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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07
Christmas Toys Lost
In Marion, Ind, Fire

MARION. Ill. Dec 7.-tP1-Fire,
starting in the basement Of five and
ten cent store. today threatened for a
time a section Of the retail district.
Loss was estimated ut S400, 900.
Big stocks OF Christmas supplies
Destroyed and $50 women clerks were
thrown out OF employment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07
FLIGHT DATE IS
NOW DECEMBER 70

WASHINGTON. d. C., Dec. T.
Rl-Thc start Of the army's Pan
American flight from San Amp
tonic. Texas, originally set for
december Is. has been definitely
fixed for December 90.
4he delay was ordered by Ma
jor General Patrick, chief Of the
army air corps in order that gas
and oil supplies for use BY the
4. fliers could be delivered on or he
fore their arrival to points in
Central America and Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07
Dollar Line Ship
Causes IL Deaths

SHANGHAI, Dec. T.--lPl-The
Dollar Liner President McKinlsey
crashed into kharf here today
while clearing for Hong Kong. over
turning and wrecking several junks
and sampans. IL Is believed dozen
coolies were drowned.
The liner was only slightly DAM
aged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07
2 Killed in Battle.
in Chicago Suburbs

CHICAGO. ILL.,. Dec. 7.--tPl-Police
and posses from dozen west side
suburbs participated in an attack
with gas bombs and guns on the
freight car stronghold Of foreign
track workers in Il desolate railroad
yard early today after two men. one
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07
Today in Washington

Congress meets at noon.
Oil conspiracy trial halts because
Of illness Of +. L. Doheny.
President Coolidge sends annual
message to congress.
House adjourns after hearing
Presidents message to show respect
for memory Of "Unclc Joe" Cannon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07
DALLAS GAS co. SOLD

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 7.-fPl--
Sale Of the Dallas Gas Corporation
to v. v. Powelson Of New York was
announced here today by Henry G.
Morris. vice-president and general
manager Of the company. The price
was not made public.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07
Would Repeal World
Court Ratification

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Dec. T.--tFl-
Senator Trammel Of Florida today
made good his threat to introduce a
resolution for repeal Of the senate's
ratification Of the World Court pro
tocol.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07
LUTHERAN MINISTER DIES

HOND0. Tex. Dec. ~ tPl-The
Rev. "A. Falkenberger. T7. for fifty
years n Lutheran minister in Texas.
died nj his home here late Monday
and will be buried Wednesday after
noon. His widow. two daughters and
six sons survive him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07
S25,0O0,000 Capital
Added to N. Y. Bank

NEW YORK, N. r., Dec. 7.--tPl-
The National City Bank Of New York,
the country's largest commercial
banking institution. today voted to in
crease IL capital from $5o.000.000. TO
SIS, 100000
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07
IL Tentative Jurors
Selected at Canton

CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 7.--tPf-
Twelve tentative jurors--seven men
and five women had been chosen to-
day in the trial Of Patrick Eugene
McDermott, charged with the kill
ing Of Don 4. Mellett, Canton pub
Usher.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower Rio
Grandc Valley: Mostly cloudy to-
night and Wednesday. probably with
showers; not much change in temper
ature.
For East Texas: Occasional rains
tonight and Wednesday. Moderate
southerly winds on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07
MANY PERISH
INCOLD WAVE
IN NORTHEAST
Ice Blockades Threat
en- to Tie Up Ship
ping For Winter In
Lakes, Rivers

ST. JOHNS. ". r.. Dec. 7.-tPl-
Eight lives were lost when the
schooner Ella ". Rudolph was
driven ashore at Brook Cove. near
Catalina during the height Of n
storm last night. Duke Black
wood. son of the owner OF the
vessel managed 90 reach shore to-
day and reported the disaster.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07
President Says
Shun Price-Fixing

