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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
Boy, Tired of Working In
Still, Exposes Relatives

NEW ALBANY. Ind. Oct. 1s.-
R--A young boy who objected 10
carrying water to supply q whis-
key still in Moonshine Gulch,
near French Lick. Ind, testified for
federal authorities In court here
yesterday and as a result, six
members of his family received
Jail sentences totaling thirty-eight
months. The boys grandmother
was given a suspended sentence Of
sixty days
Claude Hayes. 12 years old, said
that he had been whipped and
even shot at by his relatives be-
cause he objected to helping them.
Federal agents charged that peddl-
ing the whiskey was left TO the
child as far as possible. Although
the defendants dsnisd the charges
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
McAllen Limits Are
Extended Half Mile
Matamoros Will
Pave Main Plaza

Immediate construction OF
modern pavement on the main
plaza in Matamoros, is announc-
ed BY Secretary +. f. Rendon Of
the Matamoros Chamber OF
Commerce.
The contract for the work has
been awarded to the Chaplin
Paving company of Brownsville
and San Antonio, and the COM
pany expects to get its equip
ment on the ground and start
work within the next two or
three days.
When this work has been
completed, Mr.. Rendon said, IL
is proposed TO undertake the
paving Of Sixth street, leading
from the plaza to the interna-
tional bridge.
The gravel base for the pave
ment has been down for some
weeks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
ENGLISH GIRL WHO
4 = =
SWAN. CHANNEL WILL
= = e
'VINDICATE WO M E NJ

LONDON, Oct. 1s.-tPl-I shall
try to lift the cloud from English
swimmers, Miss Mercedes GleitZ,
London typist and channel swim
mer, declared today before setting
out for Boulogne, France. From
there she will go to Cape Girls Nez
intending to repeat her channel
swim "as a personal vindicator
and for the honor Of women swim
mers."
"Dr. Dorothy Cochrane Logan's
hoax has covered US with suspicion
and filled the minds of the public
with doubt" she said. The water
is much colder now than when /
swan the English Channel. on
October Z. The weather conditions
are not so favorable now-but /
feel that | must try IL. Some
thing must be done to restore the
prestige which DR.. Logan's criti-
sisms have impaired"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18

the Hayes boys testimony was cor
roborated by a l2-year-old play
mate, Robert Andrews. and BY two
young women. one "a years old and
one II, who said they had drunk
liquor at the moonshine Guieh es-
tablishment.
Mrs. Bethel Hayes, mother OF the
boy. was sentenced to sixty days
in jail. Two Of her brothers,
Clarence and Herbert Conrad, re-
ceived six month sentences. Two
older brothers. Claude and William
Conrad. were given eight months
each. as was brother-in-law,
James Belcher.
Judge Robert G. Battzel In pass
ing sentence declared that IL he
continued on the bench 100 years
he would not expect to hear such
a ease again.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
C0MEzESCAPE
POSSIBILITY,
SAYSALVAREZ
Whereabouts Of Rev
olutionary lie der
Not Known; May Go
To Border

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 1s.--tPl-The
escape of General Arnulfo Gomez,
revolutionary leader, from the feder-
al soldiers who were pursuing him
was admitted to be a possibility to-
day by those who directed the search.
The whereabouts Of the revolution
AIRY leader. who was reported Of
ficially last week to have been dis
covered in the Huatusco region Of
Vera Cruz with only brigands as his
followers, is unknown, General Al
varez. chief Of the presidential staff
told newspaper men.
"Do you now consider il possible
that Gomez may succeed in escap-
ing?" General Alvarez was asked.
"Why. yes, il is possible" he re-
Piled. "He may get to the sea coast
or the oil fields, where he is sup
posed to have friends; he might even
work his way northward toward the
border.
Want 10 be Rid of Him
"All the Mexican government
wants to do is to get rid Of Gomez.
It would solve our problem IL he did
succeed in escaping"
General Alvarez smiled significant
ly as he added, that does not mean
We will not get him IL he remains in
the country long enough" OF the
situation in general, General Alvarez
said:
"The situation in fact is unchang-
ed. There is no revolution and no
military problem anywhere in the re-
public. There are a few bandit gangs
here and there to which tn govern
ment attaches no Importance. Press
reports Of occasional conflicts OF So
called rebel groups with federal sol
diers in some states are purely local
rows with small groups of malcon-
tents and not worth statements from
this office"
General Alvarez then told the
newspaper correspondents that he
Continued on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
Arizona Man May
Be on Commission

