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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
INVESTIGATE
RIO PROJECTS
Mexico Plans Irriga-
ton From Salado,
Rio Grarnde


MEXICO CITY. Nov. i.-Thc lat
ter part Of this week technical
commission viii leave here for the
state OF Nucvo Leon TO study two
great irrigation projects involving
the waters of the Rio Grande and
the Rio Salada, the latter passing
through large part OF the state 81
Nuevo Leon. A station for measuring
the flow of both rivers has been es-
tahiished and a considerable amount
Of data has already been collected
in connection with the workehe comV
mission will undertake. Several mil
lion pcsos will be expended by the
federal government on this project.
II ii proves feasible, and thousands
OF acres vii be developed.
The necessary negotiations with
the United States in connection with
the Nuevo Leon project will be ham
died by another commission which
is now making the necessary studies
relative to an equitable division OF
the waters Of the Rio Crande and
Colorado rivers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
COMMENTS ON
CITY PROGRESS

brownsville is developing into a
city Of metropolitan airs" was the
expression today Of NJ. W. Baker Of
Houston. district passenger agent
for the Wabash railway. who IL in
the city on mis- first visit i'm several
months.
standing 1T the Travellers Hotel.
one sees splendid structures on
every hand. either built. or nearing
completion. The new passenger sta
tion district will certainly make a
splendid showing for the city" Mr.
Baker said.
Mr. Baker has just returned from
St. Louis where he attended nm an
niyersary celebration OF the Wabash.
the line being in it, eighty eighth
year
We are now putting in i2D-pound
rails between ST. Louis and Chi
cago." he said. "and soon the Wa
bash tracks aud equipment will have
no superior anywhere.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
OFFICERS HUNT
SAFE BLOWERS
Zavalla County Bank
At Crystal City
Burglarized

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Nov. 4.l lHr
Bexar county Officers are patrol
ling roads south and west Of san An
tonic IN an attempt to capture three
safe blowers who early Thursday blew
two safes and later ransacked the
Zavalla County Bank at Crystal City.
escaping with approximately 50, 900 in
money and liberty bonds.
The Scott Pegucs Mercantile COM
panv was the first place robbed. The
safe crackers blew the safe. taking
$500 in cash and $4,000 in liberty
bonds. From there they visited the
Mayhem Lumber company where they
robbed the safe Of $50. The Zavaila
County Gank at C.ystal C ity ~ be-
lieved 10 have been the last place
visited
Unable 70 blow the safe. they ran
sacked the cash drawers Of nm unde-
termined amount.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
SPECTACULAR
fire MENACES
ENTIRE FIELD
Chemicals, Mud And
Steam Used to Pre-
vent Spread; Believ-
ed Under Control

BEAUMONT. Tex. Nov. 4.--lPi--
Men. chemicals. mud, and steam bat
tied for hours today TO subdue cell
umns Of fire from two oil gushers
which threatened 70 destroy Spindle
Top field. near here.
Two men were slightly injured Aix
wooden derricks destroyed, and two
steel towers melted, and the fire was
still burning ut noon though appAr-
emily under sufficient control 70
prevent il from spreading TO other
wells. One of the wells choked up,
extinguishing the blaze In il.
A spark. igniting "a gust OF Gas
from a well known a. L. and N. N.
No. So, started the blaze az this well
came in a gusher-
Wind whipped the great celumns
OF flame as Beaumont firemeu
fought 20 save the field.
Fire originating al spindle TOP
early this morning swept the field.
with two gushers. famed BY north
wind, whipping tall columns of fire
around adjoining derrick tops. City
firemen, with pumping equipment
and supported by hundreds Of fisld
workers battled to prevent further
spread OF the flames. No estimate
Of probable loss could be obtained.
other than Il lit will run INTO many
thousands.
With its flow increasing hourly.
Rio Bravo's $. +. and n. o. No. 20
sent up a massive tower OF fire
Field officials held N brief confer
ence and promptly ordered all wood
en- derricks in the immediate vicI-
nifty rnzed after two had been burn
ed 70 the ground, threatening to car
ry the fire across the road. Emer-
gency requess for chemicals with
which TO combat the blaze were sent
out. Two refineries at Port Arthur
rendered their entire supply and N
big shipment came from Houston by
special express.
Mud dams were hastily started
when the flow increased in the new
gusher. IL appearing the well would
flow were more oil than was being
consumed by the flames. Fire lines
were moved back hundred yards,
giving werkmen ample room ns they
arranged to demolish other wooden
derricks.
After having burned for six hours,
three wooden derrieks had been de-
stroyed. three others razed and two
steel well towers melted down.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
DAVIS LOSES
IN LIBEL SUIT

