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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
SENATE POSTAL
BILL ADVANCED
Act Carrying Pay and
Rate Hike to Come Up
Thursday

WASHINGTON, d: c., Jan. 16.-Thc
senate voted today to give the admins
tration measure proposing increases in
postal salaries and rates the right Of
way next Thursday.
Keeping a promise made when the
senate sustained President Coolidge's
veto Of the postal salary increase bill,
Senator NDses, republican, New Hamp
shire, asked that date be set for con-
sideraton of the double barreled meas
ure and the proposal was supported by
administration leaders as well as by
most democrats.
The vote was Sc to 10, or sixteen more
than the. two thirds required under the
senate rules. If the bill is not dispose
OF on the day it is taken up. it mus.
take its place on the calendar.
Opposing the motion to take up the
bill were Senators Bayard. Fletcher, Ger
ry, Glass, Harrison. King, Overman,
Swanson and Underwood. democrats,
and Norbeck. republican.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
NEGRO HANGED FOR
Staying WOMAN
(By The Associated Press.1

MOUND CITY, Ill.,, Jan. 16.-Hess
Conners. % year old Cairo negro, was
hanged here today for the murder of
Miss Daisy Wilson, pretty IS year old
girl last July during the robbery of her
father's grocery store at Villa Ridge.
Fred Hale, negro accomplice, was SEN
fenced to life imprisonment.
The crime aroused the countryside
and two suspects were saved from
lynching only by the efforts of Sheriff
|. j. Hudson and F. II. Moreland, a Ku
Klux Klan organizer, whose public
prayer Quilted the mob until the arrival
of company of Illinois National
guardsmen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
GIRL SLAYER IS
life OF PARTY
California 16-Year-Old
Shot Mother; Danced
Same Night
(By The Associated Press

NDy ne ASSOCIATED PreSS.
SAN FRANCISCO. Calf, Jan. 10
Dorothy Ellingson, 16 year old confess
ed slayer of her mother, Mrs. Anna Ell
linyson today, after IL hours OF aues-
tioning was still "the aife of the par
ty as she had been after the murder
when she danced at the apartment of
frlend while her mother lay dead.
The police today had rounded up
three of II young men for whom w.
rants have been issusd for contribut.
ing to the delinquency Of minor. They
included David Stein, in whose apart.
ment Dorothy is said to have attended
party after the death of hsr mother:
Keith Lord, arrested in Venice, Calf.
where he was playing in an orchestra
and Harry Lesser, alias Chenitz, arrest.
ed hsre.
Both father and brother confronted
the girl in the city prison. The brother
repudiated the advances of his sister
when she sought to embrace him.
The shooting came as the climax "a
a long series Of family differences over
the gllfs actions. Her father and
mother had quarreled because OF the
clandestine life their daughter admits
she led.
The mother defended her daughter.
The father left the home
After the girl shot her mother to
death. according to her confession. she
went to purse in the same room and
took S45, went out on wild party
that night and returned to her room
to read papers containing accounts of
her mothers death.
She was captured through informa-
ton given police by one of her male
companions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
RANGER FORCE SUSPENDED BY COURT
ANN LUTHER DENIED NEW
x X *
TRIAL OF DAMAGE SUIT
X X X
AGAINST WEALTHY MAN

