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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
Flashes Of Life
(By The Associated Pressl
fBy ne Assoeiated Pressl

(By the Associated Pressl
NEW YORK,-A donkey and an
elephant are to race from New York
TO the White House. Frank A. Rus
so, democrat. and J. b. Martell, re-
publican, are to act as muleteer and
mahout respectively. They are ad-
vertising men. There is e wager.
OWEGO. n. Y.-Perhaps money
cannot buy the film. John d.
Rockefeller drove a coal wagon and
his chauffeur made a movie Of II.
John d. was on his way TO visit
his old school teacher and his birth
place which has been sold for exhi-
bition at Coney Island. when he
hailed a strange driver and handled
the reins for quite o distance before
revealing his identity.
NEW Y0RK.-One Jerome Floum
must pay for S1345 worth of toys
charged TO him in a Miami Beach
store by Peggy Joyce. City Court
Justice Noonan granted judgment n
the merchant on representation that
Floum authorized bills to be run up,
Peggy BOUGHT Fights suits al S3s
10 ST9; Al pairs Of hose at So to SIS;
three rain coats at SIS TO $40: three
coats at 1920 to $3.50; four handker-
chiefs at $3.50.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
MEXICO BONDS
SHOW DECLINE
No Reason For Worry.
u. S. Banker Ayers
In Statement

NEW YORK, July Is.=CP=Mex-
9 q government bonds opened | "a
nearly z points lower on the New
York stock exchange today On SELL
ing caused by the assassination ar
President-Elect Obregon. Mexican
Is, large, assented Of 1904, showed
the largest loss by opening at 81. AZ
against q previous close Of 2s "a
n then dipping to 26 IL. National
Railways Of Mexico 4 LIS of 1857
sold at IL Id, nearly 6 points below
the previous sale.
Despite a r~eassuring statement NJ
Thomas W. Lamont, chairman of the
international Committee of Bankers
OF Mexico, that the status OF Mex-
lco's foreign debts was not affected
by Obregon's death, considerable nm
easiness over the political and eco
nomic stability Of the country was
apparent IN some quarters BY the
nasty liquidation Of Mexican bonds.
The assassination Of President
Obregon," Mr.. Lamont said, cont
rageous and distressing a. it II.
should make no difference in the
status Of the Mexican government
bonds owned by Americans and 9th
ers.
President Gales and his admins
tration have repeatedly declared their
intention Of meeting their debts.
There is no reason to doubt hat
after the report of the experts, re-
Gently returned from Mexico. has
been completed and studied, fresh
discussion will he undertaken for
the purpose of arriving at the final
solution Of the debt question"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
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political leaders, college presidents
and c%hurchmen Of the state. The
The meeting vas called after several
weeks Of agitation which saw several
candidates for high state officials
declare they would vote against the
New York governor, efforts of the
regular democratic organization 10
whip such candidates into line By
barring their names from primary
ballots, and announcement of leaders
OF a state republican faction that
they would bolt the republican ticket
and vote for Governor Smith.
To Carry Fight Over State
Plans Of the anti-Smith democrats
rs laid at the meeting here call for
the inauguration Of 4 campaign that
Will carry the fight against the cleo
ton Of Governor Smith into every
Texas county. Alvin s. Moody III
Houston, was chosen chairman OF the
organization committee and
Of the campaign. Authorization was
given TO a state campaign committee
or ii men and 81 women. who are "a
be chosen from the 81 senatorial dis
tricts of the state. This committee
VIII appoint officers and Law plans
Tor an effective statewide ~organiza-
tion.
Action with regard TO presidential
electors was left 90 the decision Of
the committee after speakers told the
meeting that II was likely the raru-
Tar republican organization would Ill
vide places 30 its electoral slate with
anti-Smith democrats. r. b. Crearer
national committeeman
who was ~ Dallas but did not attend
the meeting. stated that IN the event
Of vacancies on the republican eIee-
torsl ticket he would "welcome rar-
concentrations from the anti-AI Smith
democrats for appointment az renra-
sentatives who would support NV
Hoover for president.
Pledge Texas TO Hoover
n meeting was replete with ora
tory from speakers who flayed the
records of Governor Smith and Tar,-
many hall and who were met with
thunderous applause. Governor Smith
was called "a traitor "a the coneti-
tuition Of the United States. 4 fool
Of Tammany. And an agent of tbe
distilleries and saloons"
Or. j. y. Burma, president ar Trim
University Of W~axahachie. de-
shat "Tammany has stolen the
name Of democrats and il seeking to
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
CITY OFFERS
AIRPORT Aid
Would Lend Tools For
Conditioning Field
At Fort Brown

