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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
By NORMAN e. BROWN

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CHICAGO, May 2.-JoeMcCarthy's
Cubs present an interesting study TO
fandom as they open their second
seaso under his leadership.
Here we have a ball club with an
uncertain infield, weakened since
last fall; a pitching staff that still
ranks as inconsistent, although bril-
liant enough last season to carry the
team within striking distance of the
pennant-
And. withall, a team that has been
picked BY some experts to win the
pennant and BY most Of the others
20 finish no worse than second.
John Butler, Freddy Mcguire, Nor
mar Mcmillan and Ray Jacobs are all
infield possibilities" but of unknown
quantities. Charley Gfimm's a fix
ture at first and Earl English Gems
to have the shortstopping job for
his own.
Then there is young Voter and
Riggs Stephenson, outfieldRr and in
fielder. But Mccarthy has no idea
right now who will be playing second
a week from today. Ard il Charley
Grimm falters at first young Ray
Jacobs. a green rookie, is the only
other hope there. Funny situation.
Pitcher Hal Carlson. who played
the leading role in the surprise trade
Of last season and counted on to
top the procession this year, goes
into the season weakened by colds
and lacking sufficient training.
As a matter or fact most Of Nc
Carthy's well wishers are pinning
their hopes mainly on Hazen Cuyler,
smuggling outficlder obtained from the
Pirates last winter.
Apparently Cuyler IS out to make
Donnie Bush look terribly i'll at ease
every time he opens the daily paper
TO the Cub box scores. At least the
center fielder has been lacing the
dickens out Of a ball all spring and
bids fair 10 keep IL up.
There is, also. Charley Root. One
pitcher Of Roots caliber Is a great
asset in itself. And Percy Jones Is
no SLOUGH.
Mccarthy Is combining his predic-
tions TO those made last year. They
embraced the startling statements
that IL would oe a rice day II 1t
didn't rain. And usually the weather
man bore him out. Personally, after
discussing the club with men who
have followed its fortunes all spring.
one Is inclined to think that IL still
lacks the wallop needed in the pinch
Cuyler viii strengthen the teams OIL
fensive. But enough
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
SHE'S CHEST NOW

P0NTEFRACT, Eng.-"Freedom of
the workhouse" has been conferred
upon Nurse Rigby. who after @
years Of service at the institution
could not endure the retirement she
has Won.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
Mrndry's Results

Sew York 5. Cincinnati J..
pittsburgh .. Boston 4.
Chicago Z. Philadelphia 4.
St. Louis 6. Brooklyn ).
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You Know a Tonic Is Good

when il makes you eat like a hungry
boy and brings back the color to your
cheeks You can soon feel the
strengthening. lnyigorating Effect OF
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC
Rnr
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
AMERICAN LEAGUE
MONDAYS Results

New York s. Chicago 5.
Cleveland 4, Boston ?.
Philadelphia 10. Detroit 0.
ST. Louis Is, Washington :.
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TEXAS LEAGUE
MONDAYS Results

Houston &. Shreveport 4.
Fort Worth 6, Waco 0.
San Antonio 4, Wichita Falls 3.
Beaumont IL. Dallas 6.
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Tuesdays Schedu

Dallas at Houston.
Shreveport at Beaumont.
Wichita Falls at Waco.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08

st. Louis at philadelphia.
Chicago at Boston.
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Philadelphia Mt st. Louis.
Brooklyn at Chicago.
Boston at Cincinnati.
ns
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
CONTINUES
 TO BATTLE STUDENTS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.- Sci ence has made little progress in solving the baffling problems of the cause and control of influenza since the worldwide epidemic of 1918, but nevertheless has a some- what better understanding of the disease than at that time.
 Although well known health au- thorities disagree on methods for the prevention of Die preaa of he disease. virtually alL including Surgeon General Hugh 5 Cumming of The ppblic< Health Service. arc in accord that pes soAs who develop it should go to bed at once and stay there until they have recov- cred definitely. General adoption of such procedure, they believe, would save many lives.
 Epidemics of influenza have cov- cred the world at intervals for sew eral centuries. The major epi- denies have co m e about once every 30 years. with lesser out breaks intervening, indicating in- solar as such statistics can be relied upon that the present sltua- tion in America probably falls into the latter classification.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
NOW CHARGED WITH MURDER
 OF HIS WIFE
Affidavit Filed by Coroner in Ohio in Sensa-
 tional Case

CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 2S.-An affidavit charging Wilbur Held man. furnace salesman, with the murder of his wife Margaret, aged 21 years, on the night of December 13, was filed today by Coroner McQuate.
 Heldman told the authorities that his wife shot herself with the same gun she used a week previously to end the life of Venard Fearn, coal dealer.
 Heldman obtained a confession to the Fearn staying from his wife at their home earlier on the day of December 13 and was bringing her to Canton to turn her over to the authorities. He said Mrs. Heldman shot herself in their automobile just as they reached the outskirts of Canton. He rushed her to hospital where she died.
 Heldman said his wife had confessed she shot Fearn after the two had been intimate for some time and after he was mak- ing life he'll for her."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
FIND NO CLUE
 TO WRECKERS
 OF FAST TRAIN
Sensational Feature Is that No Passengers
 Were Killed


 SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, Dec. 28.@While authorities searched for persons who wrecked the Santa sFe's Missionary train, and wrecking crews worked to re- place three overturned Pullman coaches on the rails, the fact that no one was killed in the sensational mountain wreck over shadowed everything else.
 The wreck was deliberately planned, railroad agents said. Two or three men carefully re- moved the rail from the track and drove away on the desert road as the fast train sped to disaster.
 Only eight persons were in- jured, none seriously.
 Railroad men said it was one of the most sensational wrecks in the history of Pacific Coast railroading.
 Search for fingerprints on two sledges, two erowbars and a spike mall to remove the rail, failed to reveal clues.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28

The big 1918 epidemic served to emphasize the meagerness of ex- act knowledge about the disease and stimulated research workers everywhere to greater efforts than ever had been made before to meet the deficiency. This work has continued without Encouragement. lack of progress acting on the scientific mind as an added timu- lous rather than a hinderance.
 The inTestigators have learned. more definitely than known before, that the disease is comnnnicablr. aud that t apparently can be spread by persons who are seem- ingly in good health as well as oy those who are infected.
 The germ which. before the 1918 epidemic. generally was credited as the caase of the disease, now is regarded by Public Health Serv- ice authorities as having little in fluence in that direction.
 A number of different germ have been identified with the con- dition in the last 10 years, but none has been found present. con- sistently leaving the bacteriolo-| gieal aspect of the problem in con- siderable confusion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
HOOVER FACING
 BUSY TIME AT
 END OF VOYAGE
Must Select Cabinet, De- termine Policies and
 Write Speech

ABOARD U. S. S. UTAH, Dec. 2S. With the labors of the Residential campaign and his good will trip though Latin Am erica behind him, President Elect Herbert Hoover faces an other strenuous period during less than two months which re- main before his inauguration.
 Hoover has before him no in- considerable task. He has the selection of his Cabinet, mapping of policies of his Administration and preparation of his inaugural address and the writing of it. This address, one of the most inn portant of his career. will be de- livered at the inauguration on March 4.
 The President-elect will go from Washington to Florida about the middle of January and take up his residence on the quiet Penny estate on an island near Miami.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
Legation at Kabul Report ed Seriously Damaged
 in Recent Fighting
KINGS FORCES AND
 REBELS IN CLASH
Lights and Power for Gov. ernment Factories Cut
 Off by Rebels

NEW DELHI, India, Dec. 2S. The latest reports from Ali ghanistan said the rebels have succeeded in cutting off the elec- tric lights and power for gov ernment factories in Kabul.
 The rebels diverted the Salang River, which provides the hydro , electric power for the Afghanis- tan capital, into another channel.
 It also appears there has been most severe fighting around the British Legation at Kabul
 Both rebels and King Amanul- lah's forces took advantage of the high walls surrounding the build ings in the Legation grounds. Eight buildings in the Legation grounds were severaly damaged by shell fire.
 The stables and power house suffered considerable although the machinery in the power house is intact. Most of the windows in the Legation were broken by rifle fire. The water tanks at the Legation were perforated by bull lets and had to be repaired under fire.
 One Afghanistan man, employ ed as watchman at the Legation was killed and two wounded.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
California Dry Law Agent Is Shot when Taken
 for Auto ,Ride
MAN AND WOMAN
 ARE UNDER ARREST.
( onvi cted Bootlegger Is Charged with Crime
 Trial on Today

