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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
FREIGHT Rate
MEET CALLED
Valley Men to Attend
Dallas Farley on
Truck Charges

MISSION. Dec. IA joint confer.
ence between interested shippers
and growers of fruits and vegetables
and the railway commission of Tex
as ito seek relief from present ex-
cessivc freight rates" will be held az
the Baker hotel, Dallas, at o'clock
MoMnday evening. according 10 a
telegram received Saturday by John
Shary from the traffic department
of the East Texas Chamber of Com
mcrce. Santa Fe building. Dallas.
RI. NJ. Mcldcn. representing Mr..
Shary. announced that il was hoped
that Valley shippers and growers
would be represented at the meet
ing. which has for its purpose the
granting of relief from new excess
sive freight rates between Texas
points" on fruits and vegetables.
The telegram read:
Joint conference between inter
es'ed shippers and growers Of fruits
and vegetables and tho railway cont
mission OF Texas has been arranged
to convene at the Baker hotel, Dal-
las, at p. m, Monday. December 3,
for the purpose Of considering ways
and mears Of granting relief from
the now excessive freight rates be-
tween Texas points on fruits and
vegetables. II is to your interest 70
attend the conference. Will you be
here, and advise other interested
shippers in your community
j. +. Bianton, rate expert Of the
Brownsville Chamber Of Commerce,
announced Saturday that he will at
tend the Texas rate conference al
Dallas Monday night, announced in =
telegram from the East Texas Cham
Der of Commerce. Dallas.
IL is expected that several Valley
growers and shipping organizations
will be represented Mt the hearing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
PR0MISESADD
TO CONGRESS-
REGULAR JOBS
Offers Made During
Heat of Campaigns
Stir Consideration
AS Opening Nears

WASHINGTON, Dec. f.-iPD-Re-
turning to the capitol to pick up
where they left off last MAY, mem-
bers Of the Seventicth congress to-
day found their calendar Of unfin-
ished and routine business for the
concluding short session beginning
on Monday complicated by new de-
'mands of campaign promises.
Even before the arriving congress
sional hosts could get into their
desks today to bring out old bills
neglected in the press Of the last
session, conferences were being call
cd to take up the fate Of legislative
promises bern in the intervening ma
tional sampaign, principally tariff
revision and farm relief.
Monday afternoon rs soon As the
opening session Of the house IA con-
cluded. republican members OF the
ways and means committee will meet
TO discuss the much discussed ques-
tion of whether tariff revision is 20
be undertaken and, if so. when.
Boulder Dam Bill Leads
But this was not Of much concern
To about 40 members Of the house
and seven members Of the s~natc
who were defeated in the November
election. They 20 out March 4.
Unfinished work presents a real
problem in the senate which starts
off almost as soon as soon as the
gavel falls with the resumption uf
debate on the Swing Johnson Boul-
der Canyon dam bill. Besides a
hatch Of executive nominations 70 he
acted upon, the senate also has be-
fore it the administration naval
construction measure and the new
Kellogg anti-war treaty.
While its leaders and committees
are studying over the prospects for
farm relief and tariff revision
prime issues in the campaign Of
Continued on page two.D
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
Big Plane Uses
Municipal Port

A large tri-motored Ford plane OF
the Maddux Air Lines of Los An
geles. Calf, was to take off from
the Municipal Airport here for its
home port Saturday morning.
Tho plane landed here at 1:45 p.
m. Friday. flying from Mexico City
by way Of Tampico. The plane en-
tered Mexico through here three
weeks ago.
The plane is pilotsd by l. G. Fritz
and S. Wilkerson IS the assistant
pilot.
Those aboard the large ship we're
Mrs. ]. n. Msddux. sfr. I'd Mrs.
David Faires. Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ.
Drschc, George Sturgess and Milton
Baron.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 1.-tP)-Re-
publican Congressman Harry NJ.
Wurzhach will file contest OF the
seating Of Judge Augustus J. Nc
Closkey as congressman from the
1ith district as soon as possible aft
or he reaches Washington for the
short session of congress which con-
venes Monday.
Wurzbach, apparently defeated for
reelection to his fifth term, made
this announcement today after the
congressional investigating committee
had completed its one day probe into
Bexar county's alleged congressional
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
Fiance Shot By
Youth In Mishap

