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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-12

not in that city. The car had n OF
its tenders and one end of its bump
or badly crushed and showed other
evidences Of having figured in a
wreck. Lieut.. or Police Armstrong
eclared.
Immediately following the discov-
cry, q member Of the San Benito po-
lice department was stationed 10
guard the car while a telephone
call could be placed for Armstrong
in this city.
Upon receipt Of the call, Arm
strong and Saddler left for San re-
nito and finally, with the aid Of San
Benito police, located the owners Of
the automobile in a downtown hotel
in that city.
They were Immediately brought
here and were lodged in the Cam
eron county Jail pending a thorough
investigation Of the wreck.
The Is year old SON Of the couple
accompanied his parents 10 Jail
rather than remain alone, Armstrong
said.
Walsh, according to Bascom Cox,
11oA1AAnS NbAHN9 1NNOAnNs ACNidlCht
II = statement TO the county attor-
ney's department following his re-
lease from custody, that his car had
struck a wagon on the highway be-
tween Brownsville and San BerIto
but that 1t had not figured in the
accident in this city which resulted
in Gonzales death.
Attaches of Mercy Hospital de-
clared to police Wednesday that
Gonzales had died from the result Of
injuries received when he was run
down by a 'hit and run" motorist as
he was wheeling his tamsle cart
toward his home, Madison and 14th
street, late Tuesday afternoon.
1t is believed that. aside from a
fractured skull, Gonzales had suf-
fered internal injuries which would
have. in themselves, proved fatal,
Armstrong declared.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-12
To CONSIDER
ELIGIBILITY
To Hear 3rd Protest
Against Cleburne
Thursday

AUSTIN, Dec. 12.-The question of
eligibility. which has repeatedly
cropped up in the state high school
football race. will ZONE up here again
tomorrow when the state eligibility
committee Of the interscholastic
league meets to consider the third
protest this season against Cleburne.
Two former protests, lodged by
Corsicana. against the eligibility of
Cleburne's star fullback, Seaman
SquyreS, were decided in favor of
Cleburne BY the district committee.
the protests have been appealed to
the state committee.
In case Squyres is found ineligible
II is uncertain what would happen.
Cleburne is to meet Abilene in the
finals Friday. The comittee would
have the alternative Of sending Sun
set Of Dallas. eliminated by Cleburne
in the bi-district round against Abb
meme. or Of forfeiting the contest to
Abilene. Squyres did not play against
Sunset.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-12
WON BY
LOU BARTELL
Soldiers Find Champ.
ion in Black
Smith Bill

Taking the first fall in 10 minutes
and 45 seconds and tie second in
about four minutes, Lou Bsrtell, 100
pounds Of Cleveland, had a rela-
lively easy time in defeating THE
Unknown" in the main event Of
Promoter Ferguson's wrestling
matches at the Fl. Brown skating
rink Tuesday night.
THE Unknown" was evidently a
SCARED veteran Of boxing and wrest-
lin. rings for his pan and ears
showed marks Of both. Cactus
Pete" Browns default was not ex-
planned with the exception of the
statement that he was not present.
"Swede" Sandstrom refereed tho
bout after THE Unknown" had al
first refused him on the grounds
that he (Unknown) would not enter
the ring with a man u~lier than
himself.
In the second main event. Chas.
Eastman Of McAllen did not put in
his appearance. Soldier Joe Fusino
went in as a substitute for him. Ed
die Law pinned his shoulders first
in 2 minutes and AZ seconds and the
second time in about 10 seconds.
A real spark was Knocked from
the flint of the crowd when the Fort
Brown boys found a championship
in Blacksmith" Bill Smith of their
balIiwicks. Bill took a fall il IL
10 minutes with a bodylock. What
Smith lacked in wrestling know
ledge he amply made up with
his strength from a set Of corded
muscles. They completed their 20
minute time limit without another
fall. Jose Lopez who was to wrestle
Smith, did not put in his appear
ance.
The bout between the Misses Mae
stein and Teddy Meyers was fea-
tured by the animosity Of Miss Mey-
e-s for Referee "Swede" Sandstrom.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-12

strength OF the army has been in
creased. The general staff called
the 1929 class to the colors and the
country was responding with offers
Of service.
Retired army officers informed
the general staff that they we're
ready TO rejoin their former units.
Students in universities agreed to
form q battalion Of troops. The
ganized into military brigades and
have requested that they be called
Immediately for service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-12
PROTECTION OF

