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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-21
SAYS ATTITUDE.
OF SHERIFF Is.
NOT FRIENDLY
Convicted Man, on San
ity Trial, Given Spe-
cial Breakfast Aft
er Court Wrangle

LOCKHART, Tex, Oct. 2i.-(Pl-
Alleging that the attitude of Sheriff
w. NJ. Ellison els and has been dis
tinctly hostile" and that he fears
for his life" A. V Millikin. in a
formal motion today asked Judge M.
G. Jeffery to name an additional at
tendant or guard to accompany him
between the Jail and court house
where he is on trial for his sanity,
following his conviction and death
sentence for the staying Of Mrs. Vir-
ginia Petty.
Millikin, was taken out of district
court Friday morning and fed four
eggs, pie, coffee, and quart OF milk,
after he complained about not get
ting enough to eat at the county
jail.
As the second day of legal jousts
preliminary to the sanity trial got
underway, DR.. j. B. York, Houston,
one of three affiants swearing be-
lief that Millikin is insane, was
placed by the defense in q seat in
front of Millikin.
LoCKHART. Texas, Oct. 21.-tFi-
Enjoined by his own court from re-
moving A. V. Millikin. sentenced to
electroeution from Caldwell county,
District Attorney Fred BlundeIl, re-
newed his fight Friday against the
defense attempt to have the alleged
slayer of Mrs. Virginia Petty, San
Antonio. transferred to another coun-
~ for lunacy trial.
District Judge VI. G. Jeffery who
sentenced Millikin TO death some
time ago, and called his sanity trial
Thursday under orders OF the state
court of criminal appeals, granted
the injunction late Thursday night
on application Of defense attorneys
They acted on Millikin's story that
he had been taken to Austin Thurs
day night for a sanity examination
for the third time this week.
BlundelIs trips with him Mon
day and Wednesday to Austin physi-
clans were under fire as illegal
Thursday in an all-afternoon wrangle
precipitated by the defense motion
for n change Of venue. alleging pro-
judice against Millikin in Caldwell
county and charging its officials
with n disinclination TO hear the in
sanity plea.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-21
PIONEER BANKER DIES

FORT STOCKTON, Tex, Oct ZI.-
tPl-James Rooney, prominent pio-
neer banker and rancher Of Fort
Stockton. who died Thursday night
at Battle Greek. Mich, is to be
buried here Sunday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-21
Late Bulletins

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct "a.
--tPD-Lt. Elmer n. Rose was ac-
quilted ON involuntary mansIaugh-
ter charges today In connection
with the death or q czvalryman
killed by Roses plane, after m
court martial had deliberated ON
the case five minutes.
ATLANTA, Ca. Oct. 21.-fF-
With the announced intention or
making a Comeback" Earl Carroll
left here at 1850 y. nm. today om
the Crescent Limited Of the south
ern railway for New York Co take
ND again his theatrical business
which was interrupted when be
was sent 10 the Atlanta federal
penitentiary for perjury. His train
Il due IN New York tomorrow at
lI:53 n. I'm
FORT WORTH. Texas, Oct. "a.
--tFp-Charges or tampering With
the jury panel. made by Judge
George Y. Hosey, today resulted
I'm postponement until Monday or
the Harry oCnner flDgEinw case.
in which Conner, q former Fort
Worth city detective. II charged
with violating the state antI-maak
law.
DENVER. Colo. Oct. 21.-tF-
Governor Adams was informed to-
day by members or the state in
dustrial commission that Sheriff
Marty Of Las Animaa county had
PLAYED Paul Siedier. leader 0f the
u wv. w. strike in the southern
Colorado coal fieIda under hrFrst.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-21
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower Rio
Grande Valley; Fair and slightly
warmer tonight and Saturday. Light
variable winds on the west coast.
mostly southerly.
For East Texas: Fair tonight: /:
Saturday increasing cloudiuess. Light
10 moderate noFtherly winds on the
coast.
River Forecast
The river will remain practically
stationary above Rio Grande City
and continue 10 fall slowly from
Mission down during the next few
days, or indefinitely.
nAvUV RvNEn uYyT I EsrINr
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-21

Hcald also on the staff geolorists
az the Gulf Oil company. Identified
m report. which recommended
against leasing the entire Tea Pot
tCortirned On rasf twe@
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
Other Papers
TRAFFIC IN THE FUTURE
Greenwood Bulletinl