HOWARD. Kan. Dee. l.-tPl-Miss
Alice Thompson. 10. OF Ccdarville,
was accidentally shot and killed by
her fiance. Billy Cook, 81. of Kansas
City, while they were hunting near
here Yesterday. Both were guests at
the home or Miss Thompson's aunt,
Mrs. Olive McGcehcc. near Howard.
The accident occurred, il was re-
Dortcd. when Miss Thompson after
STOPPING to retrieve squirrel. raised
in front Of Cook just as he shot. The
guns discharge struck the back OF
her head.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
MISSES GALLows 20 MINUTES

MAGNOLIA. Miss. Dec. f.-tFl-
robert Percy Lotion. convicted slsy-
er of a policeman. who came within
20 minutes Of death yesterday on
the gallows. today began his third
reprieye. Governor II. ri. Bilbo
granted a reprieve. In order that q
sanity investigation might be con-
Quoted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
Smith Club Just
Begun to Fight

WASHINGTON, Dec. t.-tPl-The
AL Smith democratic club Of Wash
inEton like John Paul Jones has
Just begun 10 fight"
The group has passed resolution
TO maintain its origin as an active,
energetic body TO foster and animate
a nationwide movement to bring
about the nomination and election OF
Alfred Z. Smith. in 1922"
A preamble TO the resolution extols
the defeated democratic standard
bearer and denounces the activities
Of the Klan and anti-saioon league.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
)RY OFFICER WHO SHOT GIRL FINED SIS
Miss Lemglem, On
Secret Visit To
u. S., Disappears

she said last night. Mrs. Winter,
recently divorced from Thaddcus
Winter. added. however. that Miss
Lenglen had n standing invitation to
visit at her home.
The prospective visit Of the
French tennis star recalled rumors
that Miss Lenglen was engaged to
marry Baldwin Baldwin of Los An
geles. Last night his mother, Mrs.
Anita Baldwin, denied the reported
engagement.
Baldwin. one Of the heirs or the
famous Lucky Baldwin" fortune,
served as manager for Miss Leng-
len after she turned professional.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
SELLS LIQUOR TO 2
YEAR OLD; is JAILED

CHICAGO. Dee. i.-sP,-saic Of u
=. - moonshine TO 7-ycar-old
r bnv uncovered yesterday. has led
oiI;;>~ "a increase tho vigor Of their
p.v's.t;ration pv. into sale Of liquor 10
school children -,
Fonr high school boys also have
.~,ested on charges that they
- usn .rvsred in the delivery of
ms 49, - customers OF beer flat
owner. .s,.- !.
s-~-o,J bov had made a purchase
w liauor. Tho liquor was for the
e~v's fsfbG.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
7 Rescued When
Tug Boat Sinks

EVERETT, Wash, Dec. 1.-lPl--
seven men we're rescued from the
storm tossed waters of Puget Sound
last night after a gale. which core
,hrough Everett aud Mukilteo, had
surk eeir tue boat Bay Island .nd
harasssd small craft in the hsrbor
here.
hurrnu reported the storm was cen
.s.sd IN British Columbia and was
..arhinv out over Washington today.
mall area around Everett appar-
artiy was the only section TO suf-
ssr The storm was moving in on
easterly direction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01

HARLINGEN. Dec. 1.-The Valley
Mid-Winter Fair attendance record
was broken for the second time IN
as many days Friday when more
than thirty thousand people jammcd
the gates in spite or tho cold wea-
ther and threatening sky, raising TO
about $4,000 the total attendance at
the fair duEing the first four
days.
With better weather Saturday. the
closing day. the attendance was ex-
pected to again exceed all records.
and at IL o'clock tonight the Valley
Fair gates will close with a total
Continued on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
RIGHT VERDICT
IS RETURNED,
Use AYERS
C,Ethan a hot Discbaro.
messing. TN DloSiAoL &
j. Il ,R.s sSfS%s srs:,s When He
F y ,s.y So . Party. Is
I a;;wecc.;f Court