CONTINUED from page one.)
associated districts, was instructed
TO apply to the state water board
for a copy Of the permit granted the
Maverick county district. together
with copies Of all permits granted
small irrigators in that section.
whose acreages have been merged
into the Maverick county project,
the district having a gross acreage
Of 10000. The suggestion was also
made that a committee Of attorneys
and engineers be appointed 10 in
spect the Maverick county project.
ascertain the physical features. and
endeavor TO arrive at some agree
ment with that district which would
not be prejudicial to Valley inter
ests. This proposition will be
brought before a called meeting OF
the associated districts.
The necessity for prompt action
in securing conservation Of the Rio
Grande waters was stressed by all
members Of the committee and by
W. L. Anderson. member or the in
ternational water board. II was
pointed out that while arrangements
for storage by the individual dis
tricts would relieve the situation
temporarily. the ena cf a water
shortage would exist until a treaty
with Mexico is negotiated and i'm
pounding dams constructed. Mr..
Anderson pointed out that approx
mately $4,000 600 would he required
10 construct the initial dam on the
site Is miles west Of Roma. but that
1t would be impossible for either
the government or the Valley inter
ests to undertake this work until a
treaty with Mexico Is ratified.
The form Of agreement or con
tract to be discussed with the Nav
erick county district was not def
nitely decided upon, but members of
the legal committee stated they ex-
pected to work out a program TO be
submitted 70 the associated districts
al an early date.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-12
LATE SPORT NEWS

Sweds demonstrated with her sew
eral times for various and sundry
things. She soon forgot Miss Stein
and was headed for Sweds. Miss
Stein brought her down to the mat
from behind. however, and the match
proceeded. The bout was called q
draw.
Promoter Ferguson was encour-
aged by the size Of the house Tues
day night and said il was his iaten-
ton Of putting On another card
soon.
Challenges were d~efiantly flung
out from time to time and each
wrestler in Ferguson's stable offer
ed to meet any man within 10 pounds
Of his weight.
Sandstrom. n middle-weight wrest.
Ter. offered a 500 prize to any
light-heavyweight boxer who could
defeat him in a mixed match.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-12
FIND PLOT TO BOMB
: SPECIAL

BUEN0S AIRES, Dec. 12.-(H9-A
Plot TO bomb Herbert Hoover's spe-
etal train has been frustrated. Wtsu
two men under arrest, police today
continued their search for any anti
American ~agitators who might be
involved.
Fifteen hundred guards will be
employed on special duty 10 insure
the safety of the United States
president-elect when he arrives to-
morrow ard during his visit.
, President l~rigoyen in a statement
said police in searching a house
in Estomba street found four hand
rgrensdes, two cylindrical bombs, one
square bomb, dynamite. r~evolvers.
automatic pistols, quantities Of am
munition and one hundred and fifty
ten-peso notes.
Police announced that 4 room in
, the raided house contained a detail
ed map Of the railway system. Po-
lice believe plotters intended to
place the bomb in the tracks on the
outskirts of the city just before tho
arrival Of the Hoover special train.
Youths Held
Police in raiding the house arrest
ed a youth who said he was Carlos
Gutierrez IS. Authorities said. how
ever, that the real name Of the
youth was Alexandra Romano, and
that he was 81. but posed as young
err in hope Of obtaining l|eniency
under the minors law. They describ-
ed him as a student of chemistry
ard they believed that he manufac-
tured the bombs.
Later n second man was arrested
near the house. He gave the name
Of. Jaime Oliver. but police said he
was jaime Castro, r chauffeur.
President I%rigoyen said: The
president of the republic. being de-
sirous of making agreeable the visit
of the pre~sident-elcct of the United
States of America and Of offering
the greatest possible guarantee Of
safety to the personnel Of the illus
trious visitor. commanded the police
20 intensity their observations OF
dangerous elements
Police Nigilant
Although only two men we're Of
ficially announced 20 have been ar
rested IL was generally known today
that the police had been active FOE
q week in picking IN suspects.
These suspects will be confined I'M
til after the departure of Mr.. Hoov-
er. The authorities not only are de-
termined to prevent any plots
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MAN INJURED

