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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-02
TAX REDUCTION
TALK ISBECUN
Possession Discussions Start
Following Surplus An
nOuncement

WASHINGTON, July 2.-(P1-1h
months Of discussion about tax re-
duction which are to come in con-
g~ressional cirles have already be-
gun, with the S185, 900, 900 treasury
surplus as the inspiration.
Except an assertion by Secretary
Mellon that the question Of recon-
mending reductions has not been
considered, administration officials
have withheld comment on the pros
poets. Members Of congress who
are still in the capital are less reti-
cent, but most Of them think that If
any reduction proposal at all is to
come from the administration it
cannot be expected before the reg
ular sessions begin in December.
Democrats of the senate finance
committee, here chiefly because OF
the tariff revision hearings, lost no
time in raising the question. and
Chairman Smoot, frequently an adj
ministration spokesman of financial
affairs, was equally prompt with the
declaration, Nothing doing!"
Senators Simmons of North Caro-
lima, and Harrison of Mississippi,
committee democrats who sought
greater reductions than were pro-
posed by the last administration
during consideration OF the present
tax law, pointed to the surplus as
indicating their stand and dis
closed their intention to press for
further reduction.
Senator Smoot cited the treas
ury's opinion that most Of the ur-
plus was built up out of additions
to individual incomes fro mthe stock
market profits, and argued that q
quite difference result might be
| shown a year from now, since those
who showed gains last year might
incur losses this year which would
reduce their income tax payments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-02
x EQUALS WHAT?
= X =
BAD GUESS COSTS
y - =
MAN $1,000 MORE

Defendant "A looked at defend
ant B.
Defendant B looked at defend
ant A.
Judge A. A. Browne in corpora
ton court looked at both.
Both looked at Judge Browne.
All three looked at defendants
G and D.
The problem was not one Of
simple algebra but q case of SIM
pie assault, the charge read.
The only unknown quantity
was the fine. Defendant A
thought he had a solution. He
said x equals $40. He had a
check made out to that amount,
Judge Browne told him to guess
again. Then he told him the
answer. 1t was $25.
Defendant B contributed $40.
None of the men remembered
fighting. They all remembered
being drunk.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-02
5. BUILDS
new LEGATION
First Building of It's Kind
Is Erected In AL
bania

TIRANA, Albania, July 2.-(R)-
The first building ever erected by
the United States fos the specific
purposes of a legation or embassy
is nearing completion here. Similar
structures have been planned in
other capitals but the Tirana lega-
ton will be occupied ahead of any
of these. 1t will be formally dedi-
Gated by King Zog in September.
The building, which is a finer ed
ifice than King zog's palace, was
designed and built largely by
Charles G. Hart of Minneapolis,
formerly a newspaper correspon-
dent in Washington and now Amer
lean minister to this new kingdom.
1t commands a superb view of
snow-clad mountains towering over
this capital to the east, and affords
a glimpse of the mountains Of
Montenegro far away to the north.
When the structure was first rec
commended by Mr.. Hart he was told
by the state department that for
reasons of economy he must seek
quarters in one of the private resi-
denceS Of this city. But the minis
ter replied that none of the exist
ing buildings was worthy of the dig
nifty Of having the Stars and Stripes
flown over it. He insisted upon a
new structures and finally obtained
a grant Of 100000.
King Zog helped him get the site
for $1,000. Because of the growth
Of the city and the accompanying
real estate boom, the land has al
ready risen to a value of SIS, 900.
Then the diplomat gave his per-
sonal attention to the design and
by this watchfulness saved thou
sands OF dollars in construction
costs. One OF his practical
methods Of saving was by having
the major engineering work done by
senior students of the American
Albanian Industrial school. an in
stltut1on supported by the American
Junior Red Cross.
The building is fitted with mod
ern American improvements, in
GLIDING central heating. electric
light and ice-making plants; water
filters, mosquito-proof windows and
wireless apparatus. It is the envy
OF other foreign legations in Alba
MIA, which at present are housed
only IN primitive, dilapidated native
buildings OF wood or mortar.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-02
HOLD
POPULARITY
Jena University Still Prac-
tees Tradition Of
Long Standing

