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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-07

That the voting place in first ward
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21
STOCK MARKET
IS 'BULLISH'
Heavy Trading Sends Sew
eral Shares to New
High Level

NEW YORK, July 2O.-(P)-A
selective bull" market developed in
today's brief session Of the stock
exchange in which a number of
rail, public utility, steel and mer-
chandising shares we're pushed into
new high ground while heavinesS
developed in some Of the motor is
sues. Despite absence of many
traders, trading was fairly heavy
for a midsummer half holiday SEES
sion.
Reduction in call money rates this
week, with indications that no fur
Their Stiffening was likely before the
end Of the month, coupled with an
unusually large quota Of favorable
trade and earnings reports, provid-
ed the background for the upward
movement.
Railroad shares were heavily
bought in the belief consolidation
plans would be advanced material
Iy by the reported decision of the
interstate commerce commission to
plC q 1CFloC0 pan o. q 0oDAO -
a final grouping Of the leading
carriers. New peak prices were es-
tablished by New York Central, II
linois Central, Erie common, ST.
Paul common, Southern Pacific,
Great Northern preferred, Chicago
Northwestern, Colorado g. Southern,
LackaWanna, Delaware g. Hudson
and a few others, the gains ranging
from fractions to nearly 5 points.
Establishment of a new low level
for the year by General Motors at
60 IA, off l 1-8 points, aroused
some misgivings as to the 1929
earnings of the motor companies.
Consolidated Cigar touched a new
low record.
Best & Co., and r. H. Macy we're
the leaders Of the merchandising
group, the former touching a new
high.
The closing was strong. Total
sales Appropriated 100000 shares.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21
X. G. CASH GRAIN

KANSAS CITY, July 20.-(PE
What: No. 2 hard $1.24@1.43 3-4;
No. / hard $1.2101.32 3d. No. ?
red S1.26@131 ga.
July SIPS Ia; Sept. S1.31 IA;
Dec. S1.36 1888.
Corn, No. 2 white 99c@S1.00; No.
2 yellow s1.O2; No. 2 mixed SO 1-2c.
July OF 1-4c; Sept. 90c; Dec. 90
3-4c.
Oats: No. 2 white nominally 400
soc.
MKTs AT GLANCE .. WV. .. ....
NEW YOR K.-Stocks steady;
General Motors says to new 1929
low.
Bonds steady; American I. G.
Chemical 5 lbs again soar.
Curb, firm; Penn Road at net
high.
Foreign exchanges irregular;
sterling improves.
Cotton higher; absence Of rain
in Texas.
Sugar and coffee holiday.
CHICAGO-Wheat, lower; good
rains Canada.
Corn. easy, excellent weather,
Cattle, irregular.
Hogs, strong to higher.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

FORT WORTH, July 2O.-tP)-
Wheat trade on the cash grain
market here slowed down at the
weekend in the face of lower val
ues and the Galveston embargo.
Corn, oats and barley we're in fair
demand with values holding fairly
steady, estimated receipts. Wheat
451 cars, corn l, oats Z, barley /,
sorghums z, hay 7, snapped corn /
and sorghum heads n car.
Export grains: Exporters bid as
follows: Basis delivered Texas Gulf
ports, No. | ordinary export wheat
and No. l red mixed $1.290I.3O;
No. 2 barley 73074c.
Milling wheat: Mills bid as fol-
lows, basis delivered r. G. P, No.
l hard milling $1.31@1.32; Is per
cent protein S1.35 1-2@1.36 10; IA
per cent S1.40Q1.41; Is per cent
S1.4401.45; Is per cent S1.4801.49.
Dealers bids and offers on other
grains basis delivered II. G. p, corn
1c lower; No. 2 mixed S1.1201.13:
No. 2 white SLIT 1-2@118 1-2; No.
2 yellow $1.19 1-2@1.2O 1-2.
Oats: 1c off; No, red 57058c.
Barley unchanged.
SorghumS: Nominal; No. milo
per hundred pounds $1.606I.85; No.
2 kaffir S1.65@1.72.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21
COTTON MOVES
TO new LEVEL
Liverpool Cables Worse
Than Due, Market
Opens Lower

