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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-02-10
Singer Helps Avert
Panic During Quake

Mexico City, Feb. 10.-&F-The
songs Of Spanish soprano averted
. panic in the Iris theatre here last
night, when the severest earthquake
in several years rocked the city.
So intense was tho tremor which
occurred at 10:40 p. M, that seismo-
graphs were thrown out Of order
and no official record Of the move-
ment was available te1ay. The
earthquake lasted for several min
utes.
Angelus OFTEN, Spanish soprano,
was giving a concert in the Iris
theatre when the building COM
menced to rock. Terror-stricken
spectators jumped from their seats
and started for the exits. The or
chestra stopped Playing, bit the So
prano sang on, averting a stampede.
At various motion picture the
aires, people rushed through the
darkness for the exits and fought
frantically to gain the street. No
casualties have been reported, how
ever.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-02-10

here either February 20, March !
and 2, or March 8, 8 and 10, the de-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-02-10

Vera Cruz, Mexico, Feb. 1O.-fR
"A severe earth tremor was felt
here last night, lasting eight Sec
onds. Many person. fled from the
theatres and Their homes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-02-10

finite ending word from the Amer.
ican Auction Bridge leegue. Chi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-22
Easy Money

The prison is a dreary den. where
no sane man would wish to stay, and 1t
is full of foolish men who would get
coin the easy way. They had no use
for honest toll, 1t grieved them much to
contemplate such tasks as digging up
the soil or mailing hinges on a gate.
They did not choose to ply the AK. or
any other useful tool: they looked with
scorn at aching backs. and perspiration
in a pool. To rob. to swindle and to
cheat seemed easier. without a doubt,
than pushing barrows up the street or
turning cabbage into kraut. Twas
easier to lie in wait in some dark alley
with a cat. than make a crooked scant-
ling straight. or any helpful chore like
that. And now the workers in the
sun are whistling AS they ply their
planes, and when the day Of toll Is
done. they'll blow portion Of their
gains. Their labor in high demand.
for them employers daily seek. and in
the bank they proudly stand and salt
some rubles every week. They are as
good as any guy who is of low or high
estate; they do not fear to meet the
eye of any mortal delegate. But in the
prison. where the air Is heavy with q
rancid smell. the easy money fellows
swear. each in his gray and frowsy cell
The easy money they acquired was
paid to ShySterS long ago. and all the
prospects make them tired, and days
and nights are full OF woe. They look
out through the rusty bars. and see VI
burning up the soil. joy-riding in our
supercars. that we have earned By
honest toll Old-fashioned work is no.
in vain. but easy money is a Jest: can
any youth who's strictly sane debate
one moment which is best?
WALT MASON.
tCpryright. la@Sl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-22
WOMAN BELIEVED
SLAIN BY ROBBERS
Governess, Found Fatally
Burned, Said to Be Victim
of $1,000 Theft.

Ey the Associated Press.
AfORRTSTOWN. N. j., February %
Robbery was believed By police today
to have been the motive for the burning
to death Monday night OF woman
whom they identified as Miss Margaret
Brown. 40 years old. employed until
that morning as governess in home
on fashionable Park avenue, New York.
Fred Rolf, lieutenant Of detectives Of
Morris County. said that when Miss
Brown left the home of her employer.
James P Gillespie. she had with her
$4,000 in bonds and $1,000 in cash. No
bonds or cash was found in the wor1-
ans clothing.
Rolf said Identification had been
made by Miss Mary Brown. q sister. Of
Fort Lee, n J., from descriptions OF the
dead woman's clothing, a watch and a
scar on the body.
Planned to Go West.
The detective advanced the theory
that the woman had been attacked and
robbed In New York and brought 10
New Jersey in an automobile. The
woman her clothing soaked in gasoline
and ablaze, vas found by a rotorist on
the road between Bernardsville and
Morristovr. She died at q hospital
early yesterday.
When Miss Brown left the Gillespie
home she said she was going West to
reside.
Mrs. Gillespie said Miss Brown had
some money with her when she left,
but she had no idea it was as large an
amount as the police reported.
Miss Brown had been in Mrs. Gil
lespie's employ for about 10 months.
Nothing was known Of her personal at
fairs but Mrs. Gillespie said she had
proved trustworthy and had performed
her duties satisfactorily. She had told
Mrs. Gillespie she had been employed
as governess for about Is years before
going to the Gillespie home.
No Evidence of Beating.
Identification of the woman was es-
tabllshed shortly after an autopsy had
revealed that death came either from
sutfocation or burns. Prosecutor Fran
els Bergen said there was no evidence
that the woman had been beaten or
drugged.
A further investigation as to the
cause Of death Is to be made, however.
and the woman'S organs have been sent
to a laboratory to ascertain whether
they contain traces Of drugs or liquor
Police investigation was being con-
centrated today in search for a sedan
automobile which was seen near the
patch of woods where the woman was
found This fact was held by the police
to strengthen their theory that thu
woman had been brought to the spot ir
an automobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-22
Women's So to S.
Low Shoes
$2.45