Mayor A. B. Cole Wednesday, Of
fered the use Of all necessary equip
ment needed in the preparation 81
the Fort Brown flying field.
This field, which has again been
officially designated as an airport
for the Eighth Corps Area. II being
improved under the supervision of
Col. Charles Nell. Ely, post COM
mander.
Offer Of the use Of city equipment
was made to Colonel Ely Tuesday
by Mayor Cole. who also announced
that the city's part in the work
would be under the di~ection Of Fire
Chief r. II. Weller.
The field comprises approximately
200 acres located at the southeastern
end Of the reservation.
Colonel Ely announced that a
runway, 200 feet wide would be con-
structed the entire length Of the
field from east TO west. "A north
and south runway will also be con-
structed as oon as possible, he said.
A crew Of enlisted men we're al
work Wednesday pulling" the
larger weeds which are growing in
%profusion on the field.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
MOODY'S RACE
COST $1,000
Contributions of Over
$4,000 Are Listed
By Governor

AUSTIN. July 1s.-tR-Governor
Moody, running for reelection, has
spent $2,2424I in his campaign
since July ,. and has incurred un-
paid expenses of S%255.77, his second
account, filed with the secretary of
state Wednesday showed.
The governor listed contributions
t0taling ~Si.9s2.50, two OF them be-
ing $500 By y. "A. Schreiner and r.
=. Sterling. chairman Of the state
highway commission, Contributions
of $3.50 each were listed for b. NJ.
Caldwell. II. Andrews. ID. a. Baker.
and N. p. Buie.
FIRST expense account or the gov
ernor totaled only StO7, Of which s75
was contributed. lie has not ap-
pointed a campaign
George B. Terrell, commissioner
Of agriculture. and Claude Pollard,
attorney general. up for reelection,
both are close competitors for light
expense honors. Terrell has spent
~ cents and Pollard nothing, be-
sides their initial outlay OF 500
each for getting their names on the
ticket. Terrell told OF spending n
cents for a registered letter and
four cents for STAMPS.
Alvin Owsley's second account IN
ms race for the United States senate
totaled S5T7-4i and that OF his cam
palrn manager, p. vi. George. ST.
ina-3S. No contributions were list
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
Legion Program
On Air Tonight

A special American Legion pro-
gram put on by the San Benito post
boosting the San Antonio national
convention will GO on the air in con-
junction with the 10 o'clock Coat
hanger program Wednesday night
at kWWG.
The group is offering a prize Of a
Valley side-trip fram the national
convention 90 the Legionnaire re-
porting the %furtherest reception of
the midnight program. The Forty
and Eight quartet OF San Benito viii
render selections In between puh-
licity, 10 was said.
The regular C~oathanEer
staring Tom Barber and Bob Crahb
will follow the legion program. Bar
Der will sing old-time cowboy bal
lads and college songs, accompany
ing himself on a guitar.
Bob and Tom also will indulge In
rhymed repartee and dialogues.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
HOOVER
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and Mrs. Hoover today Of the death
III Mrs. Hoover's father. q. II. Hen
~. announcement was made that the
formal welcome home reception
planned for the presidential NOM
inee at San Franc SEQ would be
postponed until after the formal
notification ceremonies at Palo Alto
on August II.
First news % the death Of Mr..
Henry was conveyed 10 Mr.. Hoover
at Omaha by the Associated Press.
As soon as the special left that city,
the secretary broke the sad tidings
to Mrs. Hoover. who had heen en-
couraged By reports last night rs 70
her fathers condition.
She will remain in her private
staternnm during the remainder Of
the transcontincntal journey, al
though Mr.. Hoover will cont sle his
former conferences with political
leaders in the states over which his
tra:n will move.
The special Ky due "a arrive A.
Oakland &C $3.50 N. m. Friday and
the party will 70 direct 70 Palo Alto
by motor, arriving about noon. The
funeral will be held during the aft
ernoon, probably in the chapel Of
Leland Stanford university.
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rolls taxes would have been higher.
tie left a list Of questions with the
chairman, A. J.. Carpenter N Rio
Hondo, for Fox 10 answer. Fox VAS
heartily a~pplauded as he stepped on
the stand and made only one state-
ment. He said the separate rolls
had been ruled upon by the state
attorney. The speech lasted two
minutes.
The questions were not read to
the audience.
DaRcy Applauded
Chas. b. Mayfield, seeking the
county judgship. made his platform
youth, trai g and ahni.v." He
was followed by County Judge o. c.
Daney who received the greatest
applause Of the evening. Dancy said
ne considered the passing Of road
bonds a vote of confidence in him
and he wished TO remain in office
70 sec the road money administer
ed. He also pressed his record for
efficiency in law enforcement.
n. W. Moran or La Feria. candi-
dat1f or county attorney, pointed
out that NJ. r. Hall, present county
attorney. had had no private prac-
tice. Hall stated that he considered
training in the county attorneys Of
flee better suited one for the office
than private practice. The young
attorney referred to the records Of
convictions as his recommendation.
saying 81 wish some of nv good
friends in Huntsville were here 20
testify for me-" He received a
hearty ovation.
Many Candidates Talk .
u. ;. Purl. seeking the office az
district attorrav. charged that the
office under Geo. Westerveis. incum-
bent: had not been administered for
the hest az the neonie and promised
speedy Justice II elected. Tie com
planned IF a high number If ~contin-
we'd cases in the office. WestarveIt
nd not attend the meeting. He II
IN Nueees county.
Other speakers we're: County
court ~ law. w. r. Carlton and
John ]. Kleiber; county treasurer.
Mrs. o. c. nipp. Mrs. A. ". Cooke;
county sup%erintendent. r. A. Woold.
ridge. Mrs. ". r. Jones; and com =
missioner nreeinet No. 3. E. ". spl.
Ivan; J. r. Mayfield and A. Y.
Logan. -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18

