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The Ely miner., 1928-06-22

them give him the amount of space
on their pages he deserves as one of
the most important figures Tin the
light of later events of which he was
a forerunner) in the history of the
United States.
For Samuel de Champlain was an
important actor in the drama of the
making of the American nation, al
though neither he nor his contempo-
raries could have realized it at the
time 1t was just $50 years ago, July
8, 1908, that Champlain, having sailed
in his ship Don de Dieu up the st. Law
ence to establish trading post, landed
at the foot of the rock near the present
Notre-Dame-des-Vi Victories. and there
built his "Abitation." Thus was
founded Quebec, the first permanent
French colony in the New world, thus
was established New France and thus
began the chain of events which was
10 result In $50 years of war before
il was to be definitely decided that
England, not France, was to rule
America, but not until Champlains
compatriots had left their indelible
mark on this country and its history.
Champlain had had an Interesting
history before he established Quebec
He was born in 1867 at Brouage, viii
lage on the Bay of Biscay, and grew
up to become a devoted follower of
King Henry of Navarro and a soldier
in the Wars of the League. He had
an Unborn love of the sea which led
eventually to his becoming captain
in the French navy and an explorer
at critical time In world history.
He gained his first knowledge of
America as a sailor on the Spanish
Main and a visitor to the Spanish
ports and the City of Mexico. Pos
sessed of rare powers of description,
his writings attracted the attention
of the king of France, won for him
the title of royal geographer and did
much to influence that monarch in en-
couraging the efforts to coloniZe the
New world. Incidentally. it is inter-
esting to note that Champlain was the
first to suggest Panama canal, for
in his "Brief Narrative of the Most
Remarkable Things that Samuel
Champlain of Brouage observed in
the West Indies" he declared that eff
these four leagues of land between
Panama and this river (Chagres) were
cut through. then passage could be
made from the Pacific to the Atlantic,
thus shortening the way by more than
fifteen hundred leagues"
In 1903 Champlain again visited
America. He went with a trading ex-
pedition up the st. Lawrence as far
as Hochelaga. the result of which was
another book giving an accurate de-
scription of the Indians of that region.
Upon his return Champlain obtained
employment with a Huguenot noble
man. De Monts, who had been given
a monopoly of the fur trade In Acadia
by the French king on condition that
he would establish colony of one
hundred people there. When the col
onizing expedition went out Champlain
accompanied it as geographer and was
with 1t when the settlement was made
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22
The Woad Makers

The ancient Britons, we are told,
dyed themselves blue with woad. The
manufacture of dye from wOad is still
carried on, although it is not used for
its original purpose.
Huge, cumbersome wooden rollers
drawn by horses are used to crush the
nlant. and in the village of Parson
Drove. in the Fen country, a woad
mill is still in seasonal use, its proc
esses probably differing little from
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22
Explaining "Air Pocketo

The army air service says that tbs
erm "air pocket" is popular expires.
sion and not scientific term That
TO which people refer as an air pock-
et Is q local air current usually en-.
countered over cities differing In d.
rection from the direction of the sur.
rounding air.
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22

the common abalone, which weighs
only about pound or so and at
taches itself to rocks can hold on to
persons finger or section of the
hand until high tide causes him to
drown. This sometimes happens to
divers diving for these shells.
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22
That Tricky Budget

Annual occurrence: After the fam
fly budget was all Strengthened away
the other night so that income just
balanced expenses In the family's
next fiscal year, II was discovered no
provision had been made for groceries
-Terre Haute Tribune
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22
Perils Faced by Diners

The Smithsonian institution says
that the Tridacma. mOllusk, has a
large she'll which weighs several hun
dred pounds, and is usually found in
shallow water. A person may accl-
dentally fall into this powerful shell
and. be held until he browns. Also,
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22
Compensdtiou

Susceptible Policeman (bowled over
by fair motorist)-My fault, miss. !
ought to ave stepped back.
Girl-There, now! If you're not just
the sweetest constable I've ever
struck.-London Opinion.
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22

those of two thousand years ago.
: Woad has its uses in newer indus
tries, and for certain purposes it's
value still remains superior to all mod
dern bstitutes.-London Answers.
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22
Inferiority Complex

InferiOrity lies at the root OF envy.
II is the spirits unwilling acknowl-
edgement of inability to achieve as
much as another.-Exchange.
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22
Secrets

