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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
Army Airplanes
Maneuver Here

Operating in a heavy mist Of rain,
W government airplanes, here for a
series OF maneuvers in conjunction
with soldiers Of the Twelfth Cavalry
az Fort Brown started work Monday
afternoon. These moves are being
made with the intention Of establish
ing Just what sort Of communication
may be maintained between the
planes and the ground forces under
varying conditions, Capt. c. H. Rey-
nolds. in charge Of the squadron,
said.
Two Douglas observation planes
reached Brownsville Sunday, landing
several miles ast Of town. -Four avi-
ators have charge Of the two ships.
The ships will quarter at Harlingen
during the stay here, the officer said.
because of impracticabIlity of land
ing and ~taking-off from the Fort
Brown field.
The planes are equipped with the
latest devices in radio telephone COM
munications through which IL Is pos
siole TO keep in constant touch with
each other during the flights. No
such ground arrangement is possible,
here, however, due TO lack OF proper
equipment, and messages from the
earth will therefore be communicated
by code.
In addition 10 Capt. REYNOLDS.
Lieut.. f. A. Pratt; Lieut.. n. C. Bone
and Sergeant G. A. Wigs, are with
the army ships. They will remain
here until late Wednesday, operating
each day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
Visitors Marvel
AT Valley Fruit

DO Valley grapefruit and ponde-
rcsa lemons grow on the ground p"
Is me OF the questions often asked
OF those in charge of the Missouri
Pacific lines Valley products exhibit
car which left Harlingen. December
Z, on its tour Of the northern states.
This report comes from Hutchinson,
Kansas, where the car was inspected
Sunday by more than $500 people.
Much interest is being shown in
the car at all points where il stops
and especially so at Hutchinson
where two cars OF Valley grapefruit
were found to be on the tracks for
local trade.
After leaving 81. Louis Friday the
car went 20 Sedalia Saturday where
over one thousand people visited il
during the three hour stop. In Sc
dalia the produce buyers association
IN 81. Louis secured communication
with those in charge OF the car ask
ing many questions about the VAL
ley and its products with reference
20 the market and their interests.
Today the car is in Pueblo, Colo,
where arrangements have been made
for Valley grapefruit to he served al
the Rotary luncheon in the city. Re-
placements for the car from the VAL
ley will be installed in the exhibit
booths there.
From Pueblo the car will 90 on to
Denver, this city marking the first
half of the journey. II will return TO
the Valley December % after visit
ing Little Rock, Ark, Dallas and
San Antonio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
AGAINST
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mapped Cara and his companions
drove past the Mexican immigration
office az high speed and did not
stop until they reached the Ameri-
can immigration office.
He asserted he started an investi-
cation, learned Of the alleged kid
mapping, and hat two policemen Of
Reynosa, who are alleged to have
participated in the affair, were dis
charged. He then took the matter
up with American officials, and af-
ter appriEing Alfred Baker Of what
had occurred, the latter immediate
ly secured Cacanova and turned him
over 70 the Mexican officials.
Cara stated 70 the court that
when he grought Casanova back to
the jail at Edinburg he informed
the jaiier that the mans sureties
had surrendered him. He also stat
ed that when the sureties signed the
bond they were aware Of the fact
that Casanova had escaped Jail. .
The ase presented a number Of
peculiar angles. The court ruled
that the alleged kidnapping did not
constitute contempt, but the man
ner in which sureties were secured,
and the indirect effort by Cara 10
make IL appear 70 the ". s. COM
missioner az Mission hat matters
in connection with the prisoner
were in regular order, might CON
stitute contempt, and directed the
district attorney to prepare a brief
on that phase.
The proceedings against Cara
were later dismissed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
WARD STILL AIDS WAIF

Although she sells fruit 10 pay her
rent, and often has little funds,
Mrs. Charlotte Amelia Cook of
Islington. the first child TO be adopt
ID By the National Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty to Children. OF
England. still Il adopting waits. She
has never forgotten that the society
saved her. when n little girl. from a
jealous stepmother who had cruelty
burned her with a red-hot poker. Al
though she has often not known
where her mex meal was coming
from she has been taking waits from
the streets and adopting them. At
one time she was caring for seven
babes at once. She refuses all pay
nent for her services 20 the tots,
explaining that she did il as a labor
Of love 10 repay the debt she owed
the society.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
MARKETS
STOCK CHATTER

