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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
OBJECTION TO
HOUSEACTION
TOBE PUSHED
Petition And Letter
Signed BY $50 De-
mand Resignation Of
Representative

Bearing a petition TO the legisls-
ture and an open letter to Repre-
sentative w. X. Montgomery said to
carry the signatures of 5,al0 ruali-
fled voters OF HidalRo county. q
party Of about 500 people In a cara
van OF io6 automobiles, headed by
Mayors ID. y. Kirgan OF Weslaco
and II. b. Freeland Of McAllsn, left
Hidalgo county Tuesday morning for
Austin.
The petition. which liz expected to
be presented 20 the lower house
Thursday, requests the legislature to
secure the ballots east me the No
sember election and make n thor
ough probe OF the election of Mont
gomery. The open letter, which A
addressed to Montgomery, calls upon
him to resign.
W. r. Montgomery, whose seat
was contested by Z. M. Smith Of
Edinburg. was recently seated By
the house by n vote OF 81 To 2l.
The petition alleges that tho sir-
natures attached thereto represent
majority or mil qualified voters
in Hidalgo county, i'm which lexs
than 10000 polls were issued last
year. Signatures were obtained BY
the precinct chairman Of the Hidslro
Good Government League, each pre-
cinct being accompanied by affi-
davits that the signatures are those
Of qualified voters within that pro-
cinct.
Mayors % Present Petition
a complete check Monday altar
noon at the headquarters of ths
Good Government League I'm Me-
Allen revealed that $50 signatures
had been secured. the various pre-
cincts showing the following: MEAL
len, 952: Weslaco, 1910. Mission,
259: Donna. Sos: Mercedes. l76;
Edinburg. 821; Pharr. 212; Panchita.
40; Alamo. 3S4; San Juan, 225; Hsr-
gill. 80: Edcouch. 22a.
The petition will be presented 10
the Legislature by Mayors I'D. ID. Kir-
gan OF Weslacc and W. VI. Frssland
Of McAllen. No announcement of
other plans were made, but II In
probable that a demonstration will
be organised al the state capital
Thursday or Friday.
Leaving Edinburg early Tuesday
morning. the caravan In due to ar-
rive st San Antonio late Tuesday
afternoon. where it will remain over
night, proceeding 10 Austin Wednss-
day. The original plans contain
plated presentation OF the petition
Wednesday afternoon, 10 In
doubtful II IL can be brought before
the legislature until Thursday, lead
ers said.
Aftermath Of Election
The action OF the Good Govern
ment League is the aftermath cf
| the general election In which ths
names or independent candidates for
county offices were written in on
the ballots. The election was pre-
ccded BY one of the most vigorous
campaigns In the history Of the low
er border. and independent iescers
charged their candidates were fraut.
ulentfy counted out. The action Of
the commissioners court in throwing
out the entire Wesinco bcx, resnit-
ga nm the election or every demo
cratic candidate in the county with
the exception or one commissioner
Contests were instituted in en-
courts. and n contest filed I'm thr
fContinued on page five.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
PLANE TOFLY
TO MONTERREY
Kenyon Tri-Motor To
Go To Tulsa Thurs
day Also

The tri-motored Ford monoplane
of the Kenyon Transportation Co.
was to take off from the munich
pal airport late TODAY to Monterrey,
Mexico, on q combined pleasure and
business trip.
In the party making the trip are
Judge A. M. Kent. his brothers y.
ID. and n. y. Kent, Capt. III. III. Reed
er, owner Of Chamal ranch, south of
Matamoros, Carlyle Williams, Jack
Holmes, L. L. Stockley, NJ. s. Stock
ley- Maj. Bernard Law, and J. NJ.
Kenyon. owner of the plane. X. 8.
Riggs is to pilot the ship.
The return trip In scheduled for
Wednesday and Pedro Chapa, who
II now In Monterrey, will replace
Capt Reeder on the flight home.
The ship IL scheduled TO leave
the airport again Thursday at z
a. m. on n one-day flight to Tulsa,
Okla This is q business mission
but passengers will be carried at
the rate Of 800 for the round trip.
the return flight being scheduled for
Saturday.
Those already booked for the trip
to Tulsa include X. j. Allison, q. III.
Darland. Bert M. Cromack and L. ".
Yxnguirre.
A stop will be made at Dallas
Thursday for lunch
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
House Speaker
Candidates To
Be Named Soon

