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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
Postpone Test Case
On Inheritance TaS

LUBBOCK, Texas. Aug l9.-tPl-
The first test case of the state of
Texas regarding the constitutionality
Of the inheritance tax law, which
was to have been called in civil dis
trict court here Friday morning be-
fore District Judge Clark vi. Multi
can, has been continued until Sep
tember 10 due TO the inability of
Ernest May. assistant attorney gen
eral Of Texas. to be present for the
hearing tomorrow.
The case grew out Of the charge
by the state that the widow Of the
late f. NJ. Jones, wealthy business
man had traded her community in
terest in the state for an interest
under the will Of her husbaRd," and
her refusal to pay inheritance tax.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
TOUR TOCLOSE
TONIGHT With
VALLEY RALLY
Ovation rendered Fav-
orite Candidate At
All Points Visited
On Trip

Dan Moody, candidate for the
democratic nomination for governor.
is today a guest of the Lower Rio
Grande Valley. lie will terminate
his trip to this section with mon
ster rally at Harlingen tonight.
which will be attended by thousand
of South Texas voters.
Arriving at Raymondville early
this morning, Mr.. Moody was met by
Wilton West, of Brownsville. Moody
manager for this section of the state,
and a number of Valley leaders. The
entire party was the guest of Ray
mondville citizens at breakfast, Mr..
Moody making a brief talk before
leaving on his trip over the Valley.
Automobiles were supplied and the
party made the trip TO Edinburg, ar
irving about $3.50, where the candi-
date was given an enthusiastic reeep-
tion by a large crowd.
Leaving Edinburg the party jour
ney to Rio Grande City. where Mr.
Moody made an address in the Starr
county courthouse. Starr wa the
only coanty in the Valley which did
not give Moody big majority at the
first primary. and he was given the
assurance of political leaders that
the second primary would witness d
decided change.
Leaving Rio Grande City at noon
the party made a trip down the
Valley, receiving an ovation at every
point. @An address was made at Nc
Allen at 2:30. practically the entire
town turning out to hear the oppon-
ent of Mrs. Ferguson. Leaders in
Hidalgo county gave Mr.. Moody the
assurance that the results of the see
ond primary would be even more EN-
phatic than the first, at which tre-
me ndous majority was rolled up by
the Moody forces.
Mr.. Moody was scheduled for .
brief talk AT Mercedes at O'Clock
ard another at La Feria about
o'clock, and will then proceed to Har-
lingen for the evening rally.
Mr.. West, Moody manager, expec-
ted the candidate to come to Browns
Vile at some time during the day
but il is doubtful If he will be able
to reach this city. The day has been
strenuous one. and this combined
with his address at Harlingen to-
night will probably tax his campaign
ing ability to the utmost. II is un-
derstood he will leave IIarlingen for
San Antonio early in the morning
for an engagement tomorrow night
Continued on page two.)
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and department stores sales cur
tailed eighty percent
In the state Of Sonora and the in
dustrial cities Of Tampico and Oriza-
ba, where the labor element is
strong. the boycott's effect was de-
scribed as weaker.
Business in Torreon was improv-
ing, the dispatch added. due to a
large cotton crop. shoe factories in
Mexico City were active, although
leather orders had been reduced. and
many orders in practically all lines
Of business had been cancelled. The
petroleum and mineral industries
were reported unaffected.
Because of reduced merchandise
stocks. the department was informed.
deposits in foreign banks had in
creased Automotive sales i'll Mexico
City were reduced fifty per cent and
silver was nj n discount Of ) l-2 per
cent on August l3. due, il was said.
to the large quantities Of silver coins
in circulation, reduced business vol
ume and exports Of gold.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
Revolt Feared
in MeXicOTOWn
Across Border

SAN DIEGO Calf. Aug. l9.-LF)-A garrison Of 500
American troops from the Ninth army at San
Francisco has been requested by the town Of Caexco
protection in revolt breaks the line in the
Mexican border town of Mexca capitol of the northern dis
trct Of Lower California.
The request for the soldiers despatched late yester
day by the city trustees Of CaeXco following report that
revolutionary plot il sti active in Mexca despite the
the American side few days of General Enrique
Estrada former Mexican secretary of war; and $50 of his
followers Some substance given the report when
stated in unofficial circles that 800 Mexican soldiers
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
jim ASSERTS
KLAN Is ISSUE
Claims Moody ReceiV-
ing Support Organi-
ton Leaders

