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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-15

fered a bed with the other convicts 10
the quarters which used to house the
women prisoners. Here 35 weary old
timers are allowed to spend their re
naming days in peace and quiet. lis-
tening to the radio. smoking and play
ing dominoes.
mot for me. I'm not done by long
shot yet" the gray-haired arrival AMI
nounced and requested of John "A.
Carpenter, captain Of the yard. that he
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-15
TI3lH3l EZZE

The wise bachelor
praises the cooking
of his friends wife
If ne wants anoth-
el Invitation to dine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-15

CARNATIONS, their dancing clubs, their
scout activities and something or 9th.
er to take them away from home the
greater part of the time.
1t Is SO generally. We belong to SO
many things, we are so obsessed with
social and professional and religious
and political and other activities that
we have little time to spend at home.
We must be learning a tremendous
amount, or doing great deal Of good,
or possibly wasting our energies. AT
any rate we are not over-developing
Come Influences. Are we being dubbed
to death?
:, 90. 1899. Western Newspaper union.)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-15

statement of fact.
He had been out
caliin on his
parishiOners as a
faithful past or
should, and he
had fou n d no
one at home. Fa-
Their and mother
and children were
all out attending
to their s CT a J
duties. Nor had
he confined his
calls to the vii
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-15
Framing Arguments

The polite New York cousin OF the
street corner loiterer who encourages
a good fist fight is young chap of
my acquaintance. He's fairly wealthy,
in the social register and all that, and
he loves to hear an argument. So, just
for the fun of it, he spends his spare
time in arranging debates between
champions of causes. If man at.
tains some prominence in the press
for his stand against prohibition, this
young acquaintance of mine buzzes
through town looking for some one
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-15
Aged Convict ''Still in Ring

be allowed to do work like the rest.
He was permitted to choose which
Of the prison industries he would en-.
gage in and selected the furniture fac.
tory. For months he has iabored in
dustriously learning the rudiments of
the trade, and he is to be allowed to
design and make his own pieces.
The acknowledgement clerk has
no previous prison record known to
San Quentin authorities.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-15
BY
GRANT DIXON

agent is afraid to testify concerning
the manner in which he really paid Off
the debt.
"a by the Bell Syndicate. Incl
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-15

Opportunity. it should be remem.
bered, knocks at the door. 1t never
conducts a follow-up campaign with
prospectuses and other literature.
Arkansas Gazette.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-26
Climbing

First. Ziegfeld picked her for his
"Follies-n Next, she was chosen for
Rio Rita" and now Warner Broth
ers will present her in the movies.
Dainty Agnes Franey is climb
ing: helped by clever dancing and
seldom equalled beauty.
Miss Franey says: II don't be-
lieve In overlooking anything which
helps add to your attractiveness. I
am most particular about my hair
and so many friends compliment
me on its softneSs and lustre that
] am sur my method of caring for
IL Is right. Nearly all the girls 7
know here In New York are using
IL, now. 10 Is SO easy. All we do
Is put a little Danderine on our
brushes each time we dress our
hair. III makes my hair easy to
dress and holds 1t in place wonder
fully. III has gotten rid Of my dan
druff. 1t keeps my hair and scalp
SO comfortable. that i don't sham
poo half a. often as / did before.
And best OF all. IL gives my hair u
softer. more silky and lustrous ap-
pearance than anything I've ever
found"
Danderine quickly removes that
oily film from your hair: brings
out its natural color, makes Il fairly
sparklel Dandruff usually diSap-
pears when you use Danderine.
Waves. "set" with ID, stay In longer.
It's delicately fragranced: isn't oily;
doesn't show. It's economical. The
35c bottles will last several weeks.
All drug stores recommend and
guarantee it.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-26
Valley Toured BY
Noted Capitalists;
Not Disappointed

Frank Kell. Wichita Falls rail-
road owner and flour mill operator
and capitalist: J.. j. Perkins. owner
OF large mercantile establishments
there and In other North Texas
towns. and c. w. Snyder. oil on
orator and capitalist, spent Mon
day touring the Valley and left
last night for their homes.
we have heard SO much about
this Valley and Brownsville i'm the
past few weeks we Just had 70 visit
you and learn first hand about
what Is going on down here" they
said.
After a visit over the section We
are not disappointed"
The trio denied their visit had
any significance other than nat
the Valley is getting SO much pub
hcity they thought a visit here
necessary.
In the afternoon they drove 70
Mission and visited Marvin Good
win. developer OF a large tract
der.
II was the first sight of the VAL
ley for Mr.. Kell and Mr.. SNYDER
Mr.. Perkins had visited here be-
fore.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-26
HILL, GREGG
4 ARE HONORED
Named All-Texas Confer.
ence Cagers BY Coaches,
Sports Writers