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Oct. fs.-fE1
"A. a. Belts, an Arizona democrat,
y understood 10 be under considera-
tion for appointment 10 the inter-
state commerce commission 70 sue
ceed Henry ~ nan, whose resigna-
tion IL expected.
There were indications today that
President Coolidge would announce
the resignation Of Mr.. Hall stimuli
taneouSly with the appointment NY 4
successor. Belts has been recon-
nended by Senator Ashurst and for
mer Governor Campbell OF Arizona
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
Report on Proposed
Rail Merger Studied

NEW YORK. N. Y, Oct. 1s.-tRl-
The report on the three southwest
ern roads, Missouri-Kansas-Te Texas,
Kansas City Southern and 81. Louis
Southwestern which l.. =. Loree pro-
posed to unity, and which is being
prepared by the engineering firm
OF Coverdale and Colpitts, will be
completed by the end of next week.
Part Of the report is now being
studied by Mr.. Loree. The full re-
ports will be submitted to special
committees of directors Of the boards
on or about November Z.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
McAIlen Pioneer
Dies Early Today

McALLEN. Oct. 1s.-Henry Joseph
Loge, who has lived in McAllen al
most since the city was started, is
dead.
The pioneer resident of McAllen
died at o'clock Tuesday morning,
at his home here.
He came to McAllen less than a
year after IL was started, and has
been in business here continuously
since that time, having operated a
service station up uptil short time
before his death. He was 5S years
old.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed. but burial will prob
ably be held Wednesday. it was said.
Death was due to heart disease.
physicians said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
ENTERS
INSANITYPLEA

CINCINNATI, O., Oct. 1s.-tPl-
George Remus, formally pleaded
temporary insanity today for shoot
ing to death his wife, Mrs. Imogene
Holmes Remus here on October 6.
The plea was made before Judge
Chester r. Shook in criminal court
by Attorney Charles Elston, who is
aiding Remus prepare his defense.
Judge Shook set November z as the
day for hearing the insanity plea.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
Aviators Ready
For Final Hop

pUENoS AIRES, Argentina. Oct.
is.-lPl-Dieudonn Costes and his
eompanion, Lieutenant Joseph Le-
brix. plan to leave Rio Janeiro to-
rivht after the funeral Of the tree
Rraxilian aviators killed in crash
NJ their welcome, say advices 20 La
Nacion-
Arrival at Buenos Aires will COM
rlete the flight of the French airmen
who were the first to cross the south
Atlantic in a nonstop trip from the
msinland Of Africa 10 the mainland
AZ South America.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
Charge Undertaken When
Coffin Found Too Short

B0RGER. Tex, Oct. lS.-lPl-C.
T. Dobbins, Berger undertaken,
was under $4,000 bond here today.
on a charge Of swindling. He was
arrested last aight after the body
Of Mildred Eva Elston. Z. buried in
January. had been disinterred at
the request of Bert ID. Elston. the
dead girls father, who was here to
take the body 20 his home in Miehi-
gan for rehurial.
Elston arranged with another
undertaken to diSinter the body
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
Storm Is Moving
South Of Cuba

HAVANA, Oct. 1s.-tPl-The cy-
clonic storm which was moving to-
ward Cuba today passed sixty miles
70 the east Of the Isle Of Caiman,
$50 miles south OF here.
Indications were that the disturb
ance which is not considered Of great
intensity or dangerous, would pass
over the southern edge Of the island
touching Cape Cruz, in 0riente pro-
vince and Jamaica.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
FALL SINCLAIR JURY SELECTED
Queen Marie Charges Americans With
Lack of Chivalry in Elopement Report

believe that Americans have so
little chivalry as to invade the
sanctity Of grief Of a queen and
the broken heart Of young daugh-
ter with such cruel and false
stories"
To the correspondent who visit
ed the palace today, Princess
Ileana herself declared that she
was far too busy helping her moth
er and attending TO too many seri-
Gus affairs to think Of marrying.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18

SINAIA, RumaEia, Oct. 1s.-Pl
Queen Marie expressed renewed
Indignation and amazement today
at renewed reports that Princess
lleana had eloped with a naval Of
ficer and at n further sensational
report that the Princess had at
tempted to commit suicide because
her elopement had been frustrated.
II am grieved and astonished be-
yond measure that my good
American friends whom ! so lately
met could believe such a preposter-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18

and the latter requested police pro-
lection after he said threats had
been made against him. Officers.
who stood with lanterns as the
casket was uncovered said the
girls body clothed in a night
gown. and that the coffin was TOO
short Elston declared he had paid
for a first class burial, including
q shrond.
Dobbins who refused 20 discuss
the charge, was arrested shortly
before midnight and made bond at
4 o'clock this morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
Hondo Mar Sl1 y;
Another Arrested

