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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-09

In accordance with Article 843. r.
S. 1925, notice is hereby given that
I have filed with the county clerk
Of Cameron County. Texas. the fac
smile of the picture or reproduction
of an Indian head, which, together
with the words Or name "Indio &C.
ronimo" written above. below or
alongside Of such Indian head, /
claim as my Trade Mark, and I also
claim the full protection of the law
in the sole and exclusive use in Tex
as of said TRADE MARK, as will
more fully appear from a declara-
ton or designation of TRADE
MARK filed by me with said county
clerk on February Is. 1929, to which
reference is hereby made for a more
complete description and under
standing hereof and for all other
PURPOSES.
Witness my hand this 23rd day of
February, 1929.
A. L. MARQUES.
(2-23 to 15-3343.)
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
CARGO ON
 EXPENSIVE YACHT
Lownau Announces Capture at
 Detroit Man Held

Washington, July 29 R,--A ssistart Secretary bowman announced today that custo authorities had found 20 or 35 cases of choice liquors con- cealed on the S500.0O0 yacht Margo, chartered by Lewis Mendelsohn, seized at Detroit Saturday. Men delsohn had chartered the yacht from it's Chicago owner, and after visiting Canada docked at Detroit Customs inspectors were reported t0 have discovered the liquor in the bathroom and in a hidden compart = ment, under a corridor carpet. Low man said the evidence had been turned over to the United States at torney at Detroit. who would pro- ceed against the yacht and Mendei- sohn as against ordinary rum run nerS.
 The yacht is the largest vessel Of its kind to be seized since the treasury began it's drive to stop smuggling from Canadian points be- tween Erie and Huron. The liquor seized was said to be of the choicest vintage including French brandies and champagne.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
City Items

Anna Tomasetti Of l57 Oak street reported 10 Officer John O'Brien at 11:35 last night that a f1ashlight worth $2.50 and an air gauge worth $l.25 were stolen out of her auto mobile, while it was parked in front Of 405 South Main street
 A picnic given by the Lithuanian club was held in Union City Sunday. A large number attended.
 The Lions club annual outing will be held at the Pease House at Say brook Wednesday afternoon. Lions clubs of 10 other cities will partici- pate. The club will meet tom morrow noon as usual
 Rev. Harry Minor of Mapping will describe the significance of the last English election at the meeting of the kiwans club Wednesday noon.
 B. Y. Jones has brought suit for Sl50 against Joseph Fila through Attorney Monroe s, Gordon. Prop erty on Cherry street was attached by ConSta ble John $. Recor.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
Father of New Britain Y. M. (. A., Charles s. Ward, Dies In New York;
 Originated Drives to Raise Money
Secretary of New Britain Association From 1884 to 1890 Later Became Famous As Campagner-
 Supervised Red Cross $100,000,OOO Effort.

ing problems in Scotland and Eng land.
 For Is years he was general sac retary of the international commit tee of the association. In 1917 he supervised the Red Cross drive which brought more than $100,000.- 900 in one week. He was a member of President Hoover's wartime con- servation committee. his principal effort bieng devoted toward the en- rollment of 10,O00,OO0 families in a conservation campaign
 At that time he was engaged bv the local Y. NJ. C.. A. to direct a drive in this city for funds for new Y. M. C. A. building The contract was cancelled because of the, war. but it is understood negotiations were under way by the local "Y' to have him come here in the near fl.- ture for that purpose.
 Shortly after the war Mr. Ward became a member of the firm of Ward. Wells, Dreshman X Gates
 
 paisns for education and philan- thropy That firm is said to hays raised more than a half billios dol lars since the close of the war
 Mr. Ward also was campaign di- rector for the Methodist church when it raised sl40,OO0,000 in com memoration of it's centenary in 1919.
 He was prominent in the national council of Congregational churches. the National Institute of Social Sciences, and Delta Kappa Epsilon and Phi Beta Kappa fraternities.
 He resided at 3 Ash avenue. Flushing, Queens. A widow and three daughters, Miss Alice Ward and Mrs. l.. G. Kelstedt of Flushing and Mrs. Clarence H. Boswell Of Rockford, Ill. and sister, Mrs. Carrie Randall of Brooklyn, survive.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
Birth Record

