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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12
Rare Texas Document
Shown in Capitol


AUSTIN. Nov. 12-Soon the orig
inal Texas declaration or indepen-
dence-that isn't original--will be
lifted out Of It's 50 year burial IN
hidden archives and placed on pub
lie view In the capitol.
Mrs. Jane X. McCallum, secre-
tary OF state, has had an iron and
glass cage made for the document,
and is having a niche carved i'm
stone OF the capitol building to
provide a safe place. In public view
for the document that bears sigma
lures of those who adopted 1t at
Washington on the Brazos, Mar.
2, 1886.
This declaration isn't the oriFi-
nal, according TO Readings in
Texas History by Prof. Eugene G.
Barker Of the University OF Texas.
The original. perned by George C..
ChildreSS, was used as ca working
copy Of the convention, and then
lost, but the signed copy, now re-
garded as the original. was a fair
copy made by an expert penman..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12
Temple Gives Tract
For Soil Experiment

COLLEGE STATION, NOV. II
Fl-A tract or SIX acres, adjoining
the blackland experimental station
near Temple, has been purchased
by the Temple chamber OF COM
merce It the cost or $1,000 and
donated for use IN soil erosion and
root rot studies being carried on
by the station. Director A. b. Con-
ner. or the Texas Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station, a.. a. NJ. College
OF Texas, has announced. The land
becomes the property Of the state
for use by the experiment station.
The topography OF the six-acre
tract is especially suitable for the
studies in question and special
equipment ~ being placed Oh the
land for use In the research pro-
gram now under way by A. & mn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12
TEXAS COTTON
YIELD DROPS
Figures Show Years Crop
Al 3,s50. 900 Bales;
6% Abandoned
Especial to The Herald)

AUSTIN. Nov. PA probable
Texas cotton yield Of s.s50.OOo bales
this year, as compared with $780,
oO0 bales last year. was forecast By
tne United States governments No
vernber cotton report issued here
saturday BY H.. II. Schultz, statist.
This estimate Is unchanged from
October. The report says approxi-
mately 8 per cent Of planted cotton
was abandoned. leaving 17,575. 900
acres to be picked. for q yield Of
lOe pounds OF lint per acre.
2 Pen Cent 10 be Ginned
Total national crop IL estimated
at I4.478,000 bales, as Compared with
l5s009,000 last year.
Most OF the Central Texas cot
ton has been picked and land Il
rapidly being prepared for next year.
the report said. There IS some fair
late cotton on land that held mois-
lure until weevil activity subsidized.
~ was said, Adult 7 per cent re-
mains TO be einned. and the cron
VIII run about $4,000 for the CEN
tral Texas area. Is compared with
1.390.000 last year.
West and West Central Texas cot
ton was checked BY frost Oct. %,
and recent rains have damaged
what remained to be picked. Last
year this section made 5000 bales.
This year about 800 bales IS a.
pected.
Damage BY Frost
Northwest Texas late cotton wa
damaged by frost and subsequent
rains. About 100000 bales more are
70 be picked. Indications are the
crop win fall short Of the SEA 900
bale yield OF last year. The large
winter wheat crop has q good season
IN the ground and Is doing well. the
report said.
South Texas cotton virtually Is
nicked out. with only a scattering
{ toucron untouched.
North Texas has about 10 ner
cent yet to be picked. Most OF the
voting bolls arc infested with wepvils.
lands are I'm good share for plow-
Ing. the report said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12

"It's Toasted"-the phrase that describes the
extra "toasting" process applied in the manu-
facture Of Lucky Strike Cigarettes. The finest
tobaccos-the Cream Of the Crop-are scien-
tifcally subjected to penetrating heat at mini
mum, 26O'-maximum, 500, Fahrenheit. The
exact, expert regulation of such high temporal
lures removes impurities. More than a slogan,
cts Toasted" is recognized by millions as the
most modern step in cigarette manufacture.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12
BY central Press

