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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21
HOOVER
AREFAVORED
TO WIN TEXAS
Harmony Democrats
Seem In Control;
Creager Expected to
Defeat Foes

DALLAS. Texas. May 21.-P-
Governor Alfred Y. Smith Of New
York and Secretary OF Commerce
Hoover today appeared 70 have little
70 fear in the outcome Of the DEM
ocratic and republican conventions
TO be held in Texas tomorrow. the
former mt Beaumont and the latter
in Dallas.
The harmony democrats led BY
Governor Dan Moody, who. the ultra
dry faction Of the party charge. arc
pouring water on the Smith wheel"
claim, and show considerable evil
dence OF possessing, the controlling
hand at Beaumont, while the Hoo
yer republicans. headed BY National
Committeeman r. b. Creager. assert
confidently that they will have 80
per cent OF the delegates at the Dali
las convention.
Alarmed nc the growing solidarity
Of Governor Smiths pre-convcntiCn
block OF votes in the remainder Of
the country, the anti-Smith faction.
calling themselves constitutional
democrats in line with their declara-
ton on the sanctity Of the eigh.
teenth amendment, have almost r.
braced a last-minute favorite son
move with Senator Morris Sheppard
as the standard bearer, reports from
Beaumont said. Leaders OF the fac
ton are quoted az admitting their
negative" campaign lacks some
thing, and that they need someone
TO shout" about.
While some observers impatient
~ assert there is no difference be-
tween the "tweedledum" democrats
and the "tweedledee" democrats, 9th
ers insist that the difference is fun
damental, that the constitutional
democrats intend to do everything
possible before and after the ma
tional convention to keen Smith
from being elected, while the har-
mony democrats intend merely a
make . gesture for prohibition and
devote themselves thereafter solelv
70 the interests Of the party, under
the banner Of Governor Smith or
anyone else who may be nominated.
Inc minority faction OF Texas 70.
p%ublicans, who assert they are much
stronger than the Hoover inst-ur-
tionists claim, belong TO the unin-
structed faction headed by Con-
gresham Harry Wurzbach, who has
been opposing what ne terms the
machine republicans for several
years, and with some ccess IN
view of the fact that his district is
the only one in the state which can
muster a majority over the demo-
Gratis IN the general elections. They
have promised a strong fign. for
some Of the rs delegates to he named
tomorrow to the Kansas City con-
vention.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21
Scout Building
To Be Discussed

Plans for the Boy Scouts Valley
club on the Arroyo Colorado east
Of Rio Hondo will be discussed Al
a Nalley-wlde meeting az Boy Scout
executives and others at Harlineen
Monday night. "A. call has been
issued for all members or the build
ing committee 70 be present.
Plans for the proposed club to Re
erected on ten acres or Arroyo from.
land, which has been decided 70 the
county judges Of the four Valley
counties by Charles Perry of Har-
lingen, will be presented and dis
cussed ut the meeting. Efforts will
be made 10 secure immediate action
in the erection OF the Valley club
house and have IL ready during the
summer.
The site given ny Mr.. Perry 4
about two miles from the Rio Hordo
pavement on the north bank OF the
Arroyo. IL is understood that addi-
tional acreage can be secured At a
very nominal price ~ the event il
Is deemed necessary. Plans have also
been completed TO grade the road 10
the club house, assuring an all
weather road.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21
JOE UTECNAT
IS VICTOR IN
GOLF TOURNEY
j. vi. George Is Second
In First Contest
Played On New 49,
Hole Links Here