TOPEKA. Kans.. Nov. i.-.lTi The
five million dollars libel suit of cx-
governor Jonathan VI. Davis against
the Kansas City Journal Post has
been decided in favor Of the news
paper which first published charges
that the former governor gold par
dons.
An order signed by Judge John
&. Pollock az the United States dis
trict court Finding the issues in
this case in favor Of the defend
ants was filed today with the
clerk Of the court here. The order
was dated September % five weeks
before the election in which Davis
was defeated while seeking 20 re-
turn to the governors chair.
Judge Pollock assessed court
costs against Davis.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
Attorneys Confident
OF Norris AcquittaI

AUSTIN. Tex, Nov. 4.-dPi-A fair
and impartial jury is the only thing
the attorneys for Or. Frank Norris
of For Worth are looking for and if
they get 1t they have no fears as to
the result ~ the trial ~ their client
for the killing Of Dexter Chiprs.
Fcrt Worth iumberman, Dayton Mos
cs Of Fort Worth told the Associ-
ated Press today.
he said, 1--WE believe fair and
impartial jury viii be obtained -
Travis county," to where the ease
has been transferred.
Mr.. Moses expects To confer with
Judge James r. Hamilton of the
Travis county criminal district court
later IN the day As to the setting Of
the trial.
h pr. Nrskis and Marvin simpson Of
Fort Wo- p, attorney, also are here
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04

JACQUES FOURNER
GRANTED RELEASE

NEW YORK, Nov. d.-iPb-Jacqnc
Fournier, veteran first baseman or
the Brooklyn Nationals and nAjor
Lacquer for thirteen years. has beea
released Internationally. the club
announced today. ut his own request.
Fournier. now in St. Louis. In
formed the Brooklyn club that he
had wonderful opportunity" Co
manage a ball club but did not dis
closa any details.
His unconditional release, TO which
he was entitled as ten year man.
was granted ty President Manager
Wilbert Robinson after obtaining
waivers on the veteran.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
MEXICAN REBEL
BAND DEFEATED

MEXICO CITY. Nov. s.-UP)-An-
noHncrment was made III the presi-
Dental office today that reAl-ei
band. acpded ~ "Tirso Uurrola.
chief Of tho Enirhts % Columbus IN
the state of Durango. has been de-
fcated ~ Arrovc De Aqua by fed
eral soldiers. Ten members Of the
band were killed and several of their
families captured. Gurrola escaped
accompanied by ten of his followers.
The announcement asserts that
Gurrola revolted a month. ago in pro-
test against the governments re-
-ligious laws.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
DENIES SEEING
}DEFENDANTS
Witness In Hall-Mills
Case Refuses to be
Sensational

SOMERNlLLE, N. J.. Nov. 4.-tPl
"A catcgoric denial that he saw any
Of the three defendants in DeRus-
se's lane the night the Rev. Edward
Wheeler hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills
are supposed to have been murdered
was made in the Hall-MiIls murder
trial today by Ralph ". NJ. GorsIine.
vestryman in DIR. Halls church.
Gorslinc. said BY the prosecution
TO be one of it's chief witnesses. told
in a low but calm voice now he had
gone into the lane in an automobile
with Miss Catherine Fastall. also Of
New Brunswick, about 10 o'clock on
the night W the murder.
As soon as they got into the lane
he said. he turn I'd out the lights Of
his automobile. A few minutes later
he heard four shots and then means
from 4 woman.
Well, what did YOU 40 Special
Prosecutor Simpson asked.
We stayed there for about five
minutes longer" Gorsline said.
Did you see anyonc?"
No"
''"N hiN NNu HtAT AilAt
One shot, then screams. three
shots and then this woman's moans.-
Did you know Mrs. Mills 2"
Yes"
Didn't see herr"
NO"
~Dr. HALE"
Mo-
WAY don't you cut your throat
like you did in the grand jury
room 2"
This Senator Simpson explained
referred to a gesture Gorsline was
reported to have made In the pres,
cnce Of one of the grand jurors.
DO YOU deny that you told re-
porters on Thursday last that you
had seen shadowS?"
~ do.
You never saw Mrs. Mills throat
cut?"
No.
DO you deny that you said you
saw Henry Stevens in the lane that
night when this shooting and throat
cutting was going ont"
II do"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
VIII Recommend
Reduction Of Tax

