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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-14

sand which gave evidences Of having
recently figured in a wreck. The car
also bore an Arkansas license.
I'VE had to wake them up" Arm
strong said, "and the first thing
Walsh husband Of the woman being
heidi said was that they had had no
accident. Mrs. Walsh then called
from the room that she wanted 10
tell all about it, and when she came
out she said that they had struck a
farm wagon on the highway between
Brownsville and San Benito.
"She also said that when they hit
the wagon on which three men were
riding, that she sa wone of the men
throw up his hands and fall back
but that she thought ne was playing
and she was afraid TO stop, her hus-
band being drunk in the back seat
and unable TO protect her in an
emergency.
when they had gotten dressed and
VIC had started down the steps, the
little boy said mamma, il was a hot
tamale wagon we hit No one had
referred 70 a hot tamale wagon up
until that time" he said.
"When he said that" Sadler testi-
fled, "his mother moved oSer against
him and started talking about some
thing else real fast"
Mrs. Emma Leonard, testifying for
the defense. declared that Mr.. and
Mrs. Walsh and their son had spent
the afternoon in her cafe in Mata-
moros and that Mrs. Walsh had only
ordered two small WHISTLES and that
the majority Of Il was drunk by her
husband who. she declared. was de-
cidcdlv under the influence Of liquor.
X. y. baltimore. Inspector for the
department Of agriculture, stationed
at the Gateway bridge. also testified
that he did not believe Mrs. Walsh
to be drunk when she crossed TO this
side a little before seven o'clock
Tuesday evening.
when asked If ne recognized her
IN tho court room, he declared that
nc did. having talked 10 her when she
crossed the bridge.
Both sides rested Immediately aft
er baltimore had testified.
Judge Kowalski first set bond AZ
$500 but lowered il TO $1,000 at re-
quest Of tho defense and consent Of
Assistant District Attorney Milton
West.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-14
Ask Bond
For Woman Held
In Hit, Run Case

Mrs. II. ]. Walsh Of Stuttgart, Ark,
charged with failure TO stop and
render aid" in connection with an
automobile accident at Fourteenth
and Madison streets late tuesday
afternoon in which Juan Gonzales,
tamale vendor, was run down and
fatally injured, was being held IN
Cameron county jail Friday in de-
FAULT Of 81 900 bond set by justice Of
h Peace Fred howalski following
an examining trial Thursday after
noon.
H. A. Caldwell, operator Of the
Summit Place filling station, 18th
and Lincoln streets, n George r..
larson, operator OF the Victoria
Heights filling station, l4th and Lin
coin streets, proved the star wit
nesses for the state when they took
the stand in Thursday afternoons
hearing.
In his testimony, Caldwell declared
that a Studebaker coach backed into
his filling station sometime around
seven o'clock Tuesday evening" and
the occupants asked the way to San
Denito.
When asked il he noticed anything
unusual and 70 describe the car, Calu-
we'll testified that a woman, was
driving and the car bore an Arkansas
license.
The way the car jumped when she
shot the gas 70 il the first time ii
stopped to let the little boy 20 into
the station just across the street
from mine made be think something
was wrong. When she asked the way
TO San Benito she also asked the way
TO Brownsville and | told her she was
In il now"
Caldwell was the man who first
told police that the car which he be-
lieved figured in the accident bore
an Arkansas license.
Carson, operator OF the Victoria
Heights station, testified that a
woman, driving "a big. black car
stopped in the middle Of the street
near his station about seven o'clock
Tuesday night and sent a little boy,
about IL or Is years old, in 10 ask
the way TO San Benito.
Il told them that they would have
to turn around and 20 back TO Eliza
beth street, the street just this side
OF the red light. pointing 10 the one
on the Gateway Bridge, and then turn
to the right and go as far as Weller's
htlilHk SNallon Nltfe they were 10
turn to the right again and then that
they would be on the highway.
IL asked the boy If he understood
md then suggested that he get the
lady to drive into the station so that
| could explain to her but the little
boy said he guessed he could get it
right and he went on back 10 the car.
II heard him say something TO the
lady and then | heard her say get in.
| guess we'll have to spend the night
here When the boy got in, she
shot the gas TO the car and they
started on out Fourteenth" Carson
laid.
When +. +. Sadler, Cameron county
highway traffic officer. and Lieut.. Of
Police John Armstrong were called
% the stand, they testified as 20 what
happened when they called at a hotel
IN San Benito 10 question the owners
Of an automobile they had found
parked in n vacant lot in that city
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-14
To Stage Benefit
For Tree Fund in
Matamoros House

