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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28
MORROW

When the international conniiiss.oa
on naval disarmament which is to
meet in London in January finishes its
work, if it does not break up in row,
one man whose influence will have had
a large part in the conclusions arrived
at will be Dwight w. Morrow. "rhe
smartcst man in the world" is the Kay
the editor. in-chief of big New York
daily referred to him in conversation
the other day
Success has not spoiled Mr.. Nor
row OF his family. They live in the
pleasant but decidedly not Smart
suburb of Englewood, N. J. in much
the same way as any ordinary family
of middle-class Americans. Being a
partner Of J P. Morgan, Ambassador
to Mexico. the next Senator from
New Jersey, has not impressed Mr..
Morrow with the necessity of keeping
his trousers creased and otherwise
dressing l;ke bond salesman. pcc
of his daughters is school-teacher;
another, as everyone knows, married
"Slim" Lindbergh Just plain Amsri-
cans to whom society means nothing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28

Is. rs sqi ~ s'sSsM [.
The National Ideal Benefit Society
is progressive fraternal organiza-
ton that is chartered under the laws
of the State of Virginia in the year
of 1912. This organization has made
a wonderful progress in seventeen
years and the officers and directors
are we'll satisfied with this years re-
port.
The Order has made a favorable
impression in the state and country.
1t is a beacon light, source of in
spiration to us, and even to the I'M
born to come.
Mr.. A. w. Holmes is the founder
of this Order, and one with a Christ
like character, fair understanding in
his discussion, liked by the majority
that he comes in contact with. A
A character like this and Won
derful organized force with an Ideal
System, has caused a great accumu-
lation in membership and climbs to a
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28

fortune for himself out Of his wheat
operations. which he took over after
the War from the U. S. Food Adj
ministration. He has charged himself
with the duty of seeing that American
grain goes where it is needed and that
the price is fair to buyer and seller.
Mr.. Barnes is one of the Presidents
most intimate personal friends, per-
haps the most intimate. His hobby
is the u. S. Chamber OF Commerce,
which he believes can be made tie
most useful constructive force in
American business, and he has tho
faculty of making big business men
believe him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28
'VdfiOndI/ded Benefit
Society Has Fine Record.

financial status with the leading fra
ternal orders in this country. The
achievements of this 17-year-old Or
der is striking and wonderful. We
feel proud of Mr.. Holmes, one of the
sons of Richmond, a star, man, a
leader.
This Order is clear of debt and has
assets amounting to $4,000. 1t was
organized in keeping with the frater-
nal laws of the Bureau of Insurance
and is being conducted accordingly.
Indeed, the ritualistic work is so pro-
found and inspiring and elevating. II
lis strictly based on religious princi-
pals.
A club of 20 or more members with
good health and character, from IL to
So years old, paying a dispensation
joining fee of $500 each, may be or
gained into lodges. 1t pays weekly
sick benefits, by local lodges, as per
constitution and bylaws; also month
ly dues, so cents; semi-annual tax, 80
cents; death benefits from $4,000 to
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28
Box 5, Louisa. Va,
December 10, 1929,

Mr.. Roscoe Mitchell.
Dear Old Friend:
l am spending these moments in
sending a line hoping this may find
you and all we'll and moving along
nicely under the existing conditions.
l am speaking of the Home-going
of the friend of the people, the Hon.
John Mitchell, Jr. We all miss him
it is true, but one thing we can de-
pend upon. at any time and that one
things is the Lord knows best, and
that He will not allow anything to
come upon his children beyond that
they are able to- bear. We should
learn to say, "Thy will be done".
Be happy and move on: Remenl-
her me to the rest of the family.
You must remember that you will
ever find in me a frient.
Best wishes to all.
B. .. ELLIS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28

$4,000, according to ages. Claims are
paid as soon as proof of death is filed
in the o. zee.
They have a wonderful nursery de-
partment for children from the ages
of 2 to 10 years. The joining fee is
so cents; monthly dues, Is cents
weely sick benefits, S1.00, and death
benefits, $4,000. A nursery can be
organized with 20 or more boys and
girls.
This society is indeed one for the
people and by the people which is Of
a great benefit to the people. Youl
satisfaction is really our success that
make US reach the goal.
For further information and to
know more about it, write A. W,
Holmes, Supreme Master, 210 E. Clay
Street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28
F. VS. 500 CLUB

