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The Washington times., 1929-11-26
STOCKS RECEDE
AGAIN TODAY

NEW YORK. Nov. 26 dN.sJ.
Stocks turned downward today
following a general slight decline
in prices yesterday.
CopperS were under renewed
pressure, Anaconda slipping off
"a at 77az and Kennecott down
a point at SO.
A few rails and some utilities
were in good demand, Standard
Gas and Electric jumping 5A
points to 114A. New Haven
showed a three-point gain at ia.
A few of the rails and utilities
we're strong enough to forge
their way ahead in the second
hour, but the reaching Of new
peaks made them outstanding
targets for the bear sharp-Shoot-
ers. Standard Gas sold up 5
points at 114A and American and
Foreign Power rose fractionally
to above 76.
The Washington times., 1929-11-26

At least five coaches hurtled
from the tracks as they sped over
the weakened place in the track.
Two of them overturned, accord
ing to earlier reports made to
the railroad. None Of the pas
sengers, however, is known to
have been badly hurt in the
crash.
Examination of the rails at the
scene of the derailment indicated
that the youth had toiled for
hours pulling up spikes that
would cause the rails to spread
when the weight of the rushing
train passed over.
The engineer uncoupled the
locomotive from the rest Of the
train and sped the four mile
westward into Cheyenne to notify
officials of the railroad. He was
unable to estimate the losses Suf-
fered as the bandit stripped
scores of passengers Of their be-
longings.
For Wife and Kids
Passengers reported losses
ranging from fifty.five cents to
$3.50.
Climbing aboard the observa-
(continus1 en- Page 2. Col. 81
The Washington times., 1929-11-26
Chamber Group Meets
On Taxicab Liability

The committee on Public Util.
ties of the Washington Chamber
of Commerce met today at 1890
in the offices of the chamber, the
Homer Building.
It was expected that the pro-
posed legislation to compel taxi
cab operators to carry public liza
bility insurance would be dis
cussed. John w. ChildresS is
chairman Of the committee.
The Washington times., 1929-11-26

come the force of gravity and soar
"moon-wardS."
Although Professor Goddard re-
fused to discuss his invention, he
intimated that it was more power
full, and much improved over his
first experiment, which caused a
tremendous explosion during q
test on a farm in Auburn.
The new rocket, it was learned.
was nearing perfection in the
laboratory at Clark University,
Worchester.
The primary purpose OF the
rocket is to determine the tenn
perature of the far upper air cur
rents, especially as an aid to aSt
ators.
The Washington times., 1929-11-26
MRS. KAHN
LEADSDRY
ATTACK

The first big gun In the an
nual congressional battle over
prohibition will be fired upon
the reconvening of Congress next
week by a woman-Mrs. Flor
ence Kahn, Republican Congress
woman Of California-when she
demands approval of a bill to
indemnify families Of innocent
victims Of dry bullets.
Mrs. Kahn will open her cam
paign for the legislation with a
demand for hearings w the
House Judiciary Committee and
will carry the offensive to the
House floor with an appeal for
support.
Having oiced her opinion that
the government should pay dam
ages to families of innocent vic
TINS of dry bullets. following
the killing Of Henry Virklla in
northern Minnesota by customs
officers several months ago,
Mrs. Kahn has returned for the
new session more determined
than ever to press her bill to
enactment.
Proposes $25,OO0 Damages
My proposed bill would give
$25, 900 damages to the depen-
dents of innocent victims of Fed
eral prohibition enforcement Off
GERS, who have already killed
scores of people without the
slightest excuse" said Mrs. Kahn.
II am not seeking to protect
the law-breaker nor his family,
however sorry I may be for the
plight which families of law.
breakers often must face. But
do think that great government
should expect its officers to exer-
else common sense in their duties,
and the Government should be
ready to make amends to the
families Of persons who are made
destitute by the failure of officers
to conduct themselves as officers
should.
There have been killings since
the adjournment of the regular
session of Congress last summer,
and the belief that the situation
will continue in the future makes
me more determined than ever to
push my BILL
Mrs. Kahn divulged she has re-
celVed many abusive letters since
her proposal first became known.
Many persons who have written
her are under the erroneous
impression that she seeks to pro-
tect laW-breakerS, she said, add
ing that her sole aim is the aid
OF the families of innocent vic
tins. She has received many
letters commencing her for her
proposal.
Dry Agents Not Included
Suggestions have been re-
ceived, she said, that the bill also
provide for indemnification of
families of prohibition officers
slain while enforcing the law.
They have not been included, she
said, because they suffer in the
line of duty, and, like the law
breaker, know what chances they
are taking when they accept Gov
ernment service.
Mrs. Kahn is expected to re-
ceiVe aid from others in the
feminine bloc" of the House.
Three members of the bloc are
strongly opposed to prohibition,
three favor it, and the seventh
member is noncommittal. Mrs.
Kahn, Mrs. Norton CD of New
Jersey and Mrs. Pratt (R.) of
New York are wet" Mrs. Old
field CD Of Arkansas, Mrs.
Owen Cd of Florida and Mrs.
Mccormick CD of Illinois are
regarded as dry" while Mrs.
Rogers tRD Of Massachusetts has
contented herself with supporting
law enforcement.
The Washington times., 1929-11-26
Divorce Is Asked From
Son of Rail Magnate

