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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-08
State RIGHTS
ARE VIOLATED,
smith CLAIMS
Illinois Politician Re-
fuses to Recognize
Jurisdiction Senate
Probe Committee

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. ?. P-
Denied the oath Of office by the SEN
ate because of his primary cam
paign expenditures, Frank l.. Smith
OF Illinois fired back today by re-
fusing 20 submit himself to the
Jurisdiction of its special cam
paign funds committee.
dis voice vibrating with emotion,
the senator-elect told the committee
he must insist first upon "the SOW
ereign rights" OF his state to have
seated in the senate the candidate
Of her choice"
When that right Is granted" he
said. then / shall freely, gladly and
unafraid. meet any and all charges
respecting my moral or other fit
ness 20 continue a member OF this
distinguished body"
With this declaration by Smith,
Senator Reed, democrat, Missouri,
the Chairman, announced that the
committee, which in 1925 inquired ex-
haustedly into Smiths primary cam
paign. would make a report to the
senate when it Monday.
This report Is expected to consist
merely of the transcript of the
statements made by the s~enator-elect
and Attorney General Oscar E. Carl
stom Of Illinois and John Daily,
Chairman of the special committee
OF the Illinois legislature, appointed
70 urge that the senate seat Smith.
Several Courses Open
Several courses Of action are open
10 the senate. In denying Smith
the oath of office last month, So to
=, and referring his case TO the spe-
cial committee, it granted him the
privilege on the floor and ii may
be that he will be invited to appear
IN the chamber to present a state
ment.
Then again there may be a reso-
luton 10 declare his seat vacant
without further hearings. The gen.
eral belief 1t the capitol is that such
n resolution would be adopted. That
would leave Illinois with but one
senator unless Governor Small can
GELS Smiths credentials and appoint
ed his successor.
Friends of Smith said he would
await the action of the committee
before deciding upon his fuutre
course. IL was indicated, however,
that he would not resign even II
the senate declared his seat vacant
80 80 &1R@(NGa AAaN y
nor Small would appoint a success
0 unless he did tender his resig-
nation.
Before Smith appeared. the COM
mittee heard Samuel insult. Chi
cage. public utilities official and his
personal attorney. Daniel ]. Schuyler,
who undertook TO purge themselves
or contempt proceedings by disclos-
ing information hitherto withheld
concerning contributions 70 the 1926
Illinois primary campaign.
insult stated frankly that he had
given a total of S237,92 in that
campaign. si25.000 OF which went to
Smiths fund. lie added that the
$4,000 about which he previously
Fad refused 70 testify was divided
equally between the Smali-Lundin
faction and the campaign fund OF
George f. Harding. candidate for
treasurer in Cock county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-08
IN OUR VALLEY

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Brownsville team in &c and Mission
in '27, has gone to the Chattanooga
club of the Southern League.
Leslie Mallon, with Weslaco in
81, has gone to Akron in the Gen.
trail League, a new organization.
Pyle was a bit wild in Browns
Vile in 1926, but seemed to have
possibilities. And the fact that he
is getting a chance in bigger COM
pany proves it.
He was q good, clean player here,
always unruffled. and there's not a
fan in the Valley but that wishes
him the best Of luck in bigger com
pany.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-08
For the Modish Home and
the Moderate Purse

HERE have been many favor
able comments about this
suite during the past few days
How smart" and How reason
able" being phrases that have been
constantly repeated. And smart and
reasonable are exactly the words to
apply TO this offering.
Seldom do you see Colonial style
distinction equal to this-at a price
more moderate. And seldom will
you find equally sound construction
or as superb a finish.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-08
Charley Grimm Is
Artist In Vacation

CHICAGO, (Rp-When the sum-
mer's toll on the diamond is done.
Charley Grimm, Chicago Cub first
baseman, gets out his palette and
brushes and paints pictures as a
hobby.
He has just completed n still life
of the Cubs Park heres-a canvas
three by six feet in size-and pre-
scented the work to William Veeck,
club president.
Grimm has painted life-size like
nesses Of Gabby Hartnett. Trainer
Lotshaw and other Cub no.ables and
also has done William Wrigley. Jr.,
owner. in oil
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-08
To Give Operettas
At Pharr-San Juan

