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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17
JAILER HALTS
6 MEN With
PISTOL FIRE
Fort Worth Warden
illustrates Delivery
After Being Knock
ed Down

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. IL
Rl-C. II. Powers, held in county
jail here charged with burglary, was
shot and killed by Jailer A. B. Nc
Dougald today during an attempted
break from the prison in which at
least six persons participated
Although McDougalr was battered
over the head with an iron pipe
wrapped in a blanket and sustained
broken nose, none of the prisoners
escaped.
The break for liberty was made
when breakfast was being delivered
TO one of the cells.
When two TRUSTEES carried break
fast 10 six men in a cell on the fifth
floor Of the Jail and opened the door
IN response TO q. request for syrup
oy Powers, under sentence of death
for murder here last spring, the six
prisoners, who had been crouching
in a corner, rushed upon them,
knocking the TRUSTEES 70 the floor.
Jailer Knocked Down
Jailer MeDougald, whose room is
on the fifth floor, hearing the rush
Of the attack ran from his room
unarmed. and was felled by an iron
pipe wrapped in a blanket which
Claude Floyd, a prisoner held on
charges of automobile theft held in
his hand. He suffered a broken nose
and bruises about his head.
Powers rushed upon the fallen
jailer, and asked:
where's your gun! Is your gun
in your room?"
There's no gun in my ROOM" the
Jailer replied. Powers concluded a
hasty search of the room and ran
down the hallway. McDougald then
arose, ran into his room, and re-
turned with a gun which Powers did
not find.
Meeting Powers in the hall. and
confronted with a knife, McDougald
fired twice, fatally wounding the
man.
Glad None Escaped
McDougald later was taken 70 4
hospital to determine IL blows from
the iron pipe fractured his skull.
A number of x-ray pictures were
taken, attendants said.
"I'm glad none of them got away"
McDougald said, after the attempted
break had been frustrated when the
prisoners were unable to leave the
building.
Silver, convicted of killing Roscoe
Wilson, Majestic Theater treasurer,
and sentenced 10 die in the electric
chair. was confined in the cell from
which the prisoners attempted to
escape according to McDougsld, and
so far as is known did not leave the
cell
Belief that he may have been i'm
plicated in the meditated escape was
general however, inasmuch as il was
his request which led to opening the
cell door.
Hearing the shots which killed
Powers. the other prisoners returned
10 a corner of the hall. McDougald
summoned assistant jailers who con-
veyed the prisoners to their cells.
Attendants az the hospital 70 which
McDougald was taken said the jail
er's skull was not fractured.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17
COURT CLOSES
GAMING HOUSE
$4,000 i'm Gambling
Equipment Seized
At Galveston

AUSTIN, Texas.~~Aug. 17.4tR)-
"Roseland alleged gambling palace
at Galveston. has been placed uhrer
injunction. and. $4,000 worth ut
gambling equipment seized. attor-
ney General Claude Pollard was in
formed today by by his assistant,
Galloway Calhoun.
GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 17.-tR
An injunction was issued by Judge
j. G. Canty in the tenth district
court against John Nounes, also
known as Johnny Jack, restraining
Nounes from operating gambling at
the road house known as -Roseland,- =
just outside Of the city limits here.
The injunction was issued on rep
reservations by Galloway Calhoun,
assistant attorney general. support
ed by evidence secured by Keller
Hines and W. N. Arnold, Jr.. special
investigators of the attorney gener-
ais department
Judge Canty set September as
the date for hearing on the injunc-
tion.
This action follows the closing Of
gambling at Hollywood, another
road house just outside the city
limits, by the attorney generals de-
partment last month.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17
MALLEN GIRL
RESCUESBABY
Alice Jackson Dives
Into Canal And
Saves Child
Especial to The HeraIdl

McALLEN, Aug. 17.-Miss Alice
Jackson, 16-year-old high school girl
Of Mission, proved herself a heroine
Monday night of this week when.
unassisted, she rescued the three
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. B. r.
Greshem of Mission. from drowning
in the waters of an irrigation canal
south of McAllen.
The accident occurred when mem
bers of a McAllen-Mission Sunday
school picnic were swimming in the
canal and some of them were diving
into the deep waters which are very
swift at this point The youngster,
watching the older folks. unnoticed.
dived from a bridge from which he
was watching the sport.
j. d. Bramlette, superintendent Of
McAllen schools and v. B. Bramlette
were the only ones to notice the
child. Mr.. Bramlette plunged into
the water but was unable to be of
assistance, being hampered BY his
clothes. The commotion attracted
the attention of Miss Jackson, who
was among the bathers, and came TO
the child's assistance, reaching him
as he sank the second time.
Miss Jackson is a member of the
Mission Girl Reserves and has been
made a life saver in that organiza-
tion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17
Retiring Pro Agent
Favors ITS Per Cent

