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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-03-05
CHAPTER Xxx

Ell me see now" Minnie Cas-
n sidy considered leisurely, i'm
mensely enjoying the fact that
Tommy McMann, who had once
been rookie cop" with her hus-
band and who was now a detective
sergeant, was hanging on her words.
"Jist what did the sweet-voiced
lady say? Seeing as how she was
on the telephone, and not here to
kill the poor man, I reckon it won't
do her no harm for me to tell We
what she said, Tommy McMann.
She said, Tell Mr.. Borden that if
he is wise, he will talk to me when
I call again. Then she hung up
the receiver, and I told Mr.. Borden
what she'd said, and then I took
my things"
Gust a minute, Minnie" McMann
interrupted What did Borden say
when you gave him that threaten
ing message?"
HE didn't say nothing-just
grunted and slammed the door be-
hind him when he went back into
his private Office. And that's the
last sight I ever had of the poor
man, SO help me God!" Minnie an
swered fervently.
Gas you left Borden's offices, did
you see any one getting off the ele-
vator or knocking at Borden's outer
door?"
THAT didn't" Minnie answered.
Il took my things down the hall
and left them just outside the door
of Mr.. Feldblum's Office till could
go to the supply room, where us
cleaning women kept our pals and
brooms and rags and such-like. My
bottle of furniture polish was empty
and Mr. Feldblum is might par
ticular about his desk, So"
Gould you have heard a shot
fired in this Office while you were in
the supply room?" McMann de-
nanded.
"That I couldn't, Tommy Nc
Mainland I didn't" Minnie Cas-
sidy answered emphatically. eff I
had, wouldn't have paid no atten-
ton. I'd have said to meself, I
would-'That'S another of them
drafted automobiles, explodin' like
a pistol shot"
Which is exactly what you did
say to yourself sometime between
a quarter to 2 and 3 o'clock"
McMann bounced triumphantiy.
when was it, Minnie Cassidy? Re-
member that Tim Cassidy gave his
life in the service of law and order
and that I'm in that service now!"
I'D tell We if : knew, Tommy Nc
l. Mann!" Minnie Cassidy defend
ed herself spiritedly. But if such
noise I heard, I have no recollec-
ton of it now, and thumb screws
and hot irons couldn't make me
say I had"
"All right" Mcmahon shrugged,
frowning at the notes on the case
which he was Shuffling through his
big, thick hands. Suddenly a memo
in his own handwriting caught his
eye. When you we're coming out
of Feldblum's Offices you saw Mrs.
Borden leaving. That's right, ISN'T
it? She already told me scrub
woman saw her"
IT did see a lady come OUT" Min
ME acknowledged, "but I didn't
know it was Mrs. Borden till I saw
her pictures in the papers. One
of the cleaning ladies had all the
papers, and I pointed to Mrs. Bor-
dens picture and told her I'd seen
her leaving Mr.. Borden's Office when
I was coming out of Mr.. Feldblum's
reception room down the hall"
Ruth suddenly leaned toward
Minnie Cassidy, forestalling Nc
Mann's next question with one of
her own:
"WaS there some reason why you
noticed Mrs. Borden particularly,
Minnie?"
McMann leaned back in his chair.
tacitly giving his consent to ques-
ton and answer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-03-05

The parade of possible suspects
continues. Has the murderer been
questioned yet or has McMann
farther to seek?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25
LEGION SEEKS
LEGISLATION
State Delegates Will Pre-
sent Plans For Aiding
Ex-Service Men

Delegates from the John Hanson
post Of the American Legion will
carry resolutions to the state con-
vention at Port Arthur August 70.
~ and 20 seeking legislation TO
benefit ~ex-service men. One resolu-
ton, prepared by Harbert Daven-
port, asks additional hospital facili-
ties. Another would make 10 easier
for e~x-service men who are aliens
to gain admittance to the United
States.
The John Hanson post delegation.
composed of five members, WIN
leave Sunday evening In q special
sleeper for Port Arthur. The dele
gates are Henry M. Shelton. j.,
Thomas G. Davis. Judge o. O.
Dancy, M. L. Lyons and Mrs. Geo.
T. Hamilson. The last named Is
president OF the auxiliary. Shelton
liz sergeant-at-armS and past post
commander. Davis Is past post ad-
jI1tant.
The delegation Is uninstructed
and has a free hand In the voting
"a come before the convention.
The John Hanson post IL especial
ly interested In the alien ex~-service
men. Cases Of this type have come
to the attention Of tina post In
Matamoros. The Legionnaires are
seeking TO obtain special admittance
privileges for such men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25
POSTPONEPLA
FOR PUBLICITY
Valley Officials Fail To
Adopt Method of Finan-
cling Program

