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The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
DEATH DRIVER LOSES
MOtOrist Under One to Ten Year
Sentence Denied New Trial.
BIZ Times SDccidI

BU Times SDCCidl
MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. 7-Eldon
Downs, indianapolis telephone line
man, faces a term of from one to
ten years in the state reformatory
for involuntary manSlaughter.
Downs, convicted recently by a
jury here of being responsible for
'the death of Charles Strait, who
was killed in an automobile acci-
dent on Aug. 3, was refused a new
trial by Judge L. A Guthrie.
Counsel for Downs asserted his
Imprisonment would be a miscar-
riage OF justice, inasmuch as he had
never before been in trouble, but the
plea failed to move the court.
An appeal will be taken to the
Indiana supreme court.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
Love Suit for $4,000

tNUtJIWI
MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. Suit for
S26, ,553.64 has been filed in Della
ware circuit court by Watt Smith
against Mrs. Hazel Green, Smith,
who previously had sued for divorce
from Mrs. Eva Smith, charges Mrs.
Green destroyed his wife's affection
for him and took $6,553.64 from the
Smith home. The remaining 10000
asked in the suit is claimed as dam
ages for alienation of affections.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
THOUSANDS OF FISH DIE
IN EXCAVATION HOLES
Traps Near Columbus Reported TO
State Officials.

BIZ Times Special
COLUMBUS, Ind, Dec. Holes
left after removal Of earth used in
road construction near here form
traps in which thousands of fish
have died, according to report to
the state department of conserva-
ton by L. j. Lehman, managing di-
rector of the Columbus Chamber of
Commerce.
Weeds hid the holes and only
within the last few days was the
extent of the fish destruction re-
vealed. Some of the dead fish were
ten to twelve inches long, but most
were minnowS.
Overflow water from streams car
ry the fish into the holes from which
they cannot escape. 1t has been
suggested that drainage of the ex-
cavation by tiling to the streams
would permit return of the fish.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
I Am the Fox. Ha! HaP
Reads Card of Burglar

were chased into the police
chiefs home by man with a
black mask.
This is not a schoolboy trick"
Detective Chief Heneisen de-
cIared. "a strong man, proba-
bly, demented one, was the
burglar, for he has smashed
down windows and doors in nu-
merous cases to gain admission
to the buildings"
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
CHIVALRY BY BANDITS
Woman's Money and Jewelry I'm
mOIested While Fiance is Robbed.

BW Times special
ANDERSON. Ind, Dec. Two
bandits who held up Adrian Brod-
erick. factory employe, and his
f1ance, Dorothy Stages, were at least
chivalrouS.
Broderick was robbed of 50 and
Il $50 note which the bandits ap-
parently believed was a check, but
they did not moleSt a purse in
which Miss Stagg carried money
and jewelry. The holdup occurred
within two blocks of an alley where
Harry II. Vie, secretary of the
Electrical Workers Union, was
robbed of S97.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
BIZ United Press

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec. T.
IL A thief who leaves a calling
card with the words 81 am the
Fox, Ha! Hal" is being hunted
by Evansville police. He has
been breaking into school build
ings, and after stealing various
articles, destroys property of
more value than the loot.
School children report they
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
HONOR WON AT |. u.
Logansport Students Name to Be
Placed on Fraternity Plaque.

BH Times SDecidG
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Dec. T.
The eighth name on the scholarship
plaque of Beta Gamma Sigma
honorary commerce fraternity, in
the Office of Dean w. A. Rawles of
the Indiana university commerce
school, will be that of Eugene Den
ham, Logansport, junior in the
school. Each year the fraternity
selects three juior students with the
highest scholastic average for the
two years pre-commerce work and
gives them a competitive examina-
ton in economics and accounting,
to determine the most eligible.
According to Professor Fred L.
Chew, Denham ranked highest in
the examination. He competed with
Charles De Bruler, Indianapolis, and
! George I. Murphy, Wabash.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
Man Asks Farms Return

RU Times Special
ANDERSON, Ind, Dec. Mrs.
Aultie H. Hillock, Indianapolis, is
defendant in suit in superior court
by Elihu GreenIee, "a, Green town
ship farmer, who seeks title to a
twenty-acre farm. Greenlee alleges
he decided the farm to Mrs. Hillock,
his grandniece, on her promise to
provide a home for him the remain
der of his life. The transfer was
made in February, soon after which
he alleges he was ousted from the
home.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
Plaintiff Loses Suit