PHARR, Jan. 7.-Pharr-San Juan
high school musical organizations
will appear in a public recital Fri
day night, January 10, presenting
three one-act operettas and violin
ensemble and choral selections. The
companion operettas LADY Frances"
and "Freshies' will be presented by
the Girls Glee club and Boys Glee
club respectively, and "Cynthia's
Strategy" will be presented by the
High school mixed quartette. These
organizations are under the direction
Of Miss Lenore McCombs. The pro-
ceeds Of the entertainment will be
placed in the high school music
fund.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-08
BILL

Continued from page one)
migration affairs on the house floor
yesterday during which Johnson de-
clared that each year 100000 aliens
unlawfully entered the country.
He said that although assured by
house appropriations committee an
increase was provided for the depor-
tation squad next year, he still did
not thing the amount enough and
that the immigration bureau did
mot dare ask for anything MORE
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-08
SEE-WILSON

Miss Mary See. daughter Of G. ].
See Of Yoakum, was married Satur-
day afternoon to Walton w. Wilson,
son of Mrs. W. A. Wilson and the
late Doctor Wilson of Brownsville, at
the pastors study in the Methodist
church, Rev. D. G. Crow officiating
at the ceremony.
The wedding was a quiet n held
at 2 o'clock in the afternoon with
only the witnesses present. They
will be at home for the present in
Brownsville.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
GIL B0AG Offers
GLDA TRUCE
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band. Gil Boag, III his annulment
suit against her would cite police
record 81 immoral conduct
All lies, Giida declared excit-
edIy Hes trying to carry out y
threat he made months ago that
II I ever tried 10 divorce him he
would do everything possible to
ruin me. He can't do ii. All my
friends know the real situation.
and my divorce acton ii based on
the truth"
Miss Gray said that she had In
structed her lawyers 10 warn
Boag's attorneys that she would
sue him for libel II "he made any
more libelous cnnrges.
Gilda said that she had not lived
with her husband for year and &
sha tried to institute a suit for
divorce two years ago, but was not
able to start the action because
OF lack OF residence qualifications.
She exhibited a telegram re-
ceived from Boag several months ago
regarding business matters, in
which her husband said: Assure
you, have no interest in you per-
sona1ly."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
HELEN HAYES
Welded TO
MACARTHUR
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s
eighteenth floor Of ii West Forty
second 81. BY Magistrate Mark Ru-
dich. Mrs. Catherine Brown, mother
of the bride. and Miss Jean Dixon,
were present at the ceremony.
While the marriage ceremony was
being performed Mrs. Caryl Fink
Macarthur, the battle-ground first
wife. told newspaper men at her
home in Chicago that Macarthur IS
still married to her. She said they
were married In the Windy City In
1890 when both were doing news
paper work there.
She filed q suit for divorce IN
1926, charging that he beat her,
and he responded with 4 counter
suit Then she attempted to drop
the case. but was not allowed %
DO so.
She declared yesterday that Mac.
Arthur Is still her husband and
that Judge william j. Lindsey III
Chicago, has signed an order per.
hitting the entire case to be tried
IN the appellate court.
Yesterday the same Judge Lindsey
dismissed Mrs. MacArthur's bill Ia
set aside the divorce decree she
obtained two years ago. He granted
leave to appeal the ruling, but told
the litigant that she had mo con.
tenti0n to stand on. He said she
had right to, apply for more
alimony, but no chance to annul the
divorce.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
WAR ON SOC|ET Y
DRINKERS
OPENS
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CONTINUED from First rage
five subpoenas already have been
served on ritzy folk from the
Avenue actresses politicians, bust.
ness and professional people.
This is the first time Uncle Sam
had gone after patrons OF damp
night clubs along Broadway.
Government men are trying to
round up guests Of the 3O-odd
cabarets that were raided along
the White Way the night that Gov
ernor Smith was named Democratic
presidential candidate.
Only Two Years
The first stage of that drive was
completed when managers, waters,
owners and employees in the clubs
were indicted.
What can be done to those who
merely drink in the joy palace?
Not muchmerely q tWo-year jail
sentence.
! Thus it was that steamship lines
reported rush Of orders for reser.
yations.
Rich and socially prominent night
club habitues professed desire to
start at once for Europe, Australia.
Asia, New Zealand or any far
cline any distant port in a dry
storm.
1t was learned that Federal men
are trying to serve papers on 500
more men and women.
Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt,
Assistant Attorney General, gener-
ally was credited with inventinx
this new gadfly to bite the merry
making hosts OF the supper clubs.
No orders went from washington
for prohibition or customs agents to
tap the hip pockets of guests who
boarded the steamer lie de France
it was declared at the Treasury to-.
day.
E. w. Camp, customs commits
sioner, said he was not aware of
such action, and the office of the
prohibition commissioner likewise
professed ignorance of the pro-
cedure. Seymour Lowman, Assist.
ant Secretary OF Treasury, is out
OF the city, and DIR. J. M. Doran.
prohibition commissioner, is on the
way to Europe.
The hip-tapping, Camp said, must
have been on the initiative of New
York authorities. He is investigat.
ing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
SMITH UNNOVED
BY DRY VIEWS