WASHINGTON, d. C.. Aug. IT,
Of the Volstead Act
TO permit the sale OF 2.75 per cent
beer was suggested today by James
C. Waddell, retiring supervisor of
alcohol and brewery control Of the
prohibition bureau, as the only way
10 put dry law enforcement on a
fundamentally sound basis.
Attacking present enforcement
conditions as farcial Mr.. WaddelI
who leaves office September 2, de-
clared his advocacy on 2.75 per cent
beer simply as a suggestion 20
those Americans who wish TO see
prohibition enforced 70 bring about
the prevention Of drunkenness"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17
Especial TO The HeraldG

WESLACo, Aug. 1.-THE VAL
ley fruit crop will ripen from two
to four weeks earlier than usual it
is indicated BY the announcement
Of the Chamber Of Commerce that
an auction Of grapefruit will be
held here Wednesday fer the sale
of approximately 125 bushels Of
well matured fruit.
The fruit comes from the Bowe.
Thompson a Wilcox orchards in
the Edcoueh community. and is be-
lieved 20 be the earliest that has
ever been placed on the market in
the Valley. II is well matured
and Of excellent quality.
The quarantine recently imposed
BY the federal government pre-
vents the shipment Iof fruit prior
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17
First Citrus of Valley
Fall Crop is Marketed

20 September /, and no ripe fruit
is permitted on the trees up 70
that time IN order 20 maintain
the host free period. The quar-
anti1e provides that the trees be
stripped Of ripe fruit up 70 that
date, and in compliance with this
provision the fruit was picked and
offered for sale for immediate
consumption. In order that il
would not prove q loss 70 the
growers the Chamber Of Commerce
offered 70 hold the auction.
Fruit shipments are expected 20
get underway in this section four
weeks earlier than last year. The
weslaeo district has 3 number OF
young orchards which have come
into bearing this year, and the
shipments will be considerably
Heavier than last season. 49,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17
Texas Merger Is
Oked by |. &C.

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. Aug. IL
R)-Control by the Wichita Falls AZ
Southern railroad OF the Wichita
Falls, Ranger e. Fort Worth and the
Wichita Falls 4 Southern railway
was permitted today by the Inter
state Commerce Commission. The
railroad company will take 95 year
leases on the property Of the two
lines and has agreed TO- guarantees
payment Of six percent interest IN
'heir capital stock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17
DOHENY, OIL MAGNATE
= = =
RUNS OUT OF GAS NEAR
= = =
WELLS I'M WEST TEXAS

FORT STOCKTON, Tex, Aug.
17.-tPt-Edward Doheny, oil mag
nate, run out Of gas on the plains
Is miles west Of here last night,
Returning from an inspection
Of his oil lands in Pecos county
with a party in his automobile.
Dohcny, though controlling q part
Of the gasoline supply OF the west
ern hemisphere. had not a drop to
drive his machine.
After waiting some time, q pass
ing flivver was hailed and the
magnate asked the operator, r. NJ.
Burnet OF Barstow for enough gas
TO get him 70 Fort Stockton.
The slow procedure Of transfer
ing a gallon and q half Of gas from
the flivver in = bottle to the other
machine, having been completed
the magnate claspsd the hand Of
his berafactor and departed
: RuEnst found himself SO richer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17
CITY OFROME
READY TOHOP
Plane May Leave To-
day If Weather
Improves

NEW YORK. N. Y. Aug. 17.-tPr-
DR.. James II. Kimball Of the wealth
er bureau, announced at one o'clock
today that if the monoplane old
Glory took off for Rome this after
noon il would have to pass through
two low pressure areas over the
Ocean, but these areas we're not very
bad.
ROOSEVELT FIELD, N. Y, Aug.
l7.-tPp-Indication were strong at
the hangers this morning that IL
t@o storm areas in the North Allan
tic should clear up during the day
the monoplane Old Glory would take
off for Rome at o'clock this after
noon.
Mechanics worked all night on the
giant single motored Fokker and
early today its two pilots, Lloyd
Bertaud and James Dewitt Hill, an
nounced that all preparations for the
ocean hop were completed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17
Pirate Manager
Is Fined $1OO

NEW YORK, ~. u, Aug. 17.-tPl-
DOME Bush, manager OF the Pitts
burEh Pirates, today was fined 500
by President Heydler Of the Nation
al League. "for violation Of the
playing rules and bad conduct" in
yesterdays game with the Giants.
Bush was banished for protesting a
decision in the first inning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17
MARINES WAIT ROW

SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 11.-tHl-
The American marines here were
confined to their quarters tonight
in preparation for a possible ener-
gency as a result of the suddenly
increased tension between the Brit
ish and Chinese, arising out of the
seizure of the wings of . British
airplane by the Chinese authorities
Yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17
Body Of Armour
Will Be Moved

LONDON. Aug. 17.-tPl-The body
Of j. Ogden Armour, Chicago pack
er and capitalist who died here yes
terday will be taken to New York
on the Berengaria, sailing from
Southampton Saturday, J. ]. Mitchell.
Mr.. Armour's son-in-law, said today.
Mr.. Mitchell added that no plans
for the funeral would be made un-
til the arrival in New York.
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HOMES INUNDATED

SALINA, Kan. Aug. 17.-fP-
Hundreds of homes in Salina were
lnundated today as Dry creek con
tinued 70 rise and the Smoky Hill
broke rapidly over its banks and be-
gan flooding in the east and south
west sections of the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17

WHEELER FIELD, Island OF Oahu,
Hawaii, Aug. 1T.-tPl-Through rain
squalls descending intermittently
Continued on page three.)
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sENTER FILES Rus PROTEST

DALLAS, Texas. Aug. 17.-GRp-E.
G. Senter. of Arlington. filed q pro-
test against the granting of any
right TO operate motor bus lines 20
Stone and Webster, or any other
recognized passenger carrying inter-
est. at the motor bus hearing here
today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17
THOUSANDSAT
HAWAII FIELD
AWAIT FLIERS
Woman Aviator, Jack
Frost, Hawaiian, n,
And Art Goeble in
Daring Race

Mutual Telephone Company received
message from Arthur c. Goebel at
s:35 a. m. G1;05 q. m. coast time)
saying that the Woolaroc was $50
miles from Honolulu. The message
was received via the Wahiawa wire-
less station.
WHEELER FIELD. Honolulu, Aug.
1T.-(Pl-The Dole flight plane
Woolaroc, reported by the Steamship
City Of Los Angeles at $3.50 (Pacfiic
time) as 491 miles from this city,
was expected BY aviation officials to
alight at Wheeler Field at about 2
p. ~. San Francisco time.
Wheeler Field, 25 miles from
Honolulu. was surrounded by thous-
and Of automobiles, and u crowd es-
timated at more than $4,000 awaited
Eight planes ok of from Luke
Field. used by the army and navy in
Pearl Harbor, to escort the Dole
fliers 10 land. ~
The three other Dole planes were
reported approaching the island OK
Oahu.
HONOLULU, Aug. 7.-tP,-The
steamer City of Los Angeles report
ed the position Of the Woolaroc, Ar
thur Goeber pilot, mt 2 a. m. Homo
lulu time C9:30 coast time) ut 24-S5
north latitude and 150-43 west longi-
tude. Naval officers estimated the
planes distance from Honolulu at
$50 miles.
\ The average speed was estimated
at 100 miles nm hour, which should
bring Goebel TO Honolulu shortly be-
fore noon or about $3.50 p. m. coast
time.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. Aug. II.
I-tRl-The Radio Corporation re-
ceived a message from the steamer
City OF Los Angeles as follows:
Eight fifty-nine A. IN. Pacific
time. The poEition Of the airplane
Woclaroc Is latitude 24:35 north,
longitude 1880. west. Am receiving
radio beacon family"
This pisces the Woolaroc 1915
miles from San Francisco or 49l
miles from Honolulu.
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| River Forecast
There will BE- no material chanTa
h IN the river during tho next few
daTlA
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WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower Rio
Grande Valley: Partly cloudy to-
night and Thursday with scattered
For East Texasf Tonight, partly
cloudy with scattered thunder
showers; Thursday, partly cloudy
with thundsrshoweEs In the south
east portion Light 20 fresh south
erly 10 westerly winds ON the coast.
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN
Flood Present "a HK. 74 HE.
STAG gkn~m ChuR Rain
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17

STRANGE HOW RUMoRs that
are without foundation, become
widespread.
Someone started a report OF a ty-
rhoid epidemic at Point Isabel. De-
clared there were twelve or fifteen
cases.
Brings forth . signed statement
from DR.. ]. A. Hoekaday. physician
AZ Point Isabel, that there was only
one case of typhoid. and that had
elsewhere, bresking out on
Ahe arrival of the case IN Point Isa-
el.
A. ]. Mecoll. sales manager at
Point Isabel for the Port Isabel
rowHsite & Development Company
properties. received the statement
from DR.. Hockaday.
Point Isabel has always been a
healthy place, in spite Of lack of
modern sanitary systems. And
these are now going in, !. addition
20 fresh water system, with water
80 be piped from the Rio Grsnde. -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-17

