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The Washington times., 1929-04-20

Robert Manning, Of Detroit,
led the qualifying competition
for positions on the George
town University golf team by
scoring a 16O for the two days
play Of 36 holes. Manning hung
up an 80 ON Thursday and du.
plicated this yesterday.
The Washington times., 1929-04-20

It is one of the major events
of the golfing year at Columbia
and sees the re.establishment Of
the summer rules together with
the reOpening Of the holes that
were closed during the winter
seige for repairs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-18
CriticiZes His Officers

z. Gen. Don Antonio GaCna,
VINO had been ordered to join tie
man army as soon as possible, had
failed to arrive. Such delay wa
disastrous, for had these troops ar
rived, together with those that had
been necessary to keep the line Of
communications open, the main
army would have had double tie
strength and would have been able
to cope with even the surprise at
tack that did come. General Fillsola
failed to send sufficient ammuni-
ton to accompany those Door re-
Inducements that he did senc.
3. The greatest contribution to
the above mentioned disgrace was
the conduct of General Castri:: III
and the officers to whom the
guarding of the front toward the
enemy was intrusted. Santa Anna
states that it pains him to blame
the dead and the repentant living,
but he must speak the truth. 1t
was true that General Carlton con-
Quotes himself with extraordinary
valor in his last moments, but that
could hardly make up for his neg
lect In the greater and more in
portant matters. His repentance
came rather tardily.
4. Further, though he (Sania
Anna) was general and commander
IN chief, it did not mean that he
was incapable of fatigue. He, as
would any other general, succumbed
to the necessities Of nature, but
this fact did not excuse those I'M
der him. A commander in chief
could not attend to the duties of a
captain or a colonel; each position
had duties Of its own, and it was
not the place of the commander to
take thc blame for the mistakes
of those Under him.
IS. The foregoing reasons wc.e
sufficient for anybody's failure and
if fortune had not placed this bur-
den upon his shoulders, he would
have brought home new laurels
from greater victories for his coun-
try, Mexico"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-18

village called Harrisburg, on the
right bank of Buffalo Bayou, was
the preSident-elect of the Texas
| republic, together with all the lead
ers of the revolution. Their cap
ture was sure if only troops could
be Unanswered quick enough Here
was the chance to deal the revolu-
ton its death blow. Hurrying as
much as possible, Santa Anna set
out for Harrisburg, arriving there
on the night of April Is, so close
behind the retreaung Texans that
several houses fired by the Texans
were still burning. The president
elect, Lorenzo Zavala, together with
his cabinet, escaped to Galveston
on a small river steamer. Two
Americans and a Frenchman who
we're found in Harrisburg by the
MeXicans, told them that Houston
was to be found at "El PasC de
then known, with 800 men and two
four-pounder cannon. a detach-
ment Of scouts confirmed these re-
ports and Santa Anna proceeded
to close in on the Texans.
On his arrival he found Houston
in possession of a small thicket on
the banks Of Buffalo Bayou ncar
the point where its waters empty
into the San Jacinto river, and not
far away were the waters of Gal
weston Bay. This was the 10Th Of
the month, the day before the dis
aster. The Mexican troops were so
enthusiastic that they Immediately
commenced to sEtrmish with the
Texans, VINO returned their fire but
would not abandon the thickct.
Santa Anna wished to get his op-
ponents on more favorable ground,
and SO he retired to a small eleva-
ton about 1000 varas from the
Texans. This exposed his flank to
the fire of the insurgents. who
made a sally Of about 100 cavalry
covered by fire from the two can
non. These were repulsed easily,
with the loss Of only one dragon.
As it was rather late in the after
noon, the rest of the day was spent
in establishing a camp and fcrti-
ficationS. The night was spent in
watching anG. placing the troops in
the most favorable positions. On
his left was a thicket, on the right
and in front was open country and
behind was q swamp that acted
as an effective rear guard.
On the morning of the Dist about
o'clock, in full sight of the enemy,
General Cos arrived with a force
Of 400 men, having left another 100
to guard the supplies which mired
down in a swamp near Harrisburg.
Santa Anna noted with much ARK
iety that the greater part of the re-
Inducements were raw recruits
from San Luis Potosi and Saltillo
making an almost insignificant re-
enforcement SO far as giving The
enemy a decisive blow was con-
cerned. To add to their useless
ness, they had been on forced
marches, without eating or Sleep
ing for more than "a hours. Willie
scouts were accommodating the Co
sitions of the enemy, General Cos
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-18
SAN BENITO BOYS IN
TYPEWRITING CONTEST
Especial to Ta- Herald


