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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Thief ENTERS
ALCEDO HOME
Takes Jewelry, Cloth
ing Valued At
kt5ut $500

Returning to her home at 1916
Madison street this morning after a
Few minutes absence while she
took some flowers to q sick friend.
Mrs. Frank Alcedo found her house
had been ~ransacked, with clothing
n Jewelry taken TO about the
amount Of $500. The robbery oc-
cured between 8 and $3.50 o'clock
the thief forcing open a lower win
dow.
Police were notified immediately.
but no clue for identification was
left By the robber. Neighbors saw
that they saw a young man leaving
The house about that time in the
morning. but supposed him to be a
salesman. He wore a top coat OF a
description much the same as that
OF one missing from Mr.. Alcedo's
wardrobe.
Dresser drawers had been tumhled
about, the contents partly gone. and
several articles OF clothing from
closets are missing. the exact
amount taken not being certain, Mt.
Mr.. Alcedo said this morning. The
estimate Of $500 covers only those
articles known to be missing, he
said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Predict Drop In
Turkey Markets

FORT WORTH. Tex, Dec. 2.-tR
Texas turkey breeders today were
warned against holding their flccks
for higher prices, BY John B. Col
lier, Jr.. past president Of the Texas
Poultry and Egg association, who
declared the turkey raisers would
find themselves in similar circum-
stances with the cotton farmers
surplus on hand and prices low.
The farmer who markets his tur-
keys early is the man who will show
q profit" Collier warns. Texas
will ship 700 carloads Of turkeys
north and east for the Christmas
trade. but Texas must take into con-
sideration the fact that the north
vest also will ship many turkeys TO
northern and eastern markets. This
crop was held off the Thanksgiving
market because the birds were not
matured.
ITO hold turkeys after December
10th will mean they will not be mar
keted," Collier said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Goes to Capital
On Air Mail Plan

Colonel Ike Askhurn, manager OF
the Houston Chamber Of Commerce,
IN on the way 70 Washington for q
conference with government air mail
officials regarding the proposed air
mail route from Houston to Browns
willie and Mexico City. according 20
a letter received here Friday by G.
q. Richardson, manager Of the local
chamber.
While in the national capital the
Houston man will confer with Post
master General Clever, the letter
stated.
This announcement was expected
to spur to renewed activity the joint
airport committee OF the city com-
mission and chamber OF commerce
which was appointed recently 10
search for a site for ar airplane
landing field.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Open DEFENSE
CONTINUED from page one.l

CONTINUED from page one.l
himself, although yesterday. when
the state rested, IL had been expect
ed that counsel for the other de-
fendant, Mrs. Margaret Lilliendahl
would open the defense.
Beach and the widow are jointly
charged with the murder Of the
woman's aged husband, on Septem-
Der rs.
Edison Hedges. counsel for Beach,
began his opening address 10 the
jury by pointing out the various
members Of the family.
Says Families Friendly
He promised to show that the
Beach and Lilliendahl families we're
extremely friendly and that the
friendship lasted until the end Of
DR.. L~illiendahl's life.
Hedges told Of both Beach and
Or. Liiliendahl having chickens that
we're deceased.
"The doctor gave Beach some
remedy" he said. that he claimed
would cure the chickens in three
: days.. The medicine was admin
isterad and the chickens began 70
die. Reach told the doctor this and
they had a few loud words about the
NAAtNMtA Va AHE L4AAA
This was the nearest 70 a quarrel
the two ever had. There was some
coIdness for a time. but the friend
ship soon was resumed.
1.-THE so-calied Peggy Anderson
notes that passed between Beach
and Mrs. Lilliendahl will he shown
10 be brief and harmless letters that
have nothing 70 do with n Illicit
intimacy.
"we will bring out that Beach
never in his life saw Samuel Bark
until he took the stand Yesterday"
Charles Phillips, attorney Of rec
ord for Mrs. Liliiendahl then opened
for his client.
He pictured the L~illiendahl home
IS a completely happy one and
shrugged away the quarrel between
Beach and DR.. L~illiendahl as Of no
import.
He said that two negroes were
seen III the lane when the killing
took place by a woman VINO VII
tax the stand. Mrs. Lilliendahi
saws negroes killed her husband.
"When you hear the witnesses, We
will produce you cannot believe the
prosecution story" he said.
lie then asserted that the blood
found on Mrs. ~LillierdahIs gar
mcnts after the killing came from 4
nose bleed her little son had had
the day before.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Palestine Rooters
Arrive With Team