A son was born Saturday at New Britain General hospital to MT. and Mrs. Frank Wizorek of S70 Washing ton street.
 A son was born yesterday to MT. and Mrs Roy Gabriel of 10l Belden street at New Britain General hos pital.
 A daughter was born at New Britain General hospital yesterday to MT. and Mrs. William Upson of 267 Shuttle Meadow avenue.
 A daughter was born yesterday 10 Mir. and Mrs. Stanley Douglas of S5 Albany avenue at New Britain Gen. eral hospital.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital yesterday 10 MT. and Mrs William Bullock of 275 South Main street
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
MOT0RMAN TRIED
 FOR BEING DRUNK
Policeman and Doctor Disagree
 on His Condition
Especial to the Herald)

Southington, July 2S.-After a lengthy hearing in the police court this morning the trial of James Mitchell. motorman. charged with driving trolley car while under the influence of liquor. was adjourned until Thursday. Several witnesses were heard. some of them being pas sengers who had been riding in Mitchell's trolley car when it crash Eden avenue and Liberty street or July 22 at $40 D. m.
 Policeman Gustave o. Dexter who made the arrest insisted on the stand today that Mitchell was in | toxicated. He testified that he berg at $40 p. m., two hours after the accident.
 Dr. Thalberg was just as insistent that the man was not intoxicated through a rigid examination which included, mental, physical and mus cular feats. He could find no semblance of liquor or the effects of liquor upon the man.
 In answer to queries. he stated that he found that Mitchell was suf- fering from slight form of epilepsy which might have been induced as the after effects of shrapnel wounds he received while a member of inc n aii io ( ,., World war or from a disability in his digestive organs
 Mrs. Mary Outlet of Southington. who rode on the trolley from Meri- den 10 Milldale, stated that she mo- ticed nothing unusual in the trip Of the car from Meriden to where she got off. Mrs. Charles Frazier also testified that she noticed nothing nn- usual in either the trip or Mitchell's condition.
 David Mongillo of Southington who was present at the accident and drove a victim to the Meriden hos pital, stated that he believed that Mitchell was intoxicated.
 Mrs. Mary Cordez of Southington
 
 stated that she was a passenger on the trolley being driven by Mitchell but she noticed that he was drunl; and she became afraid. She got off two miles from her home rather than ride with him.
 Mrs. Grace Smith of Milldale also testified that she experienced a wild ride from Meri1en tO Mi1ldalp and being afraid, got off before she ar rived at her station.
 The hearing was held before Judgn J. Lambert Degnan and was featured by frequent clashes and embittcrcd Quarrels between Prosecuting Attor- ney Harry C. Camp and Attorney Frederick Harris of Meriden. Judge Degnan ordered the trial adjourned until Thursday morning.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29

Charles Sumner Ward. first sec- retary and virtually the founder of the New Britain Y. Nj. c. A., and the man Who first originated drives" as method of raising money in short intensive campaigns, died in Flushing hospital in New York Saturday following an opera tion.
 MT. Ward was native of Dan vile, Vt. He was born there No- vember 3. 1858. He graduated from Dartmouth in 1881 with an A. B. degree and in 1912 was given an NJ. A. degree.
 He came to New Britain in 1884. At that time two previous efforts had been made to organize a '. M C. A. here The first attempt was in 1857 when an association met for two years in rented quarters. In 1859 it ceased to exist. Shortly after the Civil war another attempt was made. A Y. M. C. A. then existed until 1869. For IS years prior to Mir. Wards coming to the city there was no Y. M. c. A. here. He or ganized the local association and served as it's secretary from 1884 until 1890.
 After he left here\ MT. Ward turned his attention to the method of raising funds for philanthropic purposes and as the originator of the "drive" plan. His success in :his work is said to have resulted in the raising of millions of dollars for welfare purposes.
 His first attempt was in Wash ington in 1905 when s90.0o0 was raised in 10 days. Since that time more than a hundred million dollars has been raised solely for financing Y. M. c A. buildings He also as- sisted the Y. M. c. A. in it's financ-
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
SOUTH CHURCH MEMBER
 IS DEAD AT AGE OF S5
Miss Mary Y. Allen Passes Away at Erwin HOme-Funcral Serv-
 ices Tuesday

