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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-13
Drenching Rains
Cover West Texas

ABILENE. Texas. May I2.-lP-
Rainfall varying from three inches
in nearby territory to Csc inches
here last night ended a drought of
several months and increased Abi-
lene's surface water supply bv H.
50O.000,00 0 gallons. City Engineer
Riley announced today after meas
urements at the city's two reser-
voirs. Lakes Abilene and Kirby.
This supply. Riley said. is suffi-
cient for q years supply & the city
without additional storage.
The rain here last night was the
heaviest short time fall, with one
exception. since the L. s. weather
bureau was opened here in 1885.
Employment Of r. A. Thompson
of Dallas as consulting engineer on
Abilene's enlarged water project
was announced today by the MAYOR
and board of commissioners. The
city expects to spend several mill
lions OF dollars in impounding Of
enough storage water to supply the
normal needs Of a city Of 10000
population.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-13
Rotarians Hear
Famous Artist

HARLINGEN, May 12.-Thomas w.
Morgan, Texas painter who is to ex-
hibit his work at the Women's club
building here Monday, spoke at the
Rotary club Friday, giving humor-
Gus sketches from his "reminiscences
Of earlier days.
The club presented D.. J. NJ. Green,
who headed the committee in charge
Of the 47th District Rotary nve
ton, n leather travelling bag IN appre-
citation Of his service.
c. b. Wood, the new president Of
the club. and Miller Harwood, the
retiring president, were named dele
gates to the Rotary international
convention in Minneapolis.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-13
HOOVER-SMITH
EXTEND LEADS
over RIVALS
Commerce Secreta
Lacks SO of Having
Clear Majority For
National Meet

WASHINGTON, May l2.-P-of
The 1859 delegates to the republican
national convention, $40 actually
have been selected, leaving 2ls still
to be chosen. A majority, 545, is
needed 70 nominate.
OF the LOO democratic convention
delegates, TIA have been designated
and 326 remain to be selected. Two
thirds, or 1888 II, is required for
nomination.
The total after each candidates
name in the following table repre-
sents delegates already selected who
are instructed, pledged or claimed
for him, and not the number con-
ceded TO him by opponents.
In a number of states claims over
lap, two or more candidates claiming
the same delegates, and the total Of
their claims in some instances ex-
ceeds the size Of the entire delega-
ton.
The lineup:
Republicans
Hoover-446, of which 1s4 are in
dispute. Arizona 4; Arkansas g.;
California 20; Colorado Il; Della
ware q; Florida 10; Georgia Is; Iowa
2; Kentucky 20; Kentucky 20; Louisi-
n IL; Maine Is; Massachusetts, 81;
Michigan SO; Minnesota z; Missis-
sippi 10; Missouri 10; Nebraska z;
Nevada s.; New Hampshire IL; New
Mexico Z; New York AZ; North Caro-
lima 10; Ohio 81; Rhode Island 70;
Tennessee 10; Utah IL; Virginia Is;
Washington IL; Wisconsin z; Hawaii
2; Philippines 2.
Lowden-252 Of which So are in
dispute. Arizona g; Arkansas z;
Colorado 3; Illinois 55; Iowa 81;
Minnesota 81; Missouri 90; Nebraska
is; Nevada 2; New Mexico 4; North
Carolina 10; North Dakota 10; Ohio
20; Oklahoma Is; South Carolina IL;
Wisconsin 2; Alaska ..
Curtis-46 Of which % are in dis
pute. Kansas 20; Oklahoma 90;
Rhode Island I; Alaska 2.
Norris-33, Of which is are in dis
pute. Nebraska IS; Wisconsin II.
Borah-11. Idaho II.
Democrats
Smith $50 1-2, Of which 70 1-2 are
In dispute. Arizona g.: California 20;
Connecticut IL; Delaware 6; Idaho s.;
Illinois 81; Iowa &c; Louisiana 90;
Maine IL; Massachusetts So; Michi-
gan 80; Minnesota pa; Nevada s.;
New Hampshire 8; New York so;
North Dakota 10; Ohio 1; Oklahoma
20; Pennsylvania 50 1-2; Rhode
Island 10; Utah s.; Washington IA;
Wisconsin 26; Alaska s; Hawaii s.;
Philippines g.; Porto Rico s; Virgin
Islands 2.
Reed-117. Of which 81 are in dis
pute. Illinois 70; Kansas 90; Mis-
souri, So: Oklahoma 20: Pennsylvania
26: Utah 3.
Pomerene-47. Ohio ~.
Georges. Georgia 2s.
HULA. Tennessee "a.
Ayres-20. claimed also by Reeds
managers. Kansas %.
Hitchcock-I6. Nebraska rs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-13

