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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-11-03
All-Night Vigil For
Durkin is Fruitless

CHICAGO, H., Nov. >3.-Chicago de-
tectives who waited all night with steel
shields, shot guns, bombs and pistols to
storm a farm house in Lake county, In
diana, where Martin Durkin, slayer of
two detectives, was thought hidden,
had no success for their pains. Durkin
was not in the house when it was raid
ed at dawn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-11-03
[Bv the Associated Press.l

Bv the Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 3.-Thc
court martial trying Colonel william,
Mitchell today held that he was within
his rights in asking for the testimony
of long list of witnesses, including
three cabinet officials, in defending
himself against the disciplinary charge
growing out of his attack on the govern
ment's air policy.
After the court had examined the
list, Major General Robert l.. Howe,
president of the tribunal, directed the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-11-03
Apostle Of Doom Sees
Reign of Peace Ending

NEWARK, n j., Nov. 3.--Robert
Reidt, Long Island Apostle of Doom
who pred'F tir that the world would
end on Fl 1ruary s last, today announc
ed in Newark that the present reign
Of peace" would end on Armistice day.
He said he was preparing to move at
least 300 miles inland to escape impend-
ing destruction of the Metropolitan
area,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-11-03
Judge Disqualifies in
Habeas Corpus Case
(By The Associated Press.)

DENTON, Tex, Now 3.-1njunctlon g.
proceedings brought by w. J. Sewell to
compel Sheriff W. F. Fry of Denton
county to approve bonds for Sewells
release from Jail here were halted here
today by Judge Robert Hopkins dis
qualifying himself
Sewells is held on three charges IN
connection with the death of Deputy
Sheriff R. B. Parsons. w. A. Martin
recently was given a 99-year sentence
for Parsons death.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-11-03
Big School Bond Issue
Before Houston Voters

HOUSTON, Tex, Nov. 3.-Voters in
Houston today were going to hte polls
to register their decision on propos
al to issue $4,0OO,O0O in school bonds.
Election of a number of elementary
school buildings and modernizatioa Of
present structures is contemplated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-11-03
COOLIDGE HOPEFUL
OF HUGE TAX CUT

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 3.-Pres-
ident Coolidge is hopeful that taxes
can be reduced by more than $300000-
900 although he believes no safe max
imum can be fixed until the budget
for the coming fiscal year is completed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-11-03
BURY SOVIET CHIEF

MOSCOW, Nov. 3.-General Michael
Frunse, soviet Russia's young war min
ister who died Saturday, was buried to-
day. 49, -------
, 1925-02-26
+WFHCMFray:
DOESSeRE
DIFFICULTY, wYo., FEB. %

DIFFICULTY. WYO., FEB. %
Matt Ekola ST., and son Arthur
left on Tuesday last for Hanna, where
they will spend several days visit
ing friends and relatives. Matt Jr.
is busy running the ranch at the pres
ent time.
Emil Schmale spent a few days last
week at the TB ranch where he as
sisted John Dolling in putting up
the seasons supply of ice. He re-
turned home on Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Lawrence Sullivan was on
the sick list for a couple of days
last week.
DR.. Sell left for a short visit to
his old home in Pennsylvania, last
week. He will be accompanied on
his return by Mrs. Sell, who has
been east all winter.
Sam Preit from the Marshall coun-
try was in this vicinity for a few
days last week. and visited at the
Ellis and Schmale ranches.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Orion and
baby son spent a few days the last
of the week visiting relatives in this
vicinity, and left for their home at
Elk Mountain on Friday morning.
Mrs. Chas. Ellis and son were
Medicine Bow visitors on Wednes-
day last.
On last Tuesday evening was given
another illustration Of how a mans
life was saved by a dog. Claude
Douglas, q one-armed man was herd
ing sheep for c. A. Richards and
Dorsey Kerr. and about 2 p. NJ.
seized a six shooter and took a shot
at a prowling coyote, which immed-
lately sought refuge In the deep and
jagged canyon known as Robbers
Roost." He followed the animal and
while in this almost inaccessible
gorge. the automatic ~ was acct
IDENTIFY discharged and the bullet
passed thru the bone Of Mr.. Doug
las leg, just below the thigh, and OF
course severing the bone. The brok-
en- leg was on the same side where
his arm was missing, consequently
rendering him completely helpless.
Filled with pain and the anguish OF
realizing what his fate seemed to be,
he laid there among the gigantic
cliffs of rocks, where the gnarled
pines sobbed in the winter winds. and
wondered. The faithful sheep dog
came to him. licking his hands and
face in pity. aud then Mr.. Davis thot
of n plan. From his pocket he took
a crumpled piece of an old ews
paper. and with a pencil he scrubbed
Shot in leg at RRobber's Roost.
chief and rolling the paper in II. he
tied 1t around the neck OF his could
be preserver. Then he scolded the
, 1925-02-26

