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Evening star., 1928-05-16
WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE.

assigning this as the reason for Ieay-
ing him, Mrs Martha j. Purcell, 1914
Fourteenth street, has fled suit for a
limited divorce from George N. Pur-
cell. 624 d street They we're married
September I6, 1913 Attorney Carl A.
Marshall appears for the wife.
A1rg. Doris L. Vance, 1887 Massa-
c11usetts avenue. has fled suit for a
limited divorce from William ID. Vance,
bond salesman. 3T02 Northampton
street They were married July o. 1925.
anG have one child. The wife charges
cruelty. neglect and desertion. She is
represented by Attorneys casteeI e.
king.
Evening star., 1928-05-16
VOLCANO IN ERUPTION.

SEATTLE, Wash, May l6 LP.-In a
message received at the United States
cable Office here last night, Capt. L.
w. Perkins. commanding officer of the
Coast Guard cutter Unalgaon, reported
that Shishaldin Volcano on Unimak Is
land was in state Of eruption.
The message, sent from Dutch Har-
bog. Alaska. and dated yesterday, said
the volcano was showing unusual acti-
vity, emitting heavy smoke and fire.
quent bursts of flame. Unimak Island
Is one of the Aleutian Archipelago
south of the Behring Sea-
Evening star., 1928-05-16
REPRESENTATIVE HOWARD i
SUED ON BANK ACCOUNT
0klahoman Alleged to Owe Pitts
burgh Institution Balance of
$2,126 on Promissory Note.

The ffomewood Peoples Bank of
Pittsburgh, Pa, yesterday filed suit in
the District of Columbia Supreme
Court against Representative Howard
Of Oklahoma to recover $2,128 said to
be due on promissory note for $5 5000
given June /, 1925, and payable on
demand
The court Is advised that Howard
has paid $3,771. 80 on account, but has
neglected to pay the balance. Interest
from March 81, 1928, is asked in ad-
dition to the amount of the balance.
Attorney George r. Sheriff appears for
the bank.
Evening star., 1928-05-16
FILES SUIT FOR $50, 600.
r. A. Preston Charges w. NJ. Mac
nichol with Breaking Contract.

Fred A. Preston has fled suit TO re-
cover $4,000 damages from Walter NJ.
Macnichol. whose address is given as
Merchants Bank a. Trust, for alleged
breach Of contract. Preston charges
that when he bought the fremont
Apartments, 1907 Twelfth street, from
MacnichOl, July is, 1926, the latter
agreed 70 extend the time Of payment
OF the first deed Of trust for $lo0. 900
On the property until December, 1928.
This was not done. il Is asserted. and
the first trust was foreclosed to the
damage of the plaintiff. who is repre-
sented by Attorneys Douglas. Obear d
Douglas and z. D. Campbell.
Evening star., 1928-05-16

Glasgow, Scotland, is to have 243 new
steel houses.
Evening star., 1928-05-16

C. Heigle. 1885 I street. He says the
defendant unjustly caused his arrest
December 10 on a charge of beating
board bill, of which he was acquitted
in Police Court February !. Attorney
Foster Wood appears for the plaintiff.
Evening star., 1928-05-16
Mrs. TilIman Fathers Sole Heir.

A6rs. Jessie Moore Tiiiman Is named
eOle beneficiary Of the estate Of her
father, Francis Moore, who died at
Ean Antonio. Tex, May /. She asked
fl1e Probate Court yesterday for letters
testanentarT on his estate, which she
values at S3e .250.
Evening star., 1928-05-16
BAlLIFF AGAIN IN RAID.
Chicago Official, Shot by Dry
Agents Once, Found in Same Place

CHICAGO, May Is (P).--It was al
690l South State street two months
ago that William Beatty, Municipal
Court bailiff, was shot and wounded BY
raiding prohibition agents.
Last night the raiders returned
Beatty was there, too. This time, how
ever, there was no shooting The raid
ers arrested three men and told Beatty
to go home.
The Beatty shooting has resulted In
both State and Federal Investigations
of the lack of harmony existing between
Federal dry agents and city police In
the matter of prohibition enforcement
in Chicago.
Evening star., 1928-05-16
Charges False Arrest.

