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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-24
BIC CAIN MADE
BY GUARD UNIT
Efficiency Is Much Higher,
Chief Reports.
BIZ United Press

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-Gen-
eral improvement in the efficiency
of National Guard units through
out the country was noted by Majo
General Greed G. Hammond, chief
of the militia bureau of the war
department, In his annual report
made public today.
This improvement, according to
the report, was especially marked
in personnel, organization, train
ing and supply services and was
made possible despite restrictions
imposed by limitation of funds
available for the support of this
component"
Growth of the National Guard
personnel since the World war was
reflected i'll table incorporated in
the report which showed that on
June 80, 1919, there were 1920
guardsmen enrolled, which figure
was progressively increased in each
of the succeeding years until on
June 30, 1929, there were 1927
officers and men listed.
The program for 1929 and 1880,
according to the report, provides for
increases in the aggregate strength
to $4,000 and 10000, respectively.
Asthma Absolutely Relieved Pay no
money until satisfied then only 81 90 per
Sold only by
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INDIANAPOLIS Ind.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-24

cago. Among a long list of officers
and patrons appear the names OF
Colonel Jacob Rupert, baseball
magnate, and Charles Vopicka,
former United States ambassador to
Rumania. Both are vice-presidents
The official publication Of the
memorial committee admits that
"the time-honored art of scientific
brewing is well-nigh crushed. The
survivors of the old brewing frater-
nifty deeply regret this condition.
but are powerless. They hope that
intelligent Americans will some dag
conclude that legalized brewing may
be instrumental in saving the ma
ton from complete surrender to an
impending moral debacle."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-24
Institute Head Buried

BIZ Times Special
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Nov. "a
Funeral services were held today for
DR.. Frank c. Wagner, president OF
Rose Plytechnic Institute, killed
Wednesday when the auto he was
driving was struck by an interurban
car. Students attended the services
in a body.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-24
Admit Holdups in Cleveland

Detectives today wired Cleveland
authorities that two men under
arrest here have admitted a recent
filling station holdup at Cleveland.
The two gave their names as Bruce
Wharton, 80, of 214 South East
street and Robert Beaver, "a, of New
York City.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-24
Child Killed hx Autn

CONNERSVILLE, Ind, Nov. "a
Maurice Martin, 4, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Floyd Martin, Is dead of in
juries suffered when struck by an
auto driven by Charles Craig, Negro.
The driver was arrested on an in
voluntary manSlaughter charge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-24
BAPTISTS TO HEAR 0GDE
Church Schedules Home Coming
Celebration Sunday Afternoon.

James M. Ogden, Indiana at
torney general-elect. will talk to the
men of Temple Baptist church at
2:30 p. m. Sunday as a feature of
the church's open house and home
coming celebration. Following the
morning sermon by the Rev. w. H.
Harris, pastor, dinner will be served
by the ladies of the church.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-24
Spent $3.50 for Matches

BIZ Times Special
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Nov. "a
The expense account Of Jerry
Shandy, successful candidate for
Vigo county treasurer, includes an
item of $3.50 for matches.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-24
Aged Man Fatally Crushed

BY IlWfS SpecfUI
LEWIS, Ind, Nov. 24.-Dayid
Keller, 70, is dead at his farm home
four miles north of here, as result
of injuries suffered when crushed
by a hayrack which fell from posts
supporting it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-24
Kellogg Peace Pact Lauded

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-The KEEL
logg anti-war pact has put the
United States upon the paths that
lead to enduring international
peace" Senator Arthur Capper OF
Kansas told the ANNUAL meeting of
the Academy of Political Science
Friday night
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-24
Change Closed

The New York Stock Elk
change will be closed today in
order to give brokers an OPP
portunity to catch up with
their bookkeeping. Brokerage
offices will remain open as
usual.
The New York Exchange also
will be closed for trading to-
day. Offices of members will
be open for deliveries.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-24

Largest Trust Company in Indiana
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11

First figure lowest temperature
last night; second. highest tempera-
ture yesterday; third. wind velocity
- 8 a. ~: fourth. rainfall past 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
House NOW ON
End FUND BILL
Boulder Canyon Still
Causes Trouble In
Both Branches

