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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-12
RETAILERS TO
HOLDBANQUET
Harlingen Association
To Elect Officers
Wednesday
Especial to The Herald)

HARLlNGEN, June 12.-Practicaily
all Harrington merchants are expected
70 gather az the annual banquet Of
the Retail Merchants association
here Wednesday at noon., according
to the officers OF the organization.
At that time the annual election
will be held. the annual report Of the
secretary, Mrs. Mary Moses, will be
given, and a number Of other bust
ness matters will be discussed.
The officers are to be elected from
among the directors, who are beng
selected now by mail ballot, the di-
rectors to be announced at the ban
quet. The directors will then retire
and elect officers.
The fourteen names proposed for
places on the board Of directors. from
which seven will be selected, are
III. l.. Starncs, who Is now president
Of the organization, II. @. Jackson,
p. NJ. Holland. A. J. Bowen. W. T.
Garrison. A. A. Kimmel, r. A. Shell
ton. Carl r. Bolch, Sam Foster,
Walker Austin. Wayne Sudderth, III.
II. Hardin, VIM. Waterman, and
Howard Turney.
The report of the organization
which is to be given by Mrs. Moses
shows a general increase IN the &C
tivity Of the Harlingen Retail Mer-
chants organization during the year.
Mrs. W. &. Gilbert, assistant secre-
tary, will report on the state conven-
ton. which she attended as a dele
gate from the local organization.
IL is expected that announcement
will be made at the meeting that ar
engagements have been completed to
send Mrs. Moses to the national con-
vention in Kansas City, as a delegate
from the local organization. which il
affiliated with the national.
Among the speakers at the meeting
will be Homer Maxwell. attorney for
the association. who will talk on gar
%nisheeing accounts, and on checks
and checking accounts.
Victor Mertz Of San Benito, a di-
rector in the state organization, is
scheduled to speak on retail merchant
loan companies. and Myron +. Ward,
secretary Of the Harlingen Chamber
of Commerce, will talk OF the develop
ment Of Harlingen as a trade center.
b. M. Holland will talk or Credit
the Hub Of Business"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-12
IN GRID SCHOOL

SAN BENITO, June 12.-Five To-
cal boys have signed up in the foot
ball school which Is to be conducted
at Harlingen by Gerald Mann and
ether football stars, il was an
nounced here. The five boys are
Allan Bowie. Phil Brady, Fred
Booth Jr.. Borne Brooks and Benney
McNilliams.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-12
OIL PRODUCTION STEADY

TULSA. Okla, June 12.-(Pl-Oil
production in the United States re-
manned practically steady during
the week ending June 9. with q gain
of only ia barrels for the entire
country the Oil and Gas Journal
will say today. The gain was in
heavy crude. as there was a decrease
of 2,716 barrels of light oil.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-12

BUFFALO, N. Y.-Americans are
drinking more-milk. Consumption
Eas increased 23.6 per cent in six
wears. the national dairy council has
feen informed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-12
Sugar Cane Fodder
Is Tested in Cuba

u.vANA.-(P1-If final tests now
conducted by the Cuban gov
fs.nsr prove satisfactory and the
ffnnsrts Of the culled sugar cane
IT, suitable to cattle feed the
prs. ~ane industry will have util-
tps every part Of the stalk.
izee -rt;on Of the sugar zane
N-sn-or cull-for the manu-
49, ~ cattle fodder is under
tas'.s and being tested.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-12
Flashes of Life
(By The Associated Press)

ALBANY, N. Y.-The states most
prominent radio fan has installed a
new set in order to be sure OF
catching everything picked up by
mikes at Kansas City and Houston,
His name IS Smith.
SUPERIOR, visit would he
easy for Mr.. Coolidge to address the
delegates assembled at Kansas City
fkom alongside the Brule river or
Potomac. Telephone lines and
stations in broadcasting chains could
be hooked up quickly.
NEW YORK-Millie Gade Corson
axnd Ethelda Bleibtrey have been
irched for swimming. They got
themselves arrested on purpose in
order to test an ordinance which
forbids swimming in city parks. They
took a plunge in a disused reservoir
n central park which sundry folks
y1sh turned into a swimming pool.
WAYNESBURG. Pa. - Call any
time day or night and get married
fsr nothing. George L. Zimmerman,
;sstice OF the peace, extends an in
Sitation. His fee will be returned
al a wedding present.
NEW WORKINGS Barbara Hatch.
seciety girl, is 10 help Mr.. Ziegfeld
~lorify. She has signed a contract
= appear in the chorus. Her bronze
tair is unbobbed. She does not
drink or smoke.
RrTFFALO, NJ. Y.-Americans are
1~;nking more-milk. Consumption
Fss increased 23.6 per cent in six
~ssrs. the national dairy council has
heen informed
NFW YORK.-The Rev. Thomas
Whelpley is a Presbyterian min
;.tsr BY day and q taxi driver By
r,~ht. His purpose is to learn more
ssent New Workers, the better to
ssfrnd TO their spiritual needs. He
- found that sometimes the big
80. III comes froms a chorus girl
ss~s sometimes a banker with a Park
a~snre residence gives a nickle.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-12
AMI o r

