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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15
Veterans Report
Successful Sale

Officers of the Frank II. Clearwa-
ter camp OF the Sparish-American
war veterans, state that the flag
sale held on Flag day was very sue
cessful and that the proceeds will
be used to purchase a camp flag and
colors.
The flags were sold by girls who
v~anvaSsed tie business district and
sold to individuals on the streets in
the downtown section.
The camp is composed Of about 20
members and is one of the Oldest in
this part Of the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15
EUROPE LIKES
|G.O.P.NOMINEE
Hoover Is Lauded In
Ne OF
Many Nations

LONDON, June I5--LF-The Eve
ming News, commenting editorially
on the nomination Of rhe republicans
Of Herbert c. Hoover. describes him
as safe, sane and conservative"
News Of the nomination cane too
late for the morning newspapers but
was published prominently this after
noon. Thus far the Evening News
has been the only paper to COM
ment editorially.
PARIS, June INSTRUMENTATION
of Herbert Hoover was given much
favorable comment in the afternoon
papers today. Il was breakfast time
when the nomination was flashed 10
Paris and the morning papers there
fore had no comment.
For weeks there have been columns
in the papers about the man whom
France knows so we'll through his
flood relief and other war work.
ROME, June 15.--tF-Herbert c.
Hoover's nomination produced a gen.
orally favorable impression in Rome
in the sense that If he is elected
it presaged q continuation Of the
policies so far pursued by the United
States.
The nomination wss especially in
teresting 10 the vatican where II was
recalled that Mr.. Hoover when chair
man for the committc for the relief
Of Belgium applied directly to the
Pope.
GENEVA. June i5.-tR-Nomina-
ton Of Herbert Hoover Is viewed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15
Health Nurse Ready
To Give Fever Shots

Miss Emily Lannon's. acting city
health nurse Friday announced that
the department was now prepared to
give typhoid NEGOTIATIONS.
The serum will be administered by
DR.. Ernest Prothro. county health
officer, she said, for a minimum
charge of 20 cents an innoculation.
The minimum charge is made in pay
ment for serum used.
There were Is babies treated at
the regular weekly baby clinic held
at the city hall Wednesday after
noon, Miss Lannon's announced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15
British Publisher
WEEDS Noted Beauty

DoRKING, Surrey, June 15.-CR-
Miss Gladys Cooper, actress who is
regarded by many artists as the
most beautiful woman in England,
and Sir Neville Pearson, publisher,
were married at the registry office
this morning.
Miss Cooper's first marriage to III.
j. B~uckmaster was dissolved. She
visited America in 1923. Sir Neville
Pearson was granted a divorce from
Mary Mond, daughter Of Sir Alfred
Mond in November, 1927.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15
Slayer of Mine
Chief In Mexico
Confesses, Report

MEXICO CITY. June 15.-(P-Dis-
patches from Pachuca odav said no.
ice there had obtained a confession
from Alberto lslas that he murdered
Howard 2. Smith of Denver. superin-
May so.
islas said he had been discovered
stealing. ore and decided to XIII
Smith. believing he would thereby
escape punishment. Borrowing 4 rifle
he posted himself slonr the highway
and fired upon the American as he
drove by. Smith was wounded in
the hand. He left the automobile 10
capture his assailant but was hit
with two more bullets and killed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15
Whaley Says Valley
Beats California

California has nothing on the Rio
Grande Valley in the opinion OF
Porter A. Whaley. general manager
Of the San Antonio Chamber of Com
merce.
G. c. Richardson, manager of the
Brownsville Chamber Of Commerce.
Thursday received a card from WhaI-
ey in which he said that his present
trip through California had only
made him more appreciative OF the
RIO Grande Valley. The card was
mailed from Phoenix. Ariz.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15
Flashes Of Life