Alleging false arrest, Raymond II.
Gibbons, 2io7 First street, has filed
suit in the District Supreme Court to
recover $4,000 damages from Francis
Evening star., 1928-05-16

ruler, and other speakers referred to
the shooting OF Hanson at "a ccwardly
and brutal outrage" Speakers said
that the life of every individual travel-
ing frontier road at dark is at stake.
The Washington times., 1928-06-27
Eye Tests CUT
CAR DEATHS
IN DC.

States and cities are moving to
keep off the highways all drivers
whose vision is unsafe, according
to i progress report Of the Eye
sight Conservation Council Of
America, which is conducting =
nationwide investigation to deter
mine the extent and character Of
present practice governing eye tests.
The aim az the. council Il to require
..safe vision of every driver in the
United States.
'.Preyious surveys made by the
council have revealed the prevalence
of defective vision among all classes IS.
of the popuIation, said General Dl.
rector Guy a. Henry Loss q h.e S
due 70 automobile accide Tents ls
RAPIDLY approaching the total of
25. 900 lives each year.
ITO what extent poor vision is g
contributing factor no one knoWs,
but 1t is reasonable TO assume tnaI
some of these accidents might nave
been avoided if the drivers couiu
have seen properly.
35a5s 1L AS GGETDLkAGAp SM4<1& MAAS -
turee 81 officials of the majority Of
the states have not design pated
standards 81 visual acuity for motor
drivers Al few States have adopted
eyesight requirements with signlIi.
cant results
New York and Connecticut are
wedding out the unfit. So II Wask.
fngton. ID. O.. which Is called
relatively the safest of the larger
American cities.
The eyesight tests introduced II
Washington, are considered BY ~.
O. Eldridge. assistant director of
traffic. just az important as the
tests which determine whether an
applicant knows the regulations or
whether he can drive safely.
1--WE believe that our eyesiglat
test is partially responsible for the
fact that washington has less
traffic fatalities and less traffic
accidents iii proportion 70 the
population than any large city m
the United States, Mr.. Eldridge
asserted.
The Washington times., 1928-06-27
UOU gave
from the Start

From the very day you take
delivery, ownership Of a Pontiac
Six is an experience in economy.
You save from the start lin first
cost-inMpkeeb in resale OGltle.
You save in first cost because the
Pontiac Six at ! base price Of
only $745 gives You those ad.
vanced features usually found
only In higher.priced cars.
You ave in rpkeep, because Of
its generously oversize dimen.
sions developed by long and
pitiIess testing on General
Motors Proving Ground land
The Washington times., 1928-06-27
80 I. {. OF CARS.
TMNENT
BOUGHT

Were II not for the economically
sound basis attained BY instalment
buying Of automobiles and the in
crease, year BY year. in the number
or purchases On the payment plan,
the United states might boast
OF scarcely more than half Of its
present gigantic total Of sB.0OO.OOO
motor cars.
IN fact. the system Of instalment
buying. although condemned BY q
few an an unhealthy economic con-
dition, Ii now generally regarded
as one Of the underlying factors
II the prosperity Of America. it Is
the Marnon Company.
Millions Of sales Of automobiles
on payments certainly have played
no small part In the growth Or
m0tor car manufacture to first
place IN the industrial catek kory.
Brooks added.
IN purchasing q car on defegred
payments, he continued. the
American citizen merely Is taking
advantage OF the same credit privi.
leees as are enjoyed BY the largest
industries and business houses.
Credit. Of course, Is the very e.
sence OF business, and there u no
reason why the opportunity to
exercise this fundamental iFlstitus
ton should not be extended to the
individual automobile buyer.
BY simply dividing his sum Of
inde6tedness into 3 Certain number-
The Washington times., 1928-06-27
Maine [ Canada Line
6lll Miles Long

