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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-13
ADVENTURES
ON LAST lap
GLOBE CIRCLE
Expect to Establish
Record of 28 Days
For Round World
Trip

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. July ID
Pi-Covering distances OF the sur
face Of the globe AZ rate of speed
that even Jules Nernes could not
imagine. Edward Evans and Linton
Wells left Salt Lake City at 4:2O
this morning 10 continue a trip that
will probably break all records for
around the world travel.
They have set 2s days as the time
in which to encompass the earth, and
in order to do this they must ar
rive at the World Building in New
York BY 1929 tomorrow morning,
eastern daylight saving time. Even
though the adventures fail 70 make
the "trip on schedule they will break
the now existing record made by
John Henry Mears. Of New York. IN
1913. of 30 days. q minutes and b
seconds. Mears. however. did not
have high po@sAed aeroplanes At his
disposal.
Leaving Victoria. b. G.. early yes
,erday morning. Evans and Wells ar
rived in alt Lake City at $3.50 o'clock
last night and unable TO make i'm
mediate connections for the east,
were forced to wait until this morn
ing. when they departed on a plane
chartered from the Western Air Ex-
press, Inc.
They expect to meet Eddie Stein
son, Chicago aviator. at l0:30 o'clock
this morning at North Platte. Web.
who will pilot their plane on their
last lap around the world.
Captain Evans, who il n wealthy
Detroit banker, and Mr.. Wells,
newsr aper man started their trip on
June rs. from New York. because the
plane they had expected TO use was
out Of commission, the globe trot-
ters were forced to motor 70 Paris,
where six hours later they left on a
chartered plane. and arrived at $3.50
CONTINUED on page two.)
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CLAIMS COLQUITT
WILL RUN in 1926

TEMPLE. Texas. July l3.-tFD--
The same combination that is run
ming Moody for governor will run
q. Il. Colquitt for the United States
senate in 1925 Lynch Davidson,
candidate for governor. declared here
last night in an address.
The combination is that OF stan
dard Oil and liquor interests David
son charged.
Moody, a. perhaps the innocent
tool of the crowd that has brought
about the return or theNStandard Oil
Company 10 Texas" IA receiving
support Of the oil-liquor interests,-
Davidson asserted. after declaring
that more money is being spent i'm
the present campaign than has been
spent in years.
Davidson repeated his opinion that
James +. Ferguson had patched
around with the young attorney to
get the latter in the run off cam
paign, knowing that IL would Be inn
possible To beat Davidson IN the sec
ond primary"
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Saturday afternoon, reduced
the depot and miles of sur
rounding country to ruins.
From the mo mans land" there
had been brought in today parts Of
seventeen bodies. ten Of which were
identified Shifting winds which
took expiring flames towards unex-
ploded magazines caused stoppage Of
explorations yesterday afternoon by
order Of Secretary Of the Navy Will
bur. who visited the devastated area
Brigadier General Hugh A. Drum,
in charge Of patrols and rescue work.
was Of the opinion today. however.
that danger from further explosions
was past.
Bodies were taken 10 the Naval
Hospital in Brooklyn and put beside
those Of Other men Of the navy who
perished on duty in peace tirleS.he
victims Of the submarine S-5I. With
few exceptions. finger prints and
other minute records were necessary
in he work of Identification.
Through the blackened ruins OF
the Lake Denmark region, where a
giant bolt Of lightning set loose a
gunless bombardment in the navy
ammunition depot, searching parties
Of armed men and stretcher bearers
conducted systematic surveys.
No torn field or shattered build
ing, no splintered piece Of woods.
escaped attention. If dead were stii
lying among the debris those who
had been saved were determined 70
find the bodies that they might at
least be honored in death for the
manner Of their dying.
If wounded, she'll shocked or
otherwise incapacitated men still
roamed the woods or lay helpless in
she'll holes. the searchers planned to
find them and bring them aid.
And while they worked plans were
under way by their superiors for
Investigations looking toward pre-
vention Of such disaster again
taking its toll Of life and property.
The body of the twentieth victim.
Mrs. John Wadhams Of Lake Den
mark was found today in the wreck
age Of her home by her husband who
y chief civilian clerk at the depot.
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MEMORIAL TO
JAS. B. WELLS
ISDEDICATED
Senator Bailey Princi-
pal Speaker at Cere-
monies in Jim Wells
County