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16-Ann
Luther's motion for a new trial of the
100000 damage suit she brought
against ]. F. White. wealthy mining
man fer alleged failure to star her in
a series of motion pictures. was de-
MED by Judge L. H. Valentine in su-
perior court ye sterday.
In deciding in favor of the defend.
ant several months ago the court de-
nOunced both the actress plaintiff
and White for their personal be-
havior as revealed in testimony bear
ing on transcontinental train jour
ney they made toge ther, and of their
relations after they arrived here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
Bill Would Create u. S.
Civil Aviation Bureau
(By The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. l6.-A
bureau of civil aeronautics would be
created in ttea department of commerce
under a bill reported today by the
ho't.e commerce committee. An ap-
preparation of $4,000 would be made
to enable the bureau to promote de-
velopmenf of commercial aviation by
providing air routes and uniform rules
of operation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
(By The Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, N. Y. Jan. 16.--In a
signed statement announcing his re-
tirement from the ring, Benny Leon
ard, lightweight champion, gave love
for his mother as the re ascn.
He said his mother for sometime
had pleaded with him to give up box
ing because she feared he would be
hurt. She became so insistent that
finally Billy Gibson, Leonard's man
ager. advised him to retire, saying
"the shock of another fight will be
too much for her. -
Leonard, who has not been active in
sthe. ring since 1928. has held his pre-
sent title for nearly seven years
"The newspapers were full Of
stories about my training-my fight
ing, said Leonard in his stateme Mt.
"They told how / got my eye split
open. They told how i got my teeth
Knocked cut They told how my hands
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
Bond Issues Carry
In Mission Election
Especial to The Herald }

MISSION, Tex, Jan. 16-All three
issues in the Mission bond election held
here Wednesday carried by a two to one
majority, which assures this city sewer
and street improvements, and the re-
funding of the city's indebtedness.
The sewer improve ment bonds car
ried by a vote of SO to 45. the street
Improvement bonds, 92 to 46 and the
refunding bonds SO to Al. The total
amount of bonds voted amounted to
1927, 800
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
BILL LIMITS TRUCK LOADS

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. 16.-Motor trucks
may not carry more than $4,000 pounds
on four wheels and total of $4,000
pounds on six wheels,over any highway,
under a bill introduced in the senate
today byl Senator Thomas G. Pollard
of Tyler. Violations would be a mis-
demeanor punishable for fine Of $500
with violations each daySa separate Of
tense,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
Oil Industry Condition
Improved, Stocks Show
(By The Associated Press. J

NEW YORK, N. ", Jan. 16.-Advances
in gasoline prices and the drop in crude
oil production last year have drawn at
tention to the recent Improvement in
the industry, Wall street compilation
showing that the average of 15 leading
oils listed on the stock exchange had
risen to 1880 from the 1924 low oi
.36.46, or a gain of 1884 points. Com
pared with 1924 highs of 54.02, the same
group showed a decline of 472 points.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
GRANDCHILD OF RAMONA
X X y
BRIDE OF ALESANDRO, is
X X X
BORN TO INDIAN DAUGHT
fBy The Associated Press }

HEMET, Calf, Jan. 16-Birth Of a
baby girl at the Indian reservation
home near here of Condino Hopkins,
only living child of Ramona. the Ro-
mantle heroine of Helen Hunt Jack
sons novel of carry California days.
was announced yesterday. Ramona's
Grandclild is W, lcomed with paltir-
ular affection in this community.
where each year Ramona pageant.
celebrates the memory OF the bride of
Alesandro.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
EFFORTS TO FLOAT
SUBMARINE FAIL
(By The Associated Press.) !

CHATHAM, Mass, Jan. 16.-The sub,
marine .S-19 today was firmly held in
the sand of the outer bar of Orleans
harbor where she ran aground early
Tuesday in a fcg. Two powerful tugs
strained at hawser. for three hours in
the flood tide of early morning but
failed to move the vessel
Work was discontinued until the sec
ond flood tide ..is evening
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
LAUNDRY MEET ENDS

WACO, Texas, Jan. 16.-The Texas
Laundry owners association concluded
a three day session here today. j. E.
Burkhart, Jr., of Houston, was elected
president. The new executive COM
mittee includes: c. w. Clarke, Abilene;
and G. F. Lindsey, Amarillo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
'Trusty' Hires Taxi
To Drive to Prison

EASTON, Pa, Jan. 16.-Oliver Nc
Cready, "trusty" escaped from the
county prison today. went to Phillips
burg, N. j., became intoxicated. hired a
taxicab and had himself driven back to
prison.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
MATAMOROs CITIZEN DIES

Miguel Madrazo. prominent land own
er and retired merchant of Matamoros
died at his home in that city at / sc
Friday morning and will be buried in
the cemetery there at p. m today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
PosTMAsTERs NAMED

