 1921 Mr.. Trcjo and his son, Mar
tin, then Il. were arrested in Nuevo
Laredo on charges Of being agents or
General Francisco Murgia, then in
revolt. and both were sentenced TO
be shot. Through the intcrcession OF
American Consul Robert and the late
Colonel II. A. Chapa Of San Antonio.
trial was had before Major General
Arnufo Gomez and both the prison
ers were acquitted.
Trejo once ate draft for $4,000
and although he afterwards declared
the indelible ink on the paper made
his very i'll, he believed it saved it's
life. Trejo was arrested and charged
with an attempt to rescue General
Murguia, who was in prison, he had
Continued on Page Four.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
Man Who Sold First Macy
TO San Salvador is Dead

SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Dee. 26. .-
Jesus Trejo of San Antonio, who sold
the republic Of San Salvador its first
warship, armed the Madero revolu-
tionists in Mexico and introduced the
first electric lights in Republic Of
Honduras, died Thursday in Saltillo,
Mexico, from injuries received when
he stepped in post hole. This in
formation was received by members
Of the family here today.
Trejo was one Of the best known
travelling statesmen who made Mexico.
Central America and South America.
He dealt only with governments and
municipalities and Is said to have
closed some Of the largest deals Of any
man travelling out Of the United
States. He was 50 years old when he
died.
His sale OF warship to San Sal
vador in 1910 provided that country
with its first navy. The vessel was
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
SANTA GRANTS LIFE
DREAM OF SINGER
fBy Tho Associated Press.N

SIOUX CITY. Iowa, Dec. ga life
time dream Of Joseph Rcgan, a sweet
voiced Irish singer. has come true. San.
ia Claus has given Mr.. Regan years
trip to Italy, for himself and wife, for
voice training with all expenses paid
The role Of Santa Claus was played
by +. L. Doheny Of Los Angeles and
Mrs. Doheny.
The Regans met the Dohenys on
Thanksgiving when they sang at the
Dohcny home. Regan told Mrs. Doheny
about his hopes to 90 abroad to study.
Mrs. Doheny asked him TO write her
about his plans. The answer was a
Christmas gift Of years trip.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
(By The Associated Press.I

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Dec 26. 6.-Opera-in-
English enthusiasts broke all hounds
today when A. FRANKIE Harling Boston
composer, at the conclusion of the
world premiere of his "A Light From
st. Agnes. was pursued into the lob
by Of the auditorium theatre and
kissed repeatedly.
Harling conducted his own opera,
the first to introduce the saxophone
and banjo and with the Chicago Civic
opera artists received the plaudits Of
society and the music lovers in the
galleries but the real demonstration
occurred when he reached the lobby.
AT least 200 men hugged and kissed
him. Women were as emotional as
the men. and Harling escaped them
almost in state of collapse, flee
ing to his hotel room.
The composer formerly was musi-
cal director at West Point Military
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
TOO MUCH BOOZE MAN
r = y.
BAREFOOTED IN SNOW
X r n
TELLS KANSAS CITY COP

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec. 20
Downtown shoppers were astonished
this afternoon to see a barefooted.
bareheadcd man walking Indifferent
ly along the street in the teeth Of
Il bitter north wind with the snow
swirling about his bare feet and the
temperaturc about IS degrees.
TOO much Christmas liquor" he
told Traffic Officer Wickstrom. who
arrested him. Il felt like giving
something away, so made gifts of my
hat and shoes
Come along, before your bcneyo-
lcnce extends to the rest Of your
wardrobe" said Wickstrom, as he led
him to patrol wagon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
THE WEATHER
f9v The Assoeiated rress.1

