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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
BERLINERS HEAP
HONOR ON FLERS

BERLIN, June 10.-tP)-Through
streets lined with cheering MONDAY
crowds, Lawrence Chamberlin and
Charles Levine drove to the RAthAuS
today. accompanied by American Am
bassador Shurman 10 receive further
hon0rs in recognition ~ their sehsa-
tional nonstop flight from New
York TO Germany.
Mounting the imposingly higa
stair case, .hey were greeted by Lord
Mayor Boess, who was surrounded
bv uniformed usseis bearing wands
surmounted by the coat of arms Of
the Berlin municipality.
After being presented I'd the Dor-
ough mayor. the president Of the
board of aldermen and other digni-
tarits. the fliers and the ambassador
signed the city's golden book"
Then they were escorted into The
banquet hall to be greeted with =
magnificent rendition Of the ''Stnr
Spangled Banner" by Berlins fam
Gus symphony orchestra.
At the conclusion Of the luncheon,
the lord mayor announced that the
th0rouRhfarc leading 10 Temple
hofcr air field would henceforth w.
known a. Columbia-strasse after the
transatlantic plane.
He then bestowed upon the three
guests the citv's honory PLAQUE.
which is usually reserved for dis
tinguished citizens of Berlin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
Rotary international
At Ostend Adjourned

oSTEND. Belgium. June i0.-lPl-
The eighteenth annual convention M
Rotary International adjourned ta-
day after CIV installation cf ihe
new officers elected yesterday.
Arthur supp, Uts Huntington. Iri-
the new president delivered short
address, as asa the other officcrs
Herh,lt Coates II Montevido. Url-
quay. told of the growth Of kntsry
~ South America pointing out shat
All American countries except Para,
quay. caudor and Bolivia are repre-
sentcd n Rotary international Ht
said Rotary had done much to Hro-
mote friends hip among South Amer
lean countries which long had been
cool toward each otheF.
President Sapp and other Rotary
officials plan 20 visit various coau-
trise 10 attend meetings 81 Rotary
clubs and organize new ones.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
CAPITAL CITY
IN GALA ARRAY
FORBICEVENT
Greatest Welcoming g
Ceremonies in His
tory of United States
Being Prepared

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 10.-fP,
Washington is prepared to honor
tomorrow, with one Of the greatest
welcoming ceremonies in history. the
heroic New York 10 Paris flyer, Col.
Chari1s A. Lindbergh.
The first taste Of the admiration Of
the American people for his epic
flight, however, was to be given the
25-year-cld pilot on the last stretch
Of his voyage from Europe late to-
day. The navy dirigible Los Angeles
and sixty army and navy airplanes,
together with convoy Of six de-
stroyers, were on their way to meet
the cruiser Memphis as she rounded
the Virginia Capes. The cruiser was
scheduled to pass the capes al 4
o'clock this afternoon.
Meanwhile. "a proud mother. Mrs.
Evangeline Lindbergh, Detroit
school teacher. was anyiously await
ing the triumphal return of her son
when she can extend him her heartfelt
greeting. Mrs. Lindbergh quietly left
Detroit late yesterday ny train and
was eXnected to arrive here today.
She and Colonel Lindbergh are to be
the guests Of President and Mrs.
Coolidge at the temporary Dupont
Circle white house during the avi-
ator's stay in Washington.
Tomorrow, rs the cruiser slowly
stcams up Chesapeake bay and
Continued on page two.l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
Blames Governor For
Failures of Session

DALLAS. Texas. June i0.-lFl-
Grrause Governor Moody failed 10
taka into his confidence his leEis-
la.ar friends. his program "wrat
rnon the rocks" Repre- resentative Ray
Holder Lancaster declared IN =
stoned statement issued here Fr.1ay.
The governors confidence was re-
stricted To two men. Chairman Teer
- the aanronriation committee and
senator Wood of the finance com
mit.ce." Holder said.
The Representative added that The
governors denanciation ~ the leg
islature for failing 70 pass certain
hills i unfair. Holder said that he
arnrcrted all Of the governors leg
islasion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
UPBY
BUS NORTH OF
SAN ANTONIO
Unable to Tell Coher-
ent Story; Valley Of
ficers Start an Invcs-
tigation
Especial "a The Herald.) }

