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Evening star., 1925-03-20
ENGLISHWOMEN FIND
JOBS BOBBING LOCKE
Short-Hair Fashion Helps to Solve
Feminine Side of Unem-
ployment.

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
LONDON, February 25.-The women
and girls of England are being absorbed
back into industry far more quickly than
the men and boys, according to recent
statistics on Unemployment. Hair dress
ing. owing to the bobbed- hair craze, has
given employment to a large number Of
young women. who earns sbetter wages
than the man BARRIERS because of the ex-
ira charges made for trimming bobbed
locks. Men in London pay approximate
ly 25 cents for a hair cut, while women
pay double that amount
Last Spring there were 100000 wom-
en- among the unemployed OF Great Brit
Evening star., 1925-03-20
FIGHT FIRE WITH POETRY.
London Safety Crusaders Quote
Shakespeare in Posters.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press
LONDON, February 25.-Shakes-
pearean quotations are used by the
London Metropolitan Fire Brigarde in
an effort to caution the public against
carelessness where fires are con-
cerned.
One quotation in particular, "A
Evening star., 1925-03-20

little fire 10 quickly trodden out,
which. being suffered. rivers cannot
quench,' has been hung in the FIRE
brigade headquarters in London and
distributed to various fire-prevention
bureaus.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
DAVIS
GOES TO TRIAL
Former Kansas Govern
or Charged With Con-
spiracy in Office
(Bv The Associated Press.)

TOPEKA, Kans.. May 11.-Trial Of
Jonathan NJ. Davis, former governor of
Kansas, on charges of conspiracy while
in office with his bank commissioners,
Carl J. Peterson, to obtain bribe in
exchange for a pardon. began today be-
fore Judge James A. Mcclure in dis
trict court. Selection of a jury from
among a venire of rs men and women
took the first attention of counsel.
The former governor went to trial
alone Peterson, named Jointly with
Davis on the warrant. is to be tried
alone Davis faces two criminal suits.
In the case today he and Peterson are
alleged to have attempted to bribe IN
exchange for pardon for Walter
Grundy. Hutchinson, Kansas. banker,
who is serving a sentence in the peni-
tentiary for embezzlement In the 9th,
er suit the ex-governor's son, Russell
G. Davis, is named jointly with is faith
er on charges of obtaining $3.50 in ex-
change for a pardon for Fred W. Poll
man. convicted La Cygne banker.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
THE WEATHER

Brownsville and vicinity: rarity
cloudy tonight and Tuesday, prooaoiy
with local showers; moderate temper
ature.
East Texas: Partly cloudy tonight ana
Tuesday; local showers on the COAST
cooler tonight in northeast portion.
Light northerly to easterly winds on the
coast.
Weather Conditions
Light to heavy showers were pretty
general in the western and central por-
tions of the cotton belt during the last
"a hours, and scattered showers oc-
Cured also in the far northeastern
states, the Ohio Valley, and in the cen
trail Rocky Mountain region. Temper
atures were sub-normal in the nortn-
central states this morning, and near
the seasonal average in the balance
of the United States.
The highest temperature yesterday at
Texas stations ranged from SO at
brownsville to 5s at Amarillo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
REFUSES
TO 7ELLSTORY
Inquest Ordered Resum-
ed in Move to Find Dill
Ions Murderer
fBy The Associated Press,

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. May 11.-With the
coroner's inquest ordered resumed to
morrow police today renewed efforts to
break the silence surrounding the death
Of DR.. William A. Dillon. The body
was found May 1 on Washington Uni
versity athletic field in st. Louis coun-
ty.
\ Continued attempts to draw informa
tion from Edward G.. Dillon, self posses
sed youth of 10 years and to learn his
whereabouts the night his father was
slain. were unavailing last night.
Three lawyers for the youth confer
red today to determine if possible q
method of freeing him. Indicating that
they would einstitute habeas corpus pro-
ceedings if bail was not permitted.
Young Dillon who lived in Lawrence
Kans.. previous to his fathers death
was taken into custody for questioning
Friday night and was refused release.
The boy. beneficiary Of $4,000 insur'
ance carried by his father. steadily re-
fused to answer questions, limiting that
a love affair prompted his reluctance.
"If it comes to question OF hanging
for the death of my father, then III
talk he told detectives.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
PROBLEMS OF
BORDER WILL
Be DISCUSSED
Delegation From Wash
ington Enrpute to FL
Paso to Meet Mexican
Representatives
nv The Associated Press.)