SAN JOSE, Cal, Dec. 2s. Abel Frias. aged 28, und- ercover Dry Law Agent, was taken for a ride last night and his body was found this morning with two bullet holes in the head, dumped on the highway near Dos palos.
 Frias was still living when found by a rancher who took him to a hospital.
 On the accusation af Frias. the police arrested Salvador cardinelli convicted boot legger. and Viola Post.
 Cardineili was to be tllcd this afternoon on u charge of possessing liquor and Frias was to have been the chief witness for the prose- cution.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
Outlook Conference
 Slated for January

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Prep- aration of charts on the trend of farm produce has begun for the annual agricultural outlook confer ence of the federal bureau of ag- ricultural economies the week of January 21 to 26.
 Dr. c. B. Smith, chief of the ex- tension service. in inviting repre- sentatives of all the states to att tend, suggests that they remain in Washington for several days after the conference to discuss ways and means for disseminating economic information.
 We believe" he says, thai we are at the beginning of a substan- tial forward movement in agricul- tural economies extension, based on r-increasing research data of great significance to the farm CT.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
DISARMAMENT SESSIONS TO
 BE IN APRIL
Conference Is Convoked by President of Prepara-
 tory Commission

GENEVA, Dec. 2S.-The Pre- paratory Commission for the Dis armament Conference has been convoked to meet in Geneva on April IS.
 The convocation is announced by President Loudon of the Pre- paratory Commission after he as- certained the various countries. including the United States, had no objection to the date.
 It is understood that the Rus sian project for partial disarma- ment for all nations will be the main item on the agenda with the hope that naval exports will begin efforts to agree on for mula for reduction in cruisers and submarines.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
Bandits and Lindbergh
 Are Cause of Mesican
 Airplane Serpice Gro,ptl,

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 2S.-Mexi- can oil field bandits and Col. Charles A. Lindbergh inspired the establishment and development, respectively. of commercial ayia- tion in Mexico, although neither was aware of the strange combina- ton.
 Commercial planes were first used in Mexico to avoid bandits. Regular passengers and mail air services evolved as a result of the great aviation interest aroused in Mexico by Lindberghs nonstop flight from Washington to Mexico City.
 Millions of pesos for oil field payrolls have been carried by air from Tampico to camps throughout the oil country, to the discomfi-
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curiosity" and demanded that it's unique status be not changed. Viewed in this light a backward glance reveals some interesting facts. It has an area of 19l square miles, coco inhabitants and boasts a republican form Of government obtained almost a thousand years before the Declaration of Independ- ence. This was due. to the gen erosity of Charlemagne, who, after despatching his son, Louis the Debonair, to the aid of the Catalan mountaineers against the Moors, gave to the Andorrans autonomy and placed them under the pro- tection of one of his knights. His annual. levy on the country con- sisted of two trout from the waters of Valira.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
FLU SITUATION
 MORE SERIOUS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Sur- geon General Cummings views the influenza situation as serious and believes every indication is that the outbreak will spread to the Atlantic States. He added that deaths might exceed 15,O00, with the possibility of more serious wave later in the winter He be- lieyes deaths this year will be greater than as the result of the disease of 1926 when deaths to- tailed between 15,000 and 10000.
 ORPHAN D, Ore, Dee. 2s.-v Twenty-eight new cases of lnflu- enza are reported here making a total of 7l9. No deaths were listed yesterday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
Airways Lighted Over
 1000 Miles of Route

CHICAGO. Dec. 2S.-S ven thousand miles of lighted airways. extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific, now provide a network of routes for the night air mail.
 Although the air mail has been the pioneer in night flying as well as in other regular schedule serv- ice. several companies interested in the development of commercial passenger lines are considering the use of lighted airways for night flying.
 Beacons, perched on 60-foot tow CTS located from three to ten miles apart, show the way to scores of pilots now flying the night air mail, despite weather conditions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28