ALICE, Texas, July l3.-The bronze
tablet erected 10 the memory Of
Judge James b. Wells was dedicated
at the Jim Wells county court house
Monday afternoon az l:30 i'm the
presence Of an audience of several
thousand. Present at the ceremonial
were Mrs James b. Wells. wife Of
Judge Wells, Mrs. Joe Wells and
John Kleiber Of Brownsville.
County Attorney Frank p. Lloyd,
in charge Of the dedication, in intro
ducing Senator Joseph Weldon
Bailey. touched on the deep friend
ship that had existed between the
senator and the man in whose honor
the ceremony was held.
Senator Bailey in his address
touched on the principles which he
had shared IN common with Judge
Wells. He spoke 81 the life work of
Judge Wells en- the border; the
great influence he had exerted ~
develop tHt hNfAtf ANAHbis N
above all the friendship the resi-
dents Of the border country had al
ways borne toward their recognized
leader. The senator stated that the
name ~ Judge Wells would 90 down
70 postcrity ~ one of the progress
sive leaders of the South. and compli-
mented the spirit which prompted
the citizens Of Jim Wells county 70
erect the memorial which will per-
petuate the name Of the one who
they hohored by giving his name 70
their county. Throughout his speech
he made reference 70 the friendship
that had existed between them.
Following the program at the
courthouse the crowd went TO the
Gulf Coast Fair Association grounds
where 4 barbecue dinner was served.
Among those from Brownsville
present MT the dedication were Mr..
and Mrs. Milton West, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harbert Davenport, Mr.. and Mrs. n.
l.. Yates and family. Manuel Besteiro,
]. =. Putegnat. Judge Kirk. Joseph
r. webb. and Or. G. II. Thorne.
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VETS WANT
REFERENDUMS
Drive Inaugurated to
Secure Liberal
Congress

WASHINGTON. July 13.-lPl-
Plans for nationwide campaign to
elect liberal congress and pro-
mote wet and dry referendums in
various states were outlined in q
circular sent out today, calling for
contributions 70 a campaign fund for
the Association Against the Prohi-
bition Amendment.
The circular, was signed by the vol
Columbia. headed by Major General
William NJ Wright, retired. 1t
said:
The Association Against the Pro-
hibition Amendment is nov entering
upon nationwide campaign for the
election Of liberal congress, partly
By nomination Of liberals in ind.-
vidual districts and states, and part
~ through rcferendums in New York.
Wisconsin. Montana. Nevada. Colo
radO. California. Missouri and other
states. In which il IL obtaining pledg
es from the present senators and
congressman that they will hupport
modification il their states or dis
tricts declare for il by their votes.
THE association faces the greatest
struggle since il was founded and
the greatest opportunity.
"The voluntary committee Of the
District of Columbia organized along
the lines OF similar committees
throughout the country ahas under
taken TO raise fund in support Of
the constructive campaign Of the as
sociation. the money 20 be paid %
the voluntary committee. and to be
appropriated by the committee itself.
The accounts Of the committee will
be on file In the office Of the treas
urer. and open to inspection by sub
scribprs III any time"
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MRS. G. c. BUTTE
DIES In AUSTIN

AUSTIN. July 13 LPl-Mrs. George
q. Butte. wife of Attorney General
George G. Butte of Porto Rico died
at hospital here at o'clock Tues
day morning. Funeral services will
be held at five O'Clock this after
noon.
She underwent an operation for
appendicitis about ten days ago. She
is survived by her husband. three
sons. two daughters, and brother.
Judge O. s. baltimore. all of whom
were present at the time of her death.
DIR. Butte was appointed attorney
general Of Porta Rico more than a
year ago. following his race for
governor Of Texas on the republican
ticket in which he polled against
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson the
highest republican vote in Texas his
tory.
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NOT DEFEATED
WOMAN SAYS

MEXICO CITY. July 13.-tPl-
Sonora Elvira- Carrillo- Puerto denies
the accuracy Of announcements that
she was defeated for congress and
will contest the result before an
electoral college in Mexico City. She
still hopes to have herself seated az
the first woman member Of the Mexi-
can congress.
Dispatches from San Luis Potosi
Saturday, declared tkat she was de-
feated, but she has filed with COM
mittee Of the Chamber OF Deputies
credentials from the municipal pres
ident from the town Of Cerritos, in
the State of San Luis Potosi, certi-
flying that she was elected.
The electoral college will review
the case.
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Tornado Hits
In East Texas

