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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-16
HOOVER WILL
NAME: EXPERTS
FOR DRY QUIZ
Committee to Be Appointed
Soon After He Takes
Office.
GIVES SENATOR'S VIEWS
Tenth Year of Prohibition
Opens as One OF Chief
U. S. Problems.
GIVES SENATOR'S VIEWS

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Federal
prohibition entered it's tenth year
today with the problem of its en-
forcemert engaging the attention of
President-Elect Hoover as one of TIE
most complex problems before him.
Coinciding with the ninth birth
day of federal prohibition Hoover
announced to senatorial wet and dry
leaders that he would appoint an
impartial commission of experts to
begin a thorough survey of prohibi-
ton enforcement conditions soon
after he takes Office.
He informed Senators Edge (wet,
N. j. and Jones (dry, Wash) his
plan is for, investigation not only
into enforcement of prohibition and
grave abuses which he has recog-
nized in enforcement, but also for an
inquiry into the fundamentals Of the
Volstead act itself.
One Proposal Dropped
The investigation also will go into
the relations if any of disrespect
for the prohibition law with the
general attitude toward law en-
forcement in the country.
The senators explained they had
suggested to Hoover that a pending
compromise resolution providing for
an impartial commission Of nine
members appointed by the Presi-
dent be named to investigate the
prohibition problem, be dropped.
The ninth anniversary also found
Senator Harris, Dem., Ga.) at
tempting to obtain appropriation of
an additional $25,000,000 for en-
forcement and Secretary of Treas
ury Mellon, who is charged with the
task resisting the move and sup
ported in his stand by F. Scott Nc
Bride general superintendent of
the Anti-Saloon League.
Mellon takes the position that it
would be an extrayagant use of pub
lie funds to appropriate more money
for enforcement since the courts
now are unable to deal with the
cases resulting from the present en-
forcement methods.
Supports Mcbride
Mcbride feels that more and more
state authorities must take over the
actual police work in connection
with enforcement. This would per-
NIT the federal government to con-
centrate upon checking the chief
source of supply, which include
smuggling and diversion of indus
trial alcohol.
Although he had made no official
statement, Hoover is known to sup
port this view of enforcement.
Meantime, an overhauling of the
entire enforcement machine is i'm
minent.
Treasury officials said coast guard
authorities had been ordered to re-
port the adequacy of their equip
ment and personnel and attention
is to be paid to the strength of land
operatives.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-16

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-The
IN White Star liner Majestic
docked today, fifteen hours late,
after having encountered last
Monday one of the worst storms
of the winter on the Atlantic
ocean.
One man was killed. many in
jured Slightly and heavy steel fit
tings of the big liner broken and
twisted. A huge wave. which pas
sengers thought was a tidal wave.
followed closely by another. ripped
a hatch cover of and flooded the
third class compartments
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-16
GUEST AT WHITE HOUSE

Senator Arthur Robinson Among
Twenty-one at Breakfast.
BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator
Arthur Robinson of Indiana, was
one of twenty-one senators who
we're guests of President Coolidge at
the third White House breakfast
within the past week, today. Nine
teen of the senators were Demo-
Gratis. Robinson and Senator Green
Of Vermont, were the only Repub-
licans attending this mornings
breakfast.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-16
AUTO PLANT SPEEDS UP
Auburn Output to Be Increased to
200 Cars Daily.

BIZ United Press
CONNERSVILLE, Ind, Jan. is.
Production has been started at
the plant of the Auburn Automobile
Company here.
officials of the company an
nounced that the daily output OF
cars would be increased to about
200 within the next three months.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-16
POISON SOLD TO BOY;
AWARD $4,000 DAMAGES
Jury Holds Drug Store Responsible
for Mans Death.

A jury in superior court today
awarded Mrs. Mary G. Wray, 1913
Olive street, damages of $4,000
against the Riesbeck Drug Com
pany, 1868 Virginia avenue.
The jury held the drug company
liable for selling carbolic acid to
Russell Wray, 8, son Of Norman E.
and Mrs. Wray. The father, Nor
man, took the acid from his son
and drank it, resulting in his death.
The jury upheld the assertions Of
plaintiff attorneys that the drug
company should be liable for sell
ing carbolic acid to q minor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-16
CITY ROADS HAZARDOUS
Highways Southwest Of Indianapo-
lis Hold Peril From SIeet.


lis Hold Peril From SIeet.
A telegram received by the state
highway department today from
maintenance engineers stats that
all roads southwest of Indianapolis
are covered with sleet. A slow rain,
freezing as fast as it fell. was max
ing roads hazardous.
Ice in White river has closed the
ferry operating on Road 81 be-
tween Petersburg and vincennes.
It is likely to be closed for two days
or more. according to the report.
The maintenance department is
spreading gravel and cinders on
bills and most hazardous places.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-16
BANKER Is SLAIN;
SUSPECT BANDITS
MURDER TRIAL OPENS
Harry Prather Accused of Staying
Man at Ecundhouse.