rule the nation from the White House
as n now rules New York
Speakers declared that 5000 0
democrats IN Texas would vote for
sir. Hoover and that with the aid Of
the normal republican vote the re-
publican presidential nominee would
carry the state by a safe majority,
Mrs. Claude de NanW ats, president
OF the Texas VI. VI. Al. u, told the
meeting She represented 10000 or
ganized mothers IN this state and
that All would vote for Hoover.
cali Smith RDIter
Resolutions declared that the pur-
pose of the organization, which took
the name Of sutl-SmIth democrats 81
Texas, shall be 70 defeat Governor
Smith and TO wrest democracy from
the group Of Tammany hall.
They declared that Governor
smith has bolted the national demo
cratic platform and thereby released
every Texas democrat who particl-
pated in the May primaries from vot-
ing for him
While the anti-Smith democrats
were organizing, however p of rs
outstanding leaders, Thomas p. Love
candidate Tor lieutenant-goyernor,
met a reverse NJ the hands Of the
court of appeals at san Antonio. The
court denied Ir. Loves application
for "a writ oi mandamus ~ compel
the democratic committee ~ cam
crou county ~ place bis name OF the
ballot 10 he used Ia the democratic
primary, july rs, upholding a de-
cision Of a lower court that a man
who wavers in fealty Of his party
cannot have a place on that party's
ticket. Mr.. Loves name was barred
from the Cameron county ballot aft
err he had announced he would not
for Governor Smith. Attorneys
for Mr.. Love gave notice OF appesl 20
the state supreme court.
CreageE RaHs OHara
Meanwhile, leaders ~ the regular
republican organization ln Texas TOOK
c%ognizance OF a statement ISSUED bE
j. nj. OfHara. leader of a republican
faction which sought before tine mn
tional republican convention an un-
instructed delegation and "G0oseneck
BiIlr Mcdonald, leader Of Texas re-
publican negroes. which said they
would vote for Governor Smith and
would take '25O,0O0 Texas repub-
licans" with them Ia the bolt.
Alr. Creager declared that OIHera
and Mcdonald could not control go
votes In Texas and congratulated
the "Al Smith democrats on their
acquisition Of Mcdonald and 0'HaTa.
He said "the statement Of these men
that they control 100000 Texas votes
rs absurd
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
CUBAN WEATHER SERVICE

HAVANA LF1-AdditipRal govern
mental protection 10 Cuban farmers
has been formulated nv the depart
ment or agriculture which henceforth
will advise Immediately any drastic
changes in weather and communicate
daily weather reports. wind intensity
and variance. This work will be con-
Quoted with the air af the department
Of communications, whose telegraph
lines have been opened for 20 min
utes q day to dispatch the reports.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
Typhoon Fatal TO
so In [ndo-C China

