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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
new FIRM in
VALLEY FIELD
Knit Goods Company
Plans Wholesale,
Retail Stores

The Lower Rio Grande Valley
field has been entered BY another
wholesale and chain store estab-
lishment.
Announcement was made Friday
az the intentions Of the T.. O.
Adams a. Company Of Cameron,
Texas, to establish in Brownsville a
wholesale knit goods house and al-
SO retail store
IL j. the intention of the COM
pany to establish other retail
stores in other Valley cities in the
near future, the establishments 70
Ne supplied from the wholesale cen
ter here.
J. H. Mauer Of the company IL
expected TO b. in brownsville
within the next few days for the
purpose Of getting the local whole
sale and retail store established.
Part Of the floor space in the
Cromack building On Eleventh
Street has been leased for this pur-
pose.
This new business was secured
through the efforts Of the industrial
committee Of the Brownsville Cham
Der Of Commerce. z. a. Rosenthal
j. chairman or this committee
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08

himself and Beadlr Nv said. DR.
Dreher said that while Nv and
Beadle talked ne pulled the skiff.
~ within a few feet of the one
occupied NV Lebouef when BeadIe
laid his shotgun across the gun
WIlc of the tiav craft and fired
into Lebouef's side.
The boat containing the body
was towed 20 deep water. ~ said.
where IA heavy iron was fastened
t1 II and IL was pushed overheard
Later Dr. Dreher said Nv and
Bendlc washed awav the blood
stains md returned tD shore
DR. Dreher told Sheriff Pec0t
that Mrs Lrbousf bad written him
on thr iny before the murder that
she ard FER husband would take
ride on the lake on the night nf
the murder The letter. he said,
ur~ed VI ir ~ he thr w.
Shrriff Pecot Enfh that Mrs.
Lchancf admitted writing ~ Br
Dreher but did rnt admit knowing
that hc was coming t0 Mill her
husband and denied Iuring Le-
bouef on the Lake for that purpose
Gossip generally for sometime
had connected Dr. Dreher with
Ms. Lcbouef, the sheriff said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
MOUie Stars Seek Divorce
Says SanFyanciscOPd Paper

Los ANGELES. July T-Pl--
The Examiner SAYS Constance Tai
madge. film star. twice disappoint-
ed in foreign marriages. will file
suit for divorce soon against Cap
tain AlaStair Macintosh. formerly
of the British army and native of
Scotland
IN telling her plans for di-
vorce. Miss Talmadge said she aud
her husband sill were good
friends and that her divorce COM
plant would contain 10 sensa-
tional charges. II will charge de-
sergion. she said.
The decision OF the screen star
"a dissolve the International mar
~iage came ~ M surprise ~
friends for she and her husband
hsve hern separated since last
Se~temher.
The actress and Captain Nackia-
tech wA~e ra~-rfpf " --hrsar--..
isrtcnbrr Miss Tal@e 80 sHid
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08

she was ''iust out Of love" with
her husband but still thought he
was "the incest man she knew"
Prior to marrying Captain Mack
intuSh the screen actress married
John II. Pialoglou. Green tabaceO
Importer She divorced him ~
June, 1923.
los ANGELES. Calf. July =.
-4Fi The Examiner says Anita
Stewart. motion picture actress.
has discussed plans with her At
torney 10 divorce her husband.
Rudy Cameron Bremen, member
of Il wealthy Washington. ID. C..
family. She has nfHn separated
from Bremen fer years
Mrs Stew; S-il in-compati-
bility would bc the ground upo
which she planned * sue.
The actress married Bremen.
thsn c. Hvi1tor and NJ ensign In
the = -, eight 80 ago
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
HARLINGEN CLUB
GRANTED CHARTER

AUSTIN. Tex. july S.-A chatter
was granted Friday 70 the Harlin-
gen Amusement Club al Harrington
hy the secretary 0f state.
The charter sets out that the pur-
pose " the club IL 10 provide inuu-
cent sports and amusements. such
as wrestling and bowling. and other
such athletic exercises ~ are most
conclusive ~ the health and enjoy
ment ~ the members" Members III
the club will maintain suitable
rooms. il was stated.
IncorpoI Iatcrs are j. q. Sammons.
A. 4. Hale and W. L. McElwain, Iii
of Harlingcn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
BAN JOHNSON
QUITSLEACUE

