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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Csc Building Bid
Arouses Curiosity

wAxAHAcHIE. Tex. Fi-Twenty,
five cents won't buy much these days
and the sum is not large enough q
be Of any Importance, bat sometimei
twenty-five cents can arouse a lot ol
curiosity.
Recently il was announced that Z
ccntract had been let 70 Ramsey
Brothers az Wsxahachie, "a build 4
gymnasium at Trinity University and
the price named was es7.n00.25.
Immediately persons IN all section
Il the state began wondering what
che SOS was for.
"That's the contractors profits
one student suggested.
"No. that's 10 pay fer the nails
that will he lost IN building the
structure" replied another.
Several persons became 60 curious
that they wrote the contractors "a
see why they did not make their bid
an even $4,000.
we didn't put the two-bits en eur
bid" Cal Ramsey. contractor said.
at must have come in the plumbing
and lighting bids. and as the total
came 70 Ss7.0oo.25. that was the sum
that was announced"
Work on the building Is progressing
rapidly and cerent for the founda-
ton viii be poured soon.
The gymnasium is to be completed
by February \. ard will be n OF the
finest structures on its type In the
Southwest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
LOOSSHOWS IN
BROWNSVILLE
By Attraction Will
Open Here Satur- .
day Night

The ]. George Loos Shows. which
will open Saturday night. on the
Twelfth street lot for the benefit Of
the American Legion. arrived in
Brownsville Friday morning from
Harrington, where they have been
playing the Valley Mid-Winter Fair.
The Loos shows travel in their
W special train OF twenty-five
double length circus cars.
On the midway Of the Loos Shows
will be found seven OF the latest rid
ing devices, merry-go-rounds. Ferris
wheel, merry mix-up, whip, dangler,
caterpillar and tilt-a-whirl. The lat
ter ride is the newest on the market
and has never before been seen in
this city.
Eighteen high class feature shows,
among which are Alice with her con-
gress of fat folks and her midget
husgand, Major Claude, the smallest
Texas born. Luther three in one.
Jumbo, Devils daughter, Motor
drome, Dixielard minstrel show
circus side show, model city, Jiggs
bungaloo, Indy hop. trained wild
animal show, MONOCHROME. war ex-
hibit. and many more.
Mr.. Loos carries only the best in
the amusement line, and says not
one Objectionable show or feature
will be found on his midway. We
cater to ladies and children and hold
a reputation second to none for at
fractions" he said.
This show played the Washington
birthday celebration at Laredo, bat
tie Of Flowers AZ San Antonio. and
Fat Stock Show at Fort Worth.
Cotton Palace at Waco, and will play
next year the same events, the larg-
est held in Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02

Lithuanian Polish dispute before the
League or Nations council.
The tension in southern Europe
caused by rivalry over Albania bad
an echo in today's session or the Ac-
errity committee Of the preparatory
disarmament conference when M.
Markovifch. JuEo-Slavian represents
tive cited the Ease or Albania az
proving that the existing league Of
Nations system or guarantee waz OBJ
soiutely inadequate.
Markovitch recalled that Albanian
Independence has been guaranteed NV
The great powers and that Albania. aA
4 member Of the League also. was
likewise guaranteed Territorial integ-
rity. Albania felt that national Ee-
eurity WAS SO feeble that "Shc BE-
lieyed u imperative 20 have
to special alliances with Italy
Apparently. declared NJ. Makovitch.
neither Albania nor Italy deemed
league protection sufficient.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Berger Tells Of
Rernus' Outbursts

CINCINNATI. Dec. 2.-GR1-The
prosecution in George Remus' muir
der trial today drove at John l..
Berger. Los Angeles millionaire. In
an effort 70 blue the sharply lined
picture Of an insane lover slayer he
depicted yesterday.
Berger upon direct examination
told in detail Of his efforts to bring
sbout a reconciliation between Mrs.
Remus and Remns. and the violent
outbursts by Remus when the name
Of Franklin L. Dodge. Jr, Of Lansing.
Mich, was associated with that OF
his wife.
Dodge, former agent of the fed
eral department OF justice. obtained
the evidence upon which Remus,
who then had deserted his Chicago
legal practice to become the king
OF bootleEgeTs." was convicted and
sentenced to the Atlanta. Ca, fed
erAl ~penitentary.
The sole plea OF the defendant
was that an association which
sprang up between Dodge and Mira.
Remus drove him insane, a condition
from which he now has recovered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
PERSONALS