NOBLESVILLE, Ind, Dec. 7. -
Following a trial of three days. the
jury returned a verdict for the de-
fendant in the case of Phillip Cohen
against Marshall Carybill, brought
here on a change of venue from
Marion county. The plaintiff was
struck by an automobile driven by
the defendant on the streets of
Indianapolis more than a year ago.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
Mother of Three Kills Self

BIZ Times Special
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Dec. T.
Mrs. Ruth Bauer, 30, mother of
three small children, committed
suicide by inhaling gas, leaving a
note that she would be better off
dead" No motive for the suicide has
been advanced.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
SCHOOL PLIGHT
IN SHORTAGE OF
FUNDS DEPICTED
Unpaid Teachers Salaries
and Other Debts Cited
at Bloomington.

BIZ Tjmcs SDeciGi
BLOOMINGTON. Ind, Dec. T.
Recent developments in the fight
20 prevent the state aid schools in
Monroe and other Indiana counties
; from closing Jan. l because of lack
Of funds are revealed by w. V.
Payne, Monroe county superintend-
ent, who says only $50 has been
paid thus far this year to each of
the county teachers as Sd Gry.
Not only are we unable 20 ray
the teachers wages, but we are ull'
able to meet such expenses as coal
bills, book accounts and salaries for
school bus drivers. Recently book
salesman came here for informa-
ton as to whom to see at the vari-
Gus schools for book orders and l
had TO tell her that none of the
trustees had money enough to make
Uecessary purchases" Payne said.
Officials to Meet
r meeting of SuperintendentS in
R1 counties where state aid schools
sre maintained will be held Friday
at SchoalS to determine what steps
will be taken to meet the situation.
Unless money is provided all such
schools will have to close their doors
Jan. /, it was said. In this event 200
schools of the state will be affected.
In Monroe county ten Of twelve
schools are demanding state aid.
With the closing of the doors ll2
teachers here will be without en-
ployment and 1900 pupils dismissed.
AT present I estimate that the
state aid schools in this county owe
approximately 100000 for expenses
thus far this year, last year and a
small amount left over from the
year before. In October We were
able to pay each of the teachers
approximately $50 for their work
this year. We hope to be able to
give them another small check the
latter part Of this month, but un-
less additional funds are furnished
we will be forced to stop the schools
next year." Payne asserts.
Special Session May Be Asked
Roy p. Wisehart, state superin-
tendent of schools, in conference
with Payne here, said the state is
doing all it can, but that all the
available funds bad ben used. AT the
meeting Friday a demand is expected
to be made for a special session Of
the legislature to provide funds. 1t
has also been suggested that bill
be introduced turning revenues from
the state inheritance tax over to the
school fund.
Payne, a leader in calling the
meeting, says he will prepare a re-
port showing exactly how much is
owed in each township to teach
ers and present it at the meeting.
Governor Harry Leslie will be
present.
Brown county schools are in a
desperate plight according to re-
ports from Nashville. 1t is said
that many of the teachers have not
been paid all of their last years
salaries and that all schools will be
forced to close unless aid is given.
Sixty-three teachers are employed
in the county. The state owes the
schools for 1927, 1928 and 1929 a
total of $41.01209.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
INSANITY INCREASE
SHOWN BY REPORT
81 Damages

BH lmeS GDCc1ut
GREENFIELD, Ind, Dec. Z.
"A jury in Hancock circuit
court here has awarded a judg-
ment of 81 to Mrs. Sarah E.
McCune in her suit for dam
ages against Homer Collins as
a result of injuries suffered in
an automobile accident four
years ago. The jury deliberated
about fourteen hours. AS the
judgment is less than SIS, Mrs.
McCune will be compelled to
pay costs of the trial.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
New Bus Line Planned

RW Times Special
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Dec. T.
AS soon as a road between Bloom
ington and Bloomfield is opened,
A. B. Griffith will begin operation
of his bus line between the cities.
His franchise to operate between
here and indianapolis has been pUy-
chased by the Greyhound Lines,
TY1p
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
Sixteen Smallpox Gases

BE- Times Special
BRUCEVILLE, Ind, Dec. six
teen persons here are i'll of small
pox. Several children are out of
school. Six members of one family
are among those i'll.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
Veteran of Two Wars Dies

