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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-08
John D.Rewets Stewart Refusal
AGED SUITOR OF
8
GIRL is MLD FOR
y y y
POISONING RIVAL

MANISTIQUE. Mich. Feb S.
Rl-Joseph Smi..Rrs, 63-yef-old
farmer. is held htS Se sSa charge
Of attempt TO mut tGa rival for
the affections Of f7-year-old Ger
trude Monroe.
Arraigned yesterday, Smithers,
who said he had been engaged to
the girl for two years but that
lately she had spurned his atten-
tions, denied the charge. He was
bound over TO the next term Of
court without bond. He is accus-
ed Of sending poisoned candy to
George McCastle, 20, another ad-
mirer OF Miss Monroe.
Smithers operates a farm ad-
joining one owned by Miss Mon
roe's parents here and has resided
there for more than IS years. He
is a widower.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-08
Bonner Case Against
Express Co. Dropped

WACO, Tex, Feb. s.-(Pl-Dis-
missal Of Frank II. Bonner's 100000
damage suit against che American
Express company whic hfollowed his
indictment for the murder Of J. a.
Barnes and Barnes Young son at
Corpus Christi. killed by the ex-
plcsion Of a bomb sent him by ex-
press. was contained in court order
received here from FL Paso. The case
against Bonner was dismissed and
filing Of the suit followed.
Identification of the express mes
senger who delivered the bomb was
the principal bone Of contention be-
tween state and defense while Bon
ner was under indictment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-08
Indy NEARS
LATEST GOAL
Pan-Am Delegates to
Honor Lone Eagle
In Havana

HAVANA, Feb. S.-(P)-Lindbergh
reported passed over Camaguey at
11:15.
(Camaguey is approximately 300
miles from Havana).
PoRT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Feb. s.
R)-Across the windward passage
where the black ships Of buccaneers
flying the skull and cross bones once
preyed on commerce the route OF a
great silver craft, the Spirit of st.
Louis, lay today.
Leaving here at 6:35 q. m. on a
flight OF about $50 miles to Havana,
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh intend
ed TO fly for twenty miles along The
Haitian coast before crossing the CO.
mile stretch OF water TO Cuba.
Then the path OF the Lone Eagle
turned northward to the United
States naval base at Guantanamo and
across the island TO Havana. rhere
the republic of Cuba and representa-
tives Of twenty other nations attend
ing the Pan American congress wait
ed 70 do him honor. The govern
ments which many OF the delegates
70 the congress represent have al
ready paid official tribute 10 the
ambassador Of good will when he
touched at their capitals in his flight
TO Mexico, Central America, Colon
bia, Venezuela and the Antilles.
President Borno, General Russell.
American high commissioner, and
other officials were present at Bowen
Field and said farewell to the Lone
Eagle.
After thanking the president for
ms reception, the flyer climbed in
the Silver winged Spirit of St. Louis
and started for his last port Of call
on his good will flight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-08
Red Pirates Kill SOC
Chinese at Lingshui

HONGKONG. Feb. s.-LF)-The
American Presbyterian mission &C
Hollow. Hainan Island, was informed
today that 800 merchants and a Chi
nese missionery and his family had
been murdered BY Red pirates on the
southeast coast Of the island.
The slain Chinese Christian min
lister was a member OF the Hollow
mission and was murdered IT Nam
cheung on the coast north OF Ling
shut.
In the attack on Lingshui. 800 mer-
chants and shopkeepers were slain.
The town was looted and partly
burned Merchandise was carried
off IN large quantities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-08

Metropolitan directorate. stood
in his box and cheered as the
slender girl from the Tennessee
mountains bowed before the cur
tain. tears in her eyes, too.
Standing beside Mr.. Kahn was
Gatti- -Casazza, general manager OF
the Metropolitan, who had recog-
nized Miss Moore's ability and
signed her 70 her present contract.
HIS face red from frequent
"bravas," he turned to the audi
ence so that all could hear and
shouted GLORIOUS glorious. and
Mr.. Kahn again chined in "Only
the glorious Southland could pro-
duce such q voice"
Edward Johnson, Canadian tenor
who sang Rodolfo for Miss
Moore's Mimi, refused to take the
curtain calls with her. Grasping
her ha.ds he told her: "God bless
you, child. You have a great fu-
ture before you"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-08
Sandino Regions
Reported Quiet

