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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-31
BERNET TO HEAD
BIG RAIL SYSTEM
Van SWeringen Consolidation
Elects Former NiCkIe
Plate Executive.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND. Ohio. MAY 3l.-The
Van Sweringen Brothers two and
half billion dollar trunk line railroad
is speeding toward the last mile-post
of its consolidation program with John
j. Bernet at the throttle.
The 60-year-old veteran railroader,
who pulled the Nickel Plate and Erie
Railroads into financial success for the
Van SWeringens, was elected president
of the Chesapeake & Ohio Hooking
Valley and Pere Marquette at meeting
of the board of directors Of the three
roads here Tuesday.
Operate Around c. 4 o.
The election was seen as a move
by the Van Sweringens to put their
proposed l5.000-mile trunk line system
under the leadership of Bernet. The
Chesapeake a. Ohio will be the nucleus
around which the other lines in the
system will operate.
The Chesapeake has taken over stock
control of the Hooking Valley and
Pere Marquette. An application which
would give it stock control over the
Nickel Plate and Erie is now pending
before the /. c. c.
be practically the contamination of
the dream which the Van Sweringens
long have fostered for network Of
rails spreading from the Atlantic Coast
to the Mississippi River and from the
Great Lakes to the Carolinas.
According to the plan adopted at the
directors meeting today the Pere Mar
quette, Hooking Valley, Erie and Nickel
Plate will retain their corporate identi-
ties, but will be operated and managed
under the direction of the Chesapeake
& Ohio. Q. p. Van Sweringen will be
chairman Of the board of directors.
In addition to the election of the
president, w. J. Harahan of Richmond,
Va was named senior vice president
of the three lines. Frank H. Alfred,
president of the Pere Marquette, was
made vice president in charge of oper-
atoms of the road: C. s. Skies was
named general auditor and j. L.
Cramer treasurer.
Bernet recently resigned as president
of the Erie. Before holding that office
he was head of the Nickel Plate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-31
HUSBAND, IL, ACCUSES
WIFE OF ATTACKING HIM
Trouble Aired in Hyattsville Court
Occurs Few Hours After
His Acquittal.

By staff CORRESPONDENT of The Star.
HYATTSvIrLE, Nd, May 31.-Po-
lice Court Judge j. Chew Sheriff still
believes John c. Palmer and his wife,
Mrs. Eta Lee Palmer, are peaceful cit
liens in spite Of the fact that the couple
have been in court twice within the last
10 days.
on May ~ the wife preferred a
charge of assault against her husband,
who is 70 years old based on a claim he
threw hot coffee at her. Wednesday the
husband filed . similar charge against
the wife. claiming she hit him and
broke his glasses. Both cases were dis
missed.
The trouble aired In court Wednesday
occurred few hours after the husband
had been. acquitted the week before. No
sooner had the couple returned home,
1t was testified, than, an argument
started over q pet dog.
Mrs. Palmer pleaded self-defense,
claiming she was struck first.
THAT made me mad" she said, $50
pulled of his glasses and punched him
and punched him good. but am sorry
I punched him"
The court advised the couple to try
70 get along better tn the future.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-17
FEDERAL AGENTS MAKE
ARRESTS AT SPRINGFIELD
SanbOrn, LambertOn and Wanda
Also Visited and Several
Are Arrested.

Following a lull of several months,
federal prohibition agents again were
busy in Springfield and neighboring
towns Last week and as a result of
their operations, seven arrests have
been made.
Springfield came in for it's share
of excitement when early Saturday
afternoon five men drove into town
and proceeded to the soft drink parlor
of Walter Wagner, the place formerly
operated by Randall and Guendner
They found Wagner playing cards
while his bartender, Carl Bielen, was
back of the bar. Bielen was ordered
not to move while an operative leap
ed over the bar and got the evidence,
which happened to be a bottle of
something which the operatives con-
sidered contraband and which they
carried off with them.
Both Wagner and Bielen were plac-
ed under arrest and ordered to appear
before Court Commissioner Raymond
Hughes at Mankato, on Monday
morning. Wagner was charged with
three sales, possession of contraband
liquor and maintaining a nuisance.
Bielen was charged with possession
and the nuisance charge.
On Monday morning Wagner and
Bielen appeared before Commissioner
Hughes and gave bonds for their ap-
pearance at the June II term of court
at Mankato to answer to any indict-
ments which may be returned against
them by the federal grand jury, which
sits in Minneapolis. They gave bond
with Jos. Wagner and Herman Bit
tier as sureties. These were the first
arrests made in this city since the
Jones law took effect. The Jones law
increased the maximum punishment
for selling intoxicating liquor to five
years Imprisonment and $4,000 fine.
These maximum penalties will not be
imposed, however, on first offenders.
Wanda, Wabasso and Sanborn were
also visited. At Wanda Oscar Ga
briel and j. c. Jenniges were arrested.
At Wabasso A. j. Balfany and Ernest
Salfisberg were held and at Sanborn,
Chas. L. Parsons was the victim.
Some of these were arraigned to Man
kato, Saturday and some on Monday.
Springfield Advance-Press.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-17
SQUIRRELS CARRY FIRE
TO OLD OAK TREE

