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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
TENANT GOES
BEFOREPROBE
Control Board Buyer
Tells of Row With
Highway Group

AUSTIN. Feb. 13.-LP)-R. I. Ten
nant. purchasing member Of the
board Of control, last night repeated
much OF his former testimony reia-
tive to machinery "buys" Of the
state highway department, before the
joint legislative committee investi-
eating the two departments.
He was griIled by Cone Johnson
and Judge Walter Ely, members of
the commission, as to his position in
the controversies over equipment
requisitioned by the department and
the purchase of which he opposed.
Tenant said the board of control
made purchases for 81 state depart
ments and that so far it had entered
into controversies with only two, the
highway department and the Univer-
sity board Of regents with reference
to an order for furniture in the Lit
tlefield dormitory.
At one point johnson objected 10
"the animus being exhibited by Ten
nant" and at another juncture Glib
Gilehrist, state engineer, denied he
had received from Tenant a letter
and q newspaper advertisement adj
yising the board OF control OF a new
price on tractors.
Il rave the letter and advertise
ment to Mr.. Gilchrist in my office.
didn't I, Mr.. Gilehrist?" Tenant
asked.
"No, you didn't" Gilchrist replied
from his seat at counsel's table.
Then | haven't any more to say"
Tenant retorted.
Tenant was t~estifying 10 a pur-
chase Of 10 ten-ton tractors from a
dealer who had lowered the price
and 50 advertised the new price aft
er making the bid for the states
business and before shipping in
structions were given.
The company had bid s4.972 and
offered 70 take in secondhand trac-
tors at S400 each. The tractors were
later, and while the bids were pend
ing, advertised for S4,91s, and Ten
nant brought the reduction to atten-
ton of the company.
A letter was introduced from the
company in which it offered TO deliv-
er ne wtractors on its bid and per-
nit the department to retain the
secondhand tractors.
Tenant said he favored buying
the tractors at the new price but
the department insisted on paying
S4,972 and keeping the old tractors.
After Joe Orberg, former equip
ment inspector for the highway de-
partment, had testified that certain
employees had used state gasoline
and parts in their private automo-
biles, giving their names, the COM
mittee ordered the testimony strick-
en- from the record as "hearsay."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Seek to Change
W. Texas Rails

AUSTIN, Feb. 13.-tP}-A change
in location OF the South Plains and
Santa Fe Railway company's pro-
posed extension west from Sea-
graves, Gaines county. has been
made, according 10 a charter amend
ment approved by the attorney gen.
erals department. The extension
had previously been authorized but
over a different route.
The new route is over a distance
OF sos miles. from ~Seagraves west
through Gaines county, Texas, and
Lea county, n. NJ, to Lovington, N.
NJ. with a branch off the extension
beginning five miles west OF the
Texas-New Mexico line, thence south
and parallel to the state line for is
miles. thence southwest approxi-
mately ten miles west OF the state
line. thence south and parallel to
the line.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
EMPLOYEES OF
|. III. Levy Is Named
10 Head New Order
! Formed Here

o.. Levy, senior border patrol
Efetr. was elected president Of the
al No IS, National Federation Of
|deral Employees at an orgsniza-
n meeting Tuesday night at the
ices of the border patrol on Eliz-
eth street. attended by representa-
les CT various government offices.
pther officials elected were: p. H.
hdham, vice-president; A. ". Pr
r, secretary-treasurer. A commit
To solicit membership in the va
us federal offices here was ap-
nted, consisting of A. W. Pigott,
1T Brown; ]. B. Aviehle, immi-
ttion service; c. V~illzreal, public
iith service, and H. 4. Deer, Gus
, 5 service.
Object Of the federation is to adj
bee the social and economic well
Of government employees and to
in the perfection Of systems that
make for greater efficiency in
services Of the United States.
{ was decided to hold regular
etings hereafter on the first
Ednesdays Of each month, begin
be with a meeting March S. Among
branches of the government rep
ented az the meeting were:
immigration service, j. b. Aviehle;
toms, III. b. Deer; public health,
Villareal: border patrol, 4. II. Le-
army clerks at Fort Brown. A.
PiRott. Arthur Obreo, r. J. Bas-
+. William White and p. III. Lind
In.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