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Feb. s.-lR
IComplete quiet has reigned during
the past week in the regions over
wnicn the rebel leader Augustine
Sanclno IS reported to have been
moving. Scout planes have patrolled
the district daily.
In order to stop rumors which
have been circulated regarding the
activity Of Sandino followers. espe-
cially about the town OF Jinotega.
marine headquarters has gircn out
a statement saying that not a shot
has been fired in nearly a week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-08
VALLEY GROWING
4 = 4
TEXAS PROSPERS
< 4 4
BALDWIN AYERS

ST. LOUIS, No, Feb. s.-CPJ-
The South and Southwest, especial
" Texas, is facing what gives ev-
cry promise Of being its most
successful year, L. w. Baldwin,
president OF the Missouri Pacific
lines, said here today.
"The outlook for Texas is espe-
cially good" Mr.. Baldwin said.
Thousands OF home seekers are
pouring into South Texas, buying
land that is still in the brush and
building new homes and producing
tonnage at a rate undreamed OF
four years ago. In the Lower Rio
Gran6e Valley shipments are con-
siderably greater than they were
at this time last year and the
country is by no means fully de-
veloped. Upward Of a thousand
homeseekers are visiting that Sec
tion every week"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-08
Loot Money Car
In New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. s.-(P)-
An automobile bringing $4,000 70 the
city from the St. Claude Inn, a St
Bernard parish club, was attacked
and captured as it entered the down
town district here early today by
six bandits after they had engaged
four occupants of an escort automo-
bile in a stiff gun battle, in which
many shots we're fired. No one was
injured in the firing.
IN addition to taking the money
Clarence Williams, driver of the
Continued on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-08
Shrine Blasting Is
Seen As Cause Of
Revolt In Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Feb. s.-CP-Press
dispatches today said that the up
rising in the states OF Queretaro
and Guanajuato was believed to be
IN reprisal for the recent dynamiting
Of the statue OF Christ at e. Sub
ilete, near Siloa in Guanajuato.
Daniel Perez, a Catholic priest,
charged with provoking an uprising
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-08
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower Rio
Grande Valley: Fair and colder to-
night, with lowest temperatures in
the forties; Thursday fair and mod
erately cool.
Fr East Texas: Fair tonight:
colder except in northwest portion;
frost in interior except the Lower
Rio Grande Valley; Thursday fair.
Light to fresh northerly winds on
the coast.
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TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE
High and low tide ct Point Isabel
tomorrow. under normal meteorologi-
cal conditions:
High ........ 5:1s q. m; 6:39 .. N.
Low ......-............. 1901 ?. N.
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RIVER FORECAST

RIVER FORECAST
There viii be nc material change
II the river during the next few
days.
Flood Present q Hr. "a Ar.
Stage Stage Ching. Rain
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MISCELLANEOUS DATA

Sunset today ........-........ 6:1s
Sunrise tomorrow ............-. 7:10
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COMMITTEE IS
Continued from mage onel

kAQuNlHueu liOm UdEt NUtI
were returned last week. Counting
Of the vote started Monday, the vot-
ing closing Monday noon. Twenty
five ballots were received by the
chamber Of in the Tuesday
morning mail and could not be count
ed.
In connection with the ballot the
chamber OF commerce sent out a
QUESTIONABLE TO secure public opin-
ion on the celebration this year and
for suggestions on future celebra-
tions. Many constructive criticisms
were offered, but ID vas the concen;
sus that the 1928 celebration was
one Of the biggest events in the city's
history. Many valuable suggestions
as to future celebrations were receiv-
ed.
The questionnsires have been re-
served and are expected to be turned
over to a subcommittee of the per-
manent committee. and all criticisms
and suggestions will be carefully tab
ulated to serve for future reference.
Considerable satisfaction was ex-
pressed by chamber or commerce Of
ficials and others relative 20 the per-
sonnet of the committee. 1T would
be impossible TO secure o more able
committee or one more representa-
tive Of the varied interests of the
city" was the comment Of G.. c.
Richardson. The committee has
been selected By the people of
Brownsville to handle the future
Fourth of July celebrations, and ev-
cry member Of the committee can be
relied upon to do his or her utmost
to make the celebrations successful
in every sense Of the term.
One Of the most noteworthy fea-
lures Of the referendum was the al
most unanimous approval Of the 1928
celebration and the unanimity OF
sentiment in regard to carrying out
the annual celebration program. II
has though there would be consider
able objection 70 the plan. but only
one vote was registered against it.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-24
President Lauds
Work, Accepting
His Resignation