Tease bennett has returned from =
kaainess trip Of over a week IN kans-
D. City. 80.
Mrs. =. j.. Schnorenberg Of Il
faria and Mrs. John Conway Of bis
eien. who have been guests in ths
Acme ~ Mrs. Ida Conbe this week
kavs returned 20 their homes.
Mr.. and MIRA. J. Walter Marshall
ard two daughters arc visiting here
SFom Johnson City.
August Wilson OF Chicago Is here
ieoking rEer real estate interests. He
y areomYauied ~ Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
WiIscn Of 81 Campo.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". Edgar and fam
wv have arrived here from q trir
ovsrlsrd from their home in Sher--
fdmn, Wyo. They expect to remain
Ger some time locking over the coun-
try.
HuRh Mclaughlin 81 Dallas, attcr-
4sy connected with the Missouri Pa
fifle railroad. r. IN the city for a
few DAYS on business.
nf. Y. Phil rarriotf. Robert Beat
~. and nr. Howard. who mntored
fswn from pes Mo'ncs. Iowa. are the
guests 81 III. VI. pattee Of Point
Isabel Tor a hunting and fishing trip.
n. r. Lacy. Jr.. Of San Antonio IL a
Business visitor IN the city.
r. IT. Bremn and his mother are
fcoking ever property values IN the
Valley before returning 20 their
hnrma in Tulfs. Okla.
Nfr. and Mrs. ID n. Dawson and
rhild have returned d their home in
NmnvsF. Colo. Rftey IN overland trip
a. KroNr~rilir.
r. y. Hartel - New Orleans e
Frsndlnr Friday IN Brownsville on
Business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02

Dl -. f. nv AALhAtEL
Exclusive Central Press Dispatch "a
Brownsville Herald
BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Dec. 1.-The
death Of Miss Louise M~onteabaro.
pretty s7leswoman, is being investi-
gated by authorities.
She died in her automobile. from !
bullet wound in the head. while On
her way from Calera TO Birmingham
A police officer was riding with
her.
Arrested for Speeding
he told Birmingham authorities
that he and another officer had ar
rested Miss Monteabaro for speed.
ing and that while he was accom-.
panying her TO Birmingham, she drew
a u and killed herself.
Certain officials. however. who
questioned the suicide theory. point.
Cd out that the girls face showed no
powder burns which, they declared
would have been present had sht
fired thu shot.
The case was called 10 the after.
ton Of Attorney General Charles G,
Mccall, who personally conducted ar
Investigation until called to rose
cute another case.
The attorney general reported a
the governor there was eyidsnce or
contradictions" in the story.
Evidence of StrnggIe
Miss Montc1baro. .s. was = rew-
ing machine salcswoman ard lived ~
Calera. Ala.
An autopsy report declared the
wound was made BY a larger sized
bullet than found in the revnlver he.
longing TO the girl.
IL was said. too. the car indicated
\ struggle had taken place.
State authorities point to other in
constituencies concerning Tire rlacr az
the shooting. whether there was
liquor in the car as eontended by
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Polish Money Eases
Without Foreign Aid

WARSAW, Poland lPD-AIthouEh
Poland has not profited by foreign
credits during the last two years, the
economic condition OF this country
has improved to such an extent that
the governmental banks have been
able greatly to increase their credit
activities.
The Bank OF National Economy,
established for fostering Polish hnsi-
meas and constructions, gave during
la24-l926. the first years OF lee exist.
ence, 10000 G0 zlotys in credits.
During the present year the average
monthly credits given by this bank
arc $4,000 900 zlotys.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02

The complete squad Of the San
Benito high school football team, IL
Of whom are in Robstown this af-
ternoon to play against the Robs-
town high school eleven for the
championship Of district is in the
interscholastic league.
Several hundred persons from the
Valley accompanied the team TO
Robstown on q special train which
also carried a special 2o-piece band.
Coach Morrison is at the left end
Of the top row.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
LuDEFIsK

ST. JAMES. Minn.-St. James hiss
set aside a day n year 10 celebrate
The merits az that prime Scandi.
nsvian dish, ''ludefisk." The first
celebration centcrcd around big
open air kitchens where q ton of the
fish was prepared. There were con-
tests. band music and a "ludefisk'
eating competition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
CITY BRIEFS