VIZ az
NEW YORK.-John Bull has sent
Uncle Sam a check for q few cents
John had to come across with SoI,-
200, 900 on his war debt, and he
acquired American securities at q
discount to present at par. He didn't
figure exactly right, so ]. P. Morgan
and Co., his fiscal agents, had to fix
up the balance.
CHICAGO.-A trust fund of $780,
600 for needy Chicagoans is estab-
lished by the will Of John b. Lavez-
zerio, who earned 81 a week as an
immigrant boy and left more than
81, 900, 1000 made in selling produce
and real estate.
PHILADELPHIA million dol
lar set of 81 bells is to help make
music on Edward w. Bok's estate AT
~fsountain Lake, Fla. The bells will
be in a bird sanctuary stocked with
nightingales and other songsters.
Josef Holman is to test the bells
in England where they have been
made.
NEW YORK-Two fair Helens are
mighty wallpapers. There's Helen
Wills for one. Helen Hicks, 17-year-
old school girl is the sensation of
the current Long Island women's
golf tourney. Recently she won a
l~ong-driving contest with a wallop of
$50 yards. All her friends call her
Billie.
MADRID.-By order Of King Al
fonso bulls and horses are to have
a little more consideration in the
national sport. Horses will have
shields. The use Of heated steel
points to enrage bulls is forbidden.
CAMDEN, N. IA male gossip
of the worst kind" is to repent in the
hoosegow. That's what Judge Bert.
man called a mill foreman who told
everybody he saw a girl worker
kissing her boy friend. A three
months sentence was imposed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15
Heat Wave of One
Day Broken With
Storm; One Killed

NEW YORK, June 15.-P-A one
day heat wave in the central Atlan
tic seaboard states had been broken
today as a result Of severe electrical
storms that caused the death Of one
person and the injury Of seven.
Robert w. Patterson. Jr, of Pitts
bnrgh. an alumnus Of Princeton class
OF 1918, was killed BY lightning AZ he
stood under a tree al Princeton. n
J., where he was attending his class
reunion
Seven persons were stunned Nv
lightning bolts during THE storn
@~hich swept Burlington. N. J.. and
two hotels we're set on fire,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15
CITY BRIEFS

Has Moved-To Miller hotel orner
Landin Optical Co.-Adv. $50.
Heyi Heyl Come and try our
Jumbo Ice Cream Soda; also our
Hawaiian Delight. Ye Olde College
Inn.-Adv. IL.
Pongee silk Dress-Just the thing
embroidered and piped trimmed.
Regular S. values only sass during
our sale. The Popular Store. Adv. Is.
Jumbo Ice Cream Sodas in the
huge green glasses, only 15c. Ye
Olde College lnn.-Adv. IL.
Typewriter and piano for rent
Phone S74-J-Adv. IL.
For Engraved wedding invitations,
announcements and calling cards of
the better class, see your leweler.
r. L. Lackner, HOG Elizabeth ST.
Adv. IT.
Try our Jumbo Cream Soda and
our Hawaiian Delight Ye Olde Col
.leEe lnn.-Adv. IL.
Be Sure and see our daily special
"live wire" items we are offering
during our great semi-annual clear
ance sale. The Popular Store. Adv.
Is.
Mrs. Agnes Hawkins. the Gossard
corsetierre, will be at Bollack's with
the Gossard fall sample line on
Wednesday, June 20. Phone No. Q
for appointments.-Adv. 20.
Extra Special-Ladies' wash frocks
made Of dimities and percaline ma
t~erials. Beautifully organdy trim
med. Special during sale as csc.
The Popular Store. Adv. Is.
Too Hot To Cook-Buy your Sun.
day dinner at the food sale given
by the ladies Of the Christian church
in front Of Penney's Store, Satur-
day morning.-Adv.
Summer hats at reduced price
special at Amaya's Millinery, Adam,
street, neal Herald office.-Adv. IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15

with great interest by League Of Ma
tions circles where TIE opinion is
expressed that il elected. American
policy win become more active and
more definite. This is qualified,
however. with statements that as far
as the league IL concerned. develop
ments Of American cooperation with
the league which began under Presi-
dent Harding and was a~ccentuated
under President Coolidge. is looked
for no matter who becomes presi-
dent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15
WEATHER SUMMARY

The weather continued mostly
cloudy and unsettled over much Of
the country since last report. Numer-
Cured within the last "a hours in
the Gulf states, the Plains states
and in the far northwestern and far
northeastern states. Temperatures
were near the seasonal average prac-
tically throughout the country this
morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15
STOP THAT ITCHING

Use Blue Star Soap. then apply
Blue Star Remedy for Eczema itcni'
letter. ringworm. poison oak. dandrnfr.
children's sores. cracked hands. sore
feet and most forms Of itching skin
diseases. Tt kills germs. stors ttrning'
usually restoring the skin TO health
Soap. 25c: Blue Star Remedy. Sl.UV'
Ask your Enthusiastically.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15

McALLEN, June 15.-Miss Mary
Louise Ford and Oliver Browning
knight were married in the home az
william Clark Wednesday. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Jewell
Matthews. pastor Of First Christian
church OF McAllen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15

HARLINGEN. June 1b4--Due tD the
absence from the city on several OK
its members, who are OH vacations,
the Harrington city commission did
not hold q meeting Wednesday, itB
regular meeting day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15
TO GIVE DANCE RECITAL.

