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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14
Today's Radio Features

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VALLEY RADIO
KWWG-vaIey Radio Station
Brownsville
(l0s0 kc-277s meters)
9:s0I2 noon-Varied musical program.
: 12-Weathsr forecast.
1900 s.0o-Associated Press dispatches and Valley news from The
Brownsville Herald. Stat ions request program inter-
spersed.
7:sos:so-Twelnh Cavalry Band concert at Fort Brown BY remote
S:S0-Missouri Pacific program and studio NUMBERS.
GRGT-Harnngen Music Co.
HarIingen
(27O kc-2361 meters)
7.00s:00-Dick and the Edinburg Review.
9:00-11 :0O-Specals.
1880 p. m-Weather forecast.
4:00-6:00-Baseball results and radio dealers program.
6:00-6:a5-Assccfated Press dispatches and Valley news from The
Brownsville Herald.
6:45E9:0O-Specials.
Observation-Disclosures Chamber Of Commerce.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14
Band Concert AT
TT. Brown Friday

A concert will be given BY the
Twelfth Cavalry band Friday even
ing, 1880 70 $3.50. at the Fort Brown
bandstand. This il part Of a regular
summer series being given each
Tuesday and Friday.
Ample parking space is available
about the bandstand.
The concert will be broadcast over
radiophOne kWWG BY remote con
troll.
The band is directed by CT. wad-
dington.
The program.
4. March. The Vanguard. Heed.
p Selection, The Red Milln Her
bert.
3. Mexican Waltz, "Sucno de Ma
ria" Fctras.
Z. Ballet Egyptian, Luigini.
3. Funeral March Of a Narionefte
Gounod.
9. March, ~The Dazzler." Heed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14
Arrest
Liquor Violator

One mar was arrested and ~ pints
az mescal were confiscated by :
toms officers working in the La Pa
Iona section, approximately ~ miles
from Brownsville. Friday.
The liquor was found in a sack
which had been thrown under some
brush as the officers approached to
inspect a suspicious character who
was seen walking along the road.
Customs Officers Frank Smith and
Will Cotulla made the arrest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14
smith READY
FOR TRIP into
west SUNDAY
Dem Chief Has Long
Farley With State
Leaders In Effort to
Hold Control
By HAROLD ID. OLIVER
Associated Press Staff Writer

ALBANY, Sept. 14.-tR-Governor
Smith today approached the last week
end before his departure for the west
confident that his lieutenants will
take care OF the political fences at
hcmo until he returns a little more
than two weeks hence for the state
nominating convention at Rochester.
DESTROYS rot only of victory for
himself in November, but also that
his party remain in control Of ad-
ministration Of New York state af-
fairs. the democratic presidential
nominee gave a parting word Of ad-
vice to "a state leaders at a long con-
ference az the executive mansion last
night. sending them away in a fight
ing mood for a conference nc Utica
TODAY 10 map out organization plans.
Smith Silent
One agreement was reached. but II
had 70 do with election Of judges. II
was decided 70 propose to the republi-
cans. said NJ. William Bray. new
chairman Of the democratic state COM
mittee, that the judiciary be taken
out Of politics by agreeing %non-part-
isan nominations. William III. KEEL
ley OF Syracuse was appointed to get
in touch with republican state lead
ers In an effort to work out such
an agreement
Meanwhile, Governor Smith IS not
expected 70 say anything about state
candidates until he goes to Rochester
Oct. ! for the convention on his way
back to Albany from his first speak
ing tour as a presidential candidate.
Plans for his two weeks trip, which
gets under way Sunday. will receive
the governors chief attention from
IN.
No Open Air Talks
He has let 1t be known that he will
not deviate from his original SEIZED
ule calling for six speeches in as
many states, despite appeals from.
democratic leaders III the territory
through which he will pass that he
make brief talks nc various way sta
tions.
He believes that the speeches made
in the open air from the rear Of a
train are injurious 70 the voice and
he wishes TO conserve all of this en-.
ergy he possibly can for the night
addresses his managers are mapping
out for him. lie intends 10 appear
IN tho rear Of his special train IN
order that crowds along the way
may see him, but he will confinc
himself 70 shaking hands and ex-
changing greetings with well-wishcrs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14
WEATHER

The disturbance over Nebraska
yesterday morning was central over
northern Minnesota this morning,
followed BY moderately hi-h baro-
metric pressure from the Plateau
and central Rocky mountain regions.
Scattered showers occurred ,v;+b;r
the last 70 hours in the south-crn-
tras states. and more general rains
IN the upper Mississippi Valley.
Temperatures continued u~nseason-
ably high IN the southern and east
ern states. followed by much cooler
weather from the immediate North
west.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14