SAN BENITO. June l2.-The
earlier closing hour Of local banks
became effective Monday Of this
week, the banks closing now at 3
O'Clock Hnstead or &. as formerly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-12
A Statement to the Public by L. w. Baldwin, President of I
MISSOURI PACIFIC LINES
"The Refinement
OfSeyUice"

Incorporation" and phrases like mutual
= understanding and helpful appreciation" have vir-
tually taken on new meanings in recent years. Where
formerly they were merely words, now they are alive,
vibrant with distinctive application. Service" especial
ly has come to be the watchword-the slogan-and, in
many instances, virtually the religion Of aggressive civic
and industrial Institutions. Cynical writers may jeer and
Jbe at Rabbits and "Rotarians" but, nevertheless, it IS a
fact that we have in the last ten years approached closer
than ever before, to a practical application of the Golden
Rule.
The Missouri Pacific Lines was one Of the first OF the
great industrial institutions in America to recognize this
great truth and apply it in daily usage. The entire per-
sonnet OF the Missouri Pacific Lines army-6O,OO0s strong
has won the admiration Of the whole country as a re-
suit of the honest, untiring, constant effort to provide ade-
quate, dependable and satisfactory SERVICE.
Having been one of the pioneers in the development
OF the new era Of Y this organization now IS
blazing a new trail along the path of PROGRESS. This
new movement can be and also is expressed in a single
word-"REFINEMENT."
The travelling and shipping public is learning that a
thing like railroad transportation, or service, can be re-
fined And when an army of 10000 determined people
move on a given objective with a fixed determination
there can be no question regarding the result.
This is the explanation of the smoothly handled pas
senger trains on the Missouri Pacific Lines. It accounts
for the unusual and distinctive dining car service on our
trains and it also accounts for the innumerable little cour-
NA NSNIN ~ = IL
tic Lines men and women everywhere-on trains. at
ticket windows, in offices and on the telephone. 1t &C
counts tor the absence of unnecessary noises, SO far as
they can be eliminated, in the vicinity of sleeping cars at
night in Missouri Pacific yards and stations.
Admittedly the Missouri Pacific is profiting as a re-
suit OF this REFINEMENT that is a part of all Missouri
Pacific Service. But our greatest reward is the knowl-
edge that, as a result Of our efforts, a tourney has been
made more pleasant and comfortable, or a shipment of
freight has been handled to the satisfaction Of and fire.
0UPntIW PtfP than Xrac aynarfa1 h. Il 11s1~~.
ceiver.
Time is working great changes in all things, includ-
ing railroad transportation service. The one thing that
is not changing is the determination Of the Missouri Pa
cfc Lines organization to be Of greatest possible service,
and the sincerity of the Holiday Greetings and Good
Wishes extended to all Of our patrons and friends BY ev-
cry individual in the Missouri Pacific Lines family.
I solicit your cooperation and support.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-14
PUBLICITY IS NOT HO0VER'S POLICY
Candidate Pictured as Summing
 the Spotlight