AUGUSTA. Ne Jnns q SEaites
proiected on : sea level plane dis
close the fact that the boundary
line between Maine and Canada ex.
ENDS Tor 610.1 miles The boundary
on water al0ne. Ochan, lakes ana
rivers II SIO miles
Al the boundaries On land as Nell
as through the water consist Df
straight line between turning
ii4es surefnenf was made ~ the Fed.
eral survey board ana Is THE most
accurate vet made.
The Washington times., 1928-06-27
Driver Arrested After
Locomotive Hits Car

PHILADELEEIIA June
when ar automobile he was driving
was struck BY q shifting engine On
the Port Richmond branch of the
Reading railway, Fred Buchse, 26
years old, received cuts and bruises
which necessftated his removal To
the Samaritan Hospital.
Later he was placed under arrest
by the police, charged with reck-
less driving.
The Washington times., 1928-06-27
Harry G. Mock Quits
Az Market Director

CHICAGO. Ill, June 27. The
resignation 81 Harry q. Mock as
managing director Of Greater
Market Development effective I'M
nediateIy, was announced here by
President Arthur &. Storz of the An
tomotiye Equipment Association, on
behalf 81 the board of directors, upon
his return to national headquarters
tronn the midsummer convention.
The Washington times., 1928-06-27

The formal opening Of NOlan's
Garage, Inc.. win take place to-
morrow. and the public has been
Invited to Inspect this modern IN.
stftution which win cater 70
service and storage In all phases.
william j. Nolan. president and
general manager. has been as
sOciated with the local autOnlOtfve
Industry for 1B years, serving IN
fts various branches. and recently
resfened as manager Of DaiIey's
Garage. He Is conceded to be one
The Washington times., 1928-06-27

OF the most capable garage n1er.
cl1andisers In the city. James -.
Nolan. vice president and s0cre.
tary. 3 brother Of the firms
president, has been identified with
The electrical industry in Wash.
ingtOll and New York.
The new garage occupies over
$4,000 square feet Of floor space
and II one Of the largest and most
modern IN the city, located Just
OF Connecticut Avenue auto row.
at I'LL 60 1l17 Eighteenth ST.
M w.
The Washington times., 1928-06-27
Builders Try to SolDe
Parking Problem

Leading American architects and building engineers are
closely cooperating with leaders 4 the autcmotive industry
efforts o solve the traffic congestion problem by Develop
ing and efficient methods to handle parking "a the
bio cities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
tribute
TO COL. EBY
Aid of Post Command
er Valuable Asset
In Celebration

Brownsville owes a debt Of graft
tude TO Col. Nell. Ely and every
man in Fort Brown for the part they
played in the celebration. Without
their cooperation it would have been
impossible 10 have made it a sue
cess" a the statement cf G. e.
Richardson, manager Of the cham
Der OF commerce.
Fort Brown provides q natural
setting for celebrations of this
character. and from the outset the
various committees had the close
cooperation OF the post commander
and every man in the post. Only
those who were in close contact
with the work Of preparing for the
celebration can fully appreciate the
extent to which Col. Nell. Ely,
Capt. Shell and other officers and
men of the post ccoperated."
The chamber Of Seere-
tary also paid high tribute to John
Tanning. head Of the finance COM
mittee. Fred Latham. head Of the
parade committee. Mrs. Frank Gay.
who arranged the nagcant. Cuban
Monsees. Henry SHELTON. Jr.. George
Lonard. and Robert Sexton. who
were in charge Of the various sport
fatures. and other committee heads
and committee mmbors. all Of whom
contributed 70 the success Of the
celebration. He naid %snecial trib-
ute 70 Ira A. Tedder II San Benito.
fireworks expert, who handled the
fireworks display in a very effective
marner.
Every member of nverv commit
tee deserves credit Mr. Richardson
said. There were no slackcrs on
any committee. Each individual
seemed 70 regard II a personal duty
70 make the celebration n success.
and ! believe they made n the most
successful W held on the lower
border. Brownsville peonIe have
demonstrated thew can work IN close
cooperation and the celebration will
70 far toward promotir~ the CO.
operative spirit n tn. city,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
Heroes of Fourth
Display Bravery

