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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25
CAPT. MERRILL
MOVING BACK
Sells Self on Valley
While Telling of
Worth i'm Maine

Because in selling other people
the Valley. ~ sold himself. John N-
Merrill. captain. United States army,
retired. III leaving Skowhegan,
Maine. for Brownsville October 10
TO establish his permanent resi-
dence, according To "a letter receiv-
"a by G. ~. Richardson, manager of
the Brownsville Chamber Of Com
merce.
Merrill, who had once been sta
toned here. declared that he had
been distributing circulars ON the
Valley 10 persons throughout Maine
and in his enthusiasm to sell this
district "a them had suddenly awak-
ened to the fact that Ne had also
sold himself. He had gone 10
Maine to make hi home but IN now
coming to live in the Valley per-
~manently.D
H. asked Richardson 10 send him
30 pamphlets. telling ar the charms
Of this section. in order that he
might deliver them to prospects"
before he leaves.
"Sad 10 say" he wrote, "tha Val
ley Nv quite unknown wv this Sec
ton Of the country. Most or the
people spend the winter months i'm
Florida. Y have told them of thp
climate and charm cf that section
q the country and I believe that
many "a them will head that way
this year and I AMI sure, once thew
see the Valley. mo other place will
hold "A charm for them.
II have been IN Florida. Cuba, and
IN practically every section Of the
world where the climate has been
touted and I have AZ last seen the
light and am returning TO Browns
VILE 20 make MY home
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25
Houston YeggI Is
Given Ten Years

HOUSTON. Sept. 25.-iPl-Cecil
Ibeck. 20, faces a ten-year term in
the state penitentiary as a result Of
his conviction yesterday on a charge
Of assault to murder s. r. Ehren-
werth, attorney, at Ehrenwerth's
home on August Fl.
Ibeck is under charges OF assault
TO murder and assault with intent 10
rob in connection with an attack
upon Ehrenwerth and his wife.
In the trial yesterday. Ibeck was
identified by II. G. Stark. laundry
wagon driver, as one Of the men he
saw running from the Ehrenwerth
house after the maid had been truss
ed up and after Mr.. and Mrs. Ehren-
werth had been beaten.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25
Will Address
New Organization

Miss Julia O'Brien has accepted an
invitation TO address a newly organ
ICED Business and Professional Won.
ems club at Raymondville this even
ing This is the seventh club to or
ganize in the Valley. Miss O'Brien
Is one Of the leaders in the work OF
the club in this section. being a char
ter member OF the Brownsville club.
She was elected second vice-president
Of the state federation at their re-
cent convention.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25
MAILING LISTS

Complete, up-to-thc- minute mailing
lists for every purpose, Valley, State
or National. All lists guaranteed
30 per cent accurate. Valley lists Of
- women auto owners - land
owners-tax payers-water users
heads Of families, etc. Furnished
promptly at very moderate cost.
James Advertising Agency. SIS Hi
dalgo Bank Bldg, Mercedes. Phone
90
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

OFFICE or THE COLLECTOR or
CUSTOMS. Port of Brownsville.
Texas, Sept II, 1928. Notice II here
BY given that on Sept. 8. 1928, there
was seized at Brownsville. Texas,
from Manuel Nasquez. ct ais. for
violation Of Sec. 593 Tariff Act 1922
and Sec. 3062 +. s.. One % Chevrolet
truck. motor No. r 2S3l6S0. Serial
No. SIX 1906. Anyone claiming the
above described truck must appear
and file his claim with me within
twenty 900 days from the date Of
this notice. otherwise ! will sell the
truck at public auction at the u. s.
Customhouse, Brownsville. Texas,
on Tuesday. October 2. 1928. at 10
o'clock "A. M.-Wm. Neale. Dy. Col
lector.
Seizure No. S60-B.
9-i1-1S-25-3t-3l44.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25
SAN BENITO
REPORT on MISSION SCHOOL

