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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-04

Dorthy Heyward (upper left) playwright persuaded her husband Duose Hayward owr left) Charleston, G. nsur agent to try writing fiction which resulted in Pogy which helped him damatze into Broadway Arthur Somers Roche gh the novelist convinced his wife (cener) the mother of children she could write and her novel Move 0v her first novel is in s fifth edition
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-04
Denies Purchases

Flat denial that the American Embassy in Mexico City ever pur- fchased Mexican documents spur ious or otherwise" was made to- day by James R. Sheffield. for mer Amerb an Ambassador to Mexico. before the Senate inves- tigating committe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-04
DOCUMENTS
 ''SPURIOUS'' Mexican Stuff Published by Hearst Not Genuine,
 Experts Say

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Hand- writing experts employed by Will liam Randolph Hearst, newspaper publisher, at the request of the special Senate committee inves- tigating Mexican documents, pro- n0unced the documents spur iolis."
 The report of the experts were made today to the Senate com mittee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-04
PEDRO LEAVES HOSPITAL

Tony Pedro. in the St. Ann's Hospital since October 9. was dis-
 charged this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-04

fContinued on Page Seven,
Evening star., 1928-12-31
SALE-HOUSES.
(Continued.l
CHRISTMAS IS GONE

But your happiness "will linger ssill,"
IT, at the beginning OF the new year
you make yourself and family Q present
OF this elegant Chevy Chase home. It
has seven rooms and an unusual tiled
tub and shower bath, oak floors, hot
water heat, oil burner, large, we'll equip
ped kitchen. Detached, brick and stucco.
Large front and small back porches.
Slate roof. Lot 4ox176. House less than
years old and located on Jocelyn ct.
Priced to sell quickly or will trade for
small, salable property
Don't fail to see this home.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
SALE OR RENT-HOUSES.

SPECIAL EVENING CLASS IN GREGG AND
Pltman shorthand. typ. ems. letter-writing.
Speihng. etc. Tuition, SIS. Glasses nights
EACH week. The Civil Service Preparatory
school, sc. cor. 18th and F II W. Met. 6337
Evening star., 1928-12-31
RENT-SHOPS.
REPAIR SHOP
$500 Sa. Ft.
Merchandise Bldg.
14th and S.
Right in the automobile section OF the city.
FIDELITY STORAGE CO.
RENT-sHoPs.
SALE OR EXCHANGE.

SPLENDID 5-R & B. BUNGALOW WITH 2
glassed porches. large attic. oak floors, fully
screened and metal weather-stripped; built
in garage; Y block from r. I. ave. worth
$1,000: for quick sale. only S6.250: very easy
terms, or will consider closed car or clear
Evening star., 1928-12-31
Investment Bldg.
JAMES y. SFIEN.
643 La. Ave. NV.
3734 18th ST N w

A delightful nome in a delightful neigh
borhocd Six rooms, semi detached brick,
garage. Open evenings $50 to 9. Main 2303.
1921 10th ST N.W.-9 ROOMS, BATH.
kitchens; elec.. hot-air heat. Rent, $50 per
month.
M. j RAINE,
ole New York Ave. NV.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
Forest HILLS.
SALE--FARMS,

FARNS-LARGE AND SMALL,
SUBURBAN HOMES.
Near Brighton. on main pike. 1870 acres.
100 tillable and 60 acres timber. Good
Broom house and necessary outhuildingS.
Fields well watered. Borders Patuxent River.
Only $4,000
Southern Maryland farm. about 25 miles
from washington, $50 acres, one-half till
able. rest timber. Good corn and tobacco
land. Large house and outbuildings. River
through property s12500.
r. d. LILLE.
Citizens Bank Bldg. Takoma Park.
Shennerd 2nq2
Evening star., 1928-12-31
RENT-BUsINESS PROPERTY.

468 Pa. ave. NV. containing over 1000 sq
# floor space. Call Owner, CHAS. o
Young, telephone Main q
Evening star., 1928-12-31
SALE-HOUSES.
lContinued.l
A HOLIDAY BARGAIN.