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. ..-.41-
Some form of temporary tax relief.
and "a sound solution" If possible. Of
Continued on page two.)
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River Forecast
There will be no material change
in the river.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07
JUCO-SLAVIA
CABINET OUT
Italian-Albania Pact
Reported Cause
OF Action

BELGRADE. Jugo-Slavia. Dee. T.
tPi-Jugo- -Slavia's cabinet. headed By
Nikola Ouzounovitch. resigned today
The resignation is considered q direct
outgrowth Of the signature Of the re
cent Italio-Albanian treaty. which i
looked upon here as virtually isolat-
ing Jugo-Slavia.
Foreign Minister Ninchitch is quot
cd in the press as saying that the
cabinets act was planned for the pur-
rose Of calling the attention Of all
Europe TO the new and grave situa-
tion."
The newspaper Politica says il
learns from an unconfirmed source in
Scutari that the Italio-Albamian trea-
ty. announced as one Of friendship
and security, contains Il secret mill
tary clause binding it 10 defend the
present Albanian government under
any circumstances and also clause
permitting the creation Of Italian ma
val bases in Albania.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07

GENEVA, Dec. 7.-tAf-The resig-
nation Of Foreign Minister Nitchitch
Of Jugo- -Slavia and his reported de-
nunciation Of the Italo-Albanian trea-
ty which was signed recently. has
caused sensation in League Of Ma
tion circles. M. Ninchitch was presi-
dent Of the assembly Of the League.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-07
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN

Flood Present "a Hr. % Hr.
Stage Stage CHING. Grain
Evening star., 1926-10-01
FLEE
SWOLLEN RIVERS
Threatened Flood Drives
Farmers and Live Stock
From Valley.


FORT SMITH Ark, October l.
Threatened floods last night were
driving farmers in the Arkansas and
Poteau River bottoms to seek safety
on higher levels with live stock and
equipment.
Recent rains In the lowlands Of Ok
lahoma drained by the two streams.
which flow together at Fort Smith,
have swollen both rivers and brought
the Arkansas to food stage. Wealth
err Bureau officials in sending out
warnings to inhabitants of the men
aced area predicted a stage here Of
"a to 25 feet today. Flood stage is
22 feet.
The flood will be Of short dura-
ton, bureau officials here believe, and
will conflne itself to the territory
from the mouth of the Neosho River
near Fort Gibson, Okla, $50 miles
west. to a point downstream 55 miles
west of Fort Smith.
The extent and damage of the food
will depend upon rainfall tonight.
Increased cloudiness and probable
showers were forecast. which hast
ened the move OF the inhabitants.
Rainfall within the past three days
has averaged 5 inches. Corn and cot
ton are threatened by the overflow
The Arkansas rose rapidly yesterday.
Thursdays stage showed q rise OF
96 feet since Wednesday.
Evening star., 1926-10-01
BRETT, HERO OF JUNGLE TALE,
URGED AS NAME FOR CIR RAFFE
Other Children Suggest Hi-Collar, Polka
Dots, Everett and Skihi, Because His
Neck Must Nearly Reach to Sky.

II am 10 years DID," writes Barbara
Livingston, 1lS F street southeast,
land very interested in the name for
the baby giraffe. My aunt read your
story, THE Misty Pathway and told
me much about the African jungles,
where our new baby giraffe came
from. Why not name him Brett
after the noble hero Of your story?
l think that would be a dandy name
for him."
u want to name our giraffe Necko
because he is most all neck writes
Bainbridge Crist. jr., 8 years old, 1923
Sixteenth street.
Gertrude II. Robertson. 9 years
old, Warrenton, Va. says. II want you
10 name the baby giraffe that is COM
ing to the Zoo Hi-Collar."
THE name l thought of for the
giraffe Mr.. Mann is sending for the
Zoo is Skihi,' writes Ethel Mary Mel
son. 9 years old. 4025 New Hampshire
avenue THE reason l call him that
is because his neck is so long and
high that 1t almost reaches the sky.
am very glad Mr.. Mann is sending
the giraffe and l am sure l will have
much more fun at the Zoo. I am Won
dering what the giraffe will eat be-
cause yesterday when [ was feeding
the elephant some peanuts I discov-
cred he would eat paper sacks
Don't you think 'Evanett' would
be a good name for our giraffe?" asks
Kathleen Ca rter. IL years old. 115 x
Evening star., 1926-10-01
Mud WINS Street
AID BY DOIJC|IERTY
Pledges Conduit Road I'M
provement Support After
Trip Through Mire.