NEW YORK. NJ NJ. JuIy S.-tF9
Ban Johnson rendered his rcsig-
nation r. president of the Ameri-
can League today. effective on or
before November Il. 1927. II was
accepted with regret hy the club
owners in Special session.
The text of Johnson's resig-
nation:
After 3t years a. your presi-
dent, ] hereby tender my reSig-
nation 10 become effective on or
before November u. 1927. or ear
licr should | 20 desire. the com
pensation 10 end upon my retire
ment.'
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
BYRD AND PARTY .
HONORED AT LUNCH

PARIS, July s-tP- - private
luncheon given in their honor by
sheldon Whitchousc. rrican
charge d'affaircs, was the first
event today for commander Byrd.
Bert AcDsta and Lt Neville. who.
after the departure bv nir of Rernt
Balchen. fourth member VI the
Americas crew. for Rotterdam.
loungcd about their hotel and took
the opportunity for good rest
from the firing programs they have
been through thus far
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
LIBERIA SECOND TO
PAY DEBT TO U.

WASHINGTON. u. II. July SIP
Liberia has become the second
nation 10 pay its entire war debt ~
the United States. turning over to
the treasury u check for S35.6i0.
The principal ~ the debt was
$4,000. the remainder being in
tcrcst. Cuba u the other nation
which has wiped its war debt slate
clean. although a number of other
nations are making annual pay
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08

:WhO has held a series OF meet
ings in Hidalgo county.
Mr. McNear opened his address
with a general outline Of the neces-
sity for cooperation among the farm
ers and explained that the organ iZa-
tion he was promoting would be
governed BY board Of directors
with one director from each Of the
water districts Of the Valley. The
first function Of the board Of ci-
rectors would ~ to evolve a mar
keting plan and he advised the e'n-
pluyment or capable and cxpereEc-
ed executive 70 aid IN the formation
Df the plans and 70 take charge Of
the sales department Of the organic An
ti0n after the plan Il formulated
No definite plan for mas keting was
presented. Mr.. McNear stating lhAt
NJ WAS not a practical market man.
Hc stated that the membership fee
az the Association would tie S25. ana
that under a recent contract with he
board vi directors he would receive
$3.50. or ~ percent, or the fee for
promoting the organization. The
remaining 80 per cent would remain
i'll the association treasury a. a
working fund. -his contract pro-
vides that ht must secure mini
man of 1900 ~ overs. which he sta--
ed was over 10 per cent of the Val
ley's total He then suggested I'm
alternative plan, which he stated
would he presented ~ the board cf
directors TX an early meeting. where
IN w would receive one rrr cen. cf
the total net receipts of In assoCia
tion for period Of five years in c"n
sideration or his promotion and fl
naneing ~ the organization.
Five Year Contract
The contract form read ut the
meeting. copies of which were sun
piled those present. bound the sign
ers to deliver to the association I'll
vegetable crops with the exception
of asparagus and potatoes. for 4
period of five years. the grower to
have the privilege or rcsigning from
the association duiing June of the
first year providing hc was not sat
isfied. The contract also delegates
10 the association the power ~ en-
join sales III vegetables other than
to the association and 20 collect a.
liquiltatcd damages ~ per cent Of
the sale price NJ such commodities
as have been delivered to some otn-
cr agency FIR marketing
MIR. McNear stated that he pro-
posed 10 secure number Of so.ici-
tors 10 solicit mcmbci ships through
out the Valley. the solicitors 10 re-
ceive $3.50 for every member signed.
Ne ~ retain the remaining $40 Of .nS
S17.50 commission. Farmers who
sign without solicitation are to WI.
~efve their w mbersh.ps al Sl-.a1,
being allowed the commission which
othcrwisc would 20 to the member
ship salesman.
objection was Immediately raised
by farmers present 70 what was
termed the high cost of promoting
the organization. II was pointed out
that the memberships of the 1900
minimum would amount to S37 500. NJ
which amount S36.250 would 70 for
promotion az the organization. leav-
Ing Sll $50 for initial operating *
ncnsrs. The organizer stated .ra.
many nf the notes which would he
received for membership would he
of "questionabla value" and that ia
view of the service Ne would rendt y
the tuck growing interests of me
Valley he did not consider the pro-
motion fee too high.
Several growers raised objections
fCcntinued on raFe twn.l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
COLUMBIA IN
LONDON TODAY
Maurice Drouhin To
Pilot Plane on
Return Hop