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. June lO.--A
Young girl. believed ID bc Hazel IL.
Rync ~ Pharr. was found lying TN
conscious by the side of the road 80
miles north Of here this morning by
Dave Urls. Red Ball bus driver.
= The girl has been unable TO tell
a Coherent story To- police Officers,
but pres7-NIaS ions are being made 70
question her Tler in the day. She
II in bed NY thc\ \police matron's o.
flee AZ present. W. unless sne ~ M
gains consc.ousnesk soon she VIII oe
removed 70 y hosritaA ponce said
a Miss Hazel l.. Ryne hves near
the city Of Pharr. il was learhed my
afternoon from city officers in .At
city. in telephone conversation
with The Herald.
Officers did not know the name
Of the girls parents, and had rot
heard M her condition IN San An
tonic. bnt said that they expected to
make an investigation az once, and
would offer their aid in any way pos
sible.
They did not know the exact age
Of the girl.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
BRITISH DENY Use OF
UNDER COVER METHODS.

LONDON. June l0.-tPl-British
officials were shocked today by the
announcement in Moscow Of the ex-
ecution Of 90 persons charged with
anti-soviet. activities, including fur
nishing information 20 the Moscow
diplomatic mission in Moscow. The
mission returned TO London last
night. following the recent rupture
Of AngIo-Soviet relations.
II was emphatically denied at
owning street that the British mis-
sion in Moscow had had any rela-
tions Of this nature with Russion.
Foreign office officials reiterated
that in breaking off relations with
the soviets. the British government
was actuated by no hidden or ulterior
motives and had no intention Of ere
ating a state Of war. but had hoped
that. notwithstanding the severance
Of diplomatic relations, Anglo Soviet
trade would continue.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
Inner Channel for
Y alleys Port Fast
Nearing Completion

I The Port Isabel Townsite & De-
vclopmcnt Company's dredge ~Ben." /"
and the United States government
dredge "Absecou' are rapidly remov-
ing dirt in oSering the channel from
the Isabel wharf to Brazos Santiago
bar, according TO information reach
ing Brownsville today.
The Ben III working from the inner
channcr toward the outer channel.
and is fast opening up the waterway.
Il is completing the job left un-
finished about two years ago when
money became exhausted in the
dredging of the channel across La
guna Madre. When the Ben has
completed its work, which j. expect
YEA ~ be in few days. it will Ne
possible for the Absecon To work in
side the bay as well as On the out
side.
The Port Isabel Townsite & De-
velopment Company purchased the
Men for its dredging work in and
around Point Isabel When il was
found that the A5secon. which il 4
deep sea dredre. could not get into
the inner harbor. the Port Isabel
company offered the use Of the Ben
to the government. without charge.
Work on the dikes. OF jetties, is
continuing toward a conclusion. Ae-
cordiag 70 men VINO have had an OPP
portunity 10 personally inspect the
work now being done. favorable con
ditlona are developing for the future
maintenance vi the channel at the
pass TEn dredging, il is said. ap-
pears t0 WY giving the tide currents
an opportunity tn concentrate their
sweep through the channel proper,
which win have a tendency 70 keep
the dredge depth permanently avail
able at minimum expense.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
TWENTY SLAIN
upon ORDERS
MOSCOW REDS
Reign of Terrorism Is
Invoked in Reprisal
For Staying of So
Wet Minister

MOSCOW, Russia. June 10.--tPt-
Execution Of twenty persons rs a re-
ply 70 the "open transition to ter
rorism" by oppents Of the soviet re-
gime is announced in an official
communique published today.
In view Of the open transition to
terrorism and destructive struggle
BY monarchist and white guardist
elements. acting from abroad, on in
structions and with funds from
foreign services" the communique
said. 'thc collegium Of the state po-
litial department passed death SEN
tences 1T its session of June on
twenty persons. and the sentences
have been carried out"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
Coolidge May Call
Flood Conference

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. June IO.---
tPi-DtleKates 10 the recent fl0uh
control conference at Chicago. who
called today on President Coolidge
said the president indicated that re
would call a new conference 70 map
out afterprevention programs.
The delegation representing she
Mississippi river states called on the
president 10 urge the conference and
its members said that the president
gave viitaul assurance that he
would convene one INV soon mR pre-
liminary Investigations in the flood
region had been completed by the
war department.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10