tSome slightly Imperfert)
Lot Of 800 pairs, including remainders
from sales and stock; choice of Pumps,
Oxfords or Ties, of patent. tan, blonde.
gray, combination or dull feathers. as
we'll as satin. Spike, Spanish, military
and low heels. Sizes in the lot from to
8, but not in each style. The defects
will in no way affect wear nor ap-
pearance.
(soldenberg s--First Floor.
Charge Accounts Invite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-22
ADVERTISERS URGED
TO CONSIDER PUBLIC
Becker Tells Local Club to Pay
More Attention to
Purchaser.

Being concerned too much with the
product itself instead of the man to
whom the product Is sold Is one OF the
chief causes of lack of success In adver-
Using. Peter Becker. r., told the Adyer-
tising Club OF Washington at its weekly
luncheon in Harvey's Restaurant yes
terday. Speaking on Planned Adver-
Using" Mr.. Becker cited numerous per-
sonal experiences as examples Of how
little. in his opinion. business men seem
70 realize a definite plan is necessary
before any advertising campaign can be
successful.
Merchants should realize that sue
cessful advertising Is not matter Of
% many insertions In a newspaper 50
many times a week or Of getting out a
booklet. but OF setting spectfic cbjec-
tive and then devising the most reason.
able method Of reaching H." the speaker
declared.
A musical program was presented.
consisting OF solos by Stanley William
Bell. accompanied by Mrs. b. j. Jones
Seba Christie. accompanied by Hiss
ESjth Reed. and Miss Maxine Sna:erly.
accompanied BIZ Mrs. Elizabeth Gardi-
ney Combs.
Miss Margaret SitgreavrS, secretary
OF the club. announced that Miss Mil
dred johnson. authority on air mail
would be the speaker nez. week and
4. that Arthur Coet,eI and Lieut.. Lester
Maitland. transpaciic flyers. had been
invited 70 attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-22
S2.25 to $3.50
Coatings and
Dress Goods
$1.69 yard

Choice OF S4-inch Eeather~weish,
Dress Fabrics and s*,ineh New Spring
Coatings. in some Of the most desirable
weaves and eolcrings. much in demand
right now,
Dress FahrieS Include reatherweixht
Crepes, Genuine "riaShS." ruiret- Sheen
wills. Novelty Effects. Rayan and Weei
Mixtures. kayNn and Weel Checks and
Stylish r,aidS.
Coatinss Include Au-weei Meea~
Genuine "Jutleen." Stylish Satin rraeet
Iwills. Satin reiret IwillS and Celerful
rlaidS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-22

All-wool Slip-on Sweaters.
smart new models, some with
rayon mixture: pretty color
combinations: round and v
neck styles. with long sleeves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-22

Eevadas wealth Of $685., 0oo, 900 Il less
than that Of any other State. but.
because Nevada has only 90 900 inhabi-
tants, the PER capita wealth Is greater
than that o! any other State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-22
Extra Size Broadcloth
House Frocks
$1.98
Regular $500 Values

Extra Size House Frocks, of beautiful
quality broadei0th; In green, orchid and
blue, plated and hen,stitched styles; with
collar, pockets, cuffs and ties. Trimmed
with polka dots. Finished with deep
hens. sizes ~ 10 Sc. Exceptionally well
made, fuii-eut garments for the stout
women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-22
S1.29 and S1.39
Porto RicanCowns
89c
I'd Fioor.--Charss Accounts Invited.

