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New Britain herald., 1928-09-15
JONES IS ONE UP
 0N PHIL PERKINS
Bobby Leads Englishman
 at the Fourth Hole

Brae Burn Country Club, West Newton. Mass. Sept. IS (UP)-The amateur champions of Great Britain and the United States went out to. day under lowering grey skies for the international final which came as an unexpected feature to the 32nd national golf championship. Bobby Jones, in his familiar fawn colored sweater, white knickers and navy blue stockings, was out early for some practice drives surrounded by an admiring gallery of several thousand.
 T. Philip Perkins. the British title holder, stalwart Lancastershire cotton broker who looks even young CT than his 23 years. arrived late
 Tim" braved the chilly weather Tn soft white shirt. with plaid tie above his checkered kniclSDgs and grey stockings.
 l Having been drawn at the top of the bracket, the British golfer had the honor at the first tee. About 5000 spectators shivered in tn emoist morning breeze. lining the fir: fairway and massing around the
 starting tee.
 Perkins, having the honor. hook. led into a trap. but his recovery
 shot was 20 feet past the pin, well
 on the green. Bobby sliced his drive
 into the woods. and hit tree with
 his second. The ball bounded onto
 the fairway, short of the brook. Bobby half topped his chip and
 was 40 feet short of the pin. He
 picked up, conceding the hole. Perkins l up.
 The gallery got it's first thrill
 when Perkins played a beautiful
 mashie shot from a trap at the left ! of the fairway. grazing some trees and dropping the ball 20 feet from
 the pin, for certain win. /. The spectacle of mighty Jones starting out one down was divert
 ing one. especially for those 1whe
 came expecting to see him slaugh.
 ter the British champion as he did
 at Wheaton.
 BObby's face wore disguSted look as he dubbed his second sho
 and hit tree, and followed this uT
 by topping an easy chip. He man. ,aged grin, however, as he picked
 up his ball and conceded the hole | Continued on Page 13)
New Britain herald., 1928-09-15
Byrd Ship Had Hard
 Time in Hurricane

San Francisco, Sept. 15 R1A radio dispatch from the City of New York, supply ship of the Byrd ant arctic expedition, to the San Fran cisco Examiner today said the ves- sel narrowly escaped disaster in the hurricane which swept the region of the West Indies yesterday.
 The City of New York, due in Panama today. radioed that she had been barely able to keep the storm behind her but had come through unscathed.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-15
SMITH'S DRIVE NOW
 GETS UNDER WAY
Governor to Devote Full Time to
 His Campaign
LEAVES STATE THIS WEEK
VIII Go Into West for First IT'D on Presidential Campaign, Leav- ing Republican Acting as Head of New York.

Albany, N. Y.. Sept. Is R-Near- ly 2 quarter of q century of active participation in politics of his na- tive state of New York was but q panorama of bygone events for Gov. smith today as he swung into the last weekend prior to his depar- ture for the west on his first speak ing tour as a presidential candidate.
 From now until election day, No- vember 6. smith expects to devote almost his entire time to an inten- sive drive for the presidency. Only on rare occasions, between speak ing trips, will he turn to state tasks now left to others.
 Hangs Out" sign
 The democratic nominee hung the "out" sign on his office door at the state capitol yesterday and smilingly remarked that if any jobs turned up they should be turned over 10 the distinguished president pro tenn. of the senate. John Knight. senator Knight, a republican. will be acting governor" he said.
 After remaining up late last night at the executive mansion, where he and Mrs. Smith had as their guests l6 newspapermen for a showing of motion pictures depicting family scenes of recent years and of the nominee at various events before .,pd cipoa his pomi,o tion ot Hous ton, the governor set out today for the golf links for perhaps his last game in many weeks.
 Leaving here by special train to- morrow night at II o'clock, eastern standard time, Gov. smith will pass through 13 states of the middle west, far west and northern border states before returning to Roches- ter October 1 for the democratic state convention. During the two weeks, six campaign addresses will be delivered in as many cities, the first at Omaha, Neb., next Tuesday night. The others will be at Oilla- homa City. September 20: Denver, September 22; Helena, September a4; St. Paul. September 27. and Milwaukee, September 29.
 None From Train
 Gov. Smith will make no speeches from his train. but will appear on the rear platform of an observat ton car to shake hands and exchange greetings with those who turn out to wish him luck. For the first week of his schedule. 24 stops have been arranged for places between the three cities where he will make ad- dresses Only the usual operating stops will be made between here and Chicago en route to Omaha.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-15
Officer Gets Skunk;
 Changes His Clothes