Los ANGELES. June l0--1Pi-
The story of Miss Doris Williams.
stage and screen extra. that she wa
seized at the door of her apartment
hy an -ape-man." who carved seven
~A'sr on her forchA4d. arms and
chest was the subject of 4 vigorous
investigation today 81 the police.
who frankly declared they were
skeutical of the actress version Of
the affair.
Officers said they had been TN
rhle -o obtain amy corrohorative
evidence for thr rrtrc-s version ot
how shr received the sevtn strange
letter hut ther added that III had
rr- been oisprbvci.
Tier story was that she met her at
tacker, whe she described as look
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10

in evidence. The letters. with the
exception OF deeper slashes on her
forehead. were described as scratch
e such O. would have been made BY
pin or needle.
The forehead wound was the only
one considered sufficient tn warrant
4 handaRe
The Officers regarded az signifi-
cant the fact that al Of tfe Ks"
with the exception cf a few on the
arms were made backward. they
pointed out
The police were called not hv Mss
Williams but by George Lamontc, an
actor friend. to whom she had sent
. message. Police said Lamonte told
them Miss Williams about a week
ago wanted To arrange "sone daring
rrblicifv stunt" He said Ne aissuad-
ed her from doing H."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
Negro Rioters
Given Paroles

LEAVENW ORTIZ, Kans.. June 10.
-tPl-Eleven negroes, former men,
hers of the cath infantry. convicted
for participating In the Houston
race riot in 1917. were released Un
parole late yesterday from the
United States disciplinary barracks,
Fort Lcavenworth.
Four more of the rioters are 90 be
released on parole within a short
time. IL was said.
More than 100 soldiers were con-
victed for the Houston riot. Several
were sentenced 10 be hanged and
sixty-nine received sentences Of life
imprisonment
Several OF the life termers rereiv-
ed executive clemency a few years
ago and were transferred from the
federal prison % the military prison.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
SWIFT AND RUTHLESS
REVENGE Us SOVIET ORDER.

LONDON, June l0.-LP LondOn's
afternoon newspapers give prom
inence to Moscow dispatches telling
Of the executions there. which are
uniformly characterized by the edi-
torial writers as reprisal for the as
sassination in Warsaw OF the soviet
minister. Peter Noikoff.
'Swift ard ruthless revenge has
been taken by the soviet government
for the assassination Of their min
lister to Poland" says the Evening
Standard. which asserts that the ey-
ecuted men were all members OF
well known families.
The strongly anti-soviet evening
News uses the headline THE Mos
COW Orgy" over its lengthy editorial
leader on the event.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
Police Believe Branding of Screen Extra
by Ape Man Was Clever Publicity Stunt

ing like gorilla" N = party in
New York. She said she signed some
mysterious paper for him in a spirit
of bravEdo. Later she went 10 Den
Yer and eight months ago came r.
Hollywood where she has played
minor parts III various stage pr0duc-
tions.
Etrly Thursday morning. her story
goes, she heard a knock on the door
and opening Il. was confronted by
her gorilla man" He grabbed her,
and muttering something about
"~omethin~ 70 remember me BY" be-
gan sinshinE her with a razor blade.
She said she tainted and later re-
vivcd lying in "A -naol WI blood
Police declared that when they ar
Tievd "a. the apartment they found
the room was not disarranged and
there were only few drops Of blood
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
TROUBLE ON POLISH
FRONTIER THREATENS.

LONDON, June 0.-tPl-Reuter' 5
Warsaw correspondent says petty in
cidents on the soviet frontier are
causing much comment in the Polish
press.
A high officer named Radoskowice
while on tour OF inspection near
the border. crossed a few yards into
soviet territory and was Immediately
arrested. The Polish government
has demanded his release.
Polish signs on the frontier posts.
the correspondent adds. have been
destroyed By rifle shots from soviet
frontier guards.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
CONVICTED MURDERER
TALKS CHEERFULLY OF
HIS GRUESOME CRIME

HUNTSVILLE. Tex. June 1O.--fPi
Despite the fact that he wv sen
fenced to die in the electric chair Cn
July ~. r.. VI. Snow, convicted Of
numbering his wife. mother in-iaw
and stepson, is cheerful.
II admit that ! killed Bernie fhis
stepsonl and my wife, but my wife
killed her own mothel," Snow de-
clared.
They got III down that 7 cut B-r-
nie's head off. but want 10 tell tie
world that the man who went with
me To bury him chopped his head "ff.
II d-.'t mind paying the penalty,
for nv part. but don't think il
right for the rest Of them implieas-
ed in the murder TO throw the whole
burden on my shoulders"
He added that h. does not believe
in elertrocution-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
YOUTH STABBED AT
FARM PARTY DIES