"The Joneses are keeping their trip
to Boston a secret"
How do you know?"
"Jones told me-"
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22
Before His Demise

Mother (helping daughter to dress
for wedding)-It seems to me, dear,
that Harry Is most exacting.
Daughter-Never mind, mother; we
must respect his last wishes.
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22
Misery's Soul Mate

1t isn't company that misery loves,
State Journal.
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22
Bigger Catch

"Doris thought she would not marry
her hero until she heard how much
he spent at the tailors."
"Well?"
"Then she decided to marry the
tailor."-Oslo Karikaturen,
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22

a jacket, and helps her father with the
cattle. The younger assists her moth
er. The four have to doctor each
other. 3
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22

Pretty nearly the old-fashionedest
thing is the airplane of fifteen years
ago.
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22

When a gossip says "its all over
town." the gossip means that it soon
will be.
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22
Postage Stamp

Adhesive postage stamps were in
vented by James Chalmers of Dundee
In 1884.
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22
Almost the Limit

els he credulous?"
81 should say so. Why, he believes
everything he says"
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22

Sometimes when a woman argues
the best she can do is convince her.
self
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22

Mans type of true love is never to
criticize the object of 1t.
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22

If the evening is long and gapey, set
| the clock an hour ahead.
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22
Spelling Paper

"He's a waste-paper manufacturer"
Eyes, he writes plays!"
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22

Say what yod like and other people
will say what they like to you.
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22

Revenge really Is inhuman.
The Ely miner., 1928-06-22
BY ELMO SCOTT WATSON

NE of the most beautiful
lakes in our country
and one of the most i'm
portant historically
bears his name; the
school histories mention
it along with the names
of other early explorers
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27
HOOVER May
HOLD TONGUE
Legislation Would Be
Uncertain Until
Inauguration

ABOARD L. S. s. UTAH. Dec. 81.
-tPl-Herbert Hoover is not pxpect-
ed 10 concern himself with nending
legislation on his visit TO Washing
ton. He has indicated that he sill
await his inauguration and the re-
suit Of his session Of congress be-
fore deciding IN his program. Tee
president-elect intends 10 devote
himself primarily while IN Wash
ngton to conferences with party
leaders on cabinet appointments and
to making a personal report 70 Pres
ident Coolidge about his Latin and
South American tour.
While pressure continues to be
brought on Mr.. Hoover for elaborate
Inauguration ceremonies. he is de-
termined TO adhere 20 his original
plan for induction into office under
as simple "A program as has been
within recent years.
This IS one Of the matters he IA
expected to dispose OF before leav-
my Washington for Florida late IN
January. His plans after the Florida
visit 10 Havana, Cuba. and TO Santo
Domingo. Costa Rics. before his in
uaguration. AT present IL Is regard
ed as unlikely that he will find time
70 visit Mexico City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoover last night
heard about a thousand blue jackets
msssed on the quarter deck or the
Utah sing "Are You Lonesome To-
night Let Ne Call You Sweet
heart Mister lin and other pop
ular songs and old ~fayoritcS After
wards, before retiring. they watched
motion pictures. which are shown
each night on the upper deck.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27
SCOUTPARLEY
PLANNED SOON
Council to Map Work
For Year; Building
To Be Finished
fsnncial 70 TIE Herald

fAAtAAaA ~
HARLINGEN. Dec. Newly
elected Officers Of the Valley Scout
Council will meet probably lhurs-
day or Friday night OF next week 70
lunch the work Of the council Tor
the new year. Tom Murray, scout
executive. said. u,
The meeting will not be held until
then due to the absence from the
Valley Of o. T.. Van Berg Of Mer-
cedes. recently elected president Of
the scout council.
Mr.. Murray announced that the
scout organization probably would
seek to complete it's building fund
soon and finish the work on the
scout camp which was left unfinish-
ed shortly before Christmas when
the work was stopped.
The camp is being used now by
the troops from different parts OF
the Valley for weekend outings,
and as soon as the building is fin
ished il will be under the direction
Of a c~aretakcr. and dates will be ar
ranged for all troops desiring to
spend vacations or outings there.
Mr.. Murray announced he has re-
ceived a motor from the Fairbanks
Morse company. and also has re-
ceived a generator from r.. &. Ben
nett Of H~arlingen, and that these
will be put into use n supply water
and light 1T the sccIt camp.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27
Meeting
Continued from page one.)

