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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-18
BOND MARKET DULL.
Convertibles Occupy Center Of
Shareholder Issues Are Quiet.

NEW YORK. August II Especially =
Convertible bond issues featured dull
session In the market today.
Atchison AIS advanced Ia points:
American Telephone 412s, American In
ternational 51zs, Allegheny Corporation
SIS and Remington Rand 512s also were
strong.
There was an easier tone In the vari.
Gus Cuban Sugar debentures, some Of
which have had quite sharp gains re.
Gently.
Observation-Disclosures Transit IS had
an early recovery Of about point from
fridays low price, but later lost most
of It. st. Paul adjustments were up
fractionally, but the gold SIS declined
%, after rallying at the end OF the
week from 86ls to 90. Missouri Pacific
A gained q point and the convertible
SIS about the same.
There was little change In the United
states Government list, which has been
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Business Notes
Ry the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 17.-July build
ing construction, based on plans filed,
or permits issued in SIT cities Of the
country, totaled, $685., 156,l07, an in
crease of per cent over June, but q
decrease Of 13 per cent from July, 1928,
s. w. Straus d Co. reports.
Z. B. Reeser, president Of the Barns
dali Corporation and head of the An1eri-
can Petroleum Institute. says there
never was d time when the oil industry
and particularly the Califronia division
faced brighter prospects than today.
The total sugar melt of Is United
States refiners from January L to Aug
ust 10, was 3,185,000 long tons, COM
pared with 2,780,0 in the correspond
ing period last year. Deliveries amount-
ed to 2,9S5, 900 tons as against 2,63O. 900.
Unusually heavy trading and wide
fluctuations were seen at the New YORK
Cocoa Exchange during the past week.
The turnover was 1916 lots, or 22,4SS
tons, with o valuation Of more than
SIS, 600, 900. Cocoa futures were 6 points
higher to Il points lower for the week.
Inquiries in the market for electrical
equipment and apparatus are holding
I'D well, the electrical world reports,
news from some sections of the coun-
try giving rise to the belief that the
recession In business, due to the usual
Alidsrnnnaer Alackness, Is on the wane.
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CURB LIST HIGHER,
WITH OILS LEADING
Merger Rumors Cause Brisk Bid.
ding Up of Selected
Issues.
NJ the As.neiatsd Press.

~ the ASsoeleted FreSs
NEW YORK. August 17.-Active bid.
ding up of the oils on merger runors
carried the entire curb list higher in
today's short session. New highs were
established by the leaders in practically
all groups. although some profit.taking
was in evidence in the utilities.
Gulf OIL controlled by the Melons,
who are reported organizing q huge In
vestment trust to take over all their
holdings, shot up z points to new high
for all time at 207, but lost half Of the
gain at the close. Imperial OIL OF Ohio
spurted forward more than 10 points,
approximating it's recent high price OF
l29. Union Oil mounted s. A merger
of Standard Oil companies Is rumored
In Wall street.
Electric Bond d. Share again broke
through to q new high above 155 and
retained most of Its. 5-point gain. Elec.
trio Investors encountered profit-taking
and slipped off S. American Super
power lost more than 2 points.
Transanerica again climbed new
peak, rising nearly points to 1851
and retaining all but small fraction
Of It's gain.
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H0LSTEIN-FRIESIANS
IN u. S. SIXTY YEARS
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PETERBORO, NJ Y, August IL
Sixty years ago the first pure-bred Hol-
stein Friesian calf in America was born
on the farm of Gerrit Smith Miller
here.
Today there are more than $500. 900
head Of pure-bred Holstein- Friesians in
this country.
On August II, Frank o. Lowden.
former Governor of Illinois and presi-
dent OF the American Holstein-F Fries
ian Association, will deliver the prin-
cipal address at the unwilling of a tab
let on the Gerrit Smith Miller farm, a
monument to the beginning of this
great branch Of the American industry.
Miller visited Holland in search of
stock for his farm and brought back
the nucleus Of the first permanent Hol-
STEM Frtesian herd in America.
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NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK, August II (P.-An
early advance in the cotton market
was checked by some Southern selling
and realizing today, but offerings were
and prices steadied UP again in the
late trading on fear OF continued dry
weather In the Southwest and renewed
covering.
Futures closed steady. Is to 81 points
higher; October, 18.13-15; December,
18.44-47; January, 1e.50-51; March,
ls.7l.72; May, lS.05-ss. Spot, quiet;
middlins, 1885.
Opening: January, 1852: March
iS.7i-72; May, 1Ss6-s0. Spot, quiet;
bid; October, new, 1913; December,
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GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO, August II R).-Despite
heavy proflt-taking sales and week end
evening up Of accounts, wheat closed
today showing substantial gains in
price. With Canadian crop disaster
reports becoming darker, the Chicago
market finished at or less from the
days top level, the highest point
reached on the present upturn and i21a
per bushel above values current on
Wednesday. Export demand today for
wheat from North America was fair,
Great Britain and European continental
countries both being buyers.
wheat closed Arm. IL to ~ net
higher; corn. II to y up: oats. at "a
unchanged to a rise of l0al2.
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DRASTIC POTATO LAW
SET UP IN MICHIGAN