The Conduit Road Citlzens' Asso-
citation last night was promised The
support Of Commissioner Proctor L.
Dougherty in its movement for street
improvements III that section. follow
ing the Commissioner encounter
with mud while EN- route To the Com
munity Church TO address the meet
ing of the organization.
Difficulty was encountered by the
commissioners chauffer in navigat
ing the muddy approach to the meet
ing. and Mr.. Dougherty stated his
experience convinced nm OF tne neto
for improvements.
Cooperation Of the ASSOCIATION IN
the study of the proposed site for
the new farmers market was asked
for bv the Commissioners, who also
sought the orga niZatiOn'S assistance
in handling the problems confronting
the Commissioners in other matters.
Mr.. Dougherty outlined the District S
relations with Maryland and Virginia
in the development OF the metropoll-
tan area.
The association adopted Il resolu-
t.on requesting the District govern
ment TO lay Il cinder path along Con
fuit road rs an aid to school children
Winter. The public utilities commit
tee of the association will take up
with Maj. w. l.. Y. Coveil, Assistant
Engineer Commissioner, complaints
that the gas company has failed to eX-
tend gas mains to many dwellings, in
the Potomac Heights area.
The a~,.r:ati0n supported plans for
the great boulevard along Conduit
road and Potomac avenue to Great
Fails and along the chesapeake and
ohio Canal 10 Cumberland. Md.
It was pointed out that new
school size for Potomac Heights was
out "f the question at presem. Al
though funds for a site had been ap.
propriated, its selection had been de-
ferred because of the limitation on
purchase price.
tn Met: Ap:.,i:"E Police force was
commended for the bravery ana 10y
atty of Policeman Leo *. Busch. who
was killed ia Il battle with guHmen.
and wishes were extended for the re
coNery OF Frank Ach. who was
wounded il the same fight.
Each member Of the association
WAS presented TO Commissioner
Dougherty at a reception after the
meeting by r. +. Adams. president
of the civic organization.
Evening star., 1926-10-01
DC. POST OFFICE TO HELP
CORRECT MAILING LISTS
Firms Using Mails to Reach Ad-
vertisers offered Aid at
Nominal Costs.

Postmaster W. NJ. Mooney today
made his annual appeal to merchants
who employ direct -bymail advertis-
ing to bring their mailing lists up 10
date.
At the same time Mr.. Mooney in
formed the large business houses that
arrangements have been made by the
Post Office Department to have mail
ing lists corrected and brought up 10
date at nominal cost, and they are
invited to take this up with him
"ObsOlete mailing lists" declared
the postmaster, Involve unnecessary
expenses to the mailer in printing and
postage. cause delay in delivery and
much unnecessary handling 10y the
postal service and generally result
in the return of large quantities OF
unbelievable matter 10 the advev-
tisar."
Evening star., 1926-10-01
HAMPDEN-S ALUMNI
ORGANIZED IN CAPITAL
r. P Irving President of Local
Chapter-College Second Oldest
In Virginia.

