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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
SUBMIT CIVIC
CENTER PLAN
City Defers Ac ii O n
On Auditorium,
Parks

Action on two resolutions passed
by the board Of directors Of me
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
on the proposed $500.000 civic cen
ter to include an auditorium. :ire
station and public library and fa-
voring immediate action on u def
mite park program, was postponed
by the city commission at its Fri
day session.
The resolutions were passed Ly
the directors Tuesday and were pre-
sented to the city commission Fri
day. The commission ordered the
resolution filed.
The commission ordered bids 10 be
opened on Friday. August 4, for the
paving of Seventh street from the
east line of Madison street to the
west line of Paroles avenue.
A resolution ordering dirt work
and structures be placed on Paroles
avenue from the point whore this
paving will strike it 10 the city
limits, was passed. W. w. Vann will
do the work. When the county pavas
the Parcdes tract road TO the city
limits the citv will pave the portion
of Paredes avenue lying between
these limits and the paving on Sew
cnth street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
lDROWNSAS
BOAT SINKS
Norwegian Stea mer
Struck By An
other Vessel

NEW YORK, n. ", July l5.-tPi-
The Holland-American Line an
nounced To-Day the receipt of wire
less from the captain OF the com
pGny's liner Neendam stating the
Neendam collided with and sank the
Norwegian steamer Sagaland four
miles east of Nantucket Lightship al
4:i0 a. m. today. All aboard the
Sagaland we're saved except one. the
message said. The Neendam was an
damaged and is inbound for Nv.s
York.
The Neendam, out Of Rotterdam
July and Southampton July y. Il
due az quarantine, New YORK, aI .
o'clock tonight. On board are the
Sagaland's survivors.
The Sagaland left Manzanillo, Gu
ba, July for Boston. The ship was
2.677 tons gross register and was
built in 1921.
The Neendam. vessel of $4,000
ton, carried 73 first class passeng-
efs, 30 second class. and 66 third
class passengers. Details as to the
cause of the collision were not avail
able IN the first message received
here by the Holland-American line
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WEDDING PLANS HELD
y r. r
UP; McALLEN COUPLE
4 = y
ARE ALREADY MARRIED

McALLEN, Tex. July i5.-Whiic
theil many friends were making
preparations for the wedding 81
J. L. Sherer of Mercedes, and Miss
Olive Freeland. daughter Of Mayor
and Mrs. II. Il. Freeland 81 Meal
len, the prospective groom an
nouncCd 10 the prospective father
in-iaw here that the marriage aas
already taken place months ago.
The young couple were married
IN Georgetown. December ~. Of
last year. the McAllen mayor vas
informed, much 10 his surprise.
Both were students in the Uni
versity of Texas at Austin during
the past session.
A new home has just beer com
nleted for the Young couple at
Mercedes, and friends were await
inn the announcement of the da.a
before making final plans for the
wedding.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
ATTACK ON TRAIN
In MEXICO FEARED

LAREDO. Texas. July I5.--lPi-
Arrivals here from Mexico today said
that all passengers on the Monterrey
Tampico train were taken off the
train at Victoria. capital of TnmAuli-
pas. last night and soldiers with ma
chine guns loaded in their stead.
An attack on the train was expect
ed between Victoria and Tampico.
they said. Authorities here said to-
day they had learned that 25.g00
rounds Of ammunition had been
smuggled into Mexico here recently.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
VALLEY GETS
south TEXAS
C.OFC.OFFICE
VIM. t. Burnett, New
Assistant Manager,
Takes Over Duties;
Seeks Cooperation

Establishment of an office of the
South Texas Chamber Of , ,ommcrce
in the Valley, with VIM. II. Burnett
Valley man, IN charge Of il as as
sistant manager Of the organization
was announced here Thursday.
The announcement was made fol
lowing a conference between X. WI
Nor. ison Of San Antonio. president
of the South Texas Chamber Of Com
merce, and :. {. Tucker Of Browns
vile. vice president
Mr.. Burnett II well known in the
Valley. having been identified With
the Valley port move in past years,
secretary of the Mercedes ChambeT Z
Of Commerce ut one time. and also
connected with other civic and de-
velopment moves in the Valley
Mr.. Burnett said tha; he will inn
mediately seek 20 organize the Val
ley cities in support Of the South
Texas organization, and one Of his
first moves will be the carrying out
~ preparations for the convention OF
the South Texas chamber here in the
rall. This will be the first cOnven-
tiOn Of the organization.
The new assistant manager praised
the activities OF S. c. Tucker IN con
ncction with the organization, stating
that Mr.. Tucker has been one Of the
main forces behind it, organization
and successful work.
The South Texas Chamber OF
Commerce has launched several
moves under the direction Of Ray
Leeman. manager, with offices in
San Antonio. included IN the moves
being the educational bill. the high
wav from the Valley along the river
to Laredo. opposition 10 the Box i'm
migration bill. and other such under
takings.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
Five Men, in Different Parts of Country, Pay With
Lives for Crimes; Three Hanged Together in ~ Y