NEW ORLEANS, July 20.-(P-
Cotton moved into new high ground
in today's short session. Liverpool
cables were q trifle worse than due
and the market here opened 5 to 6
points down. New York, however,
ignored Liverpool and opened high
er. Active months showed gains Of
% to 30 points, or a dollar and a
half a bale.
Trading was active but prices
fluctuated narrowly easing off
about z points at the close.
October opened at 1899, down s
points but advanced to 1929 and
closed at 1922, or II points higher
for the day. The general market
closed steady at ne tgains Of is
to II points.
Liverpool was 2 to 3 points lower
than due. First trades showed
losses Of 5 to 6 points. December
rose to 1913, or % to 30 points
above the opening and % to "a
points points above the previous
close. December closed at 1912, or
II points net higher for the day.
Port receipts, 1861; for year g.
378,222; last year 8~,516,482. Elk
ports 1900; for year 1858, 531; last
year 1862, 149. Port stocks COB 1857;
last year 684 ,945. Combined stock
on shipboard 1889; last year TO-
$50. Spot sales 1895; last year g.
3O5,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

Rapidly the son learned and in
1928 at the Grand American handi-
cap at Vandalia, o., he was runner
up for the junior singles title of
North America.
In the Minnesota tourney just
completed the son was high gun
in the state all-around event while
his father was barely lone of those
present" Roger also went into a tie
for second place in the state singles.
Captain Billy" a millionaire pub
Usher, has decided to come back
with all his energy to overcome his
sons triumphs. He is back on the
training grind he employed in
preparation for the Olympics.
He is a veteran of the Philippine
instruction and the World War
and often gees on big game hunts
in Africa.
Excellence in trapShooting is
based on consistency rather than
brilliancy in a single meet. FaWcett,
the elder, intends to be in every
meet his son enters, and then count
up the score at the end Of the wear
to determine the family champion
ship. Fawcett, the son, is agreed to
that.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

MINNEAPOLIS, July 2O.-A Min,
nesota father and his 19-year-old
son w shooting out a friendly feud
On gun ranges Of the northwest this
summer.
w. H. Fawcett, known for years
as Captain Billy captain and
manager of the American trap
shooting team at the 1924 Olympics
is the father.
Veterans in tr~apshooting are get
ting a good laugh out of the fact
that he is being pushed vigorously
for his honors by his son, Roger, a
University Of MINNESOTA freshman,
who first began a study Of the fine
points Of the game under his faith
er'S guidance a year ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

SAN BENITO. July 2O.-The San
Benlto Aztecs and Box Makers viii
play at $3.50 p. m. Sunday at the citv
pail park. This is the second time
the two teams have cIashed.
Manager Santiago Garcia Of the
AztecS has announced his starting
lineup as follows: Leal c. A. Mont
alvo IS, Emory IF, Sublett center.
and Montalvo If.
The Box Maker lineup IS: Cas-
t1llo c, Rodriguez p. Cantu 1b. De
Leon 2b, Pesporte 3b, Villareal SIS,
Gonzales IF, Juerez CT, Bucha If.
The Crate manufacturers took the
Aztecs for a ride in their last en-
counter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

ker, Thevenow 2, Allen, O'Doul. Two
base hits, Swanson, Sukeforth,
Thompson. Home run, O'Doul. Sac
%riflces, Walker, Hurst, RiXey, Pit
tenger. Stolen bases, Swanson,
Thevenow. Struck out, by Will
loughby l, Rixey /. Base on balls
off Willoughby 3, Rixey 2. Double
plays, Pittenger, Ford and Kelly;
Thompson, ThevenoW and Hurst;
RiXey, Pittenger, Sukeforth; Ores
sen and RiXey. Left on base, Gin
cinnati Z; Philadelphia 8.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21
EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, July 20.-(P-For-
eign exchanges irregular.
Great Britain, demand 4.64 9-16:
cables 4.85 Lis: SiXty-day bills on
banks 4.799 1916; France, demand
3,91 3-8.
Italy 5.22 So.
Belgium 1888 IL; Germany 1881
1-2.
Montreal 1882 IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21
ALL SHARES SHOW
GAIN DURING JUNE

NEW YORK, July 20.-(PeThe
New York stock exchange reported
today that the total value Of all
listed shares increased during June
by $6,342, 722, reaching SIT, 264 ,909 as
Of July 1. The total number Of
shares listed increased from 932,-
325,207 on June l to GAS, 341, GOT on
July L. The ratio of meUber Dor
roWings against security collateral
decreased 0.24 per cent to 9.15 on
July l, from 9.39 per cent on June L.
0. B. Keels-. the atlanta golf
writer has travelled more than rs
600 miles with Bobby Jones and
will add a few thousand next sum-
mer with another jaunt to Europe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

