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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
FORMER OFFICER
OF KLAN SOUGHT
Men Indicted for Slay-
ing Indiana Girl Efude
Authorities

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 1S-
Marion count yofficers tonight were
seeking ID. G. Stephenson, former grand
dragon Of the Ku Klux Khan; Eral
Klinck, against whom grand jury to-
day returned indictments charging a
first degree murder in connection with
the death Of Miss Madbe OberholtZer
%. Capiases for thmeir arrest had been
issued shortly after the indictments
were returned
Stephenson was not at his hotel or Of
flee, and neither he nor Klinck and Gen
try could be found, according to Amer
Hawkins, sheriff. They are believed to
be in the city.
The indictments against the three
men followed closely after the coroner's
inquest into the igrl's death which ended
yesterday coroner'S verdict is eX-
pected next week.
Murder charges against the trio are
based on the allegation that Miss Ober-
holtzer was denied medical ala after she
had taken poison in a Hammond, Ind,
hotel following an alleged attack upon
her by Stephenson. The girl died April
IA.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
JURY VERDICT
CLEARS STELL
Local Physician Found
Not Guilty Of Murder
Charge

DR.. George S. Stell was found not
guilty of a charge of murder, filed
against him in connection with the
death Of Mrs. Leona Sibson of Santa
Rosa, by the jury which returned its
verdict last night at 8 o'clock after de-
liber.ting for about two hours
The case was called for trial Monday
of this week, but nothing was done on
that day, as call was sent out for alb
sent jurors, and court recessed until
next day.
When the case came up for trial Tues
ay, the defense counsel, Judge James A.
Graham and Rufus Ransome, filed a
motion for change of venue, which was
overruled on technical grounds of being
too late. 1t was later filed in time, due
to recess of court, and a short hear
ing held on the merits of the applica-
ton. after which it was overruled by the
court.
Trial of the case then started, with
work on selecting a jury. The list Of 12
jurors was completed with the eighty
third prospective juror called to the
stand, and taking of testimony in the
case was started.
The chief witnesses in the case were
the husband and father-in- law of the
deceased. and DR.. c. NJ. Letzerich of
Harlingen.
Taking of testimony was concluded
Saturday afternoon, shortly after 3
o'clock, after which Judge A. W. Gun
ningham presented his charge to the
jury. In this charge he stated that the
jury could not convict on evidence OF
the the husband alone, if not supple
mented by other evidence, which point
was stressed by defense counsel in ar
guments.
! The first argument was made by Dis
trict Attorney c. Westervelt, followed
| by Rufus Ransome, and then Judge
James A. Graham, chief counsel for the
defense. The closing rebuttal was made
by District Attorney Westervelt for the
state. The case was given to the jury
shortly after Z o'clock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19

bonds Tor Hood control work to
be issued a month later, if they
are voted.
This matter was settled at a meeting
of the commissioners court of Cameron
county here Saturday, when Mr. Wash
ington and Mr. Anderson. as consulting
engineers. were authorized to proceed
with the work, and to carry it to sue
cessful completion, in order that the
contract might be let as soon as pos
sible after the bonds are issued. 1t was
pointed Ort that the bonds can not pos
sibly be issued before July 1S. as it il
or that date that the law becomes eff
fective.
Launching of the flood control work in
Cameron county was urged by County
Judge Oscar c. Daney, and his opinion
agreed to by other commissioners. and
the engineers. in order that the danger
of possible flood before the work II
carried out might be minimized.
Start at Once
The resolution which was adopted
authorizing the engineers to proceed
with this work, called attention to the
fact that Hidalgo county has already
voted bonds. and sold them, that Cam
eron county has spent million and
a quarter on roads and bridges, which
would be endangered by flood 1T ms
Continued on Page Two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
Agriculture Department
ASsUiled as Obsolete

denced by his untiring successful eff
forts to take over the markets and
warehouse department and his ex-
pressed desire to take over the live
stock sanitary commission, Cowan
asserted.
Mr.. Cowan declared Mr.. Terrell had
change at heart "at the last mo-
mentl" about livestock commission.
This is perhaps the only instance
during the history Of the state where
the head of department had to beg
the legislature to impose on him the
duties of other departments in order
that the clerical force of his depart
ments in order that the clerical force
Of his department might have some
thing to do Mr.. Cowan said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
LOCAL MAN IS
SELECTED HEAD
6. S. Hobbs President Of
Valley Engineers
for 1925
Especial to the Herald.)