WEATHERFORD. Texas. July IL.
-tFl--A tornado three miles wide
crossed this county for a distance OF
Is miles last night. destroying n
number Of houses and harms.
Accompanying hail injured cotton
and corn. The damage is estimated
at near S500.000. No fatal injuries
have been reported.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-13
CABINET MEMBERS
AS PALLBEARERS

WASHINGTON, July 13.-lPi-
FoIr cabinet members will be among
he honorary palIbearers al the fun
eral of John W. Weeks, ut Wes
Newton, Mass, Thursday.
The group includes Dwight Davis
who succeeded Mr.. Weeks as secre
fary Of war: Postmaster General
New; Attorney General Sargent;
Secretary Davis Of the Labor De-
partment: Major General John l..
Hines, chief OF staff Of the army;
and Senator Weller Of Maryland.
who was n classmate Of Secretary
Weeks at Annapolis Naval Academy.
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MYSTERY SEROUDS BOSTON SLAYIN(
FRIGHT CAUSES DEAF
!. + y.
AND DUMB VETERAN TO
+ II X
REGAIN HIS FACULTIES

LAWRENCE, Mas. July l3.-tPl
Frightened by policeman's
flashlight, George Gibbs. deaf and
dumb, TOR nine years since he was
wounded since he was wounded in
the World War, Il talking and
hearing again.
You fool Shouted Gibbs as
the flashlight was turned into his
face while he slept in an empty
house. They were the first words
he had uttered since bullet
pierced his ear in 1917 while he
fought with the Princess Pat regi-
ment Of Canata in France.
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Families
Without Homes
In Blast Area

DOVER, n j.. July 13.-[FD-Two boards will be named
by Secretary Wilbur to investigate the explosion, which,
aside from the loss of e destroyed fifty buildings and
ousy damaged 400 Others and made $50 families homeless
Cessation of bombardmen by shells today warranted
interrupted of the dead and help the living
New jerseys peace time battle field.
Several hundred soldiers and marines were on duty about
the Lake Denmark naval depot in for additional
Tins of exploding amunition which after flash Of lightning
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MOVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

xRCEDES,-O Of the Mer-
cedes Chamber Of Commerce have
been moved temporarily into the
ESrsal estate office of Hupp & John
M ston. where Mr.. Johnston. retiring
of the chamber, is engaged
Is IN business.
lcc4 Mr.. Johnston said the budget OF
graIAe Chamber. $4,000. is practically
Caraised, and it is believed new sec
will be named this week or
does rly next week
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-13
Strike Expensive
To Rail Companies

NEW YORK. July 13.-tPl-The
first week of the subway strike has
cost the Interborough Rapid Trans
il Company n loss in revenue of
sa39. .399.3O, company officials an
nounced today.
The figureswas arrived at BY sub
tracing revenue for the past week
from that Of the same week . year
ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-13

FOR LARGE HOTEL

SAN NITO.-Contract for the
$4,000 hotel and business building
Of II. r. Agar in this city has been
let to G. S. Wallace. and construction
work on the building has been start
ed. The lower floor of the structure
is to be devoted to garages, filling
station. and merchandising estab-
liShment. while the second floor will
be used for a hotel.
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THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower Rio
Grande Valley: Mostly cloudy to-
local thunderShowers: not much
local hthunderShowers; not muc
change in temperature.
For East Texas: Partly cloudy to
night and Wednesday: local thunder
showers in south portion: cooler to-
night in northwest portion. Light
to moderate southerly winds on the
coast.
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ARRIVES IN u. s.