Why pay Rent? Finance a home
of your own, your very own. Easy
payment plan. We also loan on bus.
mess and farm property. Insurance.
Of all kinds. Todd q Underwood,
State National Bank Building. Phone
lS3.-Adv. IT,.
Return Home--Mrs. G. ID. Fair
Krausse returned Friday morning
from Galveston where they attended
the funeral Of Charles Krausse who
died in San Antonio Sunday.
When You Think Of good eats and
drinks you think Of the Star Pharm-
acy, opposite hospital, MeAllen, Tex
as 2 Advertisement.
Operation Performed-Josefa Gar
"a underwent an operation at the
Mercy Hospital Friday morning and
is reported resting well. She is
from Rio Grande City.
After the 27th. DR.. o. V. Lawrence,
State National Bank Building. will be
out Of the city for about ten days at
tending a convention.-Adv. 1872.
Show Cars Here-Twenty-fiye cars
Of the J. George Loos shows made
their appearance in the Missouri Pa
cifie Yards Friday morning. They
viii show here several days starting
Saturday. The carnival came here
from Harrington, where IL exhibited
AT the Valley Mid-Winter Fair.
Bargains In Used Cars, as Is and
reconditioned with our o. X. that
counts. ranging in price from $500
10 $500 ard from $l35.O0 10 $550.O0
See them before you buy. Stevenson
Motor Co, Inc. Tenth and Adams,
Brownsville. Texas.-Adv. 1913.
Cory Atmosphere-Fire was light
ed in the specious fireplace OF the
OF Commerce Thursday
afternoon for the first time this sea-
son. Persons attracted in from the
street by the sight of the cheerfully
hlaEin logs dropped in for many So
cial visits.
Water Blisters on hands or feet
2 AA"HlENdA atAiI ~ lew cNHl4t0-
tons Of Imperial Eczema Remedy.
All druggists are authorized to re-
fund your money if ii fails.-Adv.
I'D
Beard to Meet-A meeting Of the
board Of trustees Of the Brownsville
school district 70 award contracts for
furnishing the new junior high
school building. now under construc-
tion. will be held Monday morning,
Fred Starck secretary said Friday.
Two meetings have already been held
but delay IN tabulsting the many
bids made = third meeting necessary.
Many samples Of the furniture are
already here.
Dickey's Old Reliable Eye water
coois, heals and strengthens sore,
weak. tired eyes. All druggists 2se.~
ADV. CD
On Visit-W. r. Trip. 81 the
Realty company, has left on
n trip 20 Milwaukee. IL was said nc
The office Friday. He IS expected to
within the next few days.
s~tuccolHg started-Work 81 plac.
ing the outer covering Of stucco over
the thing In the new Capitol Theater,
under construction at Eleventh and
Levee streets, was started Thursday.
IL is planned TO have the theater
finished in the nea future il was
said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Texans Selected
On All-West Team

FORT WORTH, Tex, Dee. H.-C1
Raymond Rags" Matthews or
Gerald Mann az Southern Methodist
University have been finally and
definitely selected 20 play on the
play IN all-East eleven at San Fran
cisco December 20.
Both have accepted and will leave
for the coast about December us.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
AMERICAN LEGION DANCE

SAN BENITO. Dec. 2.-The reg.
ular weekly dance Of the San Be-
nito post OF the American Legion
will be given at the Legion hall FRI
day night. with music provided by
the "Firccrackers."
Local Legionaires are extending
invitations 20 all residents OF the
Valley 10 attend these weekly dane
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
ROGERS WITH Il

-
MEXICO CITY. Dec. 2.-OP-Will
Rogers travelling today as a guest Of
President Gales on the latter's tour
Of northern Mexico, said: II didn't
reme TO Mexico 70 find comedy in
gogarnment-there's plenty Of that in
Wnskinrton." lie added:
~ an the only man who has come
20 Mexico without any OF the fol-
lowing intentions; One, 20 write q
beck on Mexico; two. 10 tell the
Mexicans how 10 manage their coun-
cry; three. 70 mix in politics, because
fhere IL plenty Of them In my W
rountry; four. 70 buy a serape
fHexican saddle blanket); five. to
eat Mexican tortilias, because they
snnke them better in Texas"
Amazed because he had crossed the
ecuntry without finding a single
windmill" Rogers arrived from La
redo barely on time 20 catch the
presidential train. lie was welcomed
ny Arturo Saracho. Of Mexico City,
Who expressed pleasure In shaking
the hand Of his American col
league"
Rogers. IN reply. promised Saracho
tha. he would be able TO converse
With him in fluent Spanish within
five dayH because for the past three
DAYS he Rad been devouring a book
called "How 10 Learn Spanish in
light Days"
Hc requested newspaper men 70
nnncrnce TINT he was not coming 20
Menire ar a mayer or diplomat, much
icfs ~ a presidential candidate. His
oniv purpose. he said, was TO muse
himself.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
Toys MADE IN II I

NEW Y0RK-Ssnta will bring the
American kiddies more than $780,
100000 worth Of TOYS, most OF Their
made in the u. s. A. Twenty years
sRo he stocked up his slsigh abroad
fer the nest part.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02

