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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12
Latest Fisher STYLE
Creations

The Viking is available in
three voguish body types
Four~door Sedan, Convertible
Coupe, and Close-coupled
Four-door Sedan. All pay
tribute to Fisher designing
genius. All are priced the same
...$1,595 Trim radiator
sweeping full-crown tenders
graceful hood-tailored
body lines all blend into n
pleasing and harmonious de-
sign as smartly patrieian in
appearance az any car on
automobile row. Upholsteries
are rich in quality, tasteful
in design. Seats are deep cush-
toned, and incline at just the
right angle to provide arm
chair comfort. appointments
and hardware of digni6ed pat
tern are expressive of fine
automobile luxury.
And Viking bodies are as
sturdy rs they are beautiful,
due to Fisher combination
xxyo~>1 aod mf~n1 rnnm%~1,ee:0~A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12

The engine block is MOUNTED
and cylindrical blocks of live
rubber. These special mount
ings prevent metal~to~metal
contact, insulate power inn
pulses from the chassis and
body, and give additional
assurance of long life. Viking
engine design provides greater
accessibility than is found
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12

They result in rightly, accessibility, new and
highly efficient valve arrangement, and adj
vanced cooling and fabrication.
Rigid, Compact, Readily Accessible
The natural compactness of the Viking engine,
combined with the added strength obtained
through ribbing and trusting the crankcase,
provides exceptional rightly - an important
contributing factor in smoothness, quietness'
and long life The short, rigid crankshatt Is
counter-weighted for maximum balance and is
supported by oversize bearings
IT, nrn:un h1ncL is mounted on DYrQmldal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12

Flush door construction, the generous fabric
beading between all metal surfaces, and the
use of non~shatterable seeurity>plate glass in
the Windshield are details that indicate the
costly~car standards followed throughout the
manufacture of the new Viking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12

Iw1p0rtAme Arlong the engineering advance
,neWtS f0a4nd IN the nssy Viking ovs unusually
accessible horizontal tdlUss .chieh cs'~bine the
with the simplicity Of side-Oalvs s.schdnis'r;
vssn1TkGblv efficient cooling; the perfect bal
anes Of go Weight desigr; tso.Plane eTdnk~
shaft; doaVss-draft unfolding fun pTessisve-
ssseiudimg pistOss pi,ts; ande1cep-
tiOMGI simplicity. vigidity, and s''sOothness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12

may be present is removed
from the lubricating oil by
the new Viking precipitating
trap system of oil cleaning.
Remarkably Efficient
Cooling
Cooling is exceptionally thor
ough in the new Viking en-
CINE. Cylinder walls, valves,
valve stem guides, andcombus-
ton chambers are water
jacketed. Equal manifold dis
tribution of the water in the
twin blocks, with graduated
outlets direct to points of
greatest heat, assures uniform,
efficient cooling of the entire
engine. The water space ex-
tends far down on the crank
case wall and assists in cooling
the lubricating oil. The en-
CINE thermo-gauge, which 10
located on the dash, shows the
actual temperature of the
water circulating in the en-
CINE. And the Viking engine
is further protected by Their
mostatically-controlled, auto
matte radiator shutters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12

70. b. factory, Lansing, Michigd''
Spare Tire and Bumpers Extra
CovsSidsv tls< dsIivsvsd price a. tOelI as the
list price WFSew comparing automobile
Values. Viking delivered prices t~~
elsIde OvsIy reasonable charges for dGLaAAsVS
aNd 6sbdncinG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12

zontal cover plates located on
top of the engine. The entirely
new arrangement of the valves
in the Viking represents an inn
portant advancement in auto
motive engineering practice, since
it combines the fuel efficiency of
the overhead location of valves
with the quietness simplicity,
and rigidity of side~valve design.
DotC1r~Draft Mani folding
A distinct Advancement in Efficient
fuel distribution results from a
new type of controlled manifold
ing based on the down-draft prin-
ciple. After leaving the carburet'
of the vapor TO the cylinders is al'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12

in the conventional automobile engine. For
example, the valve mechanism may be
easily reached by lifting the two hori>
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12

mixture OF Uniform quality.
A positive~pressure pump sup
plies a constant flow of gaso>
line to the carburetor. Fuel
gases are pre-heatcd by a
manually~controlled hot~spot
in the intake manifold. Their,
acknowledgements radiator
shutters assurequick warmup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12

smoothness and
performance eff
cheney heretofore
associated with
cars of higher cost.
Many ad ance~
ments are foundfo for
the first time inv
eight engine design
in the newViking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12