BY central Press
Tulsa. Okla, Nov. 12-Does Soc
iety owe the armed bandit who
goes out upon the streets or high
ways in search OF his victim, per-
haps to kill him. q duty?
No, says District Judge Saul
Wager from MS judicial bench in
Tulsa. And he emphasized this
answer in a forcible manner re-
Gently when he attracted nation
wide attention BY sentencing a IT
year-old boy 70 the electric chair
and q ~29-year-old youth to life
imprisonment when the two enter
cd pleas Of guilty before him TO
charges OF robbery.
Bandit Potential Killer
He looks upon the bandit. they
call them hijackers now. as a pot
entail murderer, he explains. against
whom society's safeguard Is
swift. certain justice and heavy
penalties.
And when Ted Cole, II. stood be-
fore him and admitted his guilt
IN connection with the robbery OF
a bottling works plant in Tulsa,
the Judge looked not upon a youth
IN his teens who might ct some
future date become q leading citiz-
en- in some town, a successful
business man or the head OF a
family, but upon a hardened GRIM
inal. who admitted that the past
six years Of his LIE had been devot-
ed TO crime.
Cole was brought to Tulsa from
the Arkansas state prison TO face
the charge OF robbery. He had been
sent UP there for two years on q
burglary charge.
UnmCved hy Youth
His youth might have had some
effect upon the majority OF judges.
But Judge wager. who already has
made the courts or the country sit
up and look about by the sudden
ness with which he dispenses justi-
ice. followed tl.e law as he saw 1t.
The Oklahoma legislature has
provided that persons who commit
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12

the crime OF robbery with a gun
shall be subject to death. The
southwest has been a breeding
place for bandits for years. Many
notorious names have bIazed into
infamous history out OF this young
rapidly growing territory.
These names will remain out OF
history II more judges viii take
Yager's attitude. authorities be-
heve.
The Judges Code
Here Is the code OF ethics which
this young district judge has set
forth:
The interests of the armed hi
jacker, who goes out with the pUr-
pose Of holding up and perhaps
killing his victim, Is directly op-
posite TO the interests Of society.
There is the question. Whose
interests are paramount, society's
or the hijackers'? TO me there rs
but one answer. society's.
Il have a feeling Of compassion
for the man accused, whether he
IS II or ~, but at the same time
it is my duty and desire TO protect
the interests Of the citizens who
may be the next victims Of these
potential murderers.
But I do not propose to wait
srwkf1 vr.rnn~r.n - Lff1od knf~wn ont-
ing TO check such a danger"
Tulsa and the country gasped
nc the swiftneSs or his Judgment.
Gives Second Sentence
Twenty-four hours later another
gasp went out. Judge wager SEN
fenced Emmett Kelly, %. Wellston,
Ohio, youth. to life Imprisonment
when he entered a plea Of guilty
to a charge Of stealing Si.15 worth
Of gasoline and oil at the point OF
q gun.
Kelly told O pitiful story of priva-
tions. of the anxiety he and his
young wife had to reach Arizona
for his health. He told the court
he had a navy record. He and his
wife had stopped in Tulsa. broke.
Commended and Condemned
Commentator and protests alike
have come to the Tulsa jurist. Au-
thorities whose duty It Is to up
hold the law and SUPPRESS crime
unite in commentator. Some cit
izens feel that the iurist was too
severe.
IN the meantime. Cole and Kelly
have gone to the state prison at
McAlester, the former TO death row,
the other to begin long years In
prison.
They'll never send me TO the
chair" hopes Cole. The people of
the state won't let EN-"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12

There's danger In diets that lack
bulk. This roughaRe is absolutely
necessary to keep wei. Without IL
constipation begins its deadly work.
Unless prevented it's poisons will
ruin health, steal beauty, blast
hopes.
Sallow compilations, headaches,
~listlessness are signs that constipa-
ton Is present. But these can be
banished--health and vigor can DO
regained by eating Kellogg's
AL-BRAN.
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN Is 1909
bran and II 1000 effective. IL IN
guaranteed to bring natural, sure
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12
Brownsville Doctor
Chiropractic Head

(5pectal 10 Inc Herald)
SAN BENTTO, Nov. 12-Dr. r. z.
Anderson, Brownsville, was elected
president of the Valley Chiroprac-
tic association at their meeting here
Sunday afternoon. held at the Of
flee OF DR.. j. vi. Berry. Clinic prac-
tice was demonstrated. The aSsocia-
citation meets next month in Har-
lingen with DR.. A. Z. +. Berry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12