CLARENDON - Up A turnip
weighing six and three-auarters
rounds was brought into Clarendon
~ j. ID. McAdams. who farms IN the
Martin community.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
ARMS FARLEY
MEETS FEB. 20
Preparatory Conf e r
ence at Geneva Ad-
journs Friday

GENEVA. Dec. 2-F-The sccur-
ity committee Of the preparatory dis
armament conference, which has
been ia session here for the past few
days. adjourned today at the call Of
the chair and probably will hold it,
next meeting on February 20.
GENEVA, Dec. 2.-F-Count Won
Bsrnstorff or Germany caused n SEN
sAticn nc the security committee
meeting or the disarmament commits
sion today BY insisting that import
snce be given TO article 10 Of the
League OF Nations covenant. The IT.
ticle provides for the revision OF
treaties. The delegates immediately
deduced that he referred to the treaty
OF Versailles.
Admiral Eugene Berns and Simeon
Pougatehieff, vice chief Of the gen.
eral staff OF the Red army, experts
attached to the Russian delegation to
the disarmament conference, left for
Moscow today
One report which could not be con-
firmed, is that they will meet at Ber-
lin the Lithuanian delegates who are
coming to Geneva to discuss the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02

HALF MILLION CATTLE DEAL
BRADY Rp-Brady stcckmen have
sold TO r. j. Brown on Langford,
Kans.. 5000 head Of Hereford cattle.
The deal involves half N million dol
lars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02

WINS DIVORCE AT is
@HEFFIELn. Fnr-Hsrrv wrier.
mko married two wears sEn when IL.
hss beer granted = divorce.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02
MORROW and
GALES START
MEXICO TOUR
Ambassador Accom-
panies President on
Inspection Trip to
Northern Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Dee 2.-F-In.
e~n1urating what IL regarded as an
ntfinr step forward i'm Mexican-Amer-
lean relations, Dwight w. Morrow,
&saerlcsn ambassador, and President
Gales were travelling today on the
presidential train on an inspection
tour Of Mexico. This is the first
time that a Mexican executive has in
wited IN American envoy TO accom-
panr him on such a trip.
Observers believe that the trip will
f1ake for better understanding Of both
governments and consolidate the
frisn6ly relations between the am
haasador and the president which
we're started on q ham and eggs
breakfast 90 Gales ranch a few days
after Morrow assumed his post.
Gales may find a way out Of the
Mexican governments difficulties in
fnesting international obligations next
year owing 10 and arrange
nests with bankers. He is expected
20 talk over the situation with Nor
rev during the weeks they VIII be
together.
Because Of the ambassadors fl
namciai training with J. r. Morgan
hnd company, it is suggested that he
u1y be able 70 point out a solution
40 toe difficulty.
The torr will include a visit to the
Ntetea Of Aguascalientes. Nuevo
441on. Durango and T~smaulipas.
The first stop will be- made at
AKmascnlientes where Gales will in
anRusafe the Gales dam for the ir-
KAKmtaon 81 $n extensive area. After
Wait nc Monterrey, where a large
xeoeption ia 10 be held. Gales will
fmk2 bis guests on an inspection tour
n6 the agricultural schools in Du-
range. From there they will go to
Iemaulipas to inaugurate the Don
Martin Irrigation project.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02

stuccoIng started-work 81 plac-
Ing the outer covering Of stueco over
the thing In the new Capitol Theater,
under construction at Eleventh and
Levee streets, was started Thursday.
II - planned to have the theater
finished in the near future ID was
said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-02

On Visit-w. r. Trip. 81 the
Foster Realty company. has left on
= trir 20 Milwaukee. IL was said N
the office Friday. lie Is expected TO
return within the next few days.
Evening star., 1927-05-07
Jn Memorian.
BR0SNAN. In sacred memory or our he
loved father JOHN RROSNAN who die
ten years ago today. May z. 1917.
Come hut NOT fnrrntfen