MERCEDES, Tex. April &c. s.
Hobbs of Brownsville was elected presi-
dent of the Lower Rio Grande Chapter
Of the American Association of engineers
at meeting Of that body held here last
Saturday.
The new president Of the society has
been resident of Brownsville for
number of years. and has been engineer
for the Rio Grande railway and done
other engineering work in this section.
Other officers were c. M Hanson Of
Edinburg and w. o. Washington. county
engineer Of Cameron county, vice presi-
dents; and G. G. Commons of Mer-
cedes. secretary and treasurer.
The new president of the Valley en-.
gineers is at present manager Of Cam
eron County Water Improvement Dis
trict No. s. with headuarters in Browns
vile. He succeeds w. E. Anderson Of
San Benito. Both he and Mr.. Hobbs
have been identified with Valley en-
gireering work since 1908
Nj. G. Hanson. first vice-pre sident, il
manager Of the Edinbrrg irrigation dis
trict: W. O. Washington is county en-
gineer Of Cameron county; w. F. Shaw
is chief engineer for the American Rio
Grande Land & Irrigation Co., Of Mer-
cedes. and G. q Commons is engineer
for the same company.
1t was voted at the convention that.
a delegate will be sent to the National
Convention of the society in Florida.
Last year County Engineer w. G
Washington was chosen as the delegate
to attend the conyention in Salt Lake
City. The delegate this year has not
been selected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
Truck Markets
Today "f Fort n'fa' Brown na'''

AUSTIN, Tex, April 1S.-Onions--
Kansas City. two Texas, five track,
steady. unchanged; Chicago, two Texas,
15'track. steady, yellows, $1.65 to S175;
whites, $3.50 to s2.65; Cincinnati, two
Texas, nine track, steady, yellows, most
ly $500; Philadelphia. no arrivals, IL
whites. ss275; Washington. two Texas.
four track, steady, yellows, $2.25; st.
Louis, 20 Texas. % track, steady, un-
changed; Denver, no arrivals. weaker,
yellows, $500; whites. $225 to $3.50;
Minneapolis, no arrivals, two Texas
steady. unchanged.
Potatoes Pittsburgh, four others.
steady, no Texas; Memphis, two 9TH
ers. steady, unchanged; st. Louis. three
Texas, seven others, SO track, dull, $3.50.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
Dawes to Speak for
Senate Rule Reform

BOSTON, Mass, April 18.-Vice Presl-
dent Charles G. Dawes in Boston for the
celebration of the 150th anniversary OF
the Battle of Concord and Lexington,
in a speech at luncheon 1000 OF Bos-
ton business men today, renewed his at
tack on the senate rule" which ne
launched in his inaugural address
March A. Denouncing the present rules
of the senate, he said he would con-
tinue the battle for reform throughout
his four years of office. He was greeted
with cheers when he called on those
present, including Senator VIM. M. But
ler, to show their desire for change
by rising
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
PATRONS DAY WILL
BE HELD AT SCHOOLS

Patrons day, one that will be unusual
in that there will be no formal prepara-
tion for it at the schools in the way of
changing the regular class work, will be
observed at the Brownsville schools Fri
day OF this week! according to Supt.
Thomas j. Yoe of the Brownsville
schools.
On that day patrons and friends of
the school are urged to visit the schools.
There will be no show, no special plans
for making the work Of the schools ap-
pear better than it is.
Several rooms at the schools will keep
guest books, in which visitors will write
their names. The room which secures
the largest number Of names in its
guest book will be given flag or pic
ture, Mr.. Yoe said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
Woman Fl0gs Preacher
For Character Attack

nection with the affair tonight. Mrs.
Collins would not discuss the case and
the Rev. Mr.. Lunford could not be
reached tonight for an interview.
Those who viewed the whipping
said there were no preliminaries to
the action and that the couple met on
the north side of the square,, both
walking, and with Mrs. Collins clutch
ing light whip.
81 won't stand it." she told the min
lister after an exchange of remarks
and then her arm described per-
feet arc, bringing the lash down
across the circuit riders shoulders.
She brought the whip down on face.
arms. legs and back fthe mission
airy, viewers said, stopping only when
she was virtually exhausted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
rRv The Associated Press.l

fRv The Associated Press.l
WEATHERFORD. Tex, April 18.-
An irate woman with buggy whip
threw Weatherword's downtown sec
tion into an uproar today when she
publicly flogged preacher on the
court house square for an alleged re-
mark reflecting on her character.
The woman, Mrs. Beulah Collins, 35
year old, a widow. piled the buggy
whip in business-like fashion, liter
ally wearing it out" witnesses said,
on the person q her victim, the Rev.
J. T. Lunford. Parker county Bap-
tist Missionary, recipient of the LASH
es, did not retreat under the wo-
mans failing. but shouted for the
police.
No charges Mad been filed in con-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
THE WEATHER