W~AXAHACHIE, Tex. Feb. 26.-
R--Irwin Rusty Hill OF Trinity
University and Captain Johnny
Gregg OF Simmons University were
the almost unanimous choice Of
coaches and sports writer's for high
est honors in the Texas conference
basketball race this season.
Or the Is coaches and sports
writer's who selected all-star teams
only one failed TO mention Hill and
Gregg. Gregg was named on l3
firSt cams and n second team.
while Hill was selected on II first
teams and two second quintets.
Smith OF Simmons and Whittle
OF southwestern also placed on the
first au-star group, while O,Brien OF
81. Edwards and Brannan of South
western tied for the second guard
position.
The composite aIl-star teams with
the number OF votes received by
each player follow:
First Team
Gregg, Simmons, forward-27.
Hill, Trinity. forwaTd-26.
Whittle, Southwestern. center-22.
Smith. Simmons. guard-20.
OyBrien, st. Edwards. euard-I3
Brannan. Southwestern, guard
Second Team
McCollum, Simmons, forward-i5.
Griffin. Austin. forward-I1.
lansing. st. Edwards, center-17.
Fitzgerald. Simmons. guard-9.
Glpbs, Howard Payne, guard.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-26
PERSONALS

Dick Wymore, Of Harrington, spent
Tuesday night in Brownsville.
Jerry j.. Dee, OF Dallas, arrived
Tuesday evening for a short visit to
the Valley.
L. 0. Morris, Of Chattanooga,
Tenn, is at the Travellers.
Miss Julia O,Brien Is back from
Austin. where she attended a meet
ing Of the executive board of the
state federation OF Business and
Professional Women'S clubs.
MI. and Mrs. ID. l.. Wilson OF Sa-
linaS. Kansas, r among the tour
lists the Valley this week.
l.. G.. Harrison, representing the
Houston Chronicle, Is In Brownsville
for q day or two on business.
r. K. Haag arrived Tuesday from
Terre Haute, Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Murphy, and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Murphy, Jr.,
who have been visiting the Valley
for the past two weeks. left Tuesday
morning by motor for FL PaSo, going
by way OF Laredo.
Major and Mrs. Ballard, OF the
Volunteers or America are here In
the interests Of the work Of their
organization.
N. O. Duncan, conductor ON the
Missouri Pacific lines. Is stopping In
Brownsville.
j. II. Moore, and r. z. Gary, both
OF Fort Worth. are registered at the
Travellers Other late arrivals there
are Fred II. Jennings. Houston: y. ID.
league, McGehee. Ark: s. G.. Clark,
Belpre. Kansas; and O. III. Gordon,
Houston.
Tuesdays arrivals at the I'll Jardin
arc Mr.. and MRS. Fred HI. Schell,
Chicago; MFR. and Mrs. s. Mantner.
New York: Geo. ReteeS. St. Louis;
Fl. z. johnson. Houston; Jack II.
Knosan. and Mr.. and Mrs. Joe OPP
tican. New York: w. w. Kallyer.
San Antonio: Mrs. Bacon Saunders.
Fort Worth: Daniel Boone. Chi
cago. H.: and Mr.. and Mrs. l.. J.
DauRhertv. Davenport. In.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Whitaker. OF
Springfield. Ill, are here for a few
days. and are stopping at the
Travellers.
II. p. Stuth Of Kingsville is In the
city.
j. =. Phillips. freight agent Of the
Missouri Pacific. arrived Sunday TO
look after business.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. willis. OF
Omaha, are in the Valley for a
visit. and are located at the Trav-
elerS'.
M. Ramirez and family Of Roma
are visiting In Brownsville for a
few days.
MI. and Mrs. III. p. Hood arrived
Sunday from Emporia. Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Bertling. MI.
and Mrs. Paul Gauer and O.
Klcetzner. all OF Milwaukee. made
up a party registered at the ii
Jardin. Other late arrivals at the
ri Jardin are y. w. Hicks. Houston;
A. z. Barksdale. Indiana Harbor,
Ind: y. "A. Russell. New York; and
Robert s. Larnin. Chicago.
Registered at the Travellers are
Ham Smith. San Antonio. g. A.
Sheehan: M. g. Rosenthall. San
Antonio; J. Lipshirtz. Dallas; Mrs
p. Berry. Point Isabel: H y. Le-
land. Detroit; G. A. Goode. Point
Isabel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-26
Local S. p. Ticket
Agent Promoted In
Changes Announced