SUPERIOR, Wis, July 24.-(P-
In a letter commencing DR.. Hubert
Works efficiency and loyalty in Of
flee while secretary OF the interior,
President Coolidge formally accept
ed today the formers resignation
from the cabinet.
your resignation as secretary of
the interior. given me some days
ago, is accepted, to take effect on
the qualification Of your successor
the latter said. Il wish 10 thank
you for the loyal service you have
rendered the country during the
time which you have been at the
head Of the important department Of
the interior.
"Your management Of that great
office has been exceedingly salts
factory and / am sure you will al
WAYS view IL with a good deal Of
satisfaction to yourself in the knowl-
edge that il was a real contribution
70 The administration Of public az
fairs. You can feel that you are
leaving the department in a high
state Of efficiency which will be re-
Elected in its efforts for some years
TO come. / also wish 10 add my APP
probation Of your constant and un
failing consideration toward me per-
sonaily and your loyal cooperation
in carrying out the policies az the
administration"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-24
TEXAN VIEWS
OVESEA Yep
May Be One of Crew
To Fly Ocean In
German Craft

FRIEDRICHSHAVEN, a ny,
July 24.-1-Lieutenant Commander
Charles +. Rosendahl, u. S. ~, COM
mander Of the American dirigible
Los Angeles, a native Of Cleburne,
Texas, today inspected the LZ-127,
on which he hopes to fly back to the
United States. He conferred with
DR.. Hugo Eckener. who will be in
charge of the new Zeppelin on its
voyage across the Atlantic.
The two experts discussed espe-
cially the fuel supply demands
which must be met in the United
States. They also took up the mat
ter Of an auxiliary crew to be pick
ed from the personnel of the sta
ton at Lakehurst, N. j.
The maiden flight Of the big craft.
which "a recently christened the
Graf Zeppelin in honor of the man
who built up this type Of air vessel,
is now planned for early in August.
Postponement of this initial flight
was due 20 the necessity of con-
structing a special plant TO manufac-
ture a new fuel gas which will be
employed.
For the flight to America the ship
Will be manned by a crew of 40 d.
vided into three watches under Cap
tains Lehman, Flemming and Whit
man. The navigators will be cap
tains Won Schiller. Pruss and
Scher. One Of the helmsmen will
be DR.. Eckner's son. who has been
training for the voyage for some
time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-24
]. Pickford Flies
TONY and Calls
Wife He Divorced

NEW YORK, July 24.-LP-The
New York Daily News today says that
Jack Pickford arrived at Hadley
Field, New Jersey. last night after a
3l-hour airplane trip from Los An
geles and Immediately telephoned his
former wife, Marilyn Miller. who is
in New York.
Pickford recently was discharged
from a Los Angeles hospital where he
had gone suffering from a nervous
breakdown. He said he was here to
discuss an offer Il appear on the
New York stage. He was divorced
from Miss Miller in Paris last No
vember. She is appearing on Broad
way as the star in a musical comedy.
The New York American quotes
Pickford As denying he came here for
any reconciliation with his former
wife.
CAS- a matter Of fact" he said.
there could be no reconciliation, for
we are on excellent terms. We are
great friends, fond of each other and
have not the remotest idea Of being
remarked"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-24
MOODY MOVES
ONTO PLAINS
Speaks at San Angelo;
Wardlaw TO Talk
In Houston