JOLIET. It'll. July l5.-gPl- Out
doors. IN a heavy fog. while 400
men who only a moment before
had been laughing and shouting
looked on three 0f seven convicts
who slew Peter Klein. deputy war
den at the state penitent,ary near
here May S. 1926. were hanged at
6:l3 o'clock this morning.
Those who witnessed the execu-
tion rad fought and struggled for
an hour 20 get into the Enclosure.
walled in by a 2O-foot board fence
Preceded BY four priests. the
three men. Roberto Torrex. Meni-
can, Walter StaIesky. Pole. and
Charles Dusehokski. giant LIZ
thunian. emerged from the Jail at
5:la o'clock. nuschowski was grin
ming broadly and continued 20
smile until the white cap was
placed rver his head
Siouts GcrSb3s
T1s -Ares sen clinlhrG a dozen
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
SCORE OF 2S5
FOR z HOLES
BEATS RECORD
American Shoots Mira
Gle Golf to Main
tain Title; Six Under
Former Mark

ST. ANDI VS.. Scotland. July Is.
-tPl-Bobby Jones, with an awe in
spiiing tot-l OF 2sj strokes for ~
holes .oday won the British open golf
championship for the second time in
two years. Long before the Albanian
finished his last round when ne
scored 72, one under par, he was con-
ceded the title egain.
Only Fred Robson and Joe Kirk
wood had chance 10 tie him and
they would have needed to do golf
ing magic. Robson came in with III
giving him a total Of 29l and estab-
fishing him with Aubrey Boomer as
the runner up. kirkwood who took
"a and finished with 293.
The 29l scored by Boomer and Rob-
son was the old record made by
Bobby Jores last year and James
Braid in 1908. Jones' score was six
strokes better than has been COM
piled ia British open and stroke
under Americas best open golf
score. made BY Chick Evans in
1916. Y
With all cards in Bobby Jones led
Aubrey Boomer and Fred Robson,
tied for second place at 29l by six
strokes. Ernest Whitcombe and Joe
Kirkwood were tied for fourth place
at 293. The nearest amateur TO the
champion was W. b. Terrence who
scored "a at the close for 300.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
YESTERDAYS PLAY

Still out in front after the
three rounds in defense of his title
as British open golf champion, Bob
by Jones was regarded by experts a
lin" His score of 2l3 for 81 holes
gave him a lead of four strokes On
the next competitor when he fin
ishcd. The American star had com.
piled a record of 6s-T2-73, two
rounds under par and one even with
that exacting golf parsonage.
The champion made a brilliant
finish after offering performance
no better than ordinary for him "a
his outward journey.
Jim Barnes did the morning round
in " giving him total ~ PA. Wal
ter Kenneth. another American, vent
around in -. making total OF 228
Joe kirkwood. United States, did
the round in as. making his total
219
Robert Harris. Great Britain did
the round in 80, making his total
231
Cyril Tollcy. well known British
amateur. had II for the firs; rs
holes Of today's play in the open
golf championship. making his total
for three rounds 22I.
Archie Compston. Of England, had
a ~. for total Of 23l.
Audrey Booker of England had =
-. for a total of 2l9.
L. r. Cotton. Great Britain did ~
on the third round. making his total
222
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
fire RAzES
WESLACO GIN
Damage Estimated At
$4,000; One Man
Slightly Hurt

WESLACo. Tex. July -. Fire,
started by gasoline explosion,
practically demolished the east
stand yin Of the Service Gin COM
pany here Friday morning. da mage
being estimated by the owners ct
S30. .OC0.
One empl0ye Of the gin lece,ved
minor buns IN the explosion. The
fire started at l0:i5 Friday mora
ing. The gin caught fire from she
effects Of the explosion and thc
Mesiaco fire department responded
70 the cali. but was unable TO save
the plant due To the start the blaze
had secured over the fire fighters.
The flames were cXtinguished but
not before thc gin was total less.
None Of the machinery or building
can be salvaged from the wrecka &c,
the owners said.
This j. the first gin accident Cf
any consequence during this ginning
season in the Valley
The gin was one Of two owned by
this company in Weslaco. WATSON
a Sterhcnson of Weslaco are the
owners
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15