CONTINUED from page one.)
the state baord of water engineers
Friday. January A.. According 70 the
application flood waters will be d.
verified at a point near the east line
Of the Galveston ranch IN the eN-
IRENE western part Of Cameron coun-
ty and carried north and east 70
storage basins in Willacy county.
SURVEYS have disclosed that between
$50. 600 and 800. 900 acre feet Of stor-
age can be supplied at relatively
small cost. the water To he pumped
from the reservoirs FOR distribution
over the lands.
Practically the entire area includ-
ed IN the proposed district is rated
as very high class soil. part Of which
has been under cultivation several
years. Aside from the depressions
which will form the reservoirs there
is little waste land. aud the cost Of
providing irrigation would be very
nominal, engineers state.
A Gravity Project
The plan Of the district is 70 use
flood waters only. constructing con-
NfUA WINS ~ AEt NMAakt NNfAn Will
permit flow into the gravity canal
only at high stages Of the river.
Leaders in the Willacy county move
ment assert this will in no way in
t%erfere with the lower Valley dis
tricts. as the supply will come from
the Rio Grande al times when there
il a heavy surplus which could not
be used IN other districts. By pro-
viding large reservoirs sufficient
supplies can BE- stored 70 irrigate
the entire acreage for 4 70 IL months,
according 70 the amount OF rainfall.
No decision has been reached rel
ative 10 action TO be taken in regard
10 the Maverick county district. but
* Is believed IN agreement can be
worked out which will assure pro-
lection for VALLEY interests. Copies
IF the permit granted the Maverick
district reveal that they will be al
lowed 70 divert 2 ~ acre feet per
year for each acre under irrigation.
this TO be increased "a 2 l-2 acre
feet in event storage on the basis OF
one acre foot to the acre irrigated
Is provided.
The power project IN connection
with the Maverick district is granted
1900 second feet Tn continuous flow,
but it - presumed the major part OF
this will come back into the stream
and be available for irrigation. The
intake for the project is located in
Kinney county about - miles ABOVE
Eagle Pass. The water for the pow
err plant will be taken put at this
point. the plant 10 be located on the
Rio Grande about % miles below the
intake where the returning water
viii have a drop Of approximately n
feet 10 the bed Of the stream.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27
Ferber Novel Is
Well Filmed In
Arcadia Talkie

Cinema fare a. human and al en-
crossing as life itself il being shown
az the Arcadia theatcr and receiving
the highest plaudits from the largest
audiences gathered IN months at this
popular playhouse.
Ii Is Fox Films Mother Knows
Best. adapted from Edna Ferber's
widely read and generally discussed
story Of the same name, dealing with
the career 81 a child Of the stage. her
rise 20 the heights largely due TO the
skiilful management Of her mother
and the realization Of that mother
that she no longer is able TO control
the girl when she finds that her
girl raw what every women is en-
titled to-love.
Mother Knows Best" aside from
being one OF the most human docu-
meuts ever screened. is notable for
the brilliant portrayals of "Sally."
the daughter, by Madge Bellamy, re-
v~ealing a hitherto concealed flare for
emotional drama; MA Quail" a
memorable portrayal by the inimit-
able Louise Dresser. the excellent
performance By Barry Norton and
the directorial work Of John Bly,
stone.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27
TAX REFUND
CONTINUED from PAGE one.)

Continued from page one.)
~ .he total and that If settlements
on additional claims were made on
tho same basis that corporations
would be returned almost $500 600 900
more.
Other refunds included:
Frceport Texas Co, New York,
Si73.s70.
State az Texas. first district: NJ. ~.
Anderson. Houston. S5S.37S, Benia-
min Clayton. Houston. S33.30s. Mrs.
Julia s. Clayton. Houstos. $50. ISL;
Mrs. Susan n. Clayton, Houston,
S27.TSl: vi. l.. Clayton. Houston.
Houston. S36.547: Joske Brothers
Company. san Antonio. s5s.5ll;
Kirby Lumber Company, Houston,
S37.Tl2: Texas Company. Houston
SI.33f.507: san Antonio Water sup
hin Company. OPS Planter Building.
81. Louis. Mo. S62.7 0f; Wier Long
Leaf Lumber Company, Houston.
S9s.l77. /,
Texas. second district: Texas and
Pacific Railway Company. Dallas
sl93.-36.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27
Baylor College
Head In Valley
Especial 70 The HcraIdD


