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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-17

Intosh. The vacancy was created by
the resignation of Howard Sims.
Irwin D. Wright was appointed
chief national bank examiner Of the
ninth federal reserve district, with
headquarters at Minneapolis, to sue
coed Patterson.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-17
ALLEN and Mrs. South
to Speak Hoover Day

: Cedar Rapids, Ia, Aug. 17.-(AP)
Henry J. Allen, former governor of
Kansas, and Mrs. Christine Bradley
South, daughter of the late Governor
William o. Bradley Of Kentucky, will
He among the speakers at the Hoover
rally here August %, it was an
nounced today by the arrangements
committee.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-17

ernoon at . farewell party in com.
pliment to Mrs. Hoverson.
Mrs. Emma Nelson left Thursday
for Great Falls, Mont, where she
will visit her sons, Harry and Wylie
Nelson, before going to Phoenix,
Ariz., to spend the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. r. Schultze
and children have returned from q
few days trip to Minneapolis.
Barney CARRIER Of st. Paul u Wis.
iting in Mandan as . guest 1t the
Morris Rosen home.
Mrs. E. E. Salzman has returned
from Bloomington, ILL.,, where she
visited relatives.
Miss Ethel Haight Of Mandan and
her cousin, Mrs. B. H. Trotter OF
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-17
OPEN WIDE THE LOCKS!

Gatun, Panama, Aug. 17.-(P)-1t
must be that thrill that comes once
in a lifetime" for Richard Hallibur-
ton, American author, when 5000
tons of canal locks were operated
solely for his passage. Halliburton
was swimming through tn, canal
when he filled the role of ship.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-17
Patterson Moves to
New Bank District

Washington, Aug. 17.-(AP)-B.
X. Patterson of Minneapolis today
was appointed chief national bank
examiner of the seventh federal re-
serve district, with headquarters at
Chicago. The appointment was made
by Comptroller of the Currency Nc
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-17

Winona, Miss, have returned from
. two weeks trip to Yellowstone
Park. En- route home they visited
relatives ct Livingston, Mont.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
SENTENCES TO

CONTINUED from page one.)
est ever made on the lower border.
In addition to the liquor three auto
mobiles and a Ford truck were
seized by the officers. A revolver
was found in the truck, and officers
testified that two shots had been
fired by the occupant of one of the
cars. but the u was never located.
Seven persons we're indicted in
connection with the affair. a charge
Of conspiracy and smuggling against
Simon Garcia. Matamoros liquor
dealer. being dismissed upon motion
Of the U. s. attorney when the case
was called for trial. A. r.. MoryJn.
one of the seven indicted. has o
been apprehcnded. Casillas, who
was IN the lead automobile of the
caravan stopped by the officers had
been convicted previously in federal
court upon q liquor charge.
The case was prosecuted by Assist
ant U. s. Attorney Douglas W.. Me
Gregor. the government completing
its case al noon Wednesday. The
defendants we're on the stand Wed
nesday afternoon. and while sdmit-
ting possession Of liquor. denied
guilt in connection with the other
counts in the indictment. rial OF
the case vas concluded AT : o'clock.
and the report Of the jury was an
nounccd Immediately ar r court
convened Thursday morning. Judge
Hutchinson postponinE sentence un-
til 2 o'clock.
Evidence was brought out hv U. S.
Attorney McGregor that A. W. Col
Tier. recognized as the leader OF the
Fort Worth trio, is an old offender.
He has been convicted in the Texas
courts in the federal court Of Fort
Worth on q charge Of possession and
manufacture Of Intoxicating liquors.
receiving a 90-day jail sentence.
Seward has also been before the
court on n liquor charge. but never
convicted. Smith. who was convicted
on three counts, has no record. and it
was the opinion OF the u. s.. attorney
that he merely acted rs driver for the
rum runners.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
RICKARD

CONTINUED from page one.)
there we told them how there we're
a lot Of Boliyians sitting in forts
in the middle Of Paraguay, and
that vexed them a bit.
Anyway. they all came around
to me, the president. the cabinet
and every one. and they told me
that If Id 20 out and fight the
Bolivians they'd give me all the
soldiers | wanted and more. They'd
give me an army, in fact.
"Well, ] didn't like to act with
out instructions, so ! wired 10 my
people in Buenos Aires and they
cabled to Mr.. Farquahar in Paris.
He didn't want a war. though; he
had too many big interests; he
had too much at stake. And so I
missed my chance 10 lead an
army"
The promoter Of pugilistic fights
said he still owns 500 square miles
Of land in the Gran Chaco, the dis
puted territory.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
WAR Said TO
Be IMMINENT
BY PARACUAY
Earlier Reports From
Pan-American Meet
Say Bolivian Ten
sion Is Lessened