N. ]. Olson had surprise Sunday
morning when the family awoke to
find large old oak tree in the yard
on fire, and tire is no way of account
ing for the fire but that the little
rodents had retrieved partly burned
cob of corn from the bonfire in the
yard the day before, when members
of the family had been engaged in
raking the yard and burning the rub
bish. 1t is supposed that a burning
cob had been carried to the nest in
the hallow tree and had smouldered
there until early morning and burst
into flame.
A call was sent to Franklin for the
fire department, several of the MEM
bers responding, together with num-
Der of neighbors. The tree had to be
cut donw and removed while yet
burning to keep the flames from
spreading to the residence.-Franklin
Tribune.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-17
WALTER SYMMES
CALLED SUDDENLY
City Marshall and Pioneer of
Renville Dead. Funeral
Held April 3.

Walter Symmes, a prominent pio-
neer citizen Of Renville, and man
well and favorably known through
out the county, died last Saturday
morning at the family home at that
place. Death came suddenly and un-
expectedly and was caused by a stom-
ach disorder from which the system
became poisoned. He had been ailing
for some time, but was able to be
around and attend to his official dut-
les.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon from the Methodist church,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. Stark,
and was attend by large number of
relatives and family friends.
Mr.. Symmes was 81 years of age
and had been resident of Renville
since 1872. He was prominent in the
affairs of the city, having served as
marshall at various times for several
years, and was holding that position
at the time Of his death. He is sur
vived by his widow, one son, Claire
and daughter, Mrs. Reuben Serk-
land of Redwood Falls. The daugh-
ter had just returned from trip to
California, reaching home after her
father passed away. He is also sur
vived by one brother and four sisters
and a number of other relatives.
Sympathy is extended to the bereay-
ed relatives Olivia Times
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-17
Miss Theresa Fink Becomes
Bride of Clements Young Man
Becomes Bride of MIR. Henry
Rothmeier of Clements
Big Reception.

The first nuptial event in this city
following the Lenten season occur
red at nine o'clock last Tuesday morn
ing when Miss Theresa Fink, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Joe Fink of Albin town.
ship, became the bride of Mr.. Henry
Rothmeier, prominent young farmer
of near Clements in Redwood county.
The nuptial event occurred at ST.
Mary's Catholic church with Rev.
Father F. S. Rant officiating.
Attending the happy young couple
was the brides sister, Miss RATHER
inc Fink, as bridesmaid, and the
groom's brother, William Rothmeier,
of Clements, as best man. The bride
wore a becoming gown fashioned of
white georCette, with a pretty bridal
veil and carried a shower bouquet
of ophelia roses. Her attendants wore
of a creation of pink georgette, orna-
mented with rhinestones and carried
an arm boquet of carnations.
The newlyweds were honored at
big reception and wedding dinner at
the home of the brides mother in
Albin, Immediately following the
ceremony. Twelve families, all rela-
tives of the contracting parties, were
present at the joyous event and show
cred the young couple with congratu-
lations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rothmeier will make
their future home on a farm north of
Clements. We join with their hosts
of friends in extending best wishes.
Eye Herald-Dispatch.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-17
TRIES TO HANG UP SIGN
NEARLY HANGS SELF