Man at KcundhOuse.
Harry Prather, %, Of 1448 Fletcher
avenue, went on trial today in Grim
inal court before Special Judge
Frank Symmes for the alleged mur-
der of William SCOOTER, SO, Dolly
Madison apartments, whom Prather
is alleged to have beaten to death
with a sledge handle at the Big
Four roundhouse, Feb. 3, 1927.
A jury was expected to be COM
pleted this afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
MATAMOROS
TO Aid PLAN
FOR AIRPORT
Establishment Inter-
national Zone Re-
commended to Fa-
cilitate Air Traffic

Establishment OF an international
zone at the Brownsville airport to
facilitate inspection and clearing Of
mail. passenger and express planes
will be recommended to the Mexican
government by Matamoros federal,
military and civic authorities,
The suggestion that both the Unit
ed States and Mexico agree upon an
international zone at the airport was
made by Leopoldo Verdugo head Of
the Mexican customs department for
the Matamoros district, following
an inspection Of the airport Tuesday
afternoon by a number of officials.
who were guests Of a special commit
tee Of the Brownsville Chamber Of
Commerce.
Full cooperation in materializing
plans for an international airport
was assured by the Matamoros lead
ers. They expressed the view that
the international mail service was a
a proposition in which Brownsville
and Matamoros have n mutual inter-
est; that the Brownsville airport
would be equipped TO handle the
service in a very efficient manner.
and that il would be TO the interests
Of both cities to promote interna-
Continued on page five.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
Smith TO Be
ON RADIO9:3O
Subject of Talk Over
Chain Held Secret
By Dem Leader

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-(Pp-Alfred
<. Smith will address the nation to-
night over a coast to coast radio
hook-up.
Subject Of his discourse Will not
be revealed until he faces the micro
phone. Even democratic leaders, in
GLIDING Chairman John J. Raskob
and Governor Franklin ID. Roosevelt,
professed ignorance of the topic on
which their party's recent president
ial candidate would speak.
Governor Roosevelt indicated that
by virtue Of Mr.. Smiths position rs
the titular head Of the party. it was
his privilege to make the radio ad-
dress without consulting party lead
ers regarding its subject matter.
The speech will be begun at $50
p. N. eastern standard time (7:30
central time) and will be broadcast
over a chain of 80 stations linked
with WEAy OF the National Broad
casting company
Texas stations include WFAA, Dali
las; kPRC, Houston; WoAI, San
Antonio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
Second Victim
Of Bale Fight
Dies In Hospital

HARLINGEN. Jan. l6.-Igracio
SaldAna. who IN believed 10 have
been shot unintentionally following
a gun battle nc "a baile about five
miles from Los IEdios Saturday
night. died at the Mercy hospital
here Monday night nc III o'clock.
Saldana was shot a few minutes
after mn affray in which Manuel
Pena was slain and the latter's two
brothers, Benito and Nestor, SER
iousiy wounded.
According 20 versions OF the af-
fair received here, Saldana was in
q car following the wounded men 90
a hospital and bumped into the
track conveying the wounded men.
A shot was fired. penetrating the
windshield Of S6ldana's car and
striking him I'm the mouth. The
bullet ranged downward, penetrating
the left lung.
The other men wounded IN the
affrhy were reported recovering.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
HOOVER WILL
DELVE into
DRYPROBLEM
To Appoint Commits
sion to Investigate
Violations, Court
Procedure