Chevy Chase Motors
670l Wise. Ave-, Chevy Chase, Md.
Telephone Wisconsin 267O
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ciple. After leaving the carburetor, the path
of the vapor TO the cylinders is always down
ward, assisted by gravity. The manifold is SO
designed that the distance from the carburetor
to all cylinders is equal, providing fuel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12

Murphy Motor Co.
zoo Carroll ST., Takoma Park, d. C.
Telephone Georgia 1882
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25

IcBrownsville's Beautiful Bozo," a
collection of the city's really
beautiful men. who will compete
for a most valuable prize. First to
enter this contest was Sam Hughs-
ton. who already has planned his
costume" ii was said. Another
early entrant was John Starck.
who thinks his complexion will
win for him." Monsees said.
Surprise ON Card
The fifth float Is a distinct sur
prise which the committee has de-
cided not to announce before the
parade itself. The sixth feature
has one prominent politician chas-
ing another in an attempt TO put
him out OF the political picture.
and it must be seen to be ap-
preciated. -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25

ONDAM ISSUED
Hoover Signature Makes
Boulder Canyon Bill Ef-
fective Today

WASHINGTON, June rs. GP-
President Hoover today signed 4
proclamation making operative the
Boulder canyon dam bin.
Under the terms or the Boulder
dam act, six months were allotted
for negotiations between states in
the Colorado river basin In an ef-
fort to obtain a seven state COM
pact.
This time expired last week. No
agreement has been reached, and
the law provides that a six state
compact may be formed. Arizona
has been the dissenting state anr
has shown no sign OF Withdrawing
its opposition.
The presidential proclamation
places In full force all provisions of
the act and was necessary before
steps could be initiated looking 20 IA
six state agreement.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25

Next, "one of the cleverest and
trickiest bands ever seen or heard
in the Valley will herald the ap-
proach Of the parade proper with
tuneful airs on the most weird
collection Of instruments ever
known"
Missing Link
On wagon number three will be
exhibited for the first time Oar
wins Missing Link for which
fruitless searches have 50 long
been made. This link was found
not far from Brownsville and now
is being held in captivity" said
Mr.. Monsees. "One OF Snake
Kings monkeys will be in an ad-
joining cage to prove Mr.. Darwin's
theory Of the evolution Of man"
Following Immediately win be
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
SPORTS-BUFFS
GAME IS VOID
Acting President Says Um-
pire Erred In Letting
Runner Go

DALLAS, June 25. CP-The sec
ond game Of the doubleheader
played in Shreveport last Sunday
and won by the Sports from Hous-
ton. to 3, has been thrown out by
the Texas league office. sustaining
the protest Of the Bluffs, William
B. Ruggles, acting league president,
announced today.
The official standing OF the league
was revised to give Shreveport 81
wins and 80 losses and Houston %
wins and 80 defeats. The game was
ordered replayed at the earliest OPP
portunity.
II was held the umpires erred In
permitting Ernie Holman 20 run 70
second base after he had struck our
in the sixth inning and the ball
eluded the Buff catcher. According
10 the rules. he automatically was
out. as a Shreveport runner occu-
pied first base at the time. Shreve-
port scored four runs that inning
overcoming a 3 to l Houston lead.
Manager Frank Snyder Of Hous-
ton was officially censored for not
making a protest at the time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
REFINANCINC
OF CITY SAID
TOBE NEEDED
Report VIII Be Made
At Next Meeting By
City Auditor; Ban
Mexican Meat