SAN BENiTO. Dec. 2T--Ar clah-
crate program for the entertainment
% DR.. J. Il. Hardy. president NY Bay
Tor college. Bolton. and who arrived
TN the Valley today. is being carried
out. with a banquet tonight as ihr
climax.
Dr. Hardy arrived early todHv.
stopped NJ San Bcnito. ard then went
on 70 Brownsville. Tie expected tu
visit several sections or the VALLEY
tonight. when ~ will he the guest
~ horJr "a a banquet ar Baylor stu
dents and former students at ON
Storewali Jackson hotel.
Miss Alberta Brown, n San
nito student az Baylor college I
year, will be toastmistrcss nt
banquet.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27
Bryan Hopper Is
Buried Wednesday

Bryan Hopper. 70. who died az his
residence in West Brownsville Tues
day after a long period Of illness,
was buried in the Buena Vista GEM
etery Wednesday afternoon. Funeral
services were held az 4 p. ~. from
the Hinkley chapel with Rev. Il. q.
Macintosh Of the piscopal church
officiating.
Hopper. a native or H~opkinsville,
Ky. had lived in Brownsville for the
past 20 years. lie is survived by
four sisters. Misses Carrie and Betty
Hopper. and Mrs. Sue Robertson. all
Of this city. and Mrs. }. n. Scales Of
San Gabriel. Calf. VIII Hopper. n
brother. died here about a year ago
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27

honds that have been issued in the
eounty for road work. "A port u
the only thing that will give US re-
lief from existing rates" he deciar-
ed. .
Mr.. Anderson spoke briefly Of
some Of the engineering phases Of
TIC different projects, expressing the
belief that the Brownsville channel
AZ this time u not feasible, and will
not prove a sound investment, and
declaring that the Valley will find
III difficult 20 support one port. and
that one near the ocean. instead Of
iS miles away from III lie expressed
himself IN favor NJ the bond issue
and district.
Mr.. Crawford III bringing the
meeting to a close pleaded with all
% those present 70 continue the
work for the election until the day
that the issue IS passed on.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27

13, according to Lieut.. Of Police John
Armstrong.
Practically all placed in the city's
hooscgow were charged with drunk
crncSS.
We're having a pretty fair bust
ness" Armstrong said. The ma
iority OF our customers are put In
at night ard released in the morn
ing. In that way We only have 10
serve them one meal and this makes
IN light on the city"
The breakfast menu consists of
hot biscuits and coffee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27
VALLEY ~RRISTOLPHONE
FIRST IN ALL TEXAS

SAN BENlT0. Dee. 27.-The Bris-
iolphone sound moving picture equip
ment Installed in the Rivoli thcater
here IS the first Bristolphone ~ the
state. according o. an article IN a
movie trade magazine. copy or which
was received here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27
Cut Freight
How Doctors Treat
Colds and the Flu

all. No salts. no nausea nor the
slightest interference with your
eating. work or pleasure. Next
morning vonr cotd has vanished,
your system Is thoroughly rutiilea
and you are feeling fine with =
hearty appetite for breakfast Eat
what you pleate-ro danger.
Get \ family package. containing
full directions. only 35 cents ~
snv drug ttcre.-Ady.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27
PUNCH?

Advertisements must have punch"
and the correct appeal to show salts
factory results. DO yours induce
ACTION? Competition IN advertis-
ing demands that 1t be prepared by
professionals. This Agency is en-
gagged in the PRACTICE of advertis-
Ing -composed Of men with expert
nee and a thorough knowledge OF
Valley markets and media. Let US
help you prepare your budget aud
plan a campaign for RESULTS.
James Advertising Agency. Inc. Hi
Galgo Bank Bldg. Mercedes. Phone
500. "a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27
LETTER-CRAPHS

You can reproduce tipping. wit
or drawing with this new Eota'
Lctter-graph. Accommodates a,
size sheet from post card size 20
Is. Requires no experience or IS
TO operate. As easy az writing OF
typewriter. Ard IL is the low
priced-only $685.. Phone 5
collect. Delta Office Furniture &.
Harrington. n
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27

To break 10 a cold overnight or
70 cut short an attack OF grippe.
influenza. sore throat or tonsilitis.
physicians aud druggists are nov
recommending Calotsbs, the puri-
fled and refined calomel compound
tablet that gives you the effects Of
caiomsl ard salts combined. with
out TIE unpleasant effects or either.
One or two Cslctsbs az bedtime
with 4 swallow or w~ster--thst's
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27
Customers
Booked at Civ
Jail Since 18th