ALLIANCE, Neb., May 11.-Alli-
ance, metropolis Of the COW region Of
Nebraska, boasts a unique matri-
monial alliance wherein four broth
ers have married four sisters, their
cousin is welded to a fifth sister,
and then, to cap the climax, the faith
er Of the girls has wooel and wed the
mother Of the boys.
The family tree has become more
complicated than a crossword puzzle
ever since the wedding of the last
couple, O. w. Sisley, 70. and Sarah
Bertha Colerick, SO, The former was
a pioneer rancher, the latter the pro-
prietress Of an Alliance boarding
house.
Mixing Things Up
Sisley's four daughters, all bellies
Of the prairie country, married Mrs.
Colerick's four sons, and a fifth
Sisley child, a son, was won the
heart of one Of Mrs. Colerick's niece
Sisley was father-in-law TO his
daughters husbands-that is until
he welded their mother when he be-
came their stepfather in addition
The four brother-sister combinations
also became stepbrothers and step
sisters when their fat1er and mother
made the union OF the families
unanimous.
The perplexing relationship of
members Of the families isn't aus
ing any Of them 70 lose any sleep,
however. They cannot understand
why anyone should get excited about
it.
The Matrimonial Lineup
In chronological order the Sisley-
Colerick matrimonial ventures fol-
low:
19l2-Melvin Colerick, IS. married
Bertha Sisley. 80. They are living
on a ranch near Alliance.
l9l6-Dan Colerick. 81. married
Edith Sisley. 81. They make their
home at Alliance, where Dan is a.
member Of the city fire department.
1922-Roy Sisley, 81. brother Of the
sisters, married Nellie Pease. 30,
niece Of Mrs. Colerick. Sr. They.
live at Alliance. whers Roy is en-
ployed as a railway firemen.
~1924-John Colerick. 81. married
Ethel Sisley. 80. and they live on a.
ranch just over the Nebraska line in
Wyoming. west of Alliance.
1925-Charles Colerick. 80. married
Mabel Sislev. %. Tnev reside at
Alliance. where Charles is a barber.
192s-"Pa" Sisley. 40. married
"Ma" Colerick. 50, and they live at
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-13
Benitans On
Radio Program

SAN BENITO, May l2.-The mel
odies, harmonies and near harmonies
produced on many occasions by the
famous Forty & Eight quartet of
San Benito will 90 hurming through
the atmosphere on waves OF radio
from Station WAOI. San Antonio,
on the night of May 26, according TO
Leslie Boiling, member Of the quar-
tet.
For on that night, between the
hours Of Q and 10. the Valley quar-
tet will be on the air, for a series Of
numbers including sour Valley
Home" the Legion's cwn song, and
the medleys Of war songs and border
songs which they have compiled and
made famous.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-13
Snow Storm Halls
Dirigible Flight

ROME. May IS. Sunday. R1-A
violent snow storm is raging at
Kings Bay. Spitzbergen. says q late
wireless dispatch from the base ship
Citta di Milan. Crews of both the
ship and the dirigible Italia were
reported to be working increasingly
to prevent the dirigible from being
showed in.
General Mobile, leader OF the ex-
petition, has assumed personal
charge of the clearing operations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-13
0. X. to Grease Shoes
Federal Experts Say

WASHINGTON R-Farmers who
grease their shoes TO make them
last longer are following N sound
scientific principle and not n "fal-
lacy Of the hinterland," the depart
ment Of agriculture insists.
Greasing shoes. experts say. not
only p~rolongs their life. but helps
70 keep the feet dry. They recon-
mend neat's-foot, cod and castor
oils, tallow. and wool grease, or
mixtures Of these.
Shoes worn on the farm get par
ticularly hard wear, since they are
subjected TO mud and water and mt
time to extreme dryncss. All these.
il is observed. ruin leather, where
as oil and grease preserve IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-13
Houston Sustains
Heavy Loss BY Fire

HOUSTON. Texas. May l2-P-
A fire Of unknown origin which
swept through the Bartell Moving
company warehouse here endangered
a rich Industrial district tonight and
caused damaged estimated at $780,
COO.
Seven firemen who made their
vav through rolling smoke to the
r,cf Of the structure. were trapped
Nv flames and were rescued through
nse of extension ladders and meta.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-13
EXTEND TINE ON BRIDGE

WASHINGTON. May 12.--(P1-A
bill extending time allowance for
beginning Of construction Of a bridge
across the Rio Grande at or near
Tornillo. Texas, to one year and time
for completion to three years was
passed today by the house and sent
to the senate.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
VANCE SCHOOL FIELD DAY
Walnut Hill Park Rings With Cheers as Pupils of Three Grades Engage in Competition.