REPORT ON MISSION SCHOOL
The feature Of the First Presby-
terrain Church Ladies Auxiliary meet
ing al the home Of Mrs. r.. W. Col
merry on North Dick Bowling street
was a report on the school of mis-
sions at the kerrville encampment.
This report was given By Mrs. G.. T..
Burke who was a delegate TO the
encampment with Mrs. George
Brooks and Mrs. K. NJ. A. Sizer. Aft
er a number Of other interesting
talks and all business was cared for
the president, Mrs. II. ~. Jexsup,
turned the meeting owe to Mrs.
Kent Manning for the devotionals
which had as their topic. "AS l Have
Lover" John l~3:S3:35. A large
number attended the meeting and il
was very inspirational and helpful.
Mrs. II. II. Wiedewelt and Mrs. T.
Lawton assisted the hostess.
NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB
Mrs. J. J.. Francis entertained the
Neighborhood club with a pleasant
meeting at her home Wednesday
afternoon, Sept. 10. The vice presi-
dent. Mrs. Fl. C. Harwell. presided be-
cause Of the illness Of Mrs. B. F.
Darby. the president. Miss Leda May
Francis and Mrs. Frank Mayfield en-
tertained with piano solos after
which Mrs. r. c. Clark gave a brief
sketch Of "The Village Of Yesterday
now in the process Of construction
near Detroit. Mich, by Henry Ford.
Mrs. Y. d. Jamison. formerly Miss
Vera McSpadden. was given q gift
shower which was the principal event
AZ the afternoon. The gifts were
found hidden in baskets Of flowers
and fernery scattered throughout the
rooms. Delicious refreshment service
enjoyed after contests. Mrs.
Geo. Gamble will be hostess TO the
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Just Sew Meets
With Mrs. Richter

The Just-Sew club, which vas &c
have met with Mrs. ". l.. Fender
graft. has changed the meeting place.
and Mrs. VIM. Richter will be hostess
TO the club this week.
Miss Maud Akers has returned
from San Antonio, where she has
been visiting for the past ten DAYS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25
MERCEDES



Announcement has been made OF
the marriage of Miss Joyce Jennings.
daughter Of Mrs. Blanch Jennings Of
Marlin, and lie Roy McClennan, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. s. L. McClennan of
Mercedes, At Edinburg Saturday
afternoon.
Mr.. McClennan is athletic coach
and instructor in mathematics in the
Hidalgo school.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25
CURTISPLANS
NEXT SPEECH
Writes of c. 0. P. Posi-
ton on Farm Aid
AS He Travels
By FRANCIS NJ. STEPHENSON

tAssoclated Press staff WriteFl
EN- ROUTE WITH SENATOR CUR
tbs IN NEBRASKA. Sept. 25.-sPi-
With almost a full dAy az travel
ahead Of him today. Senator Curtis.
the republican vice presidential
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25
X. M. A. Secretaries
VIII Attend Meeting

SAN BENITO. Sept. 25.-All retail
merchants association secretaries in
the Lower Rio Grande Valley will at
tend the state meeting or the Texas
Retail Credit Bureaus at Temple next
month, according to Miss Ethel n.
Finks. state secretary.
Plans for the meeting have been
practically completed. Miss Finks
said Il is 70 last two days, October
Is and Is.
Secretaries from San Benito. Har-
lingcn. Mercedes. McAllen and Edin-
burg are expected TO attend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25
TRUSTEES SALE

Will offer at public auction on Sep
TENDER 2Sth. az II o'clock A. NJ, stock
of merchandise and fixtures of Rain
bow Grocery, 14th Street-NictoriA
HeiEhts-Brownsville. Appraised val
ne $2015.00. For cash TO highest
bidder. For further information
phone or see Z. B. CAMIADE. Trustee
$40 to Is inc 6t-Sl49
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25

WEDNESDAY CALENDAR
Business a n d Professional
Women's luncheon.
The Two-Table Bridge club
meets with Mrs. Russell McChes-
ney at her home, $3.50.
Wednesday Tournament Bridge
club with Mrs. Edgar Hicks.
Just Sew club meets with Mrs.
VIM. Richter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25

Of The Sidewalks of New York N
heckler got into action, but ne and a
woman who shouted az the speaker
were quietly led from the hall by
police amid considerable confusion
and with the Senator protesting.
You would tear down the Statue
Of Liberty" the speaker in the audi
ence shouted. "and put one Of An
drew Mellon in IT, place.
ANDREW Mellon" Curtis replied.
"is the best secretary Of the treas
ury this country ever had
AS the police rushed toward the
man. a woman on the other side of
the hall. shouted over and over
Don't say that about The Sidewalks
Of New York" She too was escorted
out.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25
MURDERERs' BODIES DUG up