Summary-Runs batted in, Lee
ian 2, Whitney Q, Thompson 2,
southern l, Walker 1, Klein 2,
Dresser 2. Swanson l.. Two base
lnltS, Thompson, Dresser. Allen,
whitney. Three base hit, Whitney.
Home run, Klein. Sacrifices. ODoul.
Walker 2, Southern. Hits off Luque
Il IN . 1-3 innings; off Kolp 0 in %
inning; off Ehrhardt 7 in 2 innings:
off Donohue 2 in 2 innings. Struck
put by Benge 1, by Luque 4. Base
on balls off Benge 2, off Luque 4;
off Kolp /; off Ehrhardt 2. Dou-
bic plays-Lerian. Hurst, Thomp-
son to Lerian; Dresser to Ford to
Kelley; Ford to Pittenger; Thomp-
son to Thevenow to Hurst. Left on
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

CHICAGO, July ~
1000; weeks extreme top $16.55;
light steers up to $16.50; grain fed
steers and yearlings $500 upwards;
short fed $500 to $14.00; graSsers
$12.50 downward.
Sheep 5000; steady; weeks top;
range lambs $15.25; natives $3.50;
fat ewes $500; bulk natives S14.500
SLABS; rangers $15.00Q15.25; ewes
$3.50 to $3.50; feeding lambs light
kinds $3.50 to $13.75.
Hogs 1000; top 1920 for 30 to
225 lbs; packing sows 1885 to
$1,000. Pigs $10.75@12.25.
KANSAS CITY, July 20.-(P-
Hogs 1000; steady to strong; top
$11.85 on 180-270-lb. weights; pack
ing sowS $9.5c110.25.
Cattle $50; calves IS; weeks tops:
Yearling steers $1,000; medium
weight and heavy steers $3.50;
yearling heifers $500; vealers
$14.50; bulk: Native fed steers
$13.75@15.50; Texas cake feds and
fed grassers $13.O0@14.50; straight
grassers $9.25@12.OO.
Sheep, none: For week: Top
Colorado lambs $1.10; Idahos $14.25
@14.80; natives $14.O0@14.25; Tex
as wethers $500; two year olds
$500; Colorado ewes $500; natives
mostly $6.O0@6.25.
FORT WORTH, July 20.-(P-
Hogs 500; no rail hogs; truck hogs
steady; top HOO; medium to choice
165-240 pounds 1850 to HOO; pack
ing SoWs 9.25 to $50.
Cattle and calves 600; nominal
for week: Slaughter steers and
yearlingS fully steady; she stock
quarter higher; calves and vealerS
SOC higher. Weeks tops; heavy fed
steers '14.75; yearlingS 1865; COWS
DIS; bulls $50; calves 1880; light
| vealerS 14.25.
Sheep 1900; for week: steady to
strong; lambs up to 1900; Others
HOO to 1880; yearlings up to HOO;
bulk grass yearlings 1925 to 1850;
two year old Wethers $50 to 8.85;
aged wethers 7.25 to IT'S; feeder
yearlings 8.25 and $50; feeder
wethers 500 to 600.
KANSAS CITY, July 20.-(P-(U
S. D. A.D-Cattle trade around the
11-market circuit was marked b!
unevenness with short fed natives
and western grass cattle showing
little degree of stability. Choice dry
fed native steers and yearling ruled
higher with new tops for the sea-
son at most all markets.
Prices on hogs fluctuated. Closing
values were 40c lower than a week
ago, with the lighter butchers on 9
15c lower basis. It. Louis reported
a few light butchers up to $3.50.
Assorted native lambs in Chicago
$3.50. Choice rangers on the high
points made S15.25.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

Runs batted in: Mcmillan .
Hornsby, Wilson, Stephenson, Flow
ers, Bancroft, Picinich, Grimm
IWo-base hits: English, Hornsbv
Frederick, Bancroft, Taylor. Sacri-
ices: Bressler. Left on base: Chi
cago 9. Brooklyn 8. Double PLAYS.
Flowers. Bancroft and Bissonefte.
bancroft and Bissonette; Hornsbv
English and Grimm. Base on balls.
OH Clark 2, off Bush 3. Struck out.
by Clark 5, by Bush |.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21
CUBS ON TOP

BROOKLYN, July 2O.-P-The
Chicago Cubs took the top rung of
the National league standing today
by q dOuble victory over Brooklyn.
while the Pirates were breaking
even with the Giants. The pitching
Of Guy Bush and Fred Blake gave
the new league leaders the victories
by a score Of 6 to 5, and 4 to /.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

fNuIIS udtUeu N: Grimm 2, Horns
by. Heathcote, BiSsonette. Two
base hits: Grimm. Bissonette. Hen
line. Sacrifice: Frederick. Stolen
base: Heathcote, Hornsby. Left on
oase: Chicago 6, Brooklyn 10. Base
on balls: Off Morrison 2. Blake a
McWeeny l. Struck out: BY Morri-
son 4, Blake 2. Hits: Off Morrison
: n z innings; McWeeny 0 in Q.
Losing pitcher: Morrison.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21
TEXAS SPOTS