Torrington, Sept. Is RSln re- sponse to an emergency call yester- day afternoon Motorcycle Officer Emil Elsensohn went hunting in the center of Torrington's business sec- ton and succeeded in bagging a good-sized skunk in the cellar of a millinery establishment. After the hunting was over the officer hasten ed home to change his clothes.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-15
PORTO RICO TRIES
 TO STOP DISEASES
Makes Vain Effort to Estimate
 Hurricanes Damage
WILL REACH MILLIONS

Governor Places Number of Home-
 less at Ten Thousand and Issues
 Call For Immediate Help to Stop
 Complete Ruin.
 San Juan, Porto Rico, Sept. Ia Lp With tens of thousands of per- sons estimated to be homeless, eff forts were under way today to avert famine and disease, which it was feared would follow in the wake of the tropical hurricane that struck on Thursday.
 While no deaths have been re- ported, the authorities thought that as soon as communication has been established with other points on the island fatalities would become known.
 The damage. Governor Horace Towner said. probably would reach into millions. He placed the home- less at tens of thousands" and de- scribed the destruction of homes and property as immense" practically all frame structures being destroyed.
 Need AiG at Once
 Immediate aid from all agencies was said to be vital by Thomas E. Benner, chancellor of the University of Porto Rico who made a survey of the area within a seven mile radius. He added:
 Fruits and vegetables will supply abundance for a few days. beyond that is famine.
 Medical supplies, food and shell ter are needed at once"
 The people in San Juan bought provisions heavily last night, fear ing that normal conditions would be restored only tardly. Most of the day or opened only to commence re- pairing damages. When the grocery stores opened at night business was conducted by lantern light.
 Frederick krug, manager of the  Porto Rico Railway Light and Pow CT company which supplies light and power to 35 different towns, said he hoped operations would be resumed within week.
 Telephone Out
 The telephone system was com- pletely demoralized with miles of wires down. The San Juan exchange was flooded and the damage great. Reports from other parts of the island continued meagre and unveri- fled. Because of the lack of power anI light no newspaper in San Juan has been able to publish since Thurs day morning. This gave rise to the spreading of many fantastic and un- verified reports.
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New Britain herald., 1928-09-15
kOpplemann Announces
 Candidacy for Congress

Hartford. Sept. IS R-Former State Senator Herman P. Kopple- mann today announced his candid acy for congressman from the first congressional district on the demo- cratic ticket and will enter a three- cornered contest at the convention on September 25 with Jesse Moore of Pennington and Ufa E. Guthrie of this city.
 Mr.. kopplemann in a statement declared that enough delegates have pledged their support to assure his nomination. a claim which the other two candidates have also made
New Britain herald., 1928-09-15
LOSES HIS HAND

Stamford. Sept. IS R,-William Brown, bank janitor who makes . sideline of photography. had his left hand blown of at the wrist last night while taking a flashlight pie ture of a store window. He was taken to Stamford hospital. The ex- plosion was heard throughout the town and attracted many people.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-15
RIVALS INVADING OTHERS DISTRICT
Hoover in East md Smith in
 West for Speeches
WHOLE COUNTRY WATCHES
State Elections Indicate Many Dry
 Democrats Remain At Home
 south Developing Hot Squabbles Over Ticket-M0re Realtgnments

!. Over Ticket-M0re Realtgnments
 Chicago, Sept. Is R,-East and west now share the spotlight of presidential politics as the two nominees make ready to quit their headquarters and carry their cam paigns to the country.
 For both Smith and Hoover, the present week has been one of pre- paration for a venture of none-too- familiar ground. Choosing to begin his real campaigning almost within hail of the sidewalks of New York, Hoover will speak Monday at New ark, and swing around the circle of other nearby New Jersey cities. On Tuesday Smith will begin a western swing with a speech at Omaha. just on the border-iine of his rivals na- tive Iowa.
 Whole Country Watches
 The whole country is certain to look on with more than ordinary in- terest as the two candidates make their bows in east and west. To a large degree, both will be stepping into unaccustomed roles. Hoover'a automobile circuit through North Jersey will give him his first oppor- tunity at catch-as-catch-can cam paigning in the populous section about the metropolis. while Smith is stumping among western voters with whom he has had no great contact.
 Quite aside from what they say, the nominees will each have his chance to show the extent of his personal resourcefulness in the broader field upon which he is en- tering.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-15
Reserved Seats for
 Dedication on Hand

Two thousand reserved seat tickets for the exercises in con- nection with the dedication of the World War memorial at Walnut Hill park next Saturday are in the possession Of Ernest w. Christ, who will be pleased to distribute them to applicants who write 10 hiln at the Stanley Works. Many requests have already been re- ceived but there are sufficient tickets on hand for all who may desire to sit in the reserved sec ton.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-15
JUSTICE TAFT IS
 NOW 7l YEARS OLD Only Living el-President Cde
 brats at Murray Bay PLAN HUGE LUF"''U0N