Dainty Porto Rican Nightgowns are
admired and wanted by every woman.
They're beautifully made OF soft-hnish
nainsook. in white and pastel shades.
Exquisitely hand embroidered and APP
pliqued designs. Made with kimono
sleeves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-22
S1.79 Silk Gloves
$1.29 pair

Wornen's New Spring Novelty-cuff
Gloves, of Milanese silk. in mode pearl
and pongee shades. Made with embroid-
cred backs and fare or turn-back en-
broidered cuffs. Sizes So to 81.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-10
CRACKER
Gets NO LOOT
Three Safes Success
fully Resist Efforts
OF Burglar

a trail of smashed safe knobs and
looted filling stations, extending
from Los Fresnos through Browns
vile to Olmito, believed to have been
the work Of a youthful amateur, is
being followed By officers Of the
sheriff's department.
Efforts were made Friday night
Of last week 10 rob three places in
Los Fresnos, the knobs Of tie safes
at Southern Pacific depot ans the
South Texas Lumber Co. bSing
smashed off BY the burglar in q vain
effort 10 reach their contents. Tools
for the work were stolen from the
Los Fresnos garage.
Failing TO secure loot az Los Fres-
nos the burglar came on to Browns
VILE, broke the lock az the Tourist
Park filling station and helped him
self 10 gasoline and oil. and also APP
propriated candy and cookies. He
then moved the scene of operation 20
Olmito where he entered the office Of
the Eagle Pass Lumber Co., and after
knocking the knob off an unlocked
safe, secured some bedding and cloth
ing. The safe in the lumber company
could have been opened by merely
turning the knob. but after knocking
the knob off the burglar was unable
TO get az the contents.
No clues were left by the burglar
al any point, but the manner in
which the knob were knocked off
would indicate he was an amateur,
officers state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-10
Coffee Again Asks
Sportslnen to Not
Kill White Wings

J. B. Coffee. state deputy game.
fish and oyster commissioner, has
again appealed TO the hunters of
Cameron county 10 refrain from
hunting white wings" until after
August /, the approximate end Of the
nesting season.
Although the season opened July /.
Coffee declared that the birds have
not completed nesting and that the
killing Of them will cause the young
to Starve.
IF there are some hunters who are
determined TO shoot them at this
time" Coffee said. Il ask that thew
get az least a mile away from the
brush where the birds have nested.
The mother bird doesn't generally
range that far from her young. The
male bird does. however. but killing
him is not half as bad as killing the
female which IS now in the midst OF
raising her young"
Coffee intimated that the next leg
i~slature would be requested to close
the season on these birds for from
two to five years.
IF this IS not done" he said, "the
present Law will at least be changed
TO open the season not earlier than
August J."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-10
CHURCH FIGHT
Up WEDNESDAY
Tabernacle Builders to
Lose, Condemna-
ton Indicates

DALLAS, July 10.-Pl-Both side.
IN the dispute over erection Of 4
fundamentalist Baptist tabernacle
here are lining up their forces in
preparation for legal arguments TO.
morrow, when a hearing will be held
in Judge Towne Young's court tc
determine if injunction restraining
work on the rambling shed shall be
made permanent.
Since the structure as il stands
has been condemned BY the city
building Inspector and the Original
permit revoked, il was predicted
that tomorrow's fight would result
IN a verdict for the property own.
ers who have protested building Of
the tabernacle on q prominent resi-,
Dental
Henry q. Wills, attorney for the
church group, spent yesterday in
Austin IN an unsuccessful attempt
to obtain the release OF the Rev. ]
Earl Anderson. jailed pastor Of the
fundamentalist Baptist congreza,
ton. OF a writ Of habeas corpus
Judge Young, who had the pastor IN,
generated in default Of $1,000 bono
for failing 70 observe his injunction
% cease work on the tabernacle, had
not indicated whether the minister
would be permitted 10 participate ir
tomorrov's argument in his court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-10
Find Small Girl
Abandoned on
Streets of City

A 6-yeaT-old girl. abandoned on
the streets Of Brownsville on the
night Of June 5. is being cared for
st the Charity Home. whore she was
taken by city police after they
found the child crying from hunger
and exposure.
An investigation started BY the
county attorney disclosed that the
child's mother resides in Mission;
that she was brought TO Brownsville
By her stspfather and left on the
streets Of the city. An arrest on an
abandonment charge may be made.
TIE girl. small for her age. p
mere baby. spent Thursday night
rosming the streets ~ the city, ter
rified and lonely. When picked up
by officers the following morning
she was huddled on . street corner
soboing and CRYING for Ter mother.
II was several hours after the Off
GERS had carried her to the charity
home before her terror began 70
sbate and she realized that she was
surrounded by friends who finally
euieted her fears, and induced her
70 tell her story.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-10

MILLS DIZZY
GRIND TO HALT
American Cases Found
To Ignore Require
ments of Law; u. S.
Caused Inquiry