After hanging by his throat until
the nail bent and dropped to the floor
eight feet below, Alvin Vance is still
alive to tell the story. Vance was
aiding K. C. Rude in putting up a
sign in the Rude garage when the
support on which he was standing
slipped, causing him to fall against
row Of spikes in the wall. Piercing
the skin, the nail tore a cash about
two inches long until it struck the
jaw bone hooked over the nail, and
Vance hung there until the spike
bent and dropped him to the floor.
Rude was too astounded to help him.
Scoring the attendance of a pyhic-
ian, Vance went to the drug store to
have the wound dressed. His only
comment was: 81 planned to have
my tonsils taken out this spring, but
I guess l tried to do it myself. -
Dawson Sentinel.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-17
Enrolment
"More than 10000 rural

more IMAM 0U,UUU ruTdl HONleS,
practically every rural community in
the state, were represented in some
degree in 1928 by wide-awake boys
and girls who are learning to appre-
ciate rural life and it's opportunities
by actually carrying on a farm or
home enterprise and sharing in the
responsibility of the farm and home"
says T. A. Erickson, the state club
leader. What an inspiration for those
of US interested in the future of rural
life in the North Star State"
The state leader says these young
folks carried on their work through
nearly 5000 we'll organized local All
clubs, each having its regular officers,
meetings, and program of activities.
Each club was composed of five or
more boys and girls from 10 to Fl
years of age who took part in a
home or farm project. The clubs
were organized and directed by coun-
ty and state agricultural extnesion
agents through county farms bureaus,
and working under the supervision
of the State Agricultural College and
the United States Department of
Agriculture.
"Public schools, church organiza-
tions, county and state fairs, and
business mems groups have co-operat-
ed and contributed to the wonderful
success of this work." says Mr..
Erickson. ''In 1928 more than 100
commercial clubs and business mems
service clubs took an active part by
sponsoring All work. The projects
selected for the boys and girls are
fundamental to the welfare of the
state. They have been organized on
a competitive basis, thus making play
out of the otherwise hard-work. By
this plan each member tries to make
the best better"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-17
NEW ULM ATTORNEY
MARRIED ON MONDAY

Miss Myra Seifert, daughter : of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Seifert, Mort
Minnesota street and William H.
Dempsey, member of Their law firm of
Somsen, Dempsey and Flor, were
married last Monday morning at six
o'clock by Rev. Henry J. Scherer. at
Holy Trinity Catholic church. I Mr..
and Mrs. Leo j. Seifert, brother and
sister-in-law of the bride, were the
attendants. Following the ceremony
a wedding breakfast was served at
the home Of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Dempsey departed by car
on honeymoon trip to various parts.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-17
AVOCA MAN SUICIDES
BY DRINKING POISON

Oscar Peterson, veteran blacksmith
of the village of Avoca in Murray
county, ended his life last week by
drinking a poison liquid. The coron-
or found that the man had gone to
his room about five o'clock in the
afternoon, locked the door and then
consumed mixture of beer malt and
cyanide of soda, commonly used in
blacksmith shops for welding pur-
poses. The soda contains hydrocyanic
acid and is one of the most deadly
poisons known. Death followed but
a few minutes after the contents of
the bottle entered his intestines. The
deceased was " years of age and
leaves his wife and three children.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-17
TRACK AND FIELD
MEET AT NEW ULM

The annual track and field meet of
this district and in which the Sleepy
Eye public school is represented will
again be held at New Ulm this year
on Saturday, May IL. The events
will be staged at the Brown county
fair grounds and large number of
athletes are expected to compete.
Track and field teams from Sleepy
Eye, Redwood Falls, Morton, Gaylord,
Winthrop and New Ulm will probably
make up the list of contestants.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-17
MILK ORDINANCE is
ADOPTED AT SPRINGFIELD

The most important item taken up
at the regular meeting of the Spring
field city council Monday evening of
last week was the passage of the new
milk ordinance which was drawn up
with a view to protecting the people
of Springfield against impure milk
and cream. It provides for inspec-
ton of dairies and the licensing of
dealers who sell milk.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-17
CLUB WORK INSPIRES
OLD AS WELL AS YOUNG

More than 5000 Minnesota boys
and girls-32,045 to be exact-were
members of All clubs in 1923. Every
year sees an increased enrolment and
an enlarged public interest. Here are
official membership figures for the
last eight years:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-26
S|LvERS TAXES PLACE ON CARD
 IN MAIN EVENT
Doc Silvers Substituted for
 Bob Howell as Col l.er's Opponent