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Jan. l6.-Post-
masters nominated by President Cooi-
idee today included:
Beaumont, Texas: Charles p. j. Led
widge.
Brownwood, Texas: William L. Turl-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16
Advances Made In Liquor
Campaign, Haynes Asserts

ments" in enforcement. Mr.. Haynes
declared, were reducing to a minimum
the importation of wine and export
alton of whisky, and institution Of
a campaign for law observance and
campaign Of moral suasion" among
citizen groups.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-01-16

FLINT, Mich, Jan. 16.-Flint re-
joiced today in prohibition.
Concentrating the fifth anniver-
sary of the day. church and school
bells were rung and whistles footed,
with dry forces championing what is
believed to be the first civic celebra-
tion over the body of Barley Corn
ever held.
The idea. semi-holiday to honor
prohibition, was conceived by va
rious dry and church units and was
given official endorsement by Mayor
Transue. The mayor yesterday issued
"public suggestion that the day b
observed. ii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-22
Obstructing Officers
Nets 3O-Day Sentence

Joseph Nadeau and William Ma
deau, both of whom live at 127 Wa
ter street, were sentenced to serve
30 days in he county Jail when they
were tried in the Waterville munich
pal court yesterday afternoon on
charges of obstructing an officer of
the law while in the legal execution
of his duties. Through their at
torney, Raymond Rogers, hey enter
ed an appeal and furnished bonds of
$500 each for their appearance at the
January term of the Kennebec coun-
ty superior court.
The officers who figured in the case
were Deputy Sheriffs Oscar Haglund
and William V. Nash, Federal Pro-
hibition Agent George B. Lydic and
Police Officer Joyce. Sunday even
ing the deputies and Mr.. Lydic, with
a search warrant, went to the Ma
deaus' house in search of liquor.
When they presented themselves at
the door the two defendants would
not give them admitance until they
were assured of the warrant. A care
full inspection of the house revealed
two bottles of beer and, as the Of
ficers were about to take 1t from the
house, the men who live there said
it was for their supper and an at
tempt was made to seize it from the
officers Hereupon scuffle took
place and the respondents were final
ly subdued. officer Joyce was at
tracted by the noise and aided in
the capture Of the men. :.
The defense was that the officers
were unnecessarily aggressive and
that they made threats of physical
violence without sufficient provoca-
fiop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-22
WOmen's Conference
New Eng. Republicans
At Portland Thursday

Portland, Sept. 21.-The New Eng
land Republican Women's Conference
at Portland. Thursday is assured of
an enjoyable and profitable program
Speaking of the coming confer
ence. Mrs. Guy P. Gannett, member
for Maine of the Republican National
Committee said: II believe that this
program is an attractive one" and
she expressed confidence in the in
spring effect this conference will
have. There will be opportunity 10
Hale and possibly about aviation
from Senator Bingham of Connect
cut.
The program. which is as follows,
will be carried out at Frye Hall:
Thursday Morning, 10.30-Daylight
Time. Mrs. Eva c. Mason. Vice
Chairman State Republican Commit
tee of Maine. Presiding. Prayer
Rev. Morris H. Turk: Greeting from
Portla nd--Mr. Neal W. Allen, Mem
Der Portland City Council Three
Minute Talks by National Committee
Women of New England States;
Women in Public Office" Miss Gail
Laughlin, Portland; THE Navy
Hon. Frederick Hale, L. S. Senat tor
from Maine.
Thursday Afternoon-200 Three
Minute Talks by Vice Chairman of
the New England States; Thrilling
Phases of Changing China" DR.. Te-
hyi Hsieh, Boston; Group of Songs
Miss Marcia Merrill. Portland, ac-
companied by Miss Susan E. Coffin:
THE Woman Voter Weighed in the
Balance" Mrs. Arthur L. Livermore,
New York.
Thursday Evening-7.00. Dinner
at Falmouth Hotel; Names Greet
ing: Mrs. Guy P. Gannett, Maine,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-22
Freshmen Initiated
At Colby College
Bloody Monday Night