Miss Mary T. Allen, one of the oldest members of the South Con- gregational church, died yesterday morning at the Erwin Home at the age of S5.
 Miss Allen was born in this city and attended the local schools For over so years she was member of the South Congregational church and was prominent in the social ac- tivities. She was a dressmaker.
 Miss Allen is survived by sister. Mrs. Harold Latham of Maple Hit, and brother, Walter Allen of this city.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon al ? o'clock at the Erwin chapel, where Rev Theo- dore Dunn, assistant pastor of the South Congregations church, will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
INDIAN PAGEANT
 AT CAMP SPRAGUE
Girl Scouts Present CoIoriul
 Story in Drama

A colorful Indian pageant, "Po- cahontas," was presented to a large group of visitors at Camp Sprague Sunday afternoon. 1t took place in the outdoor theater with the hills and lake as a background.
 The old squaws and Indian chill dren were the first 10 appear. These were followed by the maidens and medicine man. The children then showed their skill at dancing and archery. They danced around the smouldering fire to the music of the flute and Indian tom tom. Poca- hontas then made her appearance and after telling of her parentage head the maidens in a dance. Each maiden carried blanket painted and prepared by the campers. Pow atan. Indian chief and father of Po- cahontas. appeared with Captain John Smith and a group of braves. John smith was bound and placed The braves and chief conVersed and the sound of war whoops forewarne ] the captain of the nature of his death. The brilliant war paint and costumes made the scene real istic. Everything was ready for the execution when Pocahontas interfer- ed and through bribery saved the life of John Smith. He was freed and gave the Indians trinkets for reward.
 The costumes formed an import ant part of the pageant. Pocahon- tas's long white dress painted ;n bright colors, combined with a red headdress, made her a striking 1r- dian princess. The squaws, chill dren and maidens wore brown cos- tunes and blankets. The chief wore headdress of blue feathers and a brightly colored blanket. The war paint also added to his appearance. The well chosen cast consisted Of:
 Pocahontas-Dorothy Seymour.
 owhatan-Frances Nearing.
 John Smith, Henrietta Peyser.
 Medicine man-Carolyn Lord.
 Mother squaw-Mabel Barratiero,
 Old squaw-Dorothy Philips.
 Squaws-Ruth Gibney, Marguer:te Hubert, Eleanor Davenport.
 Children, Frances Russell, Helen Lee, Mary Lee. Shirley Sheridan. Mary Gugel and Ruth Raymond.
 Braves-Lila Russell, Mary Rob- ertson, Eleanor Larson, Agnes Sav- age and Margaret Phalon.
 Maidens-Barbara Smith. Iren Flood, Veronica Shea, Flora belle Parker and Mary Harton.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
Two More Florida
 Banks Fail to Oper

Jacksonville, Fla, July 29 P}- The Broward County Bank & Trust company of Cocoa, one of the oldest financial institutions in the state and the Melbourne State Bank of Mel bourne, failed to open their doors today. They were placed in the hands of the state banking depart ment with the explanation that the closings were made to protect de- positors.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
SHOOK JURY TASK
 PROCEEDING TODAY
Defendant Seems Rested as Trial
 Of Case Resumes

Court Room. Columbus. Ohio. July es UP)-The solemn task of slecting a jury which will decide the question of life or death for Dr, James Howard Shook, was resumed today.
 A new venire of so men and Wom- en was on hand when court open ed. It was sworn and sent to the jury room to await the call for ex- animation.
 Shook Seems Rested
 Shook former Ohio State univer- sity professor who is accused of murdering with hammer and knife, Theora Hix. A year old student in inc college of medicine. seemed rest ed by his two day respite from the court ordeal. He came into court with his lawyers, talking earnestly. with the manner of an investor talk ing with his broker, rather than that of a man accused of murder.
 Melvin T. Hix and his wife were on hand 10 minutes before court opened and took their accustomed S'dlS Wllnlll lilt III Nltll tiltil pti sonal attorney. Efforts have been made by friends to persuade them 10 remain away from court, fearing the ordeal of the evidence might cause either or both of them to break down, but thus far all persuasion has been unavailing.
 pr. Shook watched intently the questioning of C. D. Trimble. under examination for jury duty. Trimble was a bit uncertain as to his state of mind and required reaching in terrogation.
 Not "Scaring" Juror
 When When F. O. Ricketts. his chief counsel exclaimed that we don't propose to scare this man into being a juror" Shook watched his lawyer interestedly. Ricketts was pointing a finger at Prosecutor John J. Chester, Jr.
 Don't scare me that way" Chester snapped irritably. This is Monday morning."
 Shook smiled. A moment later the court excused Trimble and Shook nodded his satisfaction.
 Henry Schmidt, the next prospec- tive juror questioned. was so em- phatic in saying he believed in ca pi tai punishment. that the raising of his voice startled the court room. But Shook. the ran most co .cern- cd only licked a fly off his shining bald "c~
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
Single Passenger in
 Leaking Boat Rescued