Doc. Silvers, who earned a high place for himself in the regard of local fight fans for his magnificent fight against Soldier Olson several weeks ago, was today substituted for Bob Howell ,Unalga battler, in the main event of the American Le- gion's boxing show next Saturday night.
 He will meet Joe Collier, local veteran of the cauliflower game. Howell was called out on the Unal- ga last Saturday and his return here is indefinite.
 Silvers is a tough customer. He can fight and proved it to the fans who saw him jab and punch Olson for four rounds and pile up big lead, only to lose on kayo in the fifth round. Collier will have to be at his best to stop Silvers, or even to fight him on even terms. It will be a match well worth the Legion's price of admission.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-26

Your Dinner a Success" is attract ing a great amount of favorable at tention as it is painstakingly worked cut in large letters of scarlet cran- berries which stand out well on a background consisting of yellow cracked corn.
 Another feature to be found in this display is striking pencil sketch, marked George Brothers, depicting a pelican rampant with wicked gleam in it's left eye.
 The four large display windows of George Brothers Department Store also portray the coming holiday season and reflect the progressive spirit of these energetic brothers who are now operating both stores.
 The display window on the cor ner of Ferry Way and Front Street is especially popular and attracts the attention of the blase sourdough
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-26
LEAVING JUNEAU
 TO VISIT FRANCE

Mrs. J. J. Marsh os tae Men denhall Fur Farms is passeagcr south on the Princess Norah to y.slt her mother and family in France. Mrs. Marsh will tour France, Enc land, Italy, Spain and Belgium for four or five months, retu~ning via the Panama Canal to California, where she will visit relatives. She expects to reach her mother's home in France the day before Christmas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-26
GEORGE BROTHERS WINDOWS ATTRACT
 GREAT ATTENTION

The old saying, Coming events cast their shadows before" is read fly exemplified by the harbingers of "Ye Gladye Thanksgiving lyme" as seen in the clever window display in George Brothers Grocery. Here may be seen in tempting array rosy apples, golden pumpkins, pur- pie grape juice, amber apple cider, emerald green Emrelettes, maroon colored Rubyettes, deep brown Oro- cites, fig buildings, mince meat, pastel shaded jelly beans to delight the hearts of the kiddies, and an attractive array of all kinds of fruits and vegetables interspersed with brown nuts. The gay colored labels of the Heinz and Amocat brands of goods also catches the eye and helps make the window dis play a complete and thoroughly pleasing picture.
 The motto "Shop Early. Make
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-26

as well as the sophisticated young flapper. It is changed at least four times a week and always fea- lures the latest and most modern novelty on the market. Todays display consists of orchid silk bou- doir pillows and bed spread two tone fluffy blanket which is orchid on one side and Nile green on the other side, ladies silk lingerie n soft pastel shades, tiny address books, and all sorts of attractive novelties for milady.
 The other windows feature leatf- CT luggage, shoes and slippers, blan- kets, and mems wearing apparel.
 -(Adv).
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-26
MENDENHALL FUR
 FARMER RETURNS

J. J. Marsh, of the Mendenhall Fur Farms, returned to Juneau on the Queen after trip east to visit friends in Columbus, Ohio, and Clarksburg, w. Va, and incidentally to see a few games of the World Series.
 Mir Marsh says that the Menden- hall Fur Farms disposed of their entire production of mink. Some of the animals captured three first prizes, two second and one third for Yukon mink strain bred ir pens here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-26

morning at Il o'clock There will be special music by the robed
 Junior Choir and the subject oi the sermon will be The True Meaning of Thanksgiving Day" A cordial invitation is extended to the public to worship with the con- gregation at this service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-26
PARISH GARD PARTY

Next Tuesday evening, Novem- Der 26th, D. m, Parish Hall. Bridge and whist will be played.
 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-26
THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICES AT THE LUTHERAN CH U R c II

The regular Thanksgiving Day services will be held at the Resur- rection Lutheran Church Thursday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-26
GIFT LINE

The Winter and Pond Christmas Gift Line is better than ever this year. adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-18
YOUR INCOME TAX