WASHINGTON, d. c., May IA
delegation was en- route from Washing
ton today with proposals for strength
ening the customs patrol along the
Mexican-American border, which will be
submitted to representatives of the
Mexican government at FL Paso next
Friday.
Assistant Secretary Andrews Of the
treasury headed the party of seven,
which hopes to work out at the confer
ence treaty covering smuggling and
other border problems similar to those
negotiated with Canada. Narcotic and
alien smuggling has been pointed out
as two of the most difficult problems
on the southern boundard, with liquor
running reported as increasing
Mr.. Andrews announced he would urge
an agreement with Mexico providing for
joint action in suppressing smuggling
exchange of information concerning i'm
ternational conspiracies, and extradition
of violators of narcotic laws of either
country.
Traffic in Nold and arms and ammuni-
tion also will be considered by the con
ference.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
FRENCH GET AID
FROM ALGERIA
Need Big Force to Drive
Out Riffians; Holy
War Is Preached
fBv The Associated press.)

PARIS, May 11-srench reinforce
ments from Algeria, which now have IN
q great part arrived in Northern Moroc-
co, are being sent to strategic points
along the front At the same time OPP
erations continue with the object Of re-
lieving the French outposts still sur
rounded by Add -ElKrim's Riffian war
riors.
Military men here believe Marshal
Lyautey will need. 100000 troops to
drive the invaders out. The governor
generals forces now number close to
10000.
Another ten days are expected to
elapse before the French counter-of-
fensive develops. AS soon as the French
feel they have sufficiently strong re-
serves to continue the movement to a
decisive end.>i it is said, concerted
movement will be made against the in
vaders along a 60-mile front with the
object of driving them into the noun
tains to the north.
A brother Of the rebel leader is
preaching "holy war" among the
tribes living on the banks of the tribu-
taries of the Ouergha river between the
French and Riffian advance posts.
These tribesmen are of a turbulent
character, easily amenable to appeals of
fanaticism, and it is reported the
preacher is having considerable success
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
LEADERS RSADMIT
EXPLOSION PLOT
All but One Suspect in
Sofia Cathedral Dis
aster Confess
(By The Associated Press.l

VIENNA, May 11.-Dispatches from
Sofia say that all the principals charged
with responsibility for the recent bomb
ing of the Sveti Kral cathedral in which
100 persons were killed have pleaded
guilty with the exception of one defend
ant named Koeff.
The court deferred judgment after
the pleas of guilty were made.
Marcos Friedman, alleged leader of
the conspiracy, asked that he be shot in
the event the dealth penalty be imposed.
zadgorsky, Sacristan Of the cathedral
charged with having assisted the con-
spirators, begged that he be imprisoned,
uot killed so that he might atone his
misdeed by prayer and penitence. The
other defendants pleaded for leniency.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11