CROfDEN AIR FIELD. LONDON.
July S.-tPi-Charlca A. Levine will
~ ready to hop off from Lc B0urpvt
Field, Paris, within fortnight on
his second trans Atlantic flight.
with Maurice Drouhin a. pilot. ~
said today upon his arrival in the
monopIane Columbia from Paris. Ic
expected that the Columbia would be
in perfect mechanical order by that
time, he added.
levine denied that there was \
serious dispute between himself and
Clarence Chambeflin, his pilot 1n
the New York to Germany flight, ~
reported, but admitted that they
were practically on business basis.
Levine NJ returning tx Paris this
afternoon in the Columbia and wIi.
ily back 70 London with his wife e.
morrow.
LIZ BOURGET. France. July S.
t4,t-Clarehc ID. Chamherlin. New
Hork-to-Geimany flicr. said good
bye 10 France today when ~ pil0tcd
the transatlantic BeIIanca mono
plane Columbia, probably for the
last time. into the air from the civil
flying field here, headed for Lon
don.
Beside him sat Maurice DrouLin.
French long distance flier. wha if
MI goes well. will fly the CoiumLla
over the Atlantic and back 10 Rouse-
welt Field. New York. some time ln
August
Charles a. Levine owner of thg
plane, who will accompany Dronhin
in the attempt also went along on tr-
days hop. He had found few inch
H. ~ space. just enough to let him
lie down comfortably on the gasoline
tank. The start was made at 1882
p- m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08

WATERMELON SEED
BEING COLLECTED

RAYMONDVILLE, Tex. July A-
John Wilde. who is one or .he
biz watermelon growers in the In
sara community has been gather
ing seed from choice melons DUR
INK the past few days, which Wall
be used for planting next season.
Mr. Wilde has gathered 10 date
seven barrels Df seed. The melons
from which this seed was obtained,
after cutting and pilinR the Firda.
made " row quarter of a mile
in length. lO feet wide and v feet
igh. III is estimated that the mel
ON would have filled ia cars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
Pastor Says Dancing
Individual Matter

IT'LL PASO Texas. July E.--t#p--
Rev. WI. NJ. Crcwdrr. pastor OF the
Orchard Park Methodist church
here. told hls congregation in the
course of "a sermon that NV person
fllr did "rot dare but believe that
X is " matter which should be' left tn
each individuals conscience and hiS
God" Places of amusement, nv said.
are necessary but should be 40
clean that ! can take my daughter
there or You can take yours in per-
feet safety
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
HOUSTON Man
IS SENTENCED
Charged With Murder
OF Wife; Is Found
Guilty

HOUSTON. July LPl--Artaur
Atkins. charged with the murder III
his wife, was found guilty and sem
tenced M ~ years in the pcniten-
tiary bv 4 jury IN criminal distrirl
court Friday. The jury had been
out since Wednesday night.
Atkins a carpenter. shot and Kill
ca his wife AZ their home here
couple OF months ago when She told
him, H. said. she would not recon
slider filing petition for divorce.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
Carnival To
Be Held at Campo

RIO H0Nno. Tex. July s.--tPl-
A water carnival and. life saving
demonstration will feature the pro-
.,am 70 bc viven here Tuesday. July
~ by the girls attending the Campo
del Arroyo.
Residents of the Valley have been
invited 10 attend the program, and
many arc expected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
new MEXICAN
AMBASSADOR
NOTSELECTED
Action Comes at Cri-
tical Time I'm Rela-
tions; No Reason Is
Given

RAPID CITY. :. d., July s.
-(P)-James II. Sheffield to-
day gave his resignation as
ambassador to Mexico to
President Coolidge.
The resignation il to
take effect ut the viii Of the
president who mas not indi-
Gated his intentions. Mr..
Sheffield, however, has in
definite plans for returning
to his post and upon leaving
here expects TO 90 To Europe
for six weeks.
The retirement of the Mexican
ambassador comes I'LL NV admittedly
critical time in the relations be-
tween this country and Mexico. The
southern republic has recently in-
stitutea in extreme" form the an
piicatIon NJ H. OH law, X ~ under
stood here. and there II some con-
Germ over this development.
Giving n0 reason for his retire
ment, Mr.. Sheffield likewise dr-
clined to comment On Mexican re-
lations- X was said AL the executive
office here, however. that his res
iRnation had been agreed upon
year ago when the ambassador We
turned IA hi post against his wIsh-
H. but upon the request VI the pres
ident
Was Not Recalled
The ambassador did state that
he had not been recalled from Mex
ico because of the recent develop
mcnts there M relation 40 the OH
laws which " was clear nv was con-
cerned over. He said ~ came back
~ attend the Yale commencement
last month.
However, because of his indef-
mite plans for the future and be-
cause NJ the lack NJ any announce
ment by the president there were I'LL
dis- .tlOns that the Mexican post
might ~ untitled for Il while. It
seemed apparent that Mr.. coolidge
would accept the resignation of NV.
Sheffield wv view of the agreement
made with him year ago.
Mr. Sheffield said Ne needed
rest. Everett Sanders, secretary 10
the president, explained that Last
year when the ambassador saw the
president I'd retire because of his
health and the president asked him
10 remain until this spring.
There were indications later At
the executive offices that Mr. Cool
idc would make public a letter Nd
the ambassador iH which nv would
set forth his views on the Mexican
situation.
WASHINGTON. ~. C.. July S.-fHJ
Inquiries at the state department
today H. to the Washington govern
menFA plans H. tO the appointment
of new ambassador ID Mexico were
met only with thr suggestion that
the administration was looking
around to find an exceptionally well
qualified man but there appeared
to bc no haste.
The possibility that the post VA
catrd by James R. Sheffield might
not W. filled NV un immediate re-
cess appointment was indicated I'M
tion whether the embassy would be
left vacant for N time i'm order to
impress further upon Mexico the He-
rious view taken in Washington of
the controversy over American
I'll Iand legislation recalled fire.
qucnt reports IN the past few months
that Mr.. Sheffield was to De with
drawn. all of which met prompt de-
nial.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
BALChlEN IN HOLLAND

