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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17
JULY 4 PLANS
ARE In MAKING
Bunion Derby, Parade And
Firework Display To
Feature Festival

Vowing that no group OF patient
Founders of the pavement headed
by Charlie Pyle or anybody else can
Guido them. the Brownsville Cham
Der Of Commerce committee max
ing preparations for q Fourth OF
July celebration announced after q
meeting last night that one OF the
features of the celebration would he
a Rio Grande Valley bunion derby.
The old spirit or rs will flame
again but this time from the heels
Of Valley bunioneerS when they trod
the designated rout. Madly the boys
will rush over the smooth surfaced
highways In this section, circle
fields. cross creeks and shoot down
the arrowed stretches TO cover some
thing like 10 or II miles endeavor-
ing to breeze into Salo and Gavuzzi
fame. Just how many Valleyites
will press South Texas pavement Is
hard to determine but members OF
the committee are not hesitant in
saying that well over q hundred viii
participate.
Planning for the greatest Fourth
Of July celebration in the history OF
Brownsville. the civic committee has
already met twice In preliminary
preparations and have announced
that final plans win be released
next Friday morning after they meet
Thursday night.
1t is known now that the greatest
display Of fireworks that q Browns
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17
HOUSES AGREE
ON PEN BILL
Measure Now Ready For
Governor; Lower House
Okehs Amendments

AUSTIN. May 17.-tP-An ex-
pected clash between the house and
senate on amendments TO the penf-
tertiary bin which the latter add
ed yesterday was averted last night
when the house voted. los to z, to
concur In chances written into the
measure during senate debate.
Through this action, the bill was
ready to be sent to the governors
office without the delay Of a free
conference which might have
meant the death Of the measure on
account of the brief time remain
ing before the sessions close.
Four major changes made by the
senate were sanctioned by the low
er legislative branch. AS originally
passed in the house, the bill pro-
vided that the state should retain
mineral leases on prison lands
which might be sold under the re-
organization plan. The senate
amendment viii allow the state 70
retain 15-16ths.
The house bill reserved from
sale any OF the prison farms in
Harris. Fort Bend or Brazoria
counties. All sales were withheld
by the senate unless approved by
the legislature.
"A clause establishing a prison
cement plant, included in the COM
promise house measure, was deleted
by the senate. and in its place was
inserted a provision for the manu-
facture Of automobile license plates
and other sheet metal products by
convict labor.
The bill which finally will 20 to
the governor stipulates that nine
citizens to be appointed by the
governor shall concentrate the sys-
tenn on any lands now owned by
the state. but II present properties
are found inadequate and they de-
cioe mono Of the prison lands are
suitable. another group, consisting
OF three senators and five repre-
sentatives and the prison board
shall attempt to find a location. NO
further authority shall be needed II
the latter commission decides 10
locate on state-owned lands. but IN
an outside site is recommended. the
legislature must approve the pur-
chase.
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the city hall this morning tu cuun-
plete the task Inn order that nii cmm-
ers who prize their dogs may havn
the opportunity w have them rrndn
safe against rabies.
1t was pointed cut t1ht m Brena
many people in the Valley hare been
bitten by mad dogs within the pmEa
year and that two deaths have TO-
suited from the bites It is the plan
OF the city Officers to c that ari
valuable animals ~ inccuintad
against rabies and then 20 start q
war or determination On stray dogs
in order 70 avoid any possibility ct
q Ease or rabies among human BE-
ings this summer.
The incubation. it is claimed.
makes q dog immune from the dread
disease for a period or ~ months.
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it should be for its history-Chip-
pendale chairs. oil paintings-one
OF a George ancestor who lived in
New England-dainty bits from
Japan. bronze equestrian statues.
trophies OF the majors, and o-.en-
tial rugs.
The dining room has been chosen
as. the family's museum. Cups,
Bowls and statues in copper.
bronze. and silver CLEAN from the
cabinets and high-boys-all OF
them won by the major. In one
cabinet a precious old Wedgewood
set remains almost intact, a mar
veicus piece Of evidence for the
care Of the George wives. But the
startling feature is the molding-a
frieze Of red. white and blue rib
bcns. all Of them won by the major
and enough of them to COM
pletely circle the room.
Politics-Never!
Mrs. George was educated In
Kansas and washington. ID. G. And
II she must admit IN interest out
side her home-she admits some
thing inside Of it-needlepoint. She
has made several fine pieces. Then
there Is another love-the piano.
and Chopin and Dcbussy In par
ticular.
But politics-neverl She be-
lieves in women's suffrage but the
other women can have the jobs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17
BY SIGRID ARNE
Central Press Staff Correspondent