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1a.-F,--
House democrats and republicans
have set March I and 2. respective
ly, for their exucauscs to name can
didates fer speaker, party leader
ships and other offices in the house
for the next session.
Speaker Longworth ard Majority
Leader Tilson are expected co be re-
nominated for their respective posi-
tions. Representative Garner OF
Texas has little or no objection as
democratic candidate for speaker,
which In effect would make him
minority floor leader upon the sslec-
tion Of Representative Longworth
hy the republicans
Representative Mrnuffie. cf Ala
hama. In being mentioned c. can
didnt< for democratic Whip
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
Coolidge Soon
ToDecide Naval
Measure Action

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-CP-
President Coolidge expects to reach
decision on the naval construction
bill. proposing the building of Is
cruisers and one aircraft carrier,
within day or two.
Since the measure was given final
congressional approval 1t has been
submitted to the bureau Of the bud
get for estimates Of necessary sppro-
priations. The bureau has recon-
mended that a small and unspeeified
amount be set aside for use under
the bill during the present fiscal year,
and a sum Of s45.o0o, 900 or $4,000
600 be appropriated for use in the tis-
cal year ending June .. 1880.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
Holbrook Fishing
Bill Wins Point
In Senate Fight

AUSTIN. Feb. f2.--lP)-Ths salt
water fish" pendlum swung back to
Hoibrook today, as the senate. By
q vote Of IL I 13 killed the Parr
substitute measure.
Another substitute for the Hcl-
brock bill was sent up by steven
son before the noon recess
The senate spent the entire morn
inr On PARIS substituts which
would have left the bays from mid
way In Nstagorda 20 Mexico In their
present state and have closed the
other Gulf coast inlets 70 seines
and travis. The original bill would
close all the bays.
Since Parr and Stevenson had ths
upper hand yesterday on q motion
60 table the substitute bill the vote
today wEs u surprise.
Stsvenson's Eubstitute would close
all bays to dragnets but would not
bar set nets- He asserted that Hol-
brock claimed the drsgnsts destroyed
the spawning grounds
Hyer's motion 10 kill both fhs
HIhrrok bill and The Farr snbsfi-
tuts lost, ~ to 10
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
Place of Lincoln s
Burial Observing
Birthday of Hero

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. 12.-tPI-
Here, where Lincoln lies, commem-
oration of his birthday anniversary
is becoming more and more with the
passing years a solemn ceremony.
Today, more than ever before, the
passing Of those who had seen him
and who treasured the recollection
Of those contacts, 20 matter how cas-
ual, became noticeable to a degree.
Young men and women who were not
yet born when Lincoln died. took
leading parts in the days ceremonies
to his memory.
Claude G.. Bowers, democratic key
noter ut the Houston national con-
vention, was speaker Of the day at
ceremonies held in the Sangamon
county court house, and Logan Hay,
former United States Senator and
President Of the Lincoln Centennial
association, was to preside mt both
day and night programs.
The day, too, was the occasion for
pilgrimages to the Lincoln tomb.
hundreds coming from far away
places to pay their respects.
Bowers stood in the county court
room whose walls once echoed to the
voice OF Lincoln, and painted par
allel between the emancipator and
Stephen A. Douglas, his lifelong po-
litical rival.
aHad Lincoln and Douglas both
died in the first year Of the Civil
war, the historical status Of one
would not have differed greatly from
that of the other. The Lincoln Of
history was developed, or brought
out, by the sufferings and struggles
Of four blood-soaked, tear-drenched
years Of loneliness and anxiety"
Bowers said.
politicians scorned Lincoln to the
end Of his life, and the people will
love him to the end of time"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
Two New Texas
Postoffices To Be
Recommended

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1z.-tF-A
supplemental estimate Recommending
the Appropriation OF se.2i0, 500 for pub
lie buildings in vsrious sections Of
he country was sent 20 congress to-
da~ BY President Coolidge.
The recommendation covers OF sep
arate projects. the eventual total cost
r. which will he s,Te0, 500. The
buildings include:
Beaumont, Texas. pcstoffics and
courthouse. si25, 900 and $4,000.
Nexia. Texas, pcstoffiee 100000
an1 S2S. 600.
Oklahoma City, Okla. postoffiee
and courthouse, sf,foo. 600 and
$3.50
Sabine. Texas. quarantine station,
1915 900 ana $50. 1000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
LOVE SEES MANDATE
TO ASK COvERNORSHIP