JENA, Germany, July 2.-Though
student dueling is supposed to be q
thing Of the past in Germany, the
custom still flourishes undiminish-
ed at Jena university. A stroll
through the streets frequented by
students reveals many young men
with bandages or plasters across
their faces, indicating that some
one must have aimed a good slash.
And in the restaurants where the
students foregather, one can hear
them discussing sabre bouts much
as Americans would discuss fist
fights.
It apparently depends much
upon the kind Of government each
state has as to whether the anti
dueling laws are enforced. At Hell
delberg. for instance, the democrat
ic Baden government i~nterferes rig
orouSly and is earnestly bent upon
s%uppressing the practice. Thurin-
gia, on the other hand, has a ma
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-02

TEXARKANA, Texas, July "A
hungry dog, pilfering a sandwich
from his masters table has placed
Ocie Nix. %, Bowie county farmer,
in the shadow Of the electric chair.
So reused was this community
when young Nix confessed to the
poison murder plot which resulted
in the agonizing death of his pretty
17-year-old wife, Vinitia, the mother
of his five-month-old son, that,
when a lynching was threatened,
he was whisked away to another
part of the state. His whereabouts
will remain undiSclosed until he
Is brought to trial on a charge of
first degree murder.
Family Troubles"
After a four-hour grilling Nix
confessed to the murder. He had
grown tired of his wife of a little
more than a year family
troubles caused him to plot her
death, he said. Three weeks pre-
viously he had taken out $1,400 in
surance on her life.
In his confession Nix said he de-
termined to poison his wife when u
neighbor told him how she had used
strychnine to kill rats. He told Of
going to town shortly afterwards to
purchase two hamburgers and a bot
tie of Strychnine.
II ate one of the sandwiches on
the way home and covered the other
with poison. Upon reaching home
I left it on the table for my wife. 1
frequently left things like this on a
table for her when she was not
at home. When she came in she
tasted the hamburger and said e
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-02

was bitter. I pretended to taste it,
agreed it was bitter, and laid it
on the table. A few minutes later
L saw our dog drag the sandwich
from the table and run outside"
A few days later the young wife
complained of feeling bad. She
asked her husband for medicine. Nix
said he obtained some empty cap
sules, filled one with strychnine,
and left it on the table for his wife,
as he went to the fields.
The next day a neighbor found
Mrs. Nix in convulsion. She died a
few moments later in evident agony.
Nix suggested his wife had died
Of a heart attack. The explanation
was accepted for several days. Then
a neighbor found the Nix dog dead.
The animal was in a contorted con-
dition. An investigation revealed
the poisoned hamburger in the dogs
stomach.
Neighbors Suspicious
NeighborS became suspicious. The
body Of Mrs. Nix was ordered ex-
humed. The strychnine was found
and young Nix arrested.
What do you think will become
of your baby?" Nix was asked after
the district attorney had obtained
his confession.
Il don't care and I don't give a
damn" he exclaimed. Il don't care
about anything. Let's get it over
with quick now!"
And while Vinitia's mother cares
for her little grandson, the district
attorney is confident that the
youths trial will be one Of the
speediest in the history of Bowie
county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-02
Funeral Services
For Edinburg Man
Set For Tuesday
Especial to The HeraIdl

EDINBURC, July 2.-Funeral
services for Martin England, 80,
who died Saturday morning at his
home three miles southwest of Ed
inburg, will be held at 3 p. m. Tues
day afternoon from the Christian
church with the Rev. T. G. McIn-
tyre pastor of the Christian church,
assisted by the Rev. E. G. Porter
field, pastor of the Presbyterian
church, officiating.
The deceased is survived by the
widow and four children, Howard,
Everett, Charles, and Elsie, all of
Edinburg, and his father and moth
er, MI. and Mrs. w. L. England of
Spencer, Iowa. The last three were
to arrive in Edinburg Tuesday
morning for the funeral.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-02
COLLEGE WILL GIVE
DEGREES