SAN BENITO, April 18.-Robert
Lawton. Charles Witt and typewrit-
ing students Of the San Benito high
school. will leave for Kingsville
Thursday morning to take part in
the district typewriting contest to
be held there on Friday. The boys
will go by automobile and they will
be accompanied by T. j. Yoe, su-
perintendent Of the San Benito
schools.
A large number of Valley towns
are expected to send representatives
to the contest. The winners of this
district contest will take part in the
state meet to be held some time
later, and the winner Of the state
meet will be rewarded with a free
trip to Canada, besides the privil-
eye Of entering the national type
writing contest when every state in
the union will send their respec-
tive state typewriting champions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-18
RECORDS MAY
FALL AT MEET
Bracey Expected to Estab-
lish New Mark AT
Drake Relays

DIES MONIES, Iowa, April 16.-
P-Given a dry field and favor
able weather, the athletes who COM
pete in the twentieth annual Drake
university relays here April 26 and
81 appear certain to ring up at
least half a dozen new meet rec
ordS.
In addition, and really more i'm
portant, the Drake games may end
with the sending Of an order to tbs
high moguls of track and field
activities to rewrite their record
books entirely. A new worlds in
tercollegiate mark is not an impoS-
sibility in two, maybe three events.
These are not idle fancies Of or
binary ballyhoo; the statements
are based on the strength of per-
formances already recorded this
year.. Athletes who will compete
at Drake have issued the chal-
lenges to the existing marks by
turning in better performances III
the seasons opening outdoor COM
petitions, the University of Texas
relays and the Southern Methodist
relays.
The Drake marks that appear IN
danger, that were bettered at the
two southern track games, are the
100 yard dash, the broad jump, the
pole vault, and the discus throw,
and the four mile University re-
lay. In addition, the Drake times
for the l20-vard high hurdles and
for the half m1le university relays
we're beSted.
1t appears then that if the same
athletes can duplicate the marks
they set to win their events at the
opening outdoor games they will
force the Drake officials to write
new names and new records on
their books.
Claude Bracey of Rice Institute,
who turned in ga seconds century
race at the Southern Methodist re-
lays seems most likely to set a new
worlds record. Bracey has been
turning in times of less than ten
seconds consistently ever since he
started varsity competition. At
Drake he will have another worlds
record threat to push him. Jack
Elder, the Notre Dame flash on
both track and football fields, has
SIXTEEN times equalled the worlds
mark of 9.6 seconds for the cen
fury. With Eldar and Bracey head
ing a long list of sprint stars. the
Drake record Of 9.5 seconds set in
1926 by Roland Locke of Nebraska
appears in danger. Perhaps even
a new worlds record may be set,
provided the athletes are given a
good day without a wind.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-18
SIS IN SAN BENITO
CLASS
Especial to The Herald

SAN BENITO, April 13.-Fifty-
five students comprise San Benito's
high school graduating class this
year, according to Superintendent
Thomas j. Voc, who announces that
plans for the commencement exer-
cises are practically complete and
will be held on May "a.
Senior Week will be held from
May Is to "a, and the baccalaureate
sermon will be delivered on May
19 by Rev. Francis M. Davis, pastor
Of the San Benito First Presbyterian
church. The officers of this years
graduating class r Born Brooks,
president: Bonnie McWilliams, vice
president; Lorraine Siderius, sec
retary-treasurer; and Mrs. J. E. Nc
Ally, sponsor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-18
SIXTY WOMEN ATTEND
MEET AT HARLINGEN
Especial to The HeraId.)