We sell Sacks, Knee Pads,
wagon Covers, Scales, Etc.
w. ii. Putegnat Hardware c..
Brownsville, Texas
Evening star., 1927-11-03

requires the teaching Of alcoholic
evils, permission had been granted the
speakers without question.
DIR. Ballou was advised by President
Carusi that questions Of political or
religious nature were prohibited topics
In the schools, and that since the alco-
holic liquor question had become more
or less political it is advisable for the
superintendent to communicate with
the board before permitting further
speaking on this subject in the schools.
Mr.. Daniel. who had remained in at
tendance at the meeting, expressed
his disapproval of such tactics, de-
claring that many speakers who OPP
pose tobacco and alcohol are less
scientific than they are sentimental.
Evening star., 1927-11-03

out the traffic congestion Il likely
would cause, both in the alley and on
the main thoroughfare. He further
contended that such a station Is rn.
necessary, since there are already
three similar stations in the immedi-
ate neighborhood.
The board decided not to interfere
with the placing of swinging fire doors
at the head of stairways on all land
ings in the new Tech building, on the
grounds that, after study of the plans
Of the doors. 1t was agreed that they
would constitute no menace to pass
ing students and at the same time
would afford greater protection against
five
Evening star., 1927-11-03

One such person. he said. told school
children that go per cent of all the
criminals in penal institutions were
cigarette smokers"
DR.. Ballou explained that when
outsiders" speak in the schools their
talks are always accurately reported
to him, and then, after due study, II
they are not considered proper mate
rial, he at once stops the speaking
program. This course was commended
by the board.
A request for the boards approval
of the erection of a gasoline filling
station on the corner of the alley
south of the Franklin School admins.
tration building and Thirteenth street
was refused when Mr. Ballou nointed
Evening star., 1927-11-03

l Full Size Bow-foot
Bed; walnut finish. Was
SIS; now ..$28.5O
2 Full Size French Van
ity Dressers to match
above bed. Were $6S
each; now ....$42.5O
4 Beds; full size panel
end; ivory-enamel finish.
Were $50 each;
now :. ...........y3S
4 Chifforobes, wi t h
double full-length doors;
/ side-drawer space; the
other for clothes; ivory
enamel f1nlSh. were 300
each; now ....$30.5O
Dressing Table; black
enamel decorated green
and gold with floral de-
sign. Was $100;
now ..........$ .$41.5O
Bedroom Furniture, Fourth
Floor
I Nest of Three Ma
hogany Tables. Was $40;
now ..............$25
Evening star., 1927-11-03
500 Chairs, $33
2 Wing Chairs in steel
cut velour: loose cushion.

3 High-back A rm-
chairs; upholstered in
patterned tapestry; wood
arms. Were 500 each;
now ..............S4O
l Hall Rack Mirror;
beveled glass; mahogany
frame. Was $3.50;
1 Chair, upholstered in
mohair; loose spring
cushions. Was SIPS;
now ..........$ .$62.5O
/ Console Hall Mirror;
star mitering; mahogany
frame. Was $46;
now 1923
Living Room Furniture,
Sixth and Seventh Floors
Evening star., 1927-11-03
Furniture Reduced
q to u

l Full-size Dresser and
Dou bic Bed; selected
crotch veneers of walnut
used on fronts and ex-
posed surfaces; antique
brass fittings. Set was
$155; now :-......$08
S Single Panel Beds;
walnut and gumwood;
two tone effect. Were $52
each; now ....$34.5O
l Dressing Table and
Bench; mahogany We
neered; bench upholster-
ed in tapestry. 2 pieces
were SIPS; now. ..S75
1 Bowfoot Bed; double
size; walnut and gum
wood. was $50;
now ..........$37.5O
1Quartered Oak Dress
er; light finish; full size;
four deep drawers. Was
$3.50; now. $3.50
l Duo-Fold Davenport
Bed; mahogany finish; up
holstered in rich walnut
velour. Was 500:
now ..$47.5O
/ Table Bed; closed, it
is a library table; opened
a single size bed. Wal
nut veneer. Was $50;
now ..$39.5O
3 Beautiful Dressers;
selected crotch veneers
on gumwood in rich
brown. Were $o8 each;
now ..$47.5O
1 Handsome Vanity
Dresser; mahogany fin
ished in red; was $140;
now ..............$65
/ Wardrobe, for youth;
green enamel decorated;
Was $45; now. $3.50
/ Chest of Drawers;
maple, decorated green,
black and tan. Was $65;
now ..$34.5O
Evening star., 1927-11-03