HARLINGEN. Tex. Feb. 26.-Sev-
era appointments affecting the Of
ficial personnel of the Southern Pa
cific Lines in the Lower Rio Gran
dc Valley are announced by Wills
J. Carter, assistant general freight
and passenger agent at Harlinpen.
These appointments, MI. Carter said
nave been approved by ]. r. Monroe
passenger traffic manager Of the
Southern Pacific Lines at Houston.
b.: III Tanner. city passenger agent
az Houston. will on March 1. be
sent to McAllen. where he will take
over the position of travelling pas
senger agent, succeeding M. r
montgomery, who on the same date
becomes district passenger agent
Q the Southern Pacific Lines with
headquarters at Harrington.
Howard A. Tenney, city pasSen-
ger and ticket agent for the South
ern Pacific Lines at Shreveport will
succeed Mr.. Tanner at Houston.
while John A. Martin. now CITY
passenger and ticket agent al
Brownsville. will be SEN TO Shreye-
port to succeed Mr.. Tenney.
]. Joe Clinton ticket clerk az Nc
Allen. has been appointed city pas
senger and ticket agent at Browns
vile, succeeding MIR. Martin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-26
Mothers Are
Learning Uses
OF Magnesia

From the beginning OF expectan-
cy until baby Is weaned. That's the
time Phillips Milk OF MRRnesia per-
forms the greatest service Tor many
women.
II relieves the expectant mothers
nausea. heartburn, morning SICK
ness" inclination 20 vOrnif, helps
Der digestion. It's mild but effec-
tive laxative action assures regular
bowel movement
Phillips Milk OF MagneBia Is bet
ter than lime water for neutraliZing
cows milk for infant feeding A
teaspo0nfuI Of II does the work Of
a half ptrlt or lime water IL is q
mild laxative: harmless. almost
tasteieSs.
All drug stores have Phillips
Milk or Magnesia In generous 25c
and SOC bottles. Always insist on
the genuine. endorsed by physi-
clans for SO years.
Mix OF MagnesIa- has been the
u. s. Registered Trade Mark OF
the Chas- n. Phillips Chemical Co,
and its predecessor, Chas- H Phil
lips, since 1875.
FREE. TO young mothers and
prospective mothers: Useful Infor-
nation" an invaluable little book
ON the health OF mother and child.
Write the Phillips Co. 1T Hudson
st.. New York. ". ". III VIII be sent
absolutely free o. charges-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-26
STORM DEATHS
now TOTAL z
Duncan, Mississippi Village,
Raced, Ia Killed; 2 Die
In Arkansas, Texas

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Feb. 26.-tP-
Iornadoes making an early spring
visit to three states yesterday left a
trail today OF % dead. scores in
]ufed, a wrecked village and prop
RrLy damage exceeding S500,O00.
m wind storms dipped down into
northeast Texas, northwest Missis-
slppi and southeast Arkansas. strik-
lng With greatest fury at Duncan,
MISS where IA Of the $50 popula-
Ilon were killed and the village
lett in wreckage.
The dead are:
Texas: Mr.. and Mrs. W. N. Jones.
who lost their lives in the collapse
OF their home at Cooper. and two
negroes killed at Grand Prairie.
Mississippi: y. T. johnson, tenant
farmer; Kate Mack, 2, and Effie
Mack 8. her brother; a Chinese
family Of five, and six negroes
crushed 10 death In the collapse Of
buildings az Duncan and two ne
groes killed on a plantation north
west Of Marks.
Arkansas: Mrs. c. 1. Nicholson and
ner l5-year-old daughter. who met
death In the destruction OF their
farm home near Dewitt.
Almost without warning the ham,
iet OF Duncan was demolished about
ESQ p. m. yesterday when a twister
swept oiagonally across the business
section Fourteen stores, a two
story brick hotel. eight residences
and a number Of negro cabins were
leveled.
All power in Duncan was cut off
ana while rescue workers searched
the wreckage III darkness, national
guardsmen patrolled the vicinity to
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-26
City Briefs