SAN BENITO, June 15.-Pupsls Of
Miss Markoleta Elstner will appear
in q dance recital here Friday night
mt the Rivoli theater. the vaudeville
bill being the second presented this
season by Miss Elstner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15
c RINGS BELL

THAUNTO... Eng.-Ringing Of a
church bell here revealed that STAN
ley Roberts had hanged himself
with the belfry ID
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15
BULLETIN

First figure lowest temperature
last night; second. highest tempera-
ture yesterday; third. wind velocity
at 5 a. m; fourth. rainfall past "a
A1-~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15

Summer hats at reduced prices
special at Amaya's Millinery, Adams
street, near Herald office-Adv. II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-15

Too Hot To Cook-Buy your Sun
day dinner at the food sale given
by the ladies of the Christian church
in front Of Penney's Store, Satur-
day morning.-Adv.
Evening star., 1928-11-15

other officers elected are Charles
Webster. Des Moines. Iowa, first vice
president; A. ]. Maxwell, Raleigh, N. c.,
second vice president; James B. Walker,
New York City. secretary; Clyde Bailey,
Washington, assistant secretary, and
John r. Benton, Washington, general
counsel.
n Grounds Of Opposition.
Successful business. the report on
Government ownership and operation
said, requires men OF broad vision and
trained minds. whose talents and am
bitions should not and cannot be lin
ited by the fortunes OF politics. or the
meager pay roll OF Q Government en-
pioye.
"The functions of government are
specific and do not include the opera
tion Of business enterprises. Govern
ment in business tends to socialism,
and socialism Is contrary to all the
traditions of our people and to the
principles Of government as expressed
in the Constitution Of the United
States"
Evening star., 1928-11-15

way oficials rerouted Federal Highway
81 through Ohio so that it would pass
through Marietta, over a toll bridge
which the State has the right to pur-
chase. It now uses a private bridge.
Frank Sheets, Illinois, former presi-
dent, becomes a member of the execu-
tive committee. Regional vice presi-
dents elected were: East, @. p. Fort
ney, West Virginia; South, ]. M. Four
my, Louisiana; Middle West. Roy L.
Cochran. Nebraska; West, r. 8. Ster-
ling, Texas.
w. w. Mack. secretary Of the High
way Commission of Delaware, was
elected treasurer, and w. H. Markham
Of Washington, D. O., executive sec
retary.
The following members Of the execu-
tive committee were elected: Freder-
lex Everett, New Hampshire; v. E.
Sevison, Wyoming, and Samuel Eckels,
PENNSYLVANIA
Evening star., 1928-11-15
j. S.-OWNED UTILITY
PLAN CONDEMNED
Government Control "Tends
to Socialism," New Orleans
Meeting Hears.
BY the Associated Press.


NEW ORLEANS, November 15.-
Government ownership and operation
OF public utilities was condemned here
Yesterday by the National Association
of Railroad and Utilities Commission
erS.
Delegates representing every section
Of the United States approved report
read by Richard T. Higgins of Con-
necticut, chairman of the committee on
public ownership and operation, which
said that government in business
tends to socialism"
Statements attributed to President
Coolidge when he was Governor of
Massachusetts,, and to Herbert Hoover
in his speech of acceptance opposing
Government operation, were contained
in the report in support of the COM
mitteeS antagoniSm to governmental
participation in business.
Officers Elected.
Lewis F. Gettle of Madison, Wis,
chairman of the Wisconsin railroad
commission, was elected president of
the association, and Glacier Park, Mont,
was selected as the next meeting place.
Evening star., 1928-11-15
"Peepers" by the Thousand.