Mrs. Milton Dabney entertained
her club at her home on North First
Street Friday evening, December
21st. Mrs. Dabney's guests included
Mesdames Edward Lewis, Walter
Peyton, Junius Perkins, A. A. Ten
nant, D. A. Ferguson, Willis Pettus;
Misses Eva and Elizabeth Gray;
Mesdames Samuel Galloway, Harry
Mitchell and C. P. Hayes. To Mrs.
Lillian Payne went the club prize,
and Mrs. Harry Mitchell the guest
prize, and to Miss Elizabeth Gray
the BOBBY.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28
Towson, Mr. December 16, 1929.

MI. ROSCOE Z. WltcneII,
81 N. 4th Street,
Richmond, Va.
Dear Roscoe and Rebecca:
I am sorry to hear of the death OF
your beloved uncle, John Mitchell, Jr
l wish for words to console you, can
only commend you to our Heavenly
Father whose infinite mercy stand
ever ready to give strength to the
weak. May you, dear children, put
your trust in God, in this your sad
ness.
Please extend my love and sym.
pathy to your dear mother and wife
Very sincerely,
Frences j. Dias.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28
WORK

WOKk
Half of all the work done in the
world is done in the United States,
says DR.. Thomas Thornton Read, Pro-
fessor of Mining in Columbia Uni
yersity. The average American does
thirty times as much work as the ave-
rage Chinaman, two and one-half
times as much as the average German,
almost twice as much as the average
Briton. Electricaily-powered machir
cry is the answer; each American
worker has the equivalent Of thirty
five slaves at his command, who do
not have to be fed out of his earnings.
Europeans, puzzled by our prosper
fly. have attributed it to Americas
natural resources. We know better.
We do more work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28
"Woodman, Spare That
Tree"

BY GEORGE POPE NORRIS
Woodman, spare that treel
Touch not a single bowl
In youth it sheltered me
And III protect it row.
Twas my forefathers hand
That placed it near his oot5 !,
There, woodman, Jet it stand ,
Thy axe shall harm It not
That old familiar tree
Whose glory and renown
Are spread Ger land and Sea
And wouidst thou hew 1t dsHn4
Woodman, forbear thy strokel
Cut not its earthbound tiesI
D, spare that aged oak
Now towering to the slriesl
When but an idle boy \
sought its grateful shade, /
In al. their gushing joy
Here, too, my sisters played.
My mother kissed me here;
My father pressed my hand
Forgive this foolish tear,
But let that old oak stand.
My heart-strings round the cling
Close as thy bark, old friendl
Here shall the wild bird sing,
And still thy branches bend.
Nd, treel the storm still bravel
And, woodman, leave the spot;
While I've hand to save
The axe shall harm it not.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28
listing telegraph facilities. Technically

listing telegraph facilities Technically
it is easy.
Mr.. Young's predictions are always
entitled to respectful consideration.
He is one OF the rare men who COM
bincs great business ability with a
broad and statesmanlike view of pub
lie affairs. AS the head OF the inter
national commission which worked
out the plan for the World Bank to
handle war reparations payments he
has a reputation in Europe even great
err than in America. He is Demo-
crat; otherwise he would have been
in the cabinet OF President Hoover,
who is one OF his warmest friends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28
KLEIN

Keep an eye on DR.. julius Klein,
Assistant Secretary OF Commerce, the
young man from California who has
been the center OF the business con-
ferences in Washington. DR.. Klein
is a graduate OF the University OF
California and OF Harvard he studied
also in Berlin and Paris universities:
He knows more about international
trade than anyone else in America
and, what is more important, ne I'M
derstands men and knows how to
make industrial and business leaders
pull together. He vii! go higher IN
public service.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28
BARNES

Another man to watch is Julius
Barnes, head Of the Chamber Of Com
merce o. the u S Mr.. Barnes has
an Office IN New York. but spends
most OF his time on the floor OF the
Produce Exchange where he has done
more than any other one man or group
OF men to stabilize the price OF export
grain for the benefit Of the American
farmer. Mr.. Barnes has not made
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28
YOUNG

Owen =. Young told Senate COM
m,.tee that it will soon be possible
for anybody to write message in his
own home or Office and have il trans
mitted in his own handwriting, in
stantly, to any point in the world.
All that needs to be done to accom-
plish this is slight extension of ex-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28
Philadelphia, Dec. 8, 1925