In order to aid in the raising OF
additional funds for the Matamoros
Rotary club Christmas tree for the
children Of that city, an independent
group Of young ladies Of that city
have organized a program Of drama,
music and dancing to be given in the
Teatro de la Reforma at $3.50 o'clock
Monday evening.
Mrs. Tulsa Maria de Ma AFRO, pub
licity director. announced Friday
that the money derived from the
benefit performance would be used
by the group Of young ladies spon-
soring the show in the purchase of
fruit and toys for the Rotary tree.
"We are not going TO just put the
money in a so-called community
fund because we do not want to
lose our identity" she said. I've
prefer 70 make the purchase Of toys
and fruit ourselves and then give
them TO the tree"
A representative program is now
being prepared and this program is
designed TO appeal to young and old
alike. Mrs. Navarro stated.
There will be plenty of music and
a two act comedy TO entertain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-14
START TRIAL
RUNYON Case
Damages Sought For
Alleged Copyright
infringement

The claim that his postcard bust
ness had been affected seriously by
the publication by the Brownsville
Chamber Of Commerce Of twelve
copyrighted photographs in an adver-
Using booklet which was given free
distribution, vas made Friday morn
ing by Robert Runyon in testimony
before the federal court.
Runyon brought suit against the
city of Brownsville to recover
damages in the amount of ~$350,OOO
alleged to have been caused by pub
LEGATION of copyrighted photographs.
Two booklets were issued by the
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce,
each containing photographs by
Runyon. The complaint was filed
against the use of photographs IN
the second booklet, suqh use, the
plaintiff alleged, being unauthor-
lied.
Trial Of the case got under way
late Thursday afternoon, and the
plaintiff completed testimony short
~ before the noon recess Friday.
The case is expected TO be completed
Friday afternoon.
Runyon asserted that previous 20
the publication Of the booklet there
had been considerable demand for
the twelve copyrighted photographs
BY land companies, tourists and 9th
ers. and that subsequent to such
publication the demand fell off ma
terially. He asserted that approx
mately 20 per rent Of his business
~revolved around the twelve photo
graphs, which he considered among
his leaders.
There was very little demand for
the photographs or postcards after
the issuance Of the Brownsville
booklet" he stated. citing as a rea-
son shat the booklet was distributed
without charge.
An aggregate Of approximately
$4,000 impressions were made Of the
photographs, it was alleged. the
plaintiff contending that he is en-
titled to one dollar for each alleged
infringement of the copyright.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-14
A PROCEEDING
READY IN SINCLAIR

WASHINGTON. Dec. 14-fP-Wil-
liam J. Donovan. assistant to the
attorney general, told n senate in
vestigating committee today that
fraud proceedings have been prepar-
ed against the Sinclair Crude Oil
Purchasing company which held 4
contract for the Salt Creek royalty
oil. recently cancelled.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-14
To Set Trial Of
Irapper in Death
OF Two Brothers

PORT LAVACA. Tex, Dec. 1i.-(H1
Having recovered the bodies of
James and Will Moore from the
Guadalupe river. Calhoun county
authorities expected to set the date
today for the examining trial Of p.
F. R~obideaux. trapper, who is charg-
ed with having killed the men and
thrown their bodies in the river. The
bodies Of the brothers were found
last night a short distance from
Kenyon island where the killing oc-
Cured.
According 20 stories told the sher-
iff the killings were the aftermath
Of 2 fight which interrupted a drink
ing party.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-14
PARTS FAIL. TO COME,
TALKIES ARE