to the many guests at the hosiery,
which is so ably managed by Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G.. Sammons.
Mr.. Clarke from the Clarke Jewel
ry store in Laramie was a business
visitor in Medicine Bow last week
and while in town he installed a
radio set in the Common hotel for
demonstrating purposes. and at noon
on Saturday, most everybody in town
listened in to a program from Station
KOA at Denver, Colo.
Isn't this the limit? One day last
week a certain lady of our ~acquaint-
ance took half a dozen rugs to town
and sold them, for the Difficulty
Carpet company, and when she re-
turned home she had her shoulder
d~islocated, and the puzzling question
ever since has been, "how did it hap
penn" Now folks, it didn't come
about the way you might think that
it did.
We are in receipt of the following
letter Of which we are quite proud,
and wish to extend III thanks to
the writer, and to assure him that his
Judgment is appreciated more than
words can tell:
LAGRANGE, Ill, Feb. 10, 1925.
Dear Mrs. Ellis:
, 1925-02-26

sisted of pineapple ice cream, and
three varieties of cake. Angel food
with dainty little hearts nestled on
the top and each heart bearing an
inscription, n these were compared
and in many instances with the most
comical results. A devils food cake
which would melt in your mouth, and
last but not least of all was a Won
derful birthday cake, made especially
for G. Washington. We must tell
you about it. 1t was snow white
bearing a wreath of green leaves and
red cherries-sOme of the cry ones
that were on the tree when young
Washington chopped 1t down-and
right there in the center of the cake
was the stump of the tree and rest
ing beside the stump was the Ratchet
which our f%Orefather had used to fell
the tree. Much speculation was CEN
tered on this most wonder produce
ton Of culinary art, and the guests,
especially those OF the male variety
were wild to taste the cake. Miss
Hawkins who had been the recipient
of this beautiful affair, cut it, and
after 1t had been devoured, a vote
was taken as to whether it had tast-
ed as well as it looked, and the af-
firmative side carried unanimously.
At midnight the guests departed
hoping for many returns of the day,
and voting the SCOTS and Miss Han
kins the most royal of entertainers.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Dolling, Elsie and Walter Dolling,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Ellis, Miss Anna
Cardwell, Elmer Haldeman, Wilbur
Hunter, John Ellis, Miss Florence
Hankins, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Scott
and Ruth, Agnes. George and Jean
Scott.
Miss Anna Cardwen vas the guest
of friends in this vicinity for two
days the last OF the week. and re-
turned to Medicine Bow on Sunday.
Misses Katheryn Macpherson and
Edna Klaseen spent the week end in
Cheyenne on a vacation trip. They
returned on Sunday evening.
The O'Connor hotel has been re-
modelled, and the location of the of
flee changed. This is a great i'm
provement, and will be very inviting
, 1925-02-26
Mrs. Heath Taken
Over Mrs. MerrelPs
Notary Public Office

Mrs. Laura Heath, Carbon county
treasurer, a sister of the late Mrs.
Homer Merrell, has taken over the
Notary Public office which has been
conducted by Mrs. Merrell for many
years. For the present Mrs. Heath
will be at Mrs. Merrell's office at
certain hours of the day, the exact
hours will be announced at a later
date.
AS soon as Mrs. Heath's term of
office in the ~treasurer's position has
expired she will spend all of her
time in the notary public office.
, 1925-02-26
BABY MONTOYA
DIED SATURDAY
OF DIPHTHERIA

Mary Montoya, three year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Wick Mon
toya, died about $3.50 Saturday even
ing from d%iphtheria. Burial took
place the following morning in the
Rawlins cemetery.
This is the first case of diphtheria
that has been reported in this city
so far this year. The doctor was not
called to see the child until about
eight hours before her death.
, 1925-02-26