HONDO, Texas, Oct. 18.-tR)-
Walter L. Taylor, 90, was shot here
Monday night and died almost in
stantly. B. c. Armstrong, proprie-
tor Of q cafe, surrendered and is be-
ing held pending action Of the
grand jury now in session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
STR Tells What III
Girls ShoI Il Know

Patsy Ruth Miller, star, OF "Whas
Every Girl Should Know" the War
ner production now at the Texas
Theater, answered the question as to
what a girl really should know in
order to face life bravely, BY repeat
ing an aphorism OF her old nurse,
Nanny Linda: "All you need u
know, honey, is jes' two things
how to pray and how to laugh"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18

Gus and implausible story" said
the widowed queen today ut Pele-
shor palace where she is living
with Princess Ileana, Prince Mich
OILS and her daughter, the former
Queen Elizabeth Of Greece.
"As you see. Ileana has never
left my side since King Ferdi-
nand died." said the Queen. Is il
fair or decent or manly for Ameri-
can and European papers TO circu-
late such libel about US so soon
after our bereavement? cannot
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
Mandel's Title
Kaplan's S Mark

CHICAGO, Oct. 1s.-tPl-Stand-
ardized colors for boxers trunks
will be instituted tonight in pro-
moter Jim Mullen's lightweight
elimination match, one boxer wear
ing black and red and the other blue
and purple.
Louis tKid) Kaplan Of Meridian.
Conn. who retired undefeated from
the featherweight ranks and is now
seeking a chance at Sammy Mandell's $
lightweight crown. drew the blue and
purple for tonight's ten-round so
with Jimmy MeLarin, Pacific Coast
lightweight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
Britton Loses in
Comeback Attempt

NEW YORK. n. Y. Oct. Is.-tP)-
Jack Britton, former welter weight
champion Of the world, has been
halted. temporarily az least, in his
effort 20 get back at the top Of the
ranks. The old master. a veteran Of
% years in the ring lost a decision
in 10 rounds last night to Hilario
Martinez. Spanish contender.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
Heinkel Plane
Lands at Lisbon

LISBON, Portugal, Oct Is.-LPS-
The Heinkel hydro-airplane D-l22o,
enroute from Marnemuende, Ger
many, 10 the United States BY way
Of the Azores, alighted on the river
here ut . a. m. The plane, piloted
BY Horst Merze. completed a hop Of
about ESQ miles from vigo, Spain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
Nicaragua Marines
Arrive in China

SHANGHAI, China. Oct. ls.-tPl-
A detachment Of 400 United States
marines. formerly on duty in Mica
ragua. arrived here today aboard the
transport Chaumont by way of San
Diego.
The detachment will replace men
who are returning to the United
States as a result Of expiration Of
their enlistment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
on OPERATOR RELEASED

LEAVENWORTH. Kan, Oct. Is
P)-Gordon Campbell, Great Falls.
Mont. oil promoter, was released on
parole today from the federal peni-
tentiary, where he was serving a two
year sentence for using the mails to
defraud in connection with the sale
Of oil stock. He departed at once for
Great Falls.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower
Rio GEande Valley: Fair and con-
tinued cool tonight and Wednesday.
For East Texas; Fair tonight and
Wednesday; warmer in northwest
portion.
Light 10 fresh northerly winds on
the coast.
River Forecast
The river will continued TO fall
slowly from Rio Grande down and
remain practically stationary above
Rio Grsnde City during the next few
days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18
TEAPOT dome
TRIALSTARTS
LATETUESDAY
Last Juror Picked Af-
ter Noon Today; All
of Group Live in Dis
trict of Columbia