Palestine il 10 be heard M well
as seen at the game between the
junior high school eleven from that
place with the Brownsville junior
high here Friday afternoon.
Thursday afternoon nine football
enthusiasts arrived in Brownsville
with the Palestine team with all
plans made TO seem rs Tx there
were three times that many when
it came 70 stirring up pep and fill
ing their fighters with determine
tipn to win.
The boys from the junior high
school accompanying the team are
George Wyse. Henry Vyskocil,
Billie Waugh, Willard johnson,
Andrew Frantzen. Rudolph Holstun.
Guy Moore. Doc Fits. and Elias
Abbott.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

The following report on fruit and
vegetable shipments - supplied BY
the III. s. Bureau Of Markets over the
Z. s.. radio at Fort Brown:
Shipments for Dee. Potatoes,
Texas 4; Total u. :. sos.
Cahbage-TcNas 81; Total ". s. 81.
Mixed Citrus-Tcxss 2; Total u.
s. SIS.
Grapefruit-Texas 10; Total L. S.
1915.
Oranges-Tcxas u. Total II. s 2Sl.
Green Peas-Tcxas i; Total Y. s.
..
Pcppcrs-Texas 1; Total u. S. %.
Spinuch-TeXas =; Total III. :. "a.
Sweet Potatoes-Tcxas .: Total II.
5. -; Previously unreported, Tex
AZ 3.
Tomatocs-Texas i0i Total U. s.
f5.
Mixed Vcgetables-Texa Is; To
tai L. $. e.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

HARLINGEN, Dec. Roy Collins.
United States Customs agent station
ed here. and Miss Lille Mae New
brough were married here last night
at the home az Mr.. and Mrs. II. III.
Ferguson. Rev. w. WI. Lee. local
Baptist pastor, performing the cere-
mony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Collins spent today in
Brownsville but arc expected 10 re-
turn here tomorrow.
The bride, who arrived last night
from her home in New Orleans. is the
daughter Of Rev. j.. W. Ncbrough,
who until about Is months ago was
stationed here serving as a Baptist
missionary worker. Rev. Aewbrough
il now in missionary work az New
Orleans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
NEW ORLEANS r

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. 2.-Ff-
The cotton market opened steady
first trades showing gains Of 3 20 s
points. Prices continued 70 advance
for a time after the start on an
favorable weather over the belt and
some trade buying. January sold NJ
20 1852 and May 1917, seven points
over the previous close.
The early bulge attracted realizing
and prices eased eff eight points
from the top bat towards the end of
the first half hour the market show
ed higher rallying and prices reeov-
cred a few points from the low.
Trading was decidedly quiet alt
morning. The early decline extend
"a 70 1888 for March and 1853 for
May, 3 20 2 points under the highs.
Towards noon. favorable weekly
statistics promoted moderate buying
and prices rallied six 70 eight points
from the lows or practically 70 the
early highs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
No More Permits
On Brazos River

AUSTIN Tex, Dec. 2.-tP-The
state board Of water engineers IL
considering the closing Of the Brazos
river to all applicants for water ap-
preparation except those willing to
ouild dams and thus make use Of
floodwaters. il was learned today.
Such an order, IL made. would
mean virtually that no further per-
mits can he granted for diversion
from the stream ia normal flow, il
was said.
A miner application filed today.
was not acted on because the board
was not definitely determined vheth-
er the projected new policy will be
put into effect.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, y. v. Dee. 2-tPl-
The cotton market opened steady At
an advance Of z 4 ~ points on con-
tinucd covering and trade buying.
but seemed to meet slightly iu-
creased offerings around the 70 -
cent level for March offerings. which
supplied the immediate demand and
there were reactions ~ five or six
points from the best. Selling was III
comparatively small volume. how
ever and the market was quiet at
the end " the first hour, prices
holding fairly steady around 19.45
for March or about 3 20 1 points
above yesterdays closing quotations.
The forenoon market remained
quiet. There appeared ~ he a little
cotton for sale around 10 i-2 cents
for March, but declines Of five or six
points brought in covering or trade
buying. and the market held within
\ comparatively narrow range. Al
midday. active months showed net
advances Of I 10 s points.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Puts Up Bond On
Swindle Charges