General Tightening on the city's
purse strings and discussion Of q
refinancing program marked the
called meeting Of the city commits
sion held Tuesday morning at the
city hall. Several Of the commits
sioners stated they believed the city
would have to charge the maximum
tax rate next year if re-financing
program was not adopted.
1T was suggested that J. ;. Ford,
city auditor. draw up such a plan
but It was his belief that the COM
mission could work out the problem
at the next meeting when he would
place the city's financial standing
before IL.
Commissioner j. "A. Cobolini sug-
gested that the $4,000 paid by the
city in the Runyon copyright suit
against the chamber Of commerce
be charged against the chambers
fund. instead OF being taken out Of
general city fund. Mayor "A. B. Cole.
however. held that this would be
merely a matter of bookkeeping and
no action was taken.
Drainage Up
Mayor Cole placed before the
commission a plan for keeping
water off the Brownsville municipal
airport. in accordance with their
contract with the Pan-American
Airways. Following the recent heavy
rains. the commission authorized the
mayor to have a survey to this end
made. A. Tamm OF Halringen, w.
E. Anderson OF San Benito and V.
L. Conrad were commissioned TO
make the survey. Their report, call
ing for drain bitches and levees to
cost in the neighborhood Of $500,
was placed before the commission.
The mayor and City Attorney II. B.
Galbraith we're authorized 10 con-
fer with water districts surround
ing the airport with a view to OBJ
tanning aid in the work. This would
provide only for keeping outside
water off the airport.
Would Ban Meat
With a view to making a paying
proposition out Of the city abbatoir.
an effort to exclude meats from
Matamoros was decided upon by the
commission. 1t was reported by city
officers that a large amount Of
meat Is being brought across the
river in small packages and disposed
of locally to restaurants. Numer-
Continued on uage g.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
Staying LAID
TOBEER WAR
Friend Of Rothstein Is Found
Dead; Think He Was
Taken For Ride

NEW YORK. June 25-(P)-The
mysterious killing of Frank Mar
low, boxing manager, former night
club owner, and friend Of Arnold
Rothstein was believed by the po-
lice today to be due TO beer war.
NARROW was found by two motor
lists in bushes near the Flushing,
Long Island cemetery and died a
few minutes later In a police booth
last night.
Police were inclined TO think he
had been taken for a ride by gang
sters. They found he had dined
alone last night. and his later move
ments were a mystery.
Marlow, whose correct name was
Frank Curto. was SO years old and
had only returned TO this city on
Friday from Boston where he had
spent several months in promoting
boxing matches.
He had been active in the box
ing game for years, at one time hav-
ing been manager Of Johnny Wilson,
former middleweight champion. and
was the discoverer Of Jack Delaney
the boxer, whose contract he sold 10
Pete Riley for $4,000. Recently ne
had been manager of Jack Gagnon,
Boston heavyweight
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
Australian Flyer
off On Nonstop
Hop Across Nation

SYDNEY N. S. w. June 25. 0Pl-
Captain Charles Kingsford Smith.
transpacific aviator. mace a new
start today on an attempt to break
the speed record for flight between
here and England.
He flew the Southern Cross, the
same plane In which he once sue
cessfully negotiated the Pacific. and
in which he and three companions
were forced down recently in the
wilds of western Australia. They
we're rescued after many davs. two
other aviators losing their lives In
the search for them.
He planned TO make a nonstop
flight across the Australian con-
tinent to Derby, northwest Australia
from where he would begin his
overseas flight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
robson GOES
ON STAND IN
own DEFENSE
Impeachment Trial
Nears Close; Vet
eran Official To Be
Last Witness

AUSTIN, June 25.-tPi-J. i.
Robson. commissioner Of the gen.
eral land office planned TO testify
in his own behalf on impeachment
charges proposed in the house Of
representative. late today.
He took the oath before the
noon recess. Attorneys for him
said they could conclude their ose
with his testimony.
The 6s-year-old official. who has
been exactly half Of his life in the
land office. stepped jauntilv to the
witness stand just before the noon
recess. but after he had been sworn
in it was decided he should not be-
gin his testimony until afternoon.
Lloyd Price Of tort Worth. coun-
sci for Mr.. Robson. testified as to
litigation that developed over the
proposed sale of university lands
last January when he. representing
clients. had made definite request
Of the land commissioner to place
$1,000 acres on the market
Cross-examined by c. T. Free
man of Sherman for the house,
there were many objections by
counsel to Prices answers, who
complained his replies were not re-
sponsive. but argumentative.
Asked to repeat his words of last
week that the act repeating the
land leasing bill was literally
hurled through the legislature" the
witness reiterated the phrase.
His attempt 70 tell the legislature
that in using that term he meant no
criticism Of any members of the
legislature brought protest from
house attorneys. He said the legis-
lature had "come down here or
edge" after hearing all the agita-
tion for a postponement Of the lease
sales.
Price said he had talked with
Gov Moody and attempted to show
him that sale Of the $1,000 acres his
client wanted TO bid on would be a
good thing for the university fund
1T was a good gamble from the
Continued on page siX.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
DEATH SUMMONS
\ = y
STRONGHEA A r 7,
= = =
MOVIE DOG STAR

