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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
ROOSEVELT'S SONS
INSPIRED BY POEM
(Rv The Associated Press.>

NEW YORK, N. Y, March Tone of
Kipling's poems. in book presented to
their father has inspired the expedition
which Theodore Roosevelt and his bro
ther Kermit are to undertake next sum-
mer in search of the Owls Poll, an elu-
sivc mountain sheep which inhabits the
roof Of the world, the Pamir Plateau
in Asia, $1,000 feet above sea level.
A friend revealed today that Kermit.
discussing the reason for the expedi-
ton, displayed the gift and turned to
the poem. "Thc feet of young men
which tells Of an oath to track down
the Owls Poll on "the worlds white
roof" Marco Polo saw the sheep or
the Pamir plateau in the thirteenth CEN
tury and it's name comes from him,
The Sleeps horns are Of great size,
with a wide open sweep.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
MAYORS DAUGHTER
PLACED UNDER BOND
(Bv The Associated Pressl

WICHITA FALLS, Tex, March -
Mary Frances Robertson today placed
under $1,000 bond for hur appearance az
witness Monday when the case against
her father, Frank Collier, charged with
the murder of Eli Robe rtson, is sched-
uld for tiiaI.
An attachment was issued following
the filing Of affidavits in which it
stated that she might not appear. Of
ficials report that Mary Frances was
found at the home Of her parents.
Collier was indicted for killing his
son-in-lawj Elzie Buster" Robertson,
on February IA. Buster and Mary
Frances were secretly married in Wal
ters, Oklahoma, last June.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
WOMAN BIG GAME
HUNTER in SEATTLE
(Ry The Associated Press.) }

hunting game with her husband for II
years in Africa, French lndo-China,
Madagascar and Himalaya, Mrs. NJ. w
Schoffer of Philadelphia arrived here
yesterday on the steamer Talthybius
from Hong Kong, China.
Mrs. Schoffcr said her husband has
been summoned to the states shortly
after their arrival in November at
Hong Kong. leaving her to pack the
trophies. She expects to join Mr.. Schof-
fer here before returning to Phila-
delphia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
SIMONS PICKED FOR
GERMAN PRESIDENT
(8v The Associated Prcss.)

BERLIN, March THE majority par
ties in the reichstag have agreed to
frame measure appointing DR.. Walter
Simons president ad interim Of the Ger
man republic. DR.. Simons is former
foreign minister and now president OF
the supreme court at Leipsic.
It is understood that the decision to
make DR.. Simons the temporary presi-
dent until successor TO the late Presi-
dent Ebert is elected was primarily with
the idea of leaving DR.. Hans Luther free
to carry on his important work as
chancellor unhampered by the duties
of the presidential office.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
Chicago Wins Fight
For Water From Lake

WASHINGTON, ID. c., March Con
ditioned on satisfactory progress in the
construction of modern sewage disposal
projects. Secretary Weeks has issued
permit to the Chicago Sanitary dis
trct for the withdrawal of $500 cubic
feet Of water per second from Lake
Michigan up to December 81, 1929.
The conditions further contemplate
reduction Of the water withdrawal on
progressive seal to 4e164 cubic feet
per second or less by 1925.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
San Antonio Woman
Has Narrow Escape
(By The Associated Press.)

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. March r.
Awakened by the glare Of fire IN her
bedroom, Mrs. |. G. Ethcridge narrowly
escaped with her life early today as she
dashed from room to room awakening
other members Of the family.
Refusing to leave the dwelling until
she had awakened her husband and
three children and two children who
were visiting them. Mrs Etbcrdge was
severely burned about the back and
shoulders by embcrs from the ceiling.
The others escaped unhurt. being
forced into the night in night attire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
FURNITURE PLANT
AT DALLAS BURNS

DALLAS, Tex, Marcn THE ruins
Of the Robertson and White wholesale
furniture distributing company in
South Dallas continued to shoulder to-
day as streams Of water were thrown
onto them 20 hours after the discovery
of the fire. The loss was estimated at
about 100000. The fire was one Of
the most stubborn the city has had for
several years and required all of the
fire fighting apparatus in the city for
several hours. None of the nine per-
sons hurt or overcome was in serious
condition today and speedy recovery
was expected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
MAN CONVICTED OF
MURDER, ON BOND

Emilio Pesos, convicted Of muder.
and given a five year sentence in the
sttac penitentiary at Huntsville, was re-
leased Yesterday on bond Of $4,000. af-
ter he had been rearrcsted and taken to
the court house by Jim Collins, deputy
sheriff.
Pesos was re-arrestcd by Collins fol.
lowing verdict from the criminal
court of appeals confirming the ver-
diet of the court here in sentencing
Pesos Notice of re-appeal was given.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
IS AUTO A CARRIAGE?
\; X 4;
DISCUSSED BY HOUSE IN
Sf - *
FIGHT ON TAX MEASURE
(By The Associated Press.)