HARLINGEN, Dec. 1i.-only the
delay in the arrival of a few neces-
sary parts is preventing the inaugu-
ration of talking moving pictures at
the Arcadia theater here. il was an
nounced Friday by Jack PiekeIts,
manager here for the Dent thcaters.
1t was hoped to be possible to
open with the new program Friday,
but this is now impossible. Pick
ems declared that missing parts are
expected on every train.
Dickey's Old Reliable Eye Water
cools, heals and strengthens sore,
weak, tired eyes. All druggists Csc.
Adv. 90
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-14
PIPE NE To u1ING

LULING. Texas, Dec. 14.|tP)-
Two construction crews, working
from opposite ends Of the line. are
laying an oil pipe line 100 miles
long which will connect Luling and
Ingleeside on the gulf. The line Is
being laid by the Humble company.
Work was started yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-14

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-14

the COMMUNICATIVE chief, but his con-
troll over his fellow group commanders
is much less than that of Foch over
his American and British allies IN
France In 1918.
Striking Contrasts.
This quartet presents striking diver
sity OF character and appearance.
Chang Kai-Shek is of middle height
slender, handsome, rigid and formal IN
his carriage dressed in well tailored
uniform of olive drab, Sam Browne
belt setting off his trim figure. There
is pride in his bearing and self-con-
seriousness, even little of the theatrl-
cal. for Chang seems never to forget
for long that he is playing leading
role in a big drama. His face easily
betrays his emotions. He has more
sentiment and imagination than most
of his fellows-too much, perhaps
ever to become the strong man In
China.
Better cast for that role Is Feng Yu-
Hsiang the one-time Christian general.
He appeared for the Sun Yat-Sen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-14
MANCHUR|A ISSUE
REVIVAL FORESEEN
Japan China Controversy
Discussed by Speaker at
Institute of Politics.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
WTLLTAAFSTOWN, Mass. August Ia,
The present controversy over Man
cfuria between Japan and the Ma
tionaliSt government Of China eventually
viii mean a reopening of Sino-Japanese
relations existing since 1896, q, Bronson
Eea. publisher of the Far Eastern Re-
view of Shanghai. told round table
Eroup at the Institute of Politics today.
The Manchurian problem is simply
this" Mr. Rhea said: China insists
that the 1925 treaties are invalid be-
cause they were extracted and signed
under dureSs. The question was fully
thrashe6 out at the Washington con-
ference. where Japan refused To admit
the Chinese contention and China re-
served TO herself the right to reopen
the issue on all future appropriate oc-
caSlonS
China's Drastic Order.
on the expiration of the original
Tsaiotung lease in 1928 China officially
notified Japan 70 set out. and early this
wear she again protested against the
proposed Morgan loan TO the South
AIanohuria Railway on the ground that
the 1915 treaty was invalid. A very
clear-cut issue therefore exists.
IF the 1915 treaties are null and void
.JsDsn'S rights in Manchuria are there
fore determined by the terms Of the
Portsmouth peace treaty, If China'S
contention be conceded. then Japan in
order to safeguard her rights, will be
compelled TO 60 behind the Portsmouth
treaty and remind China of her secret
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-14
THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON AUGUST a. 1923

effort set him apart among Chinese
leaders. His shabbiness Is no indica-
ton of laxness: rather the contrary.
1t comes from his insistence on living
no better than the rank and file of his
forces. He wears their clothes, eats
their ration.
Mild, self-effacing, apparently timid,
Yen Hsi-Shan of Shansi is anything
but the typical war lord. He is under
middle height. rather dumpy and
stopped, usually dressed in loose,
baggy type of uniform. now known in
China as the Sun Yet-Sen uniform,
with long tunic, reaching almost to the
knee, and full. slack trousers
There are no insignia of rank His
manner in the presence of his fellow
generals is retiring, deprecating. His
small, white hands, with slender fin
gers, move in concilatory gestures or
are clasped in front of the breast in
the Chinese form of salutation. Here
is man patiently without sinister am
billions. one in whom confidence nat
urally is repOsed
The fourth member Is newcomer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-14