This splendid 7-room home a bed
west section. has hardwood floors On
the first floor. bath and extra lavatory
on the second floor. hot-water heat,
TRANSPORTATION, churches, etc, and can
be had for less than $4,000. This is a
real opportunity which should be looked
into. This property must be sold. I'm
mediate possession. See us at once.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
HAPPY NEW YEAR
ALL THE YEAR

ANA% l. IL - Il A-$~ AN
Awaits you in this elegant and con-
veniently located home in Takoma. D. c.
It Is for sale or will trade for a smaller
Salable property. This beautiful home
has rooms, hot-water heat, is weather.
stripped and screened, plenty of avn
ings; sits on nice terrace, splendid
sod and large selection of beautiful
gear garage. This home is in excellent
condition throushout and must be seen
to be appreciated.
Evening star., 1928-12-31

SHANNON & LUCHS MANAGEMENT
900 18th
'Fler rI Rriaat aa n Rooms prry Kitchen and
EeVato-Residen
ST.
RIM ete Kit. and
Un-a-d
G
Allison st.
pn. pFeS epS .s7so $751;
4
Refrigeration PHonA
o.
Rms etc Pin Aef Ks ana Bath THE NoN9u1TT
Rooms Bath and Porch
ROoms % %Kichen and Bath: Bath .:..... 5o@
Icons san ana rorcn $3.50
rpRIGpr
Room, ST
NJ
Rooms
SHANNON G. LUCHS, INC,
1435 ST. NV. Main 2345
Evening star., 1928-12-31
Beautiful New Brick Home.

apts., store with large display window,
Scar garage, ami: all rented: will sell on
easy terms or exchange for residence proper
ty. ll20 9th st. w. Ant 1 Owner 21s
Evening star., 1928-12-31
sALE-HOUsES.

POTOMAC HEIGHTS BARGAIN - NEARLY
new. detached: rooms, bath, ami. lava
tory oak floors; large corner lot. Reduced
from $8,T $50 to $6,500 OWNER, Clev. 2587. 81
BROOKLAND BUNGALOW CONTAINING
large, bright rooms, bath. pantry, hardwood
floors, h.-w; h.; electricity and gas; very
large lot, shade trees, s6,500; easy terms.
Call Columbia 8l2S; evenings Potomac
Evening star., 1928-12-31
SD 500 I. .FSS

Than it originally sold for Now priced at
$3S000. Contains 8 front apartments of 3
and rooms and bath recently built brick
Evening star., 1928-06-03
Furniture for Sun Rooms
Summer POrches and Gardens

THE Summer Furnlture Sec
1 ton presents an inspiring
collection of the most express
sive and decorative furniture
for Summer homes - from
gliding hammocks in colors
bright as a blossom to inviting
stick willow suites in which
one may recline on d city porch
and dream of Summer seas.
Evening star., 1928-06-03
3-Piece Fiber Suite
$3.50
$3.50

A settee, two chairs and table in brown, deco
rated in tan and red. Two round pillows in harmonIz-
ing colors are included with the settee. The spring
base and loose cushions add greatly to the comfort of
this suite.
Evening star., 1928-06-03
4-Piece Fiber Suite
$3.50

A handsome suite for your sun room Settee two
chairs and table in ivory decorated in orange and
black The settee and chairs have loose cushions on
spring base. Two pillows included.
Evening star., 1928-06-03
Couch Hammocks and Divans

Couch Hammocks in black and yellow
flower pot design, complete with stand, Sol.
Gliders in sunfast materials, gayly colored, $43
and S47. Flote Divans, SIS.
Evening star., 1928-06-03