L
LOUISIANA: Sunday cloudy, probab-
ly rain in east portion. sever cold wave
in north and west portions Sunday and
in southeast portion Sunday night. be-
low freezing to coast by Monday morn
ing: Monday probably fair. colder
Arkansas: Sunday probably snow,
severe cold wave. Monday generally fair
continued cold. Protect livestock.
Oklahoma: Sunday probably fair. Sc
we're cold wave, temperature near zero
Sunday night; Monday fair, continued
cold.
East Texas: Sunday unsettled, Sc
we're cold wave, severe freeze in interior
Sunday and benow freezing to coast
Sunday night; Monday generally fair;
colder in south portion, Strong norther-
ly winds on the coast. Sunday protect
livestock.
West Texas: Sunday unsettled, Sc
were cold wave; temperature near zero
In north portion and 16 to 26 in south
portion Sunday night,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
Seventh Death From
Radium Work Listed
fBy The Associated Press. }

EAST ORANGE, n. J., Dec. 26.-The
death Of Miss Magueritc Carlough to-
day increased to seven the number Of
former employees of the United States
radium corporation Of Orange, who in
three years have died from poisoning
attributed TO radioactive substances.
County physician MARYLAND, after an
autopsy, gave the cause of Miss Car
lough's death as 'chronc ancmia Of
the pernicious or regenerative type, due
to the injection Of radioactive sub
stances, mesothorium, radium and their
decayed products"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
Irion County Farmer
Fights For Ma; Fined
rBy The Associated Press }


SHERWOOD, Texas, Dec. 2G.W. r.
Thompson. Irion county farmer, viii
brook no argument against the name Of
Ferguson. His is one of the original
10000 or so voters that Farmer"
Jim carried about in his pockets and
to challenge the integrity Of the COVER
of this good state in his hearing is to
arouse his fistic ire Thompson is un-
der $500 bond on charges Of aggravat-
ed assault filed in the county court here
following heated debate over "Ma y
and Dan Moody. The charge recites
that Joe Evans, Irion county commits
sioner, and J. II Bell, were attacked on
the road about eight miles west Of Mert-
zon during the week
Evans is said to have been hit over
the head with a shovel and rendered
unconscious, and Bell received SINH
lar blow when he attempted to inter
fere. Thompson paid fine on a
charge of simple assault
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
OLD HOME DESTROYED

BROWNWOOD, Tex, Dec. 2s.-Th.
j. X. Belts old home place az Blanket
sixteen miles north Of Brownvood vss
destroyed by fire at noon today. The
residence was the home % the Istr
lack Bettis and had been occupied soEne
time by his son, Frank Belts and Eifc.
The chemical department Of the Brorn-
wood fire department was called to al
~ cxtenguishing the blaze. Los ~. cs-
timated AZ seventy five hundred dol
lars, partly covered by insurance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
lBy The Associated Press. J

IBy Inc AssOclated PreSS.l
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 26.-The
administrations farm relief program
will he broadencd to provide for some
machinery for handling surplus crops.
Just what form this new aid will take
has not been determined but both Pres
dcnt Coolidge and Secretary Jardinc
have recahed the conclusion that sur
Plus crops present one Of the domi-
mating problems Of agriculture and that
some governmental step must be tax
en- to afford relief.
Tremendous pressure has be c n
brought to bear recently on the admin
istration by the congressional farm bloc
and western agricultural leaders to Gre
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
l3KILLED; 100 HURT
In THEATER BLAZE
CBy The Associated Press.J

MANILA, Dee. 26.-Thirteen rstires
were killed and nearly a hundred IN
jured in fire which destroyed nov-
ing picture theatre in the torn Of Opou,
Cedu Province. on Christmas eve.
An American named Bafnum saved
many lives when he cut an opening. IN
the wall with an axe enabling HUNDREDS
70 escapue when the regular exit was
jammcd
The fire started in the machine rom
by the breaking of a film. The Andf-
encc. numbering q thousand. rushed to
the exits and many were trampIcd un-
der foot. The monetry loss was small.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
National Guard Camp
Will Be Improved
lRy The Associated Press.l

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 2G.--Construc-
tion Of improvements at the new Texas
national guard camp at Palacios will be-
gin Monday and will be marked by ap-
propriate ceremonies, Major n. II. Ban
mister. assistant adjutant general. said
today before leaving for Palacios.
Cost Of improvements will aggregate
Sl50O06. The camp site consists Of
l.30O acres and the state has an ease
ment on 10000 acres for mancuvcring.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
Cold Wave Expected
To Hit Texas Sunday