~GLASG0W.-The bodies of five
murderers executed at Carlisle we're
exhumed secretly from the prison
yard and reburied in a cemetery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25

NINNEIkA, III. C. Grnme's
auto skidded when a tire burst and
struck "A baby in its carriage on the
sidewalk. crushing IL ~ death.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25
BOATS REST ON STNDAY

CARDIFF. WaIes.-Religious or
carnations Of Llandrindod defeat
ed = petition to permit boating "a
Sunday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25
HARLINGEN
WOMAN,s q on Il

WUMAN'S G. OF c.
There will be a business meeting
and luncheon at the Women's Build
ing on Wednesday. at noon, when
the Women's Chamber Of Commerce
will hold their first session OF the
fall, Mrs. 7. S. Herren presiding.
This vii be a meeting Of special i'm
portance. as several speakers will BE
present to talk of vital subjects. All
members and others interested, are
urged 70 be present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25

WOMAN OF IS EyTCTED
SWANSEA. Wales.-Mrs. Jane
Beyan. age 90. was evictcd for non.
payment Of rent.
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HONORs SISTER

HOtNONN CIoIEN
Mrs. Clarence B. Myers entertained
for her sister-in-law. Mrs. o. r.
Harper Of KinRsville with a six table
bridge party at her home on TYLER
avenue. Pink and white were the
dainty colors used in decorations.
tally and score cards, with a charm
ing effect. Pretty and appropriate
gifts were presented the honoree.
also to Mrs. Floyd Smith for high
score, and Mrs. r. B. Chastain for
low score. A delicious frozen salad
course was served at the close Of the
afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-25

club at her home Wednesday afte
noons Oct. 3.
The Washington times., 1928-03-21
Sc
GORDON D. K.

The flank attack upon Mai Pey-
ton Gordon's record as district at
torney. made by Senator Caraway
of Arkansas, will not prevent his
confirmation as a Judge of the Dis.
trict Supreme Court.
This was the general opinion
among Senators today, forecasting
favorable report upon his nomi.
nation from the Senate Judiciary
Committee soon
The final batch of charges against
Maj. Gordon included allegations
that he had failed to take measures
against participation of District cit.
liens in a gambling establishment
at Bladensburg, Nd, and that he
blocked the grand jury indictment
OF Harry r Sinclair on a contempt
of court charge, following his cita,
ton on the same charge by Justice
r.. T.. Siddons.
Senators Deneen and Steiwer on
the Senate Judiciary subcommittee
considering the Gordon nomination
are expected to line up In his favor,
with Senator Caraway In Opposition,
The Washington times., 1928-03-21

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The Washington times., 1928-03-21
Motor Congress Told
Of Unemployment Aid

Maine Is meeting its problems Of
unemployment by starting work on
pubic improvements, according to
clarence A. Stetson. of Bangor,
chairman OF the Maine Development
commission. who Is attending the
Motor Congress of the American
Automobile Association at the win.
lard Hotel today.
State officials have authorized
work on highways to cope with the
problem, said Stetson. although in
the ordinary course OF events this
activity would NOT begin untif the
middle of the coming summer.
The Washington times., 1928-03-21
TROPHY
CHECK. on

with April Is as the dead line, Z
returns from the $50, d. b. Il. Cs
teams eu4eued il the na4lonaI com
petition cor the william Randolph
Hearst ride trophies are arriving
in large numbers at the headquar-
tiers of Cox. George Med. weeks
sixth Army Corps headquarters,
Chicago, who Is official referee.
Among the first to send their
results of the shoot were the Uni.
University, Knox College, Staunton
Military Academy, Howe School,
WaIla Walla High School, Louis.
vile Male High School and the Vir.
ginia Agricultural Institute.
The firing. which is being com.
pleted in all the competing schools
under the supervision Of regular
army instructors, is said to be un.
usually accurate this year.
The entry list this year is greater
than ever before IN history A
total OF 237 institutions are repre-.
sented in the competition, which
distinguishes the matches as the
greatest national event ever con-
Quoted among educational institu-
TOMS in this country.
"A tremendous amount of interest
was added to the competition as the
result of the sectional trophies
which are now awarded in addition
to the national trophy.
1t is not believed that the results
will be announced by the War De-
partment until May i. owing to the
ti1oroughness with which the actual
targets are checked and marks sub
mitted by each individual school
verified.
The Washington times., 1928-03-21