More than 200 children participat- cd in the Vance school field day held this afternoon at Walnut Hill park. The children marched around the field and gave their cheers and songs which were followed by many ath- letic events.
 Those taking part in the field day were pupils from the fourth. fifth and sixth grades. The purpose Of the meet was to determine which of the three schools, Vance, Stanley or Camp, could win a silver loving cup that was offered as the main prize. The school winning the cup for three years retains permanent possession of it. Vance and Camp schools have both won the contest for two years.
 The competitive events were as follows: fourth grade, 30 yard dash, beanbag target, baseball distance throw, bowl club ball and stunt through string, fifth grade. 35 yard dash. soccer ball kick, basketball throw and catch; sixth grade. 40 yard dash, basketball distance throw, jump stick, baseball target throw and hit pin ball.
 The following seniors from the Normal school were the judges: Misses Stephanie Balasa. Pauline Baloski, Irene Haigis, Mary Steward Alice Murphy and Wanda Zarouski.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01

had received no details of the acci- dent up to 1880 .. m.. beyond the news contained in the Associated Press dispatches.
 Tho Kershaw was on the freight run between Boston and Norfolk. She carried no passengers. The steamer formerly was in the passen- ger service but while being recondi- tioned in 1920 caught fire. turned over and sank at her pier. She was afterward converted into a freight carrier.
 Calvin D. Swank, assistant to the president of the company. said the steamer carried a crew of 3s to 40 men. Speaking over the telephone from his home he said he thought her captain was John Ryan but he was not certain.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
Falls in Woods and Lies Helpless
 For A Hours With His Leg Broken
DOZEN DROWNED
 OFF MASS. COAST
(Continued from First Page)

N. Brooks, E. Clark. Lin Taylor J, Wells; Coal Passers +. Long, T.. Johnson. M. Mclean. R. Cox, w. Nickles: Steerage Workers Rosnett, Montery. Claypool. and Wireless Operator F. D. Nosbuns.
 At the wheel of the Garfield at the time of the accident was Ralph W. c. Smith of New York city. a coastal pilot.
 discrepancy in the number Of missing appeared on the face of ad- vices from the Boston offices of the Dollar Liner where it was announc- cd that probably not more than seven or eight men were unaccount- ed for, while Captain Moir placed the probable casualties at 12.
 The Merchants and Miners' Transportation Company. owner of the Kershaw. announced that it waa without information of any sort.
 The kershaw was a steel screw vessel of 2,741 tons and was built in 1897.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
We'll Aimed Kick on Chin
 Ends Hartford Fracas

Jeremiah Lynch of this city was the star witness in a case in Hart ford police court yesterday, colored man uho was convicted of an az greyated assault on an aged store keeper on Windsor avenue, Hartford being sentenced to Jail for six months. Lynch testified that he was passing the store when he learned that the men were graphing inside. the colored man having attempted to steal a. revolver, and rushing in, Lynch overpov the fellow by a well placed kick on the chin, Lynch s description of the fracas was quite picturesque.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
City Items

Marcel Wolak of 10s Willow street reported to the police last night the theft of his bicycle in front of the Capitol theater on West Main street.
 J. P. Bruzas of 146 Jubilee street complained to the police last night that boys damaged a house he IS building near his home.
 Edward Cliff of l93 Main street re- ported to the police last night the theft of his bicycle from the rear Of his home.
 Dr. Arthur J. Savard of Lincoln street left the city yesterday on a two weeks vacation to regain his health.
 The boys work committee of the klwanis club went to Rainbow this afternoon The committee is con sdering the feasibility of holding the kiwanians' annual Boys clul outing there instead of at Lake Compounce.
 Mrs. A. F. Church Of 14S Ken sington avenue entertained the Ivy Whist club at her home yesterday afternoon. The prizes were won bS Mrs. Mabel Pearce, Mrs. Bertha Spence and Mrs. Clara Leupold Luncheon was served.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01

Among the graduates of the Hart ford hospital school of nursing yes- terday was Miss Marion C. Wells, the daughter of Mir. and Mrs, George H. Wells of 56 Hart street this city. She is 8 graduate of the New Britain high school. class Of 1928 Miss Wells plans to take brief rest after which she probably will take up private nursing.
 Among the graduates were the fol- lowing New Britain women: Eleanore May Desmarais, Ruby Elizabeth Nelson. Pauline Elizabeth Pfersick, Laura Mae Howard Edla Sandberg and Marion Carlotta Weaver.
 The Misses Gertrude Louise Ives and Mary Kathryn Pete"s of Bristol were also members of the class.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
Clinton Street Man, Grip. pied by Accident, Found After Long Search Near Armistice Street.