NEW YORK. Aug. 1S.-WhateYer
may be Governor Smiths utter.
ances on prohibition in his speech
Of acceptance next wednesday. they
have In no way been influenced by
the procession Of Vigorous dry
leaders who have visited him at the
executive mansion at Albany dur.
ing the past week.
This was definitely established
today when 1t was authoritatively
stated at Democratic National head.
quarters here that Governor Smiths
complete speech was in type and
bound In pamphlet form, and even
distributed among limited number
OF political intimates. before the
first Of the dry counselors arrived
at Albany.
Scored BY Cannon
The two famous clergymen who
have been shooting at Governor
Smith without restraint since his
nomination--Bishop James Cannon,
Jr., OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, and the Rev. John
Roach Straton of Calvary Baptist
Church, New York--assailed him
again today.
Governor Smith has sworn sol.
EMMY four times as governor OF
New York to maintain and enforce
the Constitution of the United
States, which includes the Eigh-
teenth Amendment" said Bishop
Cannon as he prepared to sail for
Europe for a meeting 10 the World
League Against Alcoholism. He
either does not desire to keep his
oath of office. or he is not able to
enforce the law"
Denounced by Straton
DR.. Straton, in a letter to the gov.
ernor from his summer haven at
Greenwood Lake, N. Y, again de.
clined to accord the nominee the
right to answer from Calvary pulpit
the clergyman's charges that Smith
is ..'the deadliest foe in America to-
day OF the forces of moral progress
and true political wisdom"
He again challenged the governor
to meet him elsewhere than in a
house Of worship.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
Motorist Is jailed
On Drunk Charge

Walter Broad Brady, 80, OF the
1000 block of North Capitol St.,
who attempted to hang himself in
his cell in the Eighth precinct
station, following his arrest on
Wednesday, yesterday was con.
Wcted by a jury in Traffic Court
Of driving while drunk and not
having his operating permit.
Judge John P. Mcmahon SEN
fenced him to so days in Jail and
fined him 800 or Is days more in
3ail on the first charge-on convic-
ton Of which a Jail sentence is
mandatory--and fined him $40 or
Is days more for not having his
permit.
Taken to the United States
branch to answer a charge of joy
riding, Brady was convicted again
and sentenced by Judge Mattingly
to 100 days in jail. This sentence,
However, was suspended. Brady
must go to jail though for driving
while drunk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
Miss Madeline Speer
WEEDS Chester WaItham

VIENNA. Va, Aug. 1s.--Miss
Madeline Speer and Chester Wal
than. both of Washington, were
married here this afternoon at the
Presbyterian church. After we'd
ding supper tonight at the Con-
gressional Country Club. they will
leave for a honeymoon in Canada.
Mr.. Waltham is an official of the
National Lumber Manufacturers
Association in WASHINGTON.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
10 HELD As Va.
COP IS SLAIN
IN NIGHT
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BY Miss Leah Shapiro, whose parents
conduct & store at Duke ana Alfred
Streets, near Wheer the shooting took
place.
Miss shapiro says that about I
o'clock this morning she heard two
men coming through the alley near
the store arguing. She recognized
the voice of one Of them as Hum'
mer's.
Heard Warning
The only words she was able to
distinguish were Hunmer's, who
said to the other man:
This is the last time I'll warn
you"
The warning was immediately
followed by two shots after which
there was q pause and q third
shot.
Hummer was shot through the
heart and leg with q 80 caliber
steel jacketed, compromised bullet
He evidently retaliated with one
shot as ne fell to the street dead.
Physicians declare thar he died
instantly from the bullet through
Ills HS31Ls 10 WAS uScAA Wei AAAJ /.
sicians from Alexandria Hospital
reached him.
Carried Warrants
Hummer Ii known to have been
carrying three warrants. which he
was planning to serve during the
night; He had been talking to
Policeman Charles Summa, about is
minutes before the shooting and
did not seem to be worried about
anything at that time.
Police records failed to disclose
any recent arrests by Sergent Hum
mer which might have caused the
shooting today. His brother, Milton
L. Hummer; his 78-year-old father.
4AIpheus y. Hummer, and his 6i-
5ear-old mother, Clara c. Hummer,
all insisted that they know of no
reasons why anyone should wait
to kill him.
The town Of Alexandra is up in
arms over the affair Throughout
the night following the shooting
hundreds of armed citizens patrolled
all the city streets and roads lead
ing out of the town. The river
front also was well guarded.
Police Chief Heads Search
Capt. w. w. Campbell, A1exan.
dria police chief, is directing the
search for Runners assistant.
The last police murder in Alex.
andria was In 1919 when Captain
Campbelps father, w. w. Campbell,
was killed by drunken detective.
Captain Campbell today praised
Hummer and his record as a police.
man. He was ''all man" Campbell
declared and had an exceptionally
fine record as a policeman. Hummer
was popular not only with the
police force. but with other resi-.
dents OF Alexandria, Campbell de-
clared.
An inquest into Runners death
was scheduled to be held today by
the Alexandria coroner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
Buffalo Safe Crackers
Must Wear Gas Masks