New Underwood Typewriter sales
and service. Underwood Typewrit-
er Co., Moore Hotel Arcade, phone
EOS. HarlingeE.--Adv. If.
Pecan waffles with honey at the
Snappy Cafe, all day. adv. II.
Toasted Sandwiches. all kinds, 70
take out. At the Snappy Cafe.
adv. II.
Come in and hear the Stromberg-
Carlson Radio at The Sheldon Stu
clio, 1910 Elizabeth St. For sale by
John ~ Merrill.-Adv- #.
Dlckey's Old Reliable Eye Water
cools, heals and strengthens sore,
weak, tired eyes All druggists use.
ADV. Cd
Poison Oak or Ivy Is relieved
quickly and permanently with Inn
perial Eczema Remedy. All drug
gists are authorized to refund your
money if it fails.-Adv. 60
Red Snapper Csc per pound. San
itary Fish and Meat Market, 9Th
St, between Elizabeth and WASH
ingtOn.
To 70 10 LaredO-S. M. Harvey.
manager Of the local Piggy wiggly
store, was TO leave Tuesday for La
redo, where a new store Of that sys-
TEN Is to be opened. He will remain
there several days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-26
S. p. ANNOUNCES LOW
FARES THROUGH WEST

"A low one way fare OF s47.90 from
Brownsville TO any point on their
lines In Arizona. New Mexico. Cali
fornia. Nevada. and Utah. has been
announced by the Southern Pacific
lines.
This low fare will be good in
coaches only. and tickets win be on
sale from March IS 10 Aurii 30 only.
NO stop-overs or side trips wiz he
allowed on this low fare. but 100
pounds OF baggage win be checked
without charge.
Half OF the above fare VIII be
charged for children between the
ages Of 5 and -. and children un-
der 5 viii BE- TRANSPORTED free when
acconpanied by their parents O.
guardian.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-26
WHAT
YOU DESIRE

If you overweight, the cause may not
lie in overcating or under-cxerrise. It
may lie in a fault In nutrition which
modern research has discovered. And
which science now ccrrects.
The method IS embodied In Marrnola
prescription tablets People have used
them for 20 years-millions Of boxes Of
them. And many Of the people you
envy-with slender figures, new vivacity
and health-wiIl urge you to adopt this
way.
The use Of Marmcla does not require
abnormal exercise or diet I'm every box
YOU will find the formula, also the rea-
sons for results. You will know just why
your weight comes down and why every
effect is helpful. Learn the facts, and
do il now. Do 90 Ivy asking your drug
gist today for . 81 box Of Marmola-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-26
LIFE OF

CONTINUED from page one.1
didn't make any difference whether
I was elected or not; things would
Be 50 bailed up that ! never would
be seated anyway"
The candidate defeated. on the
face of returns was Harry M Wurz-
bach Of Seguin, Texas only repub-
lican congressman.
Judge McCIoskey testified he had
a certificate OF election. but the de-
Tense successfully resisted the pros
ecution's effort 10 force Its intro
duction.
He recited. over frequent state
objections. that after the election
many stories OF vote thefts were
brought TO him from various sour
ceS. and that Precinct 20, involved
in the indictment which is the me
dunn Of the present trial. "a. men
toned In another indictment, and
IS were named.
He admitted that ne sent Fritz
RuSsi 70 I'd Engeihardt's. presiding
Judge in Precinct 20, to get Engel-
hardt's records for purposes az COM
pariSOn, as IL was no violation OF
the law for him 70 do that. How
ever. he said. he never did examine
the papers and returned them un-
opened.
Mc(,loskey also admitted that he
sent Alfonso Newton, Jr.. Bexar
county sheriff TO the 24th precinct
presiding judge for his records, but
said he never did see theri-
II suppose he did" the witness
said when asked whether Newton
had brought the 24th precinct rec
ords. but he did not remember the
occasion
The defense then worked into the
allegations made IN the testimony
Of Dave Dewhurst. assistant Bexar
county clerk. the states star wit
ness Dewhurst said that with Me-
Cl0skeyAs knowledge and approval
he showed Charles Ramirez how to
steal the election. he time being the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-26
LAREDO ROUTE
Continued from page one.)