(Brownwood B%ulletin)
just as Henry Ford is preparing to launch his new
car. with a prospect that even his own production rec
models. we are given assurance by automobile experts
that there will not be q material increase in motor
traffic. This is contrary to the opinions Of most Of
us, who envision a time not far distant when there
will be so many automobiles that double deck streets
or some similar device may become necessary; and
with three or four million new automobiles coming into
the markets eac' year, IL seems to one who does not
claim to be an expert that the number OF cars actual
ly in use is to be increased.
While not declaring that the asaturation point"
has already been reached with one car to every 81 per-
sons in the United States, the experts point out that
each year almost as many cars are junked as are turn
ed out Of the factories. The registrations last year
were almost twenty million, and the experts predict
that this number win not be greatly exceeded this
year although some three or four million new cars
have been manufactured since January LIST. AS the an
nual production increases, the number Of cars going
out Of service will also increase, so that a total regis
tration OF not more than possibly thirty million cars
ia forecast for the end Of the next ten years.
Traffic problems are not as serious now as they
were three or four years ago, and 1t is reasonable TO
believe that even If the number OF cars in service Is
greatly enlarged, the problem of handling traffic will
not be measurably increased. There mas been a. much
development in the handling of traffic during the past
few years as there has been increase in its volume;
and as time goes on and traffic becomes heavier. reru-
mum OF difficulty. We do not need to lose any sleep.
lations will be devised for controlling 1t with a mini
therefore, about the traffic Of the future. II NAV not
be as bad as we imagine it will be, and in any case il
will be subjected to a control that will involve little
inconvenience TO any motorist who is willing 10 give
other motorists a fair deal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
Secretary Jardine and the Tariff

Secretary OF Agriculture Jardine. IN his annual
report made public Saturday, comes out frankly in
favor o. revising the tariff in order that the agreul-
tural interests Of the country may participate equally
with industry and labor.
In discussion the relation Of the tariff % agricul-
ture. the secretary says: "The tariff on agricultural
products should insure the home markets. as far as
possible, to the American farmer. Many branches Of
agriculture derive substantial beenfit from the tariff.
u should be possible. however. by impartial study Of
the manner IN which tariff duties affect different
commodities. to devise means Of increasing this bene-
fit. Trustworthy statisticians are not available TO
show the degree to which the advantages Of the tariff
10 agriculture are offset by disadvantages due to its
effect on the commodities that the farmer buys. Amy
discrimination which may exist should be ascertained
and corrected. This. ! am firmly convinced. would be
welcomed by American farmers who. on the whole,
want to be shown what their position is in our tariff
structure
II believe the time Is coming when the tariff viii
be Of mere Importance and value to agriculture than
70 industry In the United States, since agriculture Is
becoming less and industry mere dependent upon
foreign markets. In order 10 get the best results from
the tariff, research should be undertaken 70 determine
precisely what duties should be placed on farm pro-
ducts. articles by article, 70 insure the home market 70
the American producer. II should be our aim to give
agriculture protection against foreign competition in
our markets equal 20 thar enjoyed by industry and la
bor. In . protected market the benefits Of efficient
agricultural production and marketing viii be greatly
increased"
The suggestions Of Secretary Jardine deserve com
mendation, but the farming interests Of the United
states would be better satisfied II the secretary would
advocate immediate adjustment Of the most apparent
defects in the tariff structure as they affect agricul-
,nre. These defects are 80 glaring that the secretary
cannot be blind to them, and 1t requires no careful re-
search 70 ascertain how they may be rcmedied.
However, there should be no effort made toward
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
WASHINGTON Letter
BY CHARLES r. STEWAR'