Stanford University, Cal, Aug. If R,-Herbert Hoover dislikes the spotlight. He is uncomfortable when pointed out and stared at. and it irks him to be the exposure of d thousand eyes.
 To those who stand near him in crowds it is sometimes evident that he is uncomfortable when he is the center of attention and that he sometimes make an effort 10 main- tain his serenity of manner.
 As he sat in the bow of a ferry boat crossing San Francisco Bay re- gently. with a bank of faces turn- ing with his every move, and the small, irritating clicks of cameras on all sides, quick little jerk of his big body occasionally would be- tray his annoyance or sidelong flash from his keen blue eyes. his impatience.
 It is on fishing trips, perhaps, that the unacceptable retinue of the pres idential candidate is most irksome. since to him fishing is d real art and philosophy.
 On the trip to the Sierras two weeks ago, he stood one day in his huge rubber boots. thigh deep Tn d faNorite trout stream, A dramatic moment had arrived. semi-saered to  any true tisherman-Wh hen trout in a deep pool was watching his bait. almost ready to strike. Then, splash wen tripods in the stream and the brittle click of cameras broke the forest stiffness. Not a word from the fisherman, but the lines deepened on his face as he stalked off down stream.
 To the stWnger the difficulty Hoover has ill getting accustomed to the spotlight is at first glance surprising. since In years ago his already was d world known name. ,, His friends, however, find it readily comprehensive.
 They explain that in every great enterprise he has engaged he invar- iably has remained in the back 1 ground. He was the chief" always,
New Britain herald., 1928-08-14
LOUIS TRACY PASSES
Noted English Novelist and Journal ist Dies At His Home Near Ash ford, Kent, England.

London, Aug, II UP)-Thc death of Louis Tracy, novelist and journal ist. at his home in Sellendgc, near Ashford, Kent, was announced to- day.
 The cause of death was not given.
 Louis Tracy was born in Liver- pool. England, on March IS, 1863 He was prolific writer and his works of fiction were extremely popular in the United States as well as Europe. "The Wheel O. Fortune" and "The Pillar of Light" early works, were widely read. Other books included "Thc Final War Rainbow Island" "Waifs of Cir cumstance.' "The Red Year." "The Message" "'rhe Only Way" "The Day of Wrath" "'rhe Park Lane Mystery" "'rhe Turning Point" The Black Cat" and "Tho Woman in the Case" the last named being published in 1927.
 Tracy travelled widely in India and the United States. During the war he was attached to the British war mission in this country and wrote and lecturcd widely on the war In 1921 he collected thousands Of dollars here for tho rest oration of Westminster Abbey. At various times he was on the editorial steFs oi newspapers, including the London Times and Daily Mail.
 He was a member of the Iotos club in New York.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-14

the ultimate authority whose hand and thought were felt by the least of his subordinates. But he seldom was seen.
 Now, however. he must step out on the stage in person. He can no longer only direct. He must be seen. he must speak directly to his pub lie. because for them an actual per sonality.
 While campaigning is no new thing to him. heretofore he was campaigning for others. not him. self. He has espoused causes and fought for them. sinking himself in the organization he led.
 Now. however. he is fighting not only for the republican party, but for himself as a candidate for of flee. That, his intimates say. is one of the hardest things that he could have to do. He instinctively with draws from the idea of thrusting himself forward or letting others push him to the front of the scene. Hoover's friends recall that even when King Albert offered him prac- tically any title in the gift of the kingdom for his work in Belgium relief, he only scowled and chewed on his cigar. a common sign that he is embarrassed, and answered al- most gruffly;
 T don't want any title. sir. Don't call me anything but a friend of the Belgian people,"
 So King Albert had engraved a special medal for Herbert Hoover, Friend of the Belgian People"
New Britain herald., 1928-08-14
HEARING ON MONDAY
This is Day Set For Taking Testi- nlOny on BostSn's Brick bottom" Liquor Blockade Cases.

Boston, Aug. IA NP)-Hearing will be held in Suffolk superior court here Monday oil Attorney William k. Scharton's application for an in- junction to restrain authorities from continuing the liquor blockade in the Brickbottom section of Somer- villc.
 In his application. Scharton. who represents 20 residents of Brickbot- tom, declared that at no time prior to establishment of the blockade had there been any cause for such action except ill the minds of police.
 He asserted that the action Was .aken simply and purely for. no Legitimate reason but for the pur- pose of creating political atmo- sphere. publicity and 10 secure T political advancement for the na- tional republican party, to which Bushnell and Foote are avowed ad herents."
 | Scharton referred to state commiS- sioner of public safety Alfred r. | Foote and District Attorney Robert TT. Bushnell of MiddleseN county leaders ill the blockade movement
 Besides Bushne and Foote. po- lice chiefs John J. Mcbride of Cam bridge and Charles \. Kendall of Somerville. and their slbordinates. were named in the application.
 The Brick bottom blockade was begun last week when 20 state troopers and police details from Cambridge and Somerville took charge of the district. which is still under semi-martial law.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-14