KEEL, Germany.-The brakes seem
To be excellent navigators. There
Was Sir Francis. for instance. Now
comes one Drake all BY himself ali
the way from Seattle In q little
schooner. He's going home the
same way.
NEW YORK.-Senor Guillermo
FEELS, engineer of the Buenos Ayres
subway, Is convinced that women
would rather be admired than be
comfortable. They tried cars for
women only in the rush hours, tried
them on each end Of trains and in
the middle. There were many VA
cant seats in them while the ether
cars were jammed.
CAIRO.--The Prince Of Wales de-
sired that excessive formality be
avoided when he and his brother,
the Duke of Gloucester, were enter.
tanned by ESQ men at a dinner al
the Hexira club. Therefore every
body wore a dinner jacket and q
black tie.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14
To Bury Harlingen
Resident Saturday

HARLINGEN, Sept. 14.-Funeral
services for Thomas Mahon, rs, who
died at the Valley Baptist hospital
nc 1880 D.. m. Thursday. will be held
from the Thompson Mortuary chapel
ut 10 o'clock Saturday morning.
Mahon was q tin smith and had
lived in this city for several years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14

Miss Ann Seaman. who has been
prominently identified with high
school activities here in the past. left
Saturday for Austin 20 enter the Tn
iversity Of Texas. She played the
leading feminine role in the senior
class play last year She Is the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Sean
Ian. Mr.. Seaman is the district
clerk Of Cameron county and was re-
nominated Il the office on the demo-
sEatic ticket.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14
GIRL TO WED FOR $4,000

BRIGHTON, Eng--Miss Clarice
Hardcastle announced her willing
ness 10 marry any man who would
provide $4,000 for medical attention
for her mother and received several
offers.
Evening star., 1928-11-15
A Pavement of Coffin Lids.

Attention has been recently called
to the strange fancy of rich Berlin
tradesman who had the walks of the
garden that was attached to his coun-
try villa laid down with number of
coffin lids, which he had been at con-
siderable time and expense to collect.
They were of all ages and conditions,
from the wooden covering for the peas
ant to the most elaborate metal-work
designed for noble or prince. On his
death his son replaced them with ordi-
nary gravel and subsequently presented
the most valuable to local museum.
Evening star., 1928-11-15
IOWA TORNADOES
CAUSE ONE DEATH
Six Persons Are Injured and
Heavy Property Damage
Caused by Storms.
Ry the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
VINTON, Iowa, November 15.-Tor-
nadoes struck in three separate loca1-
ties of northeastern Iowa late yesterday,
causing at least one death, injuries TO
six and property damage that will run
into many thousands Of dollars.
One twister swooped down about f1ve
miles south of Vinton, cutting a path
40 rods wide for IL miles, then bound
ing, to drop on the Silver Creek farm
ing community, 20 miles northeast.
Another tornado struck at Chester, 80
miles northwest of Silver Creek.
Woman Killed In Barn.
The twister in its last drive at Silver
Creek caused the death of Mrs. Alpha
Hawkinson, 80, when 1t crushed the
barn in which she was milking. That
was the only casualty reported there,
but two farmsteads were completely de-
molished and about score OF others
damaged, much live stock was killed
and trees and telephone poles were laid
fiat. Damage in that vicinity was esti-
mated at $4,000 or more.
On it's earlier visit the twister caused
injuries to at least four persons and
wrecked 10 farmsteads, in addition to
damaging many others. Near the start
OF its course south OF mere IL Curneo
toward the william Herman home.
causing severe cuts to Mrs. Herman and
her two children. They had taken ref
uge in the cellar, but when fire broke
out they were driven from their haven.
Working in nearby field, Mr.. Herman
escaped injury.
Next the tornado destroyed the house
and barns on the John Fry farm, wfDfe
one man was injured.
Property Loss Is Heavy.
From that point on to the end Of the
eleven-mile stretch. eight more farm
layouts were reported leveled, and
many more damaged. with much loss Of
live stock Damage In this ravaged
strip may exceed $150,000.
Chester, Iowa, just below the Mime
sofa line and 40 miles from Austin,
Mimi, which was visited by a death
dealing twister August 10, was the only
town reported hit. The second funnel
cloud paid its visit to this community
of $50 residents, injured two and dam
aged the Methodist parsonage, cream
cry building and residence.
Evening star., 1928-11-15
CALL LUNCHEON COUNCIL.
Bible Readers League to Meet
November 81.