Central PreSS stair correspondent
FORT SILL. Okla, May IT,
While the storm clouds continue to
hang over the seat which Mrs. Dol
lie CurtiSs Gam shall occupy at
barqucts. her niece. the daughter
Of Vice President Curtis. Shrugs
her shoulders and doesn't care
whether she gets so much as a stalk
Of celery at any banquet.
Mrs. Charles p. George has lived
with politics from teething rings to
wedding rings-through k%indergar-
ten. high school and sub-deb days
and she's never SO much rs mount
ed soap-bcx. Her father was
an outstanding leader in the fight
for the women's amendment to the
constitution. and his daughters one
political venture was putting
stamps on letters in the campaign
in which her father was defeated
for congress.
Mother of Two
Now she lives at Fort sill. the
army's fire. school. the wife Of
Major George whose riding ability
Is a by-word in the army. She is
the mother Of Anne, nine years
old, and Curtis. seven.
Her home is one of the soft pink.
sandstone houses built for officers
quarters Immediately following the
Civil war. with low ceilings and
spacious room looking cut on the
old parade ground.
The house is furnished Just as
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17

First figure lowest temperature
last night; second. highest tempera-
ture yesterday: third. wind velocity
at 8 a. m; fourth, rainfall past "A
hours.
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these ladies have celebrated their
birthdays with a dinner at the
homes OF Mrs. Mitchell or Mrs.
MARCEL.
FAREWELL PARTY
The Mission Rebekah Lodge No
90 gave a farewell party to Mrs. p.
M. Mortensen Thursday evening,
Mrs. Mortensen who has been q
Rebekah for twenty-five years gave
a short talk. She expects TO leave
for her new home in Castleton, Ill.
this week.
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vile celebration has eevr had ON It's
program will be sent skywards. A
parade viii be one OF the outstand-
ing features OF the 12-hour celehra-
ton or the declaration of Americas
independence from her mother
country. Inaugurating the days
festivities nc 10 a. m. not an idle
minute viii fill the time before 10
p m. Harry Faux. chairman OF
the committee. has assured.
Highly enthusiastic over the prog
ress OF the committee work, Mr..
Faux announced that there are
many things yet 10 be worked out.
but the features OF the day have
been practically selected.
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SUMMARY

Barometric pressure was refa-
lively low this morning over the
Plains states and the Southwest,
and moderately high over the far
eastern states. This pressure dis
tribution has resulted in continued
cloudy and unsettled weather over
the cotton belt, and general rains
practically throughout Texas and
the Southwest. 1t was unseason-
ably cool over the eastern states
this morning. while temperatures
have risen considerably in the
north-ccntral and Plains states.
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FAREWELL PARTY
2 MEN AND WOMAN
HELD IN

MExIA, Tex. May l7.-tP-Two
men and a woman are in the
county Jail here today for the KID
mapping May 6 OF r. Lyle Justice,
agent Of the Southern Pacific rail-
road here, who was robbed OF
about 1915 and abducted. The ban
dts released him after q tire on
their car had blown out.
Charges had been filed against
one Of the men. Joe Palmer. The
party was arrested in a tourist
camp M Sherman.
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Edinburg Declares
War On Stray Dogs
To Prevent Rabies
Especial to The Heraldl

EDINBURG. May 17.-War on
stray dogs was begun here Thursday
when 20 OF the wandering CANNES
were inoculated against rabies and
the fight Is to Be pushed with vigor
by city officers.
DR.. w. w. Utzman. McAllen was
I'm this city on two occasions Thurs
day to inoculate dogs when owners
brought them to the city hall for
that purpose. City officers estimate
that at least 30 dogs should have
been brought in by their owners for
incubation.
The McAllen doctor was TO be at
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Diegel. the second American hope,
was beaten by Charles Whitcombe,
British Ryder cup star, 2 and /.
In the British half Of the quar-
ter finals, George Duncan. who
eliminated Walter Hagen in the
first round yesterday. vas beaten
by w. II. Davies, one up.
Herbert G. jolly, Great Britain,
outiasted Archie Compston In a
long drawn out battle, winning one
up at the 21st hole.
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SURPRISE PARTY