Bond in the sum Of $4,000 has
been posted for the appearance be-
fore Judge George B. Brown here
Monday BY a man under arrest in
kennedy, on charges Of swindling.
The defendant Is alleged 10 have de-
fraGded Guadalupe G. de Moreles,
an aged woman living in San Benito,
out Of property in Cameron and
Willacy counties valued at approx
imately $4,000.
S. NJ. Jester. special investigator
for the district attorney was re-
sponsible for the warrant being tax
en- out.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Find Giant Bones
OF Prehistoric Man

CHILDRESs. Tex. Dec. 2.-tPi-
Bones or what arc believed to have
leen two prehistoric men OF a giant
race were discovered near here Fri
day buried under only a few inches
Of sand.
The lower jaw az one OF the skele-
tons was so large il easily could be
slipped over a modern human be-
ing's flesh covered jaw. the finders
said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
$4,000 Worth of
Narcotics Found

RANGER. Tex. Dee. 2.=PHA
mar believed to be from Fort Worth
~ being held In the city jail here
following his arrest and the find
ing of narcotics valued at around
$4,000 in his automobile.
A quantity Of woman's wearing
apparel was found in the machine
also. The man was arrested after
the suspicious of a man in a local
drugstore were aroused when the
former was see near the stores
vault in the rear Later ii was dis
covered that narcotics were missing
from the vault.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Robbers Receives
25-Year Sentence

CoRSICANA. Tex. Dec. 2zP-
Dock Potter. charged BY indictment
with robbery with firearms in con-
nection with the hold-up Of the
First State Bank at Richland. Octo-
Der II, entered a plea Of guilty in
the district court here today and was
assessed punishment at twenty-five
years in the ~penitentiary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
KANSAS CITY LIVESTOCK

KANSAS CITY. Kan. Dec. Up
Hogs 1900: steady; top s.75;
packing sows T.0J "a T.75; stock pigs
500 m SIS.
Cattle l.2e0; calves 500; beef
steers steady; other classes in too
limited supply to test prices; good
medium steers 1850: short feds
1915 "a 1850: veal top 1850.
Sheep 800: steady: lambs $50 a
1900; fed short yearling weathers
1885.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Matarnoros Boy
Reported Killed

Or. and Mrs. Benito Hernandez,
Matamoros residents, received n tele-
gram Friday morning from Victoria.
lamps, stating that their son. Be
nito. had been shot and killed in
Victoria Thursday night.
Benito, who was 20 years OF age,
had been studying medicine in the
university at Victoria.
No details Of the shooting had
been received UP TO noon Friday.
Or. Hernandez IL making prepare
tionS 10 leave Immediately for Vic
toria.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Water
District Permits

AUSTIN. Tex, Dec. 2.zPl-Ap-
proval Of projected formation Of "a
water improvement district includ-
ing Pecos, Ward, Reeves and Loving
counties was given by the state
goard Of water engineers in a meet
ing NJ Pecos Thursday, 1t was an
nounced today.
The counties interested will hold
an election proposing creation OF
the district
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Train-Auto Crash
At Abilene Fatal

ABILENE. Tex, Dec. 2.AQPi-A. IT.
Willis. 81, former resident OF Cross
cutt, died here early Friday morning
from injuries received yesterday
when the machine in whic hhe was
driving with Mrs. ri. "A. Swan Of
Fort Worth crashed head long into
the locomotive Of A. & 7. passenger
train at a crossing. Willis died at a
local hospital without regaining con-
sciousness.
Mrs. Swan Is recovering from
cuts and bruises about the body. Her
condition is no tserious.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Auto
Polishing
Taught
Free