The proposal Of the McAllen
Chamber Of Commerce to inaugu-
rate a 13-weeks' advertising pro-
gram over radio station WLW at
Cincinnati, Ohio. to be paid for on
q Valley-wide basis. was Indefinite
~ delayed when Valley chamber Of
commerce secretaries in their reg
ular meeting failed to adopt a plan
for financing the campaign.
A committee composed Of Whit
Rogers of McAllen, F. G. Plat of
San Juan and j. A. Ramsey Of La
Feria was named to work out de-
tails Of a plan and report to The
regular September meeting OF the
secretaries. which will be held the
latter part of next month.
The secretaries found it would be
impossible TO work out a plan for
financing the campaign at the reg
ular meeting. G.. G. Richardson,
manager of the local chamber said.
It also was found the expense
would be considerably greater than
the $500 which the radio station
would charge for its services. Prop
er literature would have to be pre-
pared and someone will have TO be
employed to handle the inquiries
which would come in by mail fol-
lowing the broadcasts, 1t was ex-
planned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25
Los Fresnos Church
Will Be Dedicated
(Special to The Heraldl

Especial 70 IA deF1luJ
LOS FRESNOS. Aug. 24.-Dedi-
cation ceremonies for the newly
remodelled ana refinished Method
iSt Episcopal church, south, here
viii be held Sunday at l:30 d. N.
with Rev. O. G. Crow, presiding ell
der Of the Brownsville district In
charge
AL friends OF the church, and for
mer pastors, including Rev. w. Ii.
Biggs. e0-year-old super-annuated
minister, residing In Brownsville,
have been invited to attend.
The program follows:
Instrumental voluntary.
Hymn, Come o Thou God Of
Grace"
Prayer. Rev. r. p. Waters. con-
ference evangelist Of the West Tex
as annual conference.
Scripture lessons. Rev. Crow and
Rev. II. B. Day, pastor Of the Los
Fresnos church.
hymn. Christ is Made the Sure
Foundation"
Sermon by Rev. Grow. presiding
elder.
Formal presentation of the
church for dedication by the pastor
and officials Of the church.
Dedication ceremony by presiding
elder.
Hymn. Jehovah, God, who
Dwells of Old"
5enediction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25

Residence of Mexicans or other
aliens entering the United States
prior to July /, 1924. is unaffected
by the act of March 2, 1929, accord
Ing 20 an explanation Of the new
ruling issued by Harry K. Hull,
commissioner general Of the bureau
Of immigration.
Under this act the commissioner
general is authorized to register
aliens, under certain circumstances,
who entered the United States prev
ious to June 3, 1921. as TO whom
there is no immigration record Of
lawful permanent admission to this
country. but the act makes no pro-
vision for deportation Of aliens. and
Is not intended to modest them,
Hull states in a communication TO
the Brownsville Chamber Of Com
merce. in reply to a request for in
formation.
Registration Voluntary
Registration under the new act Is
purely voluntary, and is not neces-
Eary for continued residence IN
this country, but is primarily for
the protection Of the alien, as 1t fix
es his status. Aliens entering the
country after June 3. 1921, for
whom there is no immigration rec
ord OF lawful permanent admission
can only secure such admission,
which is a prerequisite to naturali-
zation. by departing to some for
eign country, securing an immigra-
ton visa from an American consul.
and successfully undergoing exam
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25
ENTERING U. S. PRIOR
TO JULY, 1924 UNAFFECTED
BY NEW IMMIGRATION RULE

nation by immigration officers at
the port of entry. This procedure
Is not required Of aliens entering
previous to this date. while any OF
these not ineligible to citizenship
may secure q definite status before
the department of immigration by
registration under the March, 1923
act.
Facts Necessary
To do this the applicant must es-
tablish to the satisfaction Of the
commissioner-general that he en-
tered the United States prior 10
June I, 1921; has resided in the
United States continuously since
such entry: is a person Of good
moral character, and is not subject
to deportation. The commissioner
general OF immigration car not pass
upon the status Of any alien UNI
der the above mentioned act unless
and until his formal application for
registry Is received by regulations
prescribed. Application blanks,
which are self-explanatory. will be
furnished upon request by the i'm
migration office at Brownsville, Hi
dalgo, Rio Grande City and La
redo.
Mexicans or other aliens who ne
tered the United States unlawfully
after July !. 1924. or who have re-
manned in this country longer than
permitted under the act OF 1924 may
be deported at any time, and may
only attain a recognized status here
by the procedure Of re-entry In &C
cordance with regulations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25
MUSIC STUDIO
TO OPEN HERE
Monterrey Director Will
Start School Aug. 80 For
Piano And Voice