PhlIadeIphla, Dec. 8, 1873.
The Planet, Richmond, Va.
Dear Sir:
You must allow me to express my
profound sympathy in the death of
Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr., publisher of
the Planet. The news when it reach
ed this city cast a gloom of sadness
over US all, as he was we'll liked
in this city.
Yours sorrowfully,
(Mrs.) F. A. HARRIS,
1917 Lombard St.,
Philadelphia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28
DO YOU KNOW HIM?

desire to know the whereabouts
of my son, William, Warren, who left
Richmond about four weeks ago. He
was sick in Washington. He has a
cousin, Joe Robinson, in New York.
ANY information concerning him
will be thankfully received by his
mother, 81 Glencar Avenue, New
Rochelle, N. Y. This inquiry was
sent to Chief R. B. Jordan.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28

Rev. Dias joins me in expressing
heartfelt sympathy.
am still confined to bed and have
been for the past five weeks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28
Society


are Mesdames Hattie Mallory, Eu.
lalie Ellis, Edwina Sharpe, Marie
Eason; Misses Antoinette Bowler,
Ella Hudson, Inez Cogbill and Ma
rion Cephas. Miss Ollie Freeland
won the guest prize and Miss Ella
Hudson the club prize.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-12-28

The editorial columns of The
Planet will be devoted to tributes to
its late editor, for the balance of the
year. Beginning with the first issue
in 1880 our editorial policy will be
announced and carried into effect.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14
GOTHAM FINANCIER CHARGES
WOMAN EXTORTED $4,000

"She wanted to 60 home to CAL
ifornia and she had no money. So
I gave her $500 and sent her home.
She came back and vent west again
several times after that and to Eu-
rope also.
Finally her demands became SO
great I felt I could not comply with
them any longer. When I cut down
on my gifts she threatened me. Then
my friends decided to take the mat
ter into their own hands to pro-
tect me and caused her arrest"
Amster at present IS head Of the
protective committee representing
a minority of the Manhattan Rail-
way company.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14
INTERNATIONAL
BANK AIM TOLD
Institution To Act AS Me-
diator Between
Nations

BADEN-BADEN. Germany. Nov.
l4-tPp-Purposes Of the New Bank
of international settlements were
described in statutes Of the bank
published today by the committee
which has just drawn them up as
ITO promote cooperation Of the
central banks. to provide addition
al facilities for international fin
ancial operations and to act as
trustee or agent in regard 10 the
international financial settlements
entrusted 10 II"
50 long as the young repara-
tions plan is operative the bank
shall not only observe provisions
or the plan IN administration Oh
operations OF the bank but also
shall conduct its affairs with a
view to facilitating Of the plan.
During the Young plans opera
ton the bank Is vested with the
functions of receiving and distri-
buting the German reparations and
supervising and assistant In COM
liberalization and mobilization OF
certain parts OF the German an
nuities.
These statements or the purposes
and functions or the new bank are
contained in the first chapter n.
the bank statutes, which contain
sixty articles and seven chapters.
the first chapter fixing Basel as
seat OF the institution
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14
EDUCATORS TO
MEET FRIDAY
Seventy-Five Expected At
Br o w nsville
Gathering

Approximately Is educators are
expected TO attend the session OF
the Cameron County Teachers as
sociation. TO be held at the FL Jar
din hotel 1880 p. m. Friday.
!. S. Kibbe, assistant county sup
erintendent, completed arrange
mentS for the program Thursday
at which time about 60 reservations
had been made.
The chief number will be a dis
cussion of oral English for the
Spanish-speaking pupil. by Lois S.
Hughes Of the Brownsville public
school system. The education OF
Spanish speaking students is one
Of the largest problems in this
section and IL IS being given much
consideration on the part OF the
educators, it was said.
Mrs. G. G. Moore of La Feria is
programmed to deliver a reading.
Mrs. Moore has spent several years
on chatauqua circuots. She is the
wife Of the La Feria superintend-
ent.
Musical numbers will be furnish
ed by John McCleary OF Browns
vile and Miss Katherine Tut Of
Olmito. The dance pupils OF Mrs.
Daisy Taggart also are on the pro-
gram.
This Is the second of a series of
six meetings Of the body scheduled
for this year. The first was held
at San Benito.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14
HUGE COLLEGE
MERGER LOOMS
Location Is Expected To Be
Made In Austin
Today
(Special to The Heraldl