OPENED TODAY
Officers Present From
Different Parts of
Valley

Customs officers, immigration officials,
court officials, witnesses, and others
assembled around the federal building
here this morning, crowding the streets
and building, as Judge j. c. Hutcheson,
Jr., of Houston, opened federal dis
trict court.
In addition to Judge Hutcheson other
court officials were present. These are
H. NJ. Holden, u. S. attorney; Austin
Bryan, Jr, and Edward Warnken, assist
ant U. S. attorneys; J. L. Sexton, chief
deputy clerk; Miss NJ Anderson, deputy
clerk; Miss C. LeCond and Miss Leila
F. Bodeau, assistant clerks.
The work of empanelling a jury
was started this morning, after which
the dockets will be called and set. I'm
migration, customs and department OF
justice cases will be tried during this
term of court.
The first cases will probably be tried
this afternoon.
In addition to the officers in Browns
vile who are attending the federal court
here, number Of customs and immigra
tion officers, and state rangers are
present today. Some Of these are j. H
Mckay of San Antonio, E. Seffel and
j. W. Cochran of Mission, Judge J. A
Pope and sons of Laredo, J. W. White
Of Zapata and number of others.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
BLOCKADED rum
BREAKING.
UP, GUARDS SAY
Commandant Will Be
Satisfied If Campaign
Is Effective in Month;
Some Ships Move
(By The Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, N. Y, May 11.-Van.
quished in this portion of the Atlantic
seaboard by the dry navys blockade.
rum row is breaking up. Some liquor
craft remain off New York hoping for
fog to aid them. Thick mist came yes
terday for the first time since the
blockade started last Tuesday.
Rear Admiral Billiard. commandant Of
the coast guard has said in Washington
that he will be satisfied if appreciabIe
dlsintegration of rum row begins with
In month, but some of the schooners
and steamers that have formed part o.
the fleet selling liquor between Cape
Ann. Mass, and Cape May, ~ j., for
four years, have already vanished. Eth
er they have gone to their nome ports
on foreign shores or are seeking other
marts along the coast.
There seems to be hope that CUSTOM
ers from Baltimore and Washington
can reach sources of supply, for several
rum ships have appeared off the en-
trance to Chesapeake Bay. The coast
guard, which has taken positions in this
section, has not been able<to identify
any of the new comers as having been
in business recently off New York.
Captain w. V. E. Jacobs. divisional
commander of the coast guard here. re-
ceived radio message from his block
eders over the week end that some O
the whiskey ships were heading out to
sea. Later there were reports that some
of the rum selling craft had headed in
shore in the ope that customers could
elude the coast guards picket in the fog
and do business. L
Instancing the efficacy Of the block
ade is story told by seaman of the
dry navy When q coast guard boat
cut in close to a rum steamer there
came a hail of megaphone from the
bridge:
eve need water. How about 100
cases of whiskey for 100 cases OF
water?''
The patrol boat ignored the hail and
veered off.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
MORE
NORMAN BODIES
Watch Is Kept Along
Mississippi for Float
ing Bodies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. May IA derrick
boat from the United States engineer
corps fleet today was ripping to pieces
the superstructure of the ill fated
steamer M. E>~Norman in an effort to
release bodies of any Of the 21 persons
still missing as result of the capsiz-
ing of the boat.
With only two bodies recovered. those
Of Prof. Walter G.. Kirkpatrick of the
University of Mississippi and Edgar
Bosard of Memphis. efforts were re-
doubled to bring others to- the surface.
Divers who attemptd to liberate bodies
were forced by the swift current to quit
work
Watch was kept along the river from
Coahoma Landing, Miss, where the
steamer turned over. to Helena, Ark,
for any floating bodies.
The Norman is lying on her side in
about fifty feet Of water,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
Expect Conference
Will Be Helpful

The Mexico officials who will be pre-
sent at the conference, representing
that country, are, according to Mexican
Consul A. C. Vasquez of this city. Judge
Villa Michel. sub secretary of the in
terror department, who will be chair
man; Judge Fernandez MacGugos. from
the department of foreign relations: O,
tavio Dubois from the department of
treasury, and Mariejo Basois from the
department of health
These officials have already left Mex
leo City, dispatch which Nj. Vasquez
received said, and will arrive in Ell
Paso before, May Is, the date Of the
conference
Il believe this conference will be of
great benefit to the border country, :"
Mr. Vasquez said, ''and should help to
strengthen the friendly relations be-
tween the two countries. Trouble which
has been caused at times by violation
of border laws will be cut down if the
conference accomplishes it's purpose"
DR.. J. w. Tappan, surgeon in charge
of the Mexico border district, u. S. pub
lie health service, has received tele
gram from the secretary Of the treas
ury to attend the conference, he sair
here today. DR.. Tappan is here on an
inspection Of the health units in this
city, and will leave tonight for Ei
Paso.
One Of the worst evils Of the snug
ling across the river, DR.. Tappan is
quoted by DR.. G. d. Fairbanks, local
u. S. public health officer, as saying, il
the danger of bringing in European di-
seases which are more likely to be
prevalent in the aliens who come to
this country than in those who remain.
Before a recent medical. meeting DR.
Tappan read a paper on this subject. 1t
is his opinion that any measures which
will cut down the amount of smuggling
across the border, and particularly
smuggling Of aliens. will be benefit.
immigration Inspector d. w. Brew
ster said this morning that, although
he does not know of any special moves
that will be made, the conference is for
the purpose of furthering cooperation
between officers on the two sides Of
the river in upholding the laws of both
countries. Cooperation along this sec-
ton of the border is unusually good at
the present time, Mr.. Brewster said.
E. J. Henning assistant secretary OF
labor, in charge of immigration service,
will attend the meeting, according to
information received by Mr.. Brewster
and Captain W. M. Hanson, immigration
chief of the border. will go as special
advisor, being appointed to this missions
Saturday due to his long service on the
border and his knowledge of border
problems.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
RAINS GENERAL
IN OKLAHOMA
Assume Proportions Of
Cloudburst in Some
Parts Of State

