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

standard bearer OF clean living and exalted principles
out. Let me urge you to take an active interest in this
race because a great cause to all Christian people will
De affected one way or another by the result Of this
race. II strikes me that no better service could be rem
dered than to quietly and effectively organize the adult
members Of your church as far rs possible into a Hardin
for Congress Club.
In this way we can render our country as we'll as
our church a service for Mr.. Hardin is not merely a
sincere advocate Of good morals but he is a student
and thinker and is thoroughly informed on all the
principles and problems of government.
Yours for the triumph Of righteousness,
(Signed) THOS. j. DOSS
Several pastors promptly sent their copies to Con-
gresham Garner. Inasmuch as the letters totally mis-
represented his position, he justly resented il and
started an investigation. Strange to say the letters
were signed with the same green ink always used by
Sid Hardin and bore all the ear marks Of coming from
leads us to believe it may have been inspired BY Sid as
he has an exalted opinion of himself and "s thorough
~ informed on all the problems of government" No
one else would have known that.
The Letter Explained Inspired by Hardin
The Baptist pastor Of McAllen and Gordon Griffin,
attorney of McAllen. called on Bro. Doss of Mission
and found that Sid Hardin had given him the infor-
nation as to Gamers vote on volstead Act.
Griffin & Kimbrough
Attorneys at Law
Suites @ a II. Nelson Building,
McAllen, Texas
Mr.. John N. Garner.
Uvalde, Texas
Dear Mr.. Garner:
Your letter Of June Is, enclosing copy o. letter
which Rev. Thos. j. Doss of Mission, Texas, has written
to all ministers in the 18th Congressional District, is at
hand.
also note attached to the letter copies OF letters
to you from the Rev. Atticus Webb and Wayne B.
Wheeler. Anti-Saloon Superintendents, congratulating
you on your election two years ago and expressing
their appreciation Of your position on the 18th Amend
ment.
This morning I received your notation enclosing
copy Of a letter dated June 10th. written to Mr.. Sid
Hardin by Mr.. r. ID. Bowen. and also in the same mail
received your letter Of June goth.
Immediately after receipt Of your letter OF June
18th ! went to see the pastor Of the local Baptist
Church here with the view Of making an appointment
with the Rev. Doss and we talked to Rev. Doss at his
home yesterday.
talked to Mr.. Doss frankly and he talked to me
very frankly and said that he did not have before him
the Congressional Record at the time he wrote the
letter to the ministers showing your vote on the Vol
stead Act but said his information came through Mr..
Hardin and some other friends Of his and was obtained
at a meeting with Mr.. Hardin and other friends at
Mission some two weeks ago.
Very truly yours.
(Signed) GORDON GRIFFIN
II Sid Hardin. having read the letters as to Gamers
vote On prohibition and being acquainted with the Con-
gressional Record would 50 mislead his own pastor
what can the common herd Of voters expect from him?
Anti-Saloon League of Texas
Atticus Webb, supt.
Dallas. Texas,
July 2s, 1926
Hon. John n. Garner,
Uvalde, Texas.
Dear Mr.. Garner:
Allow me to congratulate you upon your signal sue
cess in the recent election returning you to Congress.
l presume you saw in the Home and State our editorial
calling upon the people to return to Congress all the
democratic members, because under fire they stood true
10 Hel dtn o Z OFFICE ana OF the Eighteenth Amend
ment- SO long as the vets continue their fight to de-
feat US in Congress and keep our congressman under
fire, Just so long the anti-saloon league is going to
fight for the reelection Of those members of Congress
who Loyalty support such legislation as is needed for the
enforcement Of our prohibition laws.
To me the present election speaks very strongly
the sentiment of the people 20 the effect that thew are
resenting the lax enforcement Of his law and that thew
are resenting the bowls OF the wet minority that the
law cannot be enforced.
We feel that we are on safe ground when we assure
you that the more loyalty you stand by the 18th amend
ment the better pleased will your constituents be. /.
l assure you 1t was a great pleasure to me to be
able in the recent campaign to give n whole hearted
endorsement to all our democratic congressman in Tex
as, and ask for their reelection. There will be much
needed legislation in the immediate future. and we an
ticipate pleasure in the cooperation that you will give
US in putting it over.
Wishing for the very best success, 7 am
Sincerely your friend.
(Signed) ATTICUS WEBB
Anti-SaIoon League or America
Wayne 3. Wheeler.
Gen. Counsel and Executive Supt.
30 Bliss Bldg, Washington. r. G.
November the 9Th, 1926.
Hon. John N. Garner. NJ. G.
Uvalde, Texas.
Dear Mr.. Garner:
Congratulations upon your election. Your splendid
public record is ample justification for the confidence
which the people have in you.
II is heartening to the friends Of the Eighteenth
Amendment to know that for the eighth time under
national prohibition. the people have by overwhelming
majorities in the national primaries and elections main
tanned Senators and Congressman who stand for the
maintenance and enforcement Of prohibition.
Anticipating the pleasure OF seeing you in the cap
itl in the near future, I am
Yours very cordially.
(Signed) WAYNE p. WHEELER
Paid agents Work For Sid
There are three parties working for Sid Hardin IN
this district. The home Of one is at Fort Worth. an
other il San Antonio and another in Houston. They
are high-priced men a. one is a well-known writer
and newspaper man who doubtless prepares most Of
the tariff and similar articles. Sid is usually a-
companied by his manager on his rounds.
Hardin Makes Sworn Report
Sid Hardin's sworn report. file, June 90, 1928. gives
his total disbursements at $3.50 and total contrihu-
tions az 1865. OF which $3.50 was contributed by himself.
In this sworn report he puts in printing, 800; an
nouncements, $40; stamps, $50.
There are $4,000 voters in the district extending
from Point Isabel TO La Coste in Medina county and
lent, published by Cameron County