electrocuted last night for the
murder Of Peter Masto. a stranger.
who came to the aid CT the daugh-
ter a a Brooklyn roomirg house
proprietor. who was struggling
eith Wagner She later explained
she had tried to prevent Wagner.
who roOmed AZ the place. from
leaving with a suitcase.
Net Real Name
Wagner's only visitor during his
five months IN prison was John r.
orozier with whom he served in
the United States navy. Yesterday
trozier called ~ the prison for the
second and last time ~ zee Wag-
me-.
You know" the young man told
him. y agner IL not my real name.
bat nobody here will ever know
What it is.
Prisoa officials said they learned
that Wagner had relatives fn Ger
tContinued on page t~o.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
VALLEY COUNTIES
SHOW BIG GAINS

AUSTIN, Texas. July I5.-iP,-
Only about ~ counties had not re-
ported 10 the comptroller's depart
ment today on their estimated prop
erty valuation for 1927 The state.
total valuation probably will run
about SlJD.000.O0D higher than last
year. Friday Was the Inst day for re-
ports
The automatic tax board meeting
A. set for Tuesday ~ fiN the new ad
valorem tax rate.
Heavy gains IN valuations were re-
ported hv the Rio Grande Valley and
the Panhandle.
Hid4lgo county showed a SIC. .nnU,-
GOO gain over last year. Cameron
county about S5.09UO00 and Nuecca
county a like amount.
Potter county registered gain ~
$4,000. 900.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
BRIDGE WORK HERE
WILL Be RESUMED

Work will begin in few days en-
the mld-stIeam preliminary con
Structioa Of the international bridge
that is being built by the Gateway
Bridge Company here. according -
G. A. Fraser. engineer for the con-
pany who has returned from -.
Louis.
All permanent shore construction
has been completed and arrange
ments have been made for immediate
diving Of the piling in preparation
for the sridge structure proper.
Recent high waters in the R.o
mcnts have prevented any chann>
activities although il did not hinder
the continuation OF the building a.
each end Of the bridge. announces
Nj. Fraser. and with that all fin
ished at present and ali necessary
material for completion on the
ground the work can now be rushed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15

steps up 70 the trap-duOr through
which they were t. plunge three
minutes later. Torrex took MS
stand and looked up az the moose
which cangled over his head.
Stale-ki paied and staggeded mo-
mentarily. but quickly regained
his c0mposure. Duscnowski grin
ned. Torrez summoned a smile 20
his face and in . clear voice shout
cd. Goodbye. everybody
That was the only audible re-
mark made by any Of the trio.
Torrez and Stsleski continued TO
make responses 10 the priest who
stood in front Of them until the
very moment the waite caps cur
% their voices.
The ceremony wassb brief and the
three bodies shot through the trap
door together.
Asks fo- Priest
Ths three eoris-a-e men pre-
senfee a str.t1ge appearance in fhaf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
Physician is Found
Dead in Apartment

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. July l5.--
Ri-S. "A. Long. prominent San An
loniO physician, was found dead in
an apartment here today with a
Duliet wound through his thigh. He
had hlrd tD death. apparently.
Police heid woman who occupies
the apartment and her three daugh-
ters and friend VINO was visiting
her.
Later the women were released, Of-
ficeFH declaring dr. Long had been
shot accidentally.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
WARNING ISSUED

Police officials arc issuing warn
ing concerning the extension Of tnc
one hour parking limit which will -
into effect Saturday morning At
O'Clock. The new ruling piovidcs
that the one hour parking law Will
be IN effect on Elizabeth street from
Eighth to Fourteenth streets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
DISCREDIT RUMOR
OF FINDING PLANE

ST JOHNS, New Foundland. July
i5.-lPl-Tke spark sof nope kimdled
yesterday when two huntcrs report
ed wreckage I'm the interior which
was believed tv he the remains VII
tn plan flown by NuHgcsser ani toli
was virtually extinguished tlfav
when Major RI. Sidnay Cotton. lItcr
taking with the two men, disr-eIi..l
their story.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
GALES REFUSES
FLIGHT CONSENT

President Elias Gales VI the Re-
public VI Mexico has refused 10 al
low Mexican aviatOrs to depart srori
the capital on a nOn-ston fligh. a.
Dallas. Texas, because Wi the Ian
gen .n flying over the high mountain
ranges, according u advices leceiytI
here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
Countess Markievicz
OF Ireland is Dead