LOS ANGELES, June 25-(Pl-
Death has called Strongheart,
canine film star, from his retire
ment.
The first dog actor Of the screen
died yesterday at the home Of his
owner and friend. Jane Murfin.
who brought him here from Ger
many eight years ago. Strong
heart was l3 years old and had
been in failing health for several
years. He underwent an opera
ton three months ago.
From the battle fields Of t.lc
World war came Strongheart 70
win for himself a measure OF ar
lection from the followers of the
then silent screen. The dog had
received his preliminary training
in the kennels Of the Berlin police
and had served with the German
Red Cross during the war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
BurLesoue Parade July 4 VIII Mock Prominent Men

Then follow the Leapin' Lenas.'
All Valley cities have been invited
to send their best autos Of this
class. and a prize will be awarded
the winner.
Another feature will be the burro
parade. These burros viii be
dressed up to represent all kinds
Of animals. Valley flappers. &C
companied by young men of the
Valley, will be in the drivers seat.
Now that's just a general out
line. We're going to add all the
crazy things we can think OF In
the meantime and any suggestions
from those who have seen or par
ticipated in a parade of this kind
will be appreciated" Mr.. Monsees
said.
In the afternoon there will be a
patriotic parade.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
ENVOY TO
ROME RESIGNS
Henry p. Fletcher To Leave
After 27 Years
Service

WASHINGTON, June Is -tF-
The resignation of Henry r. Fletch-
er as ambassador to Rome, has been
accepted by President Hoover.
Mr.. Fletcher, whose home is in
Pennsylvania, retires on his motion
after q years service in the diplo-
matte corps During that time he
has represented the American gov
ernment at such important posts as
Mexico City and Santiago, Chile, as
well as Rome.
He also served as undersecretary
Of state under Charles Evans
Hughes. and he accompanied the
president on his South American
tour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
HOPE DIMS AS SEA
IS SEARCHED FOR
SPANZSHAVZATORS

MADRID. June 25.-lP)-Fear in
creased today that disaster had
overtaken Major Ramon France
and his three companions in their
hydro-airplane. which disappeared
Saturday morning in transatlantic
flight adventure.
Premier Primo De Rivera partic-
larly was peSsimlstic. remarking the
Jupiter" rs the plane sometimes
was designated, could perhaps float
for few hours in a sea as calm as
q mill pond. Unfortunately, he
continued. it was believed a heavy
sea was running and if the hydro
airplane fell rather than alighted
gently it probably sank immediate
ly The minister of marine agreed
with his pessimistic view.
Efforts to locate the missing
plane. which set out from Cartagena
at 4:50 p. m. Friday. intending to
stop at the Azores en- route to New
York, were increased.
Seaplanes Hunt
Two huge seaplanes left the air
drome az Marchica. stopped for re-
fueling at Punt Sebo. Tuelva. and
then disappeared over the sea in
the direction Of the Azores.
Four destroyers left FerrOl in the
direction Of the Azores intending TO
retrace the route of Major Franco
and the British government was
asked the loan Of an airplane car
rier at Gibraltar to serve as a sea
base for accommodating flights.
"A dispatch from Lisbon said an
italian army aviator, Commander
Longo. would fly there today. i'm
mediately proceeding TO the Azores
in search of the Spanish aviators.
The Portuguese gunboat Zaire'
was still searching today in the
neighborhood of the Azores. where
it generally was believed the flierS
probably had come down. but its ef-
fcrts had been unavailing when II
last reported. Several other small
er craft were engaged in the search
Sight Remains
Much Of the seeking centered
around a locality al latitude 25
north and longitude 33 west, where
a British boat Greldeu was said tc
have sighted the remains Of plane
with one aboard. This nnounce'
ment. made over military radio. was
accepted with reserve in Madrid
one commentator remarking the
large Dornier was so constructed Il
Continued on page 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
FORT WORTH VOTING
ON BIG BOND ISSUE