Continued from page ore.l
themselves at a point on tbs high
way a short distance south Of the
Harrington city limits and 70 stop
and search all motorists.
San Benito officers also sent out
men to watch the highways leading
into that city and f. f. Sadler. Cam
eron county traffic officer. immS-
diately started = patrol Of the high
way between this city and San Be-
nito.
Every garage. apartment house
and hotel in this ard other Valley
cities were combed for the automo-
bile and its occupants.
IL was not until . o'clock We'd
nesday morning that San Benito Of
ficers discovered a car. bearing an
Arkansas license. parked in n vacant
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-12

against Mr.. Hoover but also are de-
termined any public demonstrations
against the United States will not
be staged.
Since the bombing Of the National
City Bank on Christmas eve last
year, when two persons were killed
and 20 injured. police vibilance in
guarding the United States embassy
and consulate, the American club
and buildings housing American
firms has not been relaxed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-12
STOP THAT ITCHING

Use Blue Star Soap. then spry
Blue Star Remedy for Eczema. itch.
letter. ringwom. poison oak. dandrnff.
children's sores. cracked hands. sor
feet and ncst forms 81 itching skff
diseases. II kills Germs. Sons itching
usually restoring the skin N hsaitn,
Soap. 2Sc: Bius Star Remedy, S1!U.
ask vour drrrcist.-Aav.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-12

Most serious injuries suffered BY
football players is due to their not
being in the proper physical condi-
tion when they entered the game
says Keene Fitzpatrick. who has
acted as trainer for Princeton grid
squads since 1910.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-12
OFFICE CHAIRS

Every kind of office chair here,
Straight Chairs. Swivel Chairs. Arm
Chairs. Stenographer's Chair. recep-
tion room settees and SO or. Also
chair cushions in leather. felt and
rubber. Call US collect. Phone So,
Delta Office Furniture Co, Harrington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-12
SUMMARY

Note: Following bulletin incom-
plete and no summary On account
Of insufficient number Of a. m. re-
ports received.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-12

First figure lowest temperature
last night; second. highest tempera-
ture yesterday: third. wind velocity
at s a. M; fourth. rainfall past "a
hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-12
WILL ASK BOLIVIA TO
RE-JOIN PAN-AMERICAN

WASHINGTON, Dee. 1a.-LP-
Overnight efforts Of the state de-
partment TO facilitate settlement of
the Boliyia-Paraguay dispute were
disclosed today with the information
that American Minister Kaufman Al
Lapaz had been instructed 70 urge
the Bolivian government to rc-uf-r
the Pan-American Conference under
way here.
LAPAZ. Dec. i2.-(P-Nith war
clouds hanging over Bolivia the
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1928-08-23
annually over 1900 in taxes.

Its activities represent a whole-hearted support of
Community enterprises. The Schools in the district
are among the best, and the prosperity, and good work
of the Community Church is evidenced in its membership
of 299.
Evening star., 1928-03-20
WILKINS ARRIVES
AT POINT BARROW
Radio Messages Describe
Trip Over Alaska Prepara-
tory to Arctic Hop.