BR0sNAN., In sacred memory. OF our he:
ten years ago today. May z, 1917.
His LovING DAUGHTERS
DARNALL. In loving. memory Of ], CARL
Ills WIFE AND CHILDREN.
HARROD. In sad but loviug, memory. Of
ON, dearly beloved sister and aunt. ARA
nal rest one year ago today. MAY Z. 1875.
Jesus while our hearts are bleeding
Der the spDIis that thou has won.
Let us at this solemn moment calmly say,
Lord, Thy will be done
We shall meet beyond the river by aud by.
We shall part oh no never, by and by.
anu THE FAMILY.
HARROD. In sad but loving remembrance
worker. ARAMINTA HARROD who de.
I. 1926. .'' -' '' s"' as' '''s -'''
You suffered hours of pain
To wait for cure in vain.
Till God. who alone knew best.
M CalGd Sroly yog hame pn e rest. G4 THE pIper
hART1sT tHffRtH VI OF GEoRGE-
'FFrEsspN 5n.ssaa EHTog II yEREs @ m Ss0sss ed
Ioy1NG WIFE BEArRIcE Z ' jjEFFfER-
ory of our dear husband father and grapd.
father. WILFORD MARSHALL. who t'a-
parted this life four years ago today, May
Z. 1928
He fought life's battle bravely
- And patiently stood every. test:
He viii always be loved and remembered.
THE FAMILY.
sEXr9N SasPsSd II 9Rf GsFgoH f RSo MY dfs s
SIX years ago today. Nav z. 1871.
nest !" peace HIS WIFE.
SHEA. Tn sad but loving remembrance Of
my beloved mother. MARIA SHEA, who
departed this life twenty-seyen years ago
HER DEVOTED DAUGHTER. MARIA
srH sM fff'ea to ef depsa this Of NE NAes ene
year ago today May T. 1926.
You're gone but not forgotten. dear
YOUR HfiilspAND. Two SONS AND
DAUGHTERS MOURN THEIR LOSS.
SMITH; In sad but loving remembrance OF
SMITH, who departed this life - one Year
ago today. Nav z. 1925.
Yet in grief too deem to tell
But time will come to lis soon.
When we with her may dwell
HER LOVING HUSBAND AND chill
In sad and loving remen,.
aGg 2n and ana Rrotherd "a RANIE
three months ago. February Z. 1927.
That stilIed form, those closed eyes
Az Are so open ~ now beyond the skies.
While We are left 20 fiji the place.
HIS LOVING FATHER. FRANK WASH.
HSIMfs fHNSGInN; AND SISTER. MARIE
WILLIS. III sad but loving remembrance of
my beloved brother. GEORGE w. WILLIS.
who died one year ago today. May z. 1920.
One year has passed since that sad day
When our dear brother and uncle was
called away
God took him home: it was His viii.
But III our hearts love him still
HIS SISTER. 1SABELL. CISSELL AND
Evening star., 1927-05-07
TWO MEN HELD UP
BY ARMED BANDITS
Grocery Employe Robbed Of $50 in
Auto-Visitor Victim at
Peace Monument.

Two white and two colored bandits,
armed with pistols and operating in
pairs, staged two hold-upa here last
night. getting $3.50.
The first victim was Clinton
Baker, 2112 North Capitol street. who
was robbed OF SEQ by the two negroes.
who jumped on the running board Of
his automobile ms he was leaving his
place of employment in n Sanitary
grocery store at 13l3 Il street south-
east, shortly after > O'Clock.
MeEacinE Baker with their weapons
the men took the money and escaped
in tho darkness, warning the grocer
against making an outcry. Tho rob
berry is believed to have been COM
mittcd by men who had bc&n seen
lettering around the store.
Frank Lunsky, Il visitor from
Brunswick. Ga, was walking through
the Capital grounds, while waiting
for n train. when held up by the two
white men near Peace Monument
about II o'clock. One covered him
with q revolver while the other
searched his pockets. obtaining 500,
Lunsky told the police.
Evening star., 1927-05-07
WILLIAM K. SCHOEPF DIES
AT HOME IN CINCINNATI
Former Manager of d. c. Railway
Lines Succumbs at the
Age of 62.

William Kesley Schoepf, vice presi-
dent and general manager Of the old
Belt Railway and the lexington and
Soldiers Home Railway Co. here in
1898, died at his home in Cincinnati,
Ohio, yesterday. He was 62 years old.
Leaving Washington he became vice
president and general manager of the
Consolidated Traction Co. of Pitts
burgh in 1899. In 1901 he became
chairman of the executive committee
of the Cincinnati Traction Co. and as
sumed the presidency the following
year. He became president of the
Ohio Traction Co. in 1906 and presi-
dent of the Cincinnati Car Co. in 1913.
Mr. Schoepf was a member of the
Loyal Legion and was a Mason, be-
longing to the knights Templar and
the Mystic Shrine. He was born in
Fort Delaware, Del, the son of the
late Gen. and Mrs. Albin Schoepf. He
is survived by his wife, who was Miss
Albertine OdeIl of this city; a son. AL
bin X. Schoepf. and daughter, Mrs.
Eliza beth Huebscher.
Funeral services are to be held at
his late home in Cincinnati.