the burglars are equipped with gas
masks, il an unpleasant and i'm.
possible occupation. Detective Seret.
H. G. MCGEE, OF the upstate New
York city, yesterday told operatives
at local police headquarters.
MCGEE stopped in Washington on
his return with q prisoner captured
at Paris Island, 8. G. He said that
most OF the safes in Buffalo are
equipped with a device which fills
are tempered with. Unless the rob-
hers wear gas masks they are UNI
able to complete the robbery when
the gas is released, he said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
DRAG RIVER FOR
MISSING man

The belief that Frank N. Nc.
Elroy, 25.year-old insurance agent.
might have drowned himself, caused
Harbor Police today to drag the
river below Key Bridge.
on the bridge yesterday. has been
identified as that Of McElroy. He
has been missing from his home
in Falls Church. Va, since Thurs.
day. He had reported at the office
OF the Metropolitan Insurance Com
pany, his employers. on that day
and had turned in his reports.
heard from since his wife told
be made. The McElroys have. been
married two years ARd have son.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
WILL
HEAR CURTIS
TONIGHT
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what senator Curtis and his audi
ence Ii to expect. The latter part
OF the prediction Is particularly
promising Tor those who have ex-
perienced the sweltering post-har-
vest season on the Kansas plains.
But rain or shine, Senator Curtis
will be notified on the south steps
or the State House at O'Clock
eastern standard time. This Ii the
final decision or the subcommittee
chairman Of the General Curtis COM
mittee who have taken into cOnsld-
GRAFTON the radio audience OF 20,-
OOC 900 who will listen in through
the vicarious ears Of the loud
speaker. az well as the immediate
audience Of 10000 which will throng
along the spacious grass grandstand
Of the state house yard.
Invasion III Farmers
That threatened invasion Of
Kansas city BY the farmer during
tie Republican National Convention
which failed 10 natsrialize. promised
| to sweep III upon Topeka today. But
| it was far from the widely adyAr-
| tised ''flivvers invasion. Streams
Of cleaning new touring cars and
| gedans bought BY bank accounts
accumulated through the seasons
bumper wheat crop, poured in upon
Topeka from sunrise over tie
numberIess channels of finely paved
state roads.
The agricultural gentlemen were
likewise prepared to fly In uton
Topeka. A squadron Of flfteen
planes was expected from Wichita
ut the trim little airport just soIth
OF town. Al delegation Of ten more
pianes was awaited from kansas
City.
The invasion was likewise :
friendly one and more Of q victory
march by the rural legions which
had backed their fellow statesman
for the high political honor.
In addition to the visitors from
out-state, Topeka was host to nu-
merous notable callers from more
distant points. Senator Simeon
Fess, who Is to deliver the notifi-A
cation speech. was on hand, having
arrived yesterday. DIR. Hubert
Work, chairman Of the Republican
national COMMITTEES, was expected
early today. Extra railroad coaches
carrying ulSlHBulSHSQ passengers
from all parts Of the country were
arriving hourly.
Eight Bands to Play
Senator Tess, DIR. Work and local
notables such as Senator Arthur
Capper and Governor Paulen were
to join Senator Curtis at luncheon
to be given at q local roof garden
in his honor by the Topeka cham
ser of commerce.
The eight bands on hand for the
occasion will entertain the crowd
against inpatience from s to s.
At DIR. j. r.. McFadden, pastor
of the First Methodist Episcopal
Church Of Topeka, will be intro
duced by Governor Paulen, master
OF ceremonies. DIR. McFadden will
deliver the invocation, Senator Tess
will be introduced and deliver the
notification speech to Senator Cur
It's, who will accept.
The proceedings have been ex-
actly timed=tu- take up an hour, 10
meet the radio program require
n1ents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
COURSE FILTERS WLL FOLLOW ON DARING FIGHT OVERSEAS