Frank Nargonelli, aged 50, Of 12G Clinton street, fell while walk ing through the wooded section be- yond Armistice street in the extreme northwestern part of the city about , o'clock Wednesday afternoon. fracturing his left leg and remain ing exposed 10 the clements and in severe pain until last night, when he was found by a searching party. The police were notified of his ab- sence by his daughter. Olive. a short time before he was found. He said he had made desperate efforts to attract assistance but his cries throughout the night were not heard, although he was less than half 8 mile from home.
 Officers Rrophy and Hellherg re- moved him to New Britain General hospital and today he was reported resting as comfortably as could be expected. Unless there are compli- cations he will recover. according 10 expectations. He was suffering from exposure when found, and the fracture had been aggravated great ly by lack Of attention.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
TEN KILLED ON
 HAWAIIAN FLIGHT
bok Darby Took Terrific
 Aviation Toll

San Francisco. June 1.7P-The lat previous attempt to fly across tho Pacific was made during the Dole flights last August. which re- suited in ten deaths. The flight was for $35,oOo in prizes posted by James B. Dole, Hawaiian pineapple grower. The first prize of $25,o0o was won by Arthur Goebsl of Holly wood, in the Woolaroc. The second prize of $1o.0Oo was won by Martin Jensen of Honolulu. in the Aloha.
 Lieutenant George Covell and Lieutenant R. $. Waggener of the naval air station at San Diego were the first victims of the flight, Their monoplane crashed at Point Loma, Cal, shortly after they started for Oakland Both were burned to death.
 Arthur V. Rodgers plunged 10 his death at Los Angeles few min- utes after taking off from Los Angeles for Oakland.
 The Miss Doran," carrying Mil dred Doran, Michigan school teach CT; J. Auggy Pedlar, pilot and Lieut. Villas R. Rope, United States navy. navigator, and the Golden Eagle. piloted by Jack Frost and Gordon Scott Of Los Angeles. were never heard from after taking off.
 After it appeared 'The Golden Eagle" and The Miss Doran' were lost. Captain William P Erwin Of Texas, pilot, set out in The Dallas Spirit" to hunt for them. with Alvin Eichwaldt of Hayward, Cal, $ navl- gator and radio operator. The Dallas Spirit" had failed to get away in time to figure in the race.
 About 700 miles out on Friday night, August 19. The Dallas Spirit" sent a distress call saying the ship was going inro tail spin. This was repeated, and then no more was ever heard from the craft.
 Flyers have demonstrated, how ever, that under the right conditions they can reach Honolulu. In addition to the Dole flyers who made it, the late Commander John Rodgers and is crew in the navy plane PN-1. flew most of the distance in Septem- Der, 1925. They were unheard of for nine days, and finally showed up off the Island of Kauai, and were lowed in.
 Others who flew to Honolulu were Lieutenants Lester J. Maitland and Albert F. Hegenberger of the United states army air force. and Ernest L. Smith. and Emory B. Bronte. Malt land and Hegenberger flew June 2S and 20 last year in 'The Bird of Paradise" in 25 hours and 50 min
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
TO ATTEND CONFERENCE

St. Alhans, Vt, June Pt-Collec- tor Of Customs Harry c. Whitehill will leave here June z to attend a conference of eastern collectors of customs with Assistant Secretary of the Treasury s. II. Lowman in Buff falo, N. r., the next day. Matters concerning the shipment of contra band in freight cars will be discuss ed and plan arrived at to curb this method of smuggling.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
MAY BUILDING REPORT
Operations Valued At $4O8,587 Be
 gun During Past Month According To Inspector Rutherford's Record.