HARLINGEN, April lathe
ladies' auxiliary of the State asso-
citation Of Master Plumbers which
held its convention in the Valley
during the last three days enjoyed
a meeting and luncheon in Harlin-
gen Tuesday at the Reese -Mond
hotel. About so ladies belonging to
the ladies auxiliary organization
were present. The following pro-
gram was followed at the luncheon:
Welcome and introduction-B. M.
Holland, representing Harrington
Chamber Of Commerce.
I've Found the way to Texas"
song BY everybody
Luncheon.
Violin solo, selected. Mrs. P.
Dace, accompanied by Mrs. Waldron.
Vocal solo. selected. -. Mrs. Jack
Carey, accompanied by Mrs. Jen-
nings.
Address 1880. mrs. I. s. Herren.
They Eyes Of Texas" song ......
BY everybody.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-18

1SfOAut4OA. ne SIdUe1
mat ne thinks this to be the be t
A-a, the most prudent and cen
akGy OF presenting the truth
af these happenings that led To
tnaeoad termination for Mexico OF
o Texas campaign on banks of
the San Jacinto river. Further,
tnat Tor this phase of his memoirs
ne would take the statements of tie
n most interested in having the
truth published, and also in many
respects the n most responsible
Tor the disaster. Gen. Antonio Lo.
PEE de Santa Anna. Other reasons
Tor writing these statements were
70 answer certain things said by
Gen. Sam Houston, whose pride
and vanity, so Filisola asserted, had
claimed the glory for the surprise
OF san Jacinto, and who had pre-
tended to have done greater things
tran was possible to have done, ex-
aggerating everything. insulting tie
Mexicans without chivalry, and
contrary to the customs Of iterna-
tlonal relations. Houston, the Mex.
lean claimed, by favorable c~ircLr1-
stances rather than good leader
ship occupied his high place. in the
esteem OF his people.
The document written by Santa
Anna, to which he refers was a It.
port, or manifesto del gobiernc. Of
the date of March II, 1887. Filiso-
la quotes it in full, from the time
OF the departure from San Antonio
do Bexar, giving full details OF M
nor incidents, through the capture
Of Santa Anna by the Texans. I
shall not attempt to translate the
whole, as that would occupy tie
larger part Of a large book, but I
shall tell the substance Of the story
as Santa Anna sets it down in his
explanation to the people, which is
as follows:
The army In the field at this time
consisted Of three divisions: 1900
men under the command of Gen.
Don Jose Urea, 400 under Gen.
Don Joaquin Ramirez Y Sesma, and
TOO under Gen Don Antonio Gaona.
Any n OF. these forces was a5le
to take car Of the entire revolu-
tionary army. These forces were
exclusive of Santa Annals personal
staff and b~odyguard of dragons.
The journey of the army vas
more in the nature Of a chase than
a campaign. On April 3 Santa
Anna reached the burned city Of
Gonzales, on the Guadalupe river.
During the next five days he
secured the country between the
Guadalupe and the Brazos rivers.
Or arriving at the BraZOS IL was
necessary to devise some means of
crossing it. While the carpenters
were busy making boats with which
to cross. Santa Annals scouts found
beautiful scow and two canoes
vt behind by the %retreating Tex
: - BY means Of these, Santa
AZ crossed the BrazoS and was
jo1V ~ Gen. Ramirez y Sesma.
FN certain Mexican coIonlsts
Sant~xAnna received the news that
"Gro5N as Lynchburg ferry was
only IL leagues away, in a small
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-18
WILL
HOLD MEET MAY IL
Especial to The Herald)