to this lofty plane, Ii Tsung-Jen, ma
tive of Kwangsi and leader of the pow
erful military clique that bears the name
of that province, home of fighting men:
Small, slight, alert. he views the world
with something like amused detach-
ment and confidence in his own des-
tiny.
He disputes with Chang Kai-Shek
the sartorial leadership of the quartet,
for his steel-blue tunic is nodded to his
frame, his Sam Browne CLEANS, his
brooches are gathered into smart,
high black boots adorned with silver
spurs. A Russian model cap rides
jauntily on his bullet head A youthful.
staggering aspect bellies his expert
ence and known capacity for leader
ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-14

memorial clad In a dirty blue cotton
uniform. wrinkled and sagging, with
muddy wrap puttees, Chinese cloth
shoes, the ensemble topped by straw
hat covered against the threatening
weather with the scum-green oiled
cloth cover that is a part of the uni
form of the second froup. His swarthy
full face was further darkened by a
heavy beard which had reached the
stage where it Is impossible to tell
whether it is the result of intention or
weeks neglect of the razor.
Dominated Group.
But for all his uncouth exterior, Feng
was the dominating figure of the group.
His tall, robust but loosely held figure
radiates the impression of latent power.
Feng is feet tall and weighs 900
pounds. His heavy features, even in
rare moments of smiling. tell of inten-
sity and seriousness. His proved ca
pacity for manual or mental work, his
powers of concentration and sustained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-14
FOUR MEN HOLDING.
RE|NS IN CHINA.
Two Others Join Chang and
Feng in Guiding Nation
aIiStS' DestinieS.

PEKING, August 13-Four men are
riding on the crest of the Nationalist
triumph, thrown up by the tide of the
revolution to become by common assent
the big four" of Chinese Nationalism.
When in conference. as they were
recently at the tomb of DR.. Sun Vat
Sen. near Peking. and are now sup
posed to be in Marking, they form the
greatest concentration of power in the
country. The sword is still q great
deal mightier in China than the pen
or any other symbol of civilian au-
thority.
Chang Kai-Shek is recognized as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-14

The rebirth of the economic life of
Russia, shattered by war and revolu-
ton, is closely connected with the large
scale engineering projects which will
supply the required conditions for the
exploitation of the country's immense
DOtential wealth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-14

alliance with Russia In 1895 which pro-
voked the RusSo-Japanese war.
1T is impossible to understand the
Japanese viewpoint unless the bearing
of this secret treaty on her position in
Manchuria is kept in mind"
Nicaraguan Conditions Outlined.
The tortuous course of Nicaraguan
politics and the activities of United
States officials In that Caribbean country
prior to 1918 were discussed by Prof,
Charles w. Hackett In painting a back
ground for the discussion of more recent
relations between the United States and
Nicaragua.
The unfortunate legacy left by Prest-
dent Zelaya, whose 16-year dictatorship
was ended by revolution in 1909: she
diSordered condition of Nicaraguan
finances. the cooperation Of the Presi-
dents of Mexico and the United States
in bringing about the convention estab-
fishing the Central American courts of
justice and the position OF the United
States Government with respect TO reyo-
buttons led by Emiliano Chamorro, Juan
j. Estrada and Adolfo Diaz were among
the topics treated by DR.. Hackett.
Senator Borah was quoted as saying
that the United States consul at Blue
fields helped select the men who were
to be at the head of the revolution of
1909" while the United States Govern
ment specifically in kilograms Endorsed
the revolution and excited the people to
overthrow their government"
Recognition Refused by u. S.
When Zelaya had been succeeded by
Don Jose Madriz, another Liberal, tha
United States refused to recognize him,
thereby becoming the first to repudiate
the principle of non-intervention set
forth in Article II Of the Central Ameri-
can general treaty Of 1907.
This refusal on the part Of the
United States DR.. Hackett said, CON
stituted the first of a long series of In
on the part of the Gov
eminent of the United States in its re-
lations with Nicaragua.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-14
Recognition Refused by u. S.