The South S~haryIand women cav
Mrs. p. M. Mortensen a very pleas
ant surprise Friday when they cams
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]. TURNESA IN
SEMI-FINALS
Sole American Surviving
In Thousand Guineas
Pro Tournament

MOORTOwN. May 17.-Pp-Play
In the thousand guineas profess
sional golf tournament reached the
semi-final round this morning with
Joe Turnesa, OF New York, sole
American surviving for the semi
finals this afternoon.
Kurnesa played in brilliant fash
io1%.A trounce j. j.. Taylor. OF
37ritain, s and A. but Leo
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with well filled baskets to spend the
afternoon at her home.
The guest list included Mrs. Andy
Wingate and daughters Airline. Alice
and Gloria Jean. Mrs. Little, Mrs.
Hal Raymond and daughter. Betty
Joe. Mrs. Weston and daughter,
Kathleen and Mrs. John Flint.
MOTHERS DAY DINNER
Mrs. I. @. Bushey, Mr.. Galen
Bushey and family and Milton
Trapp were dinner guests at the
home or MI. and Mrs. p. G. Long
well Sunday.
DINNER PARTY
Mrs. Kelley Gray entertained the
following guests at a dinner party
Friday evening In honor Of her son
Harvey. Misses Florella Salter.
Katherine Kohler and Billy Baker
OF Mission. After dinner many
games we're played and a pleasant
evening was enjoyed by all presen
BIRTHDAY DINNER
Mrs. George Mitchell and son
Rosemond were guests at a birthday
dinner at the home or Mrs. +. N.
MARCEL of Mission. For four years
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17

NEW YORK-Convicted Of intox-
ication for the 46th time since 1918.
Josephine Peterson. so. Is going to
Jail again for six months. making
a total or IL years detention.
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WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt
vermont's trout seem to appreciate
the visit Of a native son. Calvin
Coolidge caught 20 in two hours. II
was In q private pond.
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DOUGLAS NEVIS
TWENTY THREE NOMINATED FOR DOUGLAS COUNCIL;
 FIVE FOR SCHOOL BOARD

The caucus for the purpose of naming candidates to the city elec- tion next month was held in the City Hall last evening with a fair attendance present.
 After the election of Felix Gray as chairman and Guy Smith as clerk, the following were named for the seven councilmanic posi- tions: J. R. Guerin, August Olson, Robert Bonner, John Mills, Hans Loken, Joe Reidi, Alex Gair, Ed Cashel, Axel Kromquist, K. H. Durham, Richard Mccormick, Guy L. Smith, J. G. Zimmerman, Arne Shudshift, Mrs. Helmi Bach, Mrs. A. R. Edwards, Felix Gray, Gust Lundell, Nels Anderson, Carlson, Mrs Jack Langseth, John Render and Elmer E. Smith.
 For one member of the school board the following were placed in nomination: Gust Lundell, John R. Guerin, Charles Sey, Mrs. Chas. Fox, Mrs. H. Bach.
 The hour for filing for candi- dates expires at 2 o'clock noon, on Saturday, March 30.
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march downstairs to the dining room where supper was served. Af- ter refreshments, MT. Chapman awarded the basketball letters in emphasizing the value and honor which they symbolized. Girls re- ceiving letters were: Mona Carlson, Roberta Fraser, Mae Fraser, Eliza beth Sey, Violey Lundell, Fife Fleek, Vieno Wahto and Ruth Lun- dell; boys. John Cashen, Frank Pettygrove, Harry Lundell, Ale X Gair, Angus Gair and William Cashen.
 In presenting the Southeast Alas ka championship cup to the girls, MT. Felix Grey, member of the school board, congratulated them as the undisputed champions of this section. He further congratu- lated the teachers and students on a very successful year with eXcep- tional standards and satisfactory in every way.
 Mona Carlson, captain of the girls sextette, accepted the trophy cup and responded. Following Mona, John Cashen said: I'm mighty proud of the team this year. If Coach Durham wants a trip next year, he'd better stick with Douglas"
 Six medals were next presented by MT. Chapman, four to the most valuable basketball players-Mona Carlson, Roberta Fraser, John Cashen and Alex Gair; Vieno Wah- to, the snappiest player; Elizabeth Sey, the snappiest guard and An gus Gair, high point man, received honorable mention. The last two medals went to the two students, boy and girl, who showed the best finest character, and most leadership in school activities Violet Lundell and Frank Petty grove.
 Orrin Edwards won the Fresh man boat contest and the wrist watch offered by Mrs Engstrom to the first year student who sold the most tickets
 Dancing to the excellent music of the Harmony H0upds filled inc rest of the evening. At midnight the party broke up with everyone about the good time they had.
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 GLORIA SWANSON IS AT LIBERTY TONIGHT
"The greatest and most consider,