~ ~
SAN BENITO, April 18.-The next
meeting Of the ChirpractorS' assoc
iation Of the Lower Rio Grande
Valley will be held in San Benito
on May Il, according to a decision
reached by the members Of the as
ISOLATION who met Sunday in
Brownsville at E. Jardin hotel. The
following officers of the association
were elected: DR.. j. A. Lensgraf Of
San Juan, president; DR.. S. @. Cor
ha, Edinburg, vice president; and
DR.. j. Louis Patterson, Mission, sec
retary-treasurer.
About every town IN the Valley
was reported represented at the last
meeting of the Chiropractors' as
ISOLATION.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-18

pleaded that his men be given food
and a chance to sleep, Santa Anna
reluctantly assented.
Fatigued from passing the morn
ing on horseback, Santa Anna
wanted to rest. He told his CHIEF
Of staff, Don Manuel Fernandez
Castrillon, to war; him of any
small movement Of the enemy. At
ter eating, he retired for rest and
Immediately fell asleep, owing to
his vigil on the night before.
He was awakened by a 1u5illade
Of shots and a great shouting, to
find his troops in the widest dis
order. The enemy had surprised
the outposts with their full forces,
the infantry on the right, the two
cannon in the middle, and their
cavalry on the left.
The harm was already done. The
Almeda battalion under Col. iIan-
uel Cespedes, and the battalions
from Guerrero, Toluca and Guada-
lajara under Colonel Luelmo tried
to return the enemy, fire, but we're
soon scattered, Cespedes badly
wounded and Luelmo killed. Cen
eral Castrillon, who was running
back and forth trying to re-estab-
lish the troops, was wounded nor
tally. The raw recruits were flee
ing in all directions and soon in
volved the older troops SO that none
Of them could use their arms. With
this opportunity the enemy contin-
ued their advance with loud, dis
concerning cries and in a very few
minutes gained a greater advantage
than it was possible to imagine.
All hope vas gone; for Santa
Anna, the next move to try to es-
cape. The orderly of his aide-de-
camp. Col. Juan Bringas, helped
him to get a horse. He hunted for
his bodyguard. but was only able
to find two dragons, who said that
all their officers and companions
had already fled and that was their
purpose also. Santa Anna reiiem-
bered that General Filisola was at
Thompson's Ferry, about is leagues
away. and resolved to join him.
Having proceeded about a league
and a half in that direction, he ar
rived at a large arroyo and found
the bridge oVer it had been buried.
Here he was forced to leave his
horse and wade through water up
to his chest in order to cross the
stream. After crossing, he tried to
continue on to join Filisola ana re-
venge the catastrophe of San ia
cinto. Finding some dry clothes IN
an abandoned house, he charged
them for his wet ones, which fact
he says probably saved his life. <or
had he met Texans in his own garb
he would have been recognized and
his life endangered.
Here Santa Anna leaves off the
narration Of his adventures and be-
gins to give reasons for the disaster
that overlook his army. At this
point also FiliSola has left a note,
saying that the statement by Santa
Anna concerning him was not true.
The following reasons were given
by Santa Anna for his failure:
L. Filisola held back the best
troops and sent the worst possible
collection Of recruits to him under
the incompetent General Cos.
(Filisola states that all he had were
raw recruits, that he sent Santa
Anna the pick of them under the
best commander that he had avail
able).
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-18
Santa Anna Report
BIames Officers In
San Jacinto Defeat

n Following story, which appeared recently in the Houston Chroni-
cs q written by r. F. Green, sn of r. e. Green, Brownsville attor-
nes. foung Green IS a special student in the Garcia collection, Library
o the University of Texas:
- Me yea lo9 there appeared two volumes of memoirs OF Gen. Vim
Ce mt r nSola concerning the war with Texas. These memoirs were in
lep 10 he statements If several publications current at that time en-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-18
s5A00 IN Rrn ~ DEAN