By the Associated Press.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, August IT..
One Of the most drastic potato grad.
ing and marketing laws in the United
States became effective August IL in
Michigan.
It not only established the Federal
standards as the legal grades for Michi-
gan potatoes, but also provided for the
regulation of marketing.
Retailers are required to place label
on the outside of all containers giving
the grade and contents. Growers and
shippers who sponsored the law predict
1t eventually will outlaw Gull potatoes
on Michigan markets.
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BACK YARDS SPOUT OIL
IN 60-PERSON VILLAGE
Ry the Associated Press.

GREENWICH. Kans.. August IL
Virtually all Of this villages go In
habitants have found undreamed sources
of wealth in their own back yards.
Eighteen oil wells have been drilled
within the six square blocks that is
Greenwich, Already production exceeds
1000 barrels daily. Not dry hole has
been found.
Their potential riches. however, are
burning no holes In the pockets of
Greenwich people. Characteristically
conservative, they continue their simple
life, suspiciously cycling strange fortune
seekers in their midst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-18
BANK URGES LESS SPEED
IN COMMODITY OUTPUT

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK, August 1.-THE Guar
anty Trust Co. believes that some
branches Of industry must slow down
or the commodity markets will be
threatened with overproduction.
Consumption, it Is pointed out.
changes relatively slowly, whereas the
past year has witnessed an extraordi-
nary rise in the volume Of industrial
production. mineral production, exports
and imports.
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AIR TRAFFIC TREBLES
BROWNSVILLE EXPORTS
BY the Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press.
BROWNSVILLE, Tex, August H.
To increased air trafic is attributed a
jump of nearly 400 per cent in the
value of exports from Brownsville into
Mexico during the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1929.
Goods valued at nearly $500, 900
passed through Brownsville during that
period. About 100000 worth of mer-
chandise was handled during the fiscal
year 1928. Airplanes, lumber, barbed
wire and agricultural implements con-
stituted most of last years exports.
Customs officials reported that rev.
enue collections showed a gain of 81
per cent during the year just closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-18
BOYS SHOWING FATHERS
HOW TO MAKE FARMS PAY
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
KENYON, Ohio, August 17-Farmers
who have sons in Kenton High School
are scanning farm journals and agri-
cultural reports in an effort to hold the
lead in farming.
They had just about given up potato
growing when the youngsters demon
strated that with adequate spraying
more than 800 bushels could be grown
TO the acre.
Supplementing their school work the
bows give public demonstrations in
farming. distribute information, test
milk. repair and adjust machinery erect
buildings and in other ways show their
elders the road to profit in farming.
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notably steady since the rediscount rate
was advanced. Atchison general q de-
clined to 90, which Ii close to their
low price on this movement.
Some weakness was shown BY Japa-
rlese issues and by the foreign converti-
bles, with French obligations fraction
ally higher.
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Help Reclaim Land.

MOUNT CARMEL, ILL.,, August IL
R-AirplaneS will help engineers in
their attempt to reclaim thousands of
acres of rich bottom land along the
Wabash River in Southeastern Illinois.
They are being used to take pictures Of
elevations in mapping the river area.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-18
Reading and Riches.

NEW YORK, August II (R.-Wall
Streets reading habits have undergone
q gradual change in recent years. The
only book store with a Wall street ad-
dress reports a declining demand for
financial literature Of the "get-rich-
quick" variety.
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Profit in Texas Tomatoes.

JACKSONVILLE, Tex, August II
R).-Texas tomatoes bring wealth 70 q
restricted section Of less than hall a
Dozen counties. This years crop
brou9ht nearly S2,SO0, 900; with the
price almost doubled over that Of last
year.
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PETROLEUM FIRMS PROFITS.