A luncheon council Of the District Of
Columbia Branch of the Community
Bible Readers League will be held at
the Mems City Club November 81 for
the purpose Of arranging for the distri-
button Of 100000 copies Of the Book Of
Proverbs in the District.
This distribution is in connection
with the activities of the North Amer
lean committee for the distribution OF
100000 copies of the book in the
United States and Canada.
The District Community Bible Read
ers' League has opened headquarters at
Suite COL, 1113 Vermont avenue. Those
who expect to attend the luncheon are
requested to notify Mrs. Frances
Howlett-Eright at the headquarters
before Tuesday.
Evening star., 1928-11-15
S2,233 ADDED TO FUND
| NEEDED FOR "Y" BUDGET
Total Of $6,517 Is Reported in
Campaign to Raise
S32. 500.

Volunteer team workers in the
financial canvass of the Young Mems
Christian Association for $32,500, needed
to balance this years budget, yesterday
at luncheon meeting at the City
Club reported additional contributions
amounting to $2.233. bringing the gift
fund up to $6,517. The appeal Is to be
continued through next Tuesday.
The team captained by John Hardell
was leading yesterday, having reported
a total of $870 in contributions; while
the team of L. NJ. Belts was second
with 1894, and w. P. Houghton, third
with S638.
Evening star., 1928-11-15

lister of lands; o. j. Hawken, minister
of agriculture, and ]. F. Ralleston, at
torney general.
The new United party, founded few
weeks ago under the leadership OF Sir
Joseph Ward, former premier, appar.
emily obtained the same number OF
seats as the government, 27. Returns
indicated that the Labor party, which
held 13 seats IN the former House, would
have 20 In the new one and that there
one in the next National Legislature.
Evening star., 1928-11-15

Gifts were announced by captains
yesterday as follows: Mr.. Belts, $125:
z. D. Blackstone, $3.50; Charles F
Crane, $211; A. w. Defenderfer. $240;
DR.. E. NJ Ellison, $119; T. j. Frailey,
$100; w. G. Hanson, $185; Mr.. Hardell,
$325; Mr. Houghton, $73; w. E.
Shouts, SIS: and the executive COM
mittee, headed by Huston Thompson,
president of the "Y," $3.50.
Evening star., 1928-11-15

other officers named were Joseph
Bancroft of Wilmington, Del, second
vice president; Martin w. Ottershagen,
Chicago, third vice president; Tiley S.
McChesney, New Orleans, secretary,
and F. c. Marion of Seattle, Wash,
treasurer.
Evening star., 1928-11-15
Aid Pledged for FLYER.

PANAMA, November Is R.-The
government has granted a request that
Capt. Ira c. Eaker, a member of the
1925 good will flying squadron of the
United States Army, be given all the
help that he needs when he flies here
from Brownsville, Tex. The date of the
flight has not been set,
Evening star., 1928-11-15
PORT AUTHORITIES
ELECT QUEBEC MAN
Canadian City Chosen as Meeting
Place for Annual Conven-
tion in 1929.
BY the Associated Press.

HOUSTON. Tex, November Is. -
Quebec was doubly honored at the clos
ing session of the American Association
of Port Authorities convention here yes
terday.
The Canadian city was chosen as the
meeting place for the 1929 convention
and Brig. Gen. T. L. Temblay Of Que
bee was elevated from the first vice
presidency to the presidency of the as
ISOLATION.
Evening star., 1928-11-15
DRY ISSUE LOSES
IN NEW ZEALAND
Prohibition Beaten by 100,-
600 Votes in Referendum.
Government Forces Reduced.

BY the Associated Press
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Novem-
Der 15.-Prohibition has been defeated
by a majority Of about 100000 in a
referendum held in connection with
the triennial parliamentary election.
Evening star., 1928-11-15

The question put to the voters was
whether they favored continuance of
prohibition or whether a licensing Sys-
tenn should be adopted. The majority
favored a licensing system.
In the last triennial election, In Mo-
vember, 1925, prohibition received 3l9,-
450 votes, national continuance of q
limited licensing system 299, ,484 and
state purchase and control 56,04S. In
1914 prohibition was defeated by a
large majority and was defeated again
in a referendum in 1919 after re-
count of the soldiers votes overcame
an earlier lead held by the prohioi-
tinniStS
Evening star., 1928-11-15
Government Forces Lose.