Organization of a local chapter of
the Alumni Association of Hampden-
Sidney College. Prince Edward County,
Va, was effected yesterday afternoon
at a meeting in the University Club.
r. p. Irving of this city was elected
presiden4 Of the chapter and Lieut..
Comdr. Luther Sheldon, jr., L. S. N,
secretary-treasurer.
The meeting resulted from a visit
here of DIR. Charles w. Dabney,
former president of the University Of
Tennessee and of the University of
Cincinnati and an alumnus of Hamp-
den-Sidney. DR.. Dabney Is touring
the country in the interest of the
movement to revive the institutions
alumni organization.
Hampden- Sidney. founded in 1775.
is the second oldest college in Vir-
ginia. 1t has played an important
part in the history Of that State and
of the Nation. Many Of its graduates
have reached places of prominence In
the country'S life.
Alumni of the college in Washing
ton have been requested to send their
names to Comdr. Sheldon at the Navy
Department.
Evening star., 1926-10-01
WILL DECORATE TOMB.
G. A. R. to Honor 2,111 Unknown
Dead Of Civil War.

In accordance with the terms OF a
resolution adopted by the fifty eighth
annual encampment of the Depart
ment of the Potomac, Grand Army of
the Republic. on February 90 of this
year, the Grand Army Of the Republic
and It's aAxiliaries Will decorate the
tomb Of all unknown dead heroes
of the Civil War, at Arlington Nation
al Cemetery, Sunday afternoon at
$50 o'clock.
The resolution adopted by the Grand
Army Of the Republic specified that
the organization should go to the
cemetery one day each month and
"reverentially, with appropriate cere-
money, decorate the tomb" which is
but a short distance from the super
intendent's headquarters. Since
Easter Sunday of'thiS year the cere-
mony OF placing a wreath on the
tomb has been faithfully observed on
the first Sunday OF each month.
Evening star., 1926-10-01
MRS. EDGERT0N TAKES
DIXIE FORESTRY POST
Agricultural Department Worker
for 18 Years Named Under
New mississippi law

Mrs Daisy y. Fdeerton, an em-
ploye OF the Department of Agricul-
ture for the past is years, has been
appointed. state forestry supervisor OF
schools At Jackson. Miss. Mrs. Edger-
ton lett Washington today for her
new post. which has just been ere.
ated b. the Mississippi legislature.
Mrs. Edgerton was q teacher in her
native State. South Carolina, before
Joining the s.a!f o the forest Sci |tce,
Department OF Agriculture. She
served for three years in cooperative
educational work in forestry in the
public schools here, and at the re-
quest OF the Governor of South Caro-
lima conducted q forestry educational
campaign in the schools Of that State.
AT the time of her appointment to
the State position she was an editor
in the division of publication ii the
department. The staff of that divi-
sion rendered her farewell luncheon,
Evening star., 1926-10-01

street I'm sure he would be proud
and hold his head much higher, If
possible, to be named after the tallest
peak. Only a tall person could de-
serve such high honor and our long
necked giraffe Is worthy of it. Another
good name would be Polka Dots be-
cause OF the spots on his neck. Then
we could call him 'Pokey' for short.
He must poke around with his neck
for his food. 1 hope Mr.. Giraffe
doesn't go very long without a name"
Winifred Fisher, 1918 Sunderland
place. writes: II am 10 years old
and would like to help name the
giraffe, so suggest Mr.. Afric or Mr.
Gee. The G Is for Giraffe and Gentle
maEly. You need not use the Mr..
unless you want to-"
Evening star., 1926-10-01
WEST ADVANCES IN AIR.

Assistant Secretary Warner in
charge OF naval aviation gave ali
optimistic report on naval aviation
activities upon his return Yesterday
from an inspection tour Of Western
stations.
He said he was much impressed at
the interest displayed in AVIATION in
all Western cities. which are either
planning air ports or making arrange
ments to increase the size of ports
already established.
Evening star., 1926-10-01
'HICAGO N(TADLI.ES |
WELCOME Orators
lnaIistS in National and In
ernational Contests Guests
al Luncheon.
, sl Dispatch to The S.N9