1N Study and Several Other Rooms Will Be Served By Genial Host in Murray Bay.
 Washington, Sept. 15 Rl-This was big day for a jolly big man up at Murray Bay, Quebec.
 It was the birthday of William Howard Taft. who has kept a cheery disposition through four years at the White House, other years in ex- acting administrative duties shifted to him by the American government and more years as chler Justice of the United States.
 He is Il years old today. Most of the American residents at Pointe Au Pic where his summer home is located, are congratulating him and the Canadians living at the settle- ment three miles away are joining in.
 Lets Down the Bars
 The observance of the birthday of this distinguished American has taken on the importance of an an- nual celebration to which the for mer president of the United States looks forward with genuine pleas- ure. On that day he can lower the bars erected by the precedent sur rounding his high office and mingle unrestrained in the society of his friends. It is like cid times at his summer home, where all are free to come and go as they please. and where Mir. Taft can meet peo- pie with his always cordial greet ing: friendly slap on the back of the men, and wholesome smile for all.
 Friends Gather The porch at his summer home is the point of greatest attraction in the village, and there his friends love to gather, to exchange reminis- cences, and share in the happiness which radiates from him, whether
 
 by one of their anecdotes, or by memories surrounding some inci- dent in his eventful life.
 The birthday always demonstrates the great affection in which the chief justice is held by his Murray Bay friends. They have had pre- pared birthday cakes in great pro. fusion. large and small, and ar. ranged to shower upon him flowers and other tokens of remembrance Members of his immediate family Mrs. Taft. his daughter Helen and her husband, his two sons Robert and Charles and their wives. and his eleven grandchildren were there to make the day memora ble
 10 ROOms-8 Baths 1 The summer home of the chief justice, described by him as better than a tent" consisting of 10 rooms and baths. having grown with the family, had been prepared for the occasion, with the porch and yard ready to take care of the overflow Arrangements had been made te serve dinner at 1:30 in the after noon to all who could be seated ir his study. Mrs. Taft's room, the liv. ing room, and the dining rooms used by the family and the children. A bountiful supply of Holsters and oth. CT table delicacies had been order. ed, and Mrs. Taft and the children had for days been preparing all de. tails essential to the success moi only of the dinner but of the en. (Continued on Page Five)
New Britain herald., 1928-09-15
Forming State Ticket

The eastern field to which Hoover goes has not been largely productive of political news during the week. In that vital section, both sides are hard at work. however, perfecting state tickets and steaming up for the crucial stretches of the cam- paign. The eastern highlight was the
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-23
The Citrus Rates

The Lower Rio Grande Valley has been given an
ether demonstration Of the lack Of application Of scieu-
tific principles in the adjustment of freight rates by
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Under he new tariffs, scheduled to 20 into effect
July 8, the rates on citrus fruit from the Lower Rio
Grande Valley have been increased approximately 20
per cent, notwithstanding the fact rate adjustments
for Southwestern territory were supposed to have been
made in conformity with the Hock-smith resolution
which provides that agricultural products Of every class
be given preferential rates.
On practically all other commodities which come
under the classification Of agricultural products the
rate has been decreased, averaging from 10 to 40 per
cent. and the saving the Valley will effect from this
reduction is expected to exceed ~$l,000yO00 per year.
But the loss that will accrue to the Valley citrus in
iustry IL the new rate on citrus is not suspended will
TO a great extent offset the benefits that will accrue
10 the vegetable industry.
The Lower Rio Grande Valley has over 10000 acres
planted to citrus fruit. Shipments next season are
expected 10 exceed 5000 acres, and in a few years the
Valley will be one Of the main citrus shipping sections
Of the United States. The industry is now in what
might be termed an embryonic form. To assure future
prosperity new markets must be created; Valley fruit
must be given a wide range, and TO do this is mani
testify impossible if discriminatory freight rates are
imposed. During the past two years the Valley has
opened hundreds OF new markets for fruit in the west
Mississippi territory and has invaded Florida territory
in the North and East. So long as the rates permit
the Valley TO compete with Florida in the latter terri
tory, Valley fruit will win its own way, but II cannot
overcome the decided advantage the new rate gives the
Florida product.
Railroads serving the Valley are fully eognizant OF
the situation, and have given the assurance they will
aid in securing adjustments that will place the Valley
on a competitive basis with Florida. They realize that
discriminatory rates would ruin the industry in this
section, and that unless the rate is reduced TO a rea-
sonable basis they will lose the immense tonnage which
otherwise would be assured in the future.
Why the Interstate Commerce Commission should
see fit to impose this increase upon the Valley fruit
industry is a conundrum that rate men make no at
tempt to answer. 1t is merely one of the frequent par
adoxes that appear in connection with nearly all efforts
to adjust rates. However. so far as the Valley citrus
fruit industry is concerned. the new rate will prove
almost a tragedy unless modification is secured either
through the Interstate Commerce Commission OF ad-
iustment By the carriers, which under the rules Of the
commission are permitted considerable latitude in ad-
justing rates on agricultural commodities IN order %
meet competition Of other sections.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-23
TEXTBOOKS FOR TEXAS
New York journal u comuo-co