Boston, July 20 UiP) Warned that the lives of many persons were endangered in q leaking motorboat coast guards from City Point station hurried to the assistance of the stricken craft in Dorchester Bay early today.
 Pulling up alongside the boat. d 3O-footer, they found it occupied by a lone man, Charles w. Devine of South Boston. The rescued man was knee-deep in water and wearied from constant bailing
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
Poincare Cheerful;
 To Have Operation

Paris, July g tPl-Former Premier Raymond Poincare. free from gov ernmental responsibility. was bright and cheerful today and ready for a contemplated operation. He was visited by one of the cabinet minis tors who gave him the news that Mir. Briand would go on with the cabinet as it was.
 Final cecision regarding the op- eration doIbtless will be taken to- morrow at medical consultation but it is expected soon as the former premier is considered by his physi- clans in excellent condition for it.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
DEPENDANT GETS COSTS

Oscar Tindahl of Hartford, defen- dant in a suit for $500 brought by Albert Wohinz of this city for dam ages to the latter's autom obile in a collision on February 9 on Newing- ion road was given perm .ssion 10 re- cover costs of court in decision handed down today by Judge stan lev !. Traceski.
 Attorney David s, Campion and Attorney Harold K Watrous of Hartford Represented the defendant.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
Deaths 8
Mrs. Catherine English O'Brien

Mrs. Catherine English O'Brien
 Mrs. Catherine English O'Bricn, aged 35, wife of John O'Bren of SS7 East street, died this morning at the Star Sanitarium on Howard street.
 Mrs. O'Brien was born in Bridge port and came to this city 10 years ago with her husband. She was a member of the Church of St. John the Evangelist.
 Besides her husband, she is sur vived by a son, John; two brothers, Thomas English and Joseph Eng fish, both of Bridgeport, and two sisters. Mrs. Thopas Gillespie and Mrs. Walter Grear, also of Bridge port.
 Funeral services will be held Wed nesday morning at S;20 from her home and in the Church of st. John the Evangelist at 2 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
MARKET STRUCK IN
 STORM OF SELLING
Sweeping Reaction Fails to Respond to Heroic Efforts

New York, July 29 LP-A sweep ing reaction in stock prices took place in today's market after seVer- al intellectual attempts had been made to rally the general list by marking up special stocks. While intermittent selling had been going on throughout the morning. the liquidating movement did not gather full force until around midday when a storm Of selling orders suddenly appeared, and carried scores Of is sues to 12 points below last weeks final quotations.
 Bear Traders Sell Heavily
 "R"ar' traders sold stocks rather heavily on the theory that most Of ;he good hews" which th" market mad been Iiscounting was out. anG that there vas little left on which nullish enthusiasm could be grner- atrd. Most of the commission hous- es and several of the SO-C&iled 'in- vtStmcht services" had been advising their customers 10 rrduc" long cor,- mittm"nts on th" theory that the sIldI kt'l NtS U TT bbIiS Tt. I'- J- paren, inability of pool operators l." attract an outside following also encouraged short selling.
 Business news continues favor able, Another long series Of favor able semi-annual earnings state- ments made their appearance today, the American Locomotive Company ;,,.. that of the first half of last yea" wheat prices rallied with som" of the Winnipeg options reaching new high levels for the season.
 Railroads Hit
 Selling orders embraced rather wide list of issues bul the mer- chandiSing. public utility and rail road shares were the hardest hit. Abra ham &, Straus broke le points, Amer4an Telephon" S&a. General Electric & 5-S. New York rontrai 71a, Westinghouse Electric 6 5-S. international Business Machines F and st. Louis Southwestern 6 IA.
 Extreme declines Of 4 to points were recorded by at least score of issues including Allied Chemical. American Power & Light, Auburn Auto, American Can. American X Foreign Power. American Interna- tional. Baltimore & Ohio, Consrr dated Gas Delaware & Hudson. h. ternational Harvester, Johns Man vile. Marmon Motors, May Depart ment Stores. Union Carbide and Tex as X Pacific, Absence of many pool operato ors from Wall Street because of the excessive heat also was uti- lived by bear" traders to attack the stocks tin which they were inter- ested.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
TREND DOWNWARD 0N CURB EXCHANGE
Middle West Utilities Run Up
 45 Points Ticker Slow