Having just finished reading Diff
ficulty Notes which Mrs. Dolling
sends me regularly, / feel inspired
to send you this greeting of acclaim
and appreciation, for they e~ffectual-
ly stir the fires of "Auld Lang Syne"
in me, and awaken pleasant memories
of happy days, spent in the vicinity
of Difficulty and the old TB.
, 1925-02-26

county sheriff and a deputy sheriff
made a trip out north of Medicine
Bow on Friday to investigate the re-
port of a still in that section of the
country.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dolling and
children were guests at the Ellis
ranch the fore part of the week. Mr..
Dolling returned home Monday.
, 1925-02-26

Il note that the fame of your
column already extends from Notre
Dame to California, so | send this
little tribute to inform you that it's
admirers also include an art student
in the big town of Chicago.
Yours for old times sake
carol Bridge"
A posse of prohibition officers, the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
BANK BANDIT. SUSPECT
HELD IN FORT WORTH

FORT WORTH, Sept. 17.-P)-
Less than four hours after the
Newark State Bank was robbed of be-
tween $500 and 5000, shcriffs depu-
ties arrested a lone man in a small
coupe, who was trailed to North
Fort Worth from the scene of the rob
berry by G. L. Gage, deputy sheriff
of Wise county.
The money was filched from the
banks cash till by someone who forced
the lock on the bank door and entered
the cashiers cage while bank en-
ployes were out to lunch.
A part of the money was taken
from the vault, the door of which was
open, according to A. A. Allen, cash
Ter. More than $1,000 in silver either
was overlooked by the bandit or was
left because of its weight.
The man arrested here is said to
have been-seen near the Newark bank
short time before the robbery was
discovered. Newark is twelve miles
northwest of Fort Worth.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
THIEF TAKES SUGAR,
COFFEE AND TOOLS

Coffee, sugar and tools were the
loot of thieves operating in San An
tonic Wednesday night.
Officials of the San Antonio Trad
ing company, Coz Delaware street,
reported four 100 pound bags of cof-
fee and twelve 100 pound sacks of
suE stolen. Entrance to the estab-
lisbment was gained by prying a lock
from the front door.
II. /. Drago. 1900 South Brazos
street, a carpenter reported number
of tools stolen from garage at
Grammercy place and North Flores
street. Drago was employed in erect
ing new residence in the northern
part of town.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
ARREST WOMAN
IN Staying Of
VE TERAN
Relatives Of Dead Man
Demand Reopening Of
Investigation.

Investigation of the death Of Greg
orio Hinojosa, who was found on thu
morning of September 5, with a bul
let through his heart, was reopened
Wednesday night with the arrest of a
25year-old woman by Detectives Golf
and Bradshaw.
She was questioned for more than
an hour after her arreset by Chief If
Police 7. o. Miller. Information re-
garding this procedure was not made
public. She again will be questioned
Thursday.
Not satisfied with the information
given at the inquest and its find
ings, relatives of the dead man re-
qucsted that the shooting be delved
into further.
Hinojosa, an ex-soldier, was found
dead by Mrs. Margaret Barron, Sll
Hood street, in a front room of her
home. The shot attracted her from
the kitchen where she had gone To
finish a letter TO her husband after
having given Hinojosa a glass OF
water.
The former soldier came to her
home, believing, she said. that her hus-
band, a war buddie. had returned
from Hot Springs, Ark.
Sergeant II. w. 0'Neal, second am
munition train, and Private I. A.
Randall, Company /, Twenty-third
Infantry, returning to their quarters,
heard the shot and ran into the Bar
ron home. They found Hinojosa
living across the bed. dead.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
M'CHESNEY FUNERAL
SERVICES THURSDAY

Funeral services for Edward J. Nc
Chesney. IS, who died at local hos
pital, were conducted from the Ma
sonic Temple Thursday afternoon. Mr..
McChesney was a native of Canada
but had lived in San Antonio ii years.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Am
brosie McChesney; and a daughter,
Miss Emme McChesney.% both of San
Antonio; two sons, Edward r. Nc
Chesney of Delta. La, and William
H. McChesney of San Antonio.
Mr.. McChesney was a member of
Alamo Lodge No. A. A. +. K A. NJ,
Scottish Rite bodies, knights Templar
and the Shrine.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
Mrs. H. Bosworth,
S. A. Visitor, Not
Hoban:s Wife