o'7'<''>'' W.
! tlo AIo, C'iop'F IA group Oh
2 distinguished th3cagoans, includ-
g. Max Mason. pras:deu: Of Chi
+. ,t,o,.si,,.. ,ro r,,, 1,.iu,o,,
erc1.
No, yes Judge Ffedei1' IL be
, b, II the Illinois supreme Court.
fat Il W. Sargent president of the
tn, % and Northwestern RAILWAY.
., prcse'nt q. The luncheon given
tolav IN the Red LACQUER room
{.he Palmer House in honor OF the
n.ists 81. t..e .u.orn4,.0Dal Orator
Evening star., 1926-10-01
BACK ON JOB AT YALE.
John D.'s Grandson Resumes Place
at Switchboard.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, October /
UP>.-John r. Prentice. grandson of
John D. Rockefeller. is back at Yale
and once more holding down his posi-
ton as night telephone operator at
the New Haven Hospital.
Young Prentice, although the grand
son of one OF the worlds richest men.
is working his way through the uni
versity, where he now is junior. A
year ago he was awarded a poor
mans scholarship at Xalee
Evening star., 1926-10-01
EXCHANGE PRISONERS.

Rear Admiral Latimer reported to
the Navy Department yesterday that
commanders of the government and
Liberal troops in Nicaragua had met
I'm conference aboard his flagship and
worked out plans for an exchange
of prisoners TO take place Saturday.
The conference was a result of the
recent armistice between the Mica
raRuan factions.
Evening star., 1926-10-01
LUNCHRO0M SUED.
Woman ASKS $4,000 for Injuries
From Collapsing Chair.

The collapse OF a chair al the lunch
room of Herbert's. Inc. March Is.
forms the basis OF two suits. totaling
s20, 600 filed yesterday against the
corporation IN the District Supreme
Court Mrs. Lula V kendrick wants
Sl5.o0G for injuries sustained when a
patron of the place and while sitting
on the chair. Her husband. Henry n
l\endriCk. asks an additional $4,000
for the loss of services of his wife
and for the expense incident to her
injuries Both plaintiffs are repre-
sented by Attorneys Newmyer q
King,
Evening star., 1926-10-01
SIXTEEN AUTOS STOLEN.
Two Cars Later Are Found Aban.
doned on Streets.

Sixteen reports. telling of the theft
of Is automobiles. poured into the of
fire of Detective Ira keck, acting
night chief of detectives, last night, a
against three the previous night.
Before daybreak two of the cars had
been accounted for--found abandoned
on the streets Police expressed conf
dsncs In the recovery Of the othsx -.
Evening star., 1926-10-01
SMITH REMOVES
ACCUSED OFFICIALS
Governor Acts on Report of
Supreme Court Justice in
Saratoga Case.

ALBANY. y. Y, October l.--Ciov.
District Attorney Charles =. Andrus
and Sheriff Arthur c.. Wilmot of Sara
toga County.
The order was based on reCommen-
dations of Supreme Court Justice
Christopher j. Heffernan uf Amster-
dam. who, as special commissioner APP
pointed by the governor, recently
heard charges of neglect Of duty filed
against the two officials for permitting
wide open" gambling in Saratoga
Springs. Or. Arthur c.. Leonard, COM
missioner of public safety of Saratoga
Springs, the third man named in the
charges. resigned from office after
Justice Heffernan's report finding all
the defendants guilty had been served
on him by the governor
Defendants Declined Stand.
The charges were laid before Gov.
Smith in July by Peter A. Finlay,
president of the Saratoga Springs Tax
payers Association.
None of the three defendants took
the stand in his own defense and their
failure to do so was criticized by JUS
tice Heffernan In his report.
The commissioner found that gam.
bling had been conducted openly and
without hindrance in Saratoga Springs
and was going on even lin the
shadow of the courthouse" while the
hearings We're under way. lie recon-
mended that Saratoga County be re-
lieved of the communicating touch
Of the three officials.
Place Onus on Police.
Both the district attorney and the
sheriff in their replies declared that
they failed to answer the charges dur
ing the hearing because no evide noe
had been brought out showing In any
way that they were cOgnizant gam
bling was going on. They said the
procuring Of gambling evidence was
the duty of the police Of Saratoga
Springs and not Of their respective
offices.
The Indianapolis times., 1926-12-15
Best Way to Loosen
Stubborn Cough
This homemade remedy 10 wonder
for quick results. Easily and
cheaply made.