ATLANTA. Ca. July 5.-tFHHe-
roie deeds marked two independence
day mishaps in the south, one Of them
accompanied BY a sacrifice Of one
life to save four.
Charles II. Ruehrmond, 43, prom
inent Richmond, Va, real estate op-
orator was drowned after saving his
wife and three other persons from
the Potomac river near his summer
home at Church Point farm. He
dragged them TO a rowbost from
treacherous currents, then collapsed
while hanging on the side of the craft
as II was being rowed ashore.
Attracted BY screams a group OF
Boy Scouts Of Mount Dora, Fla, pre-
vented an incipient panic IN a movie
theater. They dashed into the burn
ing building and led so persons to
safety after a film had exploded, fir
ing the projection room. The struc-
ture was wrecked with a loss Of $780,
00n.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
PIONEER
Here FRIDAY
Funeral Services For
Mrs. Juana Fernan-
DEE $3.50 A. M.

Funeral services for Mrs. Juana
Fernandez, ~, who died ut her home
on Washington street Tuesday aft
ernoon will be held from the fam
lily home at $3.50 a. m. Friday. The
body will then be taken to the I'M
maculate Conception church for fur
Their services frcm where il vii. be
carried for interment in the family
plot in the old city cemetery.
Active pail bearers will be-: Steve
Browne, Albert Reed, Edgar Hicks,
George Murphy. A. Cueto, Jr., John
Starck, ]. p. Putegnat, Alfred Puteg-
nat, A. Drive, Jr., 7, Crixell, Jr.,
Jose Martinez. Fausto Yturria and
Maurice Brulay.
Honorary pail bearers are: A.
Drive. Joseph Webb, Fred Starck, A..
Ashheim, 4. r. Jefferds, T. Crixell,
Dan Yturria, A. Cueto, Jr., Frank
Rabb, Antonio Barreda, Albert
Browne, Bob Dalzell, Bob Neal, Geo.
Seaman, Joe Vivier. Frank Lopez,
El~euturio de Ia Cara. Augustine
Celaya, Jr., and Joe Bolack.
The decedent was a daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Pedro Champion. She
was born in Brownsville shortly
after the Mexican war. Her girl
hood was spent in this city and
Bagdad, then a thriving seaport on
the Mexican side at the mouth Of
the Rio Grande that has long since
disappeared.
In 1863 she vas married az the
Immaculate Conception church 70
Jose Fernandez. for many years one
Of the leading merchants Of the city.
For several years she lived in Vera
Cruz with her husband. He oper-
ated n large coffee plantation there.
He died in Brownsville is years ago.
Mrs Fernandez was the mother Of
ten children. Eight Of them. four
daughters and four sons. are still
living. Her daughters are: Hrs.
Quintin Ruiz Of 0rizaba. Mexico:
Mrs. Claduio Pardo OF Madrid,
Spain: Mrs. C~ornelia Cert who re-
sides in Mexico City. and Mrs. Pedro
Gonzales. who also resides IN Mex
ico. The sons are William and Da-
vid. who reside IN Vera Cruz: Joe.
who resides in Monterrey, and Ern-
est. a resident Of Brownsville. The
late Mrs Jo-c Cclaya was one ar
her daughters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
Miss Harrington
Annexes HOnOrs
In Boat Events