LIVINGSTON, Mont, Nov. 26
1NSD.-A divorce suit instl
tuted by Mrs. Mildred Hill against
walter Hill, youngest son OF
james j. Hill, railroad magnate
was on file here today.
Mrs. Hill, once called by Zieg
field, "a perfect American beauty
on a perfect stem," was married
here May 18, 1927, to the heir tc
the Hill interests. Hill married
her 10 minutes after his divorce
from his second wife, Pauline Gil
lison, of New York.
The present Mrs. Hill was Nil
derd Richardson, who played ir
mo, No, Nanette."
The Washington times., 1929-11-26

The lofty steel tower, from
which Prof. r. n. Goddard, Of
Clark University, hopes to release
the mighty rocket, was nearing
completion today. It is being con-
structed in a lonely section OF the
deserted Camp Devens, far from
the nearest habitation and from
observation. Prof. Goddard re-
ceived permission from the Gov
ernment to conduct his expert
mentS at Camp Devens, after a
previous attempt resulted in an
explosion.
A steel tower. 100 feet in height
and some IL feet square at the
base, was constructed by Prof.
Goddart, as the ways" for his
rocket, which he hopes VIII over
The Washington times., 1929-11-26
D. C. Offices to Close
At l P. NJ. Tomorrow

All offices of the District gov
ernment, except the Fire and
Police Departments, will close at
1 o'clock tomorrow, and will re-
main closed all day on Thanks
giving, it was announced today.
This follows the procedure Of
the executive departments Of the
Federal Government,
The Washington times., 1929-11-26
Bandit DeraiLs Train,
Robs Passengers

CHEYENNE WyO, Nov 2e GNs).-Authorities today or
ganized widespread manhunt for daring young bandit
deraing wesbound Portland Limited and then proceeded
to rob the stricken passengers at the point of
The Washington times., 1929-11-26
Chicago NeuUs Lauds
Reporters Stand

The press of the country continues to denounce eoray
the ang of three reporters of The Washington Times for
refusing to act prosecuting witnesses against speakeasy
propors whose establishments they had investigated Some
of the latest editorials follow:
The Washington times., 1929-11-26
Rocket Soon to Start
7rip Toward Moon

CAMP DEvENs, AVER, Mass Nov 26 (LNs)-The
rocket to the moon will be released
The Washington times., 1929-11-26

Chicago NeDs:
WASHINGTONS ODD CON
TEMPT CASE
Three reporters for a Washing
ton newspaper have been recon.
mitted to Jail under a sentence
of As days imprisonment passed
upon them for alleged contempt
of court. habeas corpus proceed
ings having failed to bring about
their release.
The contempt consisted of re-
fuSal to betray condolences and
give the Grand Jury supposed to
be investigating certain diScredit-
able conditions in the National
Capital-especially open violations
Of Observation-Disclosures re-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-20
AXIS WILL
OFTEN TELLYou

kissing your children you may
learn things about their health the
little ones cannot tell you.
Unpleasant breath or q feverish
cheek should put you on your guard
against illness. Don't worry and
don't delay. Just give q dose Of
California Fig Syrup and, soon the
bowels viii move: all sour, upsetting
elements will be cleared from the
system and the child will be well and
happy again Nothing sweetenS n
sour, bilious stomach SO safely; 50
promptly as California Fig Syrup.
Even If you suspect measles or some
other children's disease, give a dose
of this trusted remedy first thing.
The doctor win praise your fore
thought.
It is the finest laxative in the
world for children, and the safest.
Children love It's delicious taste.
II you have a child who Is troub-
led with constipation or subject to
frequent bilious attacks and sick
headache try California Fig Syrup,
tonight it will save you further
worry. Get a bottle Of California
Fig Syrup, today. All drug stores
have il.
California Fig Syrup has been
trusted by the Worlds mothers for
over 80 years. That is why the
word California" should be empha-
sized when buying.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-20
SHOOTS WIFE,
Then HIMSELF
Gun Ends Lives OF Young
Soldier And His Bride
Of Only Two Days