Ell. ,ice Dec. 1.-jP)--
Louis ghoor ,elA' city prohibition
offics = Co Cieoand costs today
by a little :. ~sbcr in common
pleas how that ,,asc unding Of Miss
Betts $50 oIo'na couh automobile
was aawI. freedo, Vain by officers
seek Fall these athf'a shipment of
I;o,o rhe wonder. q
that they ca.
Mii re / have said lot IN the neck
or .-ou TO ponderif'@ September &c
as each the sar herain with her
- and IL we are cr II -.
fam S<ron, sor,able other mem
bers Yo,, and 4, oquad, Frank
Ma weight and h "a ter, were ar
rest mothers force oda,
II spring. Thinf fine- Judge
Web you do not agrLS rtlry had been
"jrstinw these suggt.in a verdict
Of ASA lld give you a
"Had J the power. this young
man gull, offense. |
should ha sWefS 10 nH under the
me me. ,.s s"t t,sn NJ. Q.-Ts,ep he add.
nave Co.. ~. tonsils re ~ NJ dutv
and what l. ned about arc in good
faith. He At ! eat with author
ity Of the LAW Ind ali the evidence
was that ne did not shoot at the
car"
Judge Weber explained that costs
IN the case were $3.50. whereas the
maximum fine for assault and Mt
terry is $500.
George r. Glitch, Cicco's attorney,
said that he had offered to pay Miss
Haywood Immediately $500 in settle
ment of her claims but that, while
no formal reply had been received,
her attorneys had held out for n sim
liar settlement from other members
Of the police party.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
POLICEMAN KILLED

CHICAGO. Dec. i.--tPl-Policeman
Thomas Gcsry. attached 10 the de-
tective bureau. was found shot TO
death today in saloon which police
said was owned bv state Represent
stive Lawrence O'Brien.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
Former McAnen
ManDies in S. A.

HcALLEN. Dec. Word has
been received here Of tn death
Thursday noon Of Clifford Smith.
formerly manager of the American
National Life Insurance c. rpany OF
this city. Smith was operated on
Monday in San Antonio. to which
place he had been transfc--ed re-
Gently.
Smith had many frierds in the
Valley.
He is survived by his mother OF
San Antonio and a brother, Louis. of
Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
BIG Time SET
FOR LAST DAY
OFEXPOSTTION
More Than 100000 Ex-
pected to See Dis
plays Before Gates
Finally Swing Shut
ARMY FLIERS
TO ENTERTAIN
FAIR CROWD

HARLINGEN. Dec. 1.-Thrce
army fliers from San Antonio
arrived here in planes late FRI
day. and will perform over the
Valley Fair grounds Saturday.
they said. The flicrs are Lieu
tenants Rich, Ramsey end Reeves.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
RISkING RECORD

DETROIT, Dec. 1.-(Pl-Plsying
Georgetown TO-DAY, the University Of
Detroit. undcfeated and united this
year. was defending "A record WI IA
consecutive victories started last ser
SON
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
UNINJURED

A car was turned over in the
loose gravel nc Dead Mans curve on
the highway early saturday morn
ing but no one was injured. ID WIS
spcrted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley.
Fair To partly cloudy tonight ami
Sunday; lowest temperature tonight
about same rs last night, risiZDZ
temperature Sunday.
For East Texas: Partly cloudy to-
night and Sunday; not much change
in temperature.
Light 20 variable winds un tt4
coast becoming enHterly to south
crly-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01

TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE
High and low tide ne Pq
tomorrow. under normal me
cal conditionss
Low s-...4...-.-s.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-01

RIVER FORECAST
There will be no material change
IN the river during ths<Lacxt few
dnyw IN
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-02-17
FROM AROUND THE COUNTY

A party was had for Mrs. John
Ladd, ST., Wednesday evening the oc-
casiOn being her birthday anniversary.
Among those registering at the no
tel this week were: H. A. Hanson,
Crosby; l.. H. Feehan, Minot; A. An
derSon, Minot; w. K Moon, Billings;
e. Esstrehemel, Wiliston; Jas. Brady
Valley City; Geo. Hill, Saskatchewan;
w. Clavier, Great Falls; G. S. Jack,
Minot; James Larter, Raymond; Cor
don Fawcett, north country; Mrs. w.
b Dunn, Whitehall; Raymond Wiley,
Whitehall.
Iner FfedeIickson and Harry Ehrm-
entraut were Plentywood callers last
Sunday.
Ms Ella West and Mrs. Harris
entertained a number of their lady
friends at a Valentine party last
Thur day afternoon. Cards were
played at three tables until five
o'clock when a delicious lunch was
served. Prizes were awarded to Mrs
Roy Nelson and Mrs. Sam Thompson
Mrs. Roy Nelson entertained at six
o'clock dinner Monday evening, the
occasion being Mr.. Nelson's birthday.
Covers were laid for thirteen. After
dinner the evening was spent in play
ing bridge.
Mrs. N. j. Nelson and Mrs. J. Sell
Wig gave a beautiful Valentine party
at the Nelson home Tuesday. The
rooms were decorated with hearts and
cupids. Bridge was played until mid
night when delicious rfreshments were
served. Prizes were awarded Mrs.
Keogh, Arthur LELAND, Miss Pearl
Bart and Joe Kosky.
Miss Ella West went out to the
home of her son Robert last Sunday
where they entertained a number of
their friends with a goose dinner. The
afternoon was spent in playing whist
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-02-17
RESERVE

