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CANAL PARLEY
CLOSED TODAY
Channel to Valley in
a Years Promised
At Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE. La, Nov. TO-
Pi-The lntracoastal Canal associa-
tion Of Louisiana and Texas adj
iourned its twentyfourth annual
meeting here today with the assur-
ance that construction work on the
proposed coastwise waterway from
the Mississippi river TO the Rio
Grande Valley would be under way
early in 1929 and open TO navigation
within the next four years.
Resolutions adopted included one
declaring the associations policy 70
continue its efforts until the canal
is completed; and requesting dis
trict attorneys to diligently work on
completion Of the examination OF
titles Of rights Of way in the terri
tory affected by the canal.
Officers of the association were
reelected as follows:
q. s. T.. Holland of Houston. presi-
dent: Roy Miller Of Corpus Christi,
active vice president; q. j. Palmer
Of Houston, Leon Locke Of Lake
Charles, La, and ID. L. Mcpherson
of Abbeville. La. and Rene +. Clerc
Of New Orleans. vice presidents;
Kyle Hamblen of Houston. treas
urer. and J. $. Cullinan az Houston,
chairman Of the advisory council.
District engineers for Louisiana
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Lava Stream, Spreading
Over Fertile Vineyards
OF Sicily, Cuts Railway

land we're considered rich. This year
there had been an enormous demand
for lemons which arc gathered twice
yearly. The fruit was bringing
nearly three cents apiece on the
tree. Now the molten stream i
creeping through these orchards and
destroying them.
Once prosperous farmers today
were filling their nockets with nuts
from the trees. singing wine bottles
over their shoulders and trudEInc
away from the scene Of desolation or
begging rides to safety. Others were
selling for song what was left Of
their once ample stores of fruit and
wines.
Premier Mussolini today issued an
order forbidding public subscrip-
tions for the victims Of the eruption.
This implied that il was a govern
ment matter and that the council Of
ministers. which has been convoked
for Monday. would take up all re-
lief measures necessary.
There is already "A special law COW
cring aid to victims Of cruptions and
.-other eatastrophcs 70 which recourse
may Be had on such occasions 10 en-
able them to obtain adequate com
pensation for damage suffered.
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Will Tour OF
South America Is
Planned by Hoover

foot. before returning To Washington
for his inauguration as president on
March a.
Under present plans he will sail
from a Pacific coast port probably
San Diego. within a fortnight and end
his long journey at some point on
the Atlantic seaboard early IN jan
uary, thus spending Christmas either
III South America or on the high seas.
In desiring to visit the other
America, the president-elect has the
two-fold purpose Of fostering good
will between his own coustry and
those To the south, and Of getting
closeup perspective of the problems
or the Latin-American states.
Not Diplomatic Mission
Friends Of the president-elect en-
phasize that this is TO be IN no sense
4 diplomatic mission, but purely one
of good will. Thus the president
elect would keep clear of any discus
sion Of pending diplomatic ques-
tions, such as Tacna-Arica, adhesion
to the Briand-kellogg peace treaty
denouneing war. and tariff questions
which have been the subject Of ex-
changes between the American gov
crnment and some Of the South
American countries.
while the personnel or the party
which would make the trip has not
been made up. the expectation IS
that the president-clect will be ac-
companed ~ an official Of the state
department. which, under the leader
ship of President Coolidge has fos-
tered the proposed good will mission.
Seek Latin Friendship
In the party also would be several
of Mr.. Hoover's advisers including
his secretary, George Akerson. and q
limited number Of newspaper corre-
spondents and news cameramen.
Should the contemplated journey be
embarked upon, and there IS no
doubt here that il will be as soon as
diplomatic exchanges between Wash
inrton and all the countries to be
visited have been completed, it would
constitute precedent. for never in
history has either a president or a
president-elect of the United States
visited South America.
While discussing policies Of his ad-
ministration during his campaign for
the PRESIDENCY. Mr.. Hoover stated that
one would be the fostering of the
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FORT WORTH, Tex, Nov. l0.-lPl
believing a man and two women
thev arrested early today 10 be con-
nected directly with the robbery Of
Texas and Pacific Railway tram No.
4. OF S53,000 last night between Ben
brook and Fort " orth, police are
searching for further evidence with
which to identify their quarry with
the crime.
AL. E.--PIg-1t.-4la ,Pgal Y, Carney
the two United states maiicieIAS VINO
were bound and gagged IN the mail
car by the bandit, were to view the
white man, about 40, held IN conhee-
tion with the theft, today.
Woman Had Date
One of the women, whose husband
" III present serving a two year term
in the penitentiary on robbery con-
viction, was arrested at the summit
avenue yiaduct, at which time she
told arresting officers she was wait
ing on a gentleman who was TO meet
her there in A taxi" She refused 70
disclose the name OF her companion.
The taxi she referred TO arrived a
short time later, and the driver said
ne was called by man, who ordered
him 10 pick up the lady who will be
waiting at the vladuct.
The man arrested admitted he was
an admirer Of the woman, but denied
any knowledge Of the mail ear rob-
berry. He fits the description given
by the mail clerks in every detail and
his clothing was drenched when he
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THR0NGS GATHER |N MISSION
FOR OPENING OF HIDALG0 FAIR
Three Held IN $4,000 Texas Train Robbery
WANT PROBE
TO ABSOLVE
CITY'S NAME