AMSTERDAM. Holland. July S.
tP,-Bernt lilchcn. member Of
Commander Byrd's Atlantic
flight crew, arrived by air from Par
i this afternoon and left IN \ motor
car with three officials for the
Fokkcr airplane works
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
BY HARRY l.. SEXTON
Herald Staff Writer

LA FERIA Tex, June SPlans for the organization Of
the Valley Producers Association proposed cooperative
marketing organization the principal feature of which
promotion fee Of $3.50 payable himself from each
$2500 membership discussed before meeting of La
Feria farmers here night BY T. W. McNear Of McAlen
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower
Rio Grandc Valley: Partly cloudy
tonight and Saturday; not much
change in temperature.
Ligh. southerly winds on the west
coast.
For East Texas: Not received N
time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
ACREAGE LARGER

CANYON. EeX., July S.-fFl-
Wheat acreage in Randall county IN
three times greater than in 1926 and
4 heavy yield j. Indicated. farmers
here saw
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
Promoter Gets Big
Slice, Farmers are
Told at Catherine

la FERlA, Tex. June S.-Ann0uncement Of the
signation Of II. b. Vessel, whose name had been pub
shed director Of the Valley Producers Association,
was published today in The La Feria News.
Mr. Vessel announced that his resignation was due
TO the fact that the organization plans do harmonic
with his views.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
RIVER FORECAST

The river will iemain practically
stationary in its lower portion. and
continue 10 fall slowly at Rio Grande
go Mission during she next q to -
hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08

DAILY RIVER BULLETIN
Flood Present "a Hr. - FIT.
Stage STAGE CHING. kain
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-07-08
FORD ORDERS
war ON jews
DISCONTINUED
Dearborn Independent
To Be House Organ,
Auto King Says in
Signed Statement

SASKATOON. Sask.. July S.-P,--
Deep satisfaction ut the reported
withdrawal Of attacks made on The
Jews through Henry Ford's Dearborn
Independent, was expressed here 10
day by Aaron Sapiro Of Chicago, who
stated that negotiations for the set
tlement of the III ,O00.O suit against
Ford were in progress
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
CHICAGO BANDITS USE " MACHINE GUN IN WORK
Block Gambling Den Door With Weapon and Proceed To
 Loot Place

Chicago, Feb. R)-The machine gun, once the favored weapon of beer gangsters, and now a part of police department equipment to light crime, has been added to the lethal paraphernalia of robbers who specialize in holding up gambling houses.
 A band of four, sometimes six members, packing machine guns, has been credited with throwing Loop gamblers and bookmakers into terror within the last months, the latest of series of robberies yes- terday netting. according to unoffi- cial reports, in the neighborhood of sl0,000.
 The gamblers have no adequate defense against the gunmen and cannot seek police protection with out making themselves liable to prosecution.
 ;, The latest raid on a handbook es- tablishment was made in daylight while the place was thronged with men placing bets on races. The in- yaders blocked the only convenient exit with their sub machine gun, swiveled 1t around to command the crowd and while two also waved shotguns, the leader shouted: "Lde down." G
 Everyone dropped to the floor. Three men collected all the avail able cash as fourth continued to man the machine gun, and then the band backed out of the door and disappeared.
 Reports were current that more than s250,000 had been obtained by the gangs within the last month.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02