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1i.-(F)-The
house is proceeding smoothly toward
the passage Of the second Of the nine
appropriation bills but that legisla-
tive old man Of the sea, Boulder Can
yon Dam. still weighs heavily upon
the senate. Negotiations in an ef-
fort to patch up differences on the
hill, Ringing largely around water
rights and government construction.
are continuing.
In addition to the interior bill, car
rying with il S2S3.2S7 .963, the house
had before it today the last Of its
war debt settlements, AuStria's, the
Grecian debt problem was disposed Of
by the house yesterday. despite the
determined opposition Of most Of the
democrats. 1t carried with a loan Of
S12,f6T 900 to Greece and provided
for the payment Of the existing in
debtedness, s~i9,659,s35, over a period
OF 62 years.
The senate also managed during
the day to lay Boulder Dam aside
long enough TO pass eight or ten un-
contested bills. one being a resolution
authorizing an investigation Of the
Columbia river project in tho Pacific
northwest. A silimar resolution was
also introduced in the house.
Senator Hcflin, Alabama. wanted
his resolution for the withdrawal OF
American marines from Nicaragua 70
be taken up. Chairman Borah Of the
foreign relations committee. was not
ready for that and the senate went
back to a familiar controversy,
Boulder Dam.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOLS
ELECT NEW PRESIDENT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dee. 1i.--OT
The Rev. a. II. Belts n Orange
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
Flashes Of Life
(By The Associated press)

(By Ths Associated Press).
NEW YoRK-Irving T. Bush, head
Of the Bush Terminals system, thinks
the United States il only at the be-
ginning OF a period which will 20
down in history as The Golden
Age; also that America is destined
to gain world leadership in the arts,
literature and science; the current
increase OF prosperity Is a vital grow
inging force founded on the most ef-
ficient industrial organization any
nation ever has achieved.
BERLIN-From official figures .
ststistician has calculated that the
average German is So years old. He
weds ut 81. His marriage lasts q
years. He has three children. His
annual income is SI92. Each week ne
drinks three pints Of beer and smokes
two cigars and ten cigarettes, and
he dies nj SO.
YoNKERS, N. Y.-Romance Is
much alive in Yonkers, next to the
largest city in the country, as exem-
plified by a race of the hare and the
tortoise. A young lady told three
suffers that the first to arrive at her
house by motorcycle would be kissed.
Reginald Ryer's wheel broke down.
Floyd Carter and Stanley Allen raced
neck and neck. A policeman detained
them. Ryer made effective repairs.
When the other two reached the
house they found Ryer smiling. And
then Allen and Carter were fined SIS
each.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
CONTEST WILL
OF mrs. WELLS
Order Distribution in
Accord With Ori-
ginal Instrument

Distribution OF the estate Of the
late Mrs. Pauline y. Wells. will be
made in accordance with the proyi-
sions OF a will made and executed
in New Orleans on August &c, 1926,
was the decision OF County Judge O..
c. Dancy in a contest suit filed b.
Miss Zoe Wells Of New York. one of
the heirs.
The value Of the Wells estate Is
approximately s5Oo.0 Il was stated.
1t was the contention Of the con-
tcstant that the will should be set
aside and descent distribution made
Of the estate. which would give each
Of the three children an equal share.
Testimony introduced indicated
that Mrs. Wells. widow of the late
Judge James B. Wells. had made two
wills. one at New Orleans on Aug
ust 26, 1926 and another at Marlin,
Texas. just prior TO her death in
August. The latter will. il was ron
tended, had never been fully exc
cuted.
The original will apportioned TIE
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
Champion Quint
(, Is Strong Again

PITTSBURGH. Dec. H. R -
Practically intact. the 1928 national
championship basketball team of the
University Of Pittsburgh is ready to
duplicate it's feat of defeating many
Of the nations leading quintets.
Led by the star. "Chippcr Char
ley" Hyatt OF Uniontown. Pa, the
Panthers open their season against
Butler nj Indianapolis. Dec. 10. The
schedule contains 10 Western con-
ference games, several Of which are
with Western conference fives. The
others are with leading teams Of
the east and of the Pittsburgh-West
Virginia regions.
Or. n. c. Carlson. the coach. says
his 1928 team is as good as the
championship outfit. despite the loss
Of several regulars.
Important s92s-29 tilts for the
Painters include games with five
Western conference tcams-North-
Western. Wisconsin, Ohio State. To-
wa and Indiana-Army, Notre Dame,
Dartmouth. Carnegie. West Virginia,
Washington and Jefferson and Penn
State.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
GROUP
TODECORATE
Harlingen Appoints
Chairmen in Xmas
Decorations