BLAZING THE WAY for a new transatlantic air
route to northern Europe, B. r. J. Fish Hassel of
Rockford ILL.,. and Parker d. Cramer, aeronautical
Inspector ready to take off today the second leg
of their flight from Cochrane Ontario for Mt Evans
Greenland From Greenland their calls for direct
hop to Sweden. The fiers made the hop from Illinois,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
GREEK ELECTION DUE

ATHENS, AugA 1S.-The parlia.
7nentary election campaign closed
today. and voting will take place
tomorrow. Eleutherios Venizelos,
who returned to power in Greece in
July. is seeking a majority in the
election sufficient to keep him at
the head Of the government for the
next four years. His chief opposl.
ton comes from the Royaltist party,
which il working for the restora
ton Of the monarchy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
Two Die, Third Hurt
In Automobile Crash

CANONSBURG, Pa, Aug. 1S.--A
man and a girl were killed and a
man seriously injured when the
machine in which they were riding
crashed into bakery truck on the
highway three miles east Of here
today.
They were rushed to the hospital
here where the two died shortly
after admittance. The third occu-
pant of the machine is in a serious
condition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18

HEADING SOUTH WITH BYRD
JOHN BUYS and John jacobson members of the crew
of the Byrd exploration ship City of New York are
shown with three mascos dog and two cats that will
be listed the roster when the City of New York
turns her bow south on the road to the polar lands
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
WARN OF STORM IN SOUTH

The Weather Bureau said today
that it was impossible to locate
the center of a disturbance OF
slight intensity that was off Tam
pico last night, Officials said 1t
probably continued to move west
northwest. Masters of small yes
sells in that region and south OF
Brownsville, Tex, were advised to
use caution.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
Capt. Campbell's Auto
Burns Up During Race

BELFAST, ireland, Aug. 49,
Capt. Malcolm Campbell's Burgatti
car was destroyed by fire today at
the start of the 410.mile road race
of the Royal Automobile Club. The
car caught fire during the first lap,
Campbell escaping unhurt.
The race is being run over a 49,
mile course of public roads, drivers
from seven countries participating.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
| DIES, 10 HURT IN CRASH

OWOSSO, Mich. Aug. 1s.-Miss
Florence Richards, II, Of Bay City,
Mich, Is dead today and 10 persons
are injured as the result of a three
car crash. Among the injured are
Mrs. Alvin Webbing, %, and Miss
Helen Maulpesch, 20, of Buffalo,
NJ "
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-18
CLARINET FEATURED

Musician August Veith will fea-
ture the concert of the United States
Soldiers Home Military Band tonight
with a clarinet solo, "Almora." The
concert will begin at $50. and will
be held in the bandstand OF the
home.
Nogales international., 1928-08-31
FOR MRS. ROSE

Mrs. Inez Walker entertained
very informally few friends
on Monday afternoon in honor
of Mrs. Ed Rose of Long Beach.
Those present were Mesdames
C. L. Fowler, C. V. Fowler, Ed
Rose. w. J. Mitchell, w. E.
Simonton, N. B. Mercer, G. E.
Hardy, c. L. Hardy, and Miss
Theilan Thomson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jund and
small son have returned from
vacation spent in Pasadena, with
Mrs. Jund's mother, Mrs. Cross.
Phil Munich of Phoenix spent
several days here visiting his
grandmother, Mrs. Josephine Sax
on.
John Hankins of Bisbee passed
through the city on his way to
Los Mochis where he is employed
by the United Sugar Company.
&w
Mrs. E. K. Cumming returned
Saturday night from a two
months vacation in the East and
South, including New Orleans,
Atlantic City, Boston and New
York. Several weeks were spent
in shortsville, N. Y, I; with Mr..
Cummings mother. On her way
turn trip she was met in Tucson
by Mr.. Cumming and Mrs. A. L.