AUSTIN. Texas. August 19.-1Pl-
The governors position j. that she
really wanted to retire 70 private
life. but as soon as she saw that
the ku kluN klan were claiming the
victory a. the result of an edict Of
the grand wizard last November.
she decided she would be willing to
bear any criticism rather than take
away from the people the right TO
say whether they wanted Ku kiux
supported governor or not. former
governor James T.. Ferguson wrote
in signed article in his Forum this
week. which appeared on the streets
Thursday.
The former governor said that Dan
Moody violently complains because
the governor did not withdraw from
the race after announcing that she
would do so" and says IF the peo-
pie want 70 elect u man who il the
choice OF Hiram Evans for governor
Of this state. then Governor Fergu-
son j. going to give them q chance
70 do 80. II they don't want such a
governor 70 say so.
The article states that the "most
irres ponsible government that could
be set up in any country would be
a governor sitting i'm office to which
he had been elected by the vote Of
the Ku Klux Klan," and declares
that. so far as | am concerned | ac-
cept the challenge from Mr.. Moody
and his crowd for all time 70 come
on the question of irresponsible gov
ernment. and | say the Ku Klux
klan government is the one I am
talking about"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
Convicts of Utah
Prison Startled

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. Aug. 10.
tPl-Governor DeTn. democrat, told
an amusing story OF his address last
week to the inmates of the state
penitcntiary.
He first addressed them as fellow
convicts, and then somewhat con-
fused. made il fellow democrats"
Netting from the displeased glances
that there were few democrats among
them, the governor was delighted and
assured them that II am glad to see
so many Of you here"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19

Sheriff Marshall says he has al
ready discovered that two "cIose
friends" vho said they were
doing everything possible to elect
him, voted for his opponent.
On the other hand, Scale said he
had discovered that a man seek
ing an appointment as deputy
under him, voted for Marshall.
Fence riding is at an end, 4"
said one Of the attorneys, for il
will not he long until every voters
preference in the sheriff's race
viii be known.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19

VETERAN OF TWO
WARS Is DEAD

HOUSTON. Texas. august 19.-tP
Captain a. R. sySldine, % year
Old veteran of two wars. died We'd
nesday at the home Of his daughter,
Mrs. +. II. Comiskey. in Houston.
Reports from Galveston where he
had lived for the past five years.
say Captain Spalding landed the first
American troops in Cuba during the
Spanish American war from a lighter
ut Cienfuegos. Cuba.
Captain Spalding also served IN
the Union navy during the war be-
tween the states.
During his five years residence at
Galveston Captain Spalding was q
sea captain. He was a member Of
the master mates and pilots of Gal
weston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
UNDERWORLD
PROBE DEEPER
Warrants Issued For
Arrest of Liquor
Ring Leaders

CANTON. Ohio. Aug. l9.-tF-
Following the grilling in Cleveland
Of Luis Mazer, charged with the first
degree murder Of Don X. Mellett.
Canton publisher. and the arrest Of
Norman Clark, Canton attorney, on
charges Of conspiracy 10 violate the
federal prohibition act. the next link
in the murder investigation will he
the issuance Of warrants against Ben
Rudner. Massillon. Ohio, and Patrick
Eugene McDermott. Manly Clio, Pa.
Investigators did not reveal spe-
officially what the warrants would
charge but it was learned they both
will constitute tactical moves to un-
cover the murder plot and the liquor
conspiracy which the evidence shows,
are intricately interviewer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
Believes Improvement
Action To Be Delayed

Mayor A. b. Cole was doubtful
today whether the improvement pro-
gram announced last week would be
acted upon at the meeting Of the
city commission which will be held
tomorrow morning.
The improvement program includes
extensive additions to the city water
and sanitary and storm sewer sys-
TENS, extension Of the electric light
facilities and permanent pavement
for unpaved main and cross streets,
alleys in the business district and
also paving Of streets in recently
added Subdivisions. Mr.. Cole. said
that the commission was not quite
ready to take up the improvements
at the Friday meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
Secrets of Ballot Boxes
Being Barred at Dallas