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 13.-CP1-
Operators for the advance were again
in control of the stock market at the
opening today. A block of 5000
shares Of American Steel Foundries
was bought at 60 IL. a new peak and
an overnight gain Of ] IL. New tops
also we're registered at the opening
by Calumet and Arizona, Continental
Can and Hupp motors. U. S. Rubber
opened a point higher probably on
reports Of recent. buying of the
shares by members OF the Dupont
family and associates.
Buying spread out rapidly in the
subsequent dealings, advances Of |
to more than 2 points being well
scattered through the list. U. S. Steel
quickly sold up 2 points on expecta-
lions that the increase in untitled or
ders would be followed by q stepping
up Of mill operations.
Several Of the motors, including
General Motors, Chrysler and Hud-
son were higher in the early hours
and Wright Aeronautical rose six
points to 81 1-2 a new high record.
A more definite view Of the scape OF
the -. Louis and OFallon decision
was n constructive element, Southern
Pacific advancing about a point soon
after the start. Tobacco products
quickly reached new peak territory
on dividend expectations and Liquid
Carbonic and Endicott Johnson also
sold at new peak.
An overnight jump Of IA 1-2 points
70 around 1885 cents featured the
foreign exchange opening, demand
sterling ruling around S4.s7 1916 and
France francs just above 1893 IL
cents.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
NV YORK COTTON

NEW YORK. N. ", Dec. l3.-P-
The cotton market opened steady mt
an advance Of six TO is points. active
months soon showing net advances Of
p to so points on active covering by
recent sellers and fresh buying pro-
NOTED by relatively firm Liverpool
cables.
January sold up to 1913 and May
10 lS.sS on this initial demand, but
the higher prices encountered a re-
ncwal Of realizing or scattered sell
iHg and shere were reactions Of 3 or
10 points from the best by the end
Of the first hour.
Demand tapered off after the close
Of Liverpool, while offerings in
creased. Selling became more active
as prices worked lower. Active
months broke into new low ground
for the movement during the morn
ing, with January selling off to 1910
and May 10 1880 or about IL TO Is
points below yesterdays closing
quotations. The market showed raj
lies Of o few points from the low
est az midday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
GUIDE GETS HERoIsM MEDAL

For his heroism in saving the life
Of NJ. Rene Weiss, n prominent city
official of Paris. AlphOnse Couttet,
the best known guide of Mont Blanc,
has just been awarded the French
governments medal for heroism and
self sacrifice. Gcuttst was guiding
Weiss. when In makiag q descent 81
one Of the peaks Of Mont Blanc,
Weiss slipped and rolled down a
snowy slope az the foot Of which
was the Nantillons glacier and It's
ing death BY being dashed against
the rocks, caught up with Weiss and
stopped him et the edge OF the
glacier after the two had rolled SO
feet togethess
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
HEALTH RULES
GO IN JAN. 5
Action on New Law Is
Delayed BY Border
Officials

Health regulations effecting per-
sons visiting Matamoros, scheduled
70 become effective Dec. Is, will not
70 into effect until January 5, ac-
cordinr 10 l.. 4. Rendon. secretary Of
the Maramoros chamber Of commerce.
The new ruling. announced recent
lv. with the installation on the Mata-
moros end Of the bridge of an Of
fetal of the Mexican public health
department. requires all persons en-
tering Mexico TO have a health and
vaccination certificate. It was sched-
uled 10 60 into effect on December
IS, but health officials feel that so
little publicity was given the matter
that a large number of persons have
had no time to make preparations for
compliance with the ruling.
Letters exchanged between Of
ficials of the local Chamber OF Com
merce. A. G. yasquez, consul here,
Mr.. Rendon and officials of the de-
partment making the regulation. in
dictate that an attempt is to be made
10 straighten out the situation in such
a way a. to cause the least possible
inconvenience to tourists and others
who may wish to spend n few hours
visiting the city on the south bank Of
the river.
Every courtesy and consideration
possible under the law is to be given
such visitors, Mr.. Vasquez said he had
been assured, and expressed the belief
that some satisfactory arrangement
could be made whereby the law could
be observed and visitors permitted TO
90 and come with certain degree Of
liberty.
The law requires that visitors
across the border must have a health
certificate signed BY a local physician
whose signature has been vised by
the local consul. After Jan. s, that
law viii be put into effect here, and
is to be made effective at all border
towns as soon as possible, il is said.
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watersoakcd field was in had shape
and IL was necessary to wade in order
to reach the celebrated Spirit Of St.
Louis which was drawn up with its
escort ready 70 take the air.
Avoided Crowds
Lindbergh had taken precautions to
keep his secret all to himself 70 pre-
ven crowds from swarming over the
field and thereby endangering his
chances Of getting the he ANY plane
into the air. With = nonstop flight
contemplated, it was necessary to
take a big supply of gasoline and oil.
To supply him with nourishmeEt
during the long flight through the
Southeastern states, acros land to
Texas and thence into Mexico, Lind
berg carried O weeks supply Of con-
centrated food and two canteens Of
water. The flier expects to take a
direct air line route to Galveston,
Texas. thence south along the coast
line Of the Gulf OF Mexico. until dawn
shows him his location. He said that
no effort would be made to turn in
land until after daylight, and that
his course across Mexico would be
guided by such conditions as he
found were most favorable.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
Champion Rites
Held at Church