By the Associated Press.
SEWARD, Alaska. March 20,-Ex-
ploration OF the Arctic blind spot By
Capt George H. wilkins was a step
nearer today after completion of his
flight from Fairbanks to Point Barrow,
Alaska. first hop on n contemplated
fight to Spitsbergen on the other side
of the North Pole from Barrow
An almost continuous radio communi-
cation kept the United States Signal
Corps here in touch with wilkins
throughout his hazardous fight over 500
miles of Arctic waste lrom Fairbanks
Yesterday. With Lieut., Carl Ben Eielson
plotting the plane, wilkins operated the
Short-wave radio.
The messages described the trip over
the high Endicott mountain range and
over the barren tundra. Leaving Fair
banks at II :25 am, the flyers were over
the Endicott range at an altitude Of
$4,000 feet about . o'clock. wilkins
mesSaged that 1t was "a bit cold up
here" as they passed over the range.
Half an hour later they were over the
tundra and into the usual fog at that
altitude At 4.i0 they passed through
bad storm" and just 10 minutes later
sighted Point Barrow
From Point Barrow wilkins plans to
make his third attempt TO learn If the
tabled Arctic continent really exists. He
plans a 2.loo-mile flight to Spitzbergen.
heading in q great Semi-circle over hum
dreds of miles Of uneXplored regions.
Two of wilkins previous attempts to ex-
plore the region were unsuccessful be-
cause Of atmospheric conditions and
machine trouble.
Evening star., 1928-03-20
Try II on "Money-Back" Offer

Just ask your druggist for full size treatment
II you are not satisfied with the quick results.
get your money back. 1t viii be refunded i'm
TnediateIy. II ineonvenient to buy from the
druggist. send 81 90 to the IRoNIZED YEAST
co. Atlanta, Ga, Desk 9s HH.
nhltTlnMf While the amazing health build
1AVbtVHs ing value OF fRoNfZED YEAST
tablets has been clearly and positively demon
suated in cases Of lack Of energy. indigestica.
constipation. skin eFuptions, poor complexion.
and a generally weakened physical and mentai
condition, IRONIZED YEAST should not be
used by anyone who OBJECTS TO having
weight Increased 70 normal
Evening star., 1928-03-20
STREET LIGHTS COST
DC. $1.24 PER CAPITA
Maj covell Sends Report on City's
Thoroughfares at Request
of Toronto.

Washington has 500 miles of streets.
covering an area of so square miles.
that are lighted with 25.833 street lamps
at per capita cost of Sl.24. based on a
population of $4,000. according to in
formation sent TO the city government
Of Toronto yesterday by Maj. w E. r.
Covell. senior Assistant Engineer Com
missioner of the District.
According 10 Maj Covell's statement.
there are 1890 electric and l0.443 gas
lamps in the city streets maintained at
a total cost of $682. 1855 a year. The
average yearly cost per mile Is $i,56
None of the information includes
lights in public parks. which are il
Illuminated by the Federal Government,
and subwaps. which are lighted at the
expense of the railroads.
Evening star., 1928-03-20
AUTO DRIVER ARRESTED
IN SEIZURE OF LIQUOR
Prisoner Claims He Was Hired as
Chauffeur-Furnish Bond
for Appearance.

Arrested late last night as he drove
I'D 10 a house in the vicinity Of First
and p streets in a motor car loaded
with 1872 quarts Of corn whisky. accord
ing to the police. Bernard Mccoy. -
years old. of sos Twelfth street south
west, was charged with illegal possession
and transportation Of intoxicating
liquors.
Acting on a tip received by the po-
lice. Detective r. 3. Carroll, Sergts. N.
o. Holmes and o. r. Hunt and Patrol
men ]. r. Fiaherty and j. S. Oliver
nabbed the driver as he brought his
car 70 q stop He denied ownership of
the car and said he had been hired to
drive 1t. the police said He put up a
$500 bond for his appearance.
Evening star., 1928-03-20
Yale Freshmen We're Errand Boys
Under 18th Century College Rules

ulations established by authority for
the preservation Of decency and good
order"
The regulations were IL in number
and provided with other things that
freshmen we're forbidden to wear their
hats in the front door yard Of the pres
ident's or professors house, or within
10 rods OF the person OF the president,
rods of the professor, and 5 rods Of a
tutor"
They were also forbidden to wear
gowns, carry canes, appear out OF their
rooms not completely dressed, play with
Evening star., 1928-03-20
Roman Tea Hounds Raped.