WASHINGTON, Dec. l3.-(Pl-
The Paraguayan charge d'affaires
delivered identical notes today to
the state department and to DR..
Victor Mautua Of Peru. chairman Of
the Pan-American conference COM
mittee, looking into the Paraguayan-
Bolivian ~bounary dispute, in which
he described the situation as giving
rise to the danger Of Imminent
war
WASHINGTON. Dec. i3.-lPj-
Tension caused by the dispute be-
tween the countries has apparently
lessened a bit with the return TO
the Pan-American conference or the
Bolivian delegates. Representatives
Of the American republic meeting
here were optimistic over this devel-
opment.
Excitement caused in Bolivia ard
Paraguay after troops OF the two
countries clashed on the frontier
seems 70 have abated little.
Patriotic manifestations are con-
tinuing throughout livia. From
La Paz came the report that ~univer-
sity students have been holding
meetings at which patriotic speeches
were made. and offers Of support
and assistance continue to pour in
TO the government.
In Paraguay. leaders Of political
parties have agreed upon the forma-
ton If a board OF national defense.
and the university federation has is
sued a manifesto to the peoples Of
the Americas. protesting against
what u terms the warlike attitude
OF Bolivia.
The Paraguayan legation in Wash
ington has issued a statement a V
ing IL has been informed that Boil
via is concentrating troo-E and war
material near the boundary. This
statement also declared that Para
quay felt that Bolivia had been the
agGresSor in the conflict at Fort
~Nancuardia ard Bolivian troops were
accused Of firing the first shots.
The Bolivian minister. Diez de
Medina. announced that the fact that
the Bolivian delegation had re-en-
tered the conference was not 10 he
taken 20 mean that his country ap-
proved Of the Cancellation efforts Of
the special international committee.
hAf 'tHAAAAAA'f was 1HHWtAlfI
shortly after the opening or the
conference and its purpose is. IL pos
sible. 70 find some way Of settling
the Bolivian-Pararuayan quarrel.
The Pan-American conference on
Cancellation and arbitration seems TO
be awaiting the results or the trou-
bic in South America before push
inr its deliberations
The United States and the va
rious delegations here are not the
only ones trying TO avoid what has
threatened to terminate in war.
The permanent commission estab-
lished by the Gondra convention.
from its headquarters AZ Monte
bideo. Uruguay. has sent a note 70
Bolivia insisting that the country
send representatives 10 an investi-
eating board 10 discuss the quarrel.
Under the Gondra treaty. signed by
both Paraguay and Bolivia. an inn
partial commission would be appoint
ed TO investigate differences and
until the report Of that commission
is made. warlike preparations would
be held in allowance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13

ace and made public today In thu
Lapcet and the British Medical Jour-
nal. said there IL still in prospect
. long and difficult struggle"
The evening Bulletin describing
the operation, said:
AN operation on the king for
drainage Of the right side OF the
chest has beer successfully perform
ed this evening. The condition Of
his majesty Is satisfactory
Ahseess In Chest
While details OF the operation
were not revealed. il was learned the
king had been given an anaesthetic,
an incision made. and q tube insert
ed to drain the infected lower sec
ton Of the right lung. The doctors
did not say whether. rs In often done
In such operations. a section OF one
or two ribs had been removed. In
circles likely 10 be we'll informed il
was said this had been done.
The operation was of such a Sc
we're nature that neither Queen
Mary. the Prince OF Wales. nor any
other member of the royal family
was permitted to see the king last
night.
An absecss had formed in he
chest The s~upposition that this
was the case was confirmed when a
hollow needle was inserted yesterday
morning and this abscess ieces.i-
tated the cutting operation perform
ed in the evening. The object Of the
second operation was to get rid Of
poisonous matter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Make READY
FOR OPENING
/ RACE SEASON
Rails For Electric Rab-
bit Being Laid at
I, Santa Cruz Kennel
Club Track