Last rites for Mrs. Amelia Wer-
biski Champion, s., a lifetime resi-
dent Of Brownsville, were held ut
10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the
Immaculate Conception church, and
intrement followed in the Wergiski
family vault in the old city ceme-
terry.
Mrs. Champion died at her home
here Monday morning following an
illness Of almost two years.
James Browne, John Scanlas, r. l.
Campbell, f. X. Goodrich, Jesse
bennett, and Andres Cueto were the
active ~pallbearers, while the hon
orary pallbearers were DR.. W. N.
Spohn, h. L. Cain, Jose Celaya, ST.,
James Webb. G. r. Barreda, and
Russell McChesney.
"A large crowd Of the many
friends of the dead woman, whose
years Of residence in this communi-
ty had made her circle of acquaint-
ances large in all walks of life
were present for the funeral.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
MEETING
FEDERATION
Valley Clubs Well Rep
resented at Edin-
burg Today
Especial to The HeraId)

ACRClA0A " Ing 1EIAtQI
EDINBURG, Texas. Dec. 13.-The
~semi-annual convention Of the Val
ley Federation Of Women's clubs
was called to order here this morn
ing. with over 400 present, the larg-
est attendance since the Federation
was organized.
The scheduled program was car
riec out with the exception Of the
report Of Mrs. J.. "A. Card Of Meal
len, chairman Of the constitution
committee, who on account Of the
length of her report requested that
it be deferred until afternoon.
Practically all clubs in the VAL
ley are represented, and among the
prominent visitors present are Mrs.
Frank Tcmpkins, first vice presi-
dent Of the Corpus Christi Fedora
ton; Mrs. Sam J. Smith Of Austin,
president OF the Fifth District Fed
Grafton; Mrs. II. L. Draught of San
Antonio, chairman of the Biennial
meeting Of the international FEEDER
alton; Mrs. J. s. Peter, president Of
the San Antonio City Federation;
Mrs. r. l.. Carson, national chair
man of choirs, state chairman OF
choirs and church music of the
League of Music Clubs: Mrs. ]. C.
Cochran, president Of the Women's
club Of Sinton.
Mrs. Mary Audrey Heating OF San
Antonio, s~oloist, rendered several
numbers, and will also sing at a re-
ception to be rendered the promi-
nent visitors by the Brownsville
clubs at the FL Arco Tea Room in
that city Wednesday.
Mrs. Fred H. Wright Of Mercedes.
president Of the Valley Federation,
presided, and all officers and chair
men Of the Federation were present
when the session was called to or
der.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS, La. Dec. 13.-P,
The cotton market opened firm in
sympathy with higher Liverpool ca.
bles and first trades shwoed gains
Of s TO IA points.
Some realizing developed soon af.
ter the start and prices eased off
. to 6 points but the market firmed
up again on bullish British board of
trade returns for November. Janu-
airy traded up to 1883. March 1880,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
LIVESTOCK
1t IL -
KANSAS T Kans.. ID.

