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most every other part of the automo-
bile. in the opinion Of many engi-
neers, has been carried much further
toward perfection than the brakes.
their failure can seldom be blamed
for a railroad crossing accident.
In a study Of reports on nearly
5000 such accidents. analysed for the
highway research board Of the ma
tional research council by Austin ID.
Fletcher Of New York. chairman of
the committee on cause and proven
tion of highway accidents, and Will
liam G.. Eliot, ILL.,, of the bureau Of
public roads. they found defective
brakes mentioned MS contributing
factors in only 81. Inadequate head
lights were even less frequently men
toned. being reported in only Is in
stancS.
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
CITATION BY PUBLICATION

III. L. Faux ". J.. NJ. Simmons.
In the District Court, 103rd Judi
cial District, Cameron County, Texas.
The State Of Texas to the Sheriff
or any Constable OF Cameron County
Greeting.
You are hereby commanded, that
by making publication OF this eta
tion in some newspaper published in
the County Of Cameron once in each
week for four consecutive weeks pre-
vious TO the return day hereof, you
summon J. ~ Simmons, whose resi-
dence is unknown, who Is alleged to
be a nonresident OF the State OF
Texas, to be and appear mt the next
regular term Of the District Court
OF Cameron County, 70 be holden at
the Courthouse thereof, In the City
Of Brownsville, on the third Mon
day IN April, A. ID. 1928, the same
being the sixteenth day or April.
A. ID. 1928. then and there 10 an
swer a petition filed in said Court
on the 18th day OF March. "A. ID. 1928.
IN q suit numbered on the docket
OF said Court, No. 1888, wherein
II. Il. Faux Is plaintiff, and j.. NJ.
simmons Is defendant; the nature
Of plaintiffs demand being substan-
TALLY, as follows. to-wit:
Plaintiff sues IN -tressprSs Al trv
title and 70 recover title and possess
sion Of a tract in Cameron Comfy
Texas, described as Lot No. ~ ana
tne west half Of Lot No. rs, Palo
Alto Subdivision plat No. /, located
within the Cameron County Water
improvement District No. 6.
Plaintiff alleges that the COM
mon source OF utle Is q deed from
the r. a. Chase company 10 the de-
~fendant, conveying said land TO the
defendant retaining in said deed. n
vendors Lien to secure the nav
ment Of ten notes, two series Of
tive notes each; series No. | con-
slsts OF five notes, each for the sum
q $44s.O4, due from one to five d
AFTER date respectively; series No. 2
consists OF five notes, each for the
sum OF S44.96. due from one to five
years after date respectively: all
dated November %, 1929. and pro-
vtdlnB the usual accelerated matur-
ity and attorneys fees clauses.
Plaintiff alleges that he is the
owner Of said notes and the vrr-
doris lien, which Is the first and only
lien. That the defendant has fail
ed to pay said notes as they become
due. that notes Nos. ! to a Of each
series are past due and unpaid, and
by reason Of this default on the
part Of the defendant, he has elected
to rescind said sale and to sue for
title and possession of said land and
Tor writ of possession.
Herein fail not, but have Won he
fore said Court on the said first
DAY OF next term thereof this writ
with your return thereon, showing
how You have executed the same.
Given under my hand and seal Of
said Court. at office in the City of
brownsville, Tex, this the 18th dav
OF March, "A. d. 1925.
Witness, Jnc. r. Seaman.
Clerk of District Court IN
and for Cameron County,
Texas.
By NJ. y. MrTiernan. deputv.
A true copy I certify.
Jno. p. Seaman, Clerk Dis
frict Court, Cameron County,
Texas.
By M- j. Tiernan. deputy.
ISSUED same day.
(seal)
a. 0ooo
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CITATION BY PUBLICATION