"A studio for the teaching Of piano
and vocal music will be opened here
on Aug. so by Antonio Ortiz, direc-
tor Of the Beethoven academy Of
music In Monterrey. and director Of
the well known symphony orchestra
OF that city. The studio viii be To-
Gated at l13 Adams, with Mrs. Eva
Leraud de Ortiz and Miss Aurora
Ortiz as instructors.
The same modern pedagogic me-
thods which have been used by
Senior Ortiz in his Monterrey studio
will be followed here. and both be-
ginners and advanced students will
be accepted. Both instructors hold
diplomas from the Monterrey school
and certificates Of ability from the
board Of public instruction of
Nueva Leon, and are prepared to
give their pupils a thorough and eff
ficient musical education. 1t is said.
The school will be under the close
personal direction OF Professor Or
tiz himself at all times.
Besides regular vocal and piano
lessons, courses in solmiZation and
theory Of music will be offered.
which will prove OF value for those
desiring to acquire a real musical
education. A text book on the
theoretical method and music prac-
tice, especially written by Prof. Or
tiz are used in these classes.
Prof. Ortiz received his musical
education in Monterrey, Mexico,
and the conservatory of music In
Madrid. He also has recommended
tons from the department Of pub
lie instruction OF Nuevo Leon.
Enrolment will begin on Aug. 80,
and classes open Sept. 2, continuing
through June 80, 1880. Both pri-
vate and class lessons will be given
as desired.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25
Edinburg Legion
Plans Minstrel
Especial to The Herald

EDINBURG, Aug. 24.-Edinburg
legionairres will stage their second
minstrel show Nov. 10, it was de-
cided at the regular Friday meeting,
and committees to handle the de-
tails or the production ap-
pointed. Max Tavss heads a COM
mittee composed of E. NJ. Smith.
DR.. l.. NJ. Cusher. Harry Wilcox and
George Hurt, which viii select the
cast. Jno. @. McWhorter has charge
Of advertising. and II. I. Schlader
business details.
Arrangements were made to have
four legionnaires in uniform take
part in the safety motorcade Aug
ust n.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25

to handle sunburst and other intri-
cate styles Of pleating which have
previously been sent out of the VAL
ley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25
Committee to Plan
Inspection Check

MERCEDES, Aug. IA program
for the investigation of Valley citrus
inspection will be outlined at a
meeting here Monday night by a
committee Of growers appointed for
the purpose.
It is planned to check carefully
fruit pest inspection made by the
federal department Of agriculture in
the Valley, and to make a report on
conditions to the department and
the public.
The committee is composed of
Polk Hornaday. chairman George
Morrison. Mercedes, and +. B. Free
land, McAllen, who will work in
connection with NJ. II. Ford. federal
inspector. who will attend the Mon
day night meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25
ForgingAhead

1t is our pleasure to announce to our friends and patrons
the progress achieved by our institution since it was
opened nearly eighteen months ago.
We are winning trade on our merits; it's the best way of
course. We mean to have every customer satisfied.
We have found that a small margin on a large volume of
business is more profitable than a large profit on each
sale. We know that by offering better values and the
right merchandise at all times our profits will take care
of themselves. And that the biggest successes always
result from courtesy and willingness to please.
This constructive policy has placed our store on the eco
nomy map Of this community and surroundings-has
built the good will Of our patrons-and made it forge
ahead to take its legitimate place among similar insti-
buttons throughout this territory.
High ideals and a desire to give absolute satisfaction to
every customer govern the conduct of our business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25

trips down the Arroyo. IL Is an
nounced.
ITO is said that the chamber cf
commerce has approved Dr. NILS
offering the opportunity for pleas
ure parties TO view the many beau
tiful scenes offered on the Arroyo
between HarlLngen and the mouth
The first trip was made Saturday
afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25
to Help
Remove Host Fruit
Especial to The Heraldl

LAREDO. Aug. 24.-To aid the
campaign to remove all host fruits
from the trees here In the preven-
ton campaign against the Morelos
fruit fly. Mayor Albert Martin has
offered to furnish workers to remove
ripe sour oranges from the trees In
the city. but he insists that per-
mission Of the property owner must
be secured before city employees n
ter the yards.
He said a list OF all the sour or
ange trees In the city would be made
and that consent to remove the
fruit would be sought from all resi-
dents.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25
u FROM WEST
COAST BUYING TRIP
Especial to the Herald)