CHICAGO. Nov. 1.-The Chicago
Daily News today printed n news
story saying that Martin u. Mad.
den. chairman Of the appropriations
committee of the house Of repre-
sertatives and watch dog Of the
federal treasury" was Of the opinion
that taxes on next years incomes
will be cut between 100000, 900 and
$400. 100000.
~ am certain that another reduc-
tion can bc made and I will recon-
mend a. ~ ! did the last one." the
Daily News quoted the congressman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
HAINES LOSES
HOUSTON JOB

HOUSTON. Nov. d---tEf--An-
nouncement today said that the di-
rectors mad relieved Col. III. III.
Haines. recent republican candidate
FER governor, as manager OF the
Houston Chamber OF Commerce.
Roy Miller. of Corpus Christi. Is
said to he the choice OF the direct
ors for rhe post.
MIR. Miller declared over long dis
tance telephone that he hid not been
offered she post.
Colonel Htines had not been of
ficiallv told Of his removal from
the chamber MN
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BELIEVE ROBBERS
START DEPOT FIRE

SAN JUAN, Texas. Nov. 4.-Of-
ficials Of the Missouri Pacific Lines
are today investigating the cause Of
the. fire which late Tuesday night
completely destroyed the depot at
this place. An examination Of the
ruins disclosed that the safe door
had been torn from its hinges and
all contents DESTROYED. II is believed
to have been the work Of ycggs who
fired the building to hide their
crime.
The entire buildings with ell its
contents was destroyed. and no esti-
mate of the loss has been made. Sew
eral trunks belong.n to parties here
and at rharr were destroyed. as was
also quantity Of freight
thorough investigation w:il be
made. rail officials state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
FORMER TREASURY
OFFICIAL Is DEAD

RICHMOND. Ca. Nov. 4.--t#g--
John Skalton Williams, Virginia fl
nancier and rail organizer who
came into national prominence dur
ing a stormy career during Presi-
dent Wilson's administration died
here today Of heart failure.
Stricken on Tuesday with what
appeared 70 be q minor illness, Mr..
Williams suffered stroke early to-
day which which he died almost i'm
stantly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
Aimee Asserts She
Will Welcome Trial
Conspiracy Charge

Los ANGELES. Nov. 4-Aimee
Semple Mcpherson. evangelist. to-
cey welcomed her forthcoming trial
on criminal conspiracy charges as wv
opportunity 70 win absolute vindi-
cation for herself and her mother.
Mrs. Minnie Kennedy. who II W.
defendant
The wealthy AnRelus Temple ras-
tor, her mothcr. and Mrs. Lorraine
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
Both'Drys'and'W
are Claiming Victory
in Tuesday Elections

WASHINGTON. Nov. 4. jPi The
usual haze inherent in prohibition As
a political issue clOudcd the Outcome
in Tuesdays elections with tn result
that victory was claimed today bv
leaders Of both wet and dry forces.
The election. in the opinion of SEN
ator Ergc. republican. New Jersey,
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Snow and Rain
Fall At Lubbock

LUBBOCK. Tex, Nov. 1874
light misty slcet accompanied by
cold wind from the north fell over
Lubbock county early this morning.
with temperatures at the lowest
point registering 33.
Snow fell In the eastern part OF
the county near Idalou. and the
ground was al1.oat white.
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Panhandle Has
Light Snow Storm

AMARILLO, Tex, Nov. 4.--tlPl--
Amarillo and this section Of the PAN
handle awoke today to find a thin
cbyering of snow on the ground, and
cifnejng 10 tree limbs. But it melted
rapidly -as the temperature gradually
climbed upward from the 3s mark,
70 which il desee71sa last night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
ARIZONA RACE CLOSE

PHOENIX. Ariz, Nov 4.--tPl-Ad-
ditional tabulation cf belated re-
turns from Tuesdays election in
Altoona Jailed 70 determine the out
come Of the gubernatorial race be-
tween Governor &. W. =. Hunt,
democrat. and r. s. Clark, republi-
can. although Hunt still held the
lead lie has maintained since early
yesterday. The count III 402 OF the
484 precincts showed Hunt 39.l00;
CLARK 1856.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
Women's Rights
Granted In Full

MELBOURNE. Australia, Nov. 4.
--tPe-A bill comforting sex equal
ity on women today was adopted by
the legislative assembly OF We
toria.
The bill removes all sex disquaii-
fications in thcs way of women hold
ing public office ar entering the
professions. Women we're given suf-
frase In 1905.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
SNOW AND RAIN
In NORTH TEXAS