EAST TEXAS: Sunday partly cloudy,
cooler in west and north portion; Mon
day generally fair.
WEST TEXAS: Sunday generally fair,
cooler; Monday fair.
LOUISIANA: Partly cloudy, cooler in
northwest portion; Monday partly
cloudy, cooler in north portion.
ARKANSAS: Sunday unsettled. prob
ably thunder showers in northwest por
tion. cooler: Monday generally fair.
OKLAHOMA: Sunday partly cloudy,
cooler in east and south portion; Mon
day generally fair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
Brownsville Weather
Cool; Warm Up State

While heat records were being hung
'up in parts of the state, notably San
Angelo, where the mercury boiled up to
107, the temperature hung below nor
NAL yesterday, and was cool last night.
The breeze in this city and the rest
of the Valley resembled cool noun
tain air. or the night breeze from the
coast The mark in San Angelo yes
terday was a record. record of 102
degrees was also recorded at Abilene,
Texas
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
Engineers To Start
Monday On Plans of
Flood Control Work

The first actual work plans and specifications
control project in Cameron county will start Monday April 90
On that day County Engineer W. o. Washington and W. E.
Anderson of San BenitO consulting engineer will put force
at work and will launch the
gneerng work to be done before plans and specifications
completed.
1t estimated that this work will be completed about July 49,
1T which time bond election will probably be held with the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
GOVERNOR TO HOUSTON

AUSTIN, Tex. April 18.-Governor
Miriam A. Ferguson. and party will
leave Austin tomorrow at moon for
Houston to attend the National Good
Roads cnvention and show. She will
probably he Joined by her official mill
tarv staff at the convention. though a
full dress appearance is not contemplat-
ed.s
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
BOY, 2l, GETS $4,000 FOR
+ y T.
BEING MAN; NEVER TOOK
*
DRINK; NEVER SMOKED
(By The Associated Press.)

AMARILLO, Tex, April 18.-Francis
McQuddy of Canadian, Texas, 100
miles northeast of Amarillo, received a
check for $500 on his twentyfirst
birthday yesterday from his grand par,
ents, Mr. and Mrs. j. F. johnson, and
written thereon was:
For being a man while still a boy. =
Young McQuiddy had never taxi
en- drink of Intoxicating liquor, nor
smoked a cigarette or used tobacco in
any form. He is engaged in the cat
tie business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
BOXER DIES AFTER BOUT

Los ANGELES. Calf, April 1s.-
Harry Simone, "a. Boston, welterweight
boxer. died in the general hospital here
at 9 o'clocsk tonight as the result Of
injuries which developed Immediately
following bout with Bobby Allen in
San Bernardino, California, Thursday
night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
(By The Associated Press }

4
AUSTIN, Tex, April l8.-The Texas
department of agriculture was as
sailed as obsolete" and it's comis-
sioner, George B. Terrell, was ar
raigned today by E. D. Cowan. COM
missioner of the markets and ware
house department, for protesting to
items vetoed from his budget by Gov
ernor Miriam A. Ferguson.
Mr.. Cowan, whose department will
be consolidated with the department
of agriculture September /, charged
that the work of the agriculture de-
partment is now being dwone by ag-
lricultural and mechanical college, ito
better advantage The condition is
well nkown to Mr.. Terrell as evil
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
Sofia Bu-ying Her
Dead in Sorrow
rBy The Associated press.)

SOFIA. April 18.-Sofia turned to the
sorrowful task today of burying those
killed in the Sveti Kral cathedral when
bomb was exploded there Thursday,
during the funeral of General Georg
h.ieff, who had been assassinated sew
eral days before Among those buried
today were three members Of the So
branje, 13 generals, eight colonels,
Continued on Page Two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19
Serbian Bomb Plot
Suspect C0nfesses,
Names TlUO Others
lBy The Associated Pressl

PARIS, April ia Sofia dispatch the Matn saws that
Peter Zatgors beade of the Sve Ka cathedral
arrested and has confessed completely explosion
which caused great loss Of life Thursday He
cpa authors of the outrage Yankoff
the latter former officer in the engineer corps.
Nnkoff he sad placed the bomb
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19