KEN0SHA, Wis. Nov. l0.-tP)
A grand jury investigation was
demanded by the Chamber Of
Commerce today ITO clear the good
name of kenosha from the stig-
ma that has come through grow
ing disorders and increasing dis
respect for law"
Petitions circulated by the
chamber among Kenosha's $4,000
population and addressed 70 Cir
cult Judge r. Il. Belden called for
jury inquiry into kidnapings,
shootings, bombings and other
outrages which have occurred
since labor trouble developed at
the Allen A Knitting plants early
last spring.
Twenty Thousand bombings are
among the crimes the jury would
be asked to sift. One of these
bombingS damaged a plant Of the
Allen A Company; another was
directed mt the home Of the dis
.r1ct attorney.
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LINDY IS AT
MEXICO CITY
Flies Down From Hunt
In Chihuahua; Is
Morrow's S Guest

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 10.-(P)--
Colonel Charles "A. Lindbergh rested
today in the first capital that he
conquered almost year ago in his
good will tour Of Central America
and the West Indies.
Just as darkness was descending
over Nalbucua flying field the air.
man swoopcd down upon X from the
north where he had been hunting AZ
Terminates ranch in the state Of
Chihuahua.
Flying with Colonel Alexander J.
Macnab. military attache of the
United States embassy. as his pas
sengcr. Colonel Lindbergh complet-
cd a flight Of some 600 miles IN :
hours and 20 minutes.
Dwight ". Morrow, United States
ambassador. was not present, re-
naming at the capital out of respec,
for the desire Of Colonel Lindbergh
to make this visit purely personal
and "a avoid official functions and
formalitics. There were representa-
tives Of the Mexican government AT
the field. however. including Seclt-
tary Of War ASiaro, General 1se
Amexcua, chief Of military aviation
and Eduardo Hay, under secretary OF
communications.
Both Colonel Lindbergh and Col
onel Macnab wore hunting clothes
Colonel Lindbergh laid aside his he'll
met and put on an old slouch hat
before entering a limousine from
the United States embassy.
An escort Of motorcycle police ac-
companied the car through the
streets 10 the embassy. The crowds
for the most part. however. were
unaware that Colonel Lindbergh was
passing. The airman was welcomed
al the embassy BY Ambassador Nor.
row and his family.
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RETURNS GIVE
HIDALCODEMS
BIG MAJORITY
Independents Claim
Over 1000 Ballots
Thrown Out; Pre-
pare for Contest

McALLEN, Nov. 10.-An election
contest will he filed by the Hidalgo
county Independent candidates as
soon as the mass Of evidence aal
data secured BY various committees
has been compiled, was the state
ment made at independent head
quarters here following receipt Of a
report from Edinburg that the
counting at the Edinburg box had
been completed and all but two of
the independent candidates defeated
on the face Of the returns.
According 10 the unofficial returns
Gordon Griffin. independent, was
elected judge of the 93rd district by
a majority Of 276 over J. n. Leslie,
democrat. Robert Henderson. indie
pendent. was elected commissioner
Of precinct No. = by majority OF II
over Marvin Evans. democrat. Ac-
cording TO returns the democrats
elected the rest of the county ticket
with majorities ranging rom 400 10
l40n.
Lack of Unanimity
The election will be contested in
ell voting precincts except the Alamo
precinct where only votes were
thrown out, independent leaders
said. Independent headquarters
claim that $500 independents voted
and that over 1000 votes were
t-~1wn out.
Irregularities to be charged in
connection with the contest will in
elude alleged illegal voting. improp-
er counting Of ballots and the mark
ing Of ballots before they were
given 10 the voter. II was stated al
headquarters.
Mayor Dave kirgan of Weslaco
said from there this morning that a
contest had been planned. but he
had not heard until today that Grif-
fin had been announced elected
After learning this he would not say
definitely about the contests.
Grade Galloway. Edinburg. counsel
for the citizens or independent
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MAJOR FROM
MEXICO shot
AT Ell PASO
Officer Under Arrest
Is Wounded By De-
tective; Is Charged
With Being 'Holdup'