The fastest time ever made in VAL
ley waters was reeled off by the
speed boats participating in the July
{ races 1T Fort Brown lagoon. Miss
Harlingen. driven by 4. e.. Woods.
setting a new record Of 1929 on a
five-mile course. The Half Pint,
driven BY Robert Sexton. was a close
second with a record Of III minutes
and Is seconds. This record is con
sidered remarkable in view Of the
fact il was made on a half-mile
course, the boats being required to
round the stakes ten times in the
course OF a race.
In the Class Il race, in which
there were two entries. Half Pint
III, a new boat IN Valley waters.
made a record OF u minutes and p
seconds. In the Class q race there
were six entries. Miss Harrington
winning both heats. The record for
the first heat was ll:Os. the Half
Pint finishing ia 11:l6. In the sec
ond heat Miss Harlingen made a rec
ord Of II:06, the Half Pint capsizei
and Half Pint III finished second in
1928. Miss Harlingen won the
free-for-all in 1929, the Half Pint
finishing in 1888.
Miss Harrington won two ups and
the Half Pint III one. Miss Margaret
Monroe won the surfooard race and
was awarded the cup.
Motorboat fans pronounced the
races the fastest ever staged on
southern waters, and il is under
stood arrangements are being made
for q second meet in August in
which several additional craft will
be entered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05

we'll. II viii not stain. FL4-IOA IS
harmless 10 mankind and animals. II
leaves a fleeing odor that is Clearly
and fragrant.
This marvellous insecticide vas de-
veloped at Mellon Institute of Indus
trial Research by Rex Research Eel
lowship. II is a scientific product
made to meet today's requirements IN
q household insecticide.
II IA y clear. clean and pure liquid
put up in bottles with the blue label.
Many limitations are seeking TO take
advantage Of popularity gained hy
FLY-TOX. % not Re mislead. De-
mnnd the genuine FLY-TON-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
HEFLIN FAILS
TOAPPEARAT
KHAN MEETING
Senator Says He Had
Accepted Invitation
OF Other Farley at
Early Date

NEW YORK. July 5.-(Rl-Guard-
ed by klansmcn armed with pistols,
hub and sabres, 5000 persons at
tended a ku Klux Khan rally in a 40
acre field on Long Island yesterday
but the guest of honor, Senator J.
Thomas Helm. failed TO appear.
Late in the afternoon word was re-
ceived that the senator was speak
ing at a khan rally in Jackson. Mich,
and obviously would not be able TO
address the Long Island meeting. The
klansmen. who had spent the day in
various ceremonies then d~isbanded.
Senator Hcflin at Jackson said that
he had received an invitation to at
tend the Jamaica rally while speak
ing at Albany. y. Y, but had declined
because Of the previous promise 20
the Michigan folks.
Some 200 police and an emergency
wagon loaded with riot guns and tear
gas bombs we're stationed about the
field all day TO guard the klansmen
against possible attack but their ser
vices were not needed.
The policemen were not permitted
on the field BY the klansmen who had
rented il for the day.
romeo said they couio 40 nothlhE
about the show of firearms and other
weapons carried by the klansmen as
all the armed men were either deputy
sheriffs or had permits 70 carry
pistols. The klansmen explained
their show of weapons as a precau'
tionRry measure 10 protect Senator
Helm from attack. Several threat
ening letters had been received. theS
said, promising dire things 10 this
Alabama senator If he appeared.
Governor Smith also had been in.
vited to attend the meeting yesterday
but declined on the ground Of two
other speaking engagements.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
Tigers Win Near
Perfect Game 10

The Brownsville Tigers and the
San Benito Aztecas rose to the occa-
sion Of July Fourth here Wednes-
day and put on what is believed TO
have been the best game of the
season in Brownsville. The Tigers
won an air-tight pitchers battle,
10.
Both teams fielded clearly and
the pitchers. both southpaws, twirl-
ed a classy brand Of ball. Charlie
Santiago of the Tigers had a slight
edge and held the Aztecas well in
hand. The one Brownsville score
was made on a bad peg. second TO
home, as n man came in from third
base.
The game was played before a
fair-sized gathering on the Victoria
HEIGHTS school grounds.
The Tigers are looking for more
opposition. having won al but three
If their rs games PLAYED SO far.
They have made several road trips
up he Valley and 70 central Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05

For Engraved wedding invitations,
announcements and calling cards of
the better class, see your jeweler.
r. L. Lackner, ll06 Elizabeth St.
Adv. II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
INSECT SEASON
NOW HERE
Health Authorities Recon-
mend Use Of Fly-Tox
for Security