The United States recently sent e.O0o minnows 10 the Argentine to help stamp out malaria there. Ger tpin rlinnows feed on the larvae of the mosquito that carries malarial bacteria.
The Washington times., 1927-12-20

was knocked down. Although
did not lose consciousness, my mind
became q blank. ! made my way
70 Detroit. Mich. ] was never lost
in the woods.
AT Detroit ] obtained a job as a
laborer. 1t never once occurred to
me that had two farms in Chester
county and that my wife and five
children were there. Not until last
Friday night did my mind become
normal.
II was sitting at a window in my
rooming house looking out at the
street when two autos crashed to-
gether. The noise from the crash
had peculiar effect upon me and
my memory started to return. Then
1t dawned upon me that my mind
must have been blank for several
days. I'deeided at once to return
home. On Saturday morning /
went to my employer. obtained my
wages and started the return trip
Hess money became exhausted
when he reached Tyrone. Pa. and
railroad attaches, after listening to
his story, telephoned to the station
agent at Parkesburg. who confirmed
the story of the mans disappearance
and vouched to stand good for the
remainder of the fare.
Hess denied financial worries
might have preyed upon his mind
and asserted he was feeling normal
the day he left group of com.
pa1iona and went into the hills alone
on the hunt of deer.
The Washington times., 1927-12-20

for youth planted kiss on the
cl :: of his girl friend as they
crossed tbs intersection in a road.
ster 1t was almoLt more than Hunt
could stand when a portIy gentle.
man in .xicab blew the policeman
q kiss as 9 passed.
Then Hunt reB..embered that he
had placed a sprig of mistletoe.
giT ! him by a messenger boy, on
his semaph IRE. The mistletoe was
pocketed quickly.
The Washington times., 1927-12-20

HUAlp.
News OF his coming preceded
him a few hours and members Of
his family killed the fatted calf for
a reception rendered TO him. Neigh.
bors flocked to the Hess place to
help celebrate the homecoming Of
the man who for q time It had
been feared was dead and for
whom hundreds Of persons joined
in a search lasting several days.
When he alighted from a Penn.
sylvania Railroad train In Coates
vile, Hess was attired in the same
hunting suit he wore when he left
home almost three weeks ago. He
carried paper bag in which were
few cakes. He was met at the
depot by Rev. L. D, Bozworth,
pastor of the Parkesburg Baptist
Church in which Hess IL a deacon,
To the clergyman Hess told the
following story OF his strange dis
appearances:
"On Tuesday, December 6, left
the hunting camp alone and started
out to get my buck. | had walked
a few miles when l saw a deer and
shot it. Then five other hunters
appeared on the scene and claimed
the deer, saying they had killed It.
argued the matter with them, and
told them shot 1t.
''One of them hit me over the
head with the butt of his gun. /
The Washington times., 1927-12-20
n. ]. ENFQRCES
BLUE LAWS

.HAcKENsAcK. N. J., Dec. 2e.--
Justice Of the Peace Frank ]. Ham.
ilton of Dumont. Chief Of Police
william Grimes and several other
policemen marched into the only
movie theatsr In that town Sunday
Afternoon. proceeded in the front
Of the auditorium and asked the
Organist to stop playing. She did
Asking for silence, the justice read
the following proclamation at the
instance of Mayor Stephen De Long
and Borough Counsel Fred J. Mat
tocks:
State of New Jersey. BY virtue
Of an act Of this State entitled an
act to prevent riots and tumultous
assemblies am directed to charge
and command all persons being
here assembled Immediately to dis.
perse themselves and peaceably to
depart to their habitations, or To
their lawful business. upon the
pains and penalties contained in
the said act. God save the State"
The theater was in darkness. a
uraaas OF the Northwest being pre-.
sented on the screen. and continued
so throughout. A flash lamp was
used by the justice to read the
proclamation.
Several persons. fearful OF arrest,
left the theater but, as the police
said an hours time would be
given for all to leave. most re.
mained.
Then started lively hour. The
theater manager, George Ruckle, his
counsel, Clyde Christie; w. J. Hitler.
secretary Of the board of trade: w
]. Patterson, w. E. Mountford and
other citizens went to the police
station and declared that If blue
laws were to be enforced against
the fheater they wanted the police
TO close up every other place doing
business on Sunday.
We want the busses to stop rum
ming" said one. Close up the soda
water and confectionery stores" !" said
another. -"
We want only one train ON
sunday on the West Shore rail.
road, declared a third.
Chief Grimes was in a quandary.