AUSTIN. Feb. 12.-tPl--Senator
Love, Hoovercrat leader last year, as
serted today that house action yes
terday on the anti-bolter bill appar-
emily was a mandate for him TO run
for governor in 1890.
He declared that Representative
Mankin. its sponsor. admitted the
bill was aimed at him. but despite
this. the house by q vote of 20 to
%. so amended il that IL would not
apply TO him or any other so-called
party bolter of last year.
The bill was finally killed. 81 TO 5s.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
500 HIDAL G0AnS GO TO AUSTIN
TO PROTEST MONTGOMERY CASE
Show Johnston Pardoned Escaped Conuict
Reveals Lincoln Shot
Gen. Shields In Duel

father-in-law
add the life Of Abraham
Lincoln duel heretofore hasn't included
anything that has been written about the emancipation
duel fought Illinois The
General Shields
Lincoln written the general according to Jones'
General Shields his second
the field where the duel
Shields
his bullet Wild Lincoln deliberate Something hit
Shields Shields
the ground excited rushed his They
Lincoln had loaded his with pckeberries.
Washington president his first
Shields a government appointment, relates Jones.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
CLAIM AGENTS
meet FEB. l3
Over $50 Expected d
Here For Annual
Convention

The vanguard for the annual con-
vention OF the Southwestern Freight
Claim Agents association, which will
be held at Hotel FL Jardin in
Brownsville February Is. IL and Is,
will arrive Tuesday night, accord
ing TO advices received BY Missouri
Pacific and Southern Pacific Off
cials here.
The business sessions will start
Wednesday afternoon. and the con-
vention will close Friday with tour
Of the Valley.
A large delegation from the ma
tional convention Of claim agents.
now in session at Dallas, Is ex-
pected Thursday morning, and ac-
cording to estimates by local rail
fContinued on page five.l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
NORTHCOTT BECOMES
CONVICT No. 46, ,957

SAN QUENTIN. Calf. Feb. H.
lPr-Gordon Stewart Northcctt, SEN
fenced 20 hang April l. for the slay-
ing Of three boys no his Wineville
ranch. entered San Quentin prison
today and became convict No. 46957.
lie was rushed Immediately through
the routine preliminaries and placed
in condemned row.
~lt's been a lot of fun. now that IL
is all over" Northcott told his
guards as he passed through the
prison gates. Il have no regrets and
have done nothing Of which I am
ashamed. I am still innocent, no
matter what the jury decided. and
would do anything l have done over
again"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
RECORDSARE
PRODUCED BY
PRISON HEAD
Bitter Objection Of
Defense Overruled
In Oklahoma's I'm
peachment Court

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 12.-CPD-
Over the objections of counsel for
Henry S. Johnston, suspended gov
ernor, DR.. J. Q. Newell, warden Of the
state penitentiary was permitted to-
day to produce records before the
scnate court Of impeachment show
ing that K. D. Crossthwaite was listed
as an escaped convict when Johnston
psrdoned him December 2s. 1928.
Thomas II. Owen of JohnstoD's
counsel, protested bitterly against the
introduction Of the record, charging
il was not competent as evidence IN
the charge that the governor had
corruptly pardoned Crossthwaite. lie
asserted the witness was too willing
to testify against the governor, on
trial on eleven articles of impeach-
ment.
Defends Witness
John Head, member of the house
board of managers, arose to defend
the paper as competent evidence and
angrily protested what he termed
Owens brusque treatment Of the wit
ness.
Charles w. Mason. chief Of justice
Of the supreme court and presiding
justice of the court OF impeachment,
oyerruled Owens objection 10 the
competency of the paper as evidence.
Senator Tom Anglin, democrat, OF
Holdenville, asked courteous treat
ment of the witness before the court.
Head, in his questioning. aprar-
emily sought to show that the paper
available to the governor in the
Crossthwaite record was not con-
suited by the governor before the par
don was issued
SAYS Pardon Was Error
"Did you know that ]. G. Walton,
former governor. told Crossthwaite
he need not return after Walton had
granted a full pardon" Owen asked
in the course of further questioning.
A vigorous exchange between coun-
sci for the suspended governor and
state as 10 the competency OF this
line OF questioning ensued.
Crossthwaite was listed as q fugf-
tive. DR.. Newell said. after he failed
to report at the penitentiary at the
expiration Of his parole.
Owen contended Crossthwaite
might legally be assumed 10 con-
slider the words of the governor as
conclusive, adhering 20 his contention
that Crossthwaite believed il was not
necessary to return TO the peniten-
tiary.
Owen voluntarily admitted. on be-
half az the suspended governor. that
Cross-hwaitc was fugitive when the
pardon was granted and asserted the
pardon simply was an error.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12