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-(Fp-
President-elect Hoover is to appoint
special commission soon after
March to investigate prohibition
and general law violations as well as
court procedure and TO make recon-
mendations looking to improvement
Of the whole situation.
This developed today after a con-
ference between Mr.. Hoover and
Senator Jones Of Washington, and
edge Of New Jersey, respective leaders
of the senate dry and wet forces, who
advised the next president Of their
decision to abandon their resolutions
to authorize a prohibition inquiry.
The senators said Mr.. Hoover
agreed with them that legislation was
unnecessary at this time and that
all that would be required in any
event would be a measure appropri-
ating money for the expenses OF the
commission. This would be offered
at the special session or the new con-
Continued on Page Five.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
GUILTY PLEA
OF ALDRIDCE
BIG SURPRISE
Attorneys Introducing
Evidence Against
Dallas Youth When
Plea Is Entered

DALLAS, Tex, Jan. 16.-
R)-Thomas Benjamin AL
bridge Unexpectedly plead
ed guilty here today to a
charge Of criminal assault
against for an attack on a
girl here Dec. 9.
Two days Of Aldridge's
trial were consumed in selec-
ton Of a jury, and defense
attorneys had indicated "a
plea OF mot guilty" would
be entered. their client of
fering an alibi as his defense.
Surprised, state attorneys began
introducing evidence connecting AID
ridge with the attack on the 17-ycar-
old girl, one Of three Of the same
age who were taken from their
escorts and attacked on a lonely
road near Dallas.
Lee Roy Merriman. also facing
three charges of criminal assault
and two OF robbery with firearms,
for the kidnapping of the girls, is To
20 &c trial Monday.
Relatives Of the accused man, in-
clnding his wife, have indicated they
will come to his defense. His wife
has sat- near him In the courtroom
the last two days while the jury was
being selected. Only one member
Of special venire or ESQ remained
when the panel was completed yes
terday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
LITTLE HOPE
FOR BABY OF
San BENITO
Swift Flight Across
Texas By Doctor
Grandfather May
Have Been Futile

SAN BENITO, Jan. 16.-Little
hope was held out today for the re-
covery Of Perry Harriston, Jr., age
one, whose grandfather. DIR. John
Warnell of Blum, Texas, rushed
across Texas in an airplane yester-
day from Fort Worth In an effort to
save the child's life.
The little boy has double pneu-
monia, and was in a critical condition
today, weakening rapidly, according
to relatives.
DR. Warncll arrived about $3.50
yesterday afternoon in a single
motor monoplane, making a fast trip
from Fort Worth in five and a half
hours
The plane landed on an open space
just back Of the old San Benito horse
racing track, where n canvas was
spread as a signal, and other prep
arations made by tho child's father.
assisted BY J. r.. Bell. The landing
was made without difficulty.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
Northcott Would
Quiz Nephew; His
Attorney Objects

RIVERSIDE, Calf. Jan. 16.--t4i-
A dispute between Gordon Stewart
Northcott and one Of his attorneys
Norbert Savay. over Northcott's de-
nand that he be allowed 70 conduct
his own defense in his trial here on
charges Of staying three boys, threat
ened today to held up the case.
Northcott insisted at yesterdays
session he was going to cross exam
inc his 15-year-old nephew, Sanford
Clark. chief witness for the prosecn-
ton. on Sanford's story Of the al
legged murders at the Northcott
ranch here.
Last night Northeott had q long
conference with his attorneys, ut the
close Of which Savay said the ac-
mused youth wished TO retain him ms
counsel but At the same time desired
to quiz young Clark and perhaps
ether witnesses Savay indicated
such q proposition was unsatisfac-
tory TO him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
LEPERS CURED;
NO PLACE TO
GO; WILL STAY

CARVILLE, La, Jan. 16.-lPp-
Because there appears no one in
terested in aiding them to start
life anew after years at the Ma
tional Lepers' hospital here, two
women pronounced cured Of lep-
rosy and able 70 leave the institu-
tion, probably will remain rs vol
untary patients.
The women are a 70-year-old
native of Louisiana and a %
year-oid Mississippian.
All relatives of the aged pa
tient have died during her 25
years of treatment, while the
younger woman expressed a de-
sire to remain with her mother
who came here with the same dis
ease five years ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
SENATE BILL
HITS HIDALCO,
AUTHOR
McFarlane of Graham
Says Measure De-
signed To Prevent
Refunding Issue