GOOD BILL AT STRAND

4 very fine bill of select vaude- vile opened q three day engagement at the Strand yesterday offering five acts of real good entertainment. Topping the vaudeville program IS Eddie Davis and Girls. snappy Broadway reNuettc with a girl jazz band. Mir. Davis, a very excellent dancer offers some dances in com edy and semi-acrobatic that were well received at the performances. Among the other acts are the Fon- deaus in Up in the Air" pretty aerial offering: Will J. Kennedy and his company of six artists in Pinch Me-" a comedy skit that is quite laugh producive; Sparlins and Rose in "The Sparring Partner" very good comedy offering with song: and the Four Chocolate Dandies. d fast harmony offering displaying good voices in unique songs.
 The photopiay feature presents charming Greta Garbo with Conrad Nagel in "The Mysterious Lady"
 On Thursday the program will change and will offer Rex Beach's story in photoplay form of '"The Mating Call" with Thomas Meighan. Renee Adoree and Evelyn Brent.
 The vaudeville show on this pro- gram is headed by Jean Granese. the celebrated Broadway comedian, and four other big time acts.
 Beginning Monday Glenn Lewis New Britain Follies will be offered with cast of fifty local enter tainers.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-14
Wants Lunch Cart Site
 On Franklin Square Lot

Anticipating opposition from Franklin square property owners who have successfully fought against tho placement of gasoline filling station at Franklin square and Pearl streets, Building Inspector Arthur N. Rutherford is holding in abeyancc an application to install lunch cart at that corner.
 The application was made by John ]. Dillon of 93 Robbins street, Waterbury, who proposes b move a I%,ooo dining car onto the lot. Tho property Is xoned for industrial uses. and petition was made several months ago to change it to a busi- B district to permit of ga-o- -, filling station. Acting at the l .ucst of owners of nearby proper | the common council tabled the
 tition.
 Dining cars arc permitted in in-
 istrial areas. but strong opposition As been made to this type of b,IEi- ness elsewhere. and the inspector has decided to await possible pro- test in this instance.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-14
POLITE CAMPAIGN SEEMS ID BE SURE
Republican. and Democratic
 Leaders Feel Courteous

New York. Aug. IA UP)-Rcpub- lican and democratic leaders have agreed on gentlemanIy president tial campaign.
 When asked what he thought of Herbert Hoover's acceptance speech Chairman John J. Raskob of the democratic national committee sur pTised political reporters by praA- ing it's tempered" tone and letting pass an opportunity to criticize its treatment of issues.
 Raskob regards Governor Alfred F.. smith. as democratic candidate, the proper person to answer and explained.
 Il think Raskob said. that Mr. Hoovers speech is one that tends to raise politics to bit higher level. 1 It was tempered.
 '1 particularly admired his desire to elevate this campaign to the dig nity that a contest of this kind, I feel. should command in American politics and hope. for my part, that We will be able. on our side, to keep the conduct of the campaign on very high basis.
 'l believe that the effort of the respective parties engaged in a campaign of this kind should be to educate the people-to honestly edu- cate the pcople-as to the merits Of the issues they stand for and the character and ability and reputation of their respective candidates" The announcements Of party leaders are addressed to the rank and file of political workers. Presi- dehtlal candidates are aloof these days, mere figures at the far end of vast Stadia and auditoriums. voices over the radio between grand opera selection and stringed qlartets. The red fire has vanished from the streets. Vituperation Of the old type orator is heard no more frosi tho street corner. But there still is the political campaigner who makes six or seven towns in a day and talks from the rear seat of an automobile. It is 10 these that the appeal for high plane campaign is addressed.
 Democrats are going forward here with plans for the campaign for ! Governor smith. Major General Henry T. Allen, Of Kentucky, com mander of the American army Of occupation on the Rhine, has been appointed head of the veterans bureau of the national organization. whose duty it will be to appeal to 1 the eX-servicc voter.
 Former Mayor Andrew J. Peters
New Britain herald., 1928-08-14
Bartlett Would Change
 Rules for Devel0pments

\ radical change in the require ments for acceptance of new real estate developments is favored by Councilman Donald l.. Bartlett who suggests statute which would re- quire realty companies 10 properly grade and construct highways before the sale of building lots is permitted.
 The absence of such requirement has been the cause Of frequent pro test before the board of compensa- ton and assessment when grades, thought by new property owners 10 be permanent. have been changed by the board. with attendant cost 10 the owner Of the land. X statute such as the councilman proposes would insure a purchaser there would be no further cost for road grades, and that gas. water and sewer accom- modations can be had. No street which has not been brought to grade prescribed by the city can now have these convcnicnces.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-14
DARlEN POLICE SHAKEUp
DisAppcarancc of 10 Gallons Of h. quor From Headquarters May Prccipiate Trouble.