To the injury or destruction Of many fine finishes, IL will
cost you dearly for anyone to learn on your car
Ten men In our shop. doing this work fifty hours per week,
for over three years, under our constant supervision, have
learned much. They know how to burnish and polish uni
formly n. how 70 avoid extra pressure on edges, corners
and mouldings Y. directions to rub proper amount
and consistency Of compounds and abrasives when to
stop TO avoid rubbing finish thin in places to
thoroughly clean up residues 70 bring out full endur-
ing lustre Of original finish -. 20 make every movement
count.
Too many fine jobs OF finishing have been ruined in the
Valley BY unskilled hands too many only half polished
:. too many doped with injurious connections.
From now on. our first and main service TO motorists will be
maintenance OF their finish, rather than complete refinishing
Jobs. At this beginning our price for q complete reburnish
and polish job will be five dollars and up. Also we will
touch up and repair the finish with original factory produc-
tion colors. refinish mouldings, restripe where needed, con-
dition and paint under tenders. steam clean motor or chassis,
do ali kinds Of metal body and fender Strengthening and re-
pairing and repair broken or rotted body wood work or re-
place with new.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
L AFERIA NEGRO HELD

LA FERIA, Dec. Guy Golden.
negro. was held to the grand Jury
under bond of $3.50 by Joe Dewey.
justice Of the peace. here Thursday.
on a charge OF attempted criminal
assault upon Mary Harper, a negro
woman.
The alleged offense was said 10
have been committed November "a.
no n farm near here. where both
participants ar employed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
The Markets

here. the Chicago wheat market av-
eraged lower in the early dealings
today.
Starting unchanged to SIS cent off.
Chicago wheat later held near 10
the initial range. Corn. after open
ing rs 70 SIS advance declined 10
below yesterdays finish. Oats were
firm. Provisions scored material
gains.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Kansas Shivers
In Bitter Cold

KANSAS CITY. Kans., Dee. 2.-R
"A chilling north wind today
brought the lowest temperatures Of
the season 10 the middle-west. The
mercury at Kansas City and Topeka
went down TO is degrees above zero
this morning. with the prospect Of
rising into the thirties tomorrow
while the cold moves south and east.
Fair and colder weather tonight
and tomorrow was predicted for the
southwest, with frost extending near
~ 10 the gulf coast in Texas and to
the southern part Of Louisiana.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02

CHICAGO. TT. Dec. 2.-P-Po-
tatoes slow: Wisconsin sacked round
whites I5e a i.s5: Minnesota. North
Dakota sacked round whites and
Red river Ohios $50 "a Ia: idaho
sacked rgsscts number I. $50 q i.ss.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
GIVEN * A

MARLIN. Tex. Dec. 2.-tP-Con-
victed Of robbery with firearms In
connection with the holdup Of the
state bank al Otto, Texas. on Nov
cmber 4. Henry Hawkins today was
sentenced 70 p years in the peni-
tentiary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02

CHICAGO. H., Dec. 2--P-
Poultry alive steady; fowls Is n p;
springs Is "a ~; turekys "a "a so;
ROSTERS ~; ducks p: geese 20.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Fort NORTH LIvEsTOSK

FORT WORTH. Ter, Dec. 2.-tF1-
Hogs zoo; steady; top SS5; packing
sows 7256T75; butcher pigs 1900.
son.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO. nt.. Dec. 2-F-With
Liverpool wheat quotations unte-
srcnAye TO y~csfefday's advance
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
A y M ESCAPE

WABASH. Neb.. Dec. 2.-tPE
Two men. one waiting in a car out
side, held up the Farmers State Bank
here today and escaped with about
$500.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Ritter \ EGGS

CHICAGO. Ill. Dec. 2.-tP-But-
ter unchanged. Eggs higher: firsts
- a IS l-2; ordinary firsts 80 a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02

NEW YORK. n. ~. Dec. 2.-(F1-
Bar silver 81; Mexican dollars A. So.
Evening star., 1927-05-27
Owner of Single
Auto for Hire Held
Not Public Utility