AUSTIN. Nov. IA new univ
ersity somewhere in Texas will be
created in Austin Thursday.
a relocat,.g committee 10 select
the site of the merged Presbyterian
terian college into q single big
university will meet here Thurs
day. II was announced by Pat f.
Hooks Of Itasca, chairman.
Consolidation Of Daniel Baker,
Austin college and Texas PreSby-
university has been voted by the
Texas Presbyterian synod.
San Antonio and Dallas each
has offered s1.O00O00 endowment
and land for the site OF the new
university, Presbyterian leaders
here have been informed.
Members OF the committee to
meet here Thursday include Mr..
Hooks. w. A. Vinson Of Houston:
DR.. w. M. Anderson, Rhodes Baker
and the Rev. w. A. Alexander OF
Dallas and others.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14
BORCER DADDY
FIGHTS REGIME

BORGER, Tev. Nov. 14.-tP)-A.
p. Berger, subdivider Of this oil
boom town, was marshalling citi-
liens Of Berger behind him to-
day for a fresh attacku pom the
city government installed by Gov
ernor Dan Moody's agents follow
ing Borger's recent cleanup by
military forces.
Because every one else seemed
either afraid or at a loss as to
how to proceed. Berger assumed
leadership OF citizens seeking an
election TO replace the appointed
officials last night after the pc
tition asking for an election had
been denied in county court.
The veteran realtor was secre-
tive about the next step in the
campaign to obtain an election. in
dicating success Of his plans de-
pended upon secrecy. His attor-
neys. he said, had suggested -four
or five courses" The battle to OBJ
tain elected officials. however, will
be fought to a finish, he said.
Previously attorneys for the un-
successful petitioners had said
they would start mandamus pro-
ceedings If the county court denied
their petition for an election
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14
COODBEDROOM
SHOW
FEVER RISING
Fear Still Held For
Recovery Of
Secretary

WASHINGTON. Nov. 14-tPl-Dr.
Joel T. Boone, White House physi-
cian., announced at 9 a. m, today
the condition Of James w. Good,
secretary OF war. who is in a SER
ious condition following an append
icitiS operation, was "aS good as
could be expected"
Army surgeons attending the war
secretary noted.with some apprehen-
sion that his temperature had risen
slightly this morning. This however,
was not considered particularly
alarming as it was said the patients
temperature might rise as a natu-
raj defensive measure on the part
of the body as reaction from the
operation.
The critical nature OF the sec
retary's condition was not minimized
by his surgeons and constant con-
tact was kept by the White House
with his bedroom SO President Hoo
yer could be kept informed.
No one was permitted in Mr..
Goods room. Mrs. Good spent the
night at the hospital in an adjoin-
ing apartment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14

NEW YORK, Nov. 14-tP)-Ac-
cused by police Of extorting more
than $4,000 from Nathan L. Am
ster, financier, an attractive brun-
ette Of "a, who charges Amster Is
the father Of her 6-year-old boy,
was under $4,000 bail today pend
ing a hearing.
Miss Olga N. Edwards was arrest
ed after Amster's secretary, through
arrangement with police paid her
$500 in marked bills.
Amster, who is 60 years old. Is
married and the father OF two sons.
"All this" he said. lis due to my
natural big-heartedness." met Miss
Edwards at a party in New York.
She told me a very sad story. and
I felt sorry for her.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14
LEGION MEET
BOOZE CLIQUE
PLOT Barred
Los Angeles Officers
Accused In Grand
Jury Findings

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14-lPt-
Sixteen persons We're under indict-
ment today on LIQUOR conspiracy
charges accusing them OF having
promoted Ca wide Open Town" dur
ing the recent American Legion
state convention at San Diego.
Those indicted were San Diego
business men and American Legion
convention committeeman. All were
ordered to appear at San Diego to-
morrow for arraignment.
Indictments followed a federal
grand jury inquiry after Charles X.
Muloch, bootlegger. had given in
formation before the jury. Mul0ch
claimed to have paid $4,000 for the
right TO sell liquor at the Legion
convention.
Muloch charged he had been
double-crossed after San Diego bus
mess men and American Legion
members were alleged 70 have made
promises OF protection" for him to
deliver liquor at the convention.
Men named in the indictments
were Muloch. Logan X. Ruggles. San
Diego business man; Clyde H. Way
land. William N. Perley. and STAN
ley Hale, all Of San Diego. alleged
To have posed as politicians. and
IL. wv. Neitman, William r.. Bemis.
John T. Stafford, Peter Nieblas. J..
N. Dawson, George Drake. Ira Sluss
Joe Balm, Adolvm Neiman. Wesley
MulOch and "A. Il. Desserault, alleged
to have handled liquor under Mu-
loch's direction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14

