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New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
GANNA WALSKA IS
 ILL WITH THE FLU
Mild Attack Makes It Necessary
 to Cancel Concert

Chicago. Dec. 14 R>-Mme. Ganna Walska (Mrs. Harold r. McCor- mick) has been stricken with in- fluenza, and. though it is only mild attack. she has found it necessary to cancel her concert at Orchestra hall tomorrow afternoon.
 A statement by two attending physicians said only that Mime. Wal ska was confined to bed by influenza and that it would be impossible for her to fill the engagement.
 Harry E. Vogeli. in charge of ar engagements for the concert. said that those who had purchased tickets should hold them. to be used at a later date to be fixed when Mme. Walska recovers.
 The influenza attack was sudden, Mime. Walska having been the cen- ter of attention at the opera We'd nesday night when she occupied the Mccormick box during the perfor- nance of "Don Giovanni"
 Since returning to Chicago after an absence of years, Mime. Walska has settled herself in the Harold F Mccormick town house and has in- dicated that she intends to make hel permanent home here, except fo, annual trips to Europe during the spring and summer months.
 Postponement of tomorrow's con. cert recalls that previously Mme Walska's announced appearance: invariably have been attended by unlocked for development! which have necessitated their can cellatlon.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
Influenza Continues
 To Take Heavy Toll

Chicago, Dec. 14 (UP)-With universities and schools closing daily influenza and pneumonia still took their toll of life in the middle west and west today.
 Ten deaths from influenza and IS from pneumona were recorded here in the last A hours. Denver re- ported 21 deaths from both diseases and Los Angeles 10.
 The Universities of Chicago and Wisconsin were ordered closed yes- terday to check tho spread of influ- enza among the students. At the same time the University Of North Dakota at Grand Forks was closed because of the many cases of flu among students. The Universities of Missouri and Kansas already had been closed until after the Christ mas holidays
 All middle western states reported many children out of grade and higt schools but stressed the fact that many of the patients merely have bad colds or mild cases of influenza
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
Jacob M. DickensOn {
 Dies in Chicago

Chicago, Dec. 14 R-Jacob M. Dickinson, democratic secretary of war in President Taft's administra- ton, died late yesterday following an operation and several weeks ill., ness. He was 7S years old.
 A military funeral for Mir. Dick inson. a native of Mississippi. will be held tomorrow afternoon at Nash vile, Tenn. Veterans of the Confed- crate army will be in charge. The body will lie in state at the Tennes- see state capitol in Nashville for sev- eral hours before the services.
 An attack of gall trouble sent MT. Dickinson to St. Luk's hospital sev- eral weeks ago. Three weeks ago he underwent an operation
 For more than 20 years he had practiced law in Chicago.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
HERE IS A VERY FINE FIVE PASS. SEDAN
 FOR S35O

HERE IS A VERY FINE
 FIVE PASS. SEDAN
 FOR $350 JEWETT Six. { door. finished in handsome marine blue Duco,
 fresh, plump. clean upholstery.
 Tires in excellent condition. Snubbers, bumpers and spare. One of the best all around medium weight sedans, not too light. not too heavy. We guar antee satisfaction with this, be- cause it's extra good for the price.
 If you fancy light sport cabrio- let see this STAR. 1928 6 cyl Cabriolet with folding top and roomy rumble seat. finished in moss green Duco. Special Hayes-Hunt body. snubbers and spare tire. For snap. power and "go" this is hard to beat Orig inal price $1,010. now s55o. CHRYSLER "70" 5 pass. Brougham. popular six cyl. ? door model in attractive. clean
 condition. Price s450 with extra tire, heater. chains. etc
 PAIGE 1926. 125 in. wheel base Sedan. The well known model 6-72 which runs 70 miles per hour and 16 miles per gal. Full ly equipped. guaranteed thor oughly overhauled in our own shop. Price $650.
 FORD Tudor Sedan, fine running.
 practically new tires. good bat
 tery. fair paint. Shock ab-
 sorbers ane extra tire, s75.O0, OVERLAND six Sedan. old model
 in fair running condition. new
 battery and good tires, $45.00. BUICK E-45 pass. Touring. old
 six cyl. model in good running
 order. Price $25 to purchaser. | (Worth s5O.00).
 WANTED-Chain Hand Hoist
 for small Ford dump truck. HOWARD w. WHITMORE Tel. 2S10 Open Evenings
 250 Arch Street
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
15 Year Old Lad Must
 Stand Trial for Murder