In Pennsylvania there are three In
cubators of 47,000-egg capacity each,
with brooders, coops and other equip
ment. These incubators are built very
much like large refrigerators: inside
are several tiers Of racks, which are
swung on endless chains, allowing them
to be raised or lowered, or shifted so
Evening star., 1928-11-15

that the eggs can be turned. This Is
done twice daily. The trays are loaded
at the top and gradually lowered as
the period Of incubation progresses, so
that the chicks are near the bottom
when they break the shell. About three
tons of eggs Q week are used during
the Matching season, which extends
from March to the end of July.
Evening star., 1928-11-15
HIGHWAY OFFICIALS
SCORE TOLL BRIDGES
National Association Elects W. H.
Markham, Washington, as
Executive Secretary.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, November IS. - Toll
bridges received harsh criticism yester-
day by the American Association OF
State Highway officials. j. M. Mackall,
chairman of the commission and chief
engineer of the Highway Department
Of Maryland, elected by the convention
as president, declared toll bridges
should not be permitted"
In support of that opinion, the high
Evening star., 1928-11-15
MISS REEVE SHOWS SKILL
Will Give Demonstration Of Typing
atY, M. C. A. Tonight.

Miss Birdie Reeve, famous for quo
tations from memory and holder Of
records for speed typing, who seven
years ago made her public debut here
at the Y. NJ C.. A. before becoming
professional stage performer, will give
a demonstration of her memory and
typing skill at an entertainment in the
lobby of. the "Y," 1885 q street. this
in her teens, is appearing at a local
theater. The program win be under
direction of r. E. Myers, social secre-
tary of the Y. M. C. A.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-13
POLICE CLASH
OVER CRASH

The second puzzle for police off
cials to solve, in which an officer
driving an arrested mans car to q
station house became involved in a
collision, occurred last might.
To make matters worse, Police.
man w. +. Davis, or the Tenth pre-
cinct. reported that the comman-
deered automobile he was driving
was struck BY i car driven BY sergt.
Odessa Hunt. Of the Second pre-
cinct.
Sergeant Hunt filed report.
stating that his car was hit by the
automobile driven by Davis. The.
disa greement. between the two limbs
of the law was still unsettled today.
Starts n Triple Crash
Al triple collision last night at
Georgia Avenue and Columbia
Road Northwest, led to the arrest
Of Jerry Helm OF the 500 block
Gresham. Pl. II. w, who is alleged
to have smashed his way through
traffic snarl
Striking an auto driven by Min
kin Lyman. OF the first blot a
quincy ST. M. r., Helms car
threw Hyman's against another
driven BY Albert Lipschutz, or the
roo block Otis st. N. W., Officer
Davis reported.
Mrs. Sylvia Lipschutz Is; Natalia.
q, and Leonard. jr.. 5, were treated
at Garfield Hospital FOR shock.
Helm was sent to the Tenth pre-
cinct in a patrol, and Policeman
Davis climbed in his car and started
to drive It to the station.
While he was making q left hand
turn at Park Road, block from
the station. the car driven BY the
two policeman came together. a
heated argument followed.
Cut BY Glass
Sergeant Hunts car had the left
door glass, running board and
fender smashed. proof, ne claims.
that the other automobile was the
aggressor. Hunt was treated at
Emergency Hospital for a slight cut
on the left arm, caused by broken
glass.
Heflin. who was charged with
reckless driving, win be arraigned
IOuays
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-13
NONINAT E
AMID R|0TNG
Rx International News service

BY international News AefVlee
CHICAGO. July Ia William r.
Vtrney, of Rockville Center, Long
Island. n. Y. and James Al. Edger-
ton, Alexandria, Va, are the stand
ar bearers for the prohibition
party in the Presidential race.
Mr. Varney, field secretary for
the party in New Jersey from 1912
t. 1919. was nominated for Presi.
dent, and Mr.. Edgerton. a former
Populist and Independent League
worker. was nominated for vice
president at the closing session
late yesterday.
The final session of the conven.
ton. at which only Ill delegates
were present to vote, was riotnus.
A minister delegate struck another
on the jaw; one withdrew from the
party, declaring it had "soid out"
brief but energetic campaign was
waGed for Herbert Hoover, Repuh-
Fan nominee. who received As
votes. and Al Smith, Democratic
nominee, was put in nomination.
The Rev. A. y. Lindsay, of
Briton, Okla, struck another man.
said to be an outsider, because the
latter accused Will D. Martin, pro-
htbition candidate for United States
Senator from New Jersey, of vot.
ing for Herbert Hoover.
John B. Hammond, former chief
of police of Des Moines, Iowa, was
the delegate who quit the party,
throwing his badgv on the speakers
tale with the charge that The
pa 'ty has been betrayed"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-13
OUR GANG LURE.
TOO STRONG
To RESIST