New York, July 29 R>-Stocks to- it's on the Curb Exchange, with the main trend downward. One or two of the utilities made spectacular ad- vances on special news develop- ments. The ticker fell nearly a half an hour behind the market although the volume of sales was not of rec ord proportions. Call money re- newed at g per cent with the pros poets of q higher rate this week.
 Wall street was inclined to bla me the credit stringenCy for the selling movement. Call money renewed to- day at per cent with only a mod crate supply of funds available, ana a frmer undertone was reported in the time money market. With heavy month-end demands for funds al hand, coupled with the expiration of stock rights little hope of easier credit conditions was foreseen for some time.
 Middle west utilities ran mp 45 points to record high price for all time at 400 and then eased off a few points. Last week this stock made net advance of 533 4 points. The re- cent sharp appreciation in this stock from a low of 15S 5-S was explained by the announcement of recapitali- zation plans calling for issuance of valuable stock purchase rights and split up of common 10 shares for l. All funded is 10 be retired. stock of another lnsull property-Insull (ftll- ity Investments-sold up 10 new high above 96 on and over the week. end gain of more than 3.
 Rest Has Easy Tone
 The rest of the utility list de- veloped an easier tone after the opening. commonwealth S Southern, which opened on a block of o0,00H shares, slipped off fraction Of 27 IS, and Niagara Hudson Power, traded in large blocks. sagged a point, Electric Investors. Electric Bond & Share. American Super and Central States Electric New de- cliued one to more than points. National Fuel Gas was strong.
 shenandoah Losses
 Shenandoah Corporation-the new investment trust sponsored by Gold man Sachs and Central States Elec- tric interest-lost about three points of it's last weeks gain. The con- vertible preferred also developed an easier tone. Goldman Sachs worked slightly lower on a light volume of sales.
 Grigsby-Grunow again broke through to new high ground, reach ing 2G9, compared to it's low price for the year of 120.
 The new Baldwin Locom otive stock held around Saturdays closing level. The Fisher interests, which now control the company, are reported to have formed flew pool in the stock.
 Ford of England picked up a point. Hygrade Food rose %. h. ternational Projector was another strong spot.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
APPEALS REALTY FEE SUIT
tFurnished by Putnam X Co.)

M. Parulski, defendant in the suit brought by J. Gross and Jacob Jo- cubinas for $500 and who lost in a case heard before Judge Stanley J. Traceski has appealed his case to the court of common pleas through At torney Martin Stempien. The suit was over the collection Of commis- sion in the sale of property on Sey- mour street and Judge Traceski al lowed damages totalling s397.56.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
KaH Street Briefs

New York, July % tPl - Radio Keith Orpheum has formed a west ern subsidiary to be known as the Radio Keith -Orpheum San Francisco Co.,, to take over and operate thea ters now being acquired on the Pa cific coast.
 James A. Farrell. president of the United States Steel corp, before sailing for five weeks vacation abroad said that the demand for steel continues excellent" and that he looked flor no recession during the remainder of the year."
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
NEGRO WAITER DROWNS

New London. July 29.-(P- James Cooper, 36, Negro waiter at the Fishers Island club, Fishers ls- land, N. Y.. drowned late yesterday when seized with cramps His body became enmeshed in seaweed in deep water in Fishers Island sound, The seaweed prevented rescue. The body was recovered in clear water where 1t had been washed by waves which freed it iron. the seaweed. The finding was made three hours after the drowning and was preced ed by attempts to locate the body with graphing irons by coast guardsmen from the Fishers Island coast guard station.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-29
WOOD CARVER DEAD

Springfield, Mass, July 20 tPA Alexander J. Dusault, 67, widel, known as wood carver, died today He had attained countrywide reputation through the excellence O. his work which was widely distrb uted. He was a member of the Ma. tional Wood Carvers association.