Stanton. Mich. Dec. IA R-Fif- teen year old Jimmie Deacon. con- fessed slayer of Miss Flossie Carter, Sheridan school teacher, must face a charge of first degree murder. The youth was yesterday given into the Jurisdiction of the Montcalm county circuit court after he had been ad- judged sane by three alienists.
 If convicted. his punishment, un- der Michigan law, will be life im- prisonment.
 The boy confessed beating to death and criminally attacking his 27 year cid teacher because she slapped him three years ago for throwing paper wads in school.
 Tho alienists concurred in an opin- ion that the boy is Intellectually and emotfonally deficient"
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
AUTOMOTIVE
Auto and Truck Agencies

AUBURN AND OVERLAND Sales and Service. Don't miss seeing the new models. Domijan Motor Co.,. Hotel Bur ritt Garage. l3s Washington St. Tel 4575.
 BUICK MOTOR CARS-Sales and Service Capitol Buick Co.,. ll3s Stanley Street Telephone 2607. CADILLAC AND LA SALLE CARS Sales & Service. LASH MOTORS. INC "A Reliable Concern" 4ll West Main St. Tel. 5000.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
MAPLE HILL NEWS

The members of the Womans' club of Maple Hill enjoyed a Christ mas party Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William Fitzell on Robbins avenue. Mrs. Harry Christ ensen of New Britain entertained with several pleasing vocal solos. Christmas bags were made and filled for the Newington Home for Grip pied Children. Mrs. Frank B. Rau and Mrs. Frederick Teich assisted Mrs. Fitzell.
 Miss Helena Doane. daughter Of MT. and Mrs. R. B. Doane of Fred erick street. will return tomorrow from New Jersey State college for the Christmas recess. Miss Margaret Twiddy of Maplewood, N. J., and Miss Ruth Nixon Of Rutherford, N. J., classmates of Miss Doane's. will be her house guests for several days.
 Miss Nancy Doane will also return tomorrow from Simmons college in Boston to spend the holidays at her home on Frederick street. Mrs. Frederick Teich will enter tain her bridge club next Tuesday afternoon with a luncheon and bridge party.
 Richard Lienhard of Golf street spent last week -end in New York. Miss Dorothy Comstock of somers |, will be a guest of Miss Constance Grant of Golf street this week. end. Mrs. Charles R. Hare. of Pitts field. Mass. a former resident of ! Maple Hill has returned home after spending a week with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Hollings of Newington ] Center.
 Mrs. Bernard A. Egcton of Theo- : dore street underwent an operation
 for appendicitis Tuesday at the New Britain General hospital.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
Important Conference
 On Sugar to Be Held

Havana. Dec. 14 PHThe news paper. Fl Paris, yesterday said that Colonel J. NJ. Tarafa, author of the Tarafa sugar curtailment act, and president of the Cuban sugar com- mission. soon will meet with sugar growers and mill owners of the United States in a conference of "transcendental importance"
 The conference. according to the paper, probably will be held in Washington and will be for the pur- pose of establishing a basis for sugar marketing. It is added that Colonel Tarafa will not return to Cuba until he has established an equitable adjustment in the market ing of Cuban sugar and suitable price arrangement"
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
SENDS PROPOSAL

Mexico City. Dec. 14 R The newspaper Fl Universal said today that Archbishop Miguel De La Mora of San Luis Potosi had sent a proposal to President Portes Gil for the statement of the religious ques- ton. The nature of the proposal was not learned.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14

 For rent-Half of duplex house. 6 rooms and garage. 73 Tomlinson Ave. Inquire on premises.-advt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
AUTOIST ENJOYS
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SHUTTLE BOARD
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WITH ROAD SIGN
Especial to The Herald).

HARLINGEN, May S.-Street
traffic signals on the main streets
Of Harlingen underwent a slight
revision recently.
But the revision did not suit po-
lice officers, and the pyramid
markers are all back in their old
places in the center OF the main
street crossings.
A motorist who drove into the
main street from a Size street APP
p%arently could not tell whether to
turn to the right. the left, or 90
straight ahead. He did a combina-
ton turn, with the result that he
turned far enough to the left TO
catch the street marker, far enough
TO the right TO keep from turning
il over, and then drove on down
the side street some fifty yards
with the heavy marker being push
ed along in front of his car.
When the task Of putting it back
in place came up for discussion,
with a crowd OF some hundred or
SO persons around watching, the
Job was finally turned over to the
car which moved il, and the motor
list came %serenely back down the
side street. %propelling the marker
with his ar. pushed i back to the
spot where il originally stood. and
drove on off, to the right.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
z Wounded Men
Held Following
Fight at Dance