NEW YORK, Ausust>17 (9.-Fifty-
eight of the leading petroleum COM
panieS had profits In 1928 Of $685., sO0.-
900. indicating earnings of 60 per cent
compared with o net of 8367 800 900, or
81 per cent on invested capital in 1927,
q statistical analysis by the Standard
Statistics Co. shows.
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POOL
BOOSTS PRICE OF EGGS
By the Associated Press.

0y the AsSOclateo PreSs.
REGINA, Saskatchewan, August IT.
Eggs to the number of 1,498, 1873 dozen,
having a cash value of $500, 900, were
marketed through the Saskatchewan
Egg and Poultry Pool last year. The
average price paid was the highest ever
returned to the producer by the pool,
Mrs. John Holmes, president, says.
She believes that removal of the
dumping duty on eggs. permitting Amer
lean eggs to come into the province
freely, might seriouly affect egg prices.
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Crossbred Berries.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, August II
R0.-A plant with blooms resembling
those of q strawberry and bearing fruit
resembling q raspberry is owned by
H. r. Liley. Il has thorns like rasp-
berry and leaves Of 4 strawberry The
flavor Of It's fruit Is akin to neither
fruit,
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PLAN PIPE LINE.

NEW YORK, August II LP)-The
Owens Illinois Glass Co.. and the Libbey-
Owens Glass Co. will unite in building
. 25-mile pipe line costing 100000
from Wayne County. w. Va. to their
two plants 1t Charleston. W. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-18

People Of Germany ate. more than
$40, 00O. 900 worth Of oranges and
mandarins last year.
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Money to Loan

s',:s n .': . s:s e g. 49, 8. r.: :.'''
Joseph I. Weller ~ g. ws 81 Z T.,.'
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NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE


the above table the annual cash
latest quarterly hayeay declarations
sUnit Of tradnS less than 100 shares tParty extra tPus
in preferred stock gPus 3/25 in stock
IN stocE dPsyaSis Payable cash stock
stock Partly stock Plus 20
Plus l share in stock Plus so IN STOCK Plus
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SALES INDEX OF DEPARTMENT. STORES

seasonal decrease due to vacation period
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-24
B MOnE \
aSlDEllGH7S n
AT THE QUEEN

Every now and then in the mad
scramble Of the movies some picture
comes along that makes a star-the
Miracle Man" made several; "Sev-
enth Heaven" lifted an unknown
player from obscurity to the topmoSt
pinnacle of fame. Now The Road
to Ruin, now showing at the
Queen Theater, seems destined to
elevate little Helen Foster. a COM
parative newcOmr. to stardom.
"Th Road to Ruin" is a startling
frank and up to the minute pictur-
ization Of the troublesome question
Of Juvenile Delinquency, and. as
Sally Garfield, the innocent school
girl, who drifts unguided down the
primrose path to destruction, the
lovely flower-like Helen reaches ev-
cry hear with the poignant beauty
of her work. Another remarkable
Characterization is rendered by
sparkling. vivacious Virginia Roye
as the wise Kid who leads Sally
astray. Others of especial note in
this remarkably we'll cast picture are
Grant Withers. Tommy Carr
(Mary's boy), Charles Miller and
Florence Turner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-24
CURRY HEADS
TAMMANY HALL
Passing of Influence OF Al
Smith Seen In Selection
Of His Opponent

NEW YORK, April 24.-(P-Se-
lection Of Johr r. Curry. opponent
of Alfred E Smith. as head of Tam
many hall, was interpreted by news
papers today as marking the pass
ing of the influence of the former
governor.
The election Of curry, a district
leader, to succeed George w. Oh
vany. resigned. also was described as
a victory for Mayor James j. Wal
ker, which has established him as
the dominating influence in Tam
many with his denomination as
sured.
The New York Times said.
MIR. Curry's election Is believed
to mark the passing of the influence
Of former Governor Smith and the
abandoning Of thought of further
excursions into national politics, the
last of which ended in the defeat
Of Mr.. Smith for president last fall.
The World said:
"At least for the moment Al Smith
has been repudiated by the organiza-
ton whose reputation he furnished
almost singie-handedly. Mayor Wal
ker rules the rooSt. And Tammany
suffering from a bad case of over
confidence, is about to see what it
can do without the service of re
formers 'interlopers,' 'high-hatters
and outsiders
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-24