HANOI. French Irdo-China. July
ls.-At east fifty persons are
known to have nerished in q ty-
nhoon which swept the coast Of
French Indo China - night.
Thirty nersons were drowned
when the French steamer Can lay
foundered after n boiler e~xnlosion
at the mouth Of the Songtamhac
river More than 20n passengers
We're rescued before the shin was
Dashed on the rocks.
Twenty Annamite natives we're
drowned when y launch sank IN the
and amnan were sunk M Hanoi
md HaiThong and much material
damage was done in the neighhor-
hood.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
Big Change in
Face Powder

A good face powder today must do
more than merely remove shine-it
should stay on longer, prevent the
pores from getting larger, spread
smoothly. and leave a peachy look on
the complexion. "A new French Pro-
cess Powder called MELLO-GLO does
these things. MELLO-GLO il truly
wonderful. You will simply love IL.
Eagle Pharmacy, Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18

Bout Set Tonight

NEW YORK, July 1s.-iPG-For
the seventh time, Tod Morgan. Seat
tie junior lightweight champion, and
Csnnonball Eddie Martin OF New
York tonight will attempt TO stage
their i30-pound titular battle at Eb-
bets Field.
Humbert Furazy. promoter. is
holding his fingers crossed IN hone
Of averting the rain that has inter
fered with the affray since IL first
was scheduled for June 2.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
Renew Your Health
RY Publication

Any physician will tell you that
-Perfect Publication OF the Sys-
TEN Il Natures Foundation OF Per-
feet Health Why not rid yourself
OF chronic ailments that are UNDER
mining your vitalityf Purify yolr
entire system by taking q thorough
course Of Calotabs--once or twice n
week for several weeks-and see how
Nature rewards you with health.
Calotabs are the greatest Of all
system purifiers. Get a family
package with full directions. Only
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
9 Pris oners In
House Burned To
Death by Bandits

BELGRADE, Jugoslavia, July IS
tP)-Nine Serbians, four of whom
were gendarmes. were locked in a hut
and burned 10 death in the Sanisk Of
Novihazar. a frontier district on the
old acknowledgements border. BY
the notorious bandit, Felix Sarco-
witch.
The government has declared a war
of determination against S~arcovitch
fierce and ruthless Macedonians.
General Tomich. chief Of the Gen
darmeri. has been ordered to take
personal charge Of this campaign.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
Women
Hold Meet Soon

Baptist women Of the Valley will
hold their quarterly Woman's Mis-
s%lonary Union meeting in San BE.
nlto July 20. Ii will be an all-day
affair. beginning at 10 a. m. and
will he held at the church.
The meeting ~ q business one.
and a college program. based Oh
topics from the Royal Service mis-
sion study book. The program has
not vet been announced.
Members Of missionary societic
from all Valley churches are ex-
pected to attend. as well rs the
special representatives from each
organization.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
LAND OPENED IN OREGON

SALEM. Ore. Ri-More than H.
GOO acres Of land in Lake county
will be open TO entry hy the gen
eral public on October 12. the gen.
eral land office Of the federal gov
eminent announces. The lands are
suitable for grazing during the
spring. summer and fall and will
carry from IL "a % head of cattle
per $40 acres. Irrigation il prob
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
NoRTH CAROLENA Leaders PAT

The state democratic executive COM
mittec last night adopted a resolution
pletginv its support 70 the party
ticket "from constable 10 president n
After Y heated discussion the meas
ura was approved without record
vote. ~Josephus Daniels. former sec
rotary az the navy, and a dry leader
announced that he was in favor 81
the resolution.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
Civ Ern~loves
Land June Fish

a June fish. weighing CTS pounds.
was brought into Brownsville We'd
nesday bv r. r. Cole. city tax dennrt-
ment emnloyee. and George Hillyer.
citv building inspector.
The catch was made az the mouth
Of the Rio Grande Tuesday night and
IS next TO the largest June fish catch
70 be made this season. one WEIGHING
EOS pounds having been caught in
Brazos Pass about three weeks ago.
The fish was hooked on n line be-
longing 20 Cole but IL REQUIRED Ok
minutes of tho combined efforts III
Cole and Hillyer to beach the cstch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
SPRING PIG CROP DROPS