One man l. in the Mercy hospital
here stabbed so seriously he may die;
a second is confined to his home suf-
fering from stab wounds that may
prove serious and both are facing
charges as a result Of a fight at a
dance hall neal here Saturday night.
One OF the men was stabbed after he
was in costody Of an officer.
Clavio Blanco. suffering from a
deep cash ncross the abdomen, is
in the HOSPITAL, while Coban Vidal is
confined to his home with a knife
wound beneath the heart. The men
were found in company with two 9TH
ers by II. c. Pope. deputy constable,
near the dance hall, which is located
close to the Piper plantation Satur-
day night. Blanco was suffering from
n knife wound and accused Vidal of
the cutting. As the officer started
away with Vidal. Blanco, according
to Mr.. Pope, made a lunge at his
prisoner and stabbed him.
Both men are being guarded, pend
ing the outcome Of their wounds. A
preliminary hearing is to be given
them as soon as their condition per-
mits. according to John Martin. con
stable under whom Mr.. Pope works.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
Mission Rotary
Has Music Feast

MISSION, May s.-The Rotarians
had a program in keeping with "mu-
sic week" observance Monday, Mrs.
Heathe May being in charge. The
program follows: Vocal solo, Tom
Mckinnon; trumpet solo. Russell
Schrader; piano solo, Zillah Martin;
music appreciation, Margaret May;
vocal solo, Mrs. Glcrn Wing Of
Pharr; ~vivrophone sole, Mrs. NJ. p.
Perkins, Of McAllen.
Homer Smith gave a review of the
Boy Week activities; ard, because Of
this being father and son week, a
number Of the Rotcs entertained
their sons at the club.
Tracy Card was chosen a delegate
to the international meet in Mime
apolis, Hugh Proctor and Charles
Nixon alternates.
Guests were: c. j. Monroe, L. d.
Nixon, Albert Strahle, Harley Hal
stead, Merle Polhemus, Billy Hal
stead. Z. w. Halstead, Jr., Bob Smith,
Jr., Stanley F~leischaker, Bup Open
heimer, Jim Molliff, V. J. Echelcamp,
j. W. Osborne, Justin Card, Bruce
Dufford, Geo. w. Caldwell, Russell
Schrader, Nat w. Hardy, Mrs. Glenn
Wing and Mr.. and Mrs. P. M. Per-
kins.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
HOOVER Wins
IN MARYLAND
Fight on G. o. p. Com
mitteeman Fails to
Gust jackson

BALTIMORE, May s.-Pl-A pre-
ference for Herbert Hoover, express
ed BY Maryland voters in the primary
election yesterday, choice Of Senator
William Cabell Bruce. democrat, and
former Governor Philips Lee Colds
borough, republican, a. party candi-
dates for United States senatorship
and denomination of all present
members or the house Of representa-
tives were demonstrated In the count
Of the primary vote.
Carrying even more interest 10 poll
ticians in the state, was the contest
in which Republican National Com
m%itteeman William p. Jackson emerg-
ed victorious in control OF the state
convention despite the efforts Of a
group including former Senator 0. T..
Weller that sought to Dust him from
his committee post by putting for
ward candidates for the convention.
National delegates from Maryland
are elected by state conventions and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
INDIANANS IN
Vote BATTLE
Friends of Hoover and
Watson Fight For
80 Delegates

INDIANAPOLIS, May s.-(Pp-The
strenuous battle between Herbert
Hoover and Senator James +. Watson
for the states SO delegates to the
Kansas City convention and for the
republican presidential preference
vote attracted nationwide interest in
the Indiana primary today.
Senator Watson did not end his
campaign until the last minute. hav-
ing made a radio address from Fort
Wayne last night after having made
three speeches in that Hoover
stronghold during the day. Watson
forces predicted victory in every dis
trict while Oscar G. Fo~ellinger. state
campaign manager for Eoover issued
q statement declaring Hoover would
win by a comfortable riargin.
The democratic presidential pref
erence will 90 unopposod to Evans
Woollen, indianapolis banker. Names
written in on the ballots will invali-
date the vote.
The campaign for state offices and
for short term seat in the senate
ended last night with candidates de-
livering last minute speeches from
platforms and over radios. Radio
stations over the state and several
powerful outstate stations have been
utilized by a number of candidates
from the beginning OF the campaign.
In one instance Kenessw M. Lands,
age ~, son of Frederick Lands, can
didatc for the republican nomination
for governor. travelled from radio
station to radio station by airplane
making speeches in tehalf of his
father who suddenly became i'll.
Senator Arthur r. Robinson faces
a stiff fight in his effort to regain
nomination. Scion j. Carter, Indian
apolis attorney, and Attorney Gen
eral Arthur l.. Gilliom have con
Quoted %virogous campaigns in an ef-
fort to win the nominations. Both
have denounced the ku Klux Khan
which figured in the charges Of po-
litical corruption in the state, and
Carter has declared Robinson il
backed by the Khan. Robinson has
the endorsement Of the Indiana Anti
Saloon league.
One OF the leading democratic Fan
didates for the nomination for United
States Senator Walter Myers OF In
d%ianapolis has been outspoken
against the Khan. Albert Stump one
Of the principal contendcrs against
Myers, has remained neutral on the
question. L. William Curry OF In
dianapolis the other democratic IAN
didate for the post. favors modifica-
ton Of the prohibition law.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
SCHOOL HEADS
Hold LAST OF
YEARLY MEETS
Officia Selected;
English Revision
Report Is Accepted;
Adopt Texts