The owner of a single automo-
bile operated for hire in the Dis
trict of Columbia is not common
carrier" and is not subject to the
jurisdiction of the Public Utilities
Commission. He may not be re-
quired to equip his machine with a
taximeter or to furnish a liability
bond for the protection of his pa
irons.
The District Court of Appeals so
held today. when, in an opinion by
Chief Justice Martin, it affirmed
the decision of the District Su-
preme Court in favor of Robert
Harlan, who had been granted an
Injunction against the Public Util-
tiles Commission, which also was
enjoined from directing the license
clerk to withhold a license from
Harlan until he had complied with
the order of the commission.
The court held that Harlan's
hiring his automobile with his serv-
ices by the hour or by special
charter contract and not by the
mile does not come within the
meaning of the law and is not a
public utility within the intent of
the act.
Evening star., 1927-05-27
POPE AGAIN HITS
WOMEN'S FASHIONS
Confers Special Blessing on
Groups Everywhere Fighting
for Feminine 'Purity."
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ROME. May 27.-Pope Plus has
launched the second phase of his
sacred crusade against immodest
fashions by comforting a special bless.
Inc. upon women throughout the world
who cooperate militantly with the
church for the reaffirmation of femi-
nine purity.
Co lforted by the reports of the
beneficial effects of his admontious
against immoral modes, the Pontiff
has decided to initiate more con
struc'lve aspect to the struggle by
encouraging the large body of women,
who by precept and example, form
centers everywhere of sartorial mod
eSty.
Two steps in this direction have be-
come known. Through Papal Secre-
tary Cardinal Gasparri he has sent to
the Italian national committee for cor
recting wonen's modes the following
message:
Pleased With Effort.
His holiness is pleased by the new
effort against wayward methods of
dress and hopes that these activities
will persevere. He sends as encourages
ment toward the desired success his
apostolic blessing
Addressing a delegation of Catholic
young women, and through them
spanking to the Catholic women of the
world, the Pope said:
Il bless You for what you have done
and will do to achieve the conServa-
tion of purity amid worldliness. Tn.
fortunately there is great need nova
days that this noble virtue be affirmed.
There is need of healthy, sound.
courageous spirits ready to enter the
battlefield in the defense of the most
beautiful. the most dear, but the most
Vulnerable of all virtues.
Calls Defense Necessary.
There are many girls-poor things
who think they can defend themselves
against the incursions and devasta-
tions of men and beasts without TAX
ing refuge behind hedges and walls
Now such a defense is more than ever
necessary, and it is furnished by Chris
tian modesty"
The Pontiff's attitude on the dress
question has brought forth a respoN-
sive note from the government, which
a,So has sent encouragement to the
modesty committee as well as instruct
Ing school teachers to aid in propa-
ganda among the young.
Evening star., 1927-05-27
WASHINGTON, D. G., FRIDAY MAY 27 1927
SUMMERTIME AT SAKS .9ss
To the Last Mir,utei

SAkS is closed Monday in observance Of
Memorial Day-but our service will be
found topnotch until the last minute Sat.
urday; and every purchase will be deliv-
cred unfailingly in ample time for the
holiday.
Evening star., 1927-05-27
Confederate Veteran Dies.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LYNCHBURG, Va, May 27.-
Booker T. Keesee, Sc years old, died
Monday at Lynch station. Campbell
County. He was Confederate vet
eran. Mr.. keesee is survived by his
widow and the following children:
Mrs. George King of Lynchburg, John
B. and William r. Keesee of Otter
River and Mrs. X. H. Elliott of Lynch
station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
HOW 1T STARTED
That Word "Quiz. :"
BY JEAN NEWTON,

This word has attained a place in
the dictionary where it is given a
variety of meanings, such as IAN &c
centric person" "a jest" 'ridicule,"
"close questioning" 1t is in this
last sense, of close and exhaustive
questioning or examination that it
has taken it's popular meaning.
But the dictionary tells us nothing
of its origin or derivation. No won.
der! 1t is passing strange that the
word itself has been given the sane
ton of legitimate language. The die.
tionary will have nothing to do with
deriviations from meaningless scrib.
BILE on backyard fences! Popular
usage has forced acceptance Of the
word, but its origin will forever be-
ignored!
It is from the wit of a Dublin
theatrical manager named Daily that
quiz emerged upon our Language.
Speaking of the psychology Of the
populace, DAILY put wager that a
new word with no meaning could be
made the common talk of the town
within day. To win his bet he had
the letters. "q-u-i-z" chalked on all the
walls and fences in Dublin. And in
day the new word was the talk
of the town!
fCopyrisht 1927