With almost ideal weather condi-
tions prevailing over the weekend,
Joe Putegnat with a newly set
handicap of 36 won first place in
the first flight Of the opening medal
match on the new e~ighteen-hole
Brownsville Country club golf course.
Putegnat shot SO holes in l4l. Par
for the new course has been estab-
lished at y.
j. VI. George took second honors In
the first flight making the course
twice in 142 and with a handicap Of
20.
Harry Mum, manager Of Fl Jardin
hotel, tied with z. J.. Tucker for
first honors in the second flight,
and took first place on a toss up
Monday. Each scored las, with
NUNS handicap set at Sc against
IS for Tucker.
Mrs. r. NJ. George took first place
in the ladies' section with 1877 and
a handicap Of 80. Place for second
honors is yet undecided, Mrs. o. d..
Deputy and Mrs. b. o. Works each
shooting l5s. Mrs. Deputy's handi-
a is % and Mrs. Works "a.
The match officially marked the
dedication OF the nine-hole addition
70 the course. giving Brownsville the
only eighteen hole course south OF
San Antonio and Houston and one
that compares favorably with any in
the state. Men who have played on
various links through North Texas
and elsewhere were enthusiastic
Monday In their praise of the neatly
arranged and well prepared grounds.
Hazards have been placed. they aver
ed, apparently with an eve to neces-
stating the best skill a player can
muster. The level field is decidedly
an advantage, they pointed out, par
ticularly where novices are concern
ed. The holes have been admirably
spaced, everyone agreed.
When the first flight got under
way az 1880 Saturday afternoon, thir-
ty-eight contestants had paid their
dollar each and been officially reg
istered. All previous handieaps were
d~isregarded and the first time
around used as a criterion. The d.
viding line was around the 200 gross
score mark and after the elimination
process the contestants were almost
divided equally with fifteen men in
the first flight and seventeen in the
second.
Gross scores were taken and han
dicaps established based on figures
issued BY the American Golf asso-
citation for an ei~ghteen-hole course
with a par OF q.
First prize in the first flight was
q golf coat from Batsell-Wells Sport
ing Goods house and was given TO
Putegnat Monday. George with sec
ond place was awarded golf balls.
In the second flight in which Num-
and Tucker were tied. Num- r%eceiv-
ed a McGregor Jigger on the toss-up,
an golf balls went TO Tucker.
Mrs. George received a pair of
golf gloves and golf balls will 20 TO
second place in the ladies' division
when a decision Is reached between
Mrs. Deputy and Mrs. Works. All
prizes are from Batsell-Wells, Geo.
Desha, committeeman, said.
Net scores we're nicely punched
ranging between 40 and $50 with
the majority c~linging closely to the
154 mark.
The entrants with gross strokes,
handicaps, and net scores, follow:
First Flight
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21
Airport Expert
Arrives Tuesday,

". J. Mckenzie " Washington
representing the tn. 8. department. Of
commerce, will arrive in Brownsville
Tuesday morning "a confer with cisy
and chamber NY commerce officials
regarding the municipal air port for
which a site has been secured three
miles east Of the city.
Mr.. Mckenzie. who hss inspected
the majority OF n larger airport OF
the country viii proffer bis advice
on arrangement 81 the grounds and
structures 10 be erected with I view
70 making II one Of the most efficient
aLFrorts IN the South.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21
Flashes Of Life
(By The Associated Press)

LONG BEACH, n. Y.-As a golfer.
Joie Ray is a great runner. After
winning his first marathon, he fur
Their demonstrated his stamina ~
trudging over the rs holes Of the
tough Lido course. His score was
los.
NEW HAVEN-Why do we run a
marathon? Clarence De Mar, speak
ing the Calvary Baptist church, an
swered his own question. The rea-
son is no different than why we run
life's race. For the pure love Of
what we are doing and love Of get
ting the best we can out Of it.
NEW YORK-Bachelor democrats,
beware! Miss Elizabeth Marbury,
theatrical producer, who doesn't
mind admitting she was born IN
1856, doesn't want TO be considered
an old maid until she has a chance
10 "look over that bunch at Houston
mighty carefully IF | see the man
| want" she adds, well" she is a
delegate.
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS. n. j.
Which is louder, a jazz band or en-
airplane motor? As a test two sax
ophones, n piccolo, two corners and
a trombone were played up IN n
plane. Jazz won.
TARRYTOWN, N. Y.-They have
millions and mansions, but PREFER
love in a cottage. Mr.. and Mrs. Da-
vid Milton ABBY Rockefeller) ard
their baby are removing from n
house on Long Island to a little
brown cottage on the estate Of her
father. John p. Rockefeller, Jr. The
cottage was formerly occupied b.
employees.
ANGELES CAMP, Calif.-How FAR
can a frog leap? An amphibian ro-
dec was won with a leap Of three
and a half feet. Fifty-one frogs
competed.
NEW YORK-The Rev. DR.. Henry
Emerson Fosdick was urging upon
his congregation in the Park Ave-
nue. Baptist church the need of cor
f~ession for those in whom the
Of guilt weighs heavily. A veil
dressed woman tainted and was es-
corted quietly to her hotel.
BoSTONl-When Captain Koehl,
Bremen flier, received an American
legion medal from Captain Robert
r. Raymond, Jr., American wartime
aviator, the former enemies agreed
ina u was their third meeting.
lheir second was in Switzerland,
after both had escaped from prison
camps. Their first was when each
helped 70 shoot down the others
plane 10 the Toul sector.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21
Bleeding Gums Healed

The sight Of sore gums is sicken-
ing. Reliable dentists often report
the successful use Of Leto's Pyor-
rhea Remedy on their very worst
cases. II you will get a bottle and
use as directed druggists will return
money if it fails. Eagle Pharmacy,
Inc.-Adv. (2)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21
QUAKES RAE
PERU TOWNS
Many Killed Reports
Say; Tokyo Rocked
By Shocks