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, May IL
Rain which was general throughout
Oklahoma yesterday and last night, as
sumed proportions Of a cloudburst at
Chickasha and other points in the
Washita river valley and the southwest
section Of the state. The downpour put
the Washita out of it's banks and sent
residents of the bottoms scurrying to
higher ground.
Five inches of rain fell Sunday at
Chickasha, inundating the northern Sec
tion of the city, and putting thousands
of acres of crops under water. Streets
two blocks from the business section
were flooded three feet deep. Boats
were used to remove many citizens from
their homes. In some cases water stood
three feet deep in the houses
Verden, 20 miles up the Washita from
Chickasha reported the river out Of
its banks early today and rising.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
DISTRESSED SHIP GETS AID
As Aid
For World Progress
Theme eOfCOnuentiOu

1.-The Influence Of advertising in distri-
button; L. W. Baldwin, president of the
Missouri Pacific railroad, touched up
on it in discussion of advertising and
public opinion; Renick W. Dunlap, as
sistant secretary Of agriculture, brought
in the farmer as the cornerstone in the
worlds physical we'll being and H. w.
Wayne, director of important London.
England, firms, pleaded for truth in in
ternational publicity.
The keynote had been developed yes
terday by Charles Aubrey Eaton. repre-
sentative in congress from New Jersey
While we are selling things Of
material kind, he told the convention
"we must also sell the imperishabl,
things Of the spirit. Thus only can the
art Of advertising continue to be tn,
hand maiden of human progress. lead
ing the weary feet Of all nations for
ward along convergent paths until by
and bye we shall reach the sunlit land o
human understanding. complete coopera
tion, friendship and peace, which viii
mean the dawning of the kingdom OF
God upon earth.
Along with a message to the conven
tion from President Coolidge. messages
were delivered by persons from other
countries. Sir William Veno of Man
chester spoke for Great Britain; Ar
turio Elias. special envoy Of President
Gales of Mexico, who also sent band
of more than forty pieces. delivered &
message from his country; Samuel
Tolon, official representative of the
Cuban government and Norman S., Fl.
Cats, of Sydney, who has been weeks
on the way from Australia brought
greetings. Kuang Pei Lui. Of Mukden,
Manchuria, is the only Chinese dele'
gate at the meeting, Peru and Switzer-
land laa~e- -represeaftatf and II erness
sage from an official of the japanese
government hoped the convention would
further world peace.
Delegates today finished the afternoon
session early for frolic at San Jacinto
battle-ground, where shore dinner was
served and a program of athletics,
sports and fireworks carried out.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
ANTENNAE OF RADIO
ATFT. BROWN FALLS

The antennae of the naval radio sta
tion Of Fort Brown fell at O'Clock this
wires holding the other y.irig broke,
and the entire wiring system was on
the ground during the day.
At o'clock o. L. Holdakowski, radio
chief at the station, had his entire force
Of men working on the broken wiring,
and announced this afternoon that the
antennae would be back up and ready
for use at about O'Clock this afteroon.
Damage was estimated at $3.50, most
of which consisted of the expensive in
suiated wiring which was damaged.
No market reports. furnished the
Herald daily by the station, or any other
reports were received during the day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
Boulevard Paving at
San Benito Rushed
Especial to The HeraIdl