Science has
- proved conclusive
NJ IN IN that the fly il
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
AUTO CRASH KILLS BRIDE

LAKE CHARLES. La, July SIP
Mrs. Pauline Herbert Todd, bride
of twelve days was killed in an auto
mobile wreck north OF Welsh last
night. Paul Todd, her husband, was
driving. Misses Leona and Violet
Alexander and Eula Bourgeois and
Mr.. Todd were injured, the women
seriously.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05

With the season still at its best, com es opportunity to replenish
wardrobe at prices that are truly extraordinary. The dres
Isl in this clearance are all taken from groups far higher priced. The
represent the smartest styles, and are to be had in such materials
as printed crepe, chiffon and georgette, as we'll as in all the pastel
shades Of the same materials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
AUTO CRASH KILLS ONE

GALVESTON. July Sol. A.
Guthrie, II. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
J. Guthrie, died at a hospital here
today from injuries received last
night when an automobile in which
he was riding was struck BY another
on the Galveston-Houston highway
near here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
CITY BRIEFS

For Engraved wedding invitations,
announcements and calling cards of
the better class, see your jeweler.
r. L. Lackner, ll06 Elizabeth St.
Adv. II.
Paving Progress-Paving on St.
Charles street has been completed 70
West Eighth and will be finished to
the city limits in a week or ten days.
Levee street % through West Browns
willie will be the mex paved. Gravel
ing Of Thirteenth street will be COM
pleted in a week and paving will fol-
low completion Of Levee street.
Cars .Collide-Three automobiles,
one q canton, collided at the first
turn west Of the new international
bridge on the Matamoros highway
Wednesday evening about $3.50, all
three ears going into the ditch.
Several passengers in the canton
we're scratched by flying glass and
the cars were badly damaged.
The Terrace-Cat flowers and de-
signs for all occasions. Phone IS.
ADV. Il.
Appreciate Ice Water-The barrels
Of ice water, placed al convenient
corners and kept we'll filled with ice
by the Valley Light and Power Co.,
were greatly appreciated by the
crowds that thronged the streets of
the city Wednesday. The day was
warm, and the cool water proved n
welcome relief.
Diekey's Old Reliable Eye Water
eools and heals red eyes. Doesn't
hurt. Red folding box. All drug
Eists.-Adv. 90
Boy Hurt-A small boy was quite
badly burned about the face Wednes-
day afternoon when struck by a tor
pedo thrown from the street. The
youngster was in a car, the torpedo
striking his face and exploding. His
mouth was badly lacerated by the ex-
plosion and he was hurried 10 a
nhysician's office and anti-tetanus
serum injected.
Spanish. Mexican or BARRIERS Itch
One bottle Of Imperial Eczema
Remedy Is guaranteed to Re enough
Cor any case. Of any kind. All drug
rists ara authorized 70 refund your
0 il it fails.-Adv. (s)
From New York-Dan Franklin,
rresident of the Rio Grande, Incor-
norated. developers Of a large acre
ace near Brownsville. and ID. W. |
Pothensies, vice president OF the
couthmost Development Corporation,
nwners Of a 1700-acre tract west of
brownsville, arrived from New York,
wednesday morning to attend the
LIBERATION and opening az the inter
-stionai bridge. They left for the
North or the night tram
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
LONDON OARS WIN

HENLEY. Eng. July 5.-tP-The
London Rowing club defeated the
Boston Union Boat club By a half
length IN the first round for the
grand challenge cup NJ the Henley
regatta today. The time was Z min
utes - seconds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05

~ that the fly Is
one of mankind's
worst enemies. AS
a carrier of di-
sease il has no
equal. They a n
nit more I h a n
thirty different di-
seases, say emln-
eut authorities.
FLY-TON I
only kills insects
easily and quickly.
out II has h de-
sidable features as
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-17
Hicks Offers Quality and Price

Not quality at a high price, nor price with sacri-
flee of quality, but the combination of incompara-
bic quality and moderate price-the result Of
Hicks modern merchandising and heavy volume
sales Of a popular, proven product.