HARLINGEN, Aug. 24.-Mrs. An
nette Ramming Of the Annette
Ramming shop Of Harrington, re-
Gently returned from a buying trip
to California.
Mrs. Ramming declared IL Is her
opinion that soon the west coast
will be the leading wholesale mar
ket for wearing apparel. due to the
influence OF Hollywood.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25

Greatest variety Of good. stylish, dependable merchan-
disc at the lowest possible prices have made thousands
of satisfied patrons. The great purchasing power of this
institution, its alert buying operations. its resources, are
all potent factors which develop greater buying advant-
ages for you - advantage that are always marked but
specially manifested during the present season.
The growing popularity of this store is proved by the
fact that new faces are daily seen among our visitors;
the monthly increase of our sales demonstrates that our
vision, confidence and faith at the time we launched this
enterprise was justified as our business progress is plain
ly in evidence and the achievements far surpass our ex-
pectations.
We thank you people of Brownsville, Matamoros and the
Valley for your patronage and confidence in US, which
has made a reality our cherished ambitions of building
here, the Leading Store of the Magic Rio Grands Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25

A Valley cuicklunch mar had his
hamburgers fried free Of cost when
his stand caught fire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25
X TOPICS
Snake Yarns Origin-Air- mind
ed Conductor-Statue's Boot
Sues for Hubby's Leg.

Waco police have shown wherein
the snake yarns had their origin,
by demonstrating that captured rep
tiles crawl into a bottle and stay
there. They were shown a bottle
full Of snakes that a resourceful
farmer had trapped merely by put
ting the bottle out where the rep
tiles could get into 1t.
Conductors of Southern Pacific
trains near FL Paso ARE obliging.
They stop the trains now nc III Paso
airport when passengers think the
trains are too slow. and let the pas
sengers take to planes for the long
westward trip. And they are doing
IL.
FL PaSo's aesthetic sense IS SO
strong that a stolen boot will be re-
placed on the state of The Mis-
chevous Boy" in the plaza. Just
why anyone could have wanted to
steal the bronze boot hasn't been
explained.
Mrs. Fannie May Gross is suing
Baylor hospital at Dallas for dam
ages because she alleges II kept the
amputated leg OF her late husband.
Gold bricks still sell. according 10
complaint Of Mrs. Eva Gomez
Chaires who filed charges against a
man at Juarez for hoaxing her.
Kid Miller OF Firt Bliss Is happy.
He Is q boxer. He knows Il now and
has proven it. He won his 3sth fight.
That is. he won his first fight in
his seth bout.
A Valley cuicklunch man had his
hamburgers fried free Of cost when
his stand caught fire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25
A
BY VALLEY
(SnnciaI Ia Tho Heraldl

Especial to The Herald)
SAN BENITO. Aug 24.-What is
said to be the most complete pleat-
ing machine in the Valley has Just
been installed by the De Luxe
cleaners and dyers. Of San Benito.
The new machine is a circle
pleater, and enables the operators
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-25
BOAT is
FOR ARROYO TRIPS
Especial to The Herald)

Especial to The Herald)
HARLrNoEN. Aug. 24-Dr. II. E.
Mills has placed at the disposal OF
the public q pleasure boat with a
pacity OF Is passengers for outing
The Washington times., 1929-01-29
WOMAN I AIKEN
IN RAID FLAYS
POLICE

When Lieut.. ]. A. sullivan and his
men, with liquor search warrant,
invaded house in the 400 block Of
H street Northwest, and arrested
Miss Irene May Saunders. ss. Miss
Saunders gave vent to epithets which
were worthy OF the vocabulary or an
.old.time teamster, the officers said
\ Miss Saunders. a brunette with
flashing black eyes. called the police
men few more names when she was
taken to the sixth precinct station
house.
Al desk sergeant began writing in
4 book. He wrote charges. and stiIl
more charges, so that six counts
were against Miss Saunders name
when he had finished.
AS the desk sergeant read them to
her. for the frs. time she became
silent.
Miss Saunders pleaded not guilty
and demanded a jury trial on
charges OF sale. possession. and
manufacturing Of liquor, and keep
ing a disorderly house. A man
who was arrested with her. Jos.
.eph Azarell0. 25. also pleaded not
guilty to the same charges.
Charges Of drunkenness and dis
orderly conduct against the young
woman were dismissed by Judge
Gus A. Schuldt when she was ar
ranged In Police Court YESTERDAY.
Only four charges were placed
against the man. Each is under
So. 900 bond.
Four quarts Of alleged liquor were
seized at. the H Street house Pre-.
cinct Detective J.. r.. Boxwell. who
remained at the house while ar.
rangements were made to take the
evidence away. said that two sol
Sliers from Walter Reed Hospital,
came In and tried to buy drinks
from him. The soldiers left very
hnrriediy, he said. when he drew
"a brass badge from his vest pocket.
The Washington times., 1929-01-29
Mckinley High School
Graduates so Thursday