SAN BENITO, Texas, May 1.-THE
paving on North Sam Houston Beule-
ward is nearly completed, the strip on
the east side of the Rio Grande railway
being all poured and covered with dirt.
The machine is at work on the nor
row strip west of the tracks.
The residents of Crockett street aer
being asked to be ready to make their
payments as the next move of the ma
chine will be the north end of Crockett
street. According to Mr.. Harris he has
completed nearly one half of the yard
age of concrete called for in the origin
al contract.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
Mrs. Cortinas Dies
At Home Here Sunday

Mrs. Brauia Cortinas, age So, died at
her residence, corner of Seventh and
Adams streets, here yesterday after
noon at 1880, following an illness OF
three weeks.
She was lifelong resident OF
Brownsville. Funeral services will be
held at o'clock this afternoon from the
Immaculate Conception church, with
Burt E. Hnkley in charge Of the ar
rangements.
Interment will be in the Buena Vista
cemetery The deceased is survived by
seceral children, her husband having
died two years ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
Three Aliens Held
At Rio Grande City

Patrol Inspectors Jesse Perez, Jr.,
and Bland C. Durham reported to Immi-
grafton Inspector D. w. Brewster in
charge Of the Brownsville district. that
three aliens. two Italians and one Span
lard. were caught in te back country, in
the vicinity Of Kaymondville, SATURDAY..
TIE aliens are being held in Rio Grande
City for deportation proceedings. They
crossed the Rio Grande near Zapata,
the report said,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
new STATE BANK TO
OPEN in EDlNBURC
fsnecial to The Herald.)

EDINBURG. Tex. May lin keep
ing with its fast development, ne"
State Bank will be opened in Edinpurs
this week when the Capitol State BANK
Of Edinburg opens its doors for busi-
ness in the new red brick building re.
Gently completed on the south side OF
the Square.
This new bank recently chartered ps
the Banking Commission of the staee'
has capital stock of s25,ooO. oft,ce :
are NJ. r. paden. president; w. L. Pear
son. vice president, and Geo. W. wal
ton, cashier.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
fBv The Associated Press.) }

HOUSTON, Tex. May 11.-Advertis-
ing as means to world progress, the
theme before the Associated Advertising
Clubs of the World at its convention
here, was struck here and there BY
speakers at today's sessions.
Herbert Hoover, secretary of COM
merce, developed it in an address on
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
Chinese Children Are
Barred From Schools

JACKSON. Miss, May 1.-THE state
supreme court today ruled that Chinese
children are not eligible to attend the
wife public schools of Mississippi in
reversing and remanding case brought
from the circuit court of Bolivar coun-
ty.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-05-11
Padre Island Coast
Guards BYaUe Seas
In Light SMyfb0nt

The Mexican steamer FL Amigo without fuel distress
tie Gulf of Mexico about 35 miles south of the mouth of the
Rio Grande the mouth of the San Fernando.
Captain Wallace Reed and his the United States coast
guard station Padre Island advised Sunday afternoon of the
difficult position of the ship whose without food
plies evening They their
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-01-08
LOCAL POLICE COURT NEWS

In The Court of Quarter Sessions
Hunterdon County
Jesse Fish, pleaded guilty to as
sault on Annie Kerr of Lambert
vile. Put on oneyear probation and
fined $4,000 and costs.
Howard Opdyke of Stockton ac-
cused of larceny of tire and tube
from the automobile of Christensen
Jurgenson of Rosemont, while the
automobile was parked at Montgom-
ery's quarry last October, Pleaded
Non Vult, sentence has not yet been
passed.
In The Court of Elmer w. Smith
Justice of the Peace
Jim Whitebear, an Indian living
in West Amwell Township was
fined $1,000 and costs for being
drunk. Arrest by Trooper Herman.
John Scott of West Amwell Town
ship, arrested on complaint of Bell
Peterson for being drunk and run
ming around with a shotgun. Fined
$500 and costs. Arrest by Trooper
Wilson.
Russell Bailey, drunk and disor-
derby on Bridge street, fined $1,000
and costs. Arrest by Trooper Will
son.
Kenneth G. Massey, for parking
automobile beyond building line on
crosswalk, fined $500 and costs. Ar
rest by Officer VIM. Morse.