The line for the Our Gang
contest forms on the right!
When Our Gang Editor took over
his job on July 2, he didn't realize
there were so many Washington
youngsters who want to get into
the movies.
Fem the number Of entries, it's
appa snt that the judges in the
local contest are going to have a
hard time picking the six Capital
children. who most closely resemble
the little rascals featured in Hal
Roach's "Our Gang film comedies.
But the judges job will be sim
pie compared to the task confront
ing Mr.. Roach himself. who will
choose, from screen tests made in
IS cities, the lucky boy or girl who
is to win three months contract
with "Our Gang" comedies at 500
week, and also a. free trip with
his or her parents. to and from
Hollywood.
Movie to BE Made Here
You see, the six local winners
will be featured in movie to be
MANY other contestants will be
III IA
it is shown here, the film will be
sent to Mr. Roach, along with the
similar films made in "A other
cities. Mr.. Roach will have the
final word.
And that brings us down to the
rules OF the local contest, which IS
being conducted by The Times, with.
the cooperation Of Isoew's Palace
and Columbia theaters. Read these
rulOs carefully. for an fnfractinn
may lose for YOU all chance OF
winning the contest.
Children between the ages OF 3
and IL are eligible,
Local winners will be chosen on
The strength of their resemblance to.
the real "Our Gang" characters.
For instance, il you enter as 8
replica OF Wheeler, you'll be Judged
on how much you look and act like
the real Wheezer.
For your guidance, the pictures
of the "0ur Gang" comedies are
published with the coupon in today, e
Times. Be sure to indicate which
of the six you represent.
Must Resemble One
one mother, sending in her
daughters photo for the contest,
wrote: ''She does not represent any
Of these characters. She is q type
| al her own.
That's all very well, but this is,
IN d way. similarity contest.
keen that in mind.
Clip the coupon and fill II in
carefully and clearly Then paste
Lit on the back of good photo
graph Of yourself. The photo
must be at least as large as the
whole coupon. Send the photo
ard coupon to Our Gang Editor,
Tfs Times.
No photos can be returned.
THE Times will print daily pic
lures Of children selected TO go
/ INTO the elimination matches, which
vii, Be held At the Palace and Co
:un1bia theaters for the purpose
Of picking the lucky six. Watch
THE Times for your picture. You
will be notified when to appear
| for the Examinations.
All pictures must be IN by
July %.
| Don't telephone or call upon Our
Gang Editor Don't write except
Ing when sending an entry. Don't
ask him to communicate with you.
Now go to it!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-13
SIX ARRESTED
AS MIGRANTS

The war on Migrants being wased
by Washington police continues in
earnest. Six persons. all colored
were arrested by police last night In
one raid and sentenced to paw fines
of 5000 or so days in jail by Judge
Mattingly in Police Court.
Louis Wilkes, Clarence Seirler
Rufus Smith, Harry Fairfax. Nil.
dred Fox and Clara Liverberrv' were
arrested by squad led by Can't, r
Guy Burlinghame i'll a street known
as Green Court last night.
The police testified thai tha ,1aco
was frequented by bootIeceers
None of the men could prove Thai
they had worked recently. and u han
asked why they spent their time g.,
such places, said they thought It
was a nice place. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-13
Methodist Churches
Gain Members Here

Figures released yesterday by the
Department of Commerce show that
membership in the 40 reporting
Methodist Episcopal churches IN the
District of Columbia has increased
3,S25 since 1915. In 1926 the mem.
bership totaled 1870, as compared
with 1905 in 1915. The seven re-
porting Methodist Episcopal churches
south OF the District increased their
membership S,64O during the same
period.
Thirty-eight Methodist Episcopal
churches in Washington are valued
at $2.175.200 and the seven edifices
of the Southern branch were valued
at 81 ,045 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-13

For that business or AOriaI call rent n
ear through the who's who" firm
listed IN the announcements an sts,t -
the last page Of tOday's Timso 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-13

You'll be surprised at the ease with
which you can buy o home of your
Own.-consult tOday'a Times and Herald
classified real estate columns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-13

These charming little misses.
picked by the Our Gang Contest
Editor 10 participate In the
elimination contests. are both out
to succeed little Jean Darling. OF
"Our Gang" in the movie world.