Rails have arrived for the electric
rabbit and extra corps Of workmen
we're placed on duty at the Santa
lruz Kennel club near Matamoros
Thursday in order TO get them laid
Tor the opening Of the winter dog
racing season at the club Saturday
night.
The grsndstand is also nearing
completion and the entire field is
being electrically wired so shat the
'ourse will be "as bright rs day"
when the starters whistle blows for
the first race on the opening card.
Painters have also started work on
the plant buildings and il is hoped
70 have the first coat applied with
IN the rex few days.
Trainers of the 600 rscing dogs
that have already ar lived here for
the opening we're on edge Thursday
as they labored to get their charges
In the best condition.
The opening card will he featured
by nine racing events. il is said. and
some Of the fastest dogs in the coun-
try are carded to perform.
Inspection of the dirt track Thurs
day revealed that u was in excel
lent condition and will be extremely
last Saturday provided the weather
remains good.
A band. organized by the Kennel
club will be on hand TO furnish the
music during the opening night
races and will remain with the or
~ganization throughout the season.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13

inS election officials. and that there
are lis names on the poll list.
Charge Names Written In
Under Exhibit | contestants claim
would show to the court that there
was no democratic nominee for the
office of district judge of the 93rd
judicial district court and that no
name was printed on the official
ballot. as the democratic nominee
for such office. but that in viola
tion of law. the presiding judge,
associate judges. and the clerks OF
said election in voting precincts Nos.
6 (Los Ebanos. 8 Jesus Maria. .
,San ManuelD. IL tSanta Rita-Ci-
press), Is (Panchital, IL (Penitasl,
is tSouth Mission) and II East
Donns) wrongfully. frsudulently
and illegally inserted the name OF
-. T.. Leslie" as the nominee of
the democratic party for said office
in a large number Of the official bal
lots: that contestants are BILE to
give the number Of votes in each
voting precinct. nor the names OF
the voters. the said illegal ballots
are locked in the ballot boxes and of
which contestants have no access;
and contestants further allcge that
said judges Of election in each OF
said voting precincts in said county
except No. Ii (Weslaco) had two
piles OF such ballots. Il with rho
name Of said y. +. Leslie" written
therein and another with the said
space left blank as il should be and
that the ballots in which te name
of the said -. (. Leslie" VAS written
were used principally Tor the voting
OF uneducated non-English speaking
voters. illiterates, aliens and persons
who had no legal poll tax receipt.
and which will clearly appeal from
an inspection of the said ballots so
voted. az contained in the ballot
boxes.
Attorneys for the independent
candidates who filed the petitions
are George q. Clough. Houston; Don
A. Bliss. San Antonio: 3. ID. KIM
brough and +. NJ. Sewall. McAllen.
While no date for trial Of the
first contest has been set il is un-
derstood the judges Of the two dis
trict courts Of Hijalgo county have
intimated en- early hearing will be
granted.
Answer % the petitions by attor-
news for the present county officials
will be filed within p few days. it
il understood.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Harlingen City
Commission Stop
Land Purchase

HARLINGEN, Dec. 13.-The Har-
lingen city commission st q meeting
Wednesday night declared the whole
proceeding relative To the securing
Of an option OF Joe acres Of land on
the highway and the Arroyo Colo
RADIO. invalid.
The city had given a check for
$1,000 in order TO secure the option
but il was declared at cdncsday's
meeting that IL had h.en issued In
properly. Il is said that the check
Mas p~ost-dated.
II was announced i've weeks ago
that the city had taken an option Of
this acreage which lies between two
pieces Of property now owned by the
city and that il would be developed
into a city park. golf course and
playground.
Mayor S. Finley Ewing announced.
following the meeting. that the mat
ter would again be taken un within
the next few weeks. the city still
desiring t. make the purchase pro-
vided the majority of the citizcnry
favored the move. A mass meeting
will be called TO sound out public
opinion On the matter, N " said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
BOLIVIA OFFERED
MEN, MUNITIONS

la PAZ. Bolivia. Dec. 13.-OP)-
Offers OF men, munitions and other
aids q warfare continued to pour in
upon the Bolivian government today.
The government on its part appeared
Ia be marking time. awaiting q move
from Paraguay on the demand for
prior reparation' for the frontier
clash at Fort F~aHguardia.
Youths throughout the entire re-
public, seized with war fever. we're
volunteering in thousands and the
military authorities we're rejecting
their services. w La PaE alone 49,
600 volunteers have offered a join
the colors.
"A committee OF contcripts sent q
notice 70 the government pleading
that they be enrolled and sen 10 the
disputed territory of Chaco. They
said their lives were insignificant
before the peril which hung over
territorial integrity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
2 TESTIFY In