L. S. Onstad of Plentywood and
John Gregg of Bainville were in town
Tuesday looking after business inter
ests.
Mrs. J: j. Gibbons spent Friday
and Saturday of last week in Plenty
wood the guest of Miss Della Croot.
Fred Olsen and family of Dagmar
spent Sunday visiting at the home Of
Pete Groskurth.
w. H. Westergaard of Williston
was in town the first of the week
looking after business connected with
the First National Bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Hole and young
est son left Saturday for Flora, N.
D., to spend few days visiting Mrs.
Holes parents.
A meeting of the Commercial club
was held last Tuesday evening, the
annual election of officers taking
place. Bob Gunderson was elected
President; George Anderson, vice
president; Will Moran, secretary and
treasurer. An elaborate program Of
Improvements will be launched in the
coming year 1t is hoped to build
sidewalks, and add more street lights.
A plan for raising funds was discus.
sed, and definite announcements will
be made later.
Mr. and Mrs. Rider Leer entertain
ed the community in the school house
tContinued on Last e.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-02-17
Horses and Harness

2 Black Mares, II years old, W.T.. 200 lbs.
] Bay Mare, IL years old, wit. 1900 lbs.
| Sorrel Horse, IL yrs. old, W.T.. 1900 lbs.
| Dark Mare, Is yrs. old, W.T.. 1850 lbs.
Black Mare, Is years old, W.T.. 1850 lbs.
l light bay horse with white face years
old, weight 400 lbs.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-02-17

Brown Horse, Is yrs. old, wit. 1900 lbs.
Dark Bay Mare, 9 yrs. old, wit. 1900 lbs.
l Dark Mare, 8 yrs. old, wi. 1850 lbs.
l Dark Bay Mare saddle pony, z years,
wit. 100 lbs. n e-
5 Sets of Breeding harness ~
10 horse collars and sweat pads
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-02-17
Free
Lunch
Served
at
Noon

l Spike Tooth Walking CuItivator
Walking Cultivator with set of shavels
/ Smut Machine Grain Treater
DeLaval Cream Separator No. Is
Wooden Water Tank, holds IL bis water
l Sweet Clover Scarifying machine
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-02-17

l John Deere Binder, z ft cut,
Good running condition
l 5-section wood harrow, used l year
good discs Mccormick Mower
l Mccormick Hay Rake
2 Running Gear Wagons
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-02-17
Farm Machinery

l John Deere Gang Plow
with 13-inch Bottom
/ John Deere Sullxy PIow
with 16 in. Breaking Bottoms
l Emerson Gang Plow with 14-in. bottom
l John Deere Binder, 8 #. cut, brand new
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-02-17
RHEUM ATISM

While in France with the American
Army | obtained a noted French pre-
sCription for the treatment of Rheu-
matism and Neuritis. l have given
this to thousands with wonderful re-
suits. The prescription cost me moth
ing. | ask nothing for it. l will mail
it if you will send me your address.
A postal will bring it. Write today.
PAUL CASE, Dept. x-3O, BrocktOn,
MASS. (adv)
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-02-17
Miscellaneous

l self-sinking cast iron tank heater
| wooden pump Cd.
lob Rods of Sheep Wire 2d' a. a..
$50 Feet of Chicken Wire sGTgia,
l stack of Sweet Clover Hay 23oa.
Many other articles too numerous to men,
ton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-10-05