Aaron Saenz, secretary Of foreign
relations in the cabinet Of President
Gales. is crossing the border into
Laredo Friday morning, according to
reports received here. From Laredo
Saenz VIII 90 70 Los Angeles.
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RADIO PROGRAM
OVER KwwG WEDNESDAY
IWave length, 27S meters

tWave length. 27s meters).
IL o'clock noon-Violin solos by
Roy Garcia. Weather and river
bulletins.
o'clock-Queen Theater 0rches-
ira.
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Hamburg Line Buys
Three Large Boats

NEW YORK. July l3.-tP,-Three
large steamships operated by the
United American Lines-the Reso-
lutte, Reliance and Cleveland, have
been sold to the Hamburg American
line for a financial interest in the
German company.
Stock holders Of the American
Ship and Commerce Corporation, the
holding company for the United
American Lines. will meet on July
% to ratify the transaction.
BERLIN, July 13.-tPl-The board
of directors of the Hamburg Ameri-
can Line. at an extraordinary meet
ing Of stock holders, will propose an
increase in capitalization by eleven
million marks. The new issue OF
share will raise the capitalization TO
seventy-five million. II is stated
that the increase is necessary for
the repurchase Of three vessels from
the Hartman interests.
Bremen dispatches say the north
Germany Lloyd also intends TO in
crease the capitalization.
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River Forecast

There will be no material change
in the river during the next few
days.
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Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24

Now when Jesus born in Bethlehem of Judea m the days of Herod king behold there wise men from the To Jerusalem
 Saying Where E he that b born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star and o worship him
 When Herod the king heard these things he rou bed. and all Jerusalem with him
 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of he people together he demanded of them where Christ should be born
 And hey said him In Bethlehem of Jadsea for thus t IS written bs the prophet
 And hou Bethlehem the land Juda art not the least among princes Juda for out of thee shall come oNe nor that shall rule my people Israel
 Then Herod when priyily called the wise men, en- ouired of them diligently what time the star appeared
 And he eat them to Bethlehem and said Go and search diligently young child and when ye have found nm bring me that may come and worship hm also
 When they had heard king they departed and To- the star which they the east went before them tl came and stood over where young child was.
 When they saw the they with exceeding great joy.
 And when they were into the house. they saw the onn0 child with Mary mother. and fell down and wor shipped him they had opened their treasures they presented unto gifts gold and frankineense and myrFh
 And being warned of dream that they should not t to Herod they departed their country another 
 And when they departed behold the angel of the ord anneareth to Joseph dream saying Arise and take ] child and his mother and fee into Egypt and be thou her unt bring thee word for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
LIMITATIoN oF CLANS

At Court of Probate holden Al W Woodstock. within and fQr .ae pls= trict of Woodstock. ou tHe --H1 day of December. 4 D 1926 Present. Robert F.. Harris, Judge 0a motion of Luther J. Leayitt. North fi cod stock, Conn, Administra-ar gn me intestate estate of John N Philips late of Woodstock, within sad als- trict, deceased This Court doth ae- cree that siN months from date here of be allowed and limited far tils creditors of said estate to exhibit tas1 claims against the same % the Al- ministrator and directs that ploiie notice be given of this order ey aa- vertisine in a newspaper published ia Putnam having a circulation n sala district, and by posting copy there. of on the public sign post in said tow F of Woodstock. nearest the place @IsI the deceased last dwelt Certli,esa from Record. ROBERT r. HAkklS' Judge a-
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
FRESHMAN" OFFERS NEW
 LLOYD CHARACTERIZATION

Harold Lloyd adds another out standing characterization 0 his cow ard of "Grandma's Boy. his mind physician of "Dr Jack and his stut- tering Lotharie of Girl Shy with his delineation ef a college boy in The Freshman. his latest contribution ta the world of mirth. showing Tuesday and Wednesday al the Bradley The atre.
 lt is said that Lloyd gives the best performance of his career ln "fhe Freshman. m which he has caught the spirit of a colleg youth whose am btIon is Co become the most popular h0e on the campus he trials and telbalations he Eaes through to attain fame bring about scores If hilarious incidents. with large measure of sympathy running throughout the pie tHre
 I'm. marks Lloyd first screen at- tempt in story of college life. but tEe part he plays lr The Freshman seems ta model him to perfect meas lf Jebyua Ralston has been accord .t Ee heroine role and others in che .a are Hazel ke,aer. Brooks Bene- aet Pat Harmon James Anderson Jahu GreE. Ted Wilde and Inn Nhelan g,rete th,- story and Tayler and Fred aal laa Harrington sam Taylor. h.tufresrz directed
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Pomfret ss. Court of Probate. December 10th. 1926 Es- tate of William Slattery late of Pom fret, in said District, deceased. The AdministratriN having exhibited her administration account with said Es- tate to this Court for allowance. it is ORDERED That the fifth day of January. 1927. al o'clock m the afternoon. at the Probate Court in Pomfret be, and the same is assign ed for a hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said Estate, and this Court directs the AdmiBistratrix to cite all persons in- terested therein to appear at said time and place. by publishing this order in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy on the public sign post in the Town of Pomfret where the deceased last dwelt. WILLIS COVELL. Judge. 52
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
POMFRET LANDING