CONTINUED From Page ~
tn. Gateway Bridge from Matamo-
ros about IS minutes before Lieut.,
Of Police Armstrong called at the
bridge following the accident 70 ask
that officials watch for a car bear
Ing an Arkansas license.
The little girl testified only that
= big black car" struck Gonzales
and sped away. She testified hat
she was standing about a block way
when tho tamale vendor was struck.
Mrs. Walsh and her husband were
arrested in a San Benito hotel at 3
o'clock Wednesday morning after
practically every officer in the VAL
lev and as far as Falfurrias had been
called out to patrol the highways,
md search hotels. apartment houses
and garages for the d.ath car and us
occupants.
San Beniio police found the Walsh
ear. bearing evidences of n recent
collision. parked in a lot in that city
and the owners of the car ere
brought here by Lieut.. Armstrong
and +. Z. Sadlcr. Cameron county
highway traffic officer. Walsh,
however. was released later Nednes-
day when IL was found that his wife
was driver Of their car during its
star IN Brownsville Tuesday.
Gonzales died from injuries r.
ceived IN the crash about a. minutes
after he had been rushed 10 Mercy
hospital in a police car.
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Continued from page one.l
ments and widespread concern a. 10
how his majesty had stood the shock
of the operation.
ESch day at noon until further mo-
tice prayers for the king will be said
at Westminster Abbey. Women IN
rich furs. side by side with those IN
plain and worn clothes knelt in the
Abbey and joined in the silent pray
er. They were followed at intervals
by business men and government Of
fieials who had taken a few minutes
from their lunch hour.
Making Brave Fight
With q rubber tube draining his
stricken right lung. the king was
carrying on a brave fight against the
pleurisy which sent him to bed more
thar three weeks ago.
Apparently the operation perform
cd on the right side of his chest bv
Sir Hugh Rigby with five other doe
tors in attendance. gave the king
considerable relief.
A statement issued from the pal
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
KING AND QUEEN
y + \
OF JUCO SLAVIA
y y
IN u. S. CLOTHES

BELGRADE. Jugo Slsvis. Dec.
13.-PJ-king Alexander and
Queen Marie have pleased their
subjects by some Americanization.
When the king returned recently
from. Paris, where he underwent
an operation at the hands Of
American surgeons. his own sub
iects did not recognize him. He
had shaved off his moustache. and
adopted American civilian dress.
A smartly cut light grey suit.
and a natty. silver-grey SLOUGH hat
had replaced the kings customary
dull military uniform and tall
army cap. Alexander looked ten
years younger.
Not 10 be outdone by the king.
the queen had her golden hair
bobbed American style. and
brought back from Paris SIX
trunkfulls Of gowns. and the lat
est styles in hats. lingerie and
footwear.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Wealthy Former
Mayor and Wife
Killed By Thug

CARBONDAL7, Ill, Dec. i3.-CP)-
J. c. Hundley. wealthy pioneer and
former mayor Of Carbonate. and
his wife we're shot to death shortly
before last midnight, by a burglar
in their home.
Hundley. who was rs years old.
was shot in the head as he undress-
ed for bed. The intruder, who ap-
parently had lurked in the bedroom,
fed downstairs and chased Mrs.
Hundley up a back stairway. Killing
her instantly with three pistol shots.
he turned off the lights. went out
the front door, locked IL, and escaped.
Revenge for q killing Of nearly
40 years ago suggested itself to po-
lice rs q motive for Hundley's slay-
ing. He once killed . music teacher.
they recalled. for holding q tryst
with his first wife.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Former Resident
OF City Is Dead

Edwin X. Howard. "a, former resi-
dent OF Brownsville. died 1t his
home In San Antonio Wednesday aft
ernoon. kilograms being received
here by his son. X. ID. (Duff) How
ard. and several old friends OF the
family. The body will be brought
to Brownsville Friday for interment.
Decedent u survived by his wife,
who is in San Antonio. n son. and
three brothers. Il. T.. who resides in
Mexico City. and Ralph and Law
renee. who reside in Los Angeles.
Mr.. Howard came to Brownsville
in 1909. and In partnership with his
brother Z. L.. purchased and operated
the Eagle Pharmacy. formerly To-
Gated between Tenth and Eleventh
on Elizabeth. They sold out the
business in 1923, 4. II. Howard NOV
ing to San Antonio. Ihere he enter
ed the employ Of a drug firm. NJ.
and Mrs. Howard have visited their
son. II. d.. and many old friends w
this city frequently since moving &c
San Antonio.
r.. n. Howard was confined 20 his
bed here with an attack Of influenza
when news OF his fathers death was.
received.
Funeral services are 20 be held M
10 a. m. Friday at the Morris chapel
here. Pallbearcrs have been named
as follows: Active: Sherwood Bish-
op. r. z. Wagner, J. J. Fox. W. G..
Whitman. r. u. Green and Ford Lock
EFT; honorary. j. s, Duncan, Fl. Il.
Fitch. O. l.. Jefferds. o. c. nanry.
DR.. u. L. Cole. w. N. Dear, r. q.
Bryson. Sam Hughston. Or. o. VI.
Lawrence, c. A. Mammalian, Frank
Rahb. A. W. Reed. W. II. Spivey. Ira
J.. Webster. Holland Wood. VI. e. RI.
Weinert, A. 6. Gimble and G. s.
Hawkes..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Edinburg Lighted
For Xmas Season