NEW YORK May 20.-tE7-A SOL
der and his bride Of two days ex-
ecuted a suicide pact on the statue
OF liberty ferry boat yesterday.
Charles B. Canto. attached the
military police stationed on Bedloes
Island. site Of the statue of liberty,
shot his 21-vear-old wife. Jean, and
himself ms they waited for the ferry
General Meigs to make its first trip
Of the day.
Near the bodies were three pen
cilled notes. Mrs. Canto took re-
sponsibility for her own death and
asked that her husband be absolved
for blame If he survived her. She
wrote.
I'VE cannot live together here. Ave
prefer to live together in death. I,
Jean, alone am responsible for this
act and not Chick. I forced him to
do IT,"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-20

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, 1929-05-20
SEVEN Die In
PLANE CRASHES
Eight Injured Besides the
Dead I'm Six Sunday Air
Accidents
(By the Associated Press)

10y the AS5OclAted freSSJ
Seven persons were killed. and
eight were injured. three seriously
in six airplane crashes Sunday.
Major Joseph Noyes, 40. Of Okla
homa City. United States depart
ment Of commerce inspector for
Illinois, was killed, and Frank
Graves, Is, OF Lowell, Ind, was in
jured- seriously at Kankakee, Ill.
when Graves plane crashed after
a 1000 foot attempted spiral land
ing.
Corporal Archibald Bryant. nine
teenth squadron, third attack
group. III. .. air corps, was killed
and Lieutenant Edward Hertzberg,
pilot. was slightly injured at Gal
weston, Tex, in an attempt to take
off. The machine nosed into the
ground.
At Muskegon. Mich. George r,
King, %, and Morris r. Mellinger
Is. lost their lives in their home
made monoplane. "A wing was torn
from the fusilage while King was
pulling out Of a voluntary nose dive
and the ship crashed $500 Feet.
A Calgary zero club plane crash
ed at Calgary, Alberta. killing NJ. 4
Stevens and d. Z. McCallum. A
wing broke when the plane was
making a loop and the machine fell
from q height OF $500 feet.
Louis Scott. 19. mechanic, was
fatally injured. and o. G. Corben
pilot, was slightly hurt in a crash
near P~awhuska, Okla.
Four persons were injured, two
seriously. in a crash OF a plane in
an attempted jake-off at Roosevelt
Field, ~. Y. The seriously hurt
were Dorothy Gusnell. %. Balti-
more. and Mr.. and Mrs. Lucianne
de Ia Paulle. New York.
Six thousand Sunday visitors al
the Lambert-St. Louis flying field
in st. Louis saw a plane piloted by
Oscar Heintze, 2i-year-old trans
port pilot. crash from $50 feet. The
pilot and his passenger. viii
Langedorf, Fl. were slightly in
jured.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-20
3 MURDERED
WITH HAMMER
Father, Son and Daughter
Killed BY 2 Men Seek
ing Worthless Safe

WASECA. Mimi, May 20.-tP1-
A bloodied hammer with which Jul
Illus schuck. 81. his son, Ernest. 9,
and his daughter Ida, IL, were
beaten to death, furnished the only
clue today 10 a crime committed to
obtain a worthless safe.
Echuck and the boy we're dead
when found. The girl died last
night.
Authorities believe the murders
we're done by two men who came TO
the farm home Saturday night when
Schuck and the two children were
alone in the house. Footprints lead
ing across a field appeared 70 have
been made by two men carrying
the safe from the house.
Elizabeth. II, and Dilhelmina. IS,
daughters OF the farmer. discovered
the bodies when they returned from
Waseca Saturday night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-20
City Briefs