In making q their income-tax
returns for the year 1928 taxpay-
ers are advised by the Bureau Of
Internal Revenue carefully to pre-
sent their claims with regard TO
deductions for losses. To be allow
cd such claims must conform close
Is to the wording OF the statute
Losses are deductible il incurred
in a taxpayers trade or business,
and any transaction entered into for
profit, though not connected with
the taxpayers trade or business. or
IL arising from fires, storms, ship
wreck, or other casualty, or by
theft and IL not compensated for
by insurance or otherwise.
Business losses result. usually,
from the purchase and sale Of mer-
chandise. Such losses are ascertain
ed by means Of inventories which
are required whenever. in the opin-
ion Of the commissioner OF internal
revenue. their use is necessary to
determine the income Of any tax
payer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-18
FIND SLAYER

tContinned from page one.I
Plunkett's condition, which had be-
come worse as the result Of his re-
fusal TO abide by the physicians in
structions. The conferees attempt
ed to induce Plunkett, who was liv-
ing at "Greystone," the home OF
young Doheny, 70 20 TO a ~sanitorium
for rest and treatment. They said
Plunkett had refused to 20.
Clad in Night Clothes
Young Doheny was clad in night
clothing and a robe when his body
was found on the floor Of Plunkett $
room.
DR.. F~ishbaugh, the first 10 sec the
bodies, expressed the opinion that
Doheny had gone to Plunkett's room
late in the evening to observe his
condition and that he had found the
secretary to be in a mentally SER
ious condition.
A pillow. from one Of the twin
beds, had been neatly placed upon
a chaise lounge, indicating 10 the
officials that Doheny had tried to
quiet flunAebt oy ndNiuk hin iS
down. That Plunkett refused was
indicated by the unruffled pillow.
Edward L. Doheny, founder Of the
huge oil business, which he had
put largely in the hands of his son,
collapsed when called from his home
across the street. He recovered
quickly, however, and assured his
friends he would face the situation
s~toically. lie is ~ years old. His
wife. mother Of the younger Doheny,
remained at home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-18
INCOME TAX
FACTS

WHo7 Single persons who had
net income of $500 or more or
gross income Of $1,000 or more
and married couple who hao
net income Of $500 or more -
gross income OF 5000 or more
mast file returns.
WHEN? The filing period ends
March Is. 1923.
WHERE?' Collector Of inter-
nal revenue for the district IN
which the person lives or has his
principal place OF business.
Howl Instructions on Forms
104A and i040.
WHAT? One and one-half per
cent normal tax on the first
$4,000 in excess OF the personal
exemption and credits. Three rer
cert normal tax on the ney 81
600. Five per cent normal tax
on the balance of net income.
Surtax on let income in excess
Of $4,000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-18
PROFITS Seen
IN RUBBER and
DATECROWINC
Edison Asserts Rub
Der Can Be Grown
In Texas Coastal
Sections
By $. RAYMOND BROOKS

AUSTIN, Feb. lS.-Rubber and
dates may some day outrank cotton
as money producers in Texas bill
lion-dollar-a-year crop values.
Texas has the word Of Thomas A.
Edison, worlds famous inventor,
hat rubber can be grown profit
ably along the Gulf coast, and a
statement made By the renowned
wizard OF mechanical and electrical
invention may start the state of
Texas seriously into the develop
ment Of a brand-new money crop.
Experiments are now under way
IN Texas for the growing Of dates,
with n 10000, 900 pound annual i'm
port Of dates as against a 100000
pound American production as an
incentive to commercial develop
ment.
The Texas experiment station at
Weslact has made the greatest sue
cess Of any in the United States in
experimental growing OF dates, the
state has been informed.
American dates bring the owners
about Is cents per pound, 50 that
IL Texas should supply the Ameri-
can market only, without exporting
a single date. n s10.500.O00 annual
crop would result. At present Tex
ans eat dates grown around the
fringes Of The Sahara desert.
Edison not merely believes in rub
Der growing for the Gulf coast, but
IL at work in promoting IL and
proving its feasibility. He was at
work In his rubber-growing farm
in Florida when he paused on his
birthday to declare that Rubber
can be grown with profit 70 the
farmer IN the states borderir~ on
the Gulf Of Mexico. In case % war
prices. and probably in the future
the industry can be developed to
the point where these states can
compete with the tropics in grow
ing nlant rubber"
II has been pointed out that with
the vast demand for rubber IN the
manufacture OF automobile tires and
myriad other commodities. the pro-
fuction of the crude rubber would
meet m Unsuitable market. The
British m~ononoly on rubber, which
sent nrices above 81 per pound.
caused Edison end msnv othe-s. in
cluding the millionaire Edgar r. IA
Wis Of Luling. 70 BERN experiments
j. It's cultivation and growth il the
United States. Central and South
Aranrica.
Members ~ the Texas legislature
hsve been discussing steps bv which
might be made \ state survey into
re~ions Of the southern part Of the
state.