SOFIA. Bulgaria, April 49, The
sobranye or parliament has been sum
moned to meet April q to deal with the
situation arising from clashes between
communists and agrarians here.
Police are pursuing relentless inves-
legations Of suspicious characters and
often turbulent citizens.
The authorities assert they have Sc
cured proof of the guilt of several men
suspected of having taken part in the
recent outrages.
The state will pay the funeral ex-
penses Of about 80 victims of the cathe-
dral bomb which were buried today.
Sunday was proclaimed a day OF
mourning. All theaters were ordered
closed and sporting events were cancel
led.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-19

edral on the morning of the eX-
plosion and it was lighted by
a student wearing a students
uniform.
The police are said to be close on the
trail of Yankoff and Ninkoff, who are
chief and sub-chief, respectively. of the
Sofia communist executive central COM
mittee.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
81 , 7S0

301 n st. NV. A downtown residence
in first commercial zone: IL rooms anC
bath: hot-water heat and electricity: ga
rage: property in excellent order
Evening star., 1925-04-19
FLORIDA REAL. ESTATE

FLORIDA LOTS Wholesale: FIVE HUM
dred or more, price So TO SO each: surs
Yeyed, plated and recorded: also acreage,
Write p. A. RANDALL. Okeechobee, Fla.
$4,000 WILL CONTROL PROPERTY
showing 90 ca in sixty days. Have timber-
land; city lots. subdivisions and large acre.
age. Address Box l02-M. Star office.
10000 ACRES. CUT-OVER LANDS. LIB
erty county, $500 per acre: u .OOe acres.
cut-ove- lands. Wauku!a County 50 90 per
acre; 500 acres gulf shore property.
miles frontage, valuable mineral springs
600. " ''o A'O'0i
10000 acres WaukuIla County some With
IN z miles of gulf, SI2.00 per acre.
offered tracts last week and all sold,'
and some resold at profit since
Acreage all over Florida from $500 TO
$500 per acre
=, Cali 625 Investment Building or Phone
Evening star., 1925-04-19

73l 9th ST. Sc. to close an estate; frame
dwelling with six rooms: water and sewer.
An offer will receive consideration.
Evening star., 1925-04-19

ON ACCOUNT OF LEAVING FOR CHINA. I
am Offering my 10-room, newly built bunga-
low for sale or rent located at S07 Flower
ave, Takoma Park, near the sanitarium and
within easy reach of car line. This home is
situated on a picturesque spot on concrete
highway, having all modern conveniences.
with garden space: small fruit orchard and
spacious lawns. The house is surrounded
by huge trees also garage. For information
call at S07 Flower ave-, or phone Adams
1870.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
FOR SALE-HOUSES.
OLD CHEVY CHASE.

OLD CHEVY CHASE.
$l7, 500.
o,d;cc LOCATED .sd,dn in that ,o old cni. and very
beyond the circle. this modern home
represents most unusual offering.
several shade trees, eyergreens, shrub
berry and flowers. The neighborhood
is entirely developed with high
grade homes. This home is most Iva
BILE in arrangement and spacious in
plan, rooms, exceptionally large
living room with wood burning fire.
place, well proportioned bedrooms,
screened sleeping porch, buffers pan
try. h.-w.h., elec. lights and all mod
ern appointments. There are few
immediate location. and you should
avail yourself of this opportunity.
Hedges & Middleton, Inc,
1912 Eye st. NV. Realtors. FIR e5o3
GOING FAST.
BUILT SOLD AND OCCUPIED.
New Detached Home.
Open for Inspection.
$3.50 Chesapeake St. NV.
ATTRACTIVE CORNER LoT-PRICE. SO. $50
Exceptional Buy-Easy Terms.
large rooms. bath. attic oak floors mod
walton. bet. Wis. and Conn. aves.; Just south
of Chevy Chase. D. c.: near cars and stores.
Phons soR for s.T auto 2, te eJ Inspect s DDovrn
ROBT. f. KLINE, IT.,
OWNER. MAIN o246 or CT. 2953 tevenings).
CHEVY CHASE.
Reduced $1,000. now $4,000. New g.
CAN ana oWSER SSs 6o %any ssh s3uss es
Adams 634s.
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MOVING - STORAGE
KRtEGSf,xpkESS
BACKING SHgPPlH(s
s1s EEs 81. NV. Main 2ols,
"More Space for
Less Money" p"
Absolutely Fireproof


Storage of all kinds. Local and
long distance hauling. Packing and
shipping by expert packers. Free
estimates cheerfully given. Safety
and service assured. Space of sizes
to suit. High class storage at lowest
rates. Commercial and auto storage
our speciality. Goods bonded is de-
sired. Merchandise on storage fl
nanced. Special price for large space
or on long time lease. Best possible
appointments provided. Reinforced
concrete building, covering nearly
three acres of land and containing
more than 100000 feet of space.
Fire extingushng apparatus and
alarm systems throughout the entire
building. No elevators to operate,
hence time and money saved for our
customers. Day and night watch
supervision. We invite an inspection
of our plant. Rates most reasonable.
For information call Franklin e475.
Evening star., 1925-04-19