"The greatest and most consider ate actress in films today"
 This is how Ian Keith refers to Gloria Swanson, star of "The Love of Sunya," which comes to the Lib erty on Sunday. Keith, who plays the role of one of Gloria'S lovers in the picture, attributes much of his own success on the screen to the famous actress.
 Several years ago, Miss Swanson noticed Keiths fine acting on the stage and persuaded him to play a leading role opposite her Since then he has been in several other Swanson pictures but "The Love of Sunya" marks their first appearance together in more than a year.
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taken in hand by the medical corps and the epidemic stemmed before we actually reached our destina- ton.
 Aside from this incident the America was fairly lucky during her career as a transport as she was never attacked by submarine although the doughboys were given number of scares.
 In January, 1920, the America started on cruise of the world to help carry some of the Czecho- Slovakian troops out of Siberia. About 5Oo,0O0 of these troops had been three years in crossing Rus sia and were in Vladivostok. Each of the allied nations had assigned several transports to aid in their transportation. We left New York for Manila with large gun and tug-boat lashed to the Americas
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uacity I had one of the most in teresting voyages in my career.
 With the rank of lieutenant was appointed navigating officer of the America in August, 1918. The vessel piled regularly between Brest and New York carrying troops, first to Europe, and then participated in the homeward movement. On one Of the former trips an influenza epidemic started on board resulting in 90 deaths. The bodies of the men were all taken to Brest as the officers decided not to conduct burials at sea. Everyone on the ship at that time was more or less affected but the situation was
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 decks, proceeding by way of the Panama Canal We called at San Francisco for fresh water and coal. Five days out we sighted a sailing ship bound for America. This schooner had been 110 days under sail and had run out of provisions and water. They signalled us and we stopped. A boat was lowered by the schooner and in short time they were alongside. We gave them food and water and proceed ed. The expressions of gratitude from these men shall never for get for they saw little hope of
 reaching port, having been becalm- ed for month and existing under
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scorching sun on sips of water that was quickly disappearing.
 After calling at Manila and at several other ports for fuel, we reached Vladivostok where we took aboard the usual 6,50O troops, in- cluding the wives of about 200 men and about 50 babies, some of the soldiers having married Russian women on their trek across the country On our way south we touched at Hong Kong. Here we had to tie up to a mooring buoy in the harbor, using heavy wire line and three nine inch manila haw- sers. The next morning the haw- sers had disappeared Some of the pirates had been at work during the night and had gotten away with their prize.
 We had several other experiences with the Chinese san pans. Some of them got aboard and stole al- most anything they could lay their hands on including canvas, lines and life rings. One of these pirates was caught with a strip of canvas under his arm and was thrown ov- erboard. A number of small boats was alongside but not one China man offered to help the victim Finally, one of the members of the America crew jumped overheard and rescued him, pushing him into one of the Chinamens boats.
 These coolies were crafty lot. When they were loading coal many of the larger pieces were cast into the water alongside their pier to which the America was moored. Later they came along with their small boats and dove for the big Jumps, bringing them to the sur face and carrying them away to sell again to other ships. It was rather slow work but many of them were active in it and it was not unusual for them to gather several tons every time ship was coaled.
 At Singapore we coaled again. We experienced greater discomfit- ure going through the Straits of Malacca and across the Indian Ocean, because of the monsoon weather. The wind blew from half to full gale force steadily for days Without this breeze the heat would have been unbearablo but it was bad enough at that. The Czecho- Slovakian soldiers made quite an impression upon the personnel of the America. They had endured all sorts of hardships for three years but were happy lot on their voyage home. They carried their own tailors, barbers, doctors and cooks. For hours they engaged in calisthenics that kept them in spelndid physical condition Dur ing the organized drills they were Cliu Oilly III JIullho dllu upOil Si rival every one had fine coat of tan. The women also had clasGss and went through their drills with enthusiasm. In the evening they divided themselves into groups of 800 and 100 and sang folk songs ! long into the night.
 We continued through the Sue1 Canal and on to Trieste where the | troops debarked. She voyage con- sumed 45 days to that point. They {, left the America waving and cheer ing to our officers We had car go of house furnishings in the 1, holds As the pieces were placed ! on the dock some of the men and their wives sorted the various 1 pieces of furniture and baggage !, and then carried it to the trains 1 which were made up of box cars for the last leg of their journey nome
 The America then proceeded to New York, arriving about six after we had left.
 Tomorrow: I Command the ship America.)
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F. o. E. PARTY