INVERNESS, Scotland. - When
William Kennott was found dead in
bed there was $1,000 in currency be-
side him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-18
WEE z a PENNY

LONDON.-LeOnard Clark was
awarded a divorce and e penny dam
! ages for the loss Of his WIFE
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-03
Ace Hudkiins to
Fight in Europe

Los Angeles. Calf. Dec. 3.-Acc
Hudkills was ACE high in Los An
geles and over the PacifidDCoast re-
gion at large until Mickey Walker
shellacked him In their bout here re-
Gently with the m~iddleweight title at
stake. And now Hudkins, instead Of
retiring as he had planned II Walker
won. IS going to Europe.
Big Tom Kennedy. former Holly
wood promoter and the Wildcats new
manager. believes Ace needs a rest,
then a few easy fights abroad and
then not even Walker can keep him
away from the middleweight throne.
"Hudkins is young-only a" de-
clares Kennedy, land should not real
~ reach his prime for about two or
three years yet. With q few good
fights abroad and some bouts In the
east and middle west. we ought to be
able to take OH Mickey again in six
or eight months, providing, Of course,
Walker still Is In the middleweight
class. The Ace vas In poor condition
when he lost to Walker recently. He
needs rest. after which he can start
all over again"
Kennedy must believe in the Wild
cat for he paid Clyde Hudkins, Aces
brother. the reputed price Of $4,000
for the managerial contract. The
former Hollywood promoter believes
Hudkins will 'go over in big way on
the other side. He declares European
fans accustomed to the upright
boxing style will get . real thrill In
the slashing clam bang tactics Of the
Nebraska wildcat.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-03
Linton Gridders Are
Proved Good Students

Linton. N. D., Dec. 3.-Members Of
Linton high schools football team
again had . scholastic average higher
than that Of the schools average. It
has been announced by school Of
ficials at the end Of the second six.
weeks period Of the term.
The football men had an average OF
ISL. while the school average was SIS.
The Is students with the highest
averages follow In order: Jessie Gil.
lespie. Ruth Schott, Oscar Heyerman,
Mary fIager, Magdalena 0oldade,
Edith Coordes, Esther Sheffield. Doris
Fergus, Lavtna Heinrich. Ardes Kelso.
Ann Flegel, Hazel Mausehund. Sophia
Iarvtck, Joe Martin, Jean Tough, and
Trella Crowell.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-03
Hebron Cagers to
! Face Demons First
..Netz1er and Oittus, Center and
!" Guard, Remain From the
& Strong 20 Team

y Hebron, N. D.. Dec. 3.-Hebron high
Erchool's Brickmakers open their
EE,chedule for the coming season BY
Galaying Bismarck at Bismarck Dec. Is
End the Mandan training school
tE.0ec. IA.
3. With five lettermen back and q
arge number Of capable reserves on
yytand, Coach E. J.. shrum and his
Z 3rickmAkers should be found among
J,he leaders Of the North Missouri
Slope conference. Hebron includes In
its squad this year one Of the high
! point cagers Of the state In Metzger
Eenter. and also an all-state third
Team member in Dittus, at guard.
& The rest Of the schedule includes
q Jan. Informal high at Hebron.
& Jan. l7-Hebron 1t Dickinson.
\ Jan. l0-Hebron ct Normal.
Jan. 24-New Salem at Hebron.
C Jan. Sheffield at Hebron.
6 Feb. Glen Ullin at Hebron.
= Eeb. l4-Belfield 1t Belfield.
& Eeb. 2l-Hebron ct New Salem.
Z leb. 28-Open.
!, Return games with Glen ullin, bel.
field and Beach viii b arranged later
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-03

Shires the Great
Sees No Trouble
Get Opponents
First eassman-e Boxer Say. He
VIII Knock Buns Bow
Legged