Government forces under j. G. Coates
prime minister, suffered severe set
back IN the parliamentary election.
The government held SIS out OF 30 seats
in the last House Returns TO-DAY lndl.
Gated this had been cut to n. several
members of the cabinet apparently
failed of reelection, early returns indt-
eating the defeat of A. D. Mcleod, min
Evening star., 1928-11-15
F0KKER TO SPEAK.
Aeronautical Expert to Address
City Club.

Anthony Fokker, authority on aero
nautics, will speak at the City Clubs
weekly forum tomorrow, 1t was an
nounced today by H. j. Odenthal, ex-
ecutive secretary of the club.
Mr.. Fokker Is on his way to Califor-
mia to confer with officials of air ex-
press firms there
Evening star., 1928-11-15

Cinders, laid to a depth of six inches.
make satisfactory floor for private
garage after being moistened and
pounded down. The cinder floor ab-
serbs grease, oil and gasoline and Is
dustlesS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-23
Suspense Marks
Jannings Film,
The Patriot

Suspense-like that OF a great de-
tective story-marks the unfolding
az Emil Jannings' latest starring pic
turc. "The Patriot" which Ernst Lu-
bitseh directed for Paramount.
Plotting against an emperor who
boosted that every man in his king
dom was under the direct %surveil-
lance Of the police is the dangerous
and exciting work which falls 10 the
lot or Lewis Stone, who, with Flor
ence Nidor. plays opposite Jannings
in this picture.
From the opening shot, plot, coun-
ter-plot, intrigue and near discovery
keep the audience in sympathetic ter
TOR ct the Palace thcater today and
tomorrow
Lad in the court or The Gar Paul.
the First Of Russia, "The Patriot
brings a gorgeorsness Of production
Is a background for an enthrallinf
story, which has rarely been viewed
On a local screen. Despite the fact
that the audience il always conscious
az an enormous palace. great num-
bers Of soldiers, %peasantry and the
plains Of Russia. attention is never
once detracted from the handful Of
people used 70 tell an ~engrossing and
fascinating story. Emil J~annings as
Gar Paul gives a Characterization
which deserves to be placed beside
that Of his Peter the Great" "Dan-
ton" and "The Way Of All Flesh,'
portrayals which already made him
one Or the greatest rantomimists Or
al time.
As "The Patriot" Lewis Stone pre-
sents a character which is finer than
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-23
ELECTRIC STOVES FOR QUEEN

LONDON.-Quecn Mary has had
electric cooking stoves installed ~
Sandrinrhnm House, the royal home
In Norfolk. .
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-23
The Other Man
Wins When Young
Husband ROanas

"The Tragedy Of Youth" a Tif-
fany-Stahl production was the fea-
ture picture attraction which will be
shown here for the first time today
at the DIttInann theater where it will
be for two days.
The story as unfolded on the
screen tells Of the trials and tribu-
lations of q pair of youngsters, the
product Of this modern jazz Y who
were in love with love. married and
thought that they were going to
settle down TO a wonderful married
existence. Within u short tine the
bride discovered that although she
was trying to take the marriage
seriously. her husband insisted after
his return from their honeymoon. 70
still hang out with the boys II
the bowling alley leaving his young
and pieaSure-loving wife nj home. OF
course this condition couldn't last
with the handsome friend OF the
young husband in the offing. and
soon il was brought to the attention
Of the young husband that his wife
did not care whether he STAYED home
nights or not. A violent quarrel sep
arateS the youngsters but this is
soon made UP when the third man
departs on 4 trip. Word is received
that he is lost when the vessel found
ers, and the young husband goes
back 20 his erring ways. How the
couple are finally separated for good
and the young Divorce and the third
man are reunited gives a smashing
finish 10 a very we'll directed story.
In the cast are Warner Baxter
Patsy Ruth Miller, Buster Collier,
Claire Mcdowell. Harvey Clark.
Margaret Quimby. Steppin Fetchit
and Billie Bennett. The Mcgaphone
was splendidly handled BY George
Archainbaud.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-23
PIERCE BURIED
. AT HARLINCEN
Hold Last Rites For
Realtor Drowned
In Arroyo
Especial to The Herald,