WASHINGTON. Nov. l4-tP1-
Tax reduction material slash In
the governments annual assessment
upon incomes OF individuals and
business institutions-today was i'm
minently in prospect.
a general cut OF one percent in
the normal rate of taxation ap-
plicable to incomes OF the present
calendar year and effective from
the mammoth corporation TO the
lowly wage Garner Is planned by
the treasury department.
A detailed program has been
drawn up, after a careful examin-
alton OF factors which control gov
ernment revenues and expenditur-
eS, and, with approval OF President
Hoover. will be recommended TO
congress for action next month at
the regular session.
The treasury's plan even includes
the form which the necessary le-
gislation should take In order that
delay. particularly that incident to
a general revision Of the federal
revenue laws, may be avoided.
AL this was revealed by secret
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14
FLORIDA BAN
LIFTING FIGHT
FIRE OPENED
Valley Representative
Off To Washington
On Subject

SAN BENITO, Eov. "a Assur-
ances of federal cooperation in up-
holding the Texas quarantine
against Florida citrus fruit. III the
face OF announcement this week
OF the lifting OF the ban On Flor
ida fruit, effective Dec. 4. has been
received BY the state department
or agriculture from Dr KY. AI Mar
latt. head OF the federal hOrticul-
tural board.
This information vas received
here Wednesday afternoon In w
telephone conversation between Nv.
T.. Bell, San Benito Chamber nf
Commerce secretary, and j. M. Del
Curto. entomologist at Austin.
MIR. Del Curto is leaving for
Washington to attend "a meeting
or the board Saturday, this meet
ing having been arranged 20 hear
the pleas 0f those Southern states
which grow citrus against the ad-
mission OF Florida fruit.
Fruit and Stock Fought
We have for some time had ir
effect a state quarantine against
the admission OF Florida nursery
stock, because or the citrus fruit
canker." MIR. Del Curto said. The
federal department OF agriculture
has taken the attitude or recognix-
ing these state embargoes, and W
not issuing federal permits for
fruit to be shipped into states
which bar II because OF a state
quarantine.
I'VE have today received Y com
mun1catiOn from Dr. Marlatt in
which he states that en- similar Mt-
titude will be taken In regard 10
che Florida fruit, rs well Wy the
fruit stock
MIR. Del Curto explained that
California and Florida have had
embargoes IN effect for years against
Texas fruit. These embargoes are
recognized. where the federal gov
ernment has no quarantine reRf-
lations for the same cause, and
the federal government at present
has no regulations I'm effect con-
corning the citrus canker.
I'VE appreciate this cooperation
or the federal government MI.
Del Curto said. "and anticipate wv
NA1414I AIGlA4AA MNMAN
out OF Texas"
Easy Victory Seen
The Valley was making plans to
send a representative or deleEa-
ton 10 Washington in an effort
to secure exemption or Texas from
the list of states into which Flor
ida fruit can be shipped. but in
view OF the statements OF MIR. Del
Curto, the section Is not expected
70 send u representative.
II am going to attend the meet
ing In order 10 keep I'm close touch
with the situation. but we feel
that we are sufficiently protected
In view vi Or. Marlatt's statement
that no permits for Florida fruit
to come into Texas will be issued.
In view or the quarantine this
state has" Mr.. Del Curto said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14
Tulsa Paving Branch
VIII Open In Valley

HARLINGEN. Nov. 1.-THE Tul-
So Paving company. operating on an
extensive scale throughout the
south. including Dallas, Fort Worth
and other Texas cities. will open q
branch office IN the Valley, repre-
Sentatives have announced.
The office will probably be located
in Harlingen and the company,
which has had charge or numerous
big paving projects in Texas. will
seek a portion Valley business.