So, 400.
BATH C' hardwood foor. French doors, porches pSms
room gar: Grant circle.
NEAR SACRED HEART.
1O-room, b., brick: splendid condition; !;
occupied by owner; best location; cars, bus
schools: $10,750.
MT. PLEASANT.
20 #. wide; 8 rooms, 2 baths. sleeping
porches, hardwood floor and trim; 8 rooms
deep: perfect condition: S12.500.
IDEAL
in every detail; parquet floors. fireplace
glassed porch, sun paror, sleeping porches
4 bedrooms: o3 #. wide; garage; better than
new; look at it; 1000.
REAL VALUE.
Built by, owner; detached tile; bed
rooms, baths. porehes fireplace. breakfast
alcove, French doors; every convenience !;
$4,000 CLEAR.
20 apartments of r; & b. each; always
town: a splendid investment.
APPLEBY,
.t&is q. Main 1isi. Adams eeae.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
FOR RENT-LAKE CHAMPLAIN

FOX hFsN --l-AhE lliAMPLAlN.
Thirty furnished housekeeping cut-
tages . TO rooms: electric light. running,
water: central dining room: exteUsive
grounds mile lake shore: bathing boat
ing fishing: all outdoor sports heart OF
Adrondacks. Green Mountain country Ad-
dress c. H. TUDHOPE. Mgr. North Hero
Vt
Evening star., 1925-04-19
SALE OR RENT-HnISES

HOUSES TO RENT OR SELL IN ALL
parts of the city. Potomac 1856.
BUNGALOW, 5 ROOMS AND BATH, ELEC-
trlcity; garage; reasonable. Call Lincoln
Evening star., 1925-04-19
S23.5W.
$1,000

Near 18th st. and Columbia rd w Two
family brick dwelling: IL rooms and 2
baths electricity, furnace heat: live in one
fat and rent the other.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
A BARGAIN.

SEASHORE HOME FOR SIX MONTHS
UNTIL OCT Both.
Ny beautiful beach residence near exclusive
SWAMPSCOTT, MASS-Furnished Avail
able for . mo-. after April l9th-Select 10
cation. References. 500 per mo. until April
Goth. including fuel and lights. gas range.
etc. Address OWNER. p. o. Box 81. Har-
ward Square. Boston. Mass. 2O'
Evening star., 1925-04-19
$4,000
$1,000

633 E st. s.e. Store and dwelling in a
business.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
SUMMER HOMES

H1,MVAMPSCOTT. iva MASS-FOR RENT FROM
~ . nhe 30 TO September 8, 1925. furnished apt.
IIvlte entrance all outside rooms: four with
uJJtcdn JJn view: easy walk TO Summer White
Inoust. no cooler location North Shore;
GIlTectiy on fine sand. private bathing beach:
IaNn. mowers; sea wall. As convenient as q
modern city home: electricity: verandas;
SfG2!!dEEium; 70! tile bath with shower: large, airy
kets; mail delivery twice daily Can be ar
ranged Tor SIX persons to sleep regularly.
6protesIants pts only; no small children Address
Box lSS-K, Star Office
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-07-10
Idaho Came Department
May Raise Own Birds

BOISE, Idaho.-Idaho's state game
department is considering the pur.
chase of $4,000 game farm, it was
announced by R. e. Thomas, state
game warden. The department has
under consideration ranch in the
Hagerman Valley held in the name of
the Black Brothers.
1t is ideally situated, Mr.. Thomas
says, includes 1874 acres of highly
cultivated land, has excellent water
obtained from three large springs and
the dwelling and other buildings are
in good condition.
Necessity for such a farm has long
been felt in the state" said Mr..
Thomas. Some game birds are need
ed for restocking in certain parts of
the state and it is much too expensive
to purchase them outright. In many
parts of the state there are sufficient
Chinese pheasants, but in other
places these birds are scarce"
Quail are becoming so scarce that
with the exception of the California
variety it is now unlawful to shoot
them. Hungarian pheasants are also
few and the department, Mr.. Thomas
says, feels that $12 to $14 pair is
too much to pay when they are need
ed in large numbers. The department
has small farm at Nampa, but Mr..
Thomas said this place is too crowd
ed and results are not good.