Phi Chi held sway on the Colby
campus again last evening. The
freshmen are in need of a lesson in
taking things as they come no long
er. They had a very thorough les
son in the Colby gymnasium when
the Sophs gathered. Stephen b.
Berry of Providence, r. l.. chairman
of the student council, had charge of
the. entire evening. Professors, alum
nj, and undergraduates all aided to
instill the true college spirit into the
new men.
Coach Mike Ryan, Master Builder
of Courage, threw the challenge TO
the freshmen when he gave a speech
in the gym. Freshmen in life as
well as in college," he said in adj
dressing the underclassmen. The
future of their college careers as well
as their lives he said depended upon
what they gave to the college and 20
the world
Professor Edwards of the physical
department spoke briefly on the OPP
portunities a college career offered
in~the building of character. Donald
Sprague 26 spoke upon the four years
which lay ahead of the men just be-
ginning college.
After these speeches in the gym
lldSiuIll the lIeSIlIlleu were TAKEN "
| the different college buildings where
they were told of the history and ira
ditions of each. Professor Ernest
Mariner spoke at the chapel which
was the first memorial erected in the
| country in memory of the veterans
of the Civil war. Gilbert Earle 20
| spoke at Shannon Observatory and
! also at Chemical hall. Paul Edmunds
90 told of the history and traditions
of Coburn hall and South college
i Other speakers were: X. j. Smith at
| North college: William Carebedian
at Roberts hall; George Terrell, an
alumnus, at Recitation hall: and DR.
| Cyril Jolly of Waterville at the Wood
man stadium.
After these talks We're given the
| sophomores took the meeting over
and drove the lesson no e. Speeches
! by picked members of the Freshman
class were given in the gymnasium
| All kinds of stunts and operate i'm
presentations were given by the frosl1
under urgent request of the wicked
| second year men. Paddles were
very much in evidence. Today the
| rules go on and the freshmen must
walk in the prescribed path unit
! Thanksgiving when the rules are re-
| moved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-22
Colby Handbook
Makes Appearance
On Campus Monday

The Colby handbook mace It's ap-
pearance on the campus yesterday
morning. This book, which Is present
ed to everyone in college annually. Is
very useful to the student, especially
the freshmen. 1t contains calendar
giving all of the important events
during the college year on the first
page. A map of the college and the
names and locations of the different
college buildings are given. 1t also
includes an outline of the fraternity
and sorority systems at Colby and
gives the enrolment of each.
These handbooks are printed under
the direction of the Colby Y. NJ. c. A.
and each student is allowed one The
editor this year is w. Preston Cad
wallader and the assistant editors are
Charles E. Towne and George c. West.
All three men are from Waterville.
Tutoring classes for the freshmen
who failed in any entrance examina-
tion began last night. They will be
held on Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day evenings from until for the
remainder of the time until October Z,
when makeup examinations will be
held.
The annual freshman hike was held
Yesterday afternoon after being post
poned from Sunday because of the
weather The underclassmen went to
the quarry on the Messalonskee River
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-22
Business and Professional Club Notes


Monday P. NJ. between five and
six o'clock a large delegation of club
members met at the club rooms and
were conveyed to the home of Zadie
REYNOLDS in Winslow where a large
basket of corn was waiting to be
roasted. In a beautiful sheltered spot
on the banks of the stream a fire was
built. corn and frankforts roasted and
these with fresh rolls, delicious choc-
olate doughnuts and hot coffee made
a delightful and satisfying picnic sup
per. Miss Alice Clarllin chairman OF
the program committee had full
charge of arrangements. After the
supper the members returned to their
rooms in the Professional Building
for the business session. The Club
members will be interested to know
that it was voted to hold suppers at
the rooms the first Monday night OF
each month. That a delightful sup
per will be assured Oct. 5 is evident
as Mrs. Warren Moses is Chairman
of the committee in charge.
Miss Alice Clarkin. chairman of
the program committee reports a
very interesting group of entertain
ments for the club members this
year. All bridge lovers will welcome
the program of weekly card parties
which have been arranged for each
Wednesday evening through the win
ter Miss Margaret Shackford has
charge of the party for this week
and Mrs. Mary Nash for the follow
ing week.
Mrs. Clayton Slower was a very
welcome member at the meeting last
evening as she has been confined at
her home for some time by illness.
Miss Margaret Shackford and
party of friends spent the week END
in Camden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-22
Fire Burns Out End
Story Gaulin Home