The Washable Printed Radium
is an excellent silk for making
practical street frocks. Is diff
ferent patterns and on light
and dark grounds, neat figures
and all over designs 33 in. wide.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-02

only be s174,s0o, and values have
more than trelbed. Both ends have
been played against the middle. This
IS a cut Of Is cents on the tax rate Of
Drainage District No. 3 over last
year.
Last year the Arroyo tax vas so
cents. This vas just a little high,
but it is always wise policy to make
a good levy and make a favorable i'm
preston on the people TO buy their
bonds. This year the tax Is 80 cents,
3 cents for maintenance, and 70 cents
for interest and sinking fund.
"The commissioners court also
levy the taxes for common school
districts Nos. 2, 10, IL, II, IS, IS and
20. The rate for Nos. ?, 10, III and IL
is so cents for maintenance alone.
For District No. IS, it is Sl.00, so
cents for maintenance. and so cents
for interest and sinking fund on
bonds. For No. Is, it is Sl.Oo; 15
cents for maintenance, and p cents
for interest and sinking fund; for
No. 20, il is rs cents, 255 cents for
maintenance, and so cents for inter-
est and sinking fund.
at will perhaps interest the people
TO know there are q tax collectors IN
this county. Excepting the water
districts, ell should be really concen-
trated at the courthouse, but we did
not make the law, and we have TO en-
force the law just as we I II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-02

you knew It was false. Meanwhile,
you allowed IL to sink into the minds
OF our good pecplt and to do what
I'VE harm Il could accomplish.
i set out to challenge ar untruth
the first uttered publicly in Cam
eron county during this campaign.
Now. that ! have established its
falsity. and incidentally exposed the
attempt to evade the issue while
getting the full benefit Of the false
statement as published, there IS. as
y2u say. no reason to continue this
correspondence.
As part Of the smoke screen you
laid down. to divert the attention
Of the public or Of myself. additional
charges were made as to the ap-
pointment of negroes to office in
New York City. etc. and you want
TO know why I have not deni-d them.
The reason I have not denied them,
apart from their apparent imma-
t~eriality (for Governor Smith is not
shown to be responsible for them.
is that ! do not know whether they
are true or not. I may have my
doubts. considering the character Of
the men from whom you get your
information; but in this campaign
we are insisting the absolute truth.
and IL would be as wrong for me
to deny a statement without posi-
tive knowledge Of its falsity. as for
you TO make il without positive
knowledge of its truth. What ! say
Of you and myself applies equally 10
every other person participating in
this campaign.
We cannot reach. deny or dis
prove all the false statements that
VIII be made. but the democratic
party will certainly do all il can to
carry out the golden rule Of this
campaign: MAKE no false state
ment: repudiate quickly any made
by those under your control; and
deny promptly and vigorously any
made by your adversaries." The re-
publican party has done manv hon
orable acts along the same line. A
long-sufferirg public would be
grateful II that party's example
were followed by those who. in the
picturesque language Of Chief Jus
tice Fly. are trying TO scuttle the
democratic party while still loudly
proclaiming their right to be con-
sidered members Of the crew.
II you folks could persuade your
selves TO that course (call il policy,
not honesty. il you wild, and also
convince yourselves that COMPARE
sons between you and the Hebrew
Prophets, the Disciples and the
Apostles, not to mention lightly a
Higher Name. border on the BIAS
phemous and are inadmissible in ar
gument. some debates in this coun-
try between your speakers and ours
might be arranged for and might be
instructive.
In closing. permit me TO thank you
for all courtesies extended.
F. W. SEABURY,
Campaign Chairman, 9th
Senatorial District.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-02
JURY TRIAL IS
INNOVATION IN
JAPANCOURTS
System Inaugur a d
On Limited Scope
After Judges Studied
Practices in l. s.