Due to contemplated changes in the Rug Section
and the necessity for reducing present stock to
make for merchandise, ,ce hare priced for
clearance EVERY RUG, large or small, in the
\ Oriental Rug Salon
Evening star., 1928-06-03
3-Piece Stick Willow
Suite, S325

summer Furniture SECTION. Third Floor.
Evening star., 1928-06-03

Mesheds, famed for their wonder
full borders; silky Lilehans, beauti
fully designed and colored; sturdy
Gorevans, suitable for any room
semi-antiques which embrace such
old weaves as Sereband, Shiraz
Fereghan, Karabaugh, Bijar and Daghes
tan. There are scatter sizes includin.
Hamadans, Mosuls, Beluchistans, Heriz
Saruks and Lilehans.
Evening star., 1928-06-03

suggest an early selection while the stock is cor
For those ho purchases dereed i'm.
medintey mH gladly rugs
mhch be selected in the a telephone future
i date icH deiuer them o home
AU Sales Final-No Exchanges or Credits
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-07
IN OURVALLEY

CONTINUED from page one)
home would be opened TO public in
spection was made through The Her
aid in one edition-Sunday morning.
Yet something like $500 persons
went through the home in the one
day.
They came from everywhere in the
Valley.
The point is, IL indicates a won
derful interest throughout the Valley
in new homes, in home making, in
home furnishing.
Every person who doesn't own a
home, aspires to own one.
They are merely awaiting the day
when their circumstances will per-
nit their carrying out their ambi-
ton.
Therefore their interest.
POLITICS off to a flying start in
Texas.
Precinct conventions held Satur-
day throughout the state.
County conventions will be held
Tuesday.
Interest seems keen, particularly
because Of the national situation.
Indicates large attendance at the
county gatherings.
Such a year as this, politically
speaking. ZONES once in four.
Make il a good political year. Be
sure to vote at the proper time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-07
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. z. X. Breen OF
Hacienda San Juan. Mexico, are
spending a few days in Brownsville
visiting friends and on business.
They are accompanied by "A. O..
Brinker Of New York City.
Some people noticed here for fed
eral court are G. A. Guerra. sheriff,
and his brother. J. y. Guerra, Of Rio
Grande City. Rane l.. Nela OF Mis-
sion. Frank G.. Crow Of McAllen.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Austin have
left left Brownsville for their future
home in Louisiana. Mr.. Austin was
employed here at 0lson's furniture
store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. r. Hampton have
moved to San Antonio 10 live. Mr..
Hampton was connected with the
local Woolworth store but has been
promoted to the one in the city
where they have moved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl r. Ernsberger.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Mcfarland. Mr..
and Mrs. Jess Reagan, all of Okla
homa City. Okla, are touring this
section and are stopping ut a local
hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. n. Johnson and
Mr.. and Mrs. W. x. Love. all OF Tul-
"a. are sight seeing here.
E.. n. Wright and X. s. Schildt OF
McL-llne are here on business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-07
FEELING HIGH
IN SHOOTING
Elk Official killed
AS He Runs After
Guards Halt

BUFFALO, N. ", May 7-CP-Feel-
ing in western New York a high
today against two coast guardsmen
held on a charge Of shooting j. ID.
Hanson, secretary of Niagara Falls
lodge Of Elks. Hanson was Niagara
Falls hospital in a serious condition.
One bullet entered his head and de-
stroyed his right eye.
Glenn Jennings and Chris Dew. ac-
cused of the shooting. were confined
to quarters at Fort Niagara.
They had been detailed TO watch
for rum runners along the highways.
Hanson was returning to the Falls
after taking a party Of friends to
Lewiston from the silver jubilee cele-
bration of the North Tonawanda lodge
OF Elks. The coast guardsmen. clad
in o~veralls and sheepskin jackets,
.suspecting he was a rum runner.
commanded him TO stop.
Hanson apparently thought they
we're highwaymen. He tried to speed
away, the guardsmen fired several
shots. One went through the wind
shield and entered the drivers right
temple. The car ran into a rocky
bank and stopped.
James Franklin, exalted ruler of
Niagara Falls Elks. swore out a war
rant charging Jennings and Dew with
assault. State troopers went to Fort
Niagara 10 make the arrests, but Cap
tain Beck refused 70 give up the
men. He said they would be detained
In quarters until the federal attor-
ney at Buffalo had time to look into
the matter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-07
new STOCKS
ARE FAVORED
Closing Strong; Sales
About 100000
Share Mark

