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New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
Medical Adviser

Dr. Florence Jack. who took her final degrees at st. Andrews col- lege only three years ago has be- gun her duties in London as medi- cal adviser 10 the national milk publicity council. She was chosen out Of a list of 60 women candi- dates. One Of her duties will be 10 conduct experiments on the effect Of giving school children an extra daily ration or milk. Sho will also lecture 10 mothers, nurses ana Welfnre workers.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
Marriage Law.

1oslnm women aTe not allowed 10
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-21
IRISH WOMEN TOO
RADICAL, SAYS
REV. JOHN CRONIN

"Women who formerly have been influential in
Irish politics, like Mrs. G. +. Skeffington and MISS
Mary McSwinney, have lost much of their support
because they have been too radical" Rev. John
Cronin, who returned last week from a -FOUR months
visit in Ireland, said. Public feeling is for a toler-
ant and constructive program rather than keeping
old feuds alive, and religious animosity has almost
totally disappeared. 1t is really almost miraculous
to what extent good feeling has replaced the old
intolerant hatreds," he continued.
Since 1922 the Irish people have had an oppor-
tunity to serve in their government, and some Oh
the problems now facing the country arise because
they were not prepared for such work. Young
people now in colleges are studying the phases OF
government, and time will bring a solution of this
particular difficulty. No one can tell whether the
Irish Free State will be successful, as 1t has some
great handicaps as well as some great helps. One
of the present weaknesses of the country is the
disposition of office-holders to feather their own
nests, he said. They draw enormous salaries when
the condition of Ireland does not warrant it.
One of the interesting places visited by Father
Cronin was Leinster House, at Dublin, the Irish
Parliament House, which was the model for the
White House at Washington.
A family reunion at the old home in County Cork
brought together more than one hundred relatives.
Father Cronin has about 80 neices and nephews,
ten in one family and twelve in another.
"Tell the women that my sisters are fine healthy
women, too, who look as young as their own daugh-
tersi" he said.
81 was pleased to see the immense amount OF
rebuilding that had been done of places destroyed
during the recent civil war. The railroads are all
running as usual, the bridges rebuilt, and many new
houses constructed on the farms"
Enroute home he visited relatives in New York,
Chicago and st. Paul.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-21
SIX THOUSAND TEACHERS GATHER
FOR ANNUAL w. E. A. MEETINGS

Six thousand teachers of the state will gather
here and in Seattle next week for the annual sec.
tional meetings of the Washington Education As
sociation. Education and the Future" has been
announced as the central theme, which will be the
keynote of the entire program. This is the fortieth
annual convention of the organization, and for the
last thirteen years one section has met in eastern
and one in western Washington. The Representa-
tive Assembly, which is the legislative and cleo
toral body, meets here this year, October 80.
The Thursday program will be the Friday pro
gram in Seattle, and vice versa, enabling both sec
lions to hear the SAM speakers. Interest will be
added to the program this year by the presence
and voice of DIR. Henry Suzzallo, who will speak on
Thursday morning, October 2S.
The program for Spokane will include, on Thurs
day: Address, DR.. Suzzallo; address, "fhe Heart OF
Youth" Miss Rose Glass. Seattle; address THE
Aristocratic VS.. Democratic Theory of Education"
DIR. e. A.. Bryan, State College of Washington.
On Friday: Greetings from the State Parent
Teacher Association, Mrs. G. V. Aspnwal, presi-
dent; greetings from the State School Directors
Association, Charles A. Cahill, president; address.
"The Challenge of the Present Age" Mrs. L. o.
Anderson, Waterville, president w. Z. Al; address,
Miss Florence Hale, Augusta, Maine; address, Ed
ucation and Democracy" DIR. Arnold Bennett Hall,
University of Oregon.
Spokane, Franklin. Pend Oreille and Whitman
counties will meet in Spokane, drawing several
hundred teachers to the city. Many of the speak
ers are well known here, but Miss Hale, who is in
demand the county over, is state supervisor OF rural
schools in Maine. 1t was necessary to arrange for
her presence here two years in advance, since she
has won such wide recognition as a forceful speaker
as to be in constant demand. State Superintendent
Josephine Corliss Preston will be in Spokane dur
ing the meeting.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-21
Spokane Womann Carry Exclusive Paragraph Of 2aeen Marie