KANSAS CITY, Kans., Dec. 13.-tP1
Hogs 100; packing sows 650@T40;
stock puigs 750dS25.
Cattle 1900; calves 1000; fed
steers. light yearlings ~unevenly low
err; slaughter cows weak to rs cents
lower; fed steers 1l0OG1400; choice
v~ealers llGl150.
Sheep 10000; top lambs 1915;
wooded yearling wethers 1025G1035.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
EYI

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 13.-EA
News Of the sudden departure OF
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh for
Mexico astonished officials of the
Mexican government and the United
States embassy who plunged quickly
into final preparations for his re-
ception.
ats just like Lindbergh." was the
comment heard everywhere. "He al
ways does things unexpectedly and
starts upon the spur Of the moment
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
SOLONS VOTE

CONTINUED from pags one.l
air speedily became stuffy and filled
with tobacco smoke.
There were few chairs. Some OF
the men sat or lay upon the floor.
Some were clad only in paiamas,
others also had on bath robes. Many
were in shirt sleeves.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13

May 1890, % to % points over the
previous close.
Towards the end Of the first half
hour the market was steady, a few
points under the highs.
The market turned reactionary lat
er in the morning and made new lows
for the seaso nunder pressure of ring
selling induced by talk for further
tailment by New England mills.
January sold off 70 1916, March
1885. and May 1S.47. AZ to As
points down from the highs and 10
to 2l points under the previous close.
AT noon the market still tended
downward.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
RITTER \ G c

CHICAGO, III. Dec. l3.-lP)-But-
ter lower; creamery extras 81;
standards AZ liz: extra firsts 81 1-2
G49; firsts Al 1904; seconds 81
M39 1-2.
Eggs lower; firsts al n ~; or
binary firsts 32G36.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO. Ill, Dec. 13.-tP-
Grain values underwent a decided
general setback early today, wheat
and corn in particular. Reports were
received telling Of larger offers Of
new wheat from Argentina and Aus
tralia at & sharp discount under
wheat from North America.
Starting half cen decline to is
cent advance. Chicago wheat soon
suffered an all-around drop. Corn
opened Ia to ga cent off and
later reeeded rapidly. Oats were also
weak and provisions tended to sag.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 13.-(Pl-Po-
tatoes slow; Wisconsin sacked round
whites 15OG165; Minnesota, North
Dakota sacked round whites 140M
1855; Idaho sacked russets No. /, 155
MlT0.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
|Herrin Peace Is
Broken; Two Shot

HERRIN, ILL.,, Dee. 13.-lP1-A
year Of peace in Herri. one Of the
storm centers of the southern ILL.,
rcis coal field, was broken here
last night when an automobile filled
with gunner left behind two wound
ed police officers.
Elmer Mccormick, brother or May
or Marshall Mccormick, was in q
critical condition today from gun
shot wounds in his neck and breast
and John Stamm. day chief Of police,
was nursing wounds In the shoulder
from the rifles Of the gunner, who
drove twice around the city hall,
firing n volley upon each circuit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13

CHICAGO, H., Dec. 13.ZP-Poul-
springs 1904 1-2; turkeys s06s3:
roosters II IL; ducks 1921; geese
1922.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13

when il makes you eat like a hungry
boy and brings back the color TO your
cheeks. You a soo feel the
strengthening. Invieoratins Effect Of
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC
en-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
HOGS


FORT WORTH. Tex, Dec 13.-fPl
Hogs 100; lower: top $50; stock
pigs 7.00G7.50; packing sows 1850
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13
SILVER
POTATOES

NEW YORK. n. ", Dec. 13.-lP-
Bar silver IS SIS; Mexican dollars As
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13

GLASGOW.-"Thirty young men,
have written from Capetown asking
the sheriff to find them "healthy,
thrifty wives"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-13

GLASGOW. - Sixty years after
they we're youthful sweethearts,
James Lowrie and Mrs. Janet Fer
guson were married here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-21
Radio CORPORATION Sued.

WILMINGTON, Del. September
u LP).-The Radio Corporation of
America was named defendant in
three suits filed in Federal Court here
yesterday by the Dublier Condenser
Corpora ton of New York. Infringe
ment on basic patents for condensers
eliminating batteries in radio sets is
alleged and an accounting of profits
asked. The Duhilier company con
tends that radio sets now are gener-
ally being equipped with house socket
power devices. on all of which it holds
basic patents Several million dollars
are said TO he involved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-21
WOMAN EUTOIST HELD.
Car Reported to Have Seriously
Injured Pedestrian.