Building operations. the estimated value of which is placed at s406.5s7, were begun during the month of May, the report of Chief Inspector Arthur N. Rutherford. completed to- day. shows. The office issued 120 permits, as follows: 55 frame build ings. S202,230: 10 brick buildings. $lS5,"25, 55 alterations, $19.342. ast year, building operations in the month Of May were estimated al $545.362S7.
 Electrical Inspector Cyril J. Cur tim in his monthly report lists fees of s132. permits at S4. and inspec- lions to the number of l15. Plumb ng Inspector Olaf A. Peterson re- ports 124 permits, 49a inspections and fees of s3l2.5o.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01

after sinking the freighter kershaw near Martha's Vineyard.
 Search for the seven or eight men believed missing from the kershaw was left in the hands of coast guard and other vessels standing by the scene of the collision. the messages said.
 The last message from the Gar. field read. proceeding to Boston 5:30 a. m."
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
QUEEN MARIE NOT ILL

Bucharest Rumania, June l (UP) unaware of serious illness some foreign newspapers re- Marie was in excellent health today. She attended festival at the Ru- academy Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
WILKINS IN BERLIN

Berlin, June 1 (UP)-President today received George Fl. Wilkins and Carl B. Eielson polar f1iers, and heard a description of their flight from Pt Barrow. Alaska, to Dead Mans Island. Spitz- bergen. American Ambassador accompanied Wilkins and EielSon.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
TURN DOWN TROTZKY

Berlin. June 1 (UP)-Six princi- pie supporters of Leon Trotzky. now banished in Turkestan for opposing the government, have announced their remuneration of Tritzky's prin- ciples. it was reported from Moscow today.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
Proceeding to Boston.

New London, June l (UP)-Radio messages from the steamer Presi- dent Garfield intercepted by the Radio Corporation of America sta ton here this morning indicated the vessel was proceeding to Boston
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
CENTRAL JR. H. $. NOTES

The ninth grade of the Central Junior High school did not meet in the auditorium this afternoon as was announced yesterday but stayed in it's home rooms. The assembly was postponed because of the as- semblies on Tuesday of this week.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
No Word Received.

Baltimore, June R-The Mer- chants and Miners Transporta ton Company, owner of the steamer Kershaw sunk in collision with the steamship President Garfield of Martha's Vineyard this morning,
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01

utes. Smith and Bronte flew July 14-15 last year in the City of Oak land in 25 hours, 36 minutes Their plane was wrecked in forced landing.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
RADIO DEALERS MEETING

New Britain merchants who deal in radios and accessories will hold a supper at the Burritt hotel at 7:30 c clock tonight to discuss the for nation of radio dealers association.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
FAF'NIR HEARING co. OUTING

-ShAS AbA-&hAtA1N0 Nos oS
 The annual outing of the foremen and sub-foremen of the Fafnir Bear- ing Co.,. will be held at Lake Com- bounce on June 9. The program will include dinner. a baseball game between the married and single men, other sports and special events.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01

Nearly so0,000,0o0 will be spent in railways of Rhodesia.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01

South Africa will soon have 1t fifth radio hroadcasting station.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-11-10
LOCAL TOPICS

movie show Sunday evening. Rex is the most noted of equine actors who have appeared on the silver screen and is said to possess an unusual assortment of tricks well worth seeing. The comedy offering is two- reels of droll fun entitled What Price Dough" and features the three fattest men in pictures, Fatty" Karr, "Kewpie" Ross, and Fatty" Alexander. An interesting pro- gram, especially for those who love horses.
 The program for Sunday Nov. 18 includes Ralph Ince in the stirring drama Mot For Pub lication," from the widely known story of the same name by Robt. Wells Ritchie, and clever comedy, Hon. MT. Ruggs, with Matt Moore in the role of the perplexed MT. Buggs; who had so many bugs" in his home, the very walls itched. Moore is support ed by strong company which includes Martha Sleeper and the noted Chinese girl actress, Anna May Wong. This is a good program throughout,
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-11-10
WHAT'S ON AT THE SHOW !?

The famous wild horse Rex in a gripping tale of the out o1 doors entitled "No Mans Law" will be the feature of the program at the Nagle
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-11-10


 Mrs. N. B. Moore has opened a new business house in the original Midget Emporium building, next door to the Fly der Hotel. The new establish ment is titled the M. & M. and carries a varied line of high class ladies wear, in addition to notions, smokers supplies, candies and soft drinks.
 Paul Meger left for Ketchi- kan on the Fairbanks Wednes- day.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-11-10

Mrs. R. c. Young returned Monday from Rupert, well on the way to recovery from her recent operation in the Prince Rupert General Hospital.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-11-10
Sunday is Armistice Day.

Ben Oien has been confined to the house for several days with a severe cold.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-11-10

Wm. Irwin was passenger to Ketchikan on the Fairbanks Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-03

Persons in English prisons during 1926 averaged 10, S60 daily.