NEW YORK, May 7.-tF)-A wild
outburst Of bullish enthusiasm char
acterized the opening OF today's
stock market. Radio opened with a
block of 10000 shares at 1871, or
7 ga points above Fridays close.
American Can opened with a block
of $4,000 shares at 92, up 3-4 and a
new high, and the first sale of yell
low Cab was a block Of 10000 shares
at 80, up /. Curtiss Aeroplane jump
ed 8 points to a new peak at III IL.
on the first sale and initial gains If
n point or two were recorded by AL
lied Chemical. General Electric and
New York Central. Brooklyn-Man-
haitian Transit opened / SIS points
lower.
There was nothing in the week
end news TO explain the sharp rise
in prices.
General Motors opened 5 Ia points
higher at 2l0, a high record. Amer
lean Bank Note ran up nearly 6
points to a new top at 1874 and Du-
pont and Southern Diaries each adj
vanced 4. points to new peak prices
at 500 and 55, respectively. Early
SANS " = - " ~ pOAHIs were re-
corded by Wright Aeroplane. Murray
Corporation, Pittsburgh & West
Virginia. American Tobacco A, Gen.
eral Electric. National Tea and L. S.
Cast Iron Pipe.
F%reeport TeTxas was a weak spot.
breaking nearly 10 points to ~ is
on publication Of n poor first quar-
terly report.
Foreign exchanges opened steady
with sterling cables quoted around
Sass 1-2.
The closing was strong. New
favorites doomed up in late dealings
including the American Tobacco, In
ternational Combustion Engineering.
Purity Baking and Vanadium Steel
shares. in which advances ran from 4
to Z points. The ~airplane stocks took
a new flight into higher territory and
there was further accumulation Of
blue chips" Dupont selling above
400. Total sales Appropriated $780,
900 shares.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-07
POSSE SEEKS
2 MORE MEN
IN KENTUCKY
After Two Who Es-
capped When Seven
Arrested For Family
Burning, Shooting

SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY, May L.
R)-A federal posse continued to
search the hills of Bullitt county to-
day for two men who escaped under
fire Yesterday when seven others
we're arrested in connection with the
Staying Of Mrs. Kate Browning, SO.
shot down as she fled with five
members of her family from her
burning home L midnight Friday.
Prohibition agents invaded the
county after local officials had in
dicated that investigation Of the
burning and Staying would be de-
layed for several days. Their nine
warrants charging conspiracy to in
timidate a federal witness were
based on reports that the family was
attacked because n member had
supplied information about moon
sinners to the raiding squad at
Louisville.
Meantime, the five members OF
the family, wounded when they
dashed barefooted and scantily clad
from the blazing home. were believ-
cd hiding in the woods nearby with
no prospects Of shelter. Cared for
at the Jail in Bardstown Saturday
night, they received shoes and stock
ings and other clothing as gifts from
citizens there.
The arrested men are Magistrate
John Bolton. so; Frank Kinder. Wal
ter Crenshaw, Elmer Crenshaw,
Frank Hodge, James Harris and
Clarence Crenshaw. father of Wal
ter and Elmer. Those sought BY
the posse. Arthur and Sylvia Hodge.
dropped several bottles of whiskey
as they fled. agents reported. All
live in the Bloomington section in
the hills ten miles from here, where
the killing occurred. They refused
to talk.
Mrs. Browning's slayers are al
legged to have barricaded the door of
her one-room cabin, set fire to il In
many places and awaited the flight
Of the family from abush. Ben
Browning, one Of the wounded, said
he vas forced TO break the door with
an axe when flames and molten tar
broke through the roof, making the
cabin "like the inside OF a stove
He had been awakened a few min
utes before, apparently by persons
who wished to make sure the family
was inside before firing the cabin.
The other wounded refugees,
Peachie and Angie Browning. Mrs.
Amanda Jones and Mrs. Lou Brown
ing. sister of the slain oman sup
ported Ben's story.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-07
Smith FIGHT
CONTINUED from page one.)