PARIS, July 10.-(Pl-The divorce
mill Of Paris in the future will grind
slowly for Americans.
The hand of Louis Barthou. minis
ter Of justice, has fallen heavily on
those who have been making the
wheels of the divorce court revolve
with dizzy rapidity for their Ameri.
can clients. Seven lawyers and two
process servers are to appear before
a civil tribunal sitting as a disci-
plinary court on July p. Recommen-
dations Of this court will be placed
before the bar association and judges
Of the appellate court for action. NJ
Chibot, a court clerk, will be tried
on July rs.
Judge Grenet. who is alleged "a
have been altogether too easy going
and lacking in p~erspicacity. is to ap-
pear before the council of magis-
trates next October and they will
decide the penalty to be inflicted
upon him. In his court 142 of the
8 American divorce cases heard in
Paris last year were tried.
u. s. Started Move
1t is understood that Washington
drew the French foreign Offices at
tention to the intense publicity at.
tending Paris divorces. Some time
ago strict injunctions were issued "a
all concerned 10 see that the utmost
requirements Of the law were full
filled.
Ali, however, seemed to no avail
for divorces, at least as far as Paris
was concerned, continued to be turn
ed out with the same speed. Finally
five months ago, NJ. Barthou request
ed the appellate court to conduct an
exhaustive and discreet investigation.
President Dreyfus and Procurator
General Donay-Guigue went through
all the dockets and compared all the
documents with surprising results.
They are understood TO have found
In many cases that delays were not
respected and that DEGREES were
granted three days after the parties
had been cited To appear before the
Judge in his chambers before the
formal attempt at reconciliation. Pa
pers were arranged so as to mislead
the trial judge. Domiciles were not
properly investigated. Citations we're
delivered by process servers in their
own offices instead of at the domi-
Gle OF the parties concerned.
Judge Got Money
Upon reading this report, NJ. Bar
thou at once decided that stern dis
ciplinary measures must be taken,
Those accused intended to ask for
delay TO enable them 20 prepare their
defense and this will probably Be
granted.
investigation into the case of NJ.
Chibot revealed that the lawyers in
volved' had all handed him money 70
speed up the legal machinery and
have IL well oiled for their clients.
That only small tips were required
vas brought out when some of the
attorneys admitted having given the
clerk ten francs at . time and never
above forty, making the range Of
generosity from about 10 cents 10
$50.
1t is believed generally in legal cir
cles that Americans who have already
obtained divorces will not be affect
ed by the investigation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-10
Brownsville
To Participate In
State AID Drive

The Brownsville Chamber of Com
merce has been requested 10 endorse
the campaign, to be put on in Octo-
Der, for the advertising Of Texas and
New Mexico by the Outdoor Adver-
tiSing association OF these two states.
IL is planned to post billboards
throughout the country with attract
i've posters advertising cities and
places Of interest.
The movement has received the APP
prevail Of the Chamber Of Commerce
Of the United States, according 10 a
communication received from Joseph
i. Leopold, manager Of the South
Central division.
The posters. advertising places OF
interest in Texas and New Mexico,
will remain throughout the month Of
October. according to information re-
csived by G.. c. Richardson, manager
Of the Brownsville Chamber Of Com
merce.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-10
D. 5. WRIGHT
OUT OF RACE
Chief Deputy With
draws Candidacy
For Sheriff

D. S. Wright. chief deputy sheriff.
will not be a candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for sheriff, and
the sheriff's race has been narrow
ed TO six candidates
Announcement Of his withdrawal
was made Monday afternoon in a let
ter addressed to the secretary OF
the county executive committee. re-
questing that he be permitted Il
withdraw his application for a place
on the primary ballot. The appica-
tion was presented TO the committee
and permission granted TO with
draw.
II have no time to carry on q cam
paign for the office Mr.. Wright
said when queried as to his reason
for withdrawing. "My duties as
chief deputy keep me busy, and | do
not have the opportunity to present
my candidacy TO the voter. In view
Of this fact. l deemed II best "a
withdraw.
Il greatly appreciate the support
my friends have done IN behalf OF
my candidacy. and ! greatly appre-
ciate the Of support
have received. However, It is impos-
sible for me to carry on the cam
paign and discharge my duties
properly. and / have decided that ii
would be best TO withdraw"
The candidates left in the race are
". r. Brown, l.. G.. Nichols. c. A
Mammalian, r. II. Johnson, G.. G. Hen
son and $. M. Jester.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-10
Elks Will Hold
Annual Election