Lupe Velez, the beautiful Mexican
actress who made her screen debut
with Douglas Fairbanks in the we'll
remembered success, 1.-The Gaucho,"
sings from the screen for the first
time in her career in Paramount'S
latest sound presentation, Wolf
Song. In this picture which is a
stirring account Of daring love in
the frontier days of the '40'S, when
men sought adventure in the uneX-
pjlored country Of the great South
west, Gary Cooper and Louis VOL
helm share leading honors with the
exotic Senorita.
Lupe sings several enchanting
numbers including "Yo te Amo
means 1 Love YOU" ITO Lola" mi
Amado," and a number Of others.
Possessing a clear, pleasing voice,
the popular Mexican star is at her
best as she croons tender love songs,
accompanying herself On the guitar
in charming fashion. In addition to
her undeniable beauty and pleasing
voice, Senorita Valez proves to be a
highly capable actress: her perform
ance winning the praise Of all who
have seen Wolf Song"
Gary Cooper is cast as Sam Lash,
a rangy Kentuckian who follows I'M
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-24

broken trails where no white man
had ever penetrated. Then one day,
in a small town on the Mexican bor-
der, he meets and falls in love
with Lola Salazar, portrayed by
Lupe Velez, the daughter of an ariS-
tocratic Don. From this point on
the picture tells an amazing story
of tempeStuous love, sacrifice and
an almost uncomfortable desire on
the part of the Kentuckian for free
dom; freedom to again roam the
mountainous country with only stars
to talk to. There is a powerful and
highly satisfactory climax that
should please audiences everywhere.
AS the alluring, devoted Lola,
Lupe VeleZ is fascinating. AS the
adventure-loving m~ountaineer, Gary
Cooper is always convincing. AS the
rough, coarse pal who tries to win
Cooper away from his young bride,
Louis Wolheim is the real thing. AS
members Of the supporting cast,
Constantine Romanoff. Michael Va
witch, Ann Brody and Russell Co.
Jumbo are all that could be desired.
AS the director, Victor Fleming has
handled a delicate theme with rare
skill. Wolf Song is now playing at
the Arcadia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-24
GANGS BOMB
cops HOMES
Attempts Made On Lives of
Two Policemen; Porch
Torn Away

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April Pap
Two dynamite bombs which po-
lice charged against harassed boot
leggers exploded within an hour Of
each other today in attacks upon
two members of the department.
One was planted at the home of
Captain William A. McMaSterS and
the other at a recent residence OF
Sergeant Patrick J.. Holland, chief
Of the vice and liquor squad.
At the McMasters home part Of a
porch was torn away and all win
dows in the neighborhood were
shattered. Mrs. McMasters and
two children, William, Jr., 4, and
Ruth 3, were severely shaken.
Frame porches were ripped from a
four-a. lrtment building where Hol-
land lived until four weeks ago.
Windows were broken and occu-
pants of the building were thrown
from their beds.
The bombers left no clewS and
police said they believed the eXplos-
i've was thrown from IN automobile
in each case. Another bombing a
week and a half ago was accepted
as an attempt upon the life Of Po-
lice Sergeant John Mack.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-24
HOLD MEETING
KLECERC Club
History Lovers Gather For
Fourth Annual Ban
quet
Especial to The Herald)

N0PCC1dl W Lie deTalQ)
K1NGSVILLE, April 24.-The
Robert j. Kleberg history club held
its fourth annual banquet yesterday
at z p. m, at the Casa Ricardo hotel.
The principal speakers we're: r. M.
Kleberg, Corpus Christi, Judge j. It.
CanaleS, Brownsville, and Judge w.
s. Vawter, Sinton. Judge Vawter
Sinton. Judge Vawter responded to
the toast, "The Value of History"
MI. Kleberg discussed 1.-THE Relation
Of the Cattle Industry to the History
of South Texas" while Judge Ca
males pointed out the more salient
features of the History of the Dis
trict South of the Nueces River"
In addition to these talks there
were: a violin solo by Miss Marjory
Martin of Sinton; a pageant, Texas
Under Six Flags, by the young lady
members of the club; and a flute
solo. will you Come to the Bower"
by Mis- ~Louceyette Knight, of Bee
vile. This was the music which
cheered the heroes at San Jacinto in
their charge upon Santa Anna, IN
the battle which won the independ-
ence of Texas, ninety-three years
ago. Other distinguished guests be-
sides those on the program were:
MI. and Mrs. A. L. Kleberg, Kings
vile, Miss Ida Dougherty. San Pa
tricio, MI. and Mrs. j. j. Arthur.
Kingsville, Miss Lila Baugh, Dean of
Women at the Teachers College, Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Simmons, Kingsville,
Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Fennigan,
Kingsville, Jesse bennett, Browns
vile, and President and Mrs. r. B..
Cousins. Mrs. Emma Vawter, Sin
ton, president of the club, presided.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-24
Automobile Crash
Proves Fatal To
Mercedes Citizen
(Snecial to The Heraldl