Herbert tells John Hays about the
coolies he worked In North China.
John Hays tells Herbert about the
kaffirs he bossed in South Africa.
Then again. they've mutual &C.
cuaintances.
They both know all the kings and
queens and presidents and empire
builders and other moguls there are
20 be known-and John Hays knew
. lot who are dead or deposed-not
from meeting 'em at formal recep-
tions. but from sitting down and
talking with 'em, off dress parade,
like ordinary folks.
John Hays, referring to King
George, recounts what he said to
him, and Herbert, speaking az the
Queen Of Belgium, relates what he
said 10 her.
When IL comes to adventures,
John Hays Hammond rather had II
on Secretary Hoover.
The former was once sentenced 10
be hanged and Herbert can't quite
tic that yarn. On the other hand,
Herbert's story about feeding the
Rclgians, in its way beats anything
John Hays has TO offer.
One thing with another, it's q
pretty even break
John Hays Hammond himself has
been a BIT talked about for the
presidency, in his time. but at 7o-odd
he's too old for " now.
That being the case, II Ne can
manage IL. he'd like b see the Job
filled by ON other competent min
ing engineer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
Peters Adventures

n to linger in my path, even when
| am sheading."
"Well, | should say notl" ex-
claimed the boy. 81 hope / never
cross your trail. But now that /
have heard what you 40 when you
shed, / should like to know how
you do il. You certainly can't take
0tf and put on your suit as / do
line. How do you get out Of any
arment that fits you so tightly?
serpent Kissed with snaky glee.
"Oh, dear! Oh, dear me! 1 don't
onder you ask. And you'd prob
ably neve guess, but when my suit
starts to wear out, when it becomes
rough and dull and ugly, il begins
0 loosen from my BODY. Ny eyes
secome dim. When this happens !
now the day Of change l. coming.
! is near at hand. How impatient
growl / can't keep from wrig-
ling, and every wrigle makes my
lit loosen the more. Then one fine
iprning, Crack Something gives
lack, close to my head. ZipI +
guirm and twist. and il rips still
lore. But / don't care. ] am glad.
neu I MIiEk4S ana sQulIm again. ~
st, when ! am just about tired out,
pull myself out OF my old, worn-out
othes, turned inside out in the
truggle, and wriggle out all dressed
n a brand new suit that makes the
Their Serpents' mouth water with
MY if they have not yet had time to
change their wv clothes"
What do you do with your old
asked Peter, thinking of
Chinaman Caterpillar, who swallowed
his.
"Nothingl Leave It on the ground
where it falls. Some folks think my
worn out suit is pretty, and IL is,
rather. Il Is so thin one can see
through it. and as fine as Silkworm's
threads, and every scale is marked
upon il. When lam through with IL
I care nothing for it, / have one so
much finer"
Serpent, vain rs a Peacock, glanced
nj his shining coils.
Next-"A Tale of a Trail"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

general revision Of the tariff schedules without first
aseertaining q scientific basis upon which to build,
and this suggestion Of the secretary fhculd meet the
unanimous approval Of the farming interests. But it
would be rank injustice 20 agriculture to permit the
most glaring defects 70 remain while the research Is
in progress. Agriculture has already sustained severe
losses as a result Of the very manifest discrimination
in favor Of labor and industry. and II the adninistra-
ton is sincere in its expressed desire to place agricul-
ture upon the same plane as those now favored in
the tariff schedules, the coming session OF congress
would be a p~ropitious time to inaugurate the proposed
tariff reform.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
FELLOW MINE ENGINEER PLUGS
FOR HOOVER FOR WHITE HOUSE

~ u
FOR HOOVER FOR WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Henry
Ford. as we all know. because he's
proclaimed IL from the housetops
several times, is one Of Secretary of
Commerce Herbert Hoover's best
boosters for the presidency.
John Hays Hammond Is the other.
Between these two. politicians
reckon Herbert surely ought to be
able 70 finance a campaign, III he
finally chooses TO run.
Henry's said TO be still pretty
well fixed, even il IL did cost him
a few hundred millions to make over
his ear. John H.. while nj such
croesns as the .Flivver King, never
theless is far richer than mud.
II it's easy to understand Why
Herry approves OF Herb, Is the very
soul Of OF efficiency and champion
standardizer OF the United States,
It's easier yet to understand why
John Hays Hammond approves OF
him.
Standardization may not appeal
quite As violently u John Hays as
70 Hcnry-the formers a cultured
man, Of catholic tastes. who knows
what's what in rare vintages and
objects dart, and prefcrS not 10 have
al his things poured ont of the same
mouid-but efficiency does.
Aside from that. John Hays Ham
mnnd and Herbert III Hoover CHS
middle names Clark but he doesn't
use It because IL isn't alliterativel
are fellow mining engineers. ard
powerful successful ones. too.
Each was also born with a swivel
foot. which has carried him ali over
the world.
They've cot things in common
that pair.
John Hays Hammond and Herbert
Hoover. siike, have dug holes all
over b face Of this earth.
Naturally they like 10 swap ex-
perienees.
They're quite near neighbors here
In Washington-live only two or
three blocks apart-and can Tet TO-
gether in what spare tirae Herbert's
got and, 70 far As John Hays is con-
cerned, In any time there is for he's
retired completely and does nothing
but clip coupons and write his mem
oirs.
They have samples OF ore 70 show
cGs another.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