AUSTIN, Texas, March THE
poor mans "jitney" and the rich
mans limousine and their relative
merits from the tax paying standpoint
were discussed by the senate today.
The question Of whether an automo-
bile is carriage" was introduced.
The debate arose on Senator Woods
proposal to take automobiles out Of
TIE homestead exemption. Senator
Wood argued that automobiles should
not be exempt from payment Of debts
under the homestead law because
people with debts should not have
automobiles"
The house killed the bill by re-
fusing to engross it.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
Peking Radio Heard
By Fans in Germany
(By The Associated Press.l

BERLIN, March THE radio station
in Peking was heard for the first time
in Germany this morning BY radio fans
here. The transmission was described
as perfect and the listeners heard busi-
ness news until interfered with by an
American station.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
Denton Residences
Destroyed by Fire

DENTON, Texas, March 7.-Fanned
by high wind, an early morning fire
here destroyed five residences on
North Boliver street with an estimated
loss Of $4,000 Origin Of the blaze has
not been determined. Three Of the
destroyed dwellings were new. nearing
completion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
Galveston Exports 3
Millionth Cotton Bale

GALVESTON, Texas, March Gal
weston cotton exports passed the 5000.
900 bale mark this week for the first
time since the season of 1914-1915, ac-
cording to figures made public today by
the cotton exchange which reveal ship
ments this season up to Friday Of g.
022.344 bales Seasonal receipts are
3.416.s62 bales against 2,650,s22 last
year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
Rabies Kill Houston
Child Bitten by Dog

HOUSTON, Texas, March death
Of four year old Alice Farmer here yes
terday was due to rabies. physicians
announced today. The child was Bit
ten 30 days ago by pet dog, but moth.
ing was thought Of the bite at the time.
She became i'll two days ago and was
the second victim of rabies here in
three weeks
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
To Bury Confederate
Veteran at Georgetown
(By Tho Associated Pres.D

HOUSTON, Texas, March ii. c. S.
Morrow, So, confederate veteran who
died in Fort Worth yesterday will be
buried at Georgetown today.
Mr.. Morrow married a daughter of
General Sam Houston and was one of
the influential spirits in founding South
western University. During President
Wilson's administration he was appoint
ed postmaster at Quanah.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
Arizona Bill Bars
Indians From Vote

PHOENIX, Arizona March THE
state senate yesterday passed a bill that
would deprive Indians living upon reser-
vations the right to vote. Indians who
live off the reservation and are subject
to taxation are not barred from voting
under the provisions of the measure
The bill has not been acted upon by the
house.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
San Benito Man Hurt
Reported Recovering

SAN BENITO. Tex, March 7.-Lenrcs
Trivino, who suffered a badly mangled
arm when he became entanglcd in ma
chinery Tuesday at the local bottling
works, is recovering nicely. The right
hand and arm were torn and bruised.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
Movie Comedian Is
Killed in Auto Crash
(By The Associated Press.) }

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, March Jack
shorty" Hamilton, 81, motion picture
actor, was killed here early today when
the automobile he was driving crashed
into a steam shovel standing in the
street. He was a native of Chicago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
Long Flight Made
By All Metal Plane

BERLIN, March IA nonstop flight
of 3S5 miles from Friedrshafen to Ber-
lin was made yesterday by DOrnier all
metal airplane in three and one quar-
tor hours. which is claimed to be a rec
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
Hilles Considered as
Envoy to Germany

WASHINGTON. d. c., March 7--Ap-
pointment Of Charles d. Hilles Of New
York, ambassador to Germany is
understood to be under consideration bv
President Coolidge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07
Coolidge May Name
Commission on Shoals

WASHINGTON, D. c., March T.
President Coolidge is considering the
privilege to name committee to in
vestigate a Muscle Shoals. Alabama.
property with view Of recommending
means for its disposal to congress next
session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-07