ARRC1A6A ~ - 1A
MERCEDES, April 24.-C. H.
Boucher of this city who was injured
in an automobile accident Sunday
night just east Of Mercedes died at
8 a. m. today. No funeral arrange
ments have been made.
M. B. Boucher, Houston and G.
Boucher, Briscoe, Oklahoma, arrived
this morning for the funeral Of their
brother. The victim is survived by
the two brothers, M. B., and c., and
by his widow. He had no children.
Mr.. Boucher who operated an
automobile wrecker was called to
move a wrecked automobile about
8 p. m. Sunday on the highway just
east Of town and while standing
between the wrecker and the wreck
ed car, another automobile struck
the wrecked car, crushing Boucher
between the two machines.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-24
CRIMINAL APPEALS COURT

AUSTIN, April 24.-P1-The fol-
lowing proceedings were had today
in the court of criminal appeals:
Affirmed: Joe Hernandez, BeXar
(concurring opinion by Judge Haw-
kins); Other Owings, Callahan;
Shorty Brookshire, Callahan; Ynes
villareal, Nueces; M r. Bostick,
Wilbarger; Jess Began, Hunt; 81
Lindley, GraySon; Henry Patton,
Travis; Jeff Mcdaniel, Floyd; Dan
Miller, Collingsworth; Justo Lopez,
San Patricio; C. j. Phipps, Potter.
Reversed and remanded: Chris
ley Ollison, Harrison.
Reversed and dismissed: Dolph
Culpepper, Hardeman.
Appeal dismissed: "A. B. Tristan,
Dallas: Oran Stewart. and Sher-
man Stout, Donley; Roy Austin,
Hill.
Appellants motion for rehearing
overruled: Roy Reaves, Hill; Fred
Lenzen, Dallas.
Appeal reinstated. reversed and
remanded: L.. M. Terry, Wise.
Appeal dismissed at request Of
appellant: B. D. Young, Wheeler.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-24
SUMMARY

A disturbance of considerable in
tensity was central over the south
ern Plains states this morning,
while barometric pressure was mod
erately high over the eastern states
at the same time. Apparently heavy
cloudinesS ana unsettled weather
prevailed practically throughout
the great central valleys and most
of Texas at the morning observa-
ton. Moderate to heavy precipita-
ton occurred within the last "a
hours over the Plains states and
the Missouri and upper Mississippi
valleys. Temperatures we're rather
low over the far Northwest this
morning. but practically seasonable
elsewhere in the country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-24
Flashes Of Life
(H7 The Associated Press)

NEW YORK.-Phyllis Haver,
motion picture actress, is to be
married tonight by Mayor Walker
to William Seeman, wholesale
grocer. The ceremony will be at
the home of Rube Goldberg, See
mans brother-in-law. Miss Haver
is retiring from the screen.
NEW YORK.-Jules II. Eggers,
holder Of the Iron Cross, is one
of Uncle Sans buck privates. AS
a lieutenant Of German infantry he
was credited with capturing two
American aviatorS.
W-ILLIAMSPORT, Pa.-Secretary
Hoover had to pay S. for fishing
for trout in these parts last sum-
mer. President Hoover is to receive
a license free. 1t develops that the
secretary was overcharged $3.50 for
his licnSe.
SAN FRANCISCO Leon
Lasarowitz, ~pretender to the throne
Oh u. GdQS I1OW do hlllS VI C1lC
hobos, is to abdicate. He has seen
the world, all of it but Russia, in
which he is not interested, and in
tends to get married and settle
down.
PROVINCETOWN, Mass. - The
Sebastian v. Figli, a craft which
ordinarily drags for founders, has
a great catch to its credit. It's
net pulled up a torpedo "a feet
long, lost from one Of Uncle Sans
submarines. A reward of $50 was
offered for the torpedo's return.
NEW YORK.-Fat or thin teach
erS are not wanted in this city. So
specifies a notice sent by the board
of examiners to training schools
and colleges.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-24

First figure lowest temperature
last night; second, highest tempera-
ture yesterday; third, wind velocity
at 8 a. m; fourth, rainfall past "a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-24
AGED BREWER DIES

OSLO, Norway, April 2,|(Pl-
Ellef Ringnes, a brewer who con-
tributed literally to polar expedi-
tons Of Nansen, Sverdrup and
Amundsen, died here at the age of
IS. He financed one of the expe-
ditions which searched for Amund-
sen last summer after the latter was
lost while seeking survivors Of the
Mobile disaster.