Chicago. Dec. 3.-P-Charles Ar
thur (The 0reat) ehires will encoun-
ter no difficulty In obtaining Open
ents when he makes his debut as q
professional boxer.
In fact. Charles Arthur would hard
~ have time to look after his basket
ball duties, II he agreed to meet all
who have applied to Promoter jim,
Mullen, for the assignment OF fight
ing him.
Don Murray, captain and tackle Of,
the Chicago Bears pro football team.
and Merle Hogue. Chicago Cardinal
tackle. have put In earnest bids 10,
bouts With Charles Arthur. In addi-
ton. . great number Of policemen.
firemen and day laborers have placed
challenges with Mullen.
Shires. who Is training for his in
itial appearance against any ppo,l-
ent to Be named by Mullen, Is char
acteristjcally confident.
Tn getting into shape" he said.
and III knock . lot Of those buns
bow-legged." 4.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-03
Portugal Taking
To Court Fracas

Lisbon. Dec. 3.-RD-Basketball, In.
troduced In Portugal In 1871. has
made great strides.
Twenty -four teams are playing q
regular schedule. Others are being
organized. The main matches IRE
played on Sundays before large
crowds.
Competition In the game Is %
keen that . team Is In training fos
the European championship contests,
Tho Portuguese are confident a
winning since some q their players
learned the game In America and fig
ured In important contests In the
United States.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-03
els ANGELES ENTRY
leads LEO D|ECEL IN
! 'iSY 4-STROKE MARGIN
Z,
lighthouse Harry Cooper Is
e
. Struck From List Because
mt
IL Of Regional Trouble
.e
~
sscIsIoN PUTS HAGEN IN
IL
rif,ne Sarazcn, John Golden and
sisTony Manero Are Up Among
the Best Finishers
sclsIoN PUTS HAGEN IN
By PAUL

Los Angeles. Dec. 3.-tP)-The great
oalter Hagen. five times winner OF
Ne Professional Golfers association
"a ,le, today will attempt a comeback
az the Hillcrest country club course
!, Acre yesterday the Detroit profess
ANAL stumbled through SO holes OF
,ardal play which saw him all but
Smll to finish among the 81 qualifiers.
m.Only the official hand Of the as
j~,sciation. which last night ordered
&c name Of Lighthouse Harry
mnaoper struck from the list Of those
i,,lo had earned the right to enter
,,,.e playoff for one Of the last two
h.aces. This was halted last night
~ darkness enyelopcd the fourth
,eleen.
..n!Alex Prize, president Of the p. g.. A..
,cci,led Cooper out IN the ground that
III did not qualify In his regional
;alals. The decision automatically
'aaced Hagen. Henry Cuici. Of Mill
liver, Conn.,. and Bill Mehlhorn.
]. ew York, among those who WILL
.mpete in today's first round.
1.-THE trio had tied with al Hough-
Gin, Rockville, Md. and Waldo
rrowder. Skirtland. Ohio. with cards
~ l49 but the Rockville professional
tsas removed from the contenders on
lie first hole of elimination play,
mile Crowder dropped out Of the
dyurth.
II 0laring Irregularities In the great
ssaig's putting were responsible for
oAe showing. which saw him among
enie ~tail-cnde.s for the first time In
soany years OF p. G. A. play. Today
y faces Bob Shave. Aurora. Ohio,
isho qualified well up in the list with
r While Hagen's chances were swing
In the balance, Fred Morrison.
III. o. Angeles, was stroking his way to
~: great 1856. four points better than
| s!eo Diegel. defending champion. The
al Midwick country club professional
Arlrned in q par Il for his morning
t.nund. but carne back with a start
ing IS to get q competitive course
3ecord in his superb squirt to lead IN
lac SO holes of l.. adal play.
Diegel's lao placed him second, with
Ifenc Sarazen, Fresh Meadow. N. Y,
Nsohn Golden. Paterson. N. j., and
Pony Manero, New York, finishing In
tie for third, m stroke behind the
Latleholder from Auga Caliente.