Slgners on various copies are dif-
ferent. several more members hav-
ing signed copies that were sent
to the United states than signed
the copy that was preserved as the
official republic and state record.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12
DON'T NEGLECT DAILY ROUGHAGE
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN Will Supply 1t in Generous
Quantities

relief. Eat two tablespoonfuls
daily - chronic cases, with every
meal. Doctors recommend IL.
"A delicious cereal to serve with
milk or cream. Delicious i'm cooked
dishes. Recipes are ON the pack
age. Your grocer sells AEL-BRAN.
Hotels, restaurants and dining
cars serve it. Made by Kellogg In
Battle Greek.
Aes.;?y ~.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12

In cooperation with the United
States department or agriculture
The Blnckland station near Tenn
pie Ia now using $50 acres for ex-
peFimental work. The recently do
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12

mated six-acre tract brings the TO-
tai uf land owned tO m little more
than loo acres. The station has lido
acres additional under lease for
soil erosion work.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-11

An anti-prohibition committee, which will serve as an aid to the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, and which comprises some of the city's most prominent citizens has been formed with voi- unteer membership here. Letters tu prominent residents inviting them to join, have been sent out by the committee, the letters stating that the prohibition amendment will be repealed if all who are opposed to it will give their efforts to support the movement.
 Isaac D. Russell of Grove Hill. treasurer of the American Hardware Corporation, Is said to be treasurer of the committee. 's Other names on the letterhead are. Judge William c. Hungerford, formerly of the police and city court benches here: Elisha H. Cooper. chairman of the board of director. of the Fafnir Bearing company; Stanley R. Eddy of. the brokerage firm of Eddy Brothers, William &
 Bacon of the American Paper Good. company in Kensington. Howard S
 Hart. chairman of the board Of the Hart and Cooley company. Inc:
 .ouis W. Young, treasurer of ths
New Britain herald., 1929-06-11
Critic of Paoaessa Lose. Post.
 As Fire Department Physician;
 Dr. Ayitable Out; Dr. Savard In
Change Made at Meeting of Commission Comes as Sur prise - Supplanted Doctor Is Member of Demo cratic Town Committee and Signer of Sharp
 Note of Censure to Mayor.

Dr. A. l.. Avitable, fire depart ment physician for the past year. was Misplaced by Dr. Arthur J. Sav- ard, by unanimous vote of the fire commissioners at a meeting last night.
 The meeting. which reelected James J. Butler chairman and Mrs. Helen R. Keogh clerk, was held one night in advance of the regular meeting time out of courtesy to Commissioner James H. Passerini. who will not be in the city tonight.
 Dr. Avitables was department physician in ! sprevious Pa0nessa administration but upon the elec- ton of Gardner c. Weld as mayor. he was dropped and Dr. Frank Zwick took over the office. Last April, the present board again switched doctors and Avitable su:- ceeded Zwick.
 Action Causes Surprise
 Members of tho fire board had no comment to make on the action, which came as a complete surprise in fire department and official cir
New Britain herald., 1929-06-11
YOUTH FATALLY SHOT;
 QUIZ CUSTOMS MAN
Companions Say Guard Shot Victim-Agent
 Denies Charges

Detroit. Mich, June II R-- Archibald Eugster. 21, was probably fatally wounded early today by a bullet said to have been fired by Jonah Cox, a customs border patrol inspector, who was guarding a run, runners motorboat on the River Rouge.
 Two of the wounded youths com- panions, Raymond Malicki. 21, and Joseph Lakatos, 20, said they were on their way to fish in the Detroit river when they were attracted by shots. The youths left their out board motorboat and went to inves- tigate. Malicki said he was walking behind Eugster when the youth was shot and saw man wearing a cus- tom officers cap appear from be- hind bush.
 Patrolman Clayton Fleming. who questioned Cox. said the customs agent refused to admit he had shot Eugster. but did not deny he had fired several shots into the air when he saw the youths pass in motor boat.
 Cox was guarding a motorboat and a quantity of liquor which had been abandoned by rum runners surprised by the officers. Police arc holding Eugster's two companions.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-11
Fiqht On 18th Amendment Led By
 City's Most Prominent Residents

Stanley Works and . member of the board of education; Russell C. Ger mond of the Stanley Works. Donald R. Hart of Prince and Whitely Of this city. Maxwell g. Hart. president of the Hart and Hutchinson conn pany: Ernest N. Humphrey. prcEi- dent of the Humphrey Aanufacfur- ing company; Maurice Stanley. pres- ident of the Fafnir Bearing com pany.
 It was reported several local peo- pie had sent checks and were en- rolling as members but this could not be veriied because MT. Russell who has been M in . Hartford hos pital. could not be reached. and .ie has not had an opportunity to ex- anime the mail.
 The letter sent out by the Iecal committee follows:
 Dear sir: Just how dissatisfied are you with prohibition?
 You don't like it-but what are you doing about it? However much | -o:, rr,"'r hc do'.'~ os a., i~dividv"t your efforts may be made muc1 | (Continued on Page 21l
New Britain herald., 1929-06-11