Especial 10 The Hcrald)
HARLINGEN, Dec. li.-Committee
chairmen to carry on the outside
Christmas tree decoration program
in Harlingen we're named at a meet
ing of representatives of various
civic organizations here Monday.
Mrs. W. B. Hundley had previous
~ been selected general chairman.
Supt. Paul +. Phipps Of the Hsr-
lingen public schools was named
chairman Of the carol committee. Ira
Eels was named head Of the street
committee, and MIR. Stack head OF
the finance committee, 10 raise a
small fund among the business men
for decorations in the business sec
ton.
d. W. Day will represent the XII
wants club, Mr.. Eels the Rotary club.
and Francis Ingram the Lions club.
while Leon Garcia was named head
Of a committee to surerintend deco
ration Of Diaz park.
The Business and Professional
Women's club and the Woman's
Chamber Of Commerce will have
charge of the decorating Of the won
ems building in the city, and also Of
the parks nearby.
Parent-Teacher associations in the
various communities will have charge
of decorations in their respective
communities. The city il to be ask
cd TO decorate Travis park. and the
municipal water and light plant.
The lights viii all be turned on on
December %. and will burn from
dark until 10 p. m. every night. Ev-
cryonc who intends decorating an
outside Christmas tree. or otherwise
carrying out an outside Christmas
decoration program is asked to tele-
phone the chamber Of commerce. ac-
cording 70 Myron F. Ward, seore-
inrN
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11

Esrometric pressure vas ncder-
stely low this morning from the
Canadian Northwest southwark 10
Arizona, New Mexico ard north
western Texas. and moderately high
throughout the eastern states and
eH the middle Pacific coast. Heavy
cloudiness and unsettled weather
still continued practically through
out the country. while moderate 70
heavy precipitation was almost gen
ersI throughout the western two
thirds Of the United States within
the lats % hours. Temperatures
Rave risen in the northwestern. CEN
srsl and southeastern states. but
readings were still rather low in the
Ohio valley and in the Great Lakes
region.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11

Wells estate upon the basis Of one-
fourth TO each of the three children.
Joseph H., Robert c. and Miss Zoe,
The remaining one-fourth to the two
daughters-in-lsw and one grandchild
OF Mrs. Wells. Joseph and Robert
Wells we're named as executors Of
the estate.
The will made at Marlin, which il
is stated was never fully executed,
sets up a trust fund for the purpose
of keeping the estate intact, the es-
tate to be divided equally among the
three children at the end of ten
years. Joseph and Robert Wells
we're named as the trustees. The
original will was filed for probate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
WATER MEETING At
SAN BENITO TUESDAY

SAN BENITO, Dec. 11.-Irrigation
district anaTe engineers and
others interested in the irrigation
problems or the Lower Rio Grsnde
Valley are scheduled TO meet here at
= o'clock Tuesday afternoon TO dis
cuss a proposed contract 10 protect
the supply Of irrigation water in the
Rio Crande.
At q former meeting a report was
eeived from the legal committee Of
the Valley di-trictS recommending
that newly formed districts cooper
ate in the movement 70 protect the
interests Of all districts IN onnsc
tion with the supply Of water avail
able.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
RUNYON Case
SET FOR TRIAL
Asks s350,0O0 For AL
legged Copyright In
s. f%ringement