! III. L. Faux vs.. Chas r. Fleming,
in the District Court, Cameron Coun-
ty, Texas.
The State OF Texas 60 the Sheriff
or any constable OF Cameron Coun-
ty-Greeting:
you ARE HEREBY COMMAND
ED. that by making publication OF
this Citation in some newspaper
published in the County OF Cameron
once in each week for four consecu-
tive weeks previous to the return day
hereof you summon Chas. +. Fleming
whose residence Is unknown. who il
alleged to be a nonresident Of the
State Of Texas, to be and appear at
the next regular term Of the District
Court of Cameron County, to be
holden at the Court House thereof,
in the City Of Brownsville, on the
third Monday in April A. d. 1925.
the same being the sixteenth div Of
April "A. u. 1928, then and there 10
answer a petition filed in said Court
on the twelfth day OF March A. u.
1928, in a suit. numbered on the
Docket of said Court, No. 1851 where
in III. l.. Faux IS plaintiff, and Chas-
f. Fleming IL defendant; the nature
Of plaintiffs demand being substan-
TALLY, as follows, to-sVit:
Plaintiff sues in trespass to try
title and to recover title and possess
sion Of a tract in Cameron County,
Texas, described as Lots No. 81 and
the East 0ne-half of Lot No. %. Palo
Alto subdivision out Of Share %,
Espiritu Santo Grant, according 20
the map of said subdivision recorded
~ Nn1urnn X - 49, 90 Me- p~~~~I~
Of Cameron County, Texas.
Plaintiff alleges that the common
source Of title Is a deed from the K.
nj. Chase Company TO the defendant.
conveying said land TO the defendant.
retaining In said deed, a Vendors
Lien 20 secure the payment Of six
notes, numbered /, TX. 2, 8, A. and b:
Note No. / for $22S.6O; No. TX for
$27S.15; remaining notes for S5O6.75.
each dated January s, 1924, due i'm
one TO five years after date. and
providing the usual accelerated ma
turlty and Attorneys fees clauses.
Plaintiff alleges that he is the
owner Of said notes and the Vendors
Lien, which is the first and only
lien. That the defendant has failed
70 pay said notes MS they become
49, 1I@b HVbG1 NOS a TO a tuS
are past due and unpaid, and by rea-
son of this default on the part Of the
defendant, he has elected TO rescind
said sale and 10 sue for title and
possession OF said land and for writ
Of possession.
HEREIN FAIL NOT. but have YOU
before said Court on the first day ~
next term thereof this writ with
you return thereon, showing how
You have executed the same.
Given under my hand and seal Of
said Court, at office in the City Of
Brownsville, this the 18th day Of
March A. d. 1928.
WITNESS, Jno. p. Seaman.
Clerk of District Court III and for
(SEAL) .Comeron. County Texas.
By NJ. j. McTiernan, Deputy.
"A true copy I certify:
John p. Seaman.
Clerk District Court, Cameron Co..
Texas.
M. J. McTiernan, Deputy.
(Issued same day.
3-l5-E2-29-4-5-4t-29OO
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BIDS WANTED FOR FURNISHING
CORRUGATED. GALVANIZED
rDnnr

Bids will be received at the office
Of the City Manager in the City or
Brownsville until March 10th. A. d.
1923. ut 10 o'clock a. m. for 1926
square feet Of corrugated. galvanized
iron. % guaGe, delivered in the City
OF Brownsville.
Specifications OF lengths required
may be obtained in the office Of the
City Engineer Of the City Of Browns
vile.
Each bidder will be required Co de-
posit with his bid a certified check
for ten per cent or the amount or
his bid. which check will be forfeited
for failure to complete delivery ac-
cording 10 his bid.
The City reserves the right Co re-
iect n and all bids.
a. f.. Munday. Secretary, City
Of Brownsville, Texas.
3-6-15-1Ot-2679
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cords the height OF the water above
mean tide at Albany, and the wind
direction finder. a weather vane, pro-
pels q stamping device with q rubber
arrow which always points I'm the
same direction as the vnne. Passage
OF time u indicated on the paper 50
that the machine complies an hourly
record of the three instruments.
Sellers invention supplanted three
separate recording devices and elm
mated q tedious job of comparison.
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Device Forecasts
Niagara Ice Flow