DETROIT, Mich, July 2.-P)-
College degrees r brought within
reach Of the working man by a new
policy announced by the College OF
the City of Detroit.
The college goes on a 14-hour
schedule next September, with class
eS from 8 a. m. to 10 p. m. There
will be no discrimination between
day and evening classes in giving
credits.
Thus a working man, meeting N
trance requirements. car get a de-
gree by attending late afternoon and
evening classes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-02
FIELD TO
BE LEASED BY u. S.

WASHINGTON, July 2.-Elling-
ton field, wartime aviation center,
near Houston, is to become a cattle
grazing pasture. Acting Secretary Of
War Hurley today announced that
he has accepted the proposal of j.
NJ. West of Houston and will lease
to him for grazing purposes old Ell
lington field. The 1900 acres will
be leased by the federal government
for S136 an acre per veal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-02
BUYS so
ILLINOIS THEATERS

JOLIET, Ill, July 2.-(P-Sale of
Great States Theaters, Inc, an or
ganization controlling 60 houses In
Illinois, to the Paramount-Famous
Players group has been announced
by Jules J.. Rubens, vice president
of the former concern.
Paramount-Famous Players con-
trolled 80 per cent of the common
stock previous to the sale, and &C
quired the remaining stock, repre-
senting a reported consideration Of
5000 900.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-02
CAMERON LUNACY
HEARING DELAYED

A lunacy hearing before County
Judge Q. c. Dancy Monday after
noon for M. c.. Duyoba was post
poned until Tuesday afternoon to
allow the defendant to obtain coun-
sci.
Duyoba has been held in the
jail here for the past two weeks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-02

tionalist government, and does lit
tie to prevent dueling at its state
university, Jena.
Those who favor dueling claim
that it makes for manliness and
the ability to overcome pain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-02
FLOAT is
FOR PARADE BY.ELKS

The Elks club is decorating a
float to be used in the Fourth Of
July parade.
The float is being decorated by a
committe under S. 3. Groves.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-02
Mothers Now
Learn Value
Of Magnesia

Because it is SO
helpful in keeping
babies and chill
dren healthy and
happy, every mo-
ther should know
about Phillip
Milk Of Magnesia.
h harmless.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-16
BREAKING RECORDS.

Every previous high record OF oper-
ating efficiency made by the railroads
in the early part OF any year mas
been broken in 1929.
The average daily run and service
rendered by freight cars has been IN
creased, locomotive runs and hourly
speed have been accelerated, fuel con-
sumption is less, and wages, with ex-
ception of a single year during post
war imitation, are highest in history.
Good railroad service is essential 10
prosperity in the United States and Is
the Ife-blood of industry and agrl-
culture.
At the present time any shipper can
get any amount of railroad service he
needs, on short notice, and for ex-
tremely low cost. Car shortages, a
great problem of the past, are almost
unknown. Delays, with their waste IN
money and time, are infrequent.
Railroad earnings are still far from
adequate, but the record made this
year gives hope for the future. We
may even reach a point where pro-
fessional hypocrites no longer feel 1t
popular to load obstructive taxes and
legislation on our transportation AFTER
les in hope of currying public favor
The railroads are showing a spirit OF
economy efficiency and progreSsiVeneSs
that is equaled by few other indus
tries.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-16
A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION

The United States Court of Appeal
for the Eighth Circuit, in holding that
the State Bank of North Dakota "a
state-owned institution undertaken
under Nonpartisan League regime) is
liable for taxes just as though it were
privately owned, lays down the prin-
ciple that it is only when performing
strictly governmental functions that
publicly owned institution may proper
ly claim exemption. ....
The decision sets a precedent of
far-reaching effect upon publicly own
ed enterprises. 1t does not, of course
attempt to define the line where gov
ernmental functions end and private
business begins but it does state that
there is definite line of division and
that when this is crossed, publicly
owned enterprise loses the advantage
of tax exemption and stands on an
equal footing with private business.
The principle laid down is one that
should be carefully weighed in con-
sideration of proposals to inject gov
eminent into business. If Federal
taxes apply, then it is likely that
State taxes would also apply to city
owned enterprises.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-16
LOOSE GRAVEL is
BLAMED FOR WRECKS

Several reports of serious accidents
"due to loose gravel" have been re-
ceived from various parts of the state
during the past month. Such reports,
says State Highway Bulletin, should
be amended to read that the accidents
were "due to the driver failing to slow
down for loose gravel"
A great deal of regraveling, searify-
ing, and other work must be done on
the highways during the summer Very
often it is necessary to windrow the
gravel, but even if it is entirely smooth,
loose gravel may be dangerous to
machines going at excessive speed.
This year, in addition to new gravel,
the dry season has been the cause of
much of the old gravel wearing loose
and this increases the hazard.
The Highway department has re-
peatedly, through road bulletins and
warning signs, cautioned drivers against
going toe fast through leese gravel.
If drivers will slew down to a moder=
ate speed, there should be no danger.
The traffic law recognizes this con-
dition. 1t requires every driver to
operate his vehicle sat a speed not
greater than is reasonable and proper,
having due regard to the traffic, the
surface and width Of the highway,
and of any other condition then exist
ing"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-16

MAINTAIN AMERICAN
TRADITION.

1.-THE Shaft" published by Edgar l.
Wards Sons Company, manufacturers
of steel products, Boston, comments
ON the dangerous influence Of restric-
tive legislation. 1t cites the restric-
tons on the old-time Fourth Of July
and points out the growing indlffer-
ence of the average man to such one
time haloed words as freedom" and
liberty" -
AS congestion in cities increases and
fire hazards become more serious,
some regulations must be placed ON
the promiscuous use of firecrackers
and fireworks. But complete preven-
ton of their use removes from the
minds of growing generations strik-
ing object lesson regarding the origin
and incentive for the Fourth OF July.
We might say that our nation faces
the same problem in connection with
the use of small arms. There is per-
iodic agitation to prevent their owner
ship by law-abiding citizens on the
theory that such repression will tend
to curb crime.
Kill the spirit of the Fourth OF July
and remove the right Of private citl-
zens to own fire arms and you smother
American traditions and cripple our
nations first line of defense. A few
generations of such breeding and you
have developed people who do not
know our motives, the courage and the
perseverance which actuated the
fathers of our country to found land
for the free.
Our problem is how to meet chang
ing conditions and at the same time
not kill the spirit which lies behind
American traditions.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-16
was spending vacation

organization was spending a vacation
here.
He told Of the value of the tourist
in participating in the activities OF
service clubs and also said that Minne-
sofa business men had obtained many
profitable ideas from those who came
here from other states each year.
Speaking of the immigration pro-
gram of the association, Mr.. Hotaling
said that the tourist business greatly
stimulated the influx of new farmers
from other states. Many farmers who
have come here in recent years first
came as visitors and liked the state
so well that they decided to live here.
He told of the enlarged activities of
the association this year along agri-
cultural lines, saying that advertising
has been placed in farm magazines
and newspapers throughout the GEN.
trail part of the United States. He also
said that bill boards had been placed
at every entrance to Minnesota on
state highways designed to sell the
agricultural side of the state tc those
who visit here.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-16