Twentyone "customersr have en-
loved the hospitality Of the new city
Jail. constructed on the second floor
Of the old central fire station. since
il was officially opened. December
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27
MEXICO TRAIN
CRASH KILLS
Engine Falls in Abyss
Off Burned Bridge;
Many Injured

MEAlSO CITY. Dee. 21.@lPi-Dfs-
patches from Chihuahua state that
W trainmen were killed and Cover
nor Marcelo Caraveo Of the State OF
'hihuahua and a number Of Others
we're injured when a train was
wrecked. The locomotive plunged
INTO an abyss when il passed over
? bridge the supports Of which had
been weakened by a fire.
Governor Caravco, General Ferret
IA, chief of military operations in
the state and about 100 other prom
lnent citizens were returning from
the opening Of the Kansas CITY. Mex
lce and Orient railroad link between
Chihuahua and Ojinaga on Sunday
Nnen the wreck occurred.
Those killed were Francisco Rodri-
rucz, fireman, and Manuel Gambia.
q trainman.
Governor Caraveo suffered a lac
Grated face and his condition was
not regarded as serious. Francisco
'ordero, president Of the Chihuahua
state supreme court, was renortri
today TO be in a critical condition
from injuries. Liborio Scijas. as
sistant superintendent 81 the rail-
road, was gwen immediate attention
~ the scene Of the wreck when ID
vas round necessary 70 amputate
the toes on both his feet.
others injured included the dep
uty, a. Chavez. r. SANCHEZ Fraus-
tr", state treasurer; Jose Almeida.
and Manuel Rivero Micr.
One dispatch said that Fosendo
Sandoval was arrested and claimed
that four armed men forced him 10
burn the bridge supports.
Another report was that tho wreck
was the result Of an act Of a mad
man. He was stated to have told
railroad officials that he was cold
and started a fire under the bridge
70 keep warm and when the bridge
caught fire. he let il burn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27

Los ANGLES-Thc will OF Fred
Thomson. who made hundreds Of
thousands annually as a cowboy ii
the screen. ieaves his widow. Frances
Marion. scenario writer. only love
and affection By her request. becau e.
she is already provided with suff,-
cicnf funds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27

RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL
SAN BENIT0. Dec. 27.-Ohn Toll
lins has returned to his home after
undergoing an operation recently.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27

Building Characterization work
on the new home which Iii. r.. Bar
reda y building az Seventh and
Washington streets has been com
plcted. and the erection Of the walls
will soon be started. This home.
which will DO built Of holslw tile
and s%tucco. will be erected al an
approximate cost Of $4,000. II will
be a two story residence, built In
Spanish style.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27

Dfckey's Old Reliable Eye Water
eools. heals and strengthens sore,
weak. tired eyes. All druggists CSC.
Adv. 10
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27

To Widen Street-Work on the
widening OF Elizabeth street from
the Model Laundry to the state high
way is in progress. City officials
state that the street will be widcned
ten feet along this quarter-mile
street and will then be paved. The
scarcity OF buildings and homes and
the absence Of curbinE along the
north side OF this part Of Elizabeth
street will make this work much
simpler than On any sther part Of
the street, according 10 those In
charge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27

Paving Complete-Finishing touch
IS on the new pavement which has
Just been laid on Eleventh street be-
tween Monroe and Van Buren, streets
were being made today. and paving
officials stated that the street
would be opened for traffic Friday
morning. This street leads TO the
Rio Grlnde Railways passenger and
freight station on Eleventh street
and IS expected 10 be Of great help
TO people using the 1T. Isabel train.
Heretofore the street was practically
impossible in wet weather.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27

Spanish. Mexican or Ia. hers Itch
One bottle OF Imperial Eczems
..emedy is guaranteed to Re enough
for any case. OF any kind. All drug
gists ars authorized TO refund your
r IL IL fails.-Adv. (s)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-27
CITY BRIEFS

New Building If the old
building AZ the intersection Of Flew
enth and jefferson streets Is nearing
completion. and work on the new
structure to be erected in its place
is expected 10 be starte' early IN
January. according to men in charge
Of this work. The building Is owned
By Antonio Barreda and will be used
for his store. It Will be hvilt Of
brick and will be ne story IN
height.