Darien, Aug. 14 (CP)-Police of- hcials refused today to comment on a reported imminent shake-up in the Daricn police force following in- restisaton of the alleged disappear ance of 10 gallons of contiscated li- Quor from police headquarters.
 Action is expected at the Thurs day meeting of the police commits sion.
 Investigation of the reported dis appearance is continuing. according to Commissioner George W. K Hughes.
 "lt is true that 10 gallons of li- qnor arc missing if the report Of Sergeant Amos Anderson. who made the seizure July 5. is correct. Hughes said. However it is quite possible that there may be mis- take in arithmetic and that only 900 gallons were turned over instead of the a1n reported"
 Chief Harry Smith could not be reached today for a statement. He left on a To-day vacation after the police commission held hearing on the case Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-14
PLAYGROUND ACTIVITIES

The playSrounds of New Britain will hold the annual meet at Me morial park at p. m. tomorrow. Seven ?laygrounds will participate. Burritt, Nathan Hale, Smalley Park. smith, Vance. Washington and Willow Brook. Novelties will be offered for prizes in the different events except those for which sev- cral of the merchants have donated Monier Bros. have given a baseball glove. hard ball and playground bat: the H. J. Donnelly O.. d boys sweater: Kolodney Bros, "Scoot- er," tennis racquet and a fas n light: RaphaeIs department store, an umbrella. pocketbook and beads: the Fair department store, two weekend bags; the Alling Rub Der Co.,, a pair of tennis shoes: King X Doyle, box of candy an! toy aeroplanes.
 The events will be:
 40 yard run. open under If years
 Half mile run. open under lG years.
 100 yard dash. open.
 Girls relay race Nunder 50 lbs).
 Boys relay race (under so lbs).
 Girls 50 yard dash (80-So lbs1
 Boys potato race. distance 35 yards tunder 60 lbs).
 Girls potato race. distance B yards t60-SO pounds)
 Girls potato race. distance 35 yards lover so pounds)
 Boys potato race distance 3, yards t60-S0 poundsl.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-14

Girls ribbon race Cover 50 ibs).
 Boys midget race (distance 35 yards).
 Boys sack race.
 Boys 30 yard dash (6o-So lbs) Girls 75 yard dash t6O-So ibs). Girls relay race Cover SV lbs).
 Boys relay race Cover 80 lbs).
 Boys 75 yard dash.
 Giris' three legged race tundu' 50 pounds).
 Boys egg race tunder 60 pounds)
 Boys pole vault. open.
 Boys high jump, open.
 Boys running broad jump, open. Girls basketball throw, open.
 Girls baseball throw, open.
 Girls running broad jump. open. Girls hop. skip and jump. open. Boys wheelbarrow race (under 80 pounds).
 Boys shoe race (under If yearsl
 It is the first time in d number of years that the 44o and half mile have been attempted and it is hoped that these events will incitp the boys with initiative and willing ness to train for distance events. Officials will be the Misses Skell, and Adler. Messrs. Neverick. Pep. law. McAloon. Mangan. Stanle, Shea and Paul. Mr. William Squire will again act as scorer The chil- dren will meet on their respective pIaysrounds at o'clock p. m Transportation 10 Memorial park will be made by trucks offered by several local factories.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-14

Yesterday. shortly aftss eepertias at the office. Bsirkmaies lsst. ' search started when hs di4 not -. turn in the afternoon revealed thot he had taken bus as far as Centrel Village and had been seen walking toward Danielson.
 Danielson state police said they were searching for the man but had no report of him.
 No anxiety for the draug htsman's safety was felt here. It was believed he had left for his ho mein Wal tham
New Britain herald., 1928-08-14
ROAD HOUSE" AT CAPITOL

Fox Films Road House" which is at the Capitol theater tonight and Wednesday, is a fast moving, well told story of prodigal son who strays from the straight and narrow through parental misunderstanding into the arms of a fascinating girl who is the lure for gang of thieves.
 Cast in the featured roles are Maria Alba, who possesses. by her distinct and vivacious personality, more potential possibilities for stellar material than any newcomer in recent years.
 On Thursday the entire show changes and brings a double feature show headed by the triumphant re- turn of Lillian Gish in "The White Sister" with Ronald Colman. The co-feature will offer Alice White and Chester Conklin in "The Big Noise' Richard Barthelmess in Out of the Ruins" comes next Sunday for four day run.