Here is a homemade syrup which
millions of people have found to be
the most dependable means of break
ing up stubborn coughs. 1t is cheap
and simple, but very prompt in action.
Under its healing, soothing influence,
chest soreness goes, phlegm loosens,
breathing becomes easier, tickling in
throat stops and you get q good
nights restful sleep. The usual
throat and chest colds are conquered
by it in "a hours or less. Nothing
better for bronchitis, hoarseness, throat
tickle, bronchial asthma or winter
coughs.
To make this splendid cough syrup,
pour 213 ounces of Pjnex into pint
bottle and fill the bottle with plain
thoroughly. If you prefer, use clarified
honey, instead of sugar syrup. Either
way, you get a full pint--a family
supply-of much better cough syrup
than you could buy ready-made for
three times the money. Keeps perfectly
and children love it.
Pinex is special and highly con-
centrated compound of genuine Nor
way pine extract and palatable guaia.
col, known the world over for it's prompt
healing effect upon the membranes.
To avoid disappointment, ask your
druggist for "212 ounces of Pinex"
with directions. Guaranteed to A
give absolute satisfaction or tA..
money promptly refunded. The Ss&,
Pinex Co, Ft. Wayne. Ind.
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il for COu9hS-A
The Indianapolis times., 1926-12-15
MANY A UTO'
NUMBERS TO
BE SPECIAL
Drivers Request Dates of
Wives Birthdays, Among
Others.

Here is how to remember your
wife's birthday.
Get your automobile license plates
with the same number as the date
and then try and remember the
month" That this scheme is in ac-
tual practice in Indiana is revealed
by requests for special license num-
bers received by James l.. Bradley
in the auto license bureau at the
Statehouse.
The time for special license appli-
cations is closed, but this year the
special numbers will total around
1000, Bradley declared.
Today the regular sale of 1927
The Indianapolis times., 1926-12-15
c. OF c. TO TAKE
!. Up C|W|CDR|VEAT
D MEETING TONIGHT
Annual Membership Banquet
Definitely Decided to
Hire 'Engineer.'

Interest in indianapolis as a civic
and Industrial center, fostered by the
Indianapolis first movement, will be
stimulated at the Chamber of Com
merce annual membership banquet
and meeting this evening.
Following the reading Of the year
ly report by Secretary John B. Reyn-
olds, the floor will be opened to sug-
gestions and discussion of plans for
the permanent civic campaign by
the members.
The original committee appointed
as group heads of the membership
drive in connection with the move
ment are: A. Kiefer Mayer, Henry L.
Dithmer, NJ. K. Foxworthy, o. b.
lies, Frank E. Gate and e. j.
Wuensch.
To Get Engineer
The question of selecting an in
dustr.al engineer to sell Indian
apolis to industries prospecting for
locations has been definitely de-
cided," Dithmer said.
m 1T remains now to select the
ght man for the job. The commit
tee already has considered several
men and possibly will come to a de-
cision tonight. We are alive to the
fact that more industries are needed
If Indianapolis plans to rank at the
forefront Of progressive cities"
Dick Miller, 1927 president Of the
chamber, stated that his position as
head of the groups would be taken
by someone else.
Definite organization plans will
be formulated tonight" Miller said.
Suggestions Made
M. X. Foxworthy, head Of one of
the groups. reported several sug
Eestions were made at a meeting
held by forty members in his di-
vision.
These suggestions are to be put
before the assembly at the member
ship meeting" he declared, but did
not disclose the nature Of the sug-
gestions made.
Recently elected 1927 officers were
installed by the board Of directors at
a noon meeting today.