WASHINGTON, ID. al. Oct. ls.-Ln
After two days OF painstaking
examination, a jury was placed In the
box today 70 decide whether Albert
b. Fall, former secretary of the in
terror, and Harry II. Sinclair. OIL
promoter, eonspired IN disposing of
the lease OF navy's great Tea Pot
Dome oil reserve.
The jury was completed soon af-
ter noon, after a procession OF tales
men IN and out Of the box. Although
when court opened only one Jurors
seat remained vacant, challenge after
challenge from both government and
Gefense removed those to whom the
lawyers objected.
The jury which will hear the cele-
brated case consists of two women.
one married and one single. ana ten
men, eight married and two single.
The Jurors all live in the District or
Columbia and are as follows:
The Jury
Mrs. Annela L. Bailey, clerk, age
not elected.
Miss Bernice Heaton, n telephone
instructor, age not elected.
Gardner r. Greenfell, rs, single.
cable splicer.
\ William II. Goucher. 80. married, q
tire vulcanizer.
Conrad :. Herzog. So. married,
sales manager.
| Robert g. Flora. SO. married, sales
agent.
John P. Kearn. s2, married, sales
man.
Bradner w. Holmes. 81. married,
department store floor manager.
John T.. Costinetti, 81, married,
tailor.
Norman L. Glasscock. AZ. married,
clerk.
Edward j. Kidwell. Jr.. 81. single.
leather worker.
Charles Holt, 6s. married, retired
brick mason.
One Of the first jurors to Be re-
moved from the box today was Mrs.
Fauiine Levitt, chosen with two oth-
er women ms tentative Jurors. Her
successor IN the box, John Foster, a
negro war veteran, remained there
only a snort time. however, being
thrown off by a challenge.
start Trial
with the selection Of the jury,
owen y. Roberts, OF special Oil coun-
oNN Nht NptHlUk statement Tor
the prosecution saying the govern
ment would prove conspiracy
against Fall and Sinclair for the Iens-
ing Of the Tea Pot Dome naval re-
serve.
! WASHINGTON. d. c., Oct. 1s.-tH
| Speedy completion OF the jury that
is 10 hear the naval oil lease con-
spiracy charge against Albert B.
!. Fail and Harry r. Sinclair was the
hope Of counsel as the case proceed.
cd on its second day in the District
Of Columbia supreme court.
a new panel OF twenty-siS was
called. This number included two
women, Mrs. Mary III. Rogge and
Miss Evelyn Jarvis, but their names
were on the bottom of the list.
Three women already were IN the
box which contained IL tentative
jurors, their Earb adding n touch or
color TO the drab background OF the
mems dark clothing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18

World renowned Pistol and
Rifle Shot Here October 25th
w. II. Putegnat Hardware
Company
Brownsville. Texas
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-18

with the selection Of the Jury.
owen j. Roberts, OF special Oil coun-
sci made the opening statement for
the prosecution saying the govern
ment would prove conspiracy
against Fall and Sinclair for the leas-
ing Of the Tea Pot Dome naval re-
serve.
Evening star., 1927-04-17
Watching Clock Necessity for oftrt Wash E
gL May ThW When They Are BP Time f Post the
to H SB l|%

by the way. what is that building
there"
"Oh. that" responded the driver,
that is the Patent Office"
Look, George" shouted his ia.
ther, that is the Patent Office That's
where the patents are made. If daddy
| invented a what-you-may-callit he
would have to go there"
GO where?" asked the son.
ITO the Patent Cff1ce,'' replied the
father
II want q lonipop. said Georgie.
What time is it now?" inquired
| Mrs. Filbert.
Eight O'clock answered her hus-
band
At Tenth street. the driver turned
to the left and called back, That's
Fords Theater.
"Oh, I didn't know lie had a thea
/ ter in Washington, churtled NlrS
Filbert.
Trina, - returned Mr., Filbert grave.
~. that happens 10 be the old Ford
Theater. in which Booth assa ssina ted
President Lincoln" 2"
Stepping on the gas the chauffeur
sped down Pennsylvania avenue. At
Fifteenth street he slowed mp and
pointed out the Treasury Building.
Mr. and Mrs. Filbert simultaneously
shook George, who had once more
dozad off into Inconsistencies
Look. Georeie,' said Mr.. Filbert
there is where all the money in the
/ United States is made. That's where
Sanity Claus get ali his money to buy
I your Christmas toys.
/ Where's Sanity Claus?" inquired
George. abruptly.
NO, dear" sad his mother, sweetly
papa means that is where the money
comes from to give to SANITY Claus"
Pardon me- injected the driver
but there amt no money made
/ there. You're thinking OF III Bureau
/ of Engraving and Printing.
"Wen, Irma, said Mr.. Filbert,
! Uncle Sam certainly has got some
/ swell buildings here"
| where's Uncle Sam" piped
! Georgie pressing his nose against the
/ window pane.
! mo. SON said Mr.. Flbert. serious
/ ly, Uncle sam is only the appellation
used TO signify an allegorical figure" "
4 This effectually silenced George Fiji
bert
1 by the White House. At Executive
Drive the chauffeur indicated the
State, War and Navy Building.
Mr. Filoert thought that the trio
+ would do better to dismiss the taxi
and walk about the cluster Of build
iugs. The peak Of the Washington
/ Monument was clearly visible in the
distance and there should be no diff
, Guilty in finding il. Paying off the
/ taxi man. the I'iIbert family stood for
a moment in front OF the State, War
and Navy Building, while Mr.. Filbert
glanced hastily through The guide
book
See, George, that is where the sol
diers and sailors are. 1t is also the
building in which the Secretary of
State has his Office
Which stale?" naiyely inquired
The wife.
The United States. Of course 1t
is handy TO the White House. SO
that the President can run across
easily IN that way he can keep
everything right under his eve.
Suddenly, there was 3 shout from
Mrs. Filbert. Charles: iCharles.'
Evening star., 1927-04-17