Correspondence of The star.
ROME drinking "Johnnies" and
their lady friends are out Of place in
Fascist Italy, says Mario Carl, Fascist
editor.
Evening star., 1928-03-20
FEDERAL DAM PROBE
PROPOSED IN HOUSE
Kindred, New York, Would Pro-
vide Civil Engineers Appointed
by President for Inquiry,

An investigation into the causes of
all comparatively recent disasters
caused by the breaking or faulty con-
struction of dams controlled by the
United States has been proposed by
Representative Kindred, Democrat New
York.
The Kindred measure would provide
for appointment by the President of
a group of on-Government engineers.
who would cooperate with five men,
bers of the House in the investigation,
Mr. Kindred said his resolution was
intended to make public all the facts
regarding dams and construction work
controlled wholly or in part by the
Government In all cases where there
may be, from defective construction or
engineering. loss of life or property
damage"
Evening star., 1928-03-20
Farrell Appointment Asked

Senators Dale and Greene of Ver-
mont urged President Coolidge today 20
appoint Patrick j. Farrell Of Vermont.
at present chief counsel to the Inter-
state Commerce Commission. TO the
vacancy on that commission caused by
the retirement Of John J. Esch Of Wis
roneiF
Evening star., 1928-03-20

members of an upper class without be-
ing asked, and were compelled to allow
their superiors to pass through any gate
or door before them, and perfcfm 'rea-
sonable" errands for the upper classmen.
Set Hunt, who graduated In 1853, was
the owner of the original set of rules.
Evening star., 1928-03-20
Training Table
For Debate Team
Decreed by Coach

BY the Associated Press.
MIDDLETOWN. Conn, March
20.--A training table for members OF
Wesleyan's debating squad has been
arranged by Prof. Snow, debating
coach.
The experiment is to give mem
bers opportunity to discuss debate
subjects rather than to maintain
balanced diet. Those squad men,
bers are required to take two meals
daily at the table.
Evening star., 1928-03-20

NEW HAVEN, Conn. March 90
Upper classmen of Yale were masters
and first year men were errand boys
back in the 17OO's, 1t is shown in the
yale Freshman Laws" copies of which
have been printed for private distri-
button by the Yale University Press.
The preamble OF the laws, the orig.
Inal of which ia in the Yale Library.
sets forth that every freshman after
his admission into Yale College is re-
uiired to conform to the following reg
Evening star., 1928-03-20
Students Earn $125.000.

Correspondence OF The star.
LOUDER. Colo.--A total of $l25.00
is earned annually by 500 University of
Colorado students who work their way
tt ough school
The Washington times., 1928-05-10
Fishing Season Is On
At CheSapeake Beach

The spring fishing season has
opened at Chesapeake Beach. Nuiner-
Gus hardheads and some trout are
being caugh. on lines. s. A. Her
iell, of 726 Tenth st. N. E., reports
landing a three.pouud salmon trout,
an unusual catch for this time of
the year.
Capt. Noah Hazard, veteran bay
boatman and fishing expert, viii
start operations at the Beach on
Saturday HE will take his fishing
tackle and his fleet of boats, to the
resort. TO cater 10 fishermen. until
late in the fall. A. daily train to
.apd, from. the Beach will be in: opera.
ton .nntB Saturday, May 26. formal
opening date.
The Washington times., 1928-05-10
LaIGHI.'
FLASHES.