After completing a two year triumphal tour of Italy as prima donna Of the Italian Lyric Opera company, Miss Leonora Lacava, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James La cava. 26 Hawkins street, returned to her parental home last evening. She will rest for few days before she goes to New York city to continue her operatic career.
 With the exception of a short visit two years ago. this is the first time that Miss Lacava has been in New Britain in five years. She returned Monday evening because of the un- certain health of her father.
 Do l like New Britain" - Miss Lacava repeated the question when she was interviewed. Yes and no. You see, there have been so many changes made in the past five years that hardly remember the place. Ii seems so different than it was when l was going to school here.''
 Will Not Sing Here
 Miss Lacava does not intend to sing when she is in New Britain You know," she says. while have made somewhat of a success in Italy. at the present time. I am unkuewa ia Nsw Britain. l do moi
New Britain herald., 1929-06-11
PLIERS TRY TWICE
 ID LEAVE ICELAND Heavy Gas Load and Poor Pro- peler Force Return to Base ADVERSE WEATHER REPORT Swedish Aviator Expects to Attempt Start Again Within Few Hours Welcome at New York Arranged By Officials.
ADVERSE WEATHER REPORT

Reyk javik, Iceland, June II R- Captain Albin Nuremberg in his sea- plane. the Sverige, returned here at 9:25 a. m. (5:25 a. m. l.. S. T). after taking off at 6:35 a. m. (2:s5 a. m. E.. s. ID for Ivigtut. Greeland, in continuation of his flight from Stockholm to New York.
 It was the second time this morn- ing that the fliers had got into the air successfully and had to return. the heavy fuel load forcing them back shortly after { o'clock also.
 Captain Ahrenbergs start this morning was made despite warn- ing from the meteorological station here that weather conditions in the vicinity of Greenland made his trip not feasible.
 Captain Nuremberg returned to change the propeller on his plane. He expected to start again within a few hours.
 Arrive in Evening
 The three aviators arrived at Reyk- javik at 7:4S p. m. (3:4S p. m. E. $ T.) yesterday from Vestmann Island. a small island south of Iceland and about 60 miles from Reykjavik. They had been lowed there earlier by government boats which speeded to their aid when they made fore ed landing at Skaptaros late Sunday evening.
 The flight over the 60 miles was made in 35 minutes. Arriving they were met by the mayor and town council who escorted them to the Hotel Iceland for a banquet while spectators on the quays sang the Swedish national anthem.
 Their plane functioned perfectly, they said. The slight damage it re- ceived when 1t alighted near Skap-
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New Britain herald., 1929-06-11

cles. other than to say that Dr.. Avitable had completed the periol for which he was elected and that the board. in eSsanizinE for this year. had decided on another for department doctor.
 Dr. Avitable ts 2 member of the democratic town committee and is active in its work. A few months ago, during the dispute between Mayor Paonessa and the towA com mittee. Dr. Avitable was one of a group of three appointed by the lat ter to frame . letter to the mayor expressing resentment at his criti- cism. The letter, which went out over the signature of Chairman Thomas J. Smith of the town com mittee, was sharply critical of the mayor. Explanation was made that the letter form of reply was decid- ed upon as preferential to . statc- ment in the news columns because, it was said. the committee desired .o
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New Britain herald., 1929-06-11
|PULLEN HOLDS OVER
 AS SuPT. OF HEALTH
Successor to Be Chosen in FalI-IncineratOr Pro.
 ject Rejected

No successor to Dr. Richard W. Pullen as superintendent of health will be elected until the September meeting of the board, and Dr. Pull len will continue to direct the work of the department through the sum- mer months. it was decided at a meeting today
 In the meantime. Drs. Vincent Mendillo and Morris s. Dunn, as T subcommittee of the board. will examine the qualifications of 50 candidates for the position. elimi- hating those who because of finan- cial demands or lack of experience cannot be considered for the super intendency.
 At the suggestion of Chairman John J. McBriarty. the commission decided that 10 candidate who has not had experience in public health work will be considered for the position.
 A suggestion for financing an in- (COntinued on Page 19.)
New Britain herald., 1929-06-11
.HUTChlNS DEFINES
 IDEAS ON CgttEGE
Higher Schooling to Teach Student to Think for
 Himself