BEDFORD, Ind, Dec. 7.-Funeral
services will be held Sunday for
Lark:n D. Smith, 81, veteran of the
Spanish-American and World wars,
who died at government hospital
in johnson City, Tenn. He had
been in military service for thirty
wears
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
Student ParaIyzed
R.v Times Special

SEENCASTLE, Ind, Dec. T.
Robert Wickersham, Monticello,
freshman in DePauw university, is
paralyzed from the chest down as
the. result of an injury suffered in
gymnasium work Physicians be-
leYe he has conclusion of the spine.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07
Movie Test for Children

BIZ Times Special
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Dec. IT,.
Amy Monniger and Jackie York,
each years old. win leave Monday
for Hollywood. CAL. for a motion
picture test. They are singers and
The Indianapolis times., 1929-12-07

2V TtVtcs SDectal
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Dec. T.
The Indiana University Union board
was represented by its president,
Franklin K Mullin, Rushyille, at
the tenth annual meeting of tn As
sociation of College and University
un1oos, which closed today at Mad
isoi Wis, after three-day session.
During the meeting the Union
building of the University of Wis
consin, one of the finest in the
country, was inspected by delegates,
who attended from all parts of the
United States
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03
c. N. c. POSTS
net EARNINGS
Nine Months Figures Of
Present Year Indicate
Decline

The following announcement was
made from the office Of Alfred p
Sloan, Jr- President, General Motors
Corporation.
Net earnings OF General Motors
corporation including equities in
tne undivided profits Of subsidiary
and affiliated companies not con-
soiidateG for the nine months end
eu september 30. 1929, amounted
70 S222. s4s,s3 This compares with
$z4O,534,el3 for the corresponding
period q year ago. After deduct
ing dividends on preferred and de-
Denture stock amounting to $685.
zoo there remains S2l5, 1872. 135. being
the amount earned on the common
snares outstanding. This Is euui-
valent to $4.S6 per share on the
common stock as compared with
S5-37 per share for the first nine
months of 1928 calculated on a
comparable basis.
Earnings for the third quarter.
including equities. totalled s709S8O25
as compared with S79,266.639 for the
third quarter of last year. After
decucting dividends on preferred
and debenture stock amounting to
S2.352,36 there remains s6S635. 66i
applicable to the common stock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03

Point Morgan's Point was award
ed at $22.725.
The Texas legislature in 1870, by
resolution, requested the federal
government TO improve the channels
at Galveston and other coast ports.
And Houston during the bitter
struggle was not without her ene-
mics But there we're those who
paid tribute to the ~enterprise NJ
HouStonians. A newspaper printed
az ColuE=oia. Texas, on the Brazos
river, In 1857 said:
The history Of San Felipe. We
laSco, San Luis and Columbia cali
on p Brazos river shows that situ-
Q Is no guarantee OF future great
ness. They were all well situated
their owners lacked enterprise. Com
pare Columbia to Houston. The one
situated at the head OF tide water
Oh the largest river in the state. the
center Of the richest planting res
tion OF the world-Houston on a
shallow bayou, naturally incapable
OF navigation TO any extent. r.
rounded by post oak. pine barrens
and Doggy prairies-one has all the
advantages OF situation, the other
an energetic people,"
Build Railroads
During the long struggle for a
ship channel. the pioneer citizens
Of Houston also were devoting their
energies to construction OF railroads
TO reach out into the state and pro-
vide distribution from the proposed
harbor.
The Texas Transportation Com
pany was incorporated by the legis-
lature in 1866 for the purpose OF
building a railroad from Houston
to Clinton, one mile down the bay
on below Harrisburg. The road
after a long struggle was built and
later was acquired FOR debt BY Chas
Morgan. founder OF the present
Morgan steamship line. John r
Brady the first president Of the
transportation company. in 1867
went to New York for the purpose
Of seeking to finance his railroad
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03
He sought 70 SEN sl5OOOO Of stock