WASHINGTON P-According 10
federal survey. the spring pig crop
Of the United States Is approximately
1000, 000 head, or Z per cent. less than
the spring crop Of 1927. A decrease
in the coming fall crop also is esti-
mated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
Egg Exchange To
Be Organized AT
San Benito Meet
lSpeelal to The Herald,

SAN BENITO, July 1s.-Organi-
zation of a local unit of the Valley
Egg Exchange viii be completed at
q meeting TO be Feld here Friday
night. according 20 c. c. Kicker. who
was elected acting president at the
first meeting several DAYS ago.
At that meeting II. r. Ballinger
Of Los Indios was e%lectea acting
secretary. and Mr.. Kicker and ".
Bellinger Of San Benito were elected
acting delegates to the Rio Grande
Valley Exchange.
The local anti includes an Of San
Benito's trade territory. including
Los Indios. the Browne Tract. Rio
Hondo. and other sections near
here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-18
STOP THAT ITCHING

Use Blue Star Soan. then srnlv
Bluc Star Remedy for Eczema. itch.
letter. ringworm. noisnn oak. dandrnff.
children's sores cracked hands. sore
feet snd most forms Of itching skin
diseases. II kills germs. stnne itching,
nsnallv restoring fhr skin N health.
Soap. pic: Rlnr Star Remedy, Sl.00.
Ask your druggist.-Adv. "
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01

interest among women through Or
ganized campaigns to educate them
in a still new role, directed chiefly
by the National League of Women
Voters.
Not only will there be large
number of women sitting in the
conventions as delegates and al
ternates to swing methodically the
customary palm-leaf fan, but there
will be groups working actively be-
hind the scenes with the platform
committee for feminist declarations
in party platforms-some of them
at cross-purposeS.
Though complete tabulations have
not been made, it is estimated at
headquarters here that some 400
women will sit in the Republican
convention at Kansas City as del
egates or alternates, and some 500
at the Democratic convention at
Houston. about a fifth or sixth of
the total number of delegates and
alternateS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01

president of the Indiana Township
Trustees Association and former
State Representative, entered the
race for the nomination for secre-
tary of State, while John Heller,
Decatur publisher, announced he
would not become a candidate.
E. S. Christen of Decatur, former
Adams County school superintend-
ent, is expected to oppose John A.
Linebarger of Rockville for the
nomination for State superintend-
ent of public instruction.
Samuel E. Cook of Huntington,
former Eleventh District Congress-
man, is prospective entry for the
nomination for judge of the Appel
late Court, second division.
Judge Joseph Shea of Indianapo-
lis is mentioned as a probably can
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01

didate for the nomination for judge
Of the Supreme Court, Second dis
trict.
Charles K. zollman of Jefferson
vile has announced his candidacy
for the nomination for reporter of
the Supreme and Appellate Courts
opposing Mrs. Charles w. Hack of
Boggstown, Shelby County.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01
RUSH WINONA CAMPS
Push Work for Sessions of
PreSbyterianS.

Final preparations for the annual
series of Presbyterian young peo-
pies training camps at Winona
Lake, beginning June 25, are being
rushed. High attendance is expect
ed by local headquarters of the COM
mite on Christian education of the
Indiana Synod of the church.
The first camp, for girls, will ex-
tend to July 8, and will be followed
by a two-week's camp for boys
Four seven-day conferences for
young people will follow the two
camps.
The camps will provide ample
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01
SEEKS FAST TIME
Circulate Petition for
Change in Capital.

Henry Roberts, State sales agent,
is circulating petitions in the State
house calling up Governor Ed Jack
son to issue an order placing all
State offices on the daylight saving
time in conformity with Indian
apoIis time.
At a meeting a week ago of de-
partment heads it was voted to con-
tinue on central standard time.
Roberts at that meeting protested
that even the birds in the trees
keep daylight saving time
At the same time Marion County
commissioners have determined to
continue the court house on stand
ard time.
This creates a condition of two
times at the courthouse, daylight
saving by which the courts are
operated and standard for the re-
mainder of the offices.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01
SAVES STATES MONEY
Woman, Attorney Generals Aid,
Proves Worth.

MILWAUKEE,, June IA woman
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01

attorney is a
good invest
ment" for Wis
consin. Adeline
j. Meyer Of
Madison is the
first woman in
this State to
b e appointed
assistant attor-
ney general. In
the recent Mus
coda bridge con-
troverSy, S h e
saved the State
thousands of
dollars.