Greencastle, addressing the confer
ence Thursday on international
peace, attacked military prepared
ness.
"If any one can show me a case
in history where preparedness for
war has prevented it shall be glad
to know of it," President OMAN
declared.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-10-05

county committee and they would
not ask this insulting question with
out the sanction and approval of
that organization"
ut is plainly evident that the
Republican county committee is in
jecting religious bigotry and intol-
erance into the Marion county cam
paign. This is a deteStable I'M
American brand of politics and
clearly an invasion of the personal
lights of each and every voter"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-10-05
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

bridge, and the triphy for mixed
whist pairs.
The trophy play began Thursday
morning and will continue until
Saturday night.
Winners in Thursdays game were
Morning-Auction bridge. W. w. Colby
and A. w. Taylor; whist. north and south.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Nokes; east and west,
J. W. Folger and Mrs. A. B. Durns; first
session of play for L A. c. trophy. I. A.
C. team. L. G. WEIGH. Mcfarland Ben
ham. William zeller and Roland Buck;
pairs. north and south. L. j. Haddad and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-10-05

Marion County Democratic chair
man, charged today.
Definite and specific information
has reached the Democratic county
headquarters that the Republican
poll takers are asking the voters
this question: What is your re-
ligion?" Reach stated in a COM
nunication to Democratic poll TAX
RS of the county.
These poll takers" he continued
are employees of the Republican
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-10-05
BACK BUILDING PLAN
Northwest Indiana MethOdists Fa-
vOr Project at Purdue.

BU Times Special
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Oct. s.
Endorsement of a plan for erection
by the Methodist church of a $780,
600 student building at Purdue Uni
versity was voted by the church's
Northwest Indiana Conference, in
session here. President G. Brom-
ley OMAN of De Paw University,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-10-05

w. I. Marsh. east and west Mr.. zeller and
Buck.
. Accommodation bridge, Mrs. J. B.
Suttles and Mrs. F. H. Bruhn, north and
east and west; open whist. Mr. Nokes and
Mrs. r. K. Smith. north and south. and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. @. Macy. east and west.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-10-05
WHIST TOURNEY ON
Compete Today for Indiana
Association Trophy.

Contestants in the fourth annual
tournament of the Indiana Whist
Association will compete today for
the association trophy for auction
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-10-05
BUYS City Warehouse Site

A warehouse and two acres of
property at Miller st. and Blaine
Ave have been purchased BIZ the
Bradley Warehouse Company, it
was announced Thursday by A. G..
Bradley, president of the company.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-10-05
RAP G. 0. P. TACTICS
Republicans Hit for Making
Religion an Issue.

Republican poll takers in Marion
County are injecting religion int
the campaign, Leroy j. Keach
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-10-05

The Glove industry of Zanzibar
yields the bulk of the worlds
supply.
Evening star., 1928-11-19
HUSBAND CALLING
Is SHOW FEATURE
Women Will Compete in Contest
to Be Held Tomorrow at
Food Exhibit.

Having already attracted thousands
of visitors, the food show Of the Dis
trict Grocers Society will reopen today
for the final six days of its presenta-
ton at the Washington Auditorium
A. S. Kay, president of the society,
announced today that an old-fashioned
"husband-calling" contest for wives will
be held tomorrow evening as the prin-
cipal event of the entertainment pro-
gram. There will be a prize awarded
to the wife who most effectively calls
from the speakers platform in the
lower floor of the auditorium for her
husband. Contestants will be asked to
use the name of Henry" given to the
wooden man which last Friday eve
ming was The mark of determined wives
entered in the rolling -pin-throwing
contest.
Wives may use either of two meth
DDS of attack in the event tomorrow
evening to call for their husbands, alias
Henry" in soothing, ccaXing tone
or in a commanding voice.
This evening the Masonic Glee Club
of Washington, under the leadership of
Charles Bartlett. will be heard in a
number of popular and comic numbers.
This afternoon one Of the daily matinee
baby contests will be held in anticipa-
tion of the final baby contest Saturday
afternoon.
Evening star., 1928-11-19

! NtoPs
! O.Cedar
? saves tlleday

MOVINC-DAY is never a
picnic--but you can at
least be ready for it
with an O.Cedar Polish
Mop and the equally
famous O-Cedar Pol.
ish. In double-quick
time all the floors are
cleaning busted,
cleaned and polished
in one operation. Every
piece of furniture is
spOtless and bright.
You need O-Cedar all
the year through. Pol
ish mops. 75c, 81,
SIPS. Polish. 4-oz.
bottle, Soc; IL or, 6Oc.
AT hardware, grocery,
drug, department and
- other stores.