CONTINUED from page one.)
favor Of Garner, and that the con-
v~ention should 20 on record.
Cameron county republicans Will
hold their convention nc the Browns
willie Chamber of Commerce, the con.
vention to be called TO order by
Jesse bennett. county chairman. nc
3 D. m. Republicans from all parts
OF the county are expected 10 at
tend. and the convention will have
SO accredited delegates. Results Of
the precinct convention indicate that
the four delegates TO the state con-
venion will be instructed 90 vote for
a Hoover delegation to Kansas City.
So far az can be ascertained, Cam
eron county republicans are practi-
cally unanimous In their support Of
Hoover.
Santa Rosa was the only precinct
reported which did not select dele
gates to the county democratic 0 n
vention. "A number Of democrats
assembled for the convention but re-
fused to sign the required pledge and
adjourned without naming delegates.
The following additional reports
on precinct conventions were re-
ceived by II. Y. Yates. secretary %
the county executive committee. Mon
day morning.
Precinct 10-La Feria: A. s. Wig
gam, chairman; uninstructed; pass
ed dry re~soluticns; delegates. B. III.
Dunlap, J. S. Wiggam, Charles W.
Kyle, Q. III. Ritter, NJ. L. Ashworth.
j. r. Scott.
Precinct 15-San Benito, j. r. May
field, chairman; uninstructed; dele
gates. Il. r. Welch, T. l.. C~astan, j..
A. Welch, II. L. McSpadden, G. =.
Lovett.
Precinct s-Los Indios; w. II.
Crockett. chairman; u~ninstructed:
delegates, B. E. Crockett, c. Z. Tur-
vey. A. w. Candit. r. o. Barron.
Precinct 32-Dishman; uninstruct-
ed; delegates. J. II. Dishman, B. S.
Reed, r. r. King. j.. III. Nations.
Precinc. 4-Rangerville; j. "A. Al
derdice. chairman; u~ninstructed;
delegates. J. A. A~lderdice, G.. W.
Doss, X. s. Peters, Otis Kaigler.
Precinct 12-Harlingen; 4. w.
Anglin, chairman; pass dry resolu-
ton; uninstructed; delegates, N. S
Liddell. j. Il. Baughn. a. w. Gun.
n%ingham, Aaron Cunningham, Mrs.
Esther Cunningham. Lee ID. Ewing,
+. VI. Anglin, Grover Reid, w. N.
Lanning, b. r. Barton, Neil Madely,
Claud Atkins.
Precinct No. 27-San Benitot A.
/. Montgomery, chairman; unin-
Structed; delegates, Charles C..
Bowie, j. Scott Brown, Mrs. J.. Scott
Brown, +. S. Robertson, A. j.. Hood,
Louis Bartlett, Mrs. Myrtos Robert
son. G. vi. Sullivan, Clay Devine,
August Erhardt, "A. Il. Montgomery,
G. n. Cash, III. ID. Bartsch, G. ",
HolIeman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-07
threatening Dam
May Be Saved AS
Water Goes Out

TABLE ROCK COVE. S. G., MAY Z.
-CR-Hopes of preventing the Ia
bic Rock Dam from pouring its s.,
600. OOO, 600 gallons Of water into
Saluda river valley mounted today
as the earthen structure held while,
through a leak at its base and a sec
ond opening made by engineers,
pressure was gradually relieved.
The farm population Of the valley
had moved out of danger and much
Of the household furnishings and
livestock had been taken to high
ground.
Flood gates of the power dam at
Piedmont below Table Rock were
opened last night. releasing waters
there and forcing suspension Of the
Piedmont Manufacturing company,
a textile mill, as the power plant
shut down. Families in 25 houses In
the lower sections of Piedmont were
ordered to evacuate, but it was be-
lieved that no other part Of the
little city would be in danger il
Table Rock dam COLLAPSED.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-07
KNIFE WOUND
MAY Be FATAL
La Feria Man Serious
ly Hurt Early Sum
day; One Held