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 26-whiIs
Texas temperatures -Jnight were IN
marked contrast to sub-zero marks set
in the middlcwcst, prospects were that
the cold wave would be felt strongly
over the state by Sunday night. East
Texas and the Panhandle were slated
to feel the wintry blasts first. with
short respite granted the rest or the
state.
ST. PAUL, Mimi. Dec. 2G.-Minnes0-
tn was the coldest state in the Union
today. Mild winter days scurried from
the northwest before an unofficial thir
ty below temperature at Hibbing.
North Dakota and Wisconsin eKperi-
enced weather similar 20 that OF Min
ncsota, while South Dakota reported
comparatively mild temperatures.
In North Dakota, the coIdest point
was Minot where the Thermometer reg
istcred 20 below.
II was % below at The Pas, Manitoba.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
GETS MYSTERIOUS GIFT

NEW BRITAIN. Conn, Dec. 26 Mrs.
Stanley Kriscunas received IN her
Christmas mail small packar, bear
ing no return add'ess, containing $3.50
in bills without q noe of explanation
She believes it was sent to her by the
person who foual 81 600 whic1 she los.
two and half years ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
Woman in San Angelo
browns in Bath Tub
(By The Associated Press !

SAN ANGELO, Texas, Dec. 26.-Mrs.
Mamie Stowe, A. was found dead in a
bathtub ut her home here late Satur-
day. Asphyxiation causing her to fall
into tub of water and drown. The
body was discovered by Mrs. Sam Dow
ty. sister. A small daughter survives.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
A. Y. BAKER PAYS $50
FOR UNIQUE COIN

EDINBURG, Texas, Dec. ga
Stone Mountain Confederate Mem
orial half dollar with the words
Texas" and the number "46"
appearing on it was bought at pub
lie auction here today for $50 by
A. Y Baker. There is no dupli-
cate Of this coin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-27
MINERS ASKED
TORETURN ON
OLDPAY SCALE
Offer of Operators Seen
By Union as Move to
Prejudice Farley in
New York Tuesday
lRv The Associated Press D


PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 26.-An-
thracite operators, through page adVer-
tisemcnts in the SUNDAY morning news
papers. are directcly asking their strik-
ing employees to return to work At once
at the rate Of wages paid them when
they quit four months ago. The opera
tors guarantee wages for the next
eight months and propose that new
long term contract can be worked out
in the meantime.
The union leaders made no formal
statement in response to this action
but Thomas Kennedy, international see
retary- treasurer Of the United Mine
Workers at his home in Hazelton, Pas
when he learned of it. said the men
would not be stampede back to work;
that they would return only when 2
new contract is agreed upon. He char
acterized the broadcasting of the opera
tors offer at this time as a lack of good
faith and an attempt to prejudice the
wage conference scheduled to meet in
New York next Tuesday. The text Of
the operators offer was addressed to
the "mine workers and their leaders "
and signed by w W. Inglis, chairman
Of the operators negotiating commit
tee.
Rough Road Ahead
Mr.. Kennedy pointed out that the of
fer Of the operators is similar to that
contained in the peace proposal sub
mitted to the miners and operators BY
Lucern county delegation of the Penn
sylvania house of representatives De
cember l5 This peace offer was ac-
cepted BY the operators and rejected
by the miners.
Despite the joyous shouts that min
gled with the Christmas carols in the
coal fields when news came that the
wage conference would be resumed
next Tuesday. indications are that the
negotiators will have a rough road to
travel.
The miners in accepting the peace
proposal Of Governor Pinchot. virtual
ly agreed to go to work without an in
crease if it were found that an advance
in wages would send up the price OF
coal. This proposal was not accepted
by the operators on the ground that il
only arbitratcd wages upward. They
proposed arbitration without conditions
Continued on Page Four.)
The Nome nugget., 1925-11-14
ANCHORAGE HAS HAD
 NOTHING ON NOME