WICHITA FALLS. Nov. 4.-.Pl-
Snow and rain was reported early
today from Texline t0 Memphis and
with cicudy skies the whole north
western part of the Panhandle is
expecting more precipitation
+. Texline reported temperature Of
33. Amarillo sc and Childress 80.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
NEW MEXICO REPUBLICAN

ALBE2KuEQuE. n. NJ. Nov. A.
APi-With actual figures by pre-
cincts still lacking. but reports on
maiorities in Tuesdays election
practically complete, from all coun-
ties in the state. r. q. Dillon, re-
publican. early today appeared 10
have been elected governor with q
majority of 1000 over his demo
cratic opponent, Governor A. 7. Han
nett
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KHFss wITHDRAYs SUIT

DETROIT. Nov. 4.--tP9-S Sebastian
=. krpss. chair store operator. to-
,'r~ vjthdvow his divorce action
filed several months ago IN circuit
court here against DNris Mercer
Kreaeds, his second wife.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
Swedish Princess
Is Married Today

/ STOCKHOLM, Sweden. Nov. A.
PIN the presence Of the croved
leads OF four altos. Princess Astrid,
10 year old niece of King Gustav Of
Iweden. was married today to Crown
Prince Leopold, the Belgian heir APP
Mayor ca6 f'indhAgen of Stockholm
|fficiatcs9 at the cisiliceremotiy. which
[ill he,foIEowed bv on ceclesiastlehf
&eddine IN Brussels. the Belgian cap-
tal, next yednesdaysee 49, rs
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
Prisoners and Guards Battle
ELECTIONS
EMERSON LEADING

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. Nov. 4.-tRl-
Frank q. Emerson. republican. lead
ing BY I ,240 votes with G2l precincts
Of the 6s5 tabulated was considered
ny political leaders today rs certain
Of victory over Governor Nellie
Tailor Ross ia the Wyoming guber-
race.
Emerson had 34,3T3 and Governor
Ross 33 i33- No statements how
ever. have been issued BY the head
quarters Of the two parties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
GETS SMALL MAJORITY.

san FRANCISCO, Nov. 4.-Ihc
referendum proposal ID repeal the
Wright Act. CALIFORNIA; dry enforce
ment statute, had bare majority Of
1872 at $3.50 "A. M. Returns from
5.9ll Of the states S.5l2 precincts
gave: for repeal 373.790: against
gI5D4S
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04

River Forecast A
The river will continue 40 fall mod
erately fast from San Benito On
down.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04

DULUT. Minn.--- You're the worst
husband In the world" said The co1rt
TO j N. Shea, who stole and rnwnad
washing his wife had taken I'm t0l
buy food.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-04
WEATHER u

For Brownsville and the Lower Hio
Grande Valley: Occasional rains this
afternoon, tonight and probably FRI
day; colder tonight. Moderate 10
fresh noftherly winds on west coast-
For East Texas: Partly cloudy to
cloudy tonight and Friday: local
rains in south portion; colder tonight
except in southeast portion. Modar-
ate 70 fresh northcrly winds on the
coast.
Daily River Bulletin
Einnd prnnnnA "a VI QA KIr
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WOMAN LIVES TO log
BEIFAsT-Miss Rarhel Michael
died a. the oro Of icG.
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Daily River Bulletin

Flood Present = TT. "a Hl
Stage Stage ChnR. nnsr
Evening star., 1926-03-31

| Lady Astor and the other women
members have long been wearing be-
coming but very quiet attire when
in the House.
Lady Astor. who had theater en-
GaCement, was eager to hear an i'm
pcrtant debate, but did not have time
TO go home and change after listening
to the discussion. She was eager to
! avoid attracting attention and instead
of tripping in by the main entrance
as she does usually slipped in quietly
by side door and sat on back
seat under the shadow of the gallery.
The bright opera coat, however,
caught the eye of the commoners and
for few moments considerably affect
ed proceedings.
Evening star., 1926-03-31

The difference is between the seal
Of 1893, which the State still uses, and
the seal of modern invention.
Sealing wax is rolled into thin
waters when Georgias s seal is made
ready for operation. Gilt paper, cut
circular in form, the exact size of the
die, with serrated edges, next is laid
upon each side of the wax fer. AT
the same time, ribbons are Inserted
between the wafer and the paper disks.
The wafer then is placed between the
plates of the die and stamped tightly,
leaving the devices imprinted on either
side of the soft wax and revealed. like
an engraving, on the gilded paper.
This is attached by narrow ribbons to
Evening star., 1926-03-31