Ell PASO. Nov. 1O.-iPl-Major
Ignacio Dosamentes. Mexican army
officer. who was shot az the I'll Paso
police station today by Juan Escon-
iris. a detective, died while he was
being taken TO a hospital. Major
Dosamantes was shot shortly after
his arrest in connection with y
holdup on a downtown street last
night.
Details Of the shooting could not
be learned Immediately. Dosamantes
was taken to the county hospital.
Until about two months ago Dosa-
nantes was n special agent Of the
attorney general Of Mexico AZ Cuifad
Juarez. As secret service agent, ne
brought the we'll known actress,
Maria Conesa to the border for de-
portation from Mexico. On August
% Dosamantes was accused Of shoot
ing Enrique Fernandez. Juarez bust
ness man at the Hotel Rio Bravo IN
Cuidad Juarez. Dosamantcs was
arrested at his hotel quarters this
morning by Juan Franco, an FL Paso
officer. and brought TO the police
station where the shooting occurred.
He was alleged 10 have held up X.
Sanchez on a downtown street last
night.
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EXHIBIT WILL
SURPASS ANY
FORMER YEAR
Weather Conditions
Ideal For Opening
Day; Parade Proves
Big Feature

MISSION, Nov. 10.-Thc HidaIgO
County Fair opened in Mission Sat-
urday morning with n record break
ing attendance. practically every sec
tion Of the Valley being represented
among the thousands who thronEed
the fair grounds during the morning.
Weather conditions were ideal. A
light rain Friday afternoon had set
tied the dust and the day was bright
and clear. All exhibits were In place,
and the usual delay attending the
opening was eliminated.
The parade Saturday morning. in
which practically all local organiza-
tions and many Of the business firms
entered floats, was the most inter
esting in the history Of the fair.
The streets were lined with thronEs
az spectators, the crowd being a1
dense nc some points that the parade
had difficulty IN getting through.
Crowds began gathering early
Saturday morning despite the rains
that had fallen during the night.
making the unimproved roads of tho
county unusually heavy for automo-
bile traffic and by parade time the
streets were lined with milling
mass of humanity that had come
from every section of Hidalgo
county and the Valley in order 10
witness the opening of the three
day period ~ revelry.
The biggest attraction On the
opening days program was the
street parade whipl featured floats
OF all descriptions. In the line Of
march were troopers Of company ",
18th Cavalry, Fort RinEgold; Art
Mix and his group or rodeo stars.
Boy Scout units. bands galore and
numerous other features that 60 70
make up a successful county fair
parade.
Exhibit buildings we're opened
promptly nj 2 o'clock Saturday morn
ing. These exhibits promise ~ sur
pass any OF previous years. The
poultry and live stock exhibits arc
unusually good and varied in tvrs
and arc attracting interest from fair
visitors. Many entries have also
been made in the automobile show
and the school exhibit IN also COM
ing in for its share Of attention.
The woman's department. featuring
arts and crafts. embroideries. can
ming and other women's work il eN-
cellcnt and "a splendid department
of Mexican handiwork ard crafts
have been given n special place IN
the exhibit hall
Private exhibitors have prepared
active booths and the citrus de-
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AREA COVERED
BY DOWNPOUR
Automobiles Stale d
By Hundreds; Base
ments Flooded In
Several Towns