CHILDRESS. Texas. June lO.--sRl
&C. H. Beatty. Jr.. 10. was stabbed
seven times in the body BY Frank
Ballard, MI. AK farm party In Hot
leyan community in northwest
HardemAn county at ten o'clock
Thursday night.
Beatty was rushed 20 a hospital an
Qaanah for medical attention but
died before reaching the hospital.
Doctors say four Of the sevrn
wounds would have proven fatal.
Ballard was placed IN jail nc
Quanah. charged with murder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
DIES MONIES GET MEET

SAVANNAH, Ca. Jone l0.-LPi-
Des Moines. Iowa. was chosen a. the
site Of the 1928 convention OF the
United States good roads association
just before the assembly adjourned
sine die II noon today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
Mexican General
Asks For Leave

MEXICO CITY. June lO.--gEl--
General Arnulfo Gomez. federal mill
tary leader in the Vera Cruz dist
-irt. has applied for an indefinite
leave OF absence from the army.
I: IN understood that he desires
the leave Of absence IN order 10 be
= candidate for the presidency or
Mexico next year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
Want Government
Rebuild Highways

SAVANNAH. Ga. June l0.-sPi-
The United States good roads na-
scciatlon IN convention here today
called an the federal government a
rebuild the highway system wrecked
~ the recent floods IN the Mis~is-
sippi Valley without calling the
states for assistance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
40 NEWS OF FIIFR

RUFNOS AIRES. June l0.--tp n
dispatch to Ill Nacioa from Para
Brazil says there has henn no nrE
from TIE Portuguese aviator. Major
Sarmentn Beires, since ne left Para
Tuesday for Georgetown.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
HIGH SCHOOL BOY SHOT

KANSAS tITf, Kan. June LU.-iHi
Leroy O'Neal. l6-year-0Id nigh
school boy. shot last night when a
patrolman surprised him and two
other boys stripping 2 stolen motor
car. died in a hospital today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
Daily River Bulletin.
Flood Present "a SIR. % Hr
Stage Stage Chng. Rain
RIVER FORECAST

There VII he 4 furthrr sIirft rIsc
IN the river ai and below Brownsville
followed by q slow fall al along
Thereafter until the next rains over
the watershed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
TO TRY HONG
KONG FLIGHT
Valley Filler Will En-
ter Competition for
10000 Mile Trip

SAN BENITO, June 10.-C. Eugene
Conrad OF San Benito. veteran slier
and parachute jumper. formerly IN
the Russian ard American flying
service, will attempt the 10000 mile
two-stop flight from Dallas 70 Hohg
Kong. for which William +. Easter
wood of Dallas is offering $25,0J0
prize. Conrad announced Friday.
Conrad will attempt the flight ir
a winged monoplanc, TO be
equipped with special device which
hc perfected while Ne was al Kelly
Field. and which ne believes will
make long distance flying safer.
Conrad claims the vorldr aiti-
tude record for a parachute jump.
He scared 10 2l 500 feet in an air
plane and dropped in his parachute.
At a demonstration at Kelly Field,
San Antonio. Conrad dronped 5000
feet in a parachute. while he was
handcuffed. blindfoided and shack
led.
DALLAS. Texas. June l0.-fPl 1t.
G. II. Schildhauer. Of the naval air
craft factory. PHILADELPHIA. and win
ner Of the 1926 Pulitzer airplane
speed prize. wired Friday that he
was forwarding his entry in the Del
las 70 Hong Kong flight for the s25.-
900 Eastcrwood prize. He plans ~
carry passenger. a relief pilot. radio
man and navigator lie viii NV a
three-motor Wright J-5 mononlanc.
other entrants announced Friday
include:
V. r. Ward Of Beaumont. who was
n student FLYER with Lindbergh at
San Diego. lie is 10 be financed by
the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce.
Paul r.. Redforn Of Savannah. Ca.
backed by the Savannah board Of
trade.
XII. r.. Stewart. Granevine. Texas.
graduate of the University OF Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Low, y
Rio Grande Valley; Paltly cloudy
tonight. ..ld Saturday; not mucn
change in temperature.
For East Texas: Partly cloudy to-
night and Saturday. Light To moder-
ate southerly winds on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-10

Rents the Johnson Electric
Floor Polisher at
w. h. Putegnat Hardware Co.
Brownsville. Texas
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11

ihe home floor last Friday evening.
Hilmer Nelson with a total of ten
points helped his team score 81
while the opposition We're scoring
II. Gill Chantler who was out of
the lineup with sprained ankle
Tor some time was back on the
floor and helped strengthen the
team. Donald Thompson also
played for the first time since the
first game Of the season. With
these boys again able to play we
nope to do better.
Vashon lineup:
Forwards, Nelson and Magill.
Center, Tjomsland Guards, Ward
md c. Chantler. Substitutions.
g. Chantler for Magill, Thompson
for Chantler.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11
che Eighth Grade Came