Trial 81 an action for $3.50. 900 in
s;ituted against the city Of Browns
Vile by Robert Runyon, photogra-
pher. alleging infringement Of the
copyright law, is set for trial We'd
nesdsy in federal court.
The plaintiff alleges the Browns
vile Chamber of Commerce, a de-
psrtment Of the city Of Brownsville,
used copyrighted photographs in An
advertising booklet, and that $4,000
impressions OF such copyrighted pho
tographs we're made. The copyright
law provides 81 for each impression
II a copyrighted photo or written
s~rticle.
The city will he represented by r.
E. Green, X. q. Creager and Graham
a. Graham.
Another copyright case, in which
Frank Sweet, San Atomic ~draughts-
man, sued tho s. A. A a. L. railway
for use OF a map which he contends
was copyrighted was heard IN led
ersl court Monday afternoon, a non
suit being entered
The federal grand jury completed
it's work Monday afternoon, after re-
turning over one hundred indict-
ments and was recessed pending "a
call by the court. Trial of a cattle
smuggling case, in which n HidaIgo
county resident was charged with
smuggling eight head Of cattle across
the Rio Grande. occupied the court
Tuesday morning. the case geing 70
the jury nc IL o'clock. Several adj
ditional criminal and civil cases Of
a minor nature we're on the docket
for the remainder Of the day.
Cases set for Wednesday, in addi-
ton to the action against the city
Of Brownsville include trial of sew
en- defendants in connection with the
recent capture Of $40 gallons OF
grain alcohol and a quantity OF
whiskey near Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
GOODFELLOWS c
XMAS NEEDY WORKS

MISSION, Dec. 1.-THE executive
committee of the Mission Good
fellows, who provide a Christmas
tree for the poor each year, held a
meeting Sunday morning and arc row
ncrfecting plans for this years event.
A committee 70 20 ahead with work
has been appointed by the president,
A. II. Strahle. II is composed OF s.
M. Duffie. r. r. Adams, Mrs. Minnie
Dennis, Walter Srlawn. A. ~. Strahle.
Sid Hardin. and T. G.. Keltncr.
The work viii primarily he distri-
button Of funds. clothing. food and
TOW among TIE needy on Christmas
morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11

burg. .. c., yesterday was elected
to succeed DR.. J. Fisher Simpson Of
Austin, Texas, NJ president Of the
Sunday School Council Assembly Of
the Methodist-Episcopal church.
South.
Miss Mary r. Skinner. Nashville,
was elected vice-president and Err
win r. Bohmfalk, of Wichita Falls,
Texas. seeretary-treasurer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11

NEW YORK. TIE rinNo under
rtands that Jack nemnsev and
Georges Carnertier So corning hack
rer. vcar. coming hack II B%roadwav
md tha frar.a.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-05-03

Former County Treasurer, NAL
colin McDougal and his brother of
Seattle, and County Clerk E. o.
Keene, were in Kennewick Mon
day visiting friends and initiating
the Seattle man into the delights
of playing golf on sand greens.
Mrs. E. C. .Tweet, Mrs. j. H.
Siegfried, Mrs. T. C. Brown, Mrs.
M. Nj. Moulton and Mrs. F. j.
Arnold were in Grandview yester-
day attending the semi-annual
meeting of the p. E. O.. chapters
of the Yakima valley. There were
morning and afternoon sessions
and at noon luncheon was served
by the Grandview chapter.
C. E. Hitler and family were in
Sunnyside Tuesday for the funeral
of his father A. F. Hitler, who
passed away Sunday after a long
illness. Mr.. Hitler, ST., was pion-
eer of the Yakima valley, coming
from Iowa, with his family when
the Sunnyside project was first
started. and has many friends and
acquaintance throughout this re-
gion.
Mrs. George H. Rue's home was
the scene of silver tea this af-
ternoon, given by her division of
the Congregational Aid. She was
assisted by Mrs. II. R. Vibber, Mrs.
A. Lehnhard, Mrs. Frank Green.
A short program was rendered and
tea served by the hostesses at a
prettily appointed table. The
rooms were decorated with garden
flowers. Besides the aid members
number of friends were present.
Mrs. w. M. Frazier mourns the
loss of her father, Rev. John B..
Ward, who died last week at his
home in Bluefield, w. ", at the
age of II. Rev. Ward had been a
minister in the M. E. church South
since a young man and was pre-
siding elder for the Bluefield dis
trict when compelled to retire on
account of i'll health. Besides his
daughter here, he leaves his widow
at the home and six children in
the east.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-05-03