Felt Hats have arrived from three
different states nc Amaya's Mil
linery, Adams St.-Adv. 10.
Restaurant, Harrington. for sale.
Fully equipped, attractive PROPOSE
ton. Also grocery store and meat
market, Weslaco: good opportunity.
See Walker Craig Co.-Adv. If.
Tin Cans for canning; Calcium
arsenate, Paris Green, cultivators.
wagons: on easy terms. Phillips
Store, San Benito.-Adv. 20.
Antiques-A large selection lust
received from the east OF diamond
set pieces Of antique Jewelry, Dorf-
man's.-Adv. 20.
Hand Shocked children's gar
mentS made to order. For appoint
ment call 949-W. ADV. 81.
Fifty Feet Of new fresh live rub
Der garden hose for $3.50: house
paint $l.95 gallon. Hardware Sales,
Second and Fronton.-Adv. 20.
Eczema on Feet-One man saws
he had it over 20 years and that one
bottle Of Imperial Eczema Remedy
cured him. All druggists are author
lied to refund your money If it fails.
ADV.
Just Recelved-A large selection
Of beautiful antiques in pieces OF
diamond set jewelry, Dorfman's.-
Adv. 20.
Reid On VacatiOn-Chas. Reid
secretary Seabury-G George ard Tay-
Tor company. left Saturday for Ha-
vana. Cuba on his summer vacation.
1t was not definitely announced
when he would return.
Undergoes observation-disclosures f..
Cook. ST.. Dallas. underwent an op-
Grafton for appendicitis Friday at
Dallas. according to advices to rela-
tives here. Mrs. Jesse bennett, a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-20
Six Killed When
Two Try to Force
Entrance to House

MEXICO CITY. May 20.-R-
Dispatches to Ell Universal today
from Acatlan, Puebla. said General
Ricardo Reyes Marques. a congress-
man. one companion. and four 9TH
er men were killed in a fight there
today when the congressman and
his companion attempted to arrest
the four. who were holding an al
legedly seditious meeting.
Marques and his companion at
tempted to force their way into a
house where ten or twelve men were
comforting. a fight ensued. both be-
ing killed. but not until after they
themselves had killed four men. Po-
lice made a number of arrests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-20
Valley

Continued from Page One.)
finest thing OF its kind in south
Texas.
Only m other approaches It.
That is the fountain in the park
way fronting the great union sta
ton at Dallas.
The Brownsville fountain Is more
modern than that at Dallas, and
Indefinitely more beautiful at night,
In addition there Is cold water.
Supplied by electric refrigeration
for all corners at all times.
But do not trample the ground
where the grass must grow.
In a few months. given a suffi-
Gent amount of moisture, Wash
ington Park, long a sadly misnamed
but valuable piece OF ground. may
well be pointed to with pride.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-20
Failure of Motors
OF Graf Zeppelin
Mystifies Officers

CURES. France. May 20.-LPl-
Motors Of the Graf Zeppelin were
being repaired today to permit the
dirigibles departure for its Fried
richshafen hanger.
Two Of its five motors were placed
In commission yesterday both upon
testing emitted a tuneful drone
which delighted Captain lehman,
left in charge at departure Of DR..
Hugo Eckener for Germany. two
new N'otors arriving from Fried
richshafen will be installed as quickly
as possible.
Investigation of the causes OF the
engine failures of Friday has not
lesSened the mystery attached to
them. Three crank shafts were
broken clean against the joint were
they entered the bodies of the motor.
There was nc evidence Of previous
weakness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-20
Invaluable" Say
Society Women

MELLO-GLO Face Powder is pre-
ferred by beautiful women because
II leaves no trace of flakineSs, pasti-
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no shiny nosesl Made by a new
French process-prevents large
pores. Spreads more smoothly
Very pure. Use MELLO-GLO Face
Powder. It's wonderful. For sale
at Eagle Pharmacy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-20
SUMMARY

Barometric pressure was moder-
Htely high over the greater portion
OF the United States at the morn
Ing observation. Pressure was rela-
lively low. however. over the Plat
eau region and q slight disturbance
was central also over southern Ala
bama. AS a result the weather was
fair to clear throughout the coun-
try this morning. except in the
southeastern and far eastern states
where light to moderate rains oc-
cured within the last "a hours. and
the weather was still unsettled at
the morning observation. TemDera-
lures were cool " Texas and the
immediate Northwest this morning.
but about seasonal throughout the
balance Of the United States.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-20
Day In Congress
tBy The Associated Press.)
Monday

House resumes general debate on
tariff bill.
Senate continues consideration OF
census-reapportionment bill.
Senate hears Sen. Norris. repub-
lican, Nebraska, on federal trade
commission Investigation of power
company interests in newspapers.
House ways and means committee
republicans consider amendment
proposals from colleagues dissatis-
fled with tariff bill schedules.
Senate manufactures committee
hears mill owners on proposal for
investigation of textile industry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-20
TILDEN AND HUNTER
WIN r MATCH