The Spokane Woman will feature an exclusive
story on Marie, Queen of Rumania," by Rose Del
lar Van Sand next Thursday. Mrs. Van Sand met
the queen at Quarantine and will give a colorful
picture of the scene of the arrival OF one OF the
worlds greatest women on American soil, She
has secured an exclusive photograph of the queen
for The Spokane Woman.
The Parliamentary Law Glass OF the Spokane
Woman's Club is going to be entirely prepared to
discuss Rumania with its queen should occasion
arise while she is a guest in Spokane. Tomorrow
afternoon at the club house at Ninth and Walnut,
following the drill and c%hart-work in parliamentary
procedure, three papers will be read by members
of the class as follows:
"Rumanian Government" Mrs. w. NJ. west; De
scription of the Country and Boundaries of Ru'
mania" Mrs. A. v. Overman; History of the
Queen by Mrs. E. L. %Jaquish.
The subject for the regular discussion Will be rs
Prohibition an Issue in This Campaign" The law
class has a regular set of officers for each meet
ing. Tomorrow Mrs. L. c. Schultz will be presi-
dent, Mrs. A. NJ. Mcclellan secretary, Mrs. f. e.
Brown treasurer and Mrs. r. n. Riblet correspond
ing secretary. Mrs. A. p. Fassett is instructor
and Mrs. J. NJ. Mclean chairman of the class.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-21
C. M. E. "WomanLess Wedding"
Striking and Brilliant Success

Shrieks and hows and more shrieks of laughter
greeted the principals in ''The Womanless Wed
ding" at the Central Methodist Church Tuesday
evening. Bridesmaids and flower girls We'd with
Julien Eltinge.
deliberately planned and carried out, the WON
anless Wedding at the Central Methodist church
on Tuesday night was a striking event. The bride
was brilliantly beautiful in her gown and veil the
groom as usual among those present, and the fami-
lies of the Contracting parties" were there in their
best clothes. II. II. Beckley was the bride, given
away by her father, Fred ]. Bettfreund; George
Stout was the brides mother, A. r. Witheril her
mother-inlaw, and b. F. jenkins, the groom's faith
er. C. ]. Berkey, as the officiating clergyman, was
impressive, while Roland campbell and Robert wy
coff, as ring and train bearers, were adequate parts
of the scenery.
II. Fried as the butler, T. w. Jeffrey as the police
man. Riley Chase as the organist and w. A. Pan
konin in the role of CALI Curci, played important
parts. Maids, flower girls, even old Black Nanny
and all the country relatives were present.
Mrs. George Goble headed the committee ar
ranging the affair. her assistants were Mrs. j. d..
Ellis, Mrs. A. V. Overman, Mrs. J. NJ. Kimbrough,
Mr.. Pankonin. Mr.. Bennett and Mr.. Ainsworth.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-21
N. Holds

Plans for the semiannual reception for the par
ents of freshman students at North Central High
School, as announced this week by Mrs. Fred Slice,
president of the Parent-Teacher association, include
an informal program and music in the school cafe
terra room on Tuesday evening. Teachers will be
present to meet their new patrons, and refresh
ments will be served. Patrons and patronesses for
the occasion will be Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick b. Ken
nedy, Mr.. and Mrs. +. b.. Slice, Mr.. and Mrs. F. A.
Greene, Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]. Stephens, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. A.. Blodgett, Mr.. and Mrs. James M. Simpson,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Shaw, Judge and Mrs. w. A. Hun
exc, DR.. and Mrs. r. Bell, DR.. and Mrs. r. ]. Shanks,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Zimmerman, Mr.. and Mrs. Del
Cary Smith, and Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. McCamy.
At the regular business meeting of the PIT. A.
last week It was voted to discontinue the afternoon
meetings, and to meet hereafter on the second Tues
day of each month at 1880 p. m. in order that faith
ers Of the students may attend.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-21
IDAHO FEDERATION
OFFICERS

The convention of the Idaho State Federation
of Women's Clubs installed the following officers
at the meeting at HALEY: Mrs. Ed l.. Bryan, Cald-
well, president; Mrs. L. f. Kitchener, Standpoint,
vice president; Mrs. w. +. Weisend. Burley. audi
tor, and Mrs. T. Sanderson. Castleford; Mrs. ID. sgd.
ney Smith, Shoshone, and Mrs. d. ID. brennan,
Occur d'Alene, directors.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-21

Miss Reba Hurn will speak to the Spokane Bust
ness and Professional Women's club today at its
noon luncheon in Culbertson's, on the subject,
Women in Politics." Miss Jimmie Lane, president
of the organization, will be in the chair. The pro-
gram will include discussion of current events.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-21

The Good Government League is one of the first
of the Spokane Women's Clubs to buy a tree in the
conservation program of the State Federation. At
a meeting Monday at the Crescent the following
committee was appointed to arrange for a card
party which the club will sponsor to raise the need
ed 800.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-21