Anchorage, Nov. 12. (P-The phenomenal highH temperatures
 and summer-like weather which followed the eruption of Mount Shishaldin the first ten days of November with an average mini mum temperature of thirty degrees throughout the Cook Inlet country was evidently affected by the phe
 nomena. all the rivers remaining open. and the landscape Is verdant due to q lack of frost and snow.
 Reports from down the Inlet and other peaks hupdred miles to the north state that the peaks are still smoking. many prospectors who are awaiting the freezing of the rivers in order to make their way out of those sections. are held as prisoners. In remote sections many are short of grub, the noun tains which al this time of the year are snowclad are still bare.
The Nome nugget., 1925-11-14
MANY KILLED AND INJURED
 IN PENNSYLVANIA
 RAILROAD WRECK

PlainsbGro, New Jersey. Novem- Der 13. R-Thirteen were killed and scores injured when the Penn slyvania Railroad Express train running between St. Louis and New York collided two and one hali miles from here in fog. with a train enroute from Washington to New York. Eleven bodies were re- covered shortly after the wreck.
 The Washington train had slow ed down due to the fog and the other train being twenty minutes late ploughed through the two rear Pulimans. The injured were pinned under the wreckage which was finally cut away with acetylene torches. Nuns from the Trenton hospital were rushed to the scene of the wreck and went through the tangled wreckage giving help te the injured persons.
 Plainsborc. Nov. 13, (R-In re- checking up the fatalities of the railFoad wreck the Rumber has been changed to tsn dead and 2a injured.
The Nome nugget., 1925-11-14
SAYS PEOPLE OF SEATTLE OWE ALASKA GlaEAT DEBT
 CAN NEVER BE PAID

Seattle. Nov. 12. R-FOrmer Governor William Sulzer of New York, addressing the Mining Club here said, ",he people of Seat le owe Alaska a debt which never can be paid. and should have very friendly greetings for Alaska. be- cause Alaska's fAtnrs will d9 more for Seattle than ever before"
 In Charactsrizing Alaska as the goose that lays the golden eggs. he said, take down the hurdles against the development of this great northland and repeal the re- strictions that have retarded It. open up Aiaska for the beneht of this section and ths entire country and you will witness again the
 he great opening up of a country similar to the West when the rail- roads were run fpom the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans" He also advocated the creation of a Seattle Mining Exchange apd said that Seattle would likely grow faster in the next fifteen years than t has in the last thirty years.
The Nome nugget., 1925-11-14

During the week quite a num- Der of people visited the popular Cape Nome roadhouse to enjoy an outing. On Tuesday Miss West of the local hospital staff, the Rev and Mrs. Herd and Rev. Baldwin made the trip. Mir. John Treickler and daughter were visi' ors last Sunday. Tuesday and Wednesday Miss Emily Morgan took d short respite from her labors at Cape Nome and on Thursday of last week. R. B. Julian, Mrs. Sam Fay Tor. Rec. Herd and wife and RRy, Baldwin were visitors to the Cape. all speak highly of the enjoyable ness of the trips. Earl C. Ham, mon has leased the roadhouse and in addition to caring for the inner wants of his guests. conducts q fox ranch besides.
The Nome nugget., 1925-11-14
FRIDAY
 tTELeoAApHtc)
HARTLEY'S APrOINTEE OPPOSED TO RECLAMATION
 DEvEIOPMENT

Olympia. Nov. ls.R|Lesisla- tors interested decided yesterday to promote the passage of bill framed by Representative Banker, of Okanogan. to transfer the Re- clamation bureau from the Depart ment of Conservation and Develop ment to State Land Commissioner. It is declared that NHartley appoint ed a conservation Director who is opposed to reclamation and devel- opment by the State. but the Land Commissioner is strong advocate of reclamation.
 Banker said. enough legislators are now pledged to the measure to insure its passage.
The Nome nugget., 1925-11-14
N o T c E.