DALLAS, Texas. Aug. 19.-tPl-
The secrets locked in the ballot
boxes of Dallas county are to be
barred to the public. In the re-
count Of votes east for sheriff at
the July "a primary, now under
way, the name of every person
who voted is being checked against
the POLL, transfer and exemption
lists, before it is counted.
The count was ordered yester
day in the contest brought by
Sheriff Schuyler Marshall. Jr., who
apparently was defeated by Allan
Scale by Ia votes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
Mexico Business Firms Hit
Hard by Economic Boycott

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Aug. 10
The economic boycott in Mexico is
more effective than at first believed,
especially in the central states. the
commerce department was advised
today in n cablegram from acting
commercial attache Wythe 1t Mexico
City.
Guadalajara. the dispatch said. ap-
peared to be one Of the important
cities most affected. reports declar-
ing the majority of automobiles
there had been withdrawn from use
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
Mysterious Light OUey
Cemetery IN Oklahoma

CLAREMORE. Okla, Aug. 10
tP)-A weird light appearing in
the form Of a red ball of fire,
which farmers declare has ap-
peared for several consecutive
nights over country cemetery
near here, is causing scores of
Northern Oklahoma residents to
plan watch parties in an attempt
to explain the phenomenon. Some
are Of the belief it Is st. Elmo's
fire.
Farmers living nearby claim the
light appears between Q and IL
o'clock each night. elows brightly
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
CITIZENS DEMAND
MANAGER RESIGN

FORT WORTH. Texas, AnR. 19.--
Rl- Resignation OF City Manager %.
F.. Carr will be asked by a group OF
citizens who adopted resolutions at
mass meeting Wednesday night
charging nismanagement OF the
city's affairs.
City officials have answered the
charges brought by the citizens and
apparently have dismissed the bulk
Of their grievances. Eleven dollars
was raised at Wednesday nights
meeting to help pay costs Of a suit
against the administration 70 enjoln
collection or taxes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19

MANAGUA. Mic. Aug. l9.-(Pl-
Revolutionists have been foiled by
soldiers in an attempt to rob a train
having on board more than S200.Q00.
II had been rumored that the revo-
lutionists intended TO seize the
money at the Leon branch Of the
National bank and train was sent
to Leon to bring il TO Managua.
On the way here the train was
derailed by the revolutionrsrs but
the soldiers on board fought off the
attacking party and the train
reached Managua safely.
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for several minutes and gradually
fades out to appear again In an
other place. At no time, observers
say. has il appeared more than a
half mile from the cemetery.
The light was first noticed by
Roy Bryant, who lives with his
parents on a nearby farm. Bryant
and several neighbors claim 10 have
investigated but on approaching
the ball Of fire. IL disappeared
Its regular appearance near the
cemetery, which is but a short dis
tance from the deserted pioneer
Continued on page twn.)
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Moody Giuem Enthusiastic Welcome TO Valley
10 Dead as Result
of WreCkerS' Work

Police describe the wreck as the
worst attempt in eighteen years
on the lives Of the travelling public
in Germany.
Although the loss Of life at first
was not believed great. il mounted
steadily as further victims were
found when the debris Of the wreck
was removed with difficulty.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
Business Men
Appeal to Gales

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 19.-CPl--
Mexican business themselves
mostly Roman Catholics have pro-
posed 10 the government and the
Catholic episcopate that conference
be held for the adjustment of the
present religious controversy.
AT the same time the episcopate,
Continued on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
AUTHOR FILES SUIT

Los ANGELES, Calf, Aug. 19.-
tPl-Suit asking damages Of 5000. 900
was filed here today by Olivia w.
Seymour against Fannie Hurst,
author: famous players-Lasky film
corporation and Liberty weekly. Inc,
over authorship of the filmed play
Mannequin. 4 prize story credited
10 Miss Hurst, but which the plaintiff
declared she wrote.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19

LEHRTE, Germany, Aug. l9.-tF9
Nineteen persons were killed
and five seriously injured today
when the Berlin Cologne express,
speeding at 30 miles an nour, was
derailed near here. The tragedy
is attributed to the deliberate
loosening of fishplates by an un-
known person.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
RADIO PROGRAM

tWayr length. 27s meters)
10 o'clock.-Cotton market cpen-
ing, news bulletins.
~ o'clock.-Miss MarRarita An.
guerre. Spanish songs.
3 o'clock.-Cottoh market eloss.
futures. etc.
lar songs. AN
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WILL NOT RESIGN