FORT WORTH. Texas. June p.
-CPl-Fort Worth citizens today
voted on issuing bonds totaling So
600. 900. Two-thirds Of the issue
will be for grade separations, most
of them at trackage Of the Texas
and Pacific railway TO make possi-
bic execution or the railways plans
to erect passenger and freight ter
minals at cost Of between S7,000.000
and Sl0.000000. Two other items
are included in the bond issue,
S500000 for improvements at the
municipal airport and purchase OF
the land and n equal mount for
fire protection.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
ACCUSED SLAYER OF
PARENTS ON TRIAL

CORSICANA. Tex. June 15.-t=1
Lloyd Davidson, charged with sla--
ing his father and step-mother near
MeXia and then burning their home.
has been placed In the Navarro
county jail to await trial. The case
was brought to COrsicara from
Groesbeck on "a venue change. Re-
Gently. in a Groesbeck trial. David
son was convicted OF Staying hiz
step-mother and sentenced 20 90
years. He Is TO be tried here for
killing his father.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
BOY. Il. STAYS WEALTHY FATHER
City Commission Considers Raising Tax Rate
a LINERS WAIT
FOR PEA SOUP
FOG TO SETTLE

NEW YORK. June 25-(Pl-
Four transatlantic liners with
several thousand passengers were
awaiting the lifting of a pea
soup" fog in the lower bay today
to reach their piers, hours be-
hind schedule.
The fog extended from Nam
tucket to Quarantine, a solid
wall of mist rising about 300 fees
in the air. The fog settled over
the harbOr at dawn yesterday,
but lifted in the upper bay late
in the afternoon permitting sew
eral ships that had reached
Quarantine TO make for their
piers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
OFFICERS SAY
crime RESULT
OF REPRIMAND
Lad In Custody of
Uncle Pending In
quest Of Coroner;
Confesses Act

PINE BLUFF. Ark, June
25.-(P)-Jefferson county
authorities announced today
that Otis Hankins, 14-year-
old farm boy, had confessed
that he killed his father.
Wes w. Hankins, so, we'll
to-do farmer, at their home
near here yesterday because
his parent had fused" at
him.
The boy Is in custody &c
his uncle pending a coron-
er's inquest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25

Four blocks of side splitting
laughs have been promised Wis
itors to Brownsville July 4 for the
giant celebration here by Cuban
Monsees. chairman of the fun pa
rade committee. who announced
Tuesday that he has completed
plans for this feature event and Is
practically ready for the per-
formance.
Inaugurating this burlesque af-
fair which begins promptly at 10
a. m. a number Of policemen
wearing "full uniforms with great
big badges will come laundering
down Elizabeth street on roller
skates to clear the traffic"
Following them on a huge float
will be 'the city commission. who
will roar a welcome to Browns
ville's visitors without saying a
Word.y
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
DAWES DECIDES NOT
TO SERVE LIQUORS

LONDON. June 25.-tPl-Arnbas-
sador Charles O. Dawes intimation
that he would not serve liquor at
the ambassadorial residence was
today the subject OF lively discus
sion in diplomatic circles and the
American colony Of London.
The official residence Of the
American ambassador is the only
dry embassy in London, and Am
bassador Dawes action In eschew-
ing alcoholic beverages Is a de-
parture from the rule OF American
ambassadors before him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
$2,5OO,OOO DAMAGE
BY HAIL AT DURHAM

DURHAM. Natal, June 25-lPl--
The most destructive hailstorm IN
this city's history occurred mere
during the night. causing damage
which some estimated at 100000
pounds sterling about s2,5O00OOl
a few minutes after the hail start
ed 1t lay eight inches deep on the
streets. some OF the stones being
four inches in diameter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley
Partly cloudy to unsettled tonight
and Wednesday. probably With local
showers or thundersqualls. Light
To moderate winds. mostly north
erlv.
For East Texas: Generally fair
tonight and Wednesday, except
probably showers on the west coast
Light 70 moderate n0rtheriy winds
on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-25
PETE TESTTMONY TOMORROW

SAN ANTONIO, June 25-tF1-
Taking OF testimony in the sanity
hearing OF John NJ. (Pete) McKen-
zie. slayer Of Cliief Of Detectives
Sam Street. will be started tomor-
row. Mckenzie will be brought into
the court for the first time since he
was sentenced to die.
Two jurors were still lacking when
the afternoon session Of court open
ed today. but the selection Of those
was expected to take only a short
time.