wait, Irna, painted her husband, >
we haven't got a picture of you and
George yet. 1t would be nice to take
photo Of you two in front of one of
the buildings. Let's go around to the
side Of the White House. We can't go
in the front entrance because they
are fixing the roof
What's the matter of the roof"
asked George.
Il don't know. but, Georgia, stand
close to mamma SO papa can take a
picture of you and the White House.
There's a good boy. Now hold it.
There you are. Now when you show
your little friends this picture you can
say that it was taken right at the side
door of the Presidents house"
THE Presidents, papa? said
George.
Charles take a picture Of the
Evening star., 1927-04-17

! turned half an hour later to the bench
where they had left mamma. Mrs.
| F'ilbert, however. had disappeared.
/ More or less bewildered, Mr.. Filbert
and George began a search through
| Potomac Park. Somehow or other
| they came to a bridge and crossed it.
y X x
In the meantime Mrs. Filbert who.
L tired of waiting, had sauntered
about the park, found herself near
Center Market. Accosting police
man, she inquired if he had seen Il
gentleman with little boy.
The officer replied that he had seen
several gentlemen with several little
boys, which left Mrs. Filbert befud-
died, The policeman, however, direct
ed Mrs F. back to the park, where,
by good fortune, she found the seat
she had deserted.
Mr.. Filbert, who, with George. was
in unfamiliar territory, sought an Of
ficer at the end Of the bridge.
Right now" said the policeman
agreeably, you are in Virginia. Just
retraca your steps and you will be in
Potomac Park again"
A half-hour later the Filbert family
was reunited. Again the guide book
was perused.
1T SAYS here" Mr. Filbert offered.
that one should not miss seeing the
National Museum, the Smithsonian
Institution and Mount Vernon"
"WelI. what time is it now?' asked
Mrs. Filbert.
I'VE have time to see the build
ings," replied Mr.. Filhert, but we
will have to step on it.
Eg4~sl- 4 q
some post cards to send TO the folks
back home. Where is a store?" asked
Mrs. F.
Here comes a policeman" an
swered Mr. F.. I'm ask him. Oh, Of
ficer. is there a post card place around
here?"
Yes, sir. there is a lot OF them up
in Pennsylvania avenue" returned
the man in blue.
Twenty minutes later the Filberts
were in a souvenir shop on the Ave-
nue. Forty-five minutes We're con-
sumed in the writing of postcards, all
ending with "Wish you were here,
not to mention the purchase of eleven
banners, four albums of views of
Washington and six statuettes of the
Washington Monument, all of which
set Mr.. F. back $11.65.
At this time Mr.. F'ilbert suggested
they should have a bite of lunch, at
which Mrs. F'ilbert protested that,
their visit being so brief at best,
they should continue sightseeing.
Mr.. Filbert overruled the objection,
however, and they seized a hasty
snack at a restaurant nearby.
Il think George should see Mount
Vernon said Mr.. F'ilbert because
the book here says no journey to
Washington is complete without see
ing the home of the father of his
country. I'll ask the policeman on
the corner how to get there. Stay
with mamma a minute, George, papa
will be right back"
Mamma at this point began to get
nervous and shouted after him.
Hurry now. Charles. remember we
must be at the station in time for the
4 o'clock train. Be Still, George. |
you have had three lollipops already"
THE officer says" informed Mr.. r, |
returning, that we had better take |
a sightseeing bus. because. it is too
far to walk TO Mount Vernon.
Wen. believe me. Charles. am
Evening star., 1927-04-17

Mr.. Filbert swung around. Trina,
what is it," he inquired.
Charles, what on earth time is it,"
she asked I'VE mustn't miss that
o'clock train. Come, hurry up"
Mr.. F'iIbert seized George by the
hand and the three fairly ran past
the White House.
George didn't know whaa it was all
about. but accelerated his movements.
Come, hurry up, George" admon-
ished his father, there's where the
President lives-now we must run
along"'
Get your camera out" screamed
Mrs. Filbert, 'and take picture Of
it,
Mr. Tilbert struggled nervously TO
extract the camera from its case,
snapped a picture and they all con-
fiuDad on