CONTINUED from page one.)
connections with all passenger lines
covering the United States.
Travelair SiX-paSSenger planes
will be used In the passenger SER
vice, the number Of planes to be in
creased aS the business develops.
The company now has ii planes
operating on mail lines, and orders
have been placed for additional
equipment. The company has taken
over all mail contracts or the st.
Tammany. which had the contract
for the Houston-Brownsville *
tension.
Lauds Port Facilities
The company Is the official rep
resentative of the Wright Aero
nautical Corporation in all south
ern states, and proposes establish
ment Of a large supply and service
department here 10 handle the
Texas and Mexican business. Shops
and warehouses will be erected nc
the airport, according to present
plans.
Rhenstrom held q number Of
conferences Tuesday morning with
members Of the city commission,
Les Mauldin. manager Of the air
port. and others, and expressed
approval Of the cooperation this
city Is extending In development OF
dir traffic.
The Brownsville airport has no
superior in the South he said. 1t
Is thoroughly modern in every re-
spect and Is well equipped TO han
die the mail and passenger service.
both day and night Coming in &C
dusk last night ] could see the bea-
con for a distance OF 80 70 IS miles"
The prediction that Brownsville
would become the concentration
point for all Central and South
American air mail was made by
Rhenstrom. who stated that the
overland route to Panama and
South America did not possess the
hazards of the water route by way
or Key West and Havana.
Rhenstrom will leave Tuesday
afternoon for Fort Worth. but viii
return to Brownsville March 3 for
the Inauguration OF the air mail
service. He expressed the opinion
that A. p. Barrett, president Of the
company. and other officials would
be present for that event.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-26
YOUR INCOME TAX

w.
Income includes gains realized by
the sale OF a single piece OF prop
erty, as well as from the sale BY q
person engaged in buying and sell
ing as a business. Ordinarily, gain
or loss resulting from the sale OF
property acquired by purchase after
February %, I913-the first income
tax law applying TO individual in
comes became effective March !.
l913-is the difference between the
cost and the selling price. The
gain is income for the year In
which the sale is made and can not
be prorated over a number OF years
For example. a taxpayer bought In
1919 a piece or real estate for 5000.
which he sold in 1923 for $1,000.
The $4,000 profit Is taxable income
for the year 1923.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-26
INCOME TAX
FACTS

WHO? Single persons who
had net incmoe of $500 or
more or gross income or 5000
OF more. and married couple
who had net income Of $500 or
more or gross income Of s 5000
or more must file returns.
wHEN2 The filing period
ends March Is. 1929.
WHERE? Collector of inter-
nal revenue 70 rthe district in
which the person lives or has
his principal place Of business.
HOW? Instructions on Forms
i0zA and 1910.
WHAT? Ors and one-half per
cent normal tax on the first
$4,000 In excess Of the personal
exemption and credits. Three
per cent normal tax on the next
$4,000. Five per cent normal tax
on the balance Of net income.
Surtax on net income in excess
IF $4,000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-26

lAclAL Ad41GQ 70 HIKE 6uy ptC=KG@o'
at q night session.
In brief. this Is the legislative
status with only g few dayse Of the
session left, though there are any
number of ODDS and ends awaiting
disposal, among them the case Of
Senator-elect Ware who has never
taken his seat in the senate, though
he was elected in 1926.
IL Is certain that q determined at
tempt viii be mace to dispose of the
interior department bill and the
second deficiency bill. They are
appropriation measures. ard unless
they are approved. it will mean they
have TO be taken UP at the special
session. Congressional leaders and
PreSident-elect Hoover are under
stood 10 be anxious that rhe COM
ing session be devoted strictly TO
farm relief legislation and tariff re-
vision.
The radio bill has a GOOD chance
for passage. since Ii has been an-
proved by tie house and The opDo-
Sition TO IL in the senate is not
thought IN be strong. The final de-
ctsinn in the Ware case. however. will
probably 20 over until next torn.
principally because Ware is i'll in
Florida and can not appear before
the senate.
The outlook for passage OF the
measure 70 reapportion the men,
bershiD of the house of representa-
tives Is none too good. There was
difficulty in establishing a quorum
at a session last night and when
Senator Vandenberg. the bills spon-
sor. said he was ready for "A vote.
Senator Black of Alabama. began n
sDeech IN opposition TO the bill.
v~andenberg. seeing he could not OBJ
tain a vote. agreed Ia the recess.
After the senate judiciary COM
mittee yesterday failed 10 report a
decision ON the case Of Irwin T.. Len
root, former senator from Wiscon-
sin and Henry Classic. former
tariff commissioner. tn be members
Of the court OF customs appeals.
hone for their confirmation and for
those OF three other nominations
faded. The trio who Pre- IN similar
rlights 70 Lenroot and Classic are
Fat Neff. former governor RI Texas.
named ~ be a member Of 'he hoard
Of mediation and Arthur prtrlialler
IF Massachusetts,. and Cyril NJ. jan
Skv of Minnesota. Named rs MEM
bers Of the radio commission.