The annual election Of officers
for the Brownsville lodge No. 1882
3. p. o. e., will be held at the club
ooms Tuesday night at 8 o'clock.
An urgent request to all members
10 be present has been sent out BY
r. r. Colley, acting secretary.
This will be the first election of
officers since the reorganization OF
the lodge and the Inauguration Of
the campaign which has brought the
membership over one hundred. Fol-
lowing the election. olsns for future
activities will be discussed. Every
member Of the lodge is expected to
attend and participate in the cleo
ton and formulation OF plans for
future activities. Mr.. Colley said.
The campaign to increase the
membership of the lodge to at least
200 Is making rapid progress. and
members EXPRESS confidence that the
figure can Re attained before fall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-10
Funeral of Meyer Is
Held In San Antonio

Funeral services for Edward p.
Meyer Of this city. who died IN q San
Antonio hospital Friday. were held in
San Antonio from the Porter Loring
chapel Saturday afternoon. He was
buried in the San Jose cemetery with
Rev. A. L. Wolf of the st. Johns
Lutheran church officiating.
He j. survived by his widow and
one son. George F. Meyer. manager
Of power and light of this city.
Meyer was born in Nurnberg, Ger
many, in 1889. He graduated from
the Nurnberg college and came TO the
United States az an early age. He
was interested in mining up 70 the
time Of his fatal illness.
Meyer came TO the Valley two
years ago for his health.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-10
Hicks Houses Hold
Good Viii Meeting

A good will meeting Of the Hicks
Rubber company employees in the
Valley held in Weslaeo Monday was
featured By addresses delivered by
Fred Hicks. general sales manager Of
the Hicks Rubber CO. Of Waco and
John Hill Of the Abilene division of
the company.
The talks were made on = sales
campaign to be conducted.
Representatives from all Valley
branches of the company were pres
emit. Stores are maintained at Ed
inburg. McAllen. Donna. WeSlaco.
Mission. Harlingen and Brownsville.
Hicks and Hill left immediately
after the meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-10
Consuelo Bolado Is
Leading In Contest

Miss Consuelo Bolado Of this city
vent into the lead Monday in .
beauty contest being conducted by
La Prenss. Spanish daily printed at
San Antonio. The contest includes a
large number Of Texas entries. En-
tries also are listed from nearly all
cities in the u. S. where there is a
Spanish speaking group.
Miss Bolado is q popular member
Of the student body at the Wills
Maria convent here and is the daugh-
ter Of Romulo Bolado, proprietor OF a
local mone exchange.
Several ears and trips 70 California
,re 10 be given as prizes N the con-
est. Il was said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-10
Flashes Of Life
(By The Associated Press)


PHILADELPHIA-Now the air
plane bridge party. Mrs. d. J. Wat
tbs, Jr., entertained in q five-pas-
senger cabin monoplane 1900 feet
up. Eight hands were played.
WILDWOOD, N. jim the opin-
ion Of Magistrate John j. O'Farrell,
too many couples 20 up in the air
soon after marriage. Therefore he
refused to marry Charles v. Stark
and Miss Eleanor Kelley Of SScran-
ton, Pa, up in q plane.
FRIEDRICHSH AFEN 80 Cham
payne is regarded as unlucky for an
airship. The Count Zeppelin, which
is to essay a transatlantic flight
next month, has been christened
with liquid oxygen.
La PAZ, Bolivia-Thirteen thou
sand years ago there were precise
astronomers among the sun-worship-
pers. Professor Arturo Posnansky
and DR.. Rolf Miller have visited pre-
historic ruins and checked observa-
tions made by priests in the Temple
of the Sun at Lake Titicsca. The
ancients were not far out Of the way
in determining the season.
NEW YDRK-G. Maurice Heck
scher is broke, but spends $4,000 a
year. This came out at proceedings
BY his trustee in bankruptcy seeking
all but $4,000 Of his annual income.
His attorney argued that what he
now spends is only a third of what
he used to. The money comes from
a trust fund established by mis-
father.
NEW Y0RK-Viscomte Alain De
Leche, French poet, who came to
visit this country nine months ago
convinced that the American girls
drink and smoke too much, Is firmly
~entrenched IN the opinion as he
leaves Us. And what is more: "They
drink and smoke as much in Okla
homa as in New York, and not near
liz so we'll
DETR0IT-A fellow wanted in
Decatur, Ill, was arrested here last
week. The sheriff OF Decatur wired
asking that the man be held till this
week. Coming for the prisoner the
sheriff explained he wanted TO take
advantage OF an excursion rate. The
sheriffs name is A. A. Thrift.