1-2 to Is h. p. Fairbanks Morse and
kreuger Atlas Oil Engines in stock
Centrifugal Pumps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-07-07
FRED CONFER ALWAYS
BIG WINNER ON OVALS

Fred Conner, youthful and
slender pilot Of d Duran motor,
has always been an "up front"
performer on board tracks and a
participant in the many races.
Conner has always taken away a
big slice Of the cash distributed
as prizes.
Conner has never finished back
farther than fourth place in the
Altoona summaries.
Fred headed the Durant team
OF four cars in the inaugural
race and he came out in fourth
place.. Two other Durants were
In front Of him. Last June he
finished second to Murphy and
again last September Conner Tin.
ished In second place.
With a record OF two seconds.
and both Of them back Of Jimmy
Murphy. perhaps Conner may be
the one driver that will be all
alone in the front row when the
race ends on Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-07-07
PILOTS RATED
ON PANTSBY !.
A. A. A.
Winner at Washington
Speedway to Be Credited
With 500 Points

Every race driver, registered
with the A. A. A., is known by
a number, This number changes
annually and corresponds to the
standing of the driver at the
close of each racing season. The
numbers assigned and earned by
the drivers are carried on the
racing mounts.
4 The racers themselves are
known by numbers during the
actual race events, all scoring
being done by number.
The standings of the race
pilots are tabulated annually by
the contest board of the A. A. A.
Each race sanctioned by the as
ISOLATION carries with it n GER
tain number of money positions.
Each position entities the driv-
er to certain number of points.
For a 100 mile race the winner
Is accredited with 200 points, a
150 mile race with 300 points, a
200 mile race with 400 points, a
$50 mile race with 500 points.
At the Indianapolis race the
winner is given 765 points.
The points are graded from
first to tenth in all races up
to $50 miles. At the Indian.
apolis race, points are given to
a percentage of the starters,
half the drivers qualifying.
In the Washington Speedway
race first place winner is en-.
titled to 500 points, second to
$50, third to 14O, fourth to SO,
fifth to SO. sixth to 80, seventh
to rs, eighth to Is, ninth to &c
and tenth place to points. In
addition should more cars finish
than the ten. all from tenth
place on up are entitled to S
points as a finish award.
AT the end of the season the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-07-07
WiIlqtieLd Preston Makes
An Amazing Record as
Track and Stand Builder

What racing stars and fans de-.
clare to be the worlds greatest
speedway ana motor racing cen
ter - the Baltimore Washington
Speedway-~-is now receiving the
finishing touches at Laurel. Md.
1t is the work of Washington
contractor, who broke all con.
struction records in completing
it in six weeks.
The Baltimore Washington
Speedway, a half-million-dollar
enterprise, is the project of
business men, capitalists and
sportsmen of the two cities who
have evidenced their faith in
what they believe is destined to
become the mecca OF motor racing
enthusiasts Of the entire eastern
section OF the country.
The track, designed to be the
fastest in the country, was con.
strucred by Winfield Preston,
Washington contractor and
builder, who had as consultant,
Jack Prince, famous bicycle
champion OF former days, VINO
for many years has been engag.
ed in supervising the erection of
automobile race tracks.
The army OF 600 carpenters en-.
circled an arena Of eighty acres
Of level Maryland farm land with.
the track in world-record time.
In this Enclosure it is estimated
10000 cars can be parked con-
veniently while their Occupants
thrill to the daredevily Of the
kings Of speed. The grandstand,
three city blocks long, safely and
substantially built. the largest
single structure OF its kind ever
erected, towers more than 100
feet above the track and viii seat
80, 900 spectators comfortably in
its fifty tiers of seats.
The track is made of long
leaf pine two-by-fours, placed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-07-07

.on edge and end to end, on a
base OF heavy twelve-inch
trusses, thus insurlng greater
speed and safety.
The lumber-five and a half
million feet--was supplied by he
William Dancer Lumber Com.
pany, with its main office at
Hagerstown, Md. Long.experi-
enced lumber men say this is the
biggest lumber order filled in SO
short a time within their mem.
DRY. The William Dancer Luln.
Der Company specializes in fill.
ing big orders in a hurry and ia
one Of the foremost firms han.
ding pine, cypress. gum, and
West Virginia hardwoods.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-07-07

drivers points are totaled
and the driver with the high
est total of points won is given
the A. A. A. contest board
championship golf medal, which
contains on the front side the
insignia of the A. A. A., the
year, and the name champion.
On the reverse side Is engraved
the drivers maine.
During the 1923 season Eddie
Hearne, winner at Altoona, cap
tured the championship with q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-07-07

total of 1882 points, over a cam
paign Of eight races. He won
points in every race
New Britain herald., 1925-05-06
SUIT OVER STILL EXPLOSION