DUBLIN, July IS. fPi-Coantes s.
Markieviez, fot many years one ~
the most remarkable personalities in
Irish life. died taIly today Her
husband and Stephen as well LE
Eamon de Valera. the republican,
leader, were a. the bedside when she
passed away Ht ~ir Patrick Dunn'E
hospital, where she had been n p4-
ticnt Tor weeks.
The countess. whose activities *
tended throughout the troublad
wears ~hel The Irish neopl4 wee
fighting for Independence. under
went two operations for append
eit!s. and week ago suffered a re-
lapse which lrd w reports In Dublin
-nlt ahr hid died
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15

EpOsitiOn and a game OF hide
and seek over hundreds OF
miles of open sea was on.
According IN computations here.
the plane uaU been ln the air "a
nOurs anu 1--we minutes and coverru
a aisIance OF about 500 miles. she
Was presumably DUU miles from faia.
laaul, anu more Jnan lUU miles from
the nearest land. she prODaDiy Ien
snort OI H0nOiuiu ~ some iUU
miles.
Ine last known position Of the
plane Was ABOUT 60 mIBca east uL
ana nUrtn "a rama, island MI man.
IAat was at lao a. an. acme time.
Nncn tue RaalO corporation inter-
Crptcd "a message from the plane CIV
Ing ms posIsIon and saying:
send - u. >.
We are gong ID Tanu III the wa
ter NE nave rubber life boat. but
sehd help.
Equipped with provision enough ~
Lass ten uays, y pneumatic lie raIn
ana facilities for distillng water.
the fness mad the consolation tbs.
they might remain adritt AZ tuev
CuuId make "a safe landing rn thr
open sea Out tHCy knew HOlhlHR NN
the help that was rushing t0wHT..
tnem because their receiving set
broke down shortly after Ieavinl
san Francisco yesterday.
Al was believed possible that
BIontc could send out SOS and ru
sition signals after the plane alignt-
Cd on the sea, but the instrument
would be- useless III submerged in
Iaruinr Iwo small water stiiIA. Crr
tor each man. were provided for ths
enderIng OF sea water into drink
able fluids.
WHEELER FlE LID. Hawaii. july
Preparations have been
started 20 launch the big army
Fokker Bird Of Paradise which Matt
land and HeEcnbcrger flew u Hon
Olulu to the Aid Of the munOplanr
City of Oakland.
SAN RANClSCO, Calf. July -.
fF The steamer Nilhemina wire
lc--ed the Mathnn AuviEatipnE pri
pany here that SHE was proc, ediuw
at full speed e. the rescue Of 'hr
mon0Ilane City az Oakland. Snip
officers believed they were J2 allie
from the spot where the plar
alightcd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
BARTON IS BOUND
OVER FOR TRIAL

HARLlNGEN, Tex, July l5.-Jus-
tiee Of the Peace Grover Red
Thursday afternoon bound over 8
NJ. Barton. formerly cashier of the
Valley State Bank OF Hariingen. "a
the district criminal court on eharg-
6 Of having emnezzled S2S.si5.2i
from that institution.
Barton, who surrendered 10 off,
GERS Wednesday night. waived a pre-
lIminary hearing and was bounl
over ~ the September term Of court
III Brownsville On $4,000 byal.
which nv furnished
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
Fate of Fliers
Unknown; Ships
Rush to Rescue

HONOLULU, July l5.-H)-The trans-Pacific mono
plane City Oakland struck the water 500 miles from
land at 45 Pacific time today after running out oi
gasoline and summonng three steamships her aid by the
timely Of her radio
The liner Wilhemna 70 miles from the spot where
the monopanes last location given, was proceeding
toward the flers
Two other ships the liner President Pierce and the army
transport Kenows continued toward he planes last known
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
SEEN SLAYERS

MEAICO CITY. July i5--fP'--
Special Officers have been sent by
the Mexican government 70 Guada!a-
Jsra with instructions 10 capture
the murderer or murderers Of Ar
thur Brcwr. American coal mer-
chant. who was killed last month.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
BANK ROBBED

MARSHALL, Texas July 15.--f'l
Robbers Who broke into the Con-
tinentaI State Bank at Beckville early
rAs morning escaped with 81 ,291 af-
ter opening the safe with the use of
an acesYlene torch. Carthage officials
are working on the case.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
SMITH FORCE DOWN All SEA
Bobby Jones Wins British Golf Title Again
Cal es Releases
Catholic Leaders

MEXICO CITY, July 15.-sPl
President Gales has ordered
the release Of all Catholic lay
leaders in person on the charge
of sedition. They number =
officers and leaders Of The
League for the Defense OF Re
ligious Liberty.
The president accompanied
his orders with the explanation
tnat the attempted religious
revolt" had failed; theief
the consnirators are no longer
q menace.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower
Rio Grande Valley: Partly cloudy TO-
night and Saturday.
For East Texas: Partly cloudy TO-
nigh, and Saturday with local thur-
dershowcrs.
Moderate "a fresh southerly winds
on the coast
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15