The Mantle Garden Club will meet next Tuesday.
October &c, at the home of Mr.. P. c.. Petersen, E22
Twenty-sixth avenue. The paper of the day will
be in charge of Mr.. Samuel Yonkin, Topic, House
Plants and Ferns" There will be a new program
committee, the members of which are Mrs.
Schoulte, chairman, and Mrs. Fancher, Mrs. II.
Whitehouse and Mrs. r.. e. Anthony.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-21
d. A. r. Luncheon Saturday

The Spokane Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution will meet at l o'clock lunch
con Saturday, October 80, in the Oasis, with Mrs.
c.. d. Robinson and Miss Emily Corning as host
esses.
Twelve tables of bridge were played at the Hal
loween tea given by the chapter last Saturday at
the home of Mrs. E. F. Rue, 1905 West Ninth ave
nue.. The art mmit for the Spokane museum
had charge of the affair, with Mrs. T.. A. Bonser as
chairman. Assisting were Mrs. j. X. Dow, Mrs.
Donald Mcbride, Mrs. M. b. Greaves, Mrs. Q. ID.
Robinson and Mrs. A. c. Baker. Tea was served at
attractively decorated tables in the Halloween
colors, and a musical program was presented later,
Mrs. A. A. Salmon, as member OF the legislative
department of the State Federation of Women's
Clubs, is calling a meeting for Wednesday, Octo-
Der %, at 2 o'clock in the Crescent Auditorium,
when all candidates for office will be asked to
come and hear a series of talks on projects sup
ported by the Federation. Mrs. Jay Fancy is to
talk about the Industrial Home for women, and
Harve Phipps will also speak for it.
Mrs. B. F. Westmore will talk about the club
idea in supporting this home. Mrs. J. NJ. Simpson
will speak of the necessity of a parental school
for girls, and Mrs. James H.. Robinson is to talk
about the needs Of the public schools. Senator
Reba Hurn will discuss 'Our State Institutions"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-23
FLOOD.WATERS
RECEDE TODAY
(By The Associated Press)

OIL CITY, Pa. March 23.-Flood
waters in the Oil City business dis
trict had receded greatly today Civ
ing the city temporary relief, at
least from the menace Of high
water. Practically all the water
which backed up Oil Creek in its sud
den rise yesterday afternoon moved
out during the night, leaving only n
portion Of Seneca street and other
lower sections submerged. The main
Ice gorges in the Allegheny river, the
primary cause of the flood, continued
TO mold.
1t was the backing up Of the flood
waters in oil creek yesterday that
caused the high water to descend
upon the city resulting in $50 fam
lilies being driven from their homes
and causing damage estimated as
high as five millions of dollars. OIL
creek rose from five to seven feet
within ten minutes. flooding an area
ten blocks long and four blocks wide,
including the heart CT the business
section. The rise was so rapid that
office and store workers. intently
engaged upon their daily tasks, sud-
denly found the waters tapping at
their feet and police and firemen
were called to carry scores OF wom-
EN- workers TO safety.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-23
TO DEDICATE
four SCHOOLS
State Supt. Mars to
Visit Valley For
Ceremonies

$. NJ N. Marrs, Texas superin-
tendent Of public education, will ar
rive in Brownsville early Thursday
morning and will demain in the Val
ley until Monday night. during which
time he will officiate At the dedica-
tion Of four junior high schools IN
the Valley and attend the South
Texas Educational association meet
ing at Mission.
Supt Marrs probably will visit
Brownsville schools while here
Thursday.
Original plans were for Supt.
Marrs TO dedicate the schools at Har-
lingen, Donna, Weslaeo and Edin-
burg today and tomorrow but he was
unable to carry out this program. he
has informer Valley educators.
The Donna junior high school is TO
monies Thursday evening and the
superintendent will deliver the prin-
cipal address on the program.
The new junior school at Harlin-
gen probably will be dedicated Mon
day night. according TO information
reaching Thos. j. Yoe, superintend-
ent of Brownsville schools, although
definite arrangements have not been
completed.
Arrangements have not been made
for the dedication exercises at the
Weslaco and Edinburg junior school
buildings, according to J. S. Bum,
superintendent Of education in Hi
dalgo county. who informed The
Herald BY telephone OF plans for
Supt. Marrs' visit. These arrange
ments will be announced as soon as
possible.
Supt- Mars will attend the South
Texas Educational meeting on Fri
day and Saturday, but will be free to
visit any Of the towns on Saturday
night. Sunday or Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-23
HANGS
RICHCHINESE
Influential Merchant
Had Killed Wife and
Two Daughters