"SOrry, but I can't give you a
single thrill"
That was the reply of Mrs. II.
Bosworth, a guest at the Men
ger, registered from Los Angeles.
I'm not the wife Of Hobart
Bosworth, but you only made the
mistake common to nearly every
new acquaintance I'malie.
Frequently 1 am taken for
Mrs. Hobart BoswOrth, but 1
am just one Of the common peO-
pie
Mrs. Bosworth lives in Mexico
City where her husband has
been in business for nearly 20
years and will visit friends here
for a few days prior to- con-
tinuing her journey.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17

A. r. Erskine started very early as
a clerk, developed aptitude for fig,
ures, became an accountant. showed
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
TAKE 3 PRISONERS
TO LEAVENWORTH

Three federal prisoners, convicted
Of violations of the narcotic law, left
San Antonio Thursday for Fort
Leavenworth, where they will begin
serving their sentences, in charge of
Deputy United States Marshal ]. ii.
Mckay.
The prisoners and sentences are:
Herbert Largent, IA months; Hilario
Rpbio. one year and one day; and
Antonio Zuniga, three years.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
1925 CLASSES BEGIN
AT WESTMOORLAND

The regular fall term of Westmoor-
land College opened Wednesday with
appropriate exercises. President 4.
r. Stanford presided. The invocation
was offered by the Rev. S. III. c. Bur
gin, pastor of the Laurel Heights
Methodist church.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17

stone Gum-Dipped Cords the most economical
tires ever offered. The cord from the fabric mills
is first delivered to a separate plant where it is
treated in a solution of gum, which insulates
every fiber of every cord This extra process mimi
mixes internal friction and heat, and gives the
sidewalks greater iexibility and strength.
Prove Firestone's many superiorities for your
self. If you have never experienced the added
safety comfort and economy of these serviceable,
Iong-mileage tires = go to the nearest Firestone
Dealer-onT Firestone builds Gum-D Dipped Cords.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
|. E. c. REFUSES RATE
REOPENING HEARING

AUSTIN, Sept. 17.-CP)-Applich-
tons of the Corporation Commission
of Oklahoma, the Texas Industrial
Traffic League, and the Texas Car
riers, for reopening and reargument
of the Oklahoma-Texas grain case, has
been refused by the Interstate Com
merce Commission. the Texas Rail
road Commission was notified today.
Commissioner C.. V. Terrell an
nounced.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
9 WEEKS ON JURY
COSTS MAN HIS JOB

LAPORTE, Ind, Sept. 17.-Nine
weeks as a juryman, Walter Drewes
said today, may have been civic duty
but it also cost him his job.
He lost his position while sitting
as juror in a land suit and had
to borrow $50 from the county to
support his family, Drewes declared.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
S. A. MAN BEATEN,
ASSAlLANT JAILED

Martin Diaz, 125 Dolorosa street,
is in 4 serious condition at the Rob
ert b. Green Hospital after being
beaten with the proverbial blunt in
strument.
Patrolmen Garcia and Eichhorn ar
rested Diaz's assilant after sending
the injured man TO the hospital.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
LARGE INCOME TAX PAYERS
ALL SELF-MADE LEADERS
By B. c. FORBES

brilliant executive ability, and finally
reached the presidency of Studebaker
which has made history under his
management. Owen ID. Young, thu
son of Woodworking farmer, scraped
and saved and worked to get a college
and legal education, made hit in
handling cases for Stone and Webster,
attracted the attention of President Z.
4. Coffin of General Electric Com
pany and in due course became head
of that mammoth enterprise. COrne'
Illus F. Kelley. the brainy president of
Anaconda and interested in Other
large-scale enterprises, also rose by
way of law school.
Eugene G. Grace, although college
bred, was swinging a crane in the
Bethlehem Steel plant when be was
first spotted by Charles NJ. Schwab,
whom, after a relatively brief period
of brilliant work, he succeeded. James
Simpson. now head of Marshall Field
and Company, was a dry goods clerk
and forged his way TO the top I'M
aided. Gerard Swope enjoyed tech
nical college training, but he served
several years in Overalls before he was
given a chance to make his mark as a
salesman and, like Farrell, it was his
record as a salesman that mainly led
to his selection as president of Cen
eral Electric.
These men had to work. Now that
is over, it is time for you
and me to roll up our sleeves and go
to it with redoubled energy. Roasted
pigeons do not fly into ones mouth
not even in these days Of booming
stock markets and business optimism.
Copyright, 1925, By B. C. Forbes)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17