LA FERIA, May 7.-one mar
may die and another 10 in Jail facing
charges of assault with intent to
kill as a result Of an early morning
cutting affray here Sunday.
Hine Rodriguez is confined TO his
home with a deep stab wound in the
back, from which physicians say he
may recover, and Lupe S~errbantes In
to undergo an examining trial Mon
day afternoon on the assault charge.
The affair happened about . a. M,
according 10 Joe Dewey, justices NJ
the peace here before whom the ex-
aiming trial Is 70 be held. No mo-
tive was advanced for The cutting BIZ
officers who made the arrest. beyond
A statement that zone OF the men
was drunk" Both live In La Feria.
Bascom Cox. of Brownsville assist
ant county attorney = to come here
Monday and represent the state st
the preliminary hearing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-07
Mistake Made In
Negro Raid Story

The saloon in which a man was
shot down in the negro raid here
did not belong to her father, Mrs.
Harry J. Wallis said today.
The Herald Sunday published a
story Of the raid written by a local
school girl in which this statement
was made.
Mrs. Wallace. who was Miss Mar
garet Effie Tilgham, daughter OF
Chas. Frisby Tilgham, says her faith
err did not own a building on Eliza
beth street at the time Of the raid
and that had he done so IL would
not have been occupied by a saloon.
The Herald gladly makes this cor
rectinn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-07
{. TEX. C.OFC.
Meet OPENS
10000 Delegates Are
In Greenville And
More Expected

GREENVILLE, Tex, May 7.-(P-
The greatest crowd IN the history OF
Greenville gathered today for the
formal opening Of the East Texas
Chamber Of Commerce convention.
Registration figures showed that
more than 10000 visitors were here
and officials predicted that the at
tendance would be swelled to at
least $4,000 before the parade tomor-
row which will end the festivities.
The city was in gala attire and
all business was at q s~tandstill while
the citizens went about welcoming
visitors. Delegations from Dallas.
Port Arthur. Bryan and Shreveport
paraded the streets while Bryan and
Port Arthur made strong bids for
the next convention.
The convention was opened by
President R. NJ. Kelly OF the East
Texas chamber who pointed out
notable achievements Of the cham
Der during the last year.
East Texas as a whole has caught
the vision of leaders as evidenced BY
the astonishinRly strong financial
support accorded the organization in
all parts Of its territory" Mr.. Kelly
said. Il am happy to report that
the financial affairs o. the organiza-
tion are in fine condition.
In the annual report that was
submitted last year at Tyler, 10 was
said that only % counties were af-
filiated with the organization. To-
day the entire 81 counties invited by
the original organization committee
have shown their belief and faith in
their section and its regional cham
Der Of nj by giving whole
hearted support.
"A new spirit Is sweeping East
Texas-this section is undergoing
perhaps the most revolutionary
change in its history. This change
Is Noticeable in a score of physical
manifestations. There is hardly a
community in East Texas without a
building program; there is hardly a
community that has not Joined the
ranks OF development and progress
by organizing a local chamber Of
commence
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-07
Paulding
In Sub Disaster

WASHINGTON, May 7.-(P)-Lieu-
tenant Commander j. S. Baylis. the
skipper, and all others on board the
coast guard destroyer P~aulding when
she crashed into and sunk the sub
marine So off Provincetown. Mass.
last December II, have been exone
ated Of all blame in connection with
the disaster in a report by a coast
guard board Of inquiry.
The report, made public last night
with the approval of Secretary Mel
Ion. disagrees with the original de-
cision of a naval investigating board
attaching SERIOUS blame" to the
Paulding commander for alleged
failure to sight the submarine in
time to prevent the collision. Sec
rotary Wilbur, however. had refer
red this phase Of the inquiry to the
treasury, which has supervision over
the coast guard, for its attention.