Chicako, June II tP-Dr. Robert NJ. Hutchins. dean of the law school of Yale university. who will be. come, next September. the youngest president of a large university in this country, outlined today his educa- tional belief before this years gradu- ating class at the University of Chi cago. Dr. Hutchins delivered the convocation address. He will be- comes president of the university at the opening of the fall term.
 Would Widen Horizons a
 After deploring the belief that youths mind should be settled and hardened to staid ideas and preju- dices. Dr. Hutchins said:
 My view of university training is to unsettle the minds of young men, to widen their horizons. to inflame their intellectA It is not a harden ing, or setting process. Education is not to teach men facts. theories or flaws: 1t is not to reform them. or amuse them. or to make them ex- pert technicians in any field it is to teach them to think. 10 think straight if possible; but to think all ways for themselves"
 Dr. Hutchins attacked parents who pamper their children. allowing them to go along relying on them- selves.
 Dr. Hutchins advised young per sons contemplating entering college ito know the fellows and to get a diploma because 1t Is the open se- same into the company of persons who matter" to join their local country club or fraternal organiza- ton.
 Praises Club Idea
 These bodies have high ideals. he said. they are organizations for mutual impY,vement. Their dues are lower than Those pf most colleges. You get to know the fellows in one. It would seem plausible to suppose that one can get from them most of the things one gets at the university, if one goes to the university because it is the thing to do.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-11
Ono of Wolst Influences oa Moda1 Amaican Lift, George
 s. Greene Says
EDWARD E. CHRIST CHOSEN
 CONNECTICUT PRESIDENT
Delegates From Affiliated Exchange Clubs Holding State Couventi0d at Shuttle Meadow Club-Play Golf in Mofning With Business SesstOa at 1880 and Banquet Scheduled for This Eyening.

Though I am not a drinking man, believe that the 18th amendment has been one of the worst influences on modern American life. To say the least. it has been dcmoralizing. firmly believe that the American people should go on record again, expressing themselves as to the ad- visibility of continuing the present regime of the Apti-Saloon Lague."
 These are the views of George g. Greene of Los Angeles, Calif.. na- tional president of Exchange clubs of America, who is in New Britain attending the state convention of the Affinliated Exchange clubs today.
 Rootleggers Scum of the Earta,
 ''Of course, hold no brief for the bootleggers, MT. Greene con- tinued. II believe that they are worse-or at least as bad-as the man who robs one on the street. To me they are the scum of the earth.
 And again. 1t must be understood 'fidl hoNC IVi tuU hutse Saloon League or the Womene' Christian Temperance Union. or any of the other societies which try to have legislation passed against what is strictly moral question. They believe that they have work to do, and they are doing it as best they see fit. That is about all one can gay for them. However, s1 do not like their ideas nor ideals.
 Finds New England Prosperous
 "But"-Mr. Greene changed the subject-"here in New England, and especially in New Britain. I have never seen such prosperity. From the looks of things, I believe that New Britain is prospering as it never
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New Britain herald., 1929-06-11
GERMAN REJECTS
 MINORITY REPORT
Sresemann Takes Stand to League Committee Despite Plea
BRANDS APPEAL IS VAIN
Foreign Ministers Action Expected Since May 23-Says Plan Does Not Oner Permanent Guarantee for MinOrities.

Madrid, June II R - Gustav Stresemann, German foreign minis ter, today told the special commit tee of the council of the League of Nations considering the minorit!es report, that he was unable. to accept the report in its actual form because it did not offer permanent guar anthe for minorities.
 Herr Stresemann's protest against the report of the committee of three had been expected since May 23, when the proposals formulated by roth Germany ana Canada concern ing the protection of 40,O0O,00O mil nority peoples were rejected.
 Others Refuse Plan
 Sir Austin Chamberlain. senor Quinones de Leon of Spain and M. Adachi of Japan then refused to accept the suggestion that the League council exercise constant supervision over interests of these minority peoples. They decided that the council could act under the powers given by the minority treaties only when a mem- Ger of the council reported an in- fraction of the treaties.
 Aristide Briand, French foreign
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