New York Journal Of Commerce).
II mas been charged and not denied that the pub.
ilcity efforts Of the representatives Of public utility
companies have been directed toward the provision .,
suitable textbooks for schools and colleges. The latest
information on this point i to the effect that ove,
one-third Of the 1000 high schools in the state Of Texas
nave been supplied with power utility textbooks by the
gas and electric companies operating in that state.
This country tries to protect its public schools
against the PROSECUTING activities Of representatives Of
religious denominations. 1t attempts 10 prevent tbe
infiltration of subversive and reasonable politicaI
doctrines, and in most communities efforts are made
70 eliminate from textbooks that flavor Of special
pleading that is so inimical to independent thinkin,
and sound scholarship. l. il not, therefore, destructive
OF sound educational ideals to permit the representa-
tives Of special interests of any sort for whatever mr.
pose to supply the materials for teaching? Instruction
ousnl . De as free as 1t, humanity speaking, can be
made from all faint Of propaganda.
Public utility interests contend with iustics thai u
many instances the textbooks dealing with regulation
OF their companies contain blatant propaganda for GOV
eminent ownership and control. Where this II the case
tnere ought to be a way to correct the situation. but
y does not lie in resort to similar methods bv inter.
ested advocates Of private management and control
Fernaps the day will come when textbooks dealing with
government in its relation to public utilities ! ~
subjected to the impartial scrutiny Of committees that
adequately represent all shades of opinion. The oues-
tlon is one, however, that does not concern the npbIic
utility interests primarily.
without intending it. the latter have launched an
attack upon the educational systems Of the cour,rr
.ha' noids a grave danger for the future. The student
body may not be harmed and the community NAV n j
material way be the gamer BY the incubation Of eoo.
servative ideas about the policies to be pursued in the
regulation Of our public service corporations. The
method thus used, however. is one likely to reeoiI upor
the heads Of its advocates. In any case. it is an ex-
pertinent fraught with danger to the independence Of
our schools and universities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-23

crime deserving severe punishment. Most offenders,
if not acquitted. are given small fines and turned loose
10 again become q menace to society.
who 4. 70 blame FOR the deaths Of the men, women
and children. the victims Of the habitual speed demon
or drunken drivers? At least part Of the RESPONSE
biHty lies on the shoulders of the soft-headed jurors
that turn such criminals loose when they have COM
mitted their first offense. The peace officers and
prosecutors do their duty in haling the offenders into
court; the jurymen shirk theirs.
The reckless driver is usually confirmed in his idea
that he can get away with it-and Is usually correct
Too many Of them do, in fact, get away with It, and
they will continue to do SO until American iurymen take
eOgnizance of the seriousness of permitting reckless or
drunken drivers the freedom Of the streets and high
ways.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-23
OUR AIRPORT NEEDS
Dallas News.

With the military dissatisfaction over Love Field
every reason to have sympathy. The mass opinion or
flying folk hereabouts is that Love Field is not adapt
ed to the inexperienced. II is ideal for the trained,
skilled pilot. but offers difficulties that involve risk
to the less qualified man at the controls. In other
words, the local field is suitable for its use as an air
port, but under present crowded conditions is far from
satisfactory as a flying school or training ground, and
so unequal to the demands Of maneuver flying.
But whether that condition is sufficient j~ustifica-
ton for supplying a separate field whose principal use
would be for military flying is another question. Dial
las is not blind to the fact that certain advantages ac-
crue from a position as a military air center, as was
evidenced by the wholeheartedness with which II was
prepared to bid for location when the war department
had not definitely selected San Antonio as the place
for the West Point Of the air" Certainly an auxiliary
airport will be largely devoted to training purposes.
but every suggestion so far has included the CITY a.
an active contributor to its acquisition and develop
ment.
In the early days Of railroading the larger cities be-
come blessed with more than one railroad station. And
the larger they grew the more they regretted any sepa-
ration from the union station idea. May that not
eventually be true Of air transport? Would it not be
best to plan the Dallas airport as capable Of enlarge
ment for the future needs Of the city? And is not the
best service now the development of the airport we
need even at the expense Of enc for which there :
not immediate necessity?