LIMA. Peru. May 21.-CP-Entire
native villages have been DESTROYED
by successive earthquakes in the
Cajamsrco department. taking a heavy
toll Of lives. according to fragmen-
tary advices reaching the government
today over partly restored telegraph
lines.
The tremors began last Monday and
lasted. until Wednesday.
Joen, a village in the Cajamarca
department near the Ecuador from
tier, was destroyed and a number of
inhabitants were buried in the ruins.
P~impincos was also raEed with at
least 25 known dead.
TOKYO, May 21.-(P-Persons
were driven in panic from their homes
at 1880 o'clock this morning when a
sharp earthquake rocked Tokyo. Some
walls were cracked and clocks stop
ped. No serious damage and no cas-
ualties were reported.
The first shock was followed by a
series Of less severe tremors which
continued throughout the night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21
ESCAPING CAl
KILLS MANY |
GERMAN CIT
Phosgene, Leaks 1
Of Tanks, Spre,
Death in Hambul
City Wages War

HAMBURG, Germany, Nav .
Faced with all the grim
Of chemical warfare, the e
Hamburg today was fighting
luge of phosgene gas-a Va
poison gas-which began en-.
from n chemical factory i'm the
Hnrbor district last night, owe,
ing a large number Of persons.
BY noon today eleven 10
most Of them firemen and unli
were dead and ninety victims w.
hospitals under treatment.
The entire city was menaced
was hoped that rain which An
would absorb the gas fumes. A
Der or gas masks for the use az ,
actively fighting the menace res
Hamburg from Berlin after Am 4
gency call had been sent for \
"A northeast wind also vas carr
the fumes from the city In "a,
rection or the nearby town OF
helmsburg.
The gas escaped from a tank NJ
chemical factory az Or. Hugo
zenburg. Phosrene is no Ia
manufactured there but ouantiti,
II were stated 70 have been acc.
lated and stored for exnortatio
the United States.
The first effects ~ tie ras
felt near the harbor, driving
dents of the district from
homes IN panic. Troops were q
VI and guided men. women and
dren 70 other sections of the city
the streets IN the menaced III,
were closed. The emigration /,
of the Hamburg-American line
pressed into service n shelter
homeless while the police req
toned all available milk as a
antidote.
So serious was the menace tia
the ambulances and fire brigade
Hamburg were modified FOR &C.
the fire hrigades donning ras =
and fighting off the fumes
ammonia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21
Wonderful Cream
For Dry Skins

A new marvellous Cleansing Cream Is
on the market. containing Cocoa But.
ter. II melts right into the skin, clean
ing every pore % CRIME and dirt. and
will not stretch the skin or make il
saggy. It's simply marvellous in keen.
ing youthful complexions. Ask FOR
MELLO-GLO, the new Cream vita
Cocoa Butter. Will not grow hair
Eagle Pharmacy. 1nc.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21
LIGHTNING KILLS MAN

CAMERON, Texas, May 21.-P-
harvey Hux, 35. was killed yesterday
when his home on Riverside farm,
seven miles south of Cameron, was
struck by lightning during a thun-
dershower. Mrs. Hux and five chill
dren escaped unhurt
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21
.Evacuate Church:
Storm Lifts II

TURKEY, Tex, May 21.-tP-Mrs.
j.. "A. Wheeler, wife Of the pastor, who
was conducting a junior league meet
ing in the building rushed children
out of the Methodist church here yes.
terday afternoon. just before a tor
nado lifted the frame structure off
its foundation.
Several other houses were damaged
by the storm and an automobile near
the church was carried 100 feet BY
the wind.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21
LIGHTNING HITS RIVER

BIARRITZ, France-A bolt of light
ming struck the center OF the River
Nivelle. throwing up a wave that
drowned three workmen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21
SELLS THREE CHILDREN

AMIENS, France.-Mmme. Irene
Nicholas sold her three children TO a
troupe Of travelling actors, but the
police forced her to take them back.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21

HEREFORD. Tex. May 2f.-CPH
Hail stones which fell in a driving
storm about s p. m. yesterday strip
ped trees and gardens and damaged
wheat and other crops in this vicin-
ity. Nearly two inches Of rain fell
within 80 minutes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21
FLIRT COMMITS SUICT

LEEDS, Eng.-Arrested "
" flirt with women golfers
Wood cut his throat or hit
the police station.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-21