PARIS-Riding high in the Pyre- nees like a jewel in the sky is Andorra, the site of Europe's new est gambling centre.
 So close to the blue and magen- la skies that the old gaming ex- pression, the slSy's the limit, , must perforee, lose some of it's expressiveness, the latest paradise for patrons of le bon chance is expected to give Monte Carlo, Biar- ritz and Deauville a sporting run for their money. If not, indeed, threaten their gllded existence. For
 Offers a Fresh Thrill
 In addition to it's sparkling foun- tains, sumptuons hotels, gilded gaming halls, champagne and it's showers of wagered gold, this new resort will offer it's patrons a fresh thrill.
 Bull fightsl
 Four million, five hundred thou sand dollars was the price paid by French syndicate for the whole of Las Escaldas village in Andorra; and first steps to slick up the mountain community in preparation for the vanguard of sportsmen-and sportswomen-will include the erection of palatial casino, with, nearby, a de luxe hotel, where the moneyed tourists can eat, flirt, gossip and sleep, if sleep they must.
 By 1930 it is planned, the meta morphosis will be complete, by which time Riviera resorts will be figuratively biting their nails in jealousy and impotent rage.
 Called Freak" Country
 Politically, Andorra has always been freak" Napoleon called it
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ture of the bandits. unwinged and impotent, able only to stand on the ground and stare helplessly at the money-laden messengers be- yond their grasp. This payroll service continues.
 Wild on Aviation
 Meanwhile, Lindbergh flew to Mexico. The country went wild about aviation. George l.. Rihl, an American originally from Wash ington, D. C., who had started the air payroll service in the Tampico fields, decided the impetus given aviation by Lindbergh made oppor- tune the launching of regular pas senger and air mail routes. His judgment was justified.
 The Mexican Aviation company
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NeiU Decision Is Nude in Fauor Of Dry La,U

PHILADELPHIA, Penn, Dec. 28.-The Federal District court holds that the buyer of Illegal liquor can be prosecuted if a party to the transportation The daeigioa is reg rded by Federals as of the hlshezt im- portance in enforcement of the Prohibition law.
 Judge Kirkpatrick said the mere purchase is not an of fense and the purchaser can not be convicted of aiding or abetting the sale but where transportation is involved con- spiracy to transport enters which is made a distinct sub stantive offense under the dry act.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
TEN THOUSAND
 THREATENEDBY
 FLOOD, BELGIUM

BRUSSELS. Dec 2S.-Fil q augmented by inrushing tide- waters pushed by a violent gale have swept the lowlands above Dermonde and inundating five vil- lages with 10000 inhabitants and threatening destruction greater than four weeks ago.
 The plight of the people is sad because the high spring tide is due Saturday. There is already much suffering and damage and a pessimistic view is taken by the residents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
BOLIVIA AND PARAGUAY IN
 MORE STRIFE

WASHINGTON, n. C., Dec. 2S.- The Paraguayan Government has advised the Paraguayan Legation here that Bolivian troops have oc- cupied the new fort Van Guardia and have advanced 12 miles furth- CT into the interior.
 Dr. Juan Ramirez, Charge d'Af- faires, declared that this con- firms the Paraguayan contention that Bolivia never respects terri torial rights as agreed upon in pacts"
 The present controversy, said the dispatch, lis very grave by the situation again created
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
STORY ON GULF TOLD
 BY INSPECTOR
Capt. George Tyler Praises Seamanship Displayed
 in Rescue of Tug