NEW ORLEANS. La. July I5.-fF9
Two unmasked men held up threa
read within eAIshot of st. Char
street In the downtown business ste-
tion and escaped with $4,000 hsfe
today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
MOB STORMS
VIENNACOUR7
Acquittal of Soldiers
Arouses Wrath of
Crowd

VIENNA, July l5. -tP,- Grave
ioting by frenzIed mob procec ~,
throughout the afternoon an was
continuing this evening about Palace
of Justice a. the result of the ac-
quIttal OF soldiers ACCUSED Of having
killed socialist. The police were
powerless IN fact OF the onslaught.
although they resorted to the use
Of firearms. Twenty-seven people
thus far are reported wounded
A crowd rushed the Palace today.
smashing windows. forcing door 3
and throwing documents into the
STREETS. The manifestations grew out
OF jury NcfdIct which acquitted a
number Of ft.mer soldiers who ~"rc
ACCUSED OF having killed socialist
IN 4 fight in Schailendorf in JanU-
AIRY.
LONDON. July l5.-lP, The Wen
na spondent of the Evening
News says that the rioting there de
veloped into regular battle The
gendarmes were com PEELED to use re-
volvers and sabcrs against armed as
Sallants. The spondent adds:
"All shops have been closed and
tram and omnibus services have
been suspended.
"A furious mob attacked university
workers
"A general strike has been pro-
claimed. Railway men are removing
the trains. stopping rail service"
The widest demonstration oc-
Cured in the Ring Strasse. Parlia-
ment suspended It's sitting. The
newspapers ceased publishing and
many factories closed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN
Flood Present "a Hr. ~ Fir
Stage Stage CHING. Rain
RIVER FORECAST

The river will continue to fail
slowly IN It's lower portion. and rise
Rio C ande City Daring the next -
90 IS hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15

they mounted thr scaFfold with
long flowing hair. mustachcs and
boards. Since they attempted 20
escape for the third time six weeks
ago they had been denied razors
o. the services Of q barber.
stalesky and Torrez spent their
last hours in prayer
Duschowski remained hard
boiled" nearly until the last IL
was after midnight before he said
rather reluctantly that he guessed
he would see a priest
IDENTITY SECRET
DSSiNING. N. ". July 15.-tlPi
Insisting a. n was able to 20
% the electric chair at Sing Sing
prison thar he had been convicted
undef Ar assumed name. ri year
old youth went 70 his death keep
ir~ the serre- cr bis, identity.
Convicted s-ier he asle of
William Wagner, the ycuth UaS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-15
lin o UR
VALLEY

A. HALF DOZEN or more San An
toni7 bankers visited the Lower Rio
CIR ade Valley the other day.
icy are becoming more thor
ous. iy acquainted with the section
OF Texas to be served by the San
Antenio branch Of the Dallas Fed
eral Reserve Bank.
They wanted to meet the bankers
Of the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
which is an important part Of the
territory to be covered by the san
Antonio branch.
And they met them, or most of
them.
Some fifty bankers throughout
the Valley were rounded up by W.
b. Sellers Of Brownsville. and came
TO Brownsville the other night for
n get-acquainted dinner, which was
held in Matamoros with the San An
tonians as hosts.
The Valley banks have been doing
the reserve bank business with
Houston. Now they will have the
choice Of either Houston or San An
tonic.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-24

Prosecutors, sheriffs, and police
chiefs are the officials in charge OF
community law enforcement and
should carry out the duties assigned
them by the citizenry without fear
or favor and free from dictation
from all super governmental agen-
cies.
In such manner did Attorney Gen.
eral Arthur L. Gilliom sound .he
keynote of the law enforcement con-
ference, called by him, held today
in the House of Representatives.
Among the first speakers at the
morning session was Deputy Attor-
ney General Edward j. Lennon Jr.
who has assisted Gilliom In crimi-
nal prosecution appeals. He out
lined the various causes Of reversal
and pointed out to the prosecutors
the precaution that should be taker
to prevent such occurrences.
261 Criminal Cases Decided
From Jan. !, 1925, to the present
261 criminal cases have been de-
cided by the Supreme Court" Len
non pointd out. 'Of this number
167 were affirmed and ninety-foul
reversed, sixty of the latter being
liquor cases, eight murder and the
remainder various causes.
Fourteen of the liquor case re-
versals resulted from clear abuse OF
the constitutional provision against
unreasonable search and seizure"
He emphasized the mandatory
provision of the statute for change