NIAGARA FALLS, NJ. ". R1-An
intricate machine combining wind
velocity and water-level gauges
with "a wind-direction finder, warns
the Niagara Falls Power company
when ice may be expected 70 form
i'm the upper Niagara river.
The contrivance, invented by Peter
Seller OF Niagara Falls. Is sheltered
on Grass Island near the company's
power houses above the falls. Inn
pressions made BY the three devices
are synchronized en- n sheet Of paper
which passes through the machine.
The undoubtedly gauge Is SO con-
structed that IL operates a recording
device which prints n red dot on the
paper when the wind cups overhead
have traversed n mile. "A pen, oper-
ated bv the water-level gauge, re-
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On Saturday, March cath, 1923. the
Board of Directors Of Cameron Coun-
ty Water Control and Improvement
District Number Five viii accept
sealed proposals stating the rate Of
interest offered on the funds Of the
District for the term between the
date Of such bid and the next reg
ular time for the selection Of q de-
positorys that is the first Saturday
in February, A. ID. 1880. from any
banking corporation. association, or
individual banker I'm Cameron county.
Texas. who may desire to be selected
to be the depository Of the funds Of
the district.
Witness my hand. this the list day
Of March, A. ID. 1928.
wv. III. Huffman, Jr,
Secretary, Cameron County
Water Control and Improve
ment District No. Five.
3-1-8-15-22-4t-26T7
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To the Sheriff or any Constable OF
Cameron County. Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to
cause the following notice to be pub
iished IA a newspaper of general
circulation which has been continu-
ously and regularly published for q
period Of not less than one year
preceding the date Of the notice in
tne County OF Cameron. State OF Tex
as, and you shall cause said notice
to be printed at least once each week
for a period OF ten days exclusive
Of the first day Of publication before
the return day hereof:
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
PROBATE OF WILL
THE STATE OF TEXAS.
To all persons interested in the
estate Of William McClughan, de-
ceased. Margaret McClughan has
filed n the County Court OF Cam
eron County. an application for the
probate of the last will and tesla
'ment Of said William McClughan, de-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-15
CRABS EMOTIONS SHOWN

That crabs have some emotions and
not others was demonstrated by sci
entists in London recently. IL vas
shown that a crab fettered BY one
claw and left with food just out or
reach will starre to DEATH but the
placing Of q polyp, the crabs deadly
enemy, near II, will cause the pris-
oner 20 become convulsed with fear.
The shock causes the tied claw 20
come off 50 that the crustacean can
scuttel away 90 safety.
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MECHANICAL HAND DEVISED

After years Of study, James Smith,
a ~Scotchman, has invented a mechan-
ical hand that will help the crippled.
He says that with il people who
havs lost one or both hands will be
able to compete In the industrial
market with those fully equipped by
nature" BY using il. clerks will be
able to write and laborers 20 use
pick and shovel, he declares. The
devise is made of white metal, pos
sesses fingers and thumb Of spiral
wire, and a. grip" Is given by mere
" stretching the arm.
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Train Information
MISSOURI PACIFIC LINES

MISSOURI PACIFIC LINES
No. ITO Houston. San Antonio $50
H. m.
No. 1s-To Houston. New Orleans. sac
y. m.
No. 1e-To Houston. San Antonio. St
z Louis. 7:45 .. n.
No. fB-From 81. Louis, San Antonio.
Houston. es35 n m.
No. IS-From Houston and New Or
leans. $3.50 a. IN.
No. i1-From San Antonio and Hous-
Con. 10 30 .. M.
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II. L. Faulk. No. 1852, vs.. ]. n.
Powe.
IN the District Court. 10srd Judi
cial District, Cameron County, Texas.
The State OF Texas 20 the Sheriff
or any Constable Of Cameron County
Erecting;
You are hereby commanded. that
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FOR a safe investment, any size,
bearing 8 per cent. compounded semi
annually, combining safety and avail
ability. write billiard smith. Jr.,
Brownsville, Texas B-ls0I
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BLACK DIAMOND BUS LINES
Cars 10 Mission on the hour ev-
cry hour, 6 a. m. to 6 p. m, and at
1880 a. m, $3.50 y. m, 1880 p. m. and
Q p. m.
To Point Isabel, 8 a. M ~ m. and
4 .. m.
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Buy or Exchange