Fred Noon visited Friday ID Prov lttnee.
 Lawrence Charles and Harold Hanley of pomfret street were eall- CTS here Sunday
 Mf and Alrs Stephen Sutton and >au Harry of paHe.san visited Mrs. Edward Tour,ellotte gH Sunday
 Edward Anderson of Danieison visited his daughter Mrs Iaurteliatte and family last Wednesday evening.
 Miss Alice Hogapean, teacher of the Landing school Is spending her Christmas recess at her home in Worcester. Mass
 Miss Rita F. Kelley has been op- erated on for Appendicitis at St Joseph's Hospital in Whlimantlc Miss Kelly is teacher of the first grade iH the model school
 The Landing school had their an- nual Christmas tree last Friday eve ming at 730 Miss Alice Hosapean and her pupils gave very good en- tertainmeut Miss Annie Ash play ed the beautiful Christmas songs and carols Lawrence Perkins gave won derful presents, which were beneficial Co the children Brick ice cream and cake were served afterwards.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
coNsERvAToR' $ ACCOUNT

District of Woodstock s, Court o1 Probate. December %. 1926 Estate 8f john W Phillip, late If Woadstoeh iu said District. deceased The Con servator having exhibited his aecaun. To this Court for allowance. t is ORDEKED-That the 29tb day af December 1926 al 1000 o'clock ia the forenoon. at the Probate Court
 n Woodstock be. and the same Is assigned for hearing on the allow
 augT If sad administration account with sand estate, and this Court di- reets the Gonservator Co cite all per
 3ns interested therein 10 appear at said time and place. by publishing this order ia some newspaper having 8 circulation in said District, and by posting a copy on the public sign post in the Town of Woodstock where the deceased last dwelt ROBERT r. HARRIS. Judge. 52
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
CAROLS TONIGHT
Will Be Sung At Tree m Square.
 Possibly Around City.

There Will be singing of Christina. Carols tonight near the beautiful Christmas tree erected hy the Putnam Rotary Club in Union square. Sing. ing Wili begin at 730 o'clock K enough singers appear they will be di- FId d into two groups and cover thz following routes
 Route Main and Bridge streets Gharch street and Woodstock avenue Marshall and Providence streets. Bat. tey and Van den Soort streets; Me ehanies and Iatervale streets. and School and Franklin streets. where tbe TWO groups will unite.
 Route 2-CiHove and Seward streets Grove and King streets. Center and Chapman streets. South Main ane Grove streets Pomfrr. and Higf streets Hospital Franklin and Schoo streets
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
LAWMAKERS-ELECT
Gather At Putnam Inn.-Make Known Their Committee
 Preferences.

Thirty were present at meet 4Ha e& HataFs and r# esgHtafiFes ei et at tHr Putnam bat saturday The gathering included Iegi siators. elect from every town IH the county also members of the state central cam- mftee from both the zsth and 291h ss natorIai districts.
 During che meeting those who will ga to Hartford in January made known thelr committee preferences There vas also discussion relative e those who desire positions at the eap- itai during the next session 8f the gen eraI assembly The delegates to the meeting were the guests 9f members 8f the state central committee at luncheon
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
ORDER OF NOTICE

State Of Connecticut. County or Windham, ss. November l2. A p
 1926. Annie F.. Benett ys. Feter Benett. Upon the Complaint of ths said Annie F.. Benett claiming TOT reasons therein set forth q dlNofss now pending before the Superior Court in and for Windham County re turnable on the ist Tuesday of Jane A. D 1926 it appearing to. and oelhs found by the Court that the sad ae- fendant is absent from this Sts.s- gone to parts unknown. IhereIoIe oRDERED-That notice of the Psn. deney of said complaint be gwen es publishing this order in the PatnA.A "a. Patriot newspaper published n nam in said County once a week ioi two weeks successively By the eol1a' MARJORIE (. BRADFORD, Ass,ss. ant Clerk of the Superior Conr, ,0' Windham County. 9l-'-