A rainfall that amounted 70 more
than inches in As minutes in
Brownsville. which stalled hundreds
of automobiles on streets and high
ways and filled Easements Of mar>
store buildings in several towns de-
lugcd the Valley from Brownsville
to Alamo late Friday.
The rainfall was lighter in several
parts of this section.
Traffic on the Valley highway
was almost suspended as a result of
accumulated drain waters sweeping
across at low points. Hundreds Of
automobiles were stalled by the driv-
ing rain. and in all lower Valley
towns all low spots were filled with
water.
Heavy Downpour
Reports Indicate. practically no
damage though at some points on
lowlands water entered homes and
stores. Dirt roads in all parts Of the
Valley are reported practically i'm
passable.
The rain extended from Browns
Vile as far west as Eagle Pass. The
official report of the weather bureau
shows 3.41 inches at Brownsville
0.S5 Of an inch at Mission and OIL
Of an inch at Rio Grande City. La
redo and Eagle Pass reported hard
rains.
Unofficial reports from Donna
La Feria, Mercedes. Neslaco, Harlin.
gen and San Benito. were to the ef.
feet that between and inches OF
water had fallen during the afternoon
and evening. The heaviest precipi-
tation came in the form of a heavy
thunder squall during the late aft
ern0on.
Point Isabel Dcluged
Edinburg and xcAllen reported
light rains. A telephone message
from Captain Reed of the coast guard
on Padre Island, stated that the isl.
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KYOTO. Japan. Nov. 10.-fPl-
Emperor Hirohito was formally en-
throned today as the I2ith imperial
ruler Of Japan. The climax Of the
enthronement ceremonies came at
8 p. M. when Premier Tanaka stood
at the foot of the throne hall and
led a brilliant assemblage in three
cries of "Banzai."
The cries sounded after the en-
rcror from under a phoenix-crest-
"a canopy announced that he took
his place On the throne.
As soon As the cheers ceased
nassed army and navy bands took
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same instant. "Banzai," literally
"ten thousand years." is best trans
lated. as used on this occasion,
reign foreverl"
The drama Of the Sokui-Rei, or
Ceremony Of Ascending the
Throne" was enacted before a COM
pany of about 1000 persons. many
of them women. IL solemnized an
accession which actually occurred
nearly two years ago. for Hirohito
has reirned in fact since his father
Emperor Taisho. died carly Christ
mas morning. 1925
On this stage was presented a
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pageant richer in historical SYM
bolism than any other now sur
viving. the story of n people crys-
taIlizcd in ritual. The long scroll
NJ the legends and authentic his
tory OF Nippon, the Land or the
Gods, beginning with the misty
and ill-formed tales of the divine
ancestors from whom the Japanese
believe themselves descended was
unrolled.
Staged in Throne Hall
In the costumes Of the chief ar-
tors were pictured the luxury and
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up the strains Of Kimi-Ga-Yp, the
national anthem.
A cold drizzle which had been
falling shortly after noon stopped
at two o'clock before the main dig
nitaries took their places and a
bright autumn sunshine flooded
the spectacle.
"Banz1i' Cries Timed
The cries Of "Banzai!" were
timed to the second 80 that at
hundreds OF ccntcrs throughout
the empire other gatherings less
distinguished but no less ferveut.
could join in the same cry at the
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ACQUIT SWITCHMAN
IN TEXAS SLAYINC

BAIRD Tex, Nov. 10.-(P)-CHf-
ton Brown. railroad switchman.
was acquitted by jury in district
court here yesterday on a charge Of
Staying Il. c. Coleman, also a switch
man, here last June. The jury was
out a little more than an hour.
Four witnesses were introduced by
the state. while II, including the de-
fendant and his 7-year-cld daughter
were called ~ tho defense
Brown testified he shot Coleman
IN Srif-defenre.
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ACTORSOAIM
we're VICTIMS
IN ASSAULTS
Lottie Pickford, Jack
Daugherty Declare 4
Men Beat Them AT
Late Hour in Car

EoS ANGELES. Nov. 1o.-lFl--
wing but one slender clue 10 tho
>titv Of four men who we're re-
Va 20 have beaten. robbed and
ned Miss Lottic Pickford
i actress and sister of Mars
.ord. after blackjacking her
5anion. police today sought g
x up their trail by a study ot
Igcrprints.
Officers were put on the trail yes
.erday after Miss Pickford had re-
rted that the four men accostcd
and her escort, Jack Daugherty
ner husband of the late Barbara
.Marr. early yesterday. She said
men used a blackjack on paugh-
robbed them both Of small
IL cash and then carried hCI
W. = was freed after she had
Off. ith her captors in Span
exps :
and rints found on Miss Pick.
sitio somobile, iii which she and
dre IN had been riding, We're
"a with police records.
Lose Way to Hollywood
Accompanied by detectives, the
actress and Daugherty last night
went through that part Of Last Los
anrelcs where they had said they
n.oya arcosted. They were unable q
noint out the exact spot where thcii
s5venture occurred. The part OF
he eity which they toured IS dis
,rirt where a large negro and MeNl'
san population likes.
The actress and Daugherty SAID
.hcv spent part Of Thursday nigh'
!, \ night club in that district, de-
arting some time after a. N. Miss
p;.kford said she and Daugherty had
..orred to ask directions 70 HcIy-
oad ~ they drove home. They
...5a inquiry OF the four men on
n,~eet in the district. they said. but
.-stead Of pointing out the way. the
s,n- proceeded 10 blackjack Daugh-
.vr a,,v knocking him unconscious
7-hcv then beat and kicked her. Miss
rickford said.
Hides Jewels
The actress declared the men COM
.,srdeered her car. and. holding her
r-;soner. drove TO a point which
~ was unable 10 identify. There
.hsv % robbed her Of SIS in cash. but
- 49, saved several diamond rings by
ssS;rr them IN her shoes. She hid
rcsrl necklace IN. her dress and
y the bandits bent a $4,000 dia-
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WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Cloudy 70 partly cloudy tonight and
Sunday. cooler tonight.
For East Texas: Generally fair to-
night and Sunday; cooler tonight ex-
cept in northwest and north-central
portions; somewhat warmer Sunday
in north and west portions.
Light 70 moderate northerIy winds
on the coast.
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KILLED: HURT IN CRASH