PAUL SMITHS. n. Y, Aug. 10
Rl-R Reports that James X. Sheffield
j. going to resign rs ambassador to
Mexico are without foundation, Sec
retary Kellogg of the state depart
ment said here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
DROwNS IN CREEK

HAMILTON. o.. Aug. 19.-tRl-
Butler county's first flood casualty
occurred today when Mrs. John
Eichlcr was drowned in Sullivan
creek gear here. More than two
inches .bf rain fell in Hamilton and
vieinstI in three hours this morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
FAMILY OF BLACKMAILERS

CARDIFF. - Henry Ridley. his
wife. daughter and SON were ordered
to trial on a charge of blackmailing
James Francis, business man.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-08-19
WILL BALKs WIDOW

cHlCAG0.-To prevent his widow
~crtesting the will bequeathing his
az, 600 estate. James Kershin left
ser 4 single piece Of jewelry.
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River Forecast
The river will continue to fall
from Mission down.
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WEATHER REPORT

For Brownsville and the Lower
Rio Grande Valley: Fair to partly
cloudy tonight and Friday with mod
crate temperature.
For East Texas: Generally fair
tonight and Friday. Light TO fresh
southerly winds on the coast.
naily River RulIeftn
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laily River Bulletin

Flood Present - Hr. % Hr.
Stare Stage Ching. Rain
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-06-04

clude Miss Cutler In this grouping,
but that was because he had person
ally assumed her burdens and intend
ed to relieve her of all responsibility.
He decided his next move was to
pay another visit to the wireless plant,
and learn if possible where the yacht
was located. There was no question
in his mind that Blake was communi-
eating with Captain Brent, exchang-
ing messages of some sort or another.
Dick remained a long time watch
ing the window and the back Of the
house. If any one emerged through
the doorway, he could see him in am
pie time to get away.
There was no sign Of any one stir
ring about, and he finally abandoned
the watch. Retreating into the woods,
he made his way cautiously to the
beach and from there to the face of
the cliff, which offered so many ad-
vantageous hiding places.
COncealing himself in the mouth
of small sea cave where he had a
clear view Of every line of approach,
he fell to meditating upon his next
move. If he destroyed the wireless
plant, he would cut off their last
chance of getting a message ashore
or to passing vessel. On the other
hand if he left it intact, he permitted
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-06-04

Blake, after the accident, would either
flee panic-stricken or hurry down to
the beach with help. In either case,
the fellow would be Of little assistance
in the rescue. 1t was up to him to
make the effort.
Dick waited until she came to the
surface, which seemed a long, tortur-
ing time to him. Her long fall had
carried her far beneath the surface.
When her head showed finally for
an instant bobbing on the crest Of a
wave, he took the plunge, making
clean dive straight for her. The in
evitable sinking and quick struggle to
recover his breath on the surface fol-
lowed. Then clearing his eyes Of the
salt water, he caught glimpse of her
as she was going under the second
time.
Dick was an expert swimmer, and
understood the art of handling
drowning person. He made a surface
dive, and caught her by the back Of
the hair, twisting it around in his fln-
gers until he had firm hold, and then
throwing himself on his back he began
towing her in.
Fighting his way slowly through the
waves, he managed finally to grasp
the nearest rock, and with this as a
lever he swung the struggling body of
the terrified girl into shoal water.
After that it was easy to pick her up
and carry her to safe ledge few
feet above the highest roller.
Gasping little from his own exer-
tions, he rested a moment before pay
ing attention to Marie. He doubted If
she had swallowed much water, and
her means and cries were due more
to hysteria than to any alarming
symptoms. At the worst she would
suffer only little physical discomfort.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-06-04