AUSTIN, July 24.-tR-Governor
Moody swung into West Texas Tues
day in his campaign for reelection
while Louis Wardlaw, n of his
active opponents, went to Houston to
address another metropolitan audi
ence.
Wardlaw's speech at San Antonio
Monday night followed the path he
has beaten out in previous speeches,
attacking the appointive highway
commission system, charging the
Moody administration with money
extravaganza and the like.
At Fort Worth, Governor Moody
added a new turn 10 his recital Of
administration achievements by Civ
ing his explanation Of the reason for
the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's criti-
cism Of him and support Of Ward
law. The reason he said is because
ne refused TO make an appointment
(which / vas requested to make"
A Fort Worth man had been urged
for membership on the highway COM
mission before the governor appoint
ed Commissioner Ely from Abilene.
The governor had three speeches
slated for ~Tuesday-one at Brady in
the morning, another at Ballinger in
the afternoon and a third Tuesday
night at San Angelo, which is the
original home section Of Wardlaw.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-24
Nj. P. Officials
Inspect Company
Properties Here

G. S. Kirkpatrick. chief engineer
Of the Missouri Pacific Lines, with
headquarters al Houston. arrived In
Brownsville on a our Of inspection
at 1855 .. N. Monday. his private
car being attached TO "The Pho
neer." crack passenger train Of the
NJ. p. Lines.
Kirkpatrick is accompanied by II.
+. Bradley. valuation engineer: q.
D. Mackey. his private secretary; 6.
c. KENNEDY. division superintend-
ent. and T. G. McCord. division en-
gineer. the latter two Of Kings
willie.
The party was joined in Browns
willie Tuesday BY D. p. Pace. indus
trial agent. and J. VI. Ball, assistant
freight traffic agent.
After inspecting the company's
properties in this city Tuesday. the
officials will leave for an inspection
Of the Mission branch Wednesday
morning. They will leave the Valley
for Victoria, Thursday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-24
MEXICO WEEPS
FORCARRANZA
Day of Mourning OBJ.
served on Day of
Flier's Burial

MEXICO CITY, July 24.-Surround-
ed by flowers the body Of Captain
Emilio Carranza lay in state today as
Mexico observed a day Of national
mourning. Government offices and
schools were closed and private bust
ness was at a standstill.
Soldiers of the presidential guard
stood stiffly erect with drawn
swords around the casket Of the flier
whom his ccuntrymen consider a
martyr to the cause Of international
friendship. The great state chamber
Of the national palace where the body
lay became a national shrine.
The white Of gardenias, the pink OF
carnations and the vivid green OF
wreathS contrasted brightly with the
sombre black Grapes of the cata.
fslque. Many of the flowers came
from poems who gathered their simnIe
tributes from the wild blooms Of the
field.
Captain Carranza came back to the
capital of his nation with an escort
Of planes flying overhead and school
children along the ten-mile route
from Tacuba TO the palace strewing
flowers in the path of the artillery
caisson that carried his body.
United States Ambassador Dwight
". Morrow and his staff were amonp
the first to bow their heads as the
casket was taken from the special
train. Their presence gave rise Ia
comment that Captain Carranza's
mission Of good will had not failed
with his death.
Tonight Captain Carranza will rest
among his country's illustrious dead
in the portion Of Dolores cemetery
reserved for them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-24
STOCK CLOSE
IRREGULAR
Railroad Shares Show
Gain Of 3 to Loss
OF Points

NEW YORK, July 24.-QF-stock
prices made further recovery a. the
opening % today's market. Freepcrt
Texas. which was weak yesterday,
showed an initial gain Of . lis points
and Ckrysler, Anaconda and Fox
Film advanced nearly a point each.
Montgomery Ward opened fraction-
ally lower.
The stock market turned reaction
AIRY soon after the opening when
heavy selling pressure developed
against some OF the recent indus
trial favorites. General Motors.
Union Carbide, Montgomery Ward.
American International. Wright
Aeronautical. Dupont, Kroger Stores.
American Smelling and Columbia
Gas e. Electric. most of which were
prominent In Yesterdays advance,
quickly fell back ? IN nearly S points.
Motor Products was bid up 2 to a
new peak at i22 l-2. and strong buy-
ing support was provided for Ameri-
can Tobacco n, Otis Elevator ard
National Dairy Products.
Foreign exchanges opened steady,
with sterling cables quoted un-
changed around sass 3-32.
Closing was irregular. Railroad
shares were strong IN final dealings,
gains of 1 20 nearly 3 points being
marked up by Canadian Pacific.
Chesapeake and Ohio. New York Ger.
trail, Wabash and Great Northern. but
Pittsburgh and West Virginia took
an opposite course. losing z points.
Case T%hreshing dropped five points.
Total sales Appropriated 100000
shares.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-24
SAY ATTACK