HARLINGEN. Sept. 22--Funeral
services for C.. w. Pierce, local real
tor who was found drowned in the
Arroyo Colorado Friday, were held
Saturday afternoon AZ the Baptist
church here.
Rev. w. W. Lee, pastor OF the
church, was in charge Of the funeral.
Interment was made in the city GEN.
etery. with Thompson's Mortuary in
charge OF the burial
With one exception ~pallbearers
were picked from the membership Of
the Harlingen Realty board, the &C
tive pallhearers being George Critch-
field. r.. M. Dodson. c. "A. Herren,
w. II. Mitchell, J. j. Wiilingham and
NJ. r. Dobbs.
Honorary pallbearers were +. vi
Baxter, u. ID. Chambers. Sr.- DR.. j. nj.
Green, r. s. Herren. H. +. Looney,
Clayton Pritchard. II. L. 0ler, George
Nj. Rogers, w. III. Windsor and Carl
Wood.
A brother Of the deceased and his
mother came here from Port Arthur
for the funeral.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-23
CONSTRUCTION
OF HATCHERY
Being RUSHED
Milwaukee Residents
Complete Visit To
Property Dona G d
For Fish Site

Herman Woerishofer and j. C.
Steusser, both of Milwaukee and
members Of the Milwaukee Develop.
ment company, have left the Valley
for their home following d tour III
inspection Of a $50 acre tract Of land
at Olmito in which they are inter.
ested and out of which 20 acres have
been donated 70 the State Of Texas as
a fish hatchery.
The acreage was donated 10 the
state at the instance Of AL Parker,
organizer Of the Milwaukee company,
It IS said, and construction of the
hatchery has now begun.
Aside from the two members who
have just completed a tour Of inspec-
ton of the 0lmito property, the
company IL composed Of Walter
Heiden, George Fisher. Mrs. Chris
tina Kobitze. John Schlintz and Her.
bert kloehn, al residents Of Mil
waukee.
Contract for the ground work Of
the hatchery has been awarded "a
Wiley Truss, Brownsville contractor
and this work Is now well under way.
The contract calls for its completion
within p working days and at least
10 of these have already passed
Aside from the hatchery proper, q
residence for the superintendent and
storage houses are now under con
Struction and these too are to bC
completed within % days from is
suance OF contract, it is said, and the
contract for this phase Of the work
was awarded 70 j. +. Harrington Of
Olmlto at the same time as the
hatchery ground work.
Bass, white perch and crappie are
GO be bred In this hatchery and will
be distributed throughout the Valley
for the stocking Of both public and
private resacas and lakes, IL is said.
Only one requisite has been made
By the state authorities and that is
that all streams be cleaned of gars
and other fish that would eat the
young ones planted in the streams.
Numerous resacas in and around
Brownsville have already been
seined, including the Fort Brown re-
SAGA.
SEEMING the Fort Brown resaca IN or
der 10 have il clean for the planting
of the game fish which are to be
Matched in the 0lmito fishery.
This work was done under the
E4NEANAHA0A VI &NAs &A@AANH 49,
Ely, post commandant. and tons Of
fish were drawn out by the seinas,
among which were some record
breaking gars that were said 70
measure over six feet in length.
The Olmito fish hatchery is being
constructed at an approximate cost
Of $4,000. j. is said, and will be one
Of the most modern owned By the
state.
II is located on the 0lmito resaca
and has a natural setting conducive 70
the purpose for which It is intended.
Present plans for the operation of
the hatchery cali for the production
Of thousands az fish annually. the
majority Of which will be planted in
the streams Of the Rio Grande VAL
ley.
The only requisite TO secur these
fish. after private waters have been
cleaned. is that the person desiring
them furnish the transportation. The
hatchery itself will have no a Of
transportation in such cases, IL is
said.
Under the existing plans, the Oh
mito plant should begin operation
within the next few weeks upon CON-
pletion Of the project.
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ii revelation. Gary Cooper. leading
man. shares acting hOnors with ths
star.
Lilac" Tine Is hbly produced By
John Mccormick and spicndidly Oh
rected BY George Fitzmauvice. II II
a simple, realistic and charming ro-
nance with the World war as "A back
ground.
We see Miss Moore as the pathetic
little figure in the midst Of wars
alarms. She hides her tears behint
a smile as her sweetheart flies away
to almost certain death over thu
lines on the enemy. We nre en-
thralled g. the romance, grippcd by
the suspense, and thrilled BY the
dramatic scenes Of this great love
story m IL unf0lds before us.
But always the artistry of the star
dominates. Not even the marvellous
M OF aerial fighting. the best
ever made for the screen. can over
shadow the subtle, heart-tirobbing
Characterization Of Jeann.ne at the
hands or Miss Moore.
Gary Cooper, remembered for his
fine work in "Beau Sahreur" and
The Legion Of the Condemned
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-23
FATAL FAREWELL

ST. LOUIS. Mo.-Shaking hands
with a brother leaving for Europe,
James Seaborne dropped dead