Bridgeport May "A liquor still, at'acncd .o q Sas stove anI located in tna bath t4h in Steve Wilson's second "nor apartment. 554-55s Hroal st~1t' exploited last Soptcm- her and frt fro 10 The house.
 storgios aroroulos. owner Of thN b1uj.rc arroaroi hatora Judge r'arerca F. Hal in 'he civil court of common r'aas tAis morning and astol fur damages of to00 from Wilson ~l-o aa alleged was inc ouuars
 The git va dismissed hy Julge ITa T-,0 sls+airn1 Attorney Joseph n"vine' mo'ion Chr a non-sui' on ;he sro@al tla' f had not been proH.0 WUsa~ owrod fhe still CT that the e<p.osion occnrreJ through lis ner.icer7e 5a operation.
 Attorney I,rIr~ argued that ur- 5er 'le avs o' Corrocticut it is not illegal ro~ a ~t.~ or property owner 10 operate s'''.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-06
SENATE APPROVES
 N. B. JUDGESHIPS
The House Puts O. K. on Norma;
 School Appropriations
lsps.,al 10 sae lleraAl

Hartfor1. Nly 6.-rHa g,.J'" lp- proved Inc rso.ulnH arpom'Wg Ranmmn A"ar .a54, and Mlnm C. Hurger,orl l,p4.g ..!E" o' 's' city count og N.v Eu.Hn al IS '.. days ses-l1a.
 The house o' r.H" ~." hos passed N.H a..H- 'te ar aW"5. priatlon as S2 .-H '.. '.1n tenance os ta~ ~'a'r N.na. s. uoJ at New Hnrn AEa .1 'Hs ." s. loo for sey':"g P '"" 'Ir Camp sesao. n \." .u,.a "a, also paSsrt.
 Tues lay. May :- 'a r...s aa| boroug 8 cunm '.,. ..t Gna' a hearing b tle ua.I-u.s ol Nh,p' I'M, who 0!sh U cr5'- "1r d4s- lrlct in t'.' ,.r'.u '.. IHn ". Ncurg,oa Nar.a l.U 1s 2 ure"@@ section O. ig" r7"g os x N."Eto1 anla 'lrr. ~r5,.r os rtra.s arr expected 'o -a en .t.- .'t.e aWto. R. ocsotk.
 7nq~~Isy 1.-v ..l.,iary will lear a a' .: ! ID ra".l n" Hlgo aaI .-r.s. ....-. a, .." town O. Soa'N&@' . ra" .Aa'"s ar" Harold t' r.an. .cs -" !Gr; Frank j. Gqa',e. ".' Lo@'s D. SH'parJ lor d.r.'F .. .e"
 M1ras >a-. .o ." r-"'.sra o' N'.w Tr.n# a.- ~'... #, :.e 1W.o. today,
New Britain herald., 1925-05-06
TROTIKN IN ROSTON,

Ev re Assora'eI f:,7t
 Tos,or. Russia, May s,-T.eon Tro,zky former So,.a. var minister, passed throNcl .r-e as. night on njs way [, Moscow from Sufhum, the Transcaucasion sort where he las been stayng 'or rie health. He is expected 70 arrive i0 tha capital tomorrow -rorn'g. His return is still unknown 70 'te general public. Tr1'zky. vro is ~or definitely rein s'o'cl ln go7l s'7nIl;r in 'ne com- mHnist par'y s2. haf day here "on'arriHE 1ra ''.4 seoratary O. the ,o'2' oomr.1Lis' party. government officials s. al .o..-par'y peasants Art'r 's7r!nG Sl.npm na addressed .argo g7'GorrEs of peasants in the yl,agn d!s'r..'s anI received ova- ,1ors. H. appeared res'ored tc hath, d!spaylng his oid-'ime fire m a5GrasslnE the crowds which Gocka3 n ra7- him.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-06
EAGLES TO GIVE CONCERT
New Britain Arrlr to Observe Mutit- CTS Day Next sunday With Fitting Tribute N Walnut Hill.