Of Emanuel Hertz. lawyer and col
lector Of Lincolniana.
Only the signature is in Lincoln's
autograph. The pardon reads:
"Let the prisoner be released on
taking the oath Of December 8, 1868.
"A. LINCOLN"
april II. 1865"
Mr.. Hertz. who said the slip Of pa
per only recently came ir.l his pos
session, declared other pardons Lin
coin made he wrote in entirety, but
this apparently had been prepared by
someone else and signed in haste
just as Lincoln was leaving for
Ford's theater, where he was shot by
John Wilkes Booth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12

among them the Nanko
Maru, $50 miles away,
which was proceeding to the
position given.
The location OF the Meiyo Maru
was indicated as in the vicinity of
the disabled freghter Alloway,
which is being towed toward Dutch
Hsrbor. Alaska, by the steamer
Montauk. Storms have been harras-
sing shipping in that part of the
Pacific.
The Meiyo Maru is a 5,400 ton
freighter belonging to the Tokyo
Kisen Kaisha Line and was believed
to have crew Of about % aboard.
She left Puget Sound recently for
Japan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
OFFICIAL WASHINGTON
PAYS ITS TRIBUTES

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-tP,-Pil-
grimages by government officials
and members Of patriotic societies to
the stately Lincoln memorial and m
assembling OF veterans who knew
the man MS their commsnder-in-chief
were included in simple ceremonies
arranged today to commemorate the
120th anniversary Of the birthday Of
Abraham Lincoln. Senator Short
ridge Of California, had prepared q
speech for delivery during the exer-
cises at the memorial.
"Wheresoever among men there In
love for disinterested patriotism and
sublime attachment to duty Sena-
tor Shortridge said; "wheresoever
liberty IL worshiped and loyalty ex-
alted. his name, his life. his deeds
are known"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
CRARR ASKS FoR BOND

DALLAS, Texas. Feb. 12.-tTf-De-
claring he believed danger to his life
being taken has passed. A. A. Crzbb.
chief witness against Ben C. Rich
ards. Jr., in the election bet case
growing out Of the killing cf Or
vile Mathews. to-day sunfied fer
bend. His reiesxe from Jail. where
he has been held on charges similar
10 Richards. II sxpected tcmcrrow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
GERMAN STEAMER
CALLS FOR HELP

HAVRE. France, Feb. l2.-Rl-
The German steamer. Atlas was re-
ported by the Lorient wireless sta
tion today to be in distress two
miles southwest of Les Sables
D'olonne, France.
Lloyd's register lists q German
steamer Atlas, home port Hamburg,
register GAS tons.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
'SaveOurLiveS',
Jap Vessel Says
In Radio Appeal

SEATTLE, Feb. 12-(P)-A wireless plea, "Save
lives from the Japanese steamer Meyo Maru which
reported she aground Ugamak Island, in the
Aeutan group intercepted today by the Bremerton
naval radio station.
Most of the message in japanese and unin-
teigble to radio here Several Japanese ships were
in communication with the distressed vessel however,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
LAST PAPER SIGNED
BY LINCOLN A PARDON

NEW YORK. Feb. f2.-tP,-A par
don for prisoner. which ne believes
was the last paper signed by Abra-
ham Lincoln before his assassination
on April ia. 1856. is In the possession
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12
THE WEATHER

For BrornHville and tho Valley;
Cloudy 70 partly cloudy and cpntin-
ued rather cool tonight; "Wednesday
probably fair witt rising tpmpsrn-
furs. Light 20 moderate Winds
mostly northeasterly.
For East Texass Fair tonight ana
wednesday with rising tempera-
ture. Light 10 moderate eastsriy 20
southrrly winds on the coaBt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12

TIDE TABLE
Hirh and low tide W. Point Isabel
tomorrov. under normal msteoroIo&i-
cal conditions
High ........ 5:t5 q. r.; s:3s y. ~.
Low Noon
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-12

RIVER FORECAST
There will he me- material chanra
IN ths river during the next frw
days. 80
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-26

Fred A. Sorri, wife and child, visiting in Seattle for several weeks, are returning to Juneau on the Northwestern.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-26
BROWNIE SWIMS YUKON.
 THREE CUBS ON BACK