4 Telephone Stands
and Stools; mahogany
finished. Were $14 each;
now 3d. Is
1 Library Table; ma
hogany and gumwood.
Was $50; now,
as is .$27.5O
Refrigerators Reduced
S Oak Refrigerators;
white enamel interiors;
ice rating 130 pounds.
Were $52 each;
now $3.50
/ White Frost Round
Refrigerator with revolv-
ing shelves; water bottle
attachment. Was $50;
now ..............$57
4 All-white Enamel Re-
frigerators: white enamel
interiors; ice rating 130
pounds. Were 500 each:
now .$4l.5O
Breakfast Room Suite
4 Fiber Side Chairs
and l Drop Leaf Table
with wood top; frosted
blue with red line. Suite
was $s2; now. .$4l.5O
4 Tea Wagons; mahog-
any and gum; size when
opened. 27x3o inches.
Were $40 each;
now $50
4 Serving Tables: wal
nut and gum; suitable
also for radio or console
tables. Were $50 each;
now ..$l2
Refrigerators and Dining
Room Furniture. Fifth Floor
Evening star., 1927-11-03
Desks Reduced

Desks Reduced
/ Table Desk; kidney
shape; five drawers; solid
mahogany. Was $15S;
now $50
/ Flat Top Desk; four
drawers; solid mahog-
any. Was $50;
now ..$47.5O
Evening star., 1927-11-03
The Arthur Burt Company

keeps in mind that the phrase caring for feet is
better than curing them" applies Importantly to
Hosiery-and has made successful effort to pro.
vide Mems Hose. that are not only appropriate
for whatever Shoe Is worn; but for whatever oc-
casion-day or evening
1343 Street
Evening star., 1927-11-03

$45 Bookcase, $24.50
Single door mahogany;
glass front; width q
inches.
Evening star., 1927-02-08
MANY CLASSED AS STARS
! AFTER 80 YEARS ON LINKS
Some Veterans of 40 Years of Play Still Perform
BriIliantly-Mrs Fox and Sandy Herd Great
in Journeys Since Early 9O's.

Mrs. Fox began to figure proni-
nently in golf back in 1899. when she
was a finalist for the American cham
pionship. losing to Miss Ruth Under
hin. She has been Philadelphia
champion five times.
Mrs. BarIow's Record.
Mrs. Barlow, who was runner-up to
Mrs. Hurd for the United States title
in 1909, has been eastern champion
six times. until Glenna Collett flashed
across the gold horizon, and has held
the Philadelphia title seven times
Mrs. Hurd at present is grooming
herself for the Florida East Coast
championship tournament, to be
played at St Augustine the first week
in March In this competition she
will find among her rivals several Of
the best girl golfers in the land,
headed by Virginia Van Vie, the
17-year-old Chicago lass, who will
defend her title.
Alex smith stands pre-eminent
among the American veterans. In
the Spanish War days--in '98-thiS
master was runncr-up for the national
championship, and failed again in the
final of 1901. But in 1905 he crashed
through, winning with a total of 295
strokes. the first man to win this title
with an aggregate under 800 for II
holes lie won again the next year,
and at various times has been su.
preme in the Metropolitan and
Western open events.
Like old wine, as has been said so
often, golfers seem to improve with
age.
Evening star., 1927-02-08
TITLE BILLIARD PLAY
HERE WILL ATTRACT

1t is the belief of w. V. Thompson.
secretary of the National Billiard As
sociation of America, that the world
championship 1872 ball<line tourna,
ment to be held by the association Mt
the Arcadia, March l to II, will 10
the biggest and best the game has
ever had.
Thompson, who is now here to make
preliminary arrangements for the
event. said that Washington was Sc
lected as the scene of the tournament
principally TO give officials of this and
foreign governments opportunity of
witnessing it and because the assoCia-
tion Is convinced the local billiard
fraternity can properly support the
affair. John s. Blick is the District
OF Columbia representative of the Ma
tional Billiard Association that has
100000 members representing more
than 100000 billiard players with
permanent representatives i'm every
State in the Union and in Alaska.
Outstanding balkline players of the
world will participate in the tourna-
ment here, including Jake Shaefcr
Welker Cochran and Willie Hoppe,
present champion of the United States
Edouard IIoremans, Belgium: Erich
Hagenlacher. Germany; Felix Grange
France, and probably Kinney Mat
suyama, present Junior champion, who
is now in this country. from Japan.