Playing at the Burton Gym in
the afternoon last Friday the Bur
Ton and Vashon Grammar School
teams played to tie. The game
was holly contested affair and
at the final whistle the score stood
8 to s. After two five minute per
iods of overtime the score was a
gain a tie at IL all. Another three
minute overtime period was played
hut neither team was able to score.
All the players being worn out the
game was called Another game
Cor these teams is promised for the
near future. Lloyd Ward was high
point man for Vashon with a to-
tai of seven points.
Vashon's lineup; Forwards,
Lloyd Ward, Buster Clark. Guards
Frank Matsomoto, Fielder Beall.
Center Peter Hofstad, Substitu-
lions, Abelson for Matsimoto and
Champ Nelson for Fielder Bcall.
Referee. Bill Odion. Timekeep-
er Bill Magill.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11

gained. The score piled up until
fahoma was leading by 1 points.
Burton rallied again and in the
last minute of play Ed 0dion, Bur
tons Youngest player put in the
winning basket. The game was
one Of the most interesting and ex-
.iting of the season.
Both teams played a good clean
game and the winner Of the game
was in doubt to the last minute.
Burton Lamoreaux (1) f, Law
rey a. /, Woods (9) e, 0dion (4l
2, Smith go g.
rahoma: Matilda f, Moore (10) f,
La2ar (7) c, Tekel 2, Sherry (6l 2
Substitutions: Tahoma, Olson
for Matilda, Williams for Tekel.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11
vashon Girls VS.. Burton Girls

Coach Lloyd MeElyain's girls
basketball team on last Tuesday
evening played for the second time
this year their ancient rivals,
Vashon High Girls team, which
5hey defeated in a handy fashion
as they did in the first meeting OF
the year, The final score was
1918 in favor Of the Burtonites.
The game was fast throughout.
The Burton girls setting the pace
at all times their team play being
iuperb, and their shooting phe-
lomenal. especially that of Grace
Larsen, Burton star forward.
Grace gained A points, which es-
tablished her well out in front Of
the rest, as the leading scorer OF
the league; having scored $50 il
five games played an average OF
30 points per game, Not a bad
forward"
This leaves the girls leading the
league with five wins and no de
feats. 1t looks like champion
ship Burton.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11


Karl II. Hadll AAlie laauter
In the employment OF one vi the
railroads In Tacoma. desired 10
change his occupation Realizing
the opportunities the business
world offers young man with
practical business education. He'd
In enrolled In the night school at
Knapp's Modern Business College.
After becoming proficien, in
stenography he was offered
through the employment depart
ment OF the school a position in
the offices OF tho worthy
Grain and Milling COMPANY This
was his first stop towards bust
ness career.
Since Mr.. Hedln Joined the
Kenwnrthy organization he has
been promoted to 'he responsible
position he now hu
Wishing to take advantage OF
further opportunities ho ia con
tinuing his studies In HnslneBs
Administration in the night
school.
Mr.. Hedin attributes hls i'd
vancing success 10 the practical
business education ho Is receiving
Mt Knapp's Modern Bust Gel
Iege.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11
vashon VS.. Burton

In a closely contested game Bur
ION avenged their former defeat
by winning from their rivals,
Vashon, by a score Of u to 10
Both teams fought hard AID show,
ed up well, first one team leading
then the other. In the first hall
Burton started in to win making a
score Of u to I at the end of the
half. Chuck Lowry and Kenny
Lamoreaux the two Burton for
wards were the score makers fol-
Burton, both playing good
game. Nelson of yashon made
some very good shots.
In the last half Vashon made a
renewed effort aud ovcrcame Bur
on who was ahead at the BEGIN
ming of the last quarter With the
score tied and one minute to play
both teams tried their best to score
md Burton won by one basket. A
record crowd watched the game
from every available space. This
game makes Buton's chances for
the cup much better. The game
next week at Mcridian will proba.
bly, decide the champion. Come on
Burton, let's win The cupl
Burton Iamorcaux (9l {, Low
rey az {, Woods (1) c. Smith g
Odion g.
Vashon; Chantler (3l {, Nelson
M (, Tiomsland G, Ward a. g.
G Chaniler g.
SuhStitutious Burton, w Odion
for Woods Vashon, Magill (6l
for Tiomsland, Thompson(2) for
q. Chantler, Tiomsland for Ward.