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. 16.-
R)-A bill prohibiting a
county commissioners court
from issuing warrants or re-
funding bonds to take up
warrants without a vote of
the people was introduced
in the senate today by Sen
ator McFarlane Of Graham.
Members of the citizens
party Of Hidalgo county had
claimed that authority to is
sue refunding bonds to re-
tire several million dollars
worth of warrants would be
sought Of the 41st legisla-
ture so that the commission
ers court might issue more
warrants.
Senator Oliver G. Cunningham OF
Abilene proposed an election on a
Continued on Page Five.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
CHINESE ship
GOES ON ROCK;
Save ONLY q
Steamer | Day Out Of
Swatow Battled a
Heavy Storm; Only
One Boat Launched

HONKONG, Jan. 16.-(P1-More
than 800 lives apparently were lost
today in the sinking Of the Chinese
steamer Hsinwah.
The vessel sank a few minutes
after striking a rock off Waglan.
Only % survivors ere known TO
have been picked up. One survivor
said that the vessel carried 800
Chinese passengers and most Of the
crew down with her.
The survivor said the vessel, own
ed by the Chinese Merchants Naviga-
ton company. left Swatow yester-
day and encountered heavy seas and
a strong wind. At $40 a. m. today
the ship struck a rock and filled
rapidly with water.
1t was believed only one life boat
was launched. In this were n boat
Continued on page five)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
Writer of NetU Herald
Story Is Business Man

works Sunday Morning Breakfast"
is a Sunday feature by Fulkerscn,
involving a man and his wife OF 10
and their two children or q, in an
endeavor 70 contrast the young peo-
pie OF this generation with the
young people Of a generation previ-
GUS, and showing that they are not
more wicked but simply more frank.
These are Rec Fulkerson's newspaper
features.
Editorial Writer
In addition TO these, he is the
editorial writer Of the Kiwanis Maga-
zine, which goes 10 q hundred thou
sand business men in the United
States and Canada Through these
pages. Mr.. Fulkerson teaches the
philosophy that the besettinF sin of
our present day civilization is grub
bing for dollars, md I'm 40 doing
tCorinred on page ffve)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
BOAT NEARLY
ENTERS HOME
ON CHANNEL

PORT ARTHUR, Jan. 15.-(Pl-
During the heavy fog which pre-
vailed along the ship channel TO
Beaumont yesterday. the good
ship Astra, while slowly seeking
her way to the open seas, decided
to 20 on a little sightseeing tour.
She probably chose a new brick
home. just opened for inspection
in Delmar for her first stop. She
landed on the shore about ten
feet from the garage of this
new home. The bow Of the ship
swung around to the lake shore
and became firmly wedged cross
wise in the channel.
IL was necessary for the COM
bined efforts Of three tugs 70
remove the ship from its strand
ed position after several hours
of effort.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16

Roe Fulkerson, author Of Passed
Up" the new serial story to start
In The Herald Thursday. Is southern
born, and a washingtOnian (I. c.
BY adoption. The first 70 years OF
his active life were spent as a bus
mess man, and during the latter part
of these years he did some writing
for business journals. and then re-
tired and took up writing as an ayo-
catioa rather than an occupation.
Newspaper Features
Every day for more than l6 years
Roe Fulkerson has written one news
paper feature, entitled "Andrew and
Imogene,D which In "a half-humorous
dialogue between q man and his wife.
For 10 years he has written the
"HoteI Steaographer," q daily mono
logue by her. directed nj the house
detective Of the hotel In which she
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
Girl
INMATE DEATH
AFTER shot
Twilight Sleep Alleg-
ed to Have Been Civ
en- Women Captured
In Arizona

ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. Jan. 16.-
GA cOroner's jury here has open
ed an investigation into the death
Of Helen Haskew, IS, of Portales, at
the New Mexico Girls Welfare
Home, allegedly after an injection Of
twilight sleep" said to have been
given to six girls who had been
captured after escaping from the
institution.
Fay Graves, one OF the six, charg-
cd they had all been given the injec-
tion after they were returned to
the home aad they were then placed
in solitary confinement on a bread
and water diet. Other companions
Of Miss Haskew said she had seem
ed in good health when they were
captured last Friday, but that all
Continued on Page Five.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
SENATE CONFIRMS ALL
MOODY APPOINTMENTS

AUSTIN, Jan. 16.-tP1-The SEN
ate In u brief executive session to-
day confirmed the 103 recess APP
pointments OF Governor Dan Moody.
Among the selections confirmed
was that Of G. &. Clark. reappointed
10 the water board, to whose imme-
date appointment some opposition
had been expected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
5000. 600 DEAL