Friends in town have received
news of the birth of son to Mr..
and Mrs. A. w. Jessett, April %
at their home in Pullman. Mrs.
Jessett was formerly Miss Elna
Newkirk.
Mrs. F. C. Emil entertained last
Sunday for her son Eugene: Guy
Sheppard, Harold Kulp, Charles
Mckinney and Bob Turner. The
occasion was Eugene's fifteenth
birthday.
Mrs. Fred Sickle is hostess to-
day to the Aid society of the Beth
lehem Lutheran church at her home
In the Garden Tracts. The ladies
sewed on aid work and Mrs. Sickle
served refreshments.
Mrs. Belle Maupin left the last
of the week for Idaho where she
will spend the summer with her
daughter. Miss Helen Maupin has
gone to San Diego, California to
make her home with her father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Stephen Libby
were at the home of his uncle Sum
day, enroute to their home in Spo-
kane, following motor trip on the
coast. Mr.. Libby is manager of the
John w. Graham store in Spokane.
A. R. Gardner came over from
Walla Walla Saturday, where he
had been on state business, and
spent a few, days in town before
going on to Olympia. He was a
guest at the X. C. Clifford home.
Mrs. D. ]. Beinhart gave birth
day party Saturday for her daugh-
ter Ruth, who was seven years old.
Thirty little girls were present
and had good time together play
ing games. Mrs. Beinhart served
refreshments.
Miss Evelyn Olbrich, student
nurse at. st. Vincent's hospital in
Portland, has been here caring for
her grandmother, Mrs. Anna Oh
brich. The latter is much improved
and Miss Olbrich plans to return
to Portland Sunday.
Malcolm McDougal brought his
mother, and his brother and wife
to Kennewick last Sunday for a
short visit at the r. E. Reed home.
This is the first trip Mrs. Nc
Dougal has made since last fall,
having been i'll all winter.
Miss Dora Williams returned
Monday from a short visit with
relatives in Seattle. She has ac-
copied a position in the construc-
ton department of the p. P. & l..
Co. succeeding Mrs. C. j. Burke,
and began work Tuesday.
The program committee of the
Womans club met Monday after
noon with Mrs. B. L. Cole, presi-
dent-elect, and outlined the years
work. The club will study the his
tory of the northwest and also take
up current topics next year.
E. G. Lape returned the first
of the week from Seattle, where
he sold a carload of hogs for the
Farmers Exchange. He estimated
the weight of the carload at 10000
pounds and the actual checking
showed him to be but sixty pounds
off on the entire car.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-05-03
N. p. ANNOUNCES CHANGE
IN TRAIN SCHEDULE MAY 6

Beginning 1901 Sunday, May 6,
slightly changed train schedule
will be in effect on the Northern
Pacific railroad. Train No. 1, that
in the past has arrived at 10:41
pm. will now get in at 9:56 pm.
This train is a flag stop. Train No.
g will arrive at ESQ instead of
$3.50 pm. Train No. 8 will arrive
at 1887 instead of 11:27 am.
Train No. will arrive at 3:13 in
stead of 1903 am. Train No. 333
at 7:08 instead of 7:55 pm. Train
No. 334 at 9:51 in stead of $3.50
am.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-05-03
COURT OVER

With a postponement of the Rice
case in the Superior Court, the
present term comes to an end, and
the additional panel of jurors who
were summoned to appear tomor-
row morning, have been excused
for the present. Owing to a dis
agreement in the verdict in the
Rice case, a re-trial was called. 1t
has been set over until later.
Suit upon two notes against f.
E. Aiken was tried Tuesday and
verdict was rendered against the
defendants. The Potter Owens case
was called for yesterday, with the
Rice case for the last of the docket.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-05-03
PRIZES READY

The contest for destroying pred
atory birds, sponsored by the Wal
ton League Wills start shortly.
Game Warden N,ek Palmer has
given assurance tRt the prizes
will be Forthcoming, but the sched-
ule and rules for the contest have
not yet been prepared. On his next
visit to Kennewick the rules will
be announced. The Walton League
is doing everything possible to
make the contest a good one, and
is offering special prizes to Scouts
who will enter. -#Ef