Blake to hatch up any sort of a plot
with Captain Brent or to carry out
his original scheme.
(WHICH" he reflected with a scowl,
I'm still ignorant Of"
The minutes slipped away swiftly.
After his exertions, Dick felt tired
and sleepy. The reaction from the
excitement made him doze in catnaps.
Arousing himself from one of these,
he heard voices over his head They
came from the top of the cliff, which
was just visible from his hiding place.
They were angry words, spoken in a
high-pitched, feminine voice.
81 saw you with her! You needn't
deny it! I'll scratch your eyes out
if you touch her again!'
1t was Marie, venting her jealousy
upon her unlucky lover. Dick smiled,
enjoying the conversation. Blake
spoke in a lower, more guarded voice.
mo, I won't keep still /" the maid
added a moment later. "You got to
promise to leave her alone, or I'll tell
her all. You've deceived me, and"
81 tell you to shut up" came from
her lover in a menacing voice. eff
you don't, I'll"
what will you doY' mocked the
maid. you're a coward, and don't
dare touch me. know YOU"
"Be CAREFUL"
Marie laughed defiantly, taunting
him only as an aroused, jealous wom-
an could; but in the midst of it there
came new note, which made Dick
glance upward hurriedly. 1t was as
if the laugh had suddenly turned into
scream-a frightful cry Of fear and
horror.
A moment later wriggling, twist,
ing body shot through the air, missing
the ledge on which Dick stood by less
than a foot. The maid had either
stepped too near the edge of the cliff
and fallen over, or she had been
pushed to her doom by another.
Dick had no way Of Judging the
cause of her mishap. He simply saw
her body hurtling through space and
heard 1t splash in the greedy sea be-
low last despairing cry escaped
her lips, and then the green water
closed over her.
There was no way to reach her ex-
cept by straight dive from his ele-
vatad naritinn- Dick reasoned that
1 am. Ill protect her from them. I'll
scratch their eyes out, and-and-"
81 believe you would, Marie. Now
come !"
Dick helped her along the race of
The cliff until they reached the beach.
Mario was so terrified Of the water
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-06-04
CHAPTER XII

Marie came to her senses In due
time, and struggled to a sitting posi-
ton. Her wild, startled eyes took in
the sea rolling close to her feet. With
an involuntary shudder and moan she
drew as far back from it as she could.
Dick smiled.
"You don't have to be afraid of it,
Marie. 1t can't reach you"
She turned her terrified eyes to him.
She was stupidity quiet for few mo-
ments.
"You-you saved me?" she gasped.
'I picked you out of the sea-" he
replied lightly. "You weren't swim
ming very WE'LL"
81 can't SWIM" she replied.
''Then you should keep out Of the
water. What made you take the long
diver?
She shuddered again, and glanced
up at the top Of the cliff. Memory
suddenly flooded her mind. Her eyes
flashed.
Il didn't dive" she said. "He
pushed me over. He wanted to kill
me-get me out of the way-the MUIR
derer!''
"Whom are you speaking of-Mr.
Blake?"
Eyes, the reptile! He tried to MUIR
der me- Oh, the wretchp She began
wringing her hands. "He made love
to me-said he'd marry me, and then
-then-to try to put me out of the
way! Oh! Oh! Ohw
Dick permitted her to sob undis-
turbed, her whole body shaking vio-
lently. When she grew calmer he
spoke with emphasis to impress her.
Marie, l saved your life You know
that. If 1 hadn't plunged in you'd be
food for fishes by this time. Now I'm
going to ask favor of you in return.
VIII you grant it?"
"Yes, sir, anything" she replied,
weakly but honestly.
"Then / want to know why you be-
trayed your mistress and put yourself
into the hands of Mr.. Blake and Doc
tor Alster. Was it because you loved
Blake?"
In spite Of her shaking she flushed
slightly, and nodded her head.
"I thought so," he resumed. SIN
fact, knew it. A woman in love will
do the most extraordinary things"
He paused again, glancing seaward.
When he turned once more to her he
was smiling frankly.
"You didn't want anything terrible
to happen to Miss Cutler, did you?
That wasn't part of the bargain with
Blake, was it?"
mo, sir, he promised not to harm
her." she answered meekly.
"Nor her uncle?"
"NO, sir, he said he was sick man,
and needed the change down here. He
wasn't going to harm him."
"Then what was his scheme?" asked
Dick bluntly, taking her off her guard.
"I-I don't exactly know" she STAN
mered. "He said something about
making his fortune If he could keep
Mr. Cutler down here for a few weeks.
1t was something about stocks.
don't know exactly"
!" mused Dick. II think l un-
derstand."
He was quiet for a few moments.
Then, noticing the girls agitation, he
took pity on her. "Ill get you around
to the beach, Marie. You need dry
clothing"
'Tm cold" she murmured, shiver-
ing.
Miss Cutler will help you. Go to
her and tell her you fell into the wa
ter. Don't say anything to her about
Mr., Rleke-,"
ITO BE CONTINUED)