Continued from page one)
Antonio Rios Zertuche was regarded
in some quarters today as possibly
paving the way for an official state
ment withdrawing the sting Of the re-
cent assertion that the Catholic
clergy were to blame for the assas-
sination of General Aivaro Oregon.
The statement said that the clergy
we're cooperating in investigation OF
the Staying. Last week General Ter
tuche announced that responsibility
for the crime lies with the Catholic
clergy" Il was thought today that
this first assertion might be modi-
fled TO apply 10 some individual or
group instead Of the clergy as a
whole.
Tension Lessened
The latest police statement served
10 further lessen the tension in Mex
leo City. In religious circles a feel
ing Of optimism concerning the flu
ture was manifest.
General Zertuche also stated that
Jose de Leon Toral. the art student
who killed Obregon, had made a com
plete confession but he did not reveal
its contents.
Police were investigating a rumor
that Luis Morones, former minister
Of labor against whom life threats
had been made, was concealed in
Mexico City. Morones resigned after
Agrarian supporters of Oregon had
demonded his withdrawal from the
government charging that he was
one Of the Psychological authors" Of
the crime. paving the way for il by
fiery speeches against Oregon,
Morones' political enemy.
One Escapes to l.. s.
Feeling against Morones ran high
a week ago when Oregon was slain
and he has been under constant
guard. General Zertuche said that he
was now reported to have gone into
hiding.
Police stated that the pistol ussd
BY the slayer had been traced TO a
man named Manuel Trejo. whom thev
did not identify. They asserted he
had fled TO the United States.
traces Of the ominous atmosphere
which had prevailed since the assas.
sination were disappearing perhaps
because Of the emotional character Of
the mourning for Captain Emilio
Carranza. Pledges of support con
tinued to pour in on President Gales
from all parts Of the country, lead
ing TO a feeling Of optimism for the
future.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-24
RASKOB QUITS
REGULAR JOB
Will Return to Post
With Motors Firm
After Election

NEW YORK. July 24.-P)-John
j. Raskob, chairman Of the national
democratic committee. has resigned
as chairman Of the General Motors
Corporation finance committee. II
was'learned today from authoritative
sources.
Mr.. Raskob will remain as vice
president Of the motoI company and
will resume his position as head Of
the finance committee az the close Of
Governor Smiths campaign for the
presidency. it was learned.
An official statement, ID was said,
was TO he issued late in the day.
The General Motors directors had
accepted his resignation from the
committee, IL was learned. with re-
grets but with the hope that he would
resume its Craftsmanship after the
election in the fall
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-24
Chronicle Sued
By Judge Crane
Especial 10 The Herald)

RAYM0NDVILLE. july 24.-Suit
for 100000 damages based on D
claim of libel was filed in district
court here today BY Judge A. B.
Crane against the Houston Chronicle.
The pleading, addressed to Judge
A. NJ. Kent of the civil district court.
alleges that libelous statements were
made in an item published in the
Houston newspaper.
Crane asks for $4,000 actual and
$4,000 exemplary damages. II is
alleged that the article in question
caused injury to him in a business
way and that the health OF his wife,
who is Ill. is endangered by the APP
pcarance Of such articles.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-24
1900 Marines In
China To Be Sent
Home; Not Needed

SHANGHAI. July 24.-CPl-Twelve
hundred American marines have been
ordered withdrawn from China. A
detachment at Tientsin is returning
70 America.
The reduction is expected TO be
carried out shortly and will reduce
the American defense forces Of China
from $500 70 2600. Those to be with
drawn include officers and men who
ariver in China during the period
between February and July 1927.
IL is understood that the withdraw
AZ II the result or Admiral Mark l..
Bristol's recommendation that the
Chinese situation does not require
the present force.