The last meeting for the year of
the Superintendent cld Principals
Association Of the Lower Rio Grande
Valley met last night at the Stone
wall Jackson hotel in San Benito and
after a dinner, the body split into
two groups for discussions and cleo
tions. The elementary principals
held a group meeting and all others
assembled in a separate group.
The superintendent elected the
following officers: j. Lee Stan
baugh of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo
PRESIDENT: r. n. Poteet OF Mercedes
vice president; r. r. CLamness, Wes-
laco, secretary. An executive ath-
letic committee composed Of five
members was selectro This COM
mittee will have complete charge Of
athletics, fixing schedules, ruling on
eligibility. will receive and pass on
complaints. etc.
The report submitted by the Eng
lish revision committee was accepted
and will be placed in use next year.
This movement was put on IN an ef-
fort to unity English courses
throughout the Valley. The work
Of the committee will nc printed in
a loose leaf form and distributed to
Valley schools.
The report OF the committee on
adoption Of state text looks was act
Cd upon and text books for the next
five and in some cases six years
acted upon. Books for algebra,
Latin, civics. chemistry and physics
were selected. The state given an
option of three and in some cases
four books for each coarse.
The elementary principals with
about % present elected Carl 5. Chill
ton Of Harrington. principal Of the
central mi school president;
r. G. Mcconnell Of Weslaco vice
president; Miss Beula Moye, Donna,
secretary.
This group was addressed on PLAY
ground Supervision by Principal
Mcconnell.
This is the fourth year Of
the organization and il has done
much to unity the Valley schools
and promote good will and CO.
operation, il was said q the meeting.
Several organizations in the state
have been modelled after the Valley
association.
The Valley organization takes in
Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy
counties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Edelstein have re-
turned home from Houston, where
Mrs. Edelstein Joined her husband
on his return from a trip North.
Edgar Fuller Of Portland, Ore, Is
in Brownsville for a few days, the
guest OF Glenn L. Bruner. This is
Mr.. Fuller's first trip to the Valley,
and he declared that he never sus-
pected that there was SO prosperous
a community so far off the beaten
trails
Louis Kowalski, Jr.. or Monterrey,
has been spending a few days IN
Brownsville on business. While here
he was the guest of his mother, Mrs.
Louis Kowalski, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Exall, Mrs. Y.
II. Lemison, and B. F. McLain. all Of
Dallas. are sight seeing in this sec
ton and visited in Brownsville Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. L. Buckley Of Tam.
pico came from their home Monday
and are here on business.
Paul Barron Of McAllen is here to-
day on business.
W. F. Clogett of Donna is in the
city today.
W. O. Kirby OF Dallas, president Of
the Kirby Manufacturing company. IL
spending a few days in Brownsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. ". Bailey Of Cor
u Christi will be here a few days
visiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. r. Maunin and
daughter, Gertrude, Of Houston are
spending a few days here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Cobb. Jr..
and w. B. Campbell. all of Houston.
will be in Brownsville the first part
Of the week sight seeing.
Maurice Brulay, who has been In
Mexico the past several days on bust
ness, returned to Brownsville Mon
day evening.
Mrs. ID. r. Gay. Jr., Is planning to
leave this evening for Houston where
she will visit about two weeks.
r. f. Kruger of Pharr came 10
Brownsville Monday on a business
trip.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
Native Of City
Dies Suddenly