ter L. Eisenach and Phil won the
state title. The former broke ninety
six birds and the latter, "a, 100 out of
200 shots. For this they were given
the Hamilton shield.
walter L. Eisenach broke 1876 birds
out possible 200 in the feature event
of the day, the sixteen yards events.
Fred G. Wiechmann also of this city
broke 1914 birds. Both shooters had
seventy-nine consecutive hits. In the
regular event Guy Deering of Colum-
bus and E. Ludington of Milwaukee
had a perfect score of 200 birds, and
in the shoot off the Milwaukee man
won the state championship. The per-
feet score is naturally the worlds re-
cord.
"Over 200 shooters participated in
the meet. Forty of them broke over
ninety-six per cent of the targets, a
feat that usually cops the state title.
I'm the two men team race, Eisenach
and Wiechmann missed eleven of 400
birds, which placed them third and
gave them a cup and goblets. r. Dick
son and H. Billet of Oconomowoc
were first, as the pair had only eight
misses.
According to the three Wausau re-
personalities at the state shoot, the
shooting Sunday was the best ever
done at the state meet. The Wausau
trio shot better at Milwaukee than
they have recorded.
"Wausau people will have a chance
to see the state JUNIOR champion in
action here August 10 when register
ed meet will be conducted by the
Hangar club, which is sure to attract
the best shooters in northern Wis
consin."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-16
SUCH LETTERS AS THIS
SOUND VERY SATISFACTORY.

Chicago, Aug. Is, 1929
Editor The Ely Miner:
Dear Sir-In 1928 spent three days
in Ely, Minnesota and was so i'm
pressed with the treatment that re-
ceived from the citizens Of that city
and the beauty of the surrounding
country that I could hardly wait for
my vacation to come this year and as
soon as I could I struck out for your
city.
Words cannot express my apprecia-
ton to the citizens of your up to date
city for the kind and courteous treat
ment that I received from them and
especially from Chief of Police Douglas
Nankervis. Motorcycle Policeman Jack
Poshek. Mr. John Gianotti member of
your Fire Dept. Mr.. w. A. Hanson
and MIR. I. w. West of the Fish and
Game Dept. at Winton. The above
named gentlemen went out of their
way to make my visit a pleasant one
and very well did they succeed.
The officials and Citizens of Ely may
well be proud of these men who re-
present the departments named and
the Officials of the great and beautiful
State of Minnesota are TO be congratu-
lated on having such representatives
as Mr.. Hanson and West in their en-
ploy.
It sure has been a great pleasure to
visit your city and I am anxiously
waiting for my vacation next summer
so I can again renew acquaintance
with these men and your citizens.
am an ardent booster for Ely and have
a party of eight coming up the LAST
of this month and no doubt next sum-
mer you will find quite few Chicago
ans up there. It is quite distance
from Chicago but it surely is worth
the trip and anyone who has ever
went there for a vacation will never
want to go any place else. Again
thanking your Citizens, City and State
officials for their kind and courteous
treatment I am,
Sincerely Yours,
CHARLES E. AZNOE
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-16
HIGHWAY PATROLMEN
GET BANK ROBBERS.

Minnesota's new state highway
patrol demonstrated its usefulness last
Friday when Earle Brown, chief Of
the motor patrol, and Patrolman L. A.
Auspos captured three bandits who
had robbed the First National bank
of Elk River. Brown was travelling
on T. H, No. 8 and had stopped to
talk to Auspos, who lives at Elk River,
when they received the report of the
robbery They started in pursuit Of
the bandits Immediately. The pur-
suit ended In the capture of the ban
dts near Zimmerman, less than two
hours after the robbery.
Capturing bank robbers, however,
will not be regular duty of the high
way patrolmen, according to G. M
Babcock, head of the State Highway
department. The law creating the
highway patrol limits their powers as
peace officers to the enforcement of
the laws relating to the use and
operation of motor and other vehicles
on the trunk highways In pursuing
bank robbers, Mr.. Brown and Mr.. Aus
pos were acting in the capacity of pri-
vate citizens. Under the general law
any private citizen not only has power
but it is his duty to aid in the appre-
hension of persons known to be guilty
of felony.
"The main purpose Of the highway
patrol is to keep traffic moving safely
on the highways says Mr.. Babcock.
I'm this case they simply happened
to be there at the right time and per-
formed an incidental duty in an
efficient manner"