Tho Nsv i'.ta.0 A.~ie, r~'ar-Q. Ordc~ 0. ,.r4 s. ".. oIs"r}e Moth CTS Day rs>t a.aav with tani concert al Wa.9" Ir. park in t." rncrnoo0. ~s r+S,r}U"e ts Of special sgr."o .a ta tfo Crlor be- ya9zo Of t.a as>s m lis cons.i.u- to. n~r'alr .-S 'o f
 Frank r.. Il.~.-. wao iS a' 'hs rrai ue +.a orI s accredited wia bcir- tNa 'a;>-r Of Nottnr's uay. For a .o~g am. an in'os'iEa- lien was made .1 l~'ernun" how and by whom tHn ohs.rlance of this Jay was hro-.9ht about. I.ewe''e F., Pollock tIra'y |9Inl out in an un- expected an1 accidental way, that f was Mr. Herring who vas responsi- b'e for the establishment Of the movement. N7. Horlrg, who vas a member ot tha faculty Of Notre Dame university for six years, has given many addresses, choosing as his subject, "Mo,rer" He is 10 speak next Sunday afternoon at a gathering at Arlington cemetery, Arlington. Va.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-06
Building Code Defect
 May Have Caused Death

stam,ord, May 6.-Dnrins lis in .esugaton Of the death Of Mrs. Mary Pinto, who died Saturday when she fal from a porch, Coroner John J. Phclan yesterday recom- menlol that the building code b" changed so that porch rai.inEs should be built three and half feet high and anchored al each enl. Mrs. Pinto was hanging out clothes and e-r when she leaned against the railing. Tho building is owned by hcr hushlnI who was warned by 'As coro7cr Q Immediately make repairs 10 'ho N't'ding The coroner re- served doctejon on Mrs. Ijn'o's 4oath
New Britain herald., 1925-05-06
German Liners May
 Stop Off at London

By TIC Assoc.ated Tress
 London. May 6.-A number Of leading German shipping men are now in London for the purpose, it is understood, Of trying to arrange for regular calls at English ports hy German liners serving the North and South American routes. The representatives here include the di- rectors and managers of the Ham burg-American, North German Lloyd, Shines and Sudamerikanische lines. The Morning Post under standps that Dover, and also perhaps Southampton. will become ports Of call for all German liners.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-06

So powerful and amazing has been the phenomenal accomplishments ot NOX-RI-TlS in treating rheumatic conditions, that the whole country Is talking about it. We have many letters on file from grateful users or NOX-RI-TlS, stating that atier treating for years and having prac- tically given up all hope of ever be- ing free from the bangs Of rheuma- tism, NOX.RI-TIS had brought about their complete recovery, Typi' cal of the remarkable results when this new formulae is bringing aboui' is the case Of Mr. r, F.. fleming, l"7 Grown St., New Haven. Conn, when Mir. fleming started the NoN-Rl- ITS treatment he had 10 sleep In a chair. Since its use. he now says:- No more sleeping in chair, Rhen- matism gone and have returned 10 work. NOX-RI-TIS did it, when other treatments failed.
 Mir, Adcox says:--"I have been asked so many times by gratelW users of NOX.RI-TlS, what the se- cret was to this medicine that made 1t produce results where other treat ments heretofore had failed. My answer 10 th.s is No secret what soever; just combination treatment 10 dissolve oxaluria in tho blood ana at the same time, flush the kidneys,
 Let me state too, that NOX-Rl-IlS does not contain opium, mercury chloral. morphine cocaine, strych- nine or aspirin-nothing hablt-form- ing"
New Britain herald., 1925-05-06
Romance of 1,6OO,OOO
 Acre Ranch Disclosed

New York. May GA romance Of rl4 lGoa.0o0 Acre King ranch in Texas was disclosed today in word Of the sudden marriage in Austin, Texas, Monday, Of Miss Alice von Eocler of New York. known as q reauty 10 Dr. Gillette Burns of cuoro, Texas, The fathers of the pair are physicians.
 The brides mother, Mrs, Ludwig Robert von Roeder, said that 'h" TWO families had known each other for o5 years, but that Dr, Burns and his bride had met only recently Miss yon Rocder had gone 10 Tex as 10 visit Mrs, Rudolph kIeborg' l Ter fathers aunt and wife Of the manager Of the King ranch. August
 von Roedor, uncle Of the bride i' also a Texas ranch owner. Dr. Burns
 is yo years old and his bride -,