DALLAS, July 20.-P-Spot cot
ton, 1895. Houston, 1885. Calves
ton $19.45.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21
II. S. BONDS

NEW YORK, July 20.-(P)-Unit-
ed States bonds: Liberty 3 LIS
s96.24; 1st. 4 las 1892; 4th 4 las,
1924.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21
'lRATESLOSE
Continued from page f1)

the season, gave the Phillies a
to 2, ~ten-inning victory over the
nclnnati Reds in the second game
the double header today after
ne Shotton men had slugged their
ray to a 8 to 4 conquest in the
Ipener.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

z-Batted for Kolp 5th.
zz-Ratted for Ehrhardt 7th.
zzz-Ran for Lucas 7th.
zzzz-Batted for Donohue 9th.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21
New York Stocks

NEW YORK, July 2o.-(AP)-Sales
lin hundreds), high, low and closing
quotations on the New YORK STOCK EA-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21
Four Hurt

81 minutes. He was brought into
Raymondvllle, where he was treat
ed by DR.. G. @. Donley. Injuries
consisted of two severe cuts on the
head. Both legs were badly bruised.
and within a fraction of being
broken.
Delbert Hudson, who was passing
on the highway at the time, brought
young Brook into town, after extin-
gushing the fire in which both cars
were ignited after the crash. y
Parks, also knocked from his car,
was unconscious for a few minutes,
but was not seriously hurt.
Doroteo Aguilar sustained a
broken leg, Eulogia Aguilar a
broken arm end Rogerio Equivel an
injured shoulder when the spring
wagon in which they were riding.
n a a dlven by Jesus Leal COL
llded Saturday afternoon at the in
tersection of Jefferson and First
streets.
Police placed Leal under a 500
bond and held him for investiga-
ton. The car belonged to PHILIPPE
CervanteS, who with other mem
bers Of his family, were in the car
at the time Of the accident. None
IN the car was injured.
Aguilar, his aunt Eulogia, and
their nephew Rogerio, were travel
ing south on First street going to
their homes in Ramirenia when the
accident occurred.
Leal and the others we're driving
into town from Olmito on jefferson
street. Here the two vehicles
crashed. The occupants were
thrown from the wagon with con-
siderable violence and all three were
injured when they fell to the pave
ment. The woman was rushed to
the Mercy hospital shortly after
ward, but the man could not be re-
moved until en- ambulance was OBJ
tanned.
DR.. B. M. Works gave first aid to
the victims on the scene Of the
smaSh-up. A large crowd gathered
as the ambulance for the man was
awaited. The extent of the young
boys injuries could not be ascer-
talnd due to his shock from the &C
cldent. He suffered a wrenched
shoulder and the doctor planned to
have him remain in the hispital for
q thorough examination.
Leal stated that he was travelling
at a slow rate of speed at the time
OF the accident. The wagon was
not damaged beyond a broken seat.
Inc damage was done when the oc-
cupants were thrown from the
spring wagon to the cement, spec
tatorS said.
The case was investigated by Of
ficer H. d. Lozano.
The Morris mortuary ambulance
answered the call and took the in
iured ma to the hospital
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

Jack Dempsey has figured in the
only five prize fights which drew
more than 81, Zoo, 1000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

zBatted for Morrison in 7th.
zzRan for Hendrick in 7th.
zzzBatted for McWeenv in 9th
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

An international marble tourna-
ment held in Europe was won by
a 55-year-old man.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

Man o. War, which cost $1,000,
earned for its owner $249, 900 in
20 races.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
Where bread
must be a marvel
of WhOlesOneness

HONIE after playing in the park-a slice of
Il smooth, creamy bread tastes so good
crust and all! Sometimes Nurse lets him have
tmo pieces! She says Rice's is good for children.
Easy to digest because it's baked so slowly
clear through in the golden splt-top loaf. just
moist enough not to be crumbly and doesn't
need jam because of it's own fresh, wheaty flavor
Rice's rich, nourishing loaf is made with
plenty of fresh, rich milk and extra shortening
That's what gives it the tender crust and firm
moist crumb that you can slice to wafer thin
ness even while it is still oven-fresh.
All the family love it's special flavor and fine
texture that make it so marvellous for toast and
sandwiches. And it keeps fresh for days, too!
Push back the carefully sealed paper wrap
per and get that appetizing baking day.
aroma, that zestful something that makes you
say "home-m
Your baker gets this full-favored golden
loaf fresh twice aday-morning and afternoon
Get one today. You'll notice the seal of The
City Baking Institute on the wrapper. That
is your guarantee of perfection.
The Washington times., 1929-08-24
MONDAY, AUGUST 2S