Thirty employees of large business
enterprises paid an average income tax
of $4,000 each. OF the 30, every
one has made his own way in the
world.
From what l know of their working
habits. l would estimate that these
highly-paid executives work an aver
age of, not eight hours, but at least
ten hours a day. Some OF them,
Know. average more than twelve hours.
How did some of these men who
have risen to the top get their hrsI
footing!
f. II. Gary WORKED hard on his
fathers farm and also worked in a
law office during the time he studied
for admission TO the bar. Sidney H.
Mitchell. founder an upbuilder of the
Electric Bond and Share Company,
was brought up in modest circum-
stances in the South, entered Annapo'
lis. but later migrated TO the North
west TO sell electric appliances IN a
market that consumed mighty little
electricity. so he started launching
electric lighting companies 10 provide
an outlet for his wares. +. I. Bedford,
the veteran head of Corn Products
Refining Company, was one OF the
carly and humble associates Of John.
ID. Rockefeller in the days before
either dreamed of becoming a multi
millionaire. Julius Rosenwald was a
modest clothing retailer before he be-
came associated with Sears, Rosbuck
& Company.
The man who is now president OF
F. W. woolworth & Company, HUI
pert T. Parson, was turned down By
Frank Woodwork when he asked o
starting salary of So a week. 1t took
sis Young clerk quite a number OF
years 10 reach a high salary. But he
las made I'D for it since. Samuel In
;ull was a London clerk when he con
,eived the ambition Of becoming Edi-
IONS private secretary. He realized
his ambition, later became Edlsons
-ight-hand man. then moved 10 Chi
ago. where he has built up the great 1
st utility enterprises in the country
James A. Farrell began as day
aborer in a steel plant and learned
,teel-making before he went out as
alesman. 1t was largely the phenom-
nal success he achieved in selling
American Steel products throughout
he world that led TO his selection as
PRESIDENT of the United States Steel
Corporation.
A. r. Erskine started very early as
clerk, developed aptitude for fig,
Tres, became an accountant. showed
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17

No matter where crude rubber prices may go
Firestone advantages in securing material in
manufacturing and distribution always active
to make good the pledge of Most Miles Per Dollar.
Racing drivers-hill climbing and endurance
record holders II axicab, motor truck and bus
operators and hundreds of thousands of car
owners-sre daily emphasizing the unheard-of
mileage and service delivered by Firestone Gum
Dipped Cords.
Gum-Dipping is one of the biggest factors in
tire performance and long mileage, making Fire
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-22

ductance. Step Make a paper
template the same size as the
diameter Of the coil you want to
build, with marks equally spaced
for the posts around which the
coil is to be wound; paste on one
inch board; for one-fourth-inch
dowel posts, drill holes the same
size at same spots where marks
are shown on template. Step p
Put up posts and wind wire, as di.
rected for the particular set you
are building, pacldng it down by
pressing from the top with any
blunt instrument. Step 3--After
coil is wound, remove it carefully
and paint sparingly with collodion
to keep it in shape. Be sure to
keep the posts vertical and paral-
lei to one another.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-22
DROP PLANS TO
RADIO CLASSICS
WEAF Refuses to Create
Monopoly.

BR NEfA Service
NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-The plan
to furnish radio fans with the
world's best music has been aband-
onedl
The announcement comes from
Adolph A. Berle, treasurer OF the
fund which had been proposed last
February by Clarence III. Mackay,
musical impresario, and committee
composed of some of New York's
wealthiest music patrons.
At the time it was adopted it was
believed broadcasting of the classics
in music by famous orchestras, such
az the New York Philharmonic, the
Cincinnati and the Philadelphia Sym
phony, would bring nationwide re
Spouse from fans.
1T did. Thousands sent in contri-
buttons, and so far as financiat con-
siderations were concerned, it is be-
lieved the. PLAZA would have been
successful.
But insurmountable difficulties
arose, according to Berle. The con-
certs were to be broadcast only
through station WE.AF, here.
Producers pointed out this would
be difficult to carry out because it
provided artists only for one sta
ton without regard to the $50
others.
Several other stations from coast
to coast have tried to raise a similar
fund, but were unsuccessful for the
same reason-that Of considering
the monopoly of this sort of enter
tainment by one station
The broadcasting of music by IA.
nous concert artists is only partial
solution to this problem.