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS. n. j.
Which is louder, a jazz band or en-
airplane motor? As a test two sax
ophones, n piccolo, two corners and
a trombone we're played up IN $
plane. Jazz won.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
TAX REVENUE IN 1928 MOUNTS TO S2,936,96I Increase of S32l,925 Over 1927 Reported by
 LOOmis

Tax revenue m 1928 Was s3o4- !-".N" greater than in 1927. Coffee for E"rHadottc IoonIis reported in a statement issued from his office in citN jall today. In the fiscal year Y hic1 clos"d March 3I. receipts were H1,H@6.a6 a6l.@3 as against S@ @.it2. 2.u25.5:: in 1927.
 In l92N collections were made ss follows, TaN,s. S2.St".ogo 45. sew CTS, S"6, 1@f.t%: street improvements. S','';'.'', street sprinkllnG. sI6.- %aG. 66: personal taxes s.6.oao. Total. E9.936. a61 G1.
 c"llectlons for tGc7 were. Taxes. s2.t95.al",t6 sewers. 2%.o3I.ioo street improvements. si2.14n.1S. street sprlnklinG. stt,.92.t7: per sonal taxes, s5s.S5a. Total s2.G1e.- o$5,53
 The income for II" month of March was SG$.16S.o2, which is s27.- 4o4.67 more than the corresponding month of last year. Items of pay ment for 1927. followed by those of 1928 are: Taxes. SeS.157o4. ST. .54.6: sewers s16o.ao. s5osSo: street Improvements. sie35 55. s53.oS: street sprinkling. s12n.a6. so4o55 personal taxes. s1l..9o. ss4.7oS. Totals S35.7G3.55, G3.iGS,o2.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
SECRECY SHROUDED. TEAPOT DOME DEAL l
Govt. Witnesses Declare Infor.
 nation Was Not Given Out
CASE IS MOVING SLOWLY
Operators for Rival Oil Companies Testify that Falls Ofice Abso- luttly Declined 10 Give t.ut In. formation on Leasing Plans.

Washington, April 12 UP - The secrecy which the government charges cloaked the leasing of Tea pot Dome to Harry F. Sinclair oc- cupicd the prosecution today in the conspiracy trial of the wealthy oil operator. with numerous witnesses being heard in quick succession.
 Despite the maintenance of the rapidity which has marked the talk ing of testimony, however, the ac- inal case progressed slowly due 10 the duplication Of testimony Of many Of the witnesses going over the same ground. This primarily concerned the failure of Albert F. Fall to follow a competitive bidding policy in handling Teapot Dome and subsequent reticcnce on his part as to the fact that Sinclair's proposal had been accepted
 Facts Kept Secret
 Operators of competitor compan- lss who had sought a look-in for leases of the Teapot Dome territory testified concerning personal and telegraphic interchanges with Fall and his office. Senator kendrick of
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
Held Prisoner in Truck Wreckage,
 Driver Freed After Hours Work
 By Rescue Squad With Hack Saws
Chief Hart and Others Cut Through Thick Steering Post to Liberate Waterbury Man Pinned in Cab at Stanley and Allen Streets - Victim of
 Thrilling Experience Unhurt.

crly direction on Stanley street. lie was moi prepared for tho condition brought about by tlIc stopping 'f the car. as there had not appeared to be any necessity for If, and being obliged 10 act quickly to aNold collision between his truck and he stopped ear. hc SWung to the rigIi. hoping to go around tn" car. Hc was unable 10 do so. however, and the front Of his truck crashed into the tree with great force. He was hauling two tons of merchandise at the time.
 SiCraIS Distress fo pae>crby
 Nobody stopped 10 learn whether or not his truck had been damaged, nor did anyone on tho crouud ap- pear concerned about hlm for h" sal helpless for several nlnut"S he fore hr was able to attract attention. X call u3e sent to Co. No. of th" fire department. which Is 2 few hun dred feet away hN John F. Moran of 43 EranrIs street. who told tho firen'rn Lcmleuv had attracted hIs attention by HaNlng. Sc,eral other motorists had passed despite Lem
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
DESIRE TO HAVE 18TH
 AMENDMENT REPEALED
Republican Club Commit. tee Wants Resolution in
 Party Platform