LIVERPOOL, March %. - Lock
Ah-Tam, benevolent Chinese mer-
chant. beloved Of All who knew him.
was hanged today for the murder of
his Welsh wife and two handsome
daughters, Doris, 20. and Cecilia, IT..
The murder was committed, appar-
emily without reason, during a cele-
bration in his home. After he had
shot them dead. Lock Ah-Tam calmly
called the police and told what he
had done.
The murderer was 81 years old and
was known by his countrymen
throughout the world. He came TO
England twenty years ago. became
Raturalized and married q Welsh
girl. He became wealthy through
his business transactions and was
powerful but mysterious. Thousands
~ his needy countrymen were aided
by him. He was well known in the
Chinatowns III New York and San
Francisco. Whether he was affili-
ated with one Of the big Chinese So
ciet.es is not known. but he was in
fluential in many countries. When
he was arrested Chinese in Europe
and the United States raised a large
fund for his defense. Sir Edward
Marshal. one Of England's most dis
tinguished lawyers, defended him.
He advanced the theory that his cli-
ent's mind had been unbalanced By
business worries, but nevertheless,
he was found guilty
Il am ready to meet my fate, a"
Lock Ah-Tam said last night with
calm stoicism to Percy You'd, local
politician, who organized a petition
for reprieve. Tell everybody who
signed the petition the condemned
man added. that | am extremely
grateful to them. ! am content and
happy. ! am aware that have done
wrong. but ! shall shortly Join my
loved ones and they will understand. 4
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-23
District Court Tries
Dean Act Violations

Dean Act cases occupied the Grim
inal district court for the most part
Monday morning and afternoon. No
cases were tried Tuesday morning.
Remigio Garcia was given two
wears in the penitentiary for perjury,
Lafiro Benavides drew a five-year
suspended sentence for violation of
the Deal Act. Tiburcio Galvan was
sentenced to one year in the peniten-
tiary for violation Of the Dean Act. a
five-year suspended sentence was as
sessed against Ambrosio Garcia Tor
Dean Act violation and the liquor
violation charges against Severe Col
van and Rosendo Garcia were dis
missed. G. l.. Gentry was given a
two-year suspended sentence on q
charge Of having stolen an automo-
bile and similar charges against r. u.
Scott and Dan Miller were dismissed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-23

and the building is to.be completed
within eight months.
The structure will be five stories
high and will contain from 90 70 100
rooms. II will have q roof garden,
and all modern hotel facilities, and
will be of fireproof construction.
According 10 the contract, Mr..
Sheffield will spend 100000 in the
construction Of the hotel and its fur
nishing. He will also operate the
hostelry after il u completed.
The city Of Weslaco donated the
city park site for the hotel The site
is valued at $4,000. and in addition
TO which the business interests Of
the city raised a bonus of S25, 900,
making the total value of the bonus
$4,000.
Mr. Sheffield. who operates the
Park Hotel, a suburban hotel at Dal-
las. has employed Stebbins & Waters
Of Weslaco as associate architects for
the building. His Dallas architect
will be chosen on his return there. ii
was understood.
The people of Weslaco are overjoy-
ed that a hotel is finally assured.
Weslaco has no hotel at the present
time, and the new hostelry IL expect
ed to make this city an attraction for
the travelling public at all times of
the year, and tourists during the
tourists during the tourist season.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-23
TRUCK MARKETS
BY Naval Radio to The Herald
from U. S. and Texas Agriculture
Departments

Cabbage markets: st. Louis-Tex-
as bulk per ton 500. Cincinnati
Steady. Texas bulk per ton $50 to
500, mostly $l00. Washington
Texas barrel crates $4-75. Pittsburgh
Texas bulk per ton $50 70 500.
Chicago barrel crates SAFE
TO $500. elphia-Steady. Tex
as barrel crates $4.O0 to $500 bulk
per ton 500.
Beets markets: st. Louis-Texas
bushels mostly Sl.5O to $500 Gin
cinnati-Texas bushels s1.50 to $l.75,
fancy $500. Pittsburgh-Texas bu-
shells $i.T5 to S225.
Carrot markets: st. Louis-Texas
bushels t;l.25 70 $1.50, poorer low ~
s0.75. Cincinnati-Steady. Texas
bushels S1.50 to sl.75, poorer and or
dinary SIPS. Pittsburgh-Texas bu-
shells SITS to $500, a few s225.
Passings at Houston this morning;
Cabbage: A total OF AZ cars destined
as follows: st. Louis l3. Chicago
5, Cincinnati 8. Lexa 2. Roanoke 2.
Continued on Page p
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-23

CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 23.-It may
be spring by the Calendar. but sum-
mer is making demonstration on
the thermometer
The season of buds and birds and
growing things had barely made its
bow to the country when stories Of
heat prostrations. record tempera-
lures and dashes for the beaches
of the warmer season
began 20 trickle in.
With the temperature 70 degrees
at Houston. Texas, Monday, nine
persons tainted in the streets. The
prostrations were ascribei to the
heat by rescuers who hurried the
victims to hospitals. and the gov
eminent metcorologist said the
diagnosis was not beyond belief. An
abnormal humidity prevailed. San
Antonio was another high tempera-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-23
WEATHER CONDITIONS

The barometric pressure was mod
erats's s;gh from the north Pacific
coast 70 the west Gulf coast and mod
erately low over the balance of the
country at the morning observation.
Light scattered showers occurred in
southeast Texas since last report and
general precipitation throughout the
states east of the Mississippi River.
II was cooler in thew estern portion
Of the cotton belt and in the far
Canadian Northwest this morning,
otherwise. temperature changes were
mostly unimportant. and reading GER
orally near the seasonable average
throughout the country.
The lowest temperature last night
At Texas stations ranged from 80 at
Amarillo 10 66 at Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-23
Calendar Says Spring;
Heat indicates Summer

ture spot with So.
The 50 degrees registered at San
Francisco sent thousands scurrying
for the cooling ocean waves. 1t
was the warmest March % ever
recorded in the California city In
Los Angeles the mercury climbed
two points higher. while virtually
all temperatures along the west
coast were 20 or above.
In fact. moderate temperatures
prevailed over most Of the country
and also in the Canadian North
west. Temperatures in the east
averaged around 50 at the days
high. with the middle-western
range from 40 to 76. Further mod
Grafton was in prospect today. said
the weather man. and he added the
interesting line that there was mo
cold weather within the limits Of
observation"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-23
Military Funeral is
Given World War Vet

f. s. Garza. World War veteran
who died Sunday at his residence on
Van Buren, street, wa sgiven a mill
tary funeral ut 4 o'clock Monday
afternoon in the old cemetery.
Garcia volunteered for service in
the World War IN 1917 and served
two years overseas. He served to-
wards the last with the Rainbow Di-
vision and was gassed at Ar@onne.
After his return 90 America he served
two years with the Quartermaster
Corps at Fort Brown.
American Legion members were
pallbearers nj the funeral which, was
conducted by Father N. Diaz. Sur
viying him are his mother. wife and
five children. The children are
Guadalupe, Geneve, Samuel, Daniel
and Juana.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-23
WOMEN Head
BIG CONCERN
ATBROOKLYN
Former Clerk is Presi-
dent of $5,000,00O
Gas Company; Asso-
ciates Are Elected
lBy The Associated Press.l

NEW YORK. n. Y. March %. -
Little Miss Dillon. clerk in the
Coney Island branch Of the Brooklyn
Boro Gas company twenty two years
ago, has become President Mary F..
Dillon, head Of that S5,OO0.000 cor
peration and probably the only wom-
an president Of a gas company in the
United States.
Elected yesterday, Miss Dillon to-
day has the direction of more than
500 workers serving nearly 10000
customers in Brooklyn. Elected at
the same time to work with her. were
Helen s. Steers. who will act as treas
urer and assistant secretary, and
Mary b. Armstrong. who becomes see
retary and assistant treasurer of the
company.
Miss Dillon has been vice president
and general manager Of the company
since December 81. 1924. After her
return from Europe last year, where
she inspected public utility compan-
les. she was honored by the Coney
Island chamber Of commerce for her
efforts to increase efficiency in pub
lie utility corporations.
Miss Dillon is the wife Of Henry
Farber, a wholesale coal dealer. but
retains her maiden name TO avoid
confusion TO customers. She does
not believe in sex warfare, or that
women are TO succeed men in the
administration Of industry.
This country is expending 50
quickly there certainly is room for
both sexes" she says.
She sees special place for women
in business, 10 "humanize business"
and to handle customers cas- a wom-
en- handles them
Sentiment is necessary in bust
ness" is one of Miss Dillon's pro-
nouncements "A woman realizes
this where 4 man may not"
81 am not welded to mybusiness
career" she says. 81 have a perfect
ly good husband. and the fact that
now head a large corporation does
not interfere with my home life at
all. It's just matter of arrange
ment with friend husband"