COLORADO INC0ME-Trade for
citrus land near good town. or busi-
ness property. good location. Owner,
Box BAN, Harlingen. C-117
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

A GOOD CHANCE for some girl or
boy. On account Of leaving city, will
offer for quick sale scholarship in
leading Brownsville business college
for nine months tuition in regular
secretarial course. at greatly reduced
rates. Address ellis. Care Herald.
ellis
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NATIONAL LINES OF MEXICO

(Mntamoros Stationt
No. 1870 Monterrey. Mexico Cts.
esb0 n M
Ne. 1s1-From Mexico City. Monterrey.
$3.50 p. IN.
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FOR SALE-Corner property. four
teenth and Van Buren, streets. good
investment Write owner p. o. Box
6zs, Brownsville. ca
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SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES
No. 3ie-From Houston. San Antonio.
e:z5 a. m.
No. s20-To Houston. San Antonio.
$3.50. u. m.
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RIO GRANDE RAILWAY
To Point Isabel. $3.50 a. IA.
From Point Isabel. 4 q. n.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-16

 The Putnam Patriot is On Ssis Thursday Afternoons as the
 Following Places Putnam News Co, Union St. Donnhue's Store, Main St. United Cigar Store. Front St. The Maheu Variety Store. Prov idence Street. V. Troubalos, Fruit and Confec- tionery Store. Providence St. Thursday Evening IL May Be Oh
 tained At The Thompson Post Office. Arsene Frappier's Barber Shop. North Grosvenordale. Grosvenordale Post office. Douvilie's Store, No. Grosvenor. dale.
 NJ. ] Kenney, Mechanicsville. 0'Neil's Drug Store, Dayyille. Dowe's. Dsnielson. pomfret Post Office.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-16

Entered as Second Glass Matter at the Postofisce at Putnam. Conn, ac- cording to the Act of Congress. Subscription Price s2O0 per Year
 Payable in Advance Single Copies Five Cenfs
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-16

Lawyer Charles L. Torrey is HI at his home on Grove street.
 Robert Malley of School street has been visiting relatives in Providence.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Gagne of Wood avenue visited with friends in Fall River Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Anss, Meehs- nics street spent Monday with reia- tives in Worcester.
 Elxear Harper of Bullock street spent the weekend with his brother, Arsene Harper of Boston
 Misses Dora and Eva Riel of Main street spent the weekend the guests of their aunt and uncle, MT. and Mrs. Nathan T. Riel of Springfield, Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Gagnon and. son Earl of Main street spent Sunday the guests of Mrs. Gagnon's aunt and uncle, Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Grimley of North Attieboro, Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs. Prosper Vegiard were in Wiilimantic Sunday attending a family reunion, the occasion being the golden wedding anniversary or Mir. Vegiard's parents. Mir. and Mrs. Prosper Vegiard. Sr
 Mir. and Mrs. C. l.. Adams enter tained over the weekend, their daughters. Mrs. Dalbert Mackenzie of Worcester, Mrs. Eldon $. Johnson and daughter Bernyce of Wiliiman- tic. and Mrs. w. Earle Prince ot New Hyde Park, Long Island.
 The East and West Bridge Club met with Mrs. K. B. Williams, Cen ter street. yesterday afternoon, Mrs Williams being the high scorer in the playing. Delectable refreshments were served. The next meeting Will be with Mrs. Dr. H. l.. Pease on Ere mont street, Wednesday, February 29th.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-16

Mir. and Mrs. John HAssn of Main Main street spent Sunday the guest of Mrs Hagan's mother in Attleboro. Mass
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-16
KILLED HIS HIS WIFE " E
Cecil (. Campbell. Alleged Hammer Murderer, Was
 Married in Putnam