ROLAND GARROS STADIUM.
Paris May 20-fP-Big Bill Tilden
and Frank Hunter. veteran Ameri-
can pair. got off to a flying start
today in the French hard court
tennis championships. in their first
doubles match. They DISPOSED Of the
Danish team of Nielsen and
Rasmussen. 60. 6-1. Go.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-20

daughter, left for Dallas Friday
night TO be with the family. An
other daughter is Mrs. Volney Tay-
lor of Brownsville. Mr.. Cook Is well
known In Brownsville, having visit
ed here frequently.
Tucker Returns-Billy Tucker is
back in town after an extended bus
mess adventure In New York. He
will be in Brownsville practically
the entire summer.
Seeking Rooms - Committees en-
tertaining visiting doctors we're en-
deavoring to secure rooms at Fort
Brown this morning for the conven-
ton delegates. Numerous medicos
who arrived today without reserva-
tons caused a hurried movement to
secure lodgings.
Richardson Back-G. G. Richard
son returned Sunday afternoon from
Cleveland. Ohio. where he attended
the national convention of the Aer-
cnautical Chamber or Commerce
He came from San Antonio here by
airplane.
Lay Tile Floor-Workmen began
laying the tile floor this morning IN
the building which will be occupied
by the White Kitchen after July I.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-20

sunday
Congress was in adjournment.
Pres. Hoover discussed repara-
tons situation with congressional
leaders and state and treasury de-
partment officials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-20
KWANGSI FORCES
TAKE CANTON, RUMOR

SHANGHAI. China. May 20.-tP
Chinese and Japanese reports
state Kwangsi forces cautured Can
ton at noon today. No confirmation
was available here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-05

into a cage full of men to quiet
them. 1t did-forever."
Seven years DupreS spent at the
penal colony.
There men die of fever, and
starvation, and wheelbarrow car
ries the corpses away and the same
wheelbarrow brings back maggoty
bread and little water" Dupre5
said.
Prisoners die fast. None leaves,
and yet there is room for 1000 more
each year. There is no place to bury
them. They are cast into the sea
and sharks infest the waters"
Three times Dupres attempted to
escape, then vnally succeeded by Of
fering to work among the lepers. He
and other convicts managed to get
away in an outrigger canoe.
The band reached the coast of
French Guiana. ALI were captured
but Dupres. He made his way by
ship to Philadelphia.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-05
NOSTALGIA HITS
MAN Who FLED
DEVILS ISLAND
Phantom Bandit Wants to
Visit Mothers Grave
in France.
BY RICHARD G.. BALDWIN
United Press stan Correspondent

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. s.
Pierre Dupres-that is not his real
name-who escaped from Devils
island, the French penal colony,
hopes to return to France, admitting
the call of his native land grows
stronger constantly.
There is another reason why
Pierre Dupres wishes to return to
France. The phantom bandit"
who terrorized provincial highways
a quarter century ago, desires to
visit the grave of his mama
Despite a reward for his capture,
dead Or alive, Dupres has told his
story to DR.. Glenn Hoover, professor
Of economics at Mills college.
Dupres told of his beginning In
crime-the slums of Paris-where
he robbed mite boxes in churches.
He was the first to use motorcycle,
which permitted him to speed from
place to place, thus earning the
sobriquet of phantom bandit"
He was captured, condemned to
the guillotine for attempting to
murder a French policeman. Then
it was decided that he should go to
the penal colony.
The voyage from st. Martin de
Rec to Isle de Diable was made on
the convict eship Loire, with TOTO
men kept in cages and suffering the
travail of twenty-five days at sea.
zone man broke a razor, swa1-
lowed it and then jumped into the
sea- Depres told Or. Hoover. "They
saved him and nursed him back to
life. Once they turned live steam
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-05
COUNCIL PROBE
ENDS IN REPORT
No Further Action to Be
Taken by City.

No further action is contemplated
on the report presented by the
council probe committee Monday
night, Council President Edward B.
Raub ST.. declared today
Raub said the committees report
on the investigation of land pur-
chases and purchasing department
methods Of buying was received and
approved and 1.-The committee was
thanked for its time an effort"
The council felt that the evidence
did not warrant any further action
in as much as the present admins
tration closes in less than month.
Sterling r. Holt, city controller,