Fire. catching from an over7heat-
ed chimney in bedroom IN the
house of Emil Gaulin, near Grone
street. about 5 o'clock yesterday ait
ornoon burned out the second story
IF the house and the water when
was played on the blaze practically y
ruined the down stairs rooms. AS
soon as the fire was discovered an
alarm was sent in from the box az
the Water street hose mousse ana lne
from there as well as the two
large trucks from the Central Fire
station responded.
The fire gained a good start and'
although only one line of hose was
laid. it was the best part OF an hour
before it was declared to pc ou,,
Members of Mr.. Gauiins fanny al
ascaned and were in no way endan-
eered. The house had been but re-
Gently built and the loss viii approx
innate $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-22
COBURN NOTES

The committee of eight recently
appointed at Ceburn to care for the
formation of club among the boys
of the school met last evening in
the room of Prof. Quackenbush,
where a tentative constitution was
drawn up. The committee is made
up of Ross Butler, Arlington, Mass. /:
William Druehl, New Haven, Conn:
Thomas Khoury, Newton Center,
Mass: Norman Williams. Canaan;
Brainard Hardy. Smithfield: Clifford
Mitchell. New Haven, Conn: Joseph
Martoski, Adams. Mass: and Harold
Gile, Waltham. Mass. The complete
constitution will be read within a
few days.
The boys living at Thayer hall
were privileged to pass the evening
away from the dormitory so that
they could witness the Bloody Mon
day night celebration at Colby col
lege.
The girls field hockey team con-
tinued its practice under the direc-
ton of Miss Harriet Pearce, physf-
cal director. At the present time
schedule is being arranged which
will include teams from different
parts of the State
Charles Zebelle. Somerville
Mass, registered as a member of
the Junior class yesterday.
Prospects are bright with the
cross country team and its season
will open in another month. The
schedule is now being made up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-22
American Legion
Discusses Plans for
Winter Activities

Members of the George N. BOurQue
post of the American Legion. at their
first meeting of the fall season, dis
cossed various plans for meetings in
the future and events that will take
place during the next few months
While no definite information was
given out on the annual Legion show
Vice Commander John Choate said
that when he was in Portland recent
ly with Scostuming firm which has
done work for the Legion in years
past. At the present time there are
three shows under consideration and
one of them will be selected in few
days.
Comrade Choate gave an informal
report on the recent Legion depart
ment convention at Old Orchard,
speaking chiefly of the change where
by the department has been dividd
into six districts and vice comman-
der elected for each district, where in
the past there has been but one vice
commander.
The proposition of having more
than one vice commander for Bourque
post was discussed at some length
and finally it was voted that the chair
appoint a committee to consider the
matter fully This committee includes
Raw Swift, Paul Dundas and Cyril Nj.
Jolly.
DR.. F. It. Hill gave brief report or
the recent Kennebec county council
meeting which was held at the Bel
grade hotel with members OF the
Bourque post as hosts. He declared
it to be a most successful occasion
with 101 present. some coming from
as far away as Richmond.
Cyril NJ. Jolly called attention TO
the fact that it will soon be time to
award the Robert Stobie trophy to
that member of the post who has
done the most good work during the
wear, a custom which was inauguart-
ed a year ago. The first trophy. a
beautiful gold watch, was awarded to
DR. r. T. Turcotte.
The matter of citizens paying pro-
per respect to the flag was brought
up and plans made to bring it to the
attention of the people of Watervllle
through the schools and various or
CARNATIONS. Rev. Leopold II. X.
Hass. who was elected last spring as
chairman of this committee will have
charge.
The members endorsed the action
of Commander WEIGH in backing the
flag decoration proposition which Is
being carried out in this city at the
present time by two young men. This
is to have uniform decoration of the
streets with the American flag on
special occasions.