About so young people will re-
ceive diplomas OF graduation from
Frank +. Daniels. principal of Nc.
Kinley High School, Thursday
night.
#. A. Woodward. principal of the
Gordon Junior High School, win ad.
dress the graduating class and the
Rev. r. j. Nicholson, pastor OF
the Rhode Island Methodist Prot.
estant Church, viii deliver the In
vocation
Isaac Cans. member of the Board
OF Education will preside.
Charles M. Wolfe viii deliver
the valedictory.
Honors will be awarded by Miss
Jessie Coots, assistant principal.
and the program will conclude
with pine organ solo by Miss
Lille T. Bailey teacher at the
school.
The Washington times., 1929-01-29
Plan to Reproduce
Flu" Germs for Study

Plans were formulated yesterday
( by. the Public Health Service to re
produce by artificial process influ-
enza germs for the purpose of dis
covering cure for the disease.
Surgeon General, Hugh Cumming
requested the approximately 2OD
officers and employees OF the service
here to notify the hygienic labora.
tory III case members of their
FAMILIES showed symptoms of the
malaTly. Then, if the sufferer vol.
unteers, the plan. II to secure germ
cultures from them.
Under the supervision Of DR. @.
Nj. Mccoy. director OF the labora
tory, DR. cara E. Granllam
hacteriologist. will take the cultures
from the nose and throat Of the
fnfIuenzA affected and reproduce
them in specially prepared media.
1t is probable, according to officials
Of the service. that the organisms
will be used in efforts to inoculate
animals with the disease.
The Washington times., 1929-01-29
Butler Coming Here
To Report on China

Brig. Cen Snledley d. Butler. who
has been il command of the Marine
Corps expeditionary forces IN China,
will report to Mai. Gen John Al
Lejeune corps commander. the lat
ter part of February for 4 new
assignment
lie is now aboard the s, S. Presi.
dent Mckinley, due to arrive at
San francisco. February s. and as
corps headquarters has not yet de-
ternine,l his next duty, he will
come Mere to make personal re-
port to Secretary az the Navy
Wilbur and Major General Lejeune
on conditions in China.
The Washington times., 1929-01-29
100000 u. s. Families
Have Two Autos Each

CHICAGO. Jan. 20 n.N.s.l-1'wo
Or more automobiles are now owned
by more than 1900, 900 families in
the United States. according TO fig.
ures compiled by Charles M. Hayes,
president Of the Chicago Motor Club.
The popularity or golf and other
outdoor sports Is largely responsible
for the two-car vogue. Hayes said.
Quite often the sport club Of which
the head af a family Is a member, II
some distance from the house and
members OF the family find 1t incon-
venienf to drive there and return
TOT MIN iater; so the extra car for
the family IL the solution
The Washington times., 1929-01-29
Girl. 4 Burned to Death
When She Falls Into Fire

pHTIA DELPHlA. Jan. ~. = q
bonfire built by herself and hef
brother Joseph. q. IN the basement
OF their home. became the death
pyre of 4.year-old Retta Toomey,
when. jumping across the flames,
she tripped and fell into the IRE.
Bravely attempting 70 beat OUT
his sisters clothing. Joseph was
badly burned about the hands ~
was a f1elghbor- attracted by the
cries OF the children Hetta :
father. Pennsylvania railroad
brakeman was at work and her
mother was Ia a neafby store
when the tragedy occurred.
The Washington times., 1929-01-29
Dog Jumps 10 Feet
From Top Of Ladder

RusHvILLE. Ind Jan. 29 d.N,SJ
With a 7O.foot jump from q ladder.
Dot. the wonder dog OF TsushvilIe.
mas captured the worlds record ior
leaplnR CANNES according to the
ewner Glen Miller.
Dot mounted the ladder so that
motion picture cameras could re
cord the long jumpt
The Washington times., 1929-01-29
Hoover Curtis Club TO
Honor Lincoln Memory

The one hundred and nineteenth
anniversary Of the birth OF Abraham
Lincoln ID to be fittingIy observed
7:45 o'clock at the Metropolitan IA.
E. Church. John Marshall Place and
g Street Northwest.
The exercises will be conducted by
the Hoover-C Curtis Club. Of Wash
the public is cordially Invited to-
attend