A brown bear, with three cubs. which in itself is very unusual, on its back recently swam across the Yukon river in front of Circle. Sew ard arrival from the Interior say, landing directly in front of the town.
 Upon reaching shore the little ones jumped from the mothers back scampering in different directions, while the mother took off with a rush for the woods. The mother escaped but all the cubs were cap tured and with the exception of one, which became too vicious, are SUD- posed to be still at Circle.
 The same night, following the cubs capture, the mother returned looking for her brood and after prcwling about for a couple of hours, left that place for evermora. -(Seward Gateway.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-26
Serial on
 Prophet Shocks
 Young Turks

CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 26.-A Stamboul wspaper "Ikdam, owned by a group of Turkish dep- uties, is publishing a serial life Of the Prophet Mohammed in which probably for the first time in the history of Turkish publications, he is referred to not with the tradi- tional title of respect "hazretleri c"honored'), but simply as that man."
 In one chapter, for instance, he is @that man who, after having been faithful to one wife for forty years. found at the age of sixty, the need of taking unto himself three wives more"
 Shocked comments are rife not only among the old-timers but also among young Turks, bred under the new regime, who say that while they do not care to partake in the old Moslem ritual and do not, for the most part, even attend mosque services, nevertheless they do still cleave to Mohammed as their pro-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-26
BOYLE RESIGNS CHAMBER BERTH, WILL GO SOUTH
Quits as Secretary of Cham Der of Commerce After
 Four Years Tenure

The resignation of F. A. Boyle as Secretary of the Chamber of Com merce was accepted this week, and the Chamber will not employ an- other until after January 1, it was made known by President H. l.. Faulkner. Secretary Boyle pre- sented his resignation on account of the fact that he is going to the States in a short time and will be absent on business for several months.
 He has been Secretary of the local Chamber for the past four years. His services have been almost invaluable and it is with deepest regret that we lose them, '' MT. Faulkner said today.
 Mir. Boyle will end his tenure next week. He expects to leave here on November 2, and go to Milwaukee to attend to some personal business affairs which, it is expected, will re- quire considerable time. He will return here probably early in the Spring or before.
 It was decided by the Executive Committee to dispense with the services of a paid secretary during the months of November and De- cember, President Faulkner said, and that some member of the Com mittee would act without pay. H. G. Walmsley volunteered his services and his offer was accepted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-26
FUNERAL or CHARLES
 ANDERSON HELD TODAY
Solution of Yesterdays Puzzle

Funeral services for Charles An derson, who died of heart failure at St. Ann's Hospital last Sunday afternoon, were held at the C. w. Carter Mortuary this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Harry R. Allen, pastor of the Lutheran Church, of ficiating. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.
 Anderson was born in Sweden 56 years ago and had been resident of Alaska for great many years. He owned secondhand store on Main Street and was especially noted for his excellent work in re- storing camphor boxes and in re- placing red pigskin on Chinese boxes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-26
SHRINE DANCE
 ENJOYABLE ONE

One of the most enjoyable af- fairs of the autumn season took place last night when members of the Juneau Shrine Club were hosts at very lovely dance given in the Scottish Rite Temple.
 The Ball Room was appropri- ately decorated in the Halloween colors of orange and black, and a subdued lighting effect cast eerie shadows on the walls which were occupied by large black cats, tur- ties, owls and bats.
 Delicious refreshments were served in the banquet room through out the evening.
 This is the first of a series of dances to be held during the year by the Shrine Club.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-26
NAVY DAY TO
 BE OBSERVED
Unalga Will Appear in Full Dress Open for In-
 spection to Public

Since Navy Day occurs on Sun- day, october 27, this year the cele- bration thereof will not be held until Monday when the entire coun- try will observe the anniversary of the organization of the United States Navy and the founding of the Navy Department with the of- flee of Secretary of the Navy.
 The United States Coast Guard and the United States Navy are cooperating in celebration of Navy Day and throughout the United States plans have been made for participation in boat races, base ball games, athletic sports, radio broadcasts, and appropriate pro- grams and addresses.
 The cutter Unalga, Capt. Edward s. Addison, will full dress ship on Monday and will be thrown open to the inspection of the general public from l o'clock until 4 o'clock
 Navy Day happens to fall on the birthday of Theodore Roose- welt, who was always a good friend of the Navy, and it has also become a custom to pay tribute to him on this occasion.