Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-22
Hardin Offered Another Thousand

Hardin Offered Another Thousand
Two years ago when Sid Hardin of Mission made
the race for Congress against John n. Garner he wns
beaten BY 1889 votes, only carrying Dimmitt county
and this through some late reports that could not be
corrected in time. We understand Dimmitt county
will be strongly in the Garner column this year.
SID Hardin, If he had not made a single speech,
would have done much better for he made so many
reckless statements that those favorably disposed to
him were sadly disappointed.
In his race this year he stated that he would con-
duct his campaign on a high plane, but it seems that
he is unable to do so and must indulge in a TRADE Of
reckless statements unsupported BY proof or fact.
In his debate with John ~. Garner at Dilley last Sat-
urday, among many other similar things he said:
Garner saved the King estate a million dollars
on taxes"
Garner gave Hal Mangum permit to take 2,4O0
head Of steers to Mexico. and in eight months he
brought back 10000 head"
Garner, in his rejoinder. denied both charges and
offered Sid $1,000 to prove them, but Sid's letters were
doubtless in his grip, and the grip lost.
Sid had been wanting a debate and he got it, but
had business in the Valley" and had to leave that
night so could not accept Gamers invitation for a de-
bate at Pearsall that night.
Garner Reads Hardin's Former Charges
Congressman Garner read from The Leader-News OF
July 16.. 1925. the following, stating the rewards were
The burden of proof is on Sid Hardin Of Mission to
produce letters he has stated that he possessed or
could secure. He has been and is now challenged to
do so.
!. In the Valley, Hardin stated Garner telesraphed
Caesar Kleberg Of Mission opposing Southern Pacific
Railroad entering Valley. Gamers friends offered him
$1,000 to produce the telegram. 1t has not been pro-
duced.
2. At sabinal. Hardin stated Garner had written
him a letter promising to support him for Congress.
$1,000 is offered for that letter. Garner HAS a letter
from Sid Hardin promising his support to Garner)
3. AT Uvalde, Hardin stated that Garner had writ
ten the preachers Of his district telling Of his ac-
tivity in church work, etc. $1,000 is offeerd for such
a letter written by John n. Garner to any preacher
at any time.
4. In his Uvalde speech, Mr.. Hardin stated Garner
was charged on his stationery account $3.50 for an
eel skin whiskey flask. Mr.. Garner offers $1,000 for
the charge slip. showing his receipt therefor.
documentary evidence proving his charges can
be secured by Mr.. Hardin within "a hours-if it ex-
lsts: The Leader-News will be glad to publish the
evidence OF the truth Of his assertions on the front
page Of next weeks paper and send advance copies to
every paper in the district.
Unless these copies are produced, what must be
the conclusion Of any fair-minded man or woman
Now at Dilley, two years later, Hardin denied max
ing these statements. Everyone present at the speak
ing az Uvalde knows he made them and many similar
charges. We have ~affidavits to many Of them. and
Sid Hardin himself admitted making some of them and
sertion:
HARDIN DOES NOT REPLY
TO GARNER CHALLENGE
Last week we printed an offer from Conrres--.n
Garner wherein he offered $1,000 to his opponent Sid
Hardin, to furnish him letters he said had been written
but up to this Thursday morning when " u ~ 49,
with this issue Of The Leader-News has received y i
T1swer from Mr.. Hardin. Aside from sending Mr. Har-
am copy OF paper we also write to him the following
letter:
Hon. Sid Hardin, ~" W.
Mission, Texas.
Dear Sir:
As you remember you stated to me in front of The
Uyalde post office on the morning of TUESDAY. JpIv
10Th, and IN the presence Of r. L. THOMPSON and Geo
Griner that you could get a copy Of the letter Won
stated had been written by John N. Garner n The
preachers Of the district wherein Garner claimed that
ne was an active church worker. etc. and that YOU
knew a preacher that had received such a letter. nm
derstood that you would send same 70 ms. So f,r q
mas not been received. | am enclosing copy of Gamers
oIIer I SloCO for such 4 copy Of his letter or the let
Ter itself rather. Also his offer for evidence on other
charges you have made.
Yours very truly.
II. p. HORNBY
A member in the House Of Representatives ~ Ans
TIN or IN Washington who boldly makes a statement
as a fact and if called upon for proof fails TO prodncs
T. IS through rs far as any influence he has M 81
lie j. nil and might as well be at home for vood
he can do for his people. 1
Gamers Stand Misrepresented
a letter was sent out over the signature az The Ran
list preacher at Mission to all pastors Of the district.
the letters being as follows:
The First Baptist Church
1900 Dougherty Street
Mission, Texas
Pastor. Presbyterian Church,
Harrington, Texas
Dear Brother:
am sure you will agree with me that = minister /.
justified in taking a hand in politics when the countrv
Is threatened with public officials who are opposed 70
prohibition.
We have such a situation in the Congressional racs
IN the 10th district now. Mr.. Garner, the present i'm
cumbent, has always been regarded as friendlv "a ~
Htuor interests. he voted against the Volstead Act
and while he has recently made oyertures n tba 49,
a not accept his manifestations as sincere because
ne mas been on the other side too long and is still known
% DC closely affiliated with the foes Of the prohibition
cause.
SD Hardin, OF Mission, who is opposing Mr.. Garner
IN TINS campaign, is consistently dry. He has voted
and lived on the right side Of the question, and has The
courage and ability to successfully resist any effort to
destroy our laws governing this evil. He has been a
consistent church worker all his life and has marked
ability as q Christian leader.
Between Mr.. Hardin and Mr.. Garner II ought 70 be
easy Tor Christian and temperate people TO make a
choice. Sid Hardin is with us in our most sincere e.
forts 70 make Government respond to the great princi-
pies Of Christian citizenship and I think we should nut
him on guard at Washington.
The Garner forces are organizing. They will bat
lie hard 70 keep their man in office and to keep our
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