New York, April 12 RN-rhe na- tlonal affairs committee Of the Ma tional Republican club today stood committed to repeal of the cish- tccnth amendment.
 The committee in executive scs- sion yesterday adopted a resolution calling for incorporation in the par ty platform of plank advocating repeal of the amendment. The res olution will be submitted to the full membership of the club next Tues day night. If il is adopted. it's spon- sors hope to have it presented to the national convention by Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler.
 The viva yocc vote on the meas- ure, it was reported. was so over whclmingly in favor that no divi- sion was called for. Congressman cnjamin l.. Farchild. chairman Of the committee, said that some op- position was voiced before the vote was taken but that the general sen timent was for adoption.
 He predicted that the club also would adopt tho resolution by q large majority, but opponents Of the measure looked for strong opposi- tion vote. Some dry members Of the club said today that the meeting Of the committee was coup by the vets. About score of the forty or more members attended. they point cd ont, declaring that tho resolution never would have been adopted by the full committee.
 The opposition was understood 10 have becn led by Richard W. Law renee. incoming president of the club. who is head Of the Hoover forces in New York.
 William NJ. Calder. former sena- tor and retiring president of the club. offered substitute resolution urging that the question of continu- ing the eighteenth amendment he to the states. but his was re ie"ed.
 T. Douglas Robinson assistant secretary of the navy. approved the measure in letter to the commit
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
MARKET AGAIN IS
 0N WILD RAMPAGE
Prices Careen Upwards S1 to
 S1O a Share
HUGE BLOCKS ARE SOLD
swollen stream ni Orders roure in Early Today, Forcing Many Issues to New High Records - General Motors Rises Again.

New York. April 12 GP - Wall street witnessed another wild bull market on the New York stock cX- change today.
 \ swollen stream of buying orders poured onto the market from the sound of inc opening gong. lifting prices S 10 $ln a share and send ing scores of issues to high records. Blocks of 1,oUo to 5,VOO shares were frequent, with at least half a dozen blocks ranging from 10000 10 s. oun shares.
 |. $. Steel common and General Motors returned to their old places as market leaders, The former opening with a block of %5.eoo shares at inc spread price of $l5&.5o 10 Sl54, q new peak and an overnight gain of Sl. and the latter making its first appearance" on the tape with q block Of 15,oNo shares at $l9S- S191.5o, q gain of $2 and only $ he tow the record high level.
 L. <. Cast Iron Pipe quickly soar ,d s9 | share. Midland Steel Pro u,1cts preferred $6.75. iom pont SG, and American Republic Wright Acr-
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
MONOPI .ANE BREMEN PRESUMABLY HALF WAY OVER
 ATLANTIC WATERS FROM ERIN
Two Germans and One lri.hman Making Gallant Attempt to Conquer Where All Other. Have Failed-Left Baldonnel at l2:38 A. M. Today Should Be in Newfoundland at II O'Clock Tonight-Going E Miles a Minute.

Frest
 Three dauntles airmen following trail on which all their predecessors five and two women ded presumably more than half way the this afternoon the latest attempt to traverse the lane the North Atlantic never yet spanned by arplane.
 Start At 12:3S E. $. T. The Junkers monopane Bremen with crew of two Ger mans and sman, took off from Badonne airdrome near Dublin at l2 3S eastern standard time this morning and when 1t was last the coast of Ireland had man- tained speed of 90 miles an hour.
 Mid Ocean At Noon
 ths speed the most economical for the German ship was continued the the Bremen would have been at just about mdocean at 2 38 this afternoon F hours after the takeotf.
 Weather the first leg of the route was reported to be excellent with less favorable conditions ahead off the grand banks
 Due New York Tomorrow The ers Baron Ehlenfried Von Huenefed sponsor and Capt Hermann koeh and Col James Ftzmaurce pilots hoped to ny over Newfoundland time around midnight and reach Mitchell field about tomorrow but was recognized that adverse winds might delay the arrival several hours
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12

For morc than half an hour this morning, Rene E. LcmlouN, aged s.. Of 10l4 South Main street, Water bury. was pinned tightly in the cab of a , a ton truck by the steering wheel which was lammcd against his body when the truck struck q tree on the mort hcast corner of AL len and Stanley streets. and Chief w. Fireman William Shaw and other willing rcscucrs worked irhntically with d hack saw and finally cut through the thick post Of the steer ing apparatus and released Lcm"uN by removing the wheel. Despite his experience hc did not appear to nave suffered greatly. although his body was aching and his nerves were on edge, on account Of the unCom- fortab'e position he Nas compelled tunately the truck did not iak" firr. for had blaze made its way into the Cah. Lemicux would undoUbtcd- ly have been roasted 10 death with out being able 10 lift finger to help himself.
 Hits Trts, Avoiding other Car
 Shortly after o'clock Lcmi"uN. according to his story to his rescu- CTS. was driving north on Stanley street in the truck. which is owned by the Byroily Transportation Co. of "1" South Main street. Waterbury. and as he approached Allen street lie saw a car. headed west on AL len street. come to stop in th" center Of tho point Of intersection 10 allow another car to pass in south