Henry Havre. aged 50, a native Of
Brownsville, died at his home at OIL
mito Monday evening at Z o'clock,
death coming suddenly and unexpect-
eddy. Mr.. Havre had teen in good
health up to two weeks ago when he
was taken i'll, his illness not being
considered serious, and his sudden
death came as great shock to his
family and many friends in Browns
willie and vicinity.
Funeral services VII be held at
the home OF Mrs. Hdvre's mother,
Mrs. Juanita Valdez on Adams street
in West Brownsville Wednesday at
4 p. m.
Deceased is survived by his wife
and four children. his mother, Mrs.
Lizzie Havre of West Brownsville,
one brother. Fred Havre, and two sis
tiers, Mrs. r. Kleid OF Del Rio and
Mrs. Geo. Delling Of laredo.
Henry Havre was born in Browns
willie July >. 1887, and resided in or
near this city all his life. He gradu-
ated from st. Joseph college, and
for n number of years operated
stores in the city market and also
served on the city police force. About
a year ago he opened a filling sta
tion at Olmito where he was residing
at the time Of his death.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
Baylor Girl Wins On
Race Relation Essay

ATLANTA, May S.-tP)-The COM
mission on interracial cooperation to-
day announced Miss Selese Hunter Of
Minden, La, student at Baylor Uni
versity, Waco, as the winner Of first
prize of 500 in its annual South-wide
theme contest on race relations. Her
paper, "A Survey of Interracial Con-
ditions in Waco (Texas)," received
the award over more than so entries,
representing so colleges in ID states.
Second prize Of $50 went to Miss
Martha H. Hall of the North Caro-
lima college for women at Green's
boro, for her theme, "A Study in
Negro Criminality," and third prize
of SIS was awarded Miss Bland Nor
row, Maryville college, Tennessee, for
her essay on THE Negro and Educa-
ton"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
Local Elks Asked to
Attend Tuesday Meet

A general attendance Of the mem
bers Of reorganized Brownsville
lodge. Benevolent and Protective Or
der OF Elks. is desired for the Tues
day night meeting. il vas announced
BY j. j. Fox. exalted ruler.
Several applications are scheduled
10 be acted on. and other matters
considered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
CRASH VICTIM
OPERATED ON
c. ]. Pryor, Hurt at Los
Fresnos Reported
Better Tuesday
Especial to The Herald)

A1REAAaA ~ lh& AAEAaAh
HARLINGEN, May S.-An oper-
alton, made necessary by the serious
ness Of the injury, was performed on
leg of G. j. Pryor. so, OF Mercedes, at
the Valley Baptist hospital here
Tuesday morning. The nan was hurt
in a grade ~crossin gaceident at Los
Fresnos at $3.50 p. M. Monday night.
Mr.. Pryor was reported resting
comfortably at noon, end his condi-
tion is not considered serious. it was
said at the hospital. The break was
such that the ordinary methods could
not be adopted in reducing the frac-
ture, IL was said.
The victim was on his way home
from Hollybeach, his former resi-
dence, when the accident happened.
A Southern Pacific freight train is
said to have figured ia the accident.
Mr.. Pryor was rushed 20 the hospital
here in an ambulance oil the Thomp-
son mortuary at San Benito, M. a.
Thompson making the trip.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08

in TURF choose the national commit.
teemen.
Mr.. Hoover was the only candidate
on the presidential ticket. republican
voters casting ballots either for him
or for an uninstruc.ed delegation. Re-
turns from 972 on the states 10
precincts, including the completes
vote Of Baltimore City and Of 10 OF
the counties showed N total OF 1899
for Hoover and only 4.677 for an nn-
instructed delegation
Senator Bruce in ZOOS Of the 1899
precincts got 3S,770 votes for the
democratic senatorial nomination 20
4.459 for Mrs. Virginia Peters Park
hurst.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
Mexico Oil Man
Reaches Here By
Air Late Monday

Edwin Buckley. Tampico oil man
and reputed to be the ~ealthiest man
in Mexico. reached Brownsville Mon
day afternoon BY a~irplane from his
headquarters. Mrs. Buckley. who has
been here for the past several days.
met her husband at the landing field
in Matamoros.
TIE couple plan to remain in the
states for several weeks. il vas said.
Mr.. Buckley was the only passen-
ger making the trip " plane, which
was piloted by +. j. Snyder, chief
pilot Of the Mexican Aviation COM
pany, which is carrying the airmail
beween Tsmpico and Mexico City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-08
SUMMARY

The weather was fair 10 clear prac-
tically throughout the United States
and the Canadian Northwest at the
morning observation. Light 10 mod
crate showers occurred within the
last % hours in northern Florida.
Georgia. and the Carolinas. Temper
atures were near the seasonal aver
age this morning in the northern
and western states, and from 5 to 10
degrees below seasonal practically
throughout the cotton belt.