EDlNBURG. Dec. Is. Colored
lights which have been strung across
the downtown streets to add color
TO this city's holiday dress were
turned on for the first time Wednes-
isv night.
Even the trees on the court house
auare have been strung with bril-
lisntly colored lights 10 bear out the
original plan for "a city Of lights"
during Christmas time.
The court house has been draped
Nth streameFs Of colored lights
an work having been done by +. Z.
Mcekshsc. appointed chief decorstcr.
and his corps Of volunteer assistants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Porker Schedule
Almost Finished

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, Dec. 10
Rl-Three games with Southwest
conference teams already have been
scheduled by the University OF Ar
kansas and a fourth. necessary to
qualify the Razorhacks for the cham
pionship race, will be announced
soon.
Texas. Baylor. Texas A. a.. NJ.
Louisiana State University, Centen-
airy and Oklahoma A. & NJ, have al
ready been placed on Arkansas
schedule. Rice or s. NJ. U. will have
a place on the schedule when il is
finally approved.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
REPLY TO LEAGUE

LUCIANO. Dec. 13.-tP)-Paraguay
and Bolivia have replied 70 the ap-
appeal from the Council of the Lea
que Of Nations for a pacific settle
ment Of the dispute between them.
League officials said today the Para
guayan reply recognized that coun-
try's international obligation 70 set
tie the conflict by pacific methods.
The Bolivian foreign minister ca
bled the councils appeal had been
submitted to the president of Boil
via.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13

DALLAS. Dec. 13.-tPJ-Eight
fast new planes have been ordered
TO handle air-mail traffic between
Dallas and Chicago. The planes are
b~iplsnes equipped with IL cylinder
Liberty motors and are capable Of
making AS miles an hour. They
will replace the Douglas planes now
in ne
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
AZ Degrees Seen
AS Possible For
Thursday Night

With frost predicted for west
Texas and seen as probable nearly
to the coast in East Texas, u. s,
Meteorologist w. J. Schnurbusch
forecast q drop in tempeature Of
from so to ~ over the Valley Thurs
day night. Fair skies predicted for
Thursday night and Friday made the
drop more possiblee.
The forecast called for warmer
temperatures Fridsy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
BREAK MODERN CARRY
NATION'S' d

KANSAS CITY, Dec. i3.-tF1-Re-
talistion for her Garry Nation act.
in which she wrecked a neirhbcrhood
saloon with an ak, was visited on
Mrs. Maude Wilson early today when
2 brick was thrown through the plate
glass window Of a restaurant she
operates.
Witnesses reported the brick was
thrown from = passing motor car
occupied By several men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
BODY OF YOUTH FOUND
IN BURNED CONCESSION

CINCINNATI. Dee. Is.-lF-Ihe
hcdy or 2 young mar burned beyond
recognition was found in the smoul-
dsrinZ ruins Of 4 barbecue stand
near here last night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
KNOW THE FACTS!

The Texa. Citrus Fruit Growers Exchan &c herewith report't to ism members con
plte returns for the close Of its three pools ending November 10th, 1928, show
ing the selling price per box, net perl boz, net per r ound to the growers of all va.
retes sizes and grades Also the summary of all pools. .showig results as If
all fruit had been sold in M pool from thu beginning Of the season and ending
November 10th.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13

All members urgently requested to
attend. Visiting brethren fraternal-
IN invited. Sam d. Hughston W. NJ.
". W. Ball, Secy.-Adv.
Returns--Mrs. Maurice Hugo Of
this city has returned after an air
trip in Mexico that covered over
$500 miles. She is believed to be
the first woman TO fly from the
United States 10 Yucatsn.