He sought To sell $l5O,OOO OF stock
and to borrow up to the same
amount During his efforts in New
York he received a letter from w,
p. Hamblen, which reveals the dis
couragement which had settled over
those who had been striving for SC
long to build a city and q seaport.
After speaking OF a plan to ex-
change stock in the ship channel
proposal for stock in the railroad he
writes:
Il tell you this city is sorely In
need OF men. There is no doubt but
that she Is dwindling into a one
horse concern"
Efforts Seem 10 Fail
After long months Of effort, some
money was raised and the railroad
to Clinton was not built, but even
the steamer did not come to Hous-
ton.
For several years during the
period Of reconstruction in the
South the port project was almost
abandoned. There were bitter dis
appointments and disbursements
in the ensuing years.
Many projects intended to give
Houston a ship channel were tried
in the intervening years, including
establishment of a port at Atkinson
Isle with a channel and slips TO &C.
commodate light draft steamers
but no real progress was maCe un-
til about 1899.
During this time a channel which
would accommodate small steamers
as far up the bayou as Clinton
had been dredged by Commodore
Charles Morgan and in 1892 his es-
tate was reimbursed by the United
State government. receiving S92. 316.-
85. on Sept. %. 1876 an ocean
steamship. the Clinton. docked al
Clinton and unloaded 60 carloads OF
freight, a full cargo for the small
vessel.
u. s. Takes a Hand
But this success was short lived.
However. the Morgan Line now has
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03

fireproof docks and storage SHEDS
at the site where the Clinton tied
up.
Citizens OF Houston had beer
striving to interest the federal gov
eminent for many years and finally
in 1871 secured a survey by the
United States engineers. June 10
1872, congress authorized "the i'm
provement OF Red Fish Bar In Gal
weston bay, Texas. and a channel
from IA TO 10 feet across that reel
was completed In 1872.
The project for q channel Is feet
deep from the foot Of main street
in Houston to Bolivar Roads In
Galveston Bay was approved by
Congress March 3, 1899, and amend
ed Feb. 20, 1900.
Under this project a channel was
dredged from Bolivar Roads 70
Harrisburg is and q half feet deep,
with cuts through Irish, Clinton and
Harrisburg bends.
sim No Steamers
But the battle still was not won,
Men interested In securing world
trade for Houston through n deep
water ship channel found they ac-
tually did not have anything more
than before the government adopt
ed the project.
Steamers did not come 20 Harris
burg up the channel.
This experience taught us thai
IL feet is sufficient depth for barge
traffic and that any thing over thai
and under Is feet Is dredged at un-
necessary expenses" Capt CrottN
said.
Captain Crotty during the early
years of the government work wa:
a United States engineer stationed
at Galveston and was instrumental
in making the early surveys.
Note.-Another article to appear
in The Herald soon will tell how
Houston finally secured Is feet OF
water to her present turning basin
and immediately began to enjoy a
part OF the world traffic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03
ThIs Is Equivalent 70 sl.5s per

This Is equivalent to sl.5S per
share on the common stock as COM
pared with SLIT per share for the
corresponding quarter Of 1928 cal
culated on q comparable basis.
For the nine months ended
September 80, retail sales by Cen
eraI Motors dealers TO users were
1881 $50 cars compared with 1876
708 cars in the corresponding period
Of 1923. General Motor sales 10
dealers for the nine mnoths totaled
1875, 1854 cars compared with 1906
902 cars for the first nine months
Of 1928. Cash, United States Govern
ment and other marketable Sc
curities, at September So 1929
amounted to sls7. 653, 07S. Net work
ing capital at September 80, 1929
amounted TO 1921 ,090,612 compared
with s295, 1888. 304 at December 81,
1923.
Detailed statement win be for
warded to stockholders in due
course"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03
DODGE ENGINE
DRIVES FERRY
Motor I'm Car Driven $4,000
Miles Transplanted to
Big Boat