The Alaska Game Law, Act Ol January 13, 18e5-6ssth Congress ia now In force.
 Fur Dealers, fur farmers and trappers are required by this act to procure licenses to carry on their business. These licenses gre in addition to those required ny tho Territory of Alaska.
 THOS. D. JENSEN,
 Alaska Game ComMissjoner,
 Second Judicial Dtstvlct
The Nome nugget., 1925-11-14
LANSDOWNES WIDOW sERSTANTIATES MITCHELL
 IN HIS CHARGES

Washington. Novemtsr IF. R- Mrs. Zachary Lansd0wle, widow of the Shenapd0ah's commander, substantiating Colonel Mitchell's charge of improper attempts wsre made to infuence her testimony before the Board of Inquiry on the wreck of the dirigihie. testified that Capt. Paul Foley of the Board sent her a letter which insulted the memory of her deceased hus- hand. and further said that Mrs. George A. Steele junior. the wife Of the Commander of the Lake hurst Air Station and dirigible Los Angeles. gave hev Capt. Foley's letter, which she says she dsstygy- ed. She testified that the letter said she had confidence in the Board of Inquire and was willing to leave the investigstiop to the Board. The witness dsnied tsiIing Captain Ghsrardi. aide to Secretary Wilbur. things shs told newspapers about the wreck which were lies.
The Nome nugget., 1925-11-14
fair a success The parish hall is situated on Steadman avenue op-
 pisite St. Joseph's Catholic church.

In the case of the U. S. vs. Vim. Buckmaster, arrested for assault and battery. the trial was held in the T. s. Commissioners Court last Tuesday. Buckmaster pleaded not guilty and jnry was sum- mond to hear the case, after hear ing the case and arguments the jury retired and brought in a yer dict of not guilty The jury was out only few minutes 1t is report ed. Buckmaster was defended by Attorney Hugh O'Neil. while Dis trict Attorney Harrison looked af- ter the prosecution for the govern ment.
The Nome nugget., 1925-11-14

Last Saturday night the Ladies of the Eastern Star had a mos enjoyablp social at the banquet hall uf the Masonic Temple. given
 Q the members of the Eastern Star and Masons and their families and lady friends. Card games were held and beautiful prizes given to he successful winners. dainty re Treatments were served and the festivities wound up with dancing which was enjoyed by those pres cnt. The successful gentlemen piizo winners were: Walter Bar rette. first Fred Meebes. second, , AlLert Payne. third and Jack Ha- -=rr the consolation. The ladies s.eec Mrs Wm Cameron. first :; Mrs. Tunnin. second Miss Helena Tanner. third and Mrs, Harry Lit ii. ihe cosolation The party broke up at one D. m.
The Nome nugget., 1925-11-14

The first overland mail for the Outside will not leave Nome Nbv. l6, unless conditions are favorable Of the first incoming mail which was reported from Nenana some time ago it is uncertain when it will arrive owing to climatic con ditions, but 1t is safe To say unless ,he weather changes good deal we need not expect it for some time At last reports from Ruby the Yukon River was still nnfroz- en
The Nome nugget., 1925-11-14

The case of the United States against Joe Herbert and Dan Kelly of having intoxicating liquor in their possession. was heard before L. s. Commissioner Chas. Thorn ron last Thursday and defendants pleaded not guilty After hearina the testimony in the ease the Com missioner held Herbert to the grand jury and dismissed the case against Kelly. Judge Adams rep resented the defendants
The Nome nugget., 1925-11-14

During the coming week the Ladies of the Altar Society of St
 Joseph's church will complete full arrangements for their social to he held on the evenings of Saturday December l2th. The various com mittees will be appoin ed and the work of preparation will go ahead without cessation to make the af-
The Nome nugget., 1925-11-14

Mrs. L. W. Mattilla. popularly known in Nome and vicinity for number of years. has bought the Lincoln Hotel. the property of the late Barney and Mrs. Gibney. and ir busy renova ing and improving that well known hOstelry. warm rooms. comfortable lobby and read ing room are now in readiness for guests.