VINO am 1. Nv nat IS my 1ather s
name? In addition to the automobile
what other method Of transportation
have l become interested in?
On this date, in 1923, III his annual
message to congress, d president
propounded a doctrine regarding the
attitude Of the United States toward
the independence OF the Central and
South American republics. Who was
the PRESIDENT
What sea lies between Greece and
Asia Minor?
In 1925 Jack Dempsey and Tommy
Gibbons battled for the worlds
heavyweight boxing championship.
Where was the bout held2
Who was the Roman god Of war?
when il goeth well with the right
eous. the city r~ejoiceth: and when
the wicked perish, there is shouting
Where does this passage appear in
the Bible2
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

Two more young British noblemen have scandalized
England By selecting wives Of the chorus girl type.
The mother OF the young women Is said to operate
several night clubs in London and to have served a
short term in prison after escaping arrest a number Of
times. Such taste in wives on the part Of young lords
Is hardly ~flattering to the American rilionairesses
who have also been frequently favored.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
Dinner Stories
THE TRUTH

The ~truthfulnass OF people who
write in praise Of patent medicines,
telling Of marvellous cares they have
experienced, 70 sometimes called in
question. The following quotation,
which l. from the opening sentence
Of a recent testimonial. may throw
some light on this problem Of verze-
ityi Some three and . half years
ago I vas stricken with Rheumatism
from head 10 foot; not even able 10
use my hands, and only with as
s~istaree could I turn Ia bed. where
] Lied n agony
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

when you can't tell whether they are
friend or foe" said he.
Exactly" Kissed Rather. Then he
added: But though ! strike out
desperately and sink my fangs in
whatever / touch, l shouldn't say |
struck wildly. Oh. dear me, mol /
believe ! mentioned ! could hear the
slightest sound. Ny hearing grows
better as my sight grows worse. and ]
can generally judge to the fraction OF
an inch the place where the stranger
is. No. stree, il does not pay any
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

After a pint Of gin was found in his possession a
Lansing, Mich, man was sentenced to life imprison-
ment- He already had a prison record and q pint Of
gin added to that was too much. Still, one wonders
il his last offense equals that OF the prosperous and
respectable persons who publicly uphold prohibition
and privately patronfze the higher-grade bootleggers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

Mayor Thompson is reported to have offered a
prize Of $4,000 for a new "all-American" history 10
be used in Chicagos schools, the prize to be won by
the writer who will tell the truth" Any one who
wants TO make sure Of the money had better find out
what is "the truth" in the Thompson view before he
begins work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

Sir Michael Soldiers list Of the "twenty most
beautiful cities" gives sixteen to Europe, these includ-
ing Rome, Florence, Venice, Athens, Paris and Edin-
burgh. Three that qualify outside Of Europe are Con-
stantinople, Benares and Agra. The fourth-the only
one conceded to the whole Western Hemisphere-is
Quebec.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

JIMMY JAMS
Our idea or . soft Deb IA being N
ventriloguist on a radio program.
Today's Horoscope
Persons born On this date are fond
Of fun, If il does not interfere with
business. They hare an infllxible
love of justice.
Answers 90 Foregoing Questions
7 Edsel Ford Henry Ford; aTia-
ton
2. President Monroe.
g. AeRaean.
Y a. shelby, Mont
8. Mars.
9. Proverbs XII, 20.
OPERATION SAVES LION
BOMBAY surgeon risked his
life TO operate on u Lion and saved
tire animals life.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
The World and All
THE BALL KEEPS ROLLING
BY Charles p. Driseoll