The rescue of the steamer Starr and tug Roosevelt off Cape St. Elias early this week without the loss of a single life was a miracle of seamanship, according to Capt. George Tyler. of the U. s. Steamboat Inspection Service and member of the local Board He was a passenger on the North western and an eyewitness to the rescue.
 Capt. Tyler returned to his headquarters here today after in- specting the Starr, which was damaged when it went aground on Chugach Reef near Shuyak Island on December II. He was returning here on the North west ern when that vessel answering q radio sos from the Starr, rush ed to aid 1t and the tug Roose- welt. The latter vessel was tow ing the disabled steamer to Seat tie. It encountered rough wealth CT off Cape St Elias. A broken LOW line fouled the tugs propel- Tor and both it and the Starr were left adrift and helpless in a raging gale and heavy seas.
 Seas Prevent Rescue
 From the decks of the North western, Capt. Tyler watched the efforts made to take off the crew from the tug which seemed to be doomed to be driven ashore. In recounting the story today, he said IL was a miracle that the boats were again taken in tow without the loss of any lives.
 Try to Pass Lines
 The Northwestern tried to pass lines to the tug but was thwart- ed in the attempt by the heavy seas that make any approach to- the stricken ship dangerous. The Starr, shortly after parting from the Roosevelt, was anchored by her crew In GO fathoms of water and was not in immediate danger the cutter Unalga had steamed full speed from her base at Juneau, arriving at the scene of disaster late the next day. The Northwestern during the night had tried to take off the crew of the Roosevelt but was again beaten by the seas that had in- creased in violence. Oil was pumped from the ship to quiet the breaking waves and after sev- eral attempts the lifeboat of the North western was forced to re- turn, being unable to approach closer then hailing distance to the Roosevelt.
 Unalga to Scene
 Capt Tyler said that fine Tn- eisa was gEidsd to the scene by the radio compass on the North- western and 1t was only after passing the vicinity twice that the vessels were located. Inter- mittent snow squalls made the visibility poor and the cutter had passed comparatively close with out sighting the ships.
 Weather MOderates
 Shortly after the Unalga ar rived the weather moderated and lines were made fast from the cutter to the anchored Starr and the tow to Cordova which ended without mishap was started. Meanwhile the motorship Attn that had raced to the scene had
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
Five Are Killed, Bodies
 Are Burned; One Arrest

GASTONIA, N. C., Dec. 2S.-- J. W. Vanderburg, farmer, his wife and three children were kill ed and their bodies burned in their home near Dallas, five miles from here. A -year-old son of the couple is held in jail suspected of having slain the five and then set fire to the home in an effort to hide the crime.
 The authorities said they had been informed that the son be- came angered about something shortly after midnight and be- came violent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
CONDITION OF KING
 IS NOT SATISFACTORY

LONDON. Dec 2S. King George has regained seme of the ground he lost yesterday but his condition is fraught with anxiety.
 In well informed circles 1t is thought that His Majesty still has a hard fght for iife ahead af hlm.
 Tho Kings physicians reported this morning that while lhe con dition that affected his lung re- zion has definitely improved. his general condition has not shown the same progress.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
Forgets Trap; Man Seriously Injured

PHILADELPHIA, Penn, Dec. 2S. Louis Cillini, whose home has been robbed much recently. mount ed shotgun over picture frame and attached a cord from It. to a door to shoot the robbers. Cillini forgot the trap and opened the door when he returned last night. He was taken to the hospital and his condition is critical.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-28
BUNNEL[ PAYS HIGH TRIBUTE
 TO FISHERMEN
College President Describes Attus S Rescue of Tug
 in Raging Storm

A high tribute to the courage and skill of the halibut schooner Attu and halibut fishermen gen srally, was paid by Dr. Charles E. Bunnell, President of the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, who was an eyewitness to the Attu's rescue of the tug Roosevelt. He is passenger on the Northwestern.
 'The courage of the crew of the Attu is outstanding. It surely is a school of tough experience in which the men of the halibut fleet of the North Pacific are enrolled. ? he said, and its saving of the Roosevelt he characterized as "one of the most daring and courageous incidents of marine heroism in the annals of the North Pacific" !"
 In Tough Position
 Dr. Bunnell's account of the res- cue follows:
 We left Cordova Christmas morning at 3 am. and made a good run to the cape. Heavy seas were running and the indications were that we were in for a rough trip across the Gulf of Alaska. About S::30 pm. we were near the Roosevelt and the Starr
 There was a heavy gale blow ing off the Copper River flats and the Roosevelt with her signals of distress in evidence was certain ly wallowing in the heavy seas. She was taking all that was con- ing to her, and it looked as if we were powerless to render her any assistance. Some distance away was the Starr. seemingly as help less as the tug. It was bad situ- ation, even though we learned later that the Starr was slowly working lta way toward shallow CT water where il could anchor
 Attu Tackles Job
 We kept near the Roosevelt and finally, as if from the depths of the ocean, the halibut boat Attn came within speaking distance of the Northwestern. l shall never forget the antics of this wonderful little boat as she battled the fury of fha eaae CaDt. Livingston Of- fered to take the crew of the Roosevelt off the disabled steam CT and the Attn left with the mes sage.
 q think she was out of sight in the seas more than half of the time. In what seemed very (Con .inued on Page Seven.)