SHERMAN. Tex, Jan. 16.-tPp-A
$1,000. 900 consideration Is involved
in the transfer OF oil lands from the
Fleming Oil company and the Flern-
ing and Kimbail company, Sherman
concerns. to the Moody corporation
Of Tulsa, Okla. The sale was con-
cluded yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16

THE CAMPAIGN to make Browns
Vile 100 per cent in the campaign
20 relieve the Valley Of all trees that
Continued on page five)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
TORN WING KILLS PILOT

TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 16.--tPj-Pi-
lot Ted Hay Of Toledo, was killed to-
day when a wing on the machine
tore as he was coming into the field.
His plane fell about 100 feet.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16

an al put IN, which will sell
them for you. Then you'll
have some spending money for
that football and other things
you want. Do It TO-DAY. Il
II is more convenient to phone.
our number is s. A courteous
clerk viii help you TO say ~just
the right things 70 bring
RESULTS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16

For Brownsville Hnd the Valley:
Cloudy and unsettled tonight and
Thursday. probably with rain: not
much change i'm Temperature
For East Texas: Cloudy tonight
and Thursday, probably with rain;
sliEhtly warmer I'm northwest and
north-ceEtral portions tonight, and
in southwest portions Thursday.
Light X, moderate northerly 10
easterly winds ON the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16

RIVER FORECAST
There will he nd material chanEa
in tho river during the next few
days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE
High and lcw tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow. under normal meteoroloEi.
cal conditions:
High ......... $50 a- M 8.35 p. nl.
Low ......... 2:53 q. m; 2:i4 p. m
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16
REMOVE SHOT
FROM BULLOCK
Matamoros Bullet Vic
tim Probably Will
Recover
A bullet, lodged against the skull
in the back Of the head, was removed
Through an emergency operation per-
formed Wednesday morning ut Mercy
hospital on Clarence II. Bullock. op-
orator Of the Old Matamoros hotel
Continued on Page Five.)
Boys

Ask Mother to let you sell Of those outrrown
toys stored down in the basement up in the attic
treycles toy trains, desks etewhich are no longer
needed Bring list Of them The Herald and have
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-16

MISCELLANEOUS DATA
sunset To-Day ---.-1-.#...#..-~ UaNl
Sunrise tomorrow ............. T.l1
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-17
WOMAN
INJURED

HARLINGEN. Sept. 16.-An I'M
identified woman lies in the hos
pital here critically injured as the
result OF an automobile accident at
$50 p. m. Sunday night on the
highway south Of Sebastian. and a
man. said 10 be named Chavez. Is
also being treated for cuts on his
head.
According TO Investigation OF
Traffic Officer Mackey GLADDEN.,
the a In which the injured per-
sons were riding was also occupied
by another man. who ran away i'm
mediately after the accident. Re-
ports indicated that the car ran of
the highway. then back across the
pavement. crashing into an auto
mobile driven by J. A. Holloway OF
Harrington. None OF the occupants
OF his al was injured.
Officers are seeking &c man who
escaped from the scene Of the acct
dent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-17
CARACCIDENT
NEARLAFERIA
MAY BEFATAL
Youths Arm Crushed;
Try to Identify Wo-
man Br To
Harlingen Hospital

RAYMONDVILLE. Sept. i6.-In-
ternal injuries suffered when the
car in which she was riding Satur-
day night with three other young
people overturned on the highway
near la Feria. may prove fatal to
Miss Fay Galloway. is. daughter Of
MI. and Mrs. Lee Galloway. at
tending physicians at the Harlin-
gen hospital have declared.
Raymond CLANCY. ~, Is also in
the Harlingen hospital with his
right arm broken in two places
and four inches of bone crushed in
his elbow. CLANCY had just taken
his arm from a sling last week.
after II had been broken as he
cranked a car. and 1t Is possible
that the new injuries may necsssi-
tate removing il.
Rollan Penny OF San Perlita and
Mary Archibald, residing east OF
here, were other occupants of the
car. who escaped uninjured in the
crash.
After the injured youth and girl
were rushed to the hospital. inves-
tigation disclosed that the car
struck a mudpuddle. throwing
water into the eyes OF Penny. driv-
er OF the car. and binding him. The
car hit a bridge. overturned. and
was demolished. AS 1t was being
towed into Raymondville by a
wrecker, the car caught fire and
burned.