Wayburn. who has directed the dane
ing in 500 Broadway shows,
This he attributes to the more rigid
requirements of audiences and the re-
sultant necessity of real talent and
proper training on the part of the
girls.
why. today more ability is required
of chorus girl than was demanded of
a principal five years ago" he said.
'"The modern chorus is highly trained
and in many musical comedies each
member Is really a solo dancer.
with so many girls seeking places
1t is only natural that the best trained
are selected. The training is more ex-
pensive than formerly. which may ex-
Evening star., 1926-03-31

plain why many families well fixed
financially are represented in the cho-
rus.
missing. for the type of girl that gave
it had name virtually has been elimi-
mated through the strict requirements.
Logically. this improvement in condi.
tions has materially lessened the oppo-
sition of our better families to their
daughters going onthe stage"
The director who trained Marilyn
Miller, Ruth Laird, Ann Pennington
Gilda Gray, Claire Luce. Fred and
Adele Astaire. Oscar Shaw and many
other Broadway stars predicts the cho-
rus girls Of the future will be faced
with even greater requirements.
Evening star., 1926-03-31

the document of State, forming what
is known as a wax pendant
Although legislation was passed in
1868 to have the seal re-engraved, it
was never done, and now the law is
dead on the statute books.
The exact origin of the seal is not
known, although State records indi-
cate a belief that it was designed by
Charles Fraser, 16year-old South
Carolinian, in competition arranged
by Gov. James Jackson, the prize be-
ing $50.
Evening star., 1926-03-31
20 MINUTES REQUIRED
TO ATTACH GEORGIA SEAL
1909 Variety Takes Complicated
Work to Do Job Properly.
Never Re-Engraved.
BY the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
ATLANTA. Ga, March 3f.-Twenty
minutes are required for An expert to
attach the great seal of Georgia to a
document. Only a couple of seconds
are necessary for the process in other
States.
Evening star., 1926-03-31
STANDARDS OF CHORUS
HIGHER, SAYS WAYBURN
Director Declares Girls Are Better
Trained and More Tai
ented Today.
By the Associated Press.

by lne Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 31.--Chorus
girls of today are of a much higher
type and from better families than
those of the old days, believes Ned
Evening star., 1926-03-31
LADY AST0R'S EVENING
GOWN DISTURBS HOUSE
Commons, Used to Sedate Clothes
of Women Members, Surprised
as She Enters Chamber.
by the Associated Press.

LONDON, March 31-Lady Astor
gave the dignitied House of Commons
q, shock one evening recently when
she appeared in evening dress and
wearing an opera cloak. The costume
attracted much attention because
Evening star., 1926-03-31

Toasting bread converts the starch
into more easily digested substance,
dextroSe
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
BARRY ID RETURN AND HUNT FLAWS
Building Expert to Resume
 Inspection Of Buildings

Engineer Vincent Barry of New Haven, consultant for the building department, will be in the city again next week for the purpose of giving study to the mode of construction employed in several buildings, sus- pected of being too weak to carry loads now imposed on columns. beams, supports and foundations.
 Inspector A. N. Rutherford is pre- pairing a report to the building con- mission relative to the first of series of inspections on suspected buildings, one of which was ordered repaired immediately. and the re- mainins two following ratification by the building board.
 An unexpected effect of the inves- tigation has been a flood of inquiries at the office of the inspector by per- sons who are apprehensive of a col lapse in a building in which they are employed. are doing business or re- side. Mortgage holders and others desirous of protecting pencuniary in- terests have also made inquiries in numbers.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
ON POLICE BLOTTER

Mrs. Harriet Hargreaves of Bel den street notified the police at PAS this morning that someone was proving about her home.
 William K. Gieselbrath of Main street reported the theft of a police dog from his automobile in the rear of 16S Arch street.
 Stanley Pierkowski of A Orange street notified the police at 7:55 Sat urday evening that water pipe had burst in the street opposite his home.
 Earl w. Turgeon of 296 Arch street reported at 12:30 Saturday night that his automobile had struck and damaged the traffic post at the corner of Main and East Main streets.
 Edward Campbell of 45 Overlook avenue reported that a dog owned by MT. Lawinsky of Oakland avenue had bit him.
 A truck owned by Joseph Arbour of this city and driven by John Evanowski of Westfield district. Mid dletown, sunk into the soft earth in front of 175 South Main street, where a subway was recently install- ed, leaving deep depression, last night. Warning lights were placed pending repairs.