BY a new process only 20 seconds are
required to convert chips of wood, eX-
ploded by steam, into wood fiber. Here
tofore several hours of cooking" were
necessary in most of the pulpwood
processes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-09-06
NO. 27O FRANKLIN STATUE
+. D. INCOME OFF

Postal receipts at SO selected
cities showed decrease Of 1875
per cent in August as compared
wi Il August d year ago, the totals
being $27.951, 5000 and $2S, All
761,71, Postmaster General New
announced today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-09-06
Costs Him a $40 Fine
To Play Samaritan

AS he approached his home in
the 900 block l st. last night, Daniel
j. Duffy heard loud cries from a
man following him, asking that the
President, Chief Justice. and United
States Marshal. come to his assist
ance. Duffy ran to the mans as.
sistance, he said, and the man
whom he sought to aid. "whistled
in" the police, who arrested them
both for intoxication.
Judge Mcmahon. did not doubt the
statement Of Duffy in Police, Court
this morning, but he fined him $40.
The other man, Dudley Moore,
who gave no address, was still too
overcome with fear of an imaginary
enemy and other things to appear
in court. His case was continued
for 10 days while he is under treat
ment at Gallinger Hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-09-06
8 V|CT NV||zED BY
PETTY / thieves.

While Miss Ruth Tech. the 500
block Nineteenth st. ~. W. was
at work in the Navy Building yes.
terday. a thief stole her purse. II
contained 4 cigarette care. vanity
case. kappa Beta ri sorority pin,
and other articles valued at approx.
imately $40.
Policeman Henry J. Martin, Of
the Traffic Bureau, returned TO
the city from 4 vacation tour to.
day, minus his police revolver.
The revolver, . blue serge suit
and other belongings were taken
when thief removed q suitcase
from Martins car in GAINESVILLE,
Ohio. The theft occurred while the
car was parked In that city, on
Labor Day.
Al pair OF field glasses, an cleo
trio fan, kodak OF expensive type
and part OF a radio set were the
loot OF a thief who entered the
home of Alva III. Bennett, on Tay-
Ior Street in Chevy Chase, Nd
Bennett is an employe Of the Blu.
reau OF Standards.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-09-06

The preliminary report IL ex-
pected to be ready for the sppro'
priation committees early In Novem-
Der and the final report viii prob
ably be ready shortly after Congress
convenes in December.
Bureau of Efficiency officials ex.
pect the report to be the textbook
for all future discussions of fiscal
relations between the municipal and
Federal governments.
Visit Many Cities
Investigators Herbert Rapp and
". p. simmons, who have headed
the corps OF experts assigned TO the
study. have visited every city Of
any size east OF the Mississippi
River and many beyond.
In each city they have accumu-
lated a mass of data on tax sys-
TENS. financial conditions and as
sessments.
In their final report the investi'
gators will not try to tell Congress
what 10 do in regard to the fiscal
relations problem. but will definitely
answer many questions which have
heretofore been answered only by
guesses and conjectures.
They will tell Congress, for In
stance, just how close to 100 per
cent OF the full value local assess
ments are placed.
Tax Rates Compared
They will inform Congress exactly
how Washington's tax rate com
pares with the tax rates In other
cities after allowances have been
made for differences in methods.
They will point out to Congress
the danger Of continuing to neglect
permanent improvements. as has
been done In recent appropriation
bills. And they will not fail to
point out that the District deserves
better treatment than she would
otherwise rate for paying for her
improvements in cash, rather than
mourning bonded Indebtedness.
No inkling Of the nature Of the
report has yet been given out by
bureau officials. From the kind OF
study being made, however, il Is
believed that radicals on both sides
of the question will be sappointed
BIZ the findings,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-09-06
FREED ON fire
REGULATIONS

Declaring that he would not allow
D citizen to suffer because OF the
dereIiction of District building and
fire inspectors, Judge Mcmahon. in
Police Court, today dismissed a
charge OF failing to comply with
fire regulations against NJ. Bass. a
jeweIer OF the 100 block Seventh
st. n. w.
Fire Inspectors d. M. Posey and
J. r. Mooney had charged Bass with
failing TO remove an awning which
they declared obstructed the oper-
alton OF the fire escape,
Bass showed the court he had
erected the fire escape in August,
1924, when ordered TO do so by the
Building Inspector. The Building
Inspector testified that the escape
operated properly at that time End
the awning was in place when the
device was tested.
Holding that after Bass had spent
500 already TO comply with regula'
tions, and after four years an ad
ditional penalty was sought against
him, Judge Mcmahon dismissed the
case.