WEIMAR. Tex. Nov. l0.-tPl--
Jimmie Gillum. 80, Weimar, was kill
ed and companion whose name was
not learned was injured when their
roadster collidcd with a truck today
on the highway between Columbus
and Glidden.
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SUSPECT Is
IDENTIFIED
BY TRAINMAN
z Women Also Held;
Fl. Worth Officers
Find S50,000 Hid
In Viaduct

FORT WORTH. Nov. iO.-(AP)
The suspect held in connection
with the $4,000 robbery of a mail
ear on Texas and Pacific train
No. between Benbrook and Fort
North last night was identified
today by M. X. Pruett, one of the
mail clerks WAC was held up BY the
bandit.
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Eligibles Named
For Local P.O.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1n.-tPi-Tha
civil service commission today certi-
fled Wilbur bennett. William A. Mil
Ter and Daniel s. Leftwich as cligi-
bles for the pOstmastership at
Brownsville. Texas.
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AGED COUPLE
REMAIN WITH
DOOMED HOME

ROME, Nov. I0.- ~ dis
patch 10 II Tevere from Catani,
Sicily. today said an old man and
his wife had been burned to death
in the lava pouring down the
slopes Of Mount Etna.
The couple refused TO leave
their dwelling in the town OF
Mascali. which has since been de-
stroyed, preferring to die there.
They later changed their minds
and climbed to the roof. beseech-
ing rescue. The lake of molten
lava had surrounded the house
and there was no possibility Of
saving them. They were observ-
ed to he gcsticulating franticaily
as the roof cavcd in. hurting them
into the torrent.
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Elisabeth Rcthberg

Elisabeth Rcthherg
ROME, Nov. l0.-Musolini. premier
Dictator. has made known his latest
eitimatum: Rome must become the
nusical center Of Italy. Milan must
ade out.
He, therefore, has commanded
ne. Elisabeth PethherE. star Of
Metropolitan Opera Of New York,
appear for starring pcrforman-
between April and ~. follow
The New York season" The Ger
soprano has announced Der ac-
ptsHce.
Il always have admired Premier
MuSsolini." she says IN accepting,
aand am flattered that he should do
me tho honor Of requesting my an
pcarance nc the royal opera IN Rome.
"If my appearance in the Eternal
City shall in n small way further the
ambition Of the premier 10 revive the
glory that once was Rome's, I shall
feel that 7 have accomplished some
thing really worth while
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TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE
High and low tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow. under normal meterolori-
cal conditions:
High -..... 1:4T a. m: 4:fs r. m.
Low ---.-... S:4a n. m; 1859 y. m.
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BY JAMES l.. WEST
sOciated Press Staff Writer.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Calf.
Nov. 10.-(Py-Herbcrt Hoover con-
templates spending forty days on a
tour of South America. the only con-
tinent upon which he has yet to set
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pitiablc. The lava stream poured
across land valued At from $1,000 70
$500 an acre. Those who owned
fifteen or more acres Of this fruitful
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RIVER FORECAST

There will be a moderate rise in
the river from Mission down dur
ing the next IL 10 30 hours.
Flood Present z4-fr. 2G-Hr.
@tmwn Etnwa rhr~ pn4-
The Washington times., 1928-05-18

is: Ruth 10, Eauser 8, Gehrig s, Bis
sonetts s, Wilson 5. Ninety-eight
homers have been made altogether
In each league.