Monday may unispng day Content yourself with
performing usual routine duties discouagsmen and daP
pOintment may fOHOw any efforts ventures
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday birthday the coming does laOk
dcuary promising Loss Of friendship threatened and
through the affections.
child born Monday be and impatient and easily
discouraged He will conflicts most
pathetic understanding 10 help him meet ha problems
THE DANCING GIRL LOSES OUT
Mr. Ziegfed recently announced: @Ths public Isn't tsEeSted
We've just discovered that we've been living
fools paradise We're calling iR group ef psyhiatts and
couple Of psychO-analysts to find whas with
Why not astrologer? He would have told Mr. Ns that
the planet Neptune, who has ruehip the subtle
ons leaving the sign LeOtho sign Of pleasure
and enteanmenwhch it has occupied during che last 1S
Neptune is entering the analytical and critical sign Vgo
whore it viii remain another is The public win b0
discriminating and demand something mentally su
lating than dancing girl
The Washington times., 1929-08-24

Monday may pr0vs uninspifing day. Content ,
performing the usual routine duties a. discouragsmen
pOntment may foHow any efforts 10 force new venture,
The Washington times., 1929-08-24

By WILLIAM SKWADER
SUNDAY, AUGUST Is

VOICE OF HEAVENS
Tomorrow the planetary vibrations good during
the forenoon favote rtuale churches and invAIds b
good time 10 visit the sick.
LOOKING AHEAD
tomorrow birthday you win be faced by consistently
favorable influences during the entire coming from
unexpected Sources pleasantly surprise y0u. Beneficial
changes and attachments may cheer you.
child born tomorrow will doubtless be intellectual and have
good financial instinct He will possess social and show
discriminating talent choosing the right people
the right places
THE HEAVENS
The Heaven (sar SYSTEM declare the glory God and the
Emament (planets their showeh His handiwor"
DAY unto day uereh Speech and night unto night ShAse
knowledge spiritual hght)"
There speech language where their voice net
heard (yibrations fGt.r 5.s-s
"Their (nfluence) gone through all the EaE and
e Vibrations and resulting eects) the end Of the
world He tabernacle (h zOdae belt Of the
heayens) for the Sun.
Moreover by them sars) thy servant warned and keep
ing Of them message the star) there great reward
Psalm XIX.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-09
POLES ID RECALL
 PULASKI'S HER0ISM
State Political Organization
 Lends Force to Movement

At meeting of the Polish Ameri- can political organization of the state of Connecticut at Thomaston at which 55 Polish political organi- cations were represented, plans were made to celebrate the 15Oth anniversary Of Gen. Casimir Pulaski who played an active part in the Revolutionary war and did much in organizing cavalry units in this country.
 Recently the following resolution was issued and sent to every politi- cal club of the organiza ton:
 Whereas, on October II, 1929, will occur the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the death of Briga- dier General Casimir Pulaski, Revo- lutionary War hero; and
 Whereas, the service rendered by him was of great value and assist ance to the cause of American in dependence and of such high inn portance that on September 15,
 bIlRduleT general of the Continental army and chief of dragons, and on March 2S, 177S, he was designated com mander of an independent corps known as Pulaski's Legion: and
 Whereas, he died on October r.. 179. of wounds received on Octobc, 3. 177s, at the siege of Savannah, Georgia; and
 Whereas, 1t is but fitting that proper recognition should be given 10 the memory of Brigadier General Saslmir Pulaski whose illustriouS service in the war for American in- dependence is well known to all who are familiar with our history, there lore
 Be it Resolved, that the common council CD of the City of New Brit am and State of Connecticut, that
New Britain herald., 1929-08-09
HOOVER RULES OUT
 PROP PAGANDA VISIT
Declines to See Delegation Op-
 posed to Blue" Laws

Washington, Aug. LP - An nouncement was made today by George Akerson, secretary to Presi- dent Hoover. that one inviolate rule Of this administration was that the White House should not be used for propaganda purposes if it could be prevented.
 Akerson's statement was in reply 10 Mayor Spencer NJ. de Golfer, of Bradford, Pa. who after four day stay in Washington returned home last night with an expression of re- grct that the president had declined to sao him and other officers of the Eat t:onal association opposed to blue laws.
 De Golfer, who is a republican. said the president had received Bishop James Cannon, Jr.. Reverend H. sL. Bowlby of the Lords Day AL lance. Canon Chase and other advo- catcs of Sabbath observance laws for the District of Columbia.