Mrs Mildred Powell, II years old,
of $50 Eleventh street, Niagara Falls,
N Y. was put under $500 bond last
night after her car was reported to
have struck and seriously injured
Nellie A. Saunders. colored. 2S years
old, OF 4107 Ellicott street. Just after
the victim had alighted from a street
car at Wisconsin avenue and Ellicott
street The injured woman. suffering
from a possible fracture of her nose,
shock nd decorations of the face, was
taken to Georgetown University Hos
pital.
Arthur G. Hollinger, 6S years cid.
Asa | street, suffered a broken leg and
cuts and bruises late yesterday after
noon when taXicab driven by
Everett Pierce. apartment 500. West
Clifton Terrace. backed against him
on II street between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth street. The injured man
received surgical air at Emergency
Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-21
COOLIDGE TO VISIT CUBA.
Will Attend Pan-American Confer
ence in Havana.

NEW YORK. September II P).--
President Coolidge plans to attend
the Pan American conference in Ha-
vana in January. according to Judge
Antonio s de Bustamente. Cuban
member Of the World Court. who ar
rived yesterday on the liner Majestic.
The Presidents visit, he said. Will
he partly in the nature of a return
courtesy for the recent visit of Presi-
dent Machado of Cuba to the United
states. lie said that Secretary OF
state Kellogg also will attend the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-21
Wife Is Seeking Divorce.

A limited divorce, maintenance and
her personal effects are sought in
suit fled in the District Supreme
Court yesterday by Mrs. Johannah
Lyon, 104 / street, against James
Lyon. 1885 Seventh street. a barber
The court is told by the plaintiff
through her attorney. Charles +. Rob
inson, that her husband was cruel
She also alleges that he failed 10 pro-
vide for her, and told her to go out
and earn her own money, but when
she did he would take it away from
her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-21
Government Majority Only Five.

The governments majority, with
the support of both the Farmers and
Independents would be only five, as
Mr., COsgraVe. although elected for
two constituencies, possesses only
one vote. 1t is thought that in seek
Ing to strengthen its position. the
administration may try to attract the
surpor Of the I.aborites. hitherto
reckoned among the permanent OPP
position.
Tom Johnson. the Labor leader,
has criticized President CosSra ves
action in calling the election as "a
CHASTITY blunder." The Laborites. he
was quoted as adding. would only
support any party which furthered
the Labor program.
The position at the moment is.
therefore. that Coscrave is prepared
tn take the reins with a small ma
iority if the Dali confirms him in
the presidency In the contrary
event De Valera is ready to accept
the post.
Asked whether. if Cosgrave offered
to turn the government over to him.
he would accept De Valera replied:
II certainly would accept. and form
a government. Why not?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-21
COSGRAvE GROUP
PLANS TO CARRY ON
ministers Confident of at
Least a Years Rule, De-
spite Election Results.
by the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press
DUBLIN, September ct.-PrCsidcnt
CosgraVe's Free state government,
despite the disappointing outcome OF
the parliamentary elections. intends
to carry on with the expectation OF
at least year Of life. In making
this announcement, Ernest Blythe.
vice president OF the Council, stated
that Il new loan will be tloated in
December.
The ministers. all Of whom were
reelected, are confident. it may be
taken from this. that when the new
Dali convenes. on October II. it will
approve the continuance Of Mr.. Cos
grave as president of the Council
and that he will accept the mandate.
Backed by BUSINESS Community.
There is no doubt. Observers say,
that such all outcome would meet
with the wishes Of the business com
munity throughout the Free State.
regardless of political affiliations. 1t
is realized. however. that the admin.
istration will have to 80 Warily. and
that its success will depend upon how
far il is able to carry With it one
or more Of the smaller groups in the
Dali.
Although the Farmers. With depu
ties, and the Independents. With L.
are commonly ranked as government
supporters in the Dali. their attitude
is not ono of solid adhesion,
There is suggestion that Mr.
CoscraVe may offer government
portfolio to member of the Farm
ers' party. and that in this case the
party would vote solidly for him
in the Dali.
=.
is regarded as certain that the indie
pnudentS viii never commit them
selves 10 an alliance with the govern
ment while some of them are he.
lievcd To he strongly inclined to OPP
pose it,