TOKYO, Oct. 2.-R-Mae Wit
messed thei Incorporation OF that es-
sentially Anglo-American institution
trial by jury. in the legal system Of
the Japanese empire. Heretofore
japan has drawn almost entirely on
China and Continental Europe for
its juristic patterns.
The purpose of the innovation was
explained to be the characterization
Of criminal procedure and the in
crease of popular confidence in the
courts by opening the way for great
er public participation in criminal
trials.
Scope Limited
The new jury is limited in scope
and the Inauguration Of the new sys-
tenn followed by a long period or
study. The jury system law was
passed by the Diet nearly six years
ago and promulgated in April, 1923.
In the intervening period many Jap
anese judges have visited America
and England to witness the use Of
jury trial, sat on the bench with
American and British judges and
studied the methods of presenting
evidence 70 juries and judges in
structions to jurors. The principal
courts of the country have
undergone considerable physical re.
modelling, 10 make room for the seat.
ing Of juries and provide dormitories
Tor Jurors held from public contact
during a long trial. These accom-
embody the latest i'm
and comforts.
Trial by jury will be used only II
cases, and is limited to case.
punishable by death or by imprison.
ment exceeding three years. Ii viii
De granted only en- application Of thu
accused, these crimes cannot be trie,
before a jury:
No Women Jurors
Crimes against the emperor ~
imperial house; crimes committed b.
Of the imperial family:
crimes connected with civil war 4,
war against a foreign country q
preJudicial to international relations
attractions Of the military or nava
criminal law; infractions OF the Ian
Tor protection Of military secrets
against the election law.
FOR the present at least there will
no women jurors in Japan. Juror.
be males at least 80 years olt
VINO are direct-taxpayers, have LIVED
az least two years in the town 81
city the court sits and can read and
Bankrupts and once-convicted
ie4ons cannot serve, while officials
o. various c~ategories, priests, teach
ers' physicians and students NAV be
excused from service. Persons 80.
years old also may be excuse.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-02
Add Deer to S.A.
Float Of Legion

SAN BENITO. Oct. "A new ami
NAL, this time a deer. has been add
ed TO the zoo, which is 10 be placed
on a float and transported through
the streets Of San Antonio, il was
announced by L. S. Boiling, a mem
Der Of the Forty and Eight quartet
which Is to sing from this travelling
menagerie.
Two wildcats were captured re-
Gently by Sheriff Luther Snow Of
Willacy. county. and are to be loaned
TO the Legion for the float.
Plans for furnishing San Benito's
part Of the entertainment Of the Le-
gion men who are coming to this
section on a side trip from San An
tonic meeting are being completed.
50 far about 70 cars have been sign
ed up here, all these being signed bv
the Legion members. and about 30
more Ears are needed to furnish san
Benito's quota.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-02
Woman Buried In
Rio Grande City

RIO GRANDE CITY, Oct. Fun
eral services for Mrs. Mariana Gu
tierrez. age Sc, who died suddenly
Saturday, we're held Sunday after
noon from the Methodist church. the
service being conducted by Rev. Pc
dro Herrera Of this city and Rev.
Juan de los Santos Of McAlIen. In
torment was in the Masonic Gene
terry and the pallbearers we're: John
t. Pope, Modesto Cavazos, Eduardo
Yzaguirre, Jose Martinez, Jacintc
Gutierrez and Samuel j. Trevino.
The deceased is survived BY her
husband, Amado Gutierrez and six
children: Eliza G. Longoria, Adela
G. Kusch. Amado Jr., Cleotilde Berta
and Concha.
Mrs. Gutierrez was we'll known In
this county and in Camargo, Mexico.
where she made her home prior to
coming here in 1913. She was an
active member of the Methodist
church in both cities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-02
Women's Club to
Landscape Patio
OF Weslaco Hotel

WESLACO, Oct. 2.-The local Bust
ness and Professional Women's club
when recently published the special
progress edition OF the Valley Out
look announcing the completion OF
the new community hall and the APP
preaching opening Of Cortez hotel
have undertaken landscaping Of the
patio OF the hotel. The club will en-
gage the landscape artist, finance the
work and in any other way sponsor
the setting of shrubs. Since its or
ganization several months ago the
club has taken an active part in civic
improvement.
Mayor and Mrs. d. f. Kirgan were
guests at the last luncheon at which
Mayor Kirgan spoke on the need
Of a park site in Weslaco. Several Of
the Service club have recommended
that the city use the lots it owns
upon one OF which the community
hall is built, and convert them into
a beauty spot. The old park site was
donated as q site for the hotel.