Evidence on ball lightning continues to roll in.
With few exceptions. the incidents reported happened
many years ago. This has caused me to wonder
whether ball lightning has become more scarce during
recent years, and If so. why. One correspondent has
evidently thought Of the same thing. and suggests that
maybe the prevalence Of steel in railway tracks, wires
and so forth, has had something to do with making
this strange phenomenon more unusual now than in
former times.
B. NJ. Garth, of Strong City, Kansas. writes:
this discussion recalls to my mind something
told me by my mother. About the year 1901, when
she was living at Saffordville, Kansas, lightning struck
the wire clothes lire attached to the house. A bali Of
fire came through the door and landed on the floor
She swept il OUT into the yard with the broom, and
there il remained. aglow for a moment. before disap-
pearing. Ny mother was Mrs. T. E.. Garth. and she
has been dead for several years"
This letter reeites about the closest contact with
the fiery ball among all the instances related by my
correspondents. Sweeping the lightning out into the
yard with . broom is quite the most spectacular action
related.
From waynesboro. Georgia. comes the next testi-
mOny. Grace Maxwell Nicely writes:
Il was at Sunday school in the Sunday School
building Of the Independent Presbyterian church,
Savannah, Georgia, in the summer Of 1858 or 1859. when
| was twelve or thirteen. During . thunderstorm there
was a ~frightful crash. and l saw a luminous bali, about
t"ltt size oi y hsHcOau, 1loAI SLOWLY through the
high-celinged room. and disappear IS suddenly as Il
had appeared.
The bali moved slowly, Is In q slow-moticn movie.
No one was hurt aud no damage was done to the
building
My correspondents al speak Of the slow movement
Of the bright ball. And no one has told Of any damage
having been done hy Il. I believe. Perhaps. that may
be explained by the Circumstances that no one survives
10 tell the story when any damage is done by ball
lightning.
I think these are remarkable ree.tals. They are
worthy Of attention on the part Of scientists. You
might be inclined to be skepticsl about tales Of balls
Of fire floating slowly through rooms and rolling
about on wires and on the ground. II you heard such
tales from only one or half = dozen persons, or from
only one locality. ! have them in my mail from all
quarters 81 North America
The more evidence, the better the case. I'd be
glad 70 have further testimony on ball lightning from
any Of my readers who have seen it.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
OFF WITH THE OLD! on WITH
THE NEW!

Peter looked down at his com
panion.
Il have always thought it would be
dreadful 70 be blind. and | don't know
that ! blame you SO much for striking
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-06-09
SIEGFRIEDT TELLS
HELENA ROTARIANS
OF FOSSIL BEDS

DR.. J. c. F. siegfriedt addressed
the Rotarians at Helena last week
on the fossil beds of Carbon county.
The doctor exhibited tooth which
has been declared to be that Of hui
man being by psychologists who
have examined it as we'll as large
collection of bones of mammals, croco-
dies and lizards, scales of armor-
plated fish and other prehistoric crea-
lures. In his twenty-minute address
he stated that thirty million years
or more ago prehistoric men roamed
the shores of great inland fresh
water sea, which extended from the
Beartooth mountains as far east as
Bismark, North Dakota, and running
north and south from the Canadian
border to the boundary of what is
now Mexico.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-06-09
NEW PRODUCTION MARK
ESTABLISHED BY GOODYEAR

when the hundred millionth Good.
year tire was produced in April By
the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
at Akron, Ohio, it marked manufac.
turing accomplishment without paral.
lei in the rubber Industry" according
to Frank McCleary, Goodyear dealer
at Red Lodge.
This achievement is of particular
significance to the tire user and car
owner" Mr.. McCleary said, "for in
to every Goodyear tire goes the ex-
perience gained in establishing a
worlds record in tire production, and
the skill of the largest development
and engineering organization in the
tire business.
In addition to one hundred million
pneumatic tires, Goodyear has pro-
duced more than three million solid
and cushion tires and thousands of
bicycle and carriage tires in the early
years Of the company's existence.
Beginning in 1898 the GOODYEAR
organization started a line of unbrok-
en- developments in tire building which
included the first practical cord tire.
the pneumatic truck tire and the COM
pany's latest product, scientifically
designed balloon tire which was plac-
ed on the market in January of this
year after two years Of development
and road service on the Goodyear
test car fleet.
"The widespread acceptance of this
new tire has been remarkable, more
than one million being sold in eighty
lays in all parts of the world" Mr..
declared.
According to the local Goodyear
healer it would require ,524 freight
cars composing a railroad train more
han 420 miles long to transport the
one hundred million tires built by
goodyear.