What can you do with an auto
mobile engine that refuses TO quit
after twelve years or more OF SER
vice?
Officials Of Dodge Brothers are
constantly being advised by owners
over the country that their u
gines are good as new. and only
the stylish lines and designs adj
vantages Of Mono-piece bodies or
the mechanical features Of the pre-
sent Dodge line prompt them 70
part with their old cars
Out In Shelton. Washington, has
come the report OF a new use Tor
one Of these veteran Dodge uower
plants. A 1917 Dodge Brothers en-
CINE, which had already driven a car
1B3. 900 miles. was transplanted In "a
boat. and used to propel this boat
in ferry service between Shelton
and Harskine Island, twelve miles
from the mainland. In graduating
from land TO water. the Dodge en-
CINE pulls like a steam turbine. and
IL drives q boat that carries eight
automobiles at one time.
lie operator Ol tie Terry Au1c OC-
signed an unusual craft for his
Dodge engine TO drive. the boat be-
ing constructed out of five large
! cedar logs, spaced four feet apart
AMI decked over with planking at a
safe height above water. In the
center of this boat Is mounted the
sturdy engine, connected by direct
drive to the propeller. The fea-
lures OF the boats performance are
its speed and safety. for a. the
owner says. who ever heard OF
five cedar logs and q lot Of planks
sinking?"
Many Dodge engines have given
dependable and economical SER
vice in weird roles outside the orr
ginal car. In the northwest tim
Der country, several have been used
to operate saw mills. Farmers
have advised the factory that they
have Dodge engines pumping water.
cutting wood or running a small
machine shop on their farms. In
Australia. a Dodge engine. already
many years old. furnishes the DOW
er 70 shear sheep. In Colorado. a
Dodge engine Is used 70 generate
electricity for lighting a mine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03

Continued From Page One.)
ening the same. and through the
waters. connecting the bayou with
the gulf at Bolivar channel" This
was authorized at the constitution
al convention in 1859, and the
company was formally incorporat-
ed by the legislature July 20. 1870.
This company maj some progress
on Strengthening out the bayou
to Morgan's Point"
State Gave Aid
Efforts to provide a deep water
channel 10 I sea was exerted In
many directions between 1887 and
1870. The State of Texas on Feb.
Z, 1888, appropriated $4,000 for the
improvement of Buffalo Bayou and
on April 7. 1857 contract for i'm
proving navigation over Choppers
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03

"Our religious affiliations are rep
resented and We are free 10 attend
as often or as little as cur con-
science dictates.
"Withal. there ARE I'D many Mr-
vantages that the Disadvantages
secrs to disappear"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03

us q visit. we have good roads,
both paved and dirt roads. cleo
tricity, radios, telephones and frigid-
aires. Our well water is pumped
IT'D by electricity. we have mod
ern bath rooms with hot and cold
water at q moments notice.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03

CONTINUED From Page One.)
trees has been found as yet, as they
seem to thrive with the care they
are given
Praises Social Life.
Social conditions are splendid"
the letter continues. "The people
are very friendly, ready to meet one
half way. They do not depend on
ceremony. Seldom a day passes
but a neighbor or newcomer pays
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03

80 Ramdrfur. es75: Ths Phmstnrs 1885, The Gomehy Wap9F
Thn Coups, eJgs; The Sport Coupe g66S+ re ~a@@s
s67s; IRE Imperial Sedan, $685. Iho Ssd@n Dshy@y Ssss5
- onfvl. ss6s: IK-Ton Truckl(chaasis With cao1 So7"-
All prices 4. o. b. factory Flint Mehfsan-
r~n-4r, the delivered Price mn well as she Hst W- % 90 ree -
------v Automobile values Chevrolet delivered prices inriMnm
NV authcrired charges for E-Shr and delivery. nnd rhe ehIHrh@
any additional accessories @ Hn@nsn emo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03
HOUSTON FIGHT

Continued From Page one.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03
WANTS JEWISH

CONTINUED From Page one.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-14
City Mgr. Adam r. Johnson

eow is picture of the first hangar and Of the fuel storage and fire station building The b.
wind SOCK a part of the modern equipment can be- seem in this picture
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-14

remuneration, are here to make a thorough
study Of the Brownsville airport before max
ing expenditures for their own project 49,. The
Brownsville Herald, on behalf Of the people Of
the Valley, welcomes these distinguished visit
Ors today and urges them to prOlOng their visit
and tarry with the good people Of the Valley
long enough to inspect our other administra-
tive buildings, see our citrus and truck indus
try and enjoy the hospitality Of our people.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-14
Here to Inspect the Finest Airport in the Southwest
THE BROWNSVILLE AIRPORT

The Brownsville Herald, Valley newspaper,
takes this opportunity to welcome Mayor Nc
Fadden and other officials Of the Capital City
Of Texas, who are our guests today, coming to
Brownsville especially to inspect the finest
equipped airport in the Southwest -. Austin is
going to build an airport and its efficient, civic
interested officials, who are giving their time
to administration Of city hall affairs, without