 Officers Investigating the New York murder ease in which Cecil Glide Campbell Is alleged to have slain his wife. Mary Lyle MacLean Campbell, with q hammer. in the Grand hotel ln that city. have discovered that Campbell was married tn Putnam The police of New York say that Campbell has confessed.
 The records of the town clerk office in the Municipal building show that Cecile Clyde Campbell and Mary Lyle McClean were married in this city, May 18th. 1922. by Rev. John c. Stoddard of the First Baptist church.
 The record discloses that Mrs. Campbell gave her residence as Bos- ton. She stated that she was 2S years old and chat her parents were James and Mary II. MacLean.
 Campbell gave his age as 3S, resi- dence Waylnad, Mass. Parents, WIZ liam c and Lena V. Campbell. His birth place is given as Salem. Neb- raslsa. He stated that he had been married before but that he was widower.
 Campbell. according to his conofes- sion. said that he and his vii enter ed into suicide pact and that he crushed her skull with a hammer. It was his intention. he said, to end his own life by jumping out of the hotel window but he lost his nerve.
 Afir a search of week Campbell was arrested in lodging house eon- ducted by the Volunteers of America in Philadelphia.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-16
Travelling Salesman
 Dies Suddenly At Home

Word has been received in Putnam of the sudden death of Frank Cluff. as, travelling salesman for the $ &. Pierce Company Of Boston. Mir. Cluff had been coming Co Putnam for many years, and sod the late w. ]. Bartlett his first order of the eompany's prod ucts. He was well known to a num- ber of Putnam business men. who were shocked to learn of his death 4 member of the company he repre- sented was talking with him on the telephone Sunday afternoon aa hour before he died. and he was apparently in his usual health at that time.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-16
In the Churches
Congregational Church Notes Rev. James Y. English. Minister


 Thursday. February 10th at s.45 ?. m. Annual Meeting of the Spald ing Library Association. Sunday, February 10th.
 i0.30 q. m. The service of worship The minister will preach. Subject What Is Salvation2" The music Anthem. 'Giive Praise All Ye That Worship Him." pinsuti- Macy; re. sponse. Art Thou Weary" Schneek- ar.
 The Beginners Department of tho Church School.
 f2.00 The Church School, Young Peoples and Mems Forums.
 TOO p. m. The Friendly Evening" meeting. The service will consists of an evening of vocal and instrument tai music.
 Monday. February 20tth. at 7.30 ?. m. Alpha Delta Social. This will take the form of Washington s Birthday Party.
 Tuesday. February 2lst at 7.45 ?. m. The school of leadership train ing
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-16
Raptis, Church Notes
Henry D. Hodge. Pnator.

Rev. Henry E. Hodge. Pastor.
 Wednesday afternoon at three O. clock the union meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society and the Woman's Mission ary Society was held at the parSon- age.
 Tonight at 7.30 Prayer meeting will be held. Subject. "The Bread of Life
 Thursday at s.30 choir rehearsal.
 Sunday at lO.30 worship, What Shall I Do With Jesus7"
 1900 Bible School and School of Missions.
 G.30 Christian Endeavor.
 TOO Worship. Stereopticon mes sage on Missions Around the World" !"
 Monday at &, The World Wide Guild will give the missionary play, ''The Pill Bottle" presenting medical missions in India.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-16
Ms.hedI., Church Note.
Rev. John E. Duxbury Psstol

Rev. John E. DuNbury taNtor
 Sunday morning service i0.40.
 Sunday School 12.00 Sunday evening service TOO.
 Last Sunday evening the pastor gave an illustrated lecture on The Hospitals and Hospital Work under the management of our church.
 Thursday evening at 745 the reg ular weekly night service will be held
 Friday evening the Rho Delta class will meet with Mrs. Leslie Steere on School street.
 The Church Home night win be held Wednesday evening the 29th. The speaker of the evening will be Rev. Earl. Y. Storey of Providence.
 Rev. Mir. Duxbury will preach Sun. day morning from the subject. "Chris tian Nationalism." His subject foi the evening service will be "The Rocky Foundation.