Next Monday evening immediat- ely after the regular lodge meeting, Douglas Aerie No. IT, F. O. E. will entertain the Ladies Auxiliary at cards in the social rooms of the hall.
 All members of the Auxiliary, and their husbands or sweethearts are cordially invited to be present. Cards will start about 8 o'clock.
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H. S. PARTY SUCCESS

How great success the High School party, held in Eagles Hall, last evening was, can be readily discovered by consulting any of the boys or girls who attended. The fun started with games, which caused much interest and excite ment. The winner in each con- test received a prize for his ef- forts.
 The B. B. squads led the grand
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BOOST HENDERSON

The Douglas Parent Teacher As- soeiation and Douglas Island Wom- ems Club, during the past week, passed resolutions endorsing the reappointment of Lester D. Hen derson as Territorial Commissioner of Education.
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MINE CLASS

George H. Miller, of the Bureau of Mines, will conduct a class in first aid, in Douglas, beginning on Monday, March IS, at the fire hall at 7:30 o'clock in the evening. Any one who desires may attend.
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CHURCH SERVICE

Dr. L. O. Baird of Seattle, who arrives on the Admiral Evans, will hold services tomorrow night in the Douglas Congregational Church at 8 o'clock. This cancels the usual morning service.
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ODD FELLoWs' NIGHT

Celebrating the Thirtieth Anni- versary, the Douglas Odd Fellows will hold big meeting tonight at which Juneau Odd Fellows will at tend. The meeting will be in the I. o. O. F. Hall.
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NOTICE TO EAGLES

Regular meeting Monday night, March 18th, will start sharp at ' o'clock on account of their social event for the Ladies Auxiliary at 8. All members are requested to at tend. adv.
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My ThirtyYears
 A aks at Sea" .sk2e,
by CAPTAIN GEORGE FRIED

On one of Fried's most in- teresting voyages the America transported troops from Si- beria Even on such a mission his ship gave succor in the form of provisions and water to a becalmed schooner. In each foreign port of call he found an interesting group to tell; life in ports from New York to Trieste.
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Douglas
 Church.
 Seruices

Notices for this church column must be received by The Empire not later than 10 o'clock Saturday morning to guarantee change of sermon topics, etc.
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Douglas Catholic Church

All services in the new church. 100 p. m.-Sunday School. No evening services.
 Thursday, 7:30 D. m.-"Way oi the Cross"
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By CAPT. GEORGE FRIED Copyright 1929, Associated Press) Chanter XIII

Chapter XIII
 I have been master of the Amer 1ca nearly a year and was indeed proud when assigned to her, for I had previously been navigating of ficer of the liner during the war when she was in the Army Trans port Service While in that ca
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- Douglas Presbyterian Native Mission

2:30 D. m.-Sunday School. 3:15 D. m.-Sermon.
 ZOO p. m. - Thursday-Midweek prayer service.
 All are cordially welcome to these services.
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church

No services as Dean Rice is in
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Weather Conditions As Recorded by the U S. r s@7's ''.t Weather Bureau
OCAL DATA

Forecast for Juneau and vicinity beginning today Rain tonight and Sunday; fresh southeasterly