At Fort Wayne, Ind.-Corporal
Izzy Schwartz, recognized as fly
weigh" champion in New 8 York
State, outpointed Happy Atherton,
Indianapolis. 70 rounds,
At Montreal-Kid Roy, Canadian
featherweight. champion, won from
Vic Foley, Vancouver, on foul,
six rounds.
At Bradford Junction, N. y
Jimmy Slsttery,y Buffalo light
heavyweight, ,kayosd Stanley Smith,
sandusky. Ohio, two rounds.
, AT Boston--Harold Mays, Bay
onne. N. j. heavyweight, out
pointed Matt Adgic, Philadelphia,
10 rounds. 81
:. At Mitchell Field, N. Y.,-Pete
Hartley, 'outpointed Sig tKeppen,
Beaver Falls, Pa; welterweight. 10
rounds. =.
The Washington times., 1928-05-10
NIPPONNETNEN
{. PLAY HERE.

Play in the annual Chevy Chase
Club invitation tennis tournament
opens this afternoon at 2 O'clock
on the Chevy Chase courts, Many
of the ranking netmen OF this
country are listed as contestants
as we'll as T. Toba, T. Abe, and
Y. Ohta, of. the japanese Davis Cup
team.
The entry list includes r. Norris
Williams, Watson s.. Washburn
John Doeg, Frank Shields. Emmett
Pare and, Gregory Mangin.. Pare
and Mangin are students at George
town.
Williams and Washburn will de-
fend their doubles championships,
and may also take part in the ex-
hibition singles that are planned.
The Washington times., 1928-05-10

Lloyd Brown may get his chdhce
to start today and, then again, he
may not. Managers frequently
change their plans overnight and
sometimes after a day OF idleness
such as yesterday. '-
Much depends upon Browns
showing. The. former Memphis
southpaw has looked good twice as
relief pitcher, coming close TO
being what zeb Milan has been
claiming for him all spring.
work that Brwon feller,"
says Milan, "and he'll come
through. He did for me down
In the Southern league. He's
horse for work and, once he
/, gets his control working, he's
sure to make everybody nOan."
The Griffs can find good use TO-
a southpaw. or Tom Zachary has
not been shining with any great
effulgenoe. Burke has been an in
Gnd-outer. BraXton is strictly re-
lief twirler, and a pip. But there
has been no Southpaw to work as
a regular starting pitcher. That is
Browns opportunity. The job is
waiting for him.
If Manager Harris changes his
mind about starting the .southpaw
today, Bump Hadley may he trettel
out for some, exercise. The speed
boy, did not look so, bad against the
Browns last Saturday. 80
George Moriarty 10 undecided
which of his Fingers to send AGAINST
The Washington times., 1928-05-10
Irish Mailman Shows
Tonight If Arcadia

Pat Mcguire. Irish heavyweight
wrestler from Buffalo. NJ u, win be
seen at the Arcadia tonight. He is
to tug with Wladek ,zbyszko in the
semi-final of the card that opens at
$50 o'clock. : This pair should put
onila hot shindig. "a
Renato Gardini and Hans steinke
are to wage battle in the headline
match. Steinke must toss Gardint
twice within an hour or lose the
decision. Gardini, however. won't
pc content with holding off the
to gain a tall or two. fsM ~
The Washington times., 1928-05-10
SPEED KING.
RRl.|B''.ED
f.I - ~

NEW YORK. May 10. The
Amateur Athletic Union has
ordered an investigation into
Efhe amateur standing Of
Charley Paddock.
me crack California sprinter Il
expected to be one Of Americas
.heaviest point-scofers in the coming
soIympie ganaes.
The Al. Al. u. will check Pad!
docks statement tl1at he III receive
inc no. remuneration for playing.
in motion pictures ana pEnaking per-
sona1 Z appearances,s " iii. connection
Will .hia HIM a...g Flls11 / :. 80