II. c. MeE.lree and wife ar regis
tered at the Fl Jar6in hotel from
New York.
George TAFT. district manager Of
the Southwestern Bell Telephone
company, Hariingen. was in the city
on business Wednesday.
l. ". Atkins Of San Antonio is
among visitors in the city. regis
tered at the Travellers hotel.
Edward Roos of New York is stay
ing at the Ell Jardin.
Arong visitors IN Brownsville
from Amarillo. registered AZ the
Travellers hotel is Bowman J~arratt.
&. T. Wheeler and wife Of De-
troit are guests az the FL Jardin
hotel.
G.. q. Gerersa. Dallas. II in the
city. registered nc the Travellers ho-
tel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Day in Congress
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.)
Wednesday:
House and senate in joint session to
hear counting of electoral votes.
Senate commerce committee consid-
ers proposed sale of government ships
to Paul -. Chapman. Inc.
Senate immigration committee has
before it propose postponement of
National Origins Clause Of immigra-
tion sct.
House has consent bills on its cal
endsr; senate Caraway bill.
-
Tuesday:
Senat discussed Caraway bill TO
prevc-t sale Of cotton and wheat in
futures markets.
Senatr Wheeler of Montana chsrg-
ed efforts were being made To halt
investigation into Bureau Of Indian
Affairs
Ht Sc passed $4,000. 900 farm relief
bill for storm stricken southeastern
states.
Senator Wheeler Of Montana charg-
senate commerce committee that gov
ernmens ships he sold 10 r. "A. Chap
man. Inc. for sl6.0s2 900.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
'GARP!X I'LL! Il
There's a dirty ring
around your oashtubs

II CONES from the hard water you uss
to wash clothes in. Soap and hard water
combine to make scum. The scum col
lects dirt. Part forms a dirty ring. Much
gets into the fabric Of the clothes. IL
makes them hard to wash snowy white.
But soften the water with Melo and
no scum forms No dirty ring. No gray
ish white clothes. Melo and water is a
wonderful cleaner. with or without
soap. Ii saves soap. too. from y TO u
the amount ordinarily used. II makes
soap more effective. Ii makes clothes.
white. Get il at your grocer's.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
No More Gas
In Stomach
and Bowels

" you wish to be permanently re-
heved of gas In stomach and bowels.
take Baalmann's Gss Tablets. which
ere prepared especially for stomach gas
all ths bad effects resulting from
.Eas pressure.
n That empty. craving feeling st the
pit OF the stomach will disappear: that
pitation will vanish. and you will again
be able to take a deep breath without
discomfort.
That drcwsy. sleepy feeling after
dinner will be replaced By . deaIra Ter
entertainment Bloatinr will cease
Your limbs, arms and fingers will no
hneer feel cold and go 70 sleep be-
cause ~Ba1lnann's Gas Tablets prevent
Ess from interfering with the eirculs-
ton Get the genuine. in the yellow pnck.
age ss any good drug store. Prirs o..
Always IN hand mt
w. c. WILLMAN'S
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
SUMMARY

Barometric pressure has fallen
considerably practically throughout
the country since last report, with
resultant increase in cloudiness and
moderation in temperature. Below
freezing temperatures still prevail
ed southwark, however, we'll into the
cotton belt this morning. Light
SHOWS occurred within the last "a
hours throughout the northwestern
and north-central states.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

Aa@AM 80
FURNISHED by Valley Abstract Co..
Cameron County
Gertus ID. Sutton, trustee, to Roy
C. Sethman CO., block s, Las Lagunas
subdivision, out of Paroles tract,
containing 6.l0 acres, plot 1855,
S2,135.
Gertus ID. Sutton, trustee, TO Roy
G. Sethman Co., block s, Las Lagunas
subdivision. Paroles tract, contain
ing $50 acres, plat 1855, 1886.
r. b. Rentfro, A. B. Cole, to Los
Ebanos Estate, Inc, s2.s2 acres Of
land in Cameron county, share 10, +.
S. grant. ~$I4,134.5O.
Luisa G.. Vida de Vera to II. H.
Hardin. lot g, block 80, West Browns
vile. <69S. so.
lowing proceedings weber had in the
court Of criminal appeals today:
Affirmed: Green Williams. San
Jacinto; Bob Mcpherson, Gregg;
j. A. Scott. 1arrant; Pete Hair. Palo
Pinto; N. c. Davis. Grayson; Charlie
James. Tarrant; G. c. Roberts, Pot
ter; Alvie Adams, Crosby; Will Venn.
Gregg; Clyde Baker, Jones.
fNeNCTSeu anu Etnel
Littles, Victoria; r. r.. Jones. Ellis;
4. L. Upton, -Gillespit; Hugh r.
Jones. Harris
Appeal dismissed at appellants re-
quest: Joe Rivis, Caldwell. two
cases..
Appellants motion for rehearing
granted, reversed and remanded:
Jack Grant, Hall, (Judge baltimore
d%issents).
Judgement reversed and appellant
ordered discharged: ex parte Jesse
Byrd. Nacogdoches; ex parte Charles
Binney. Stephens.
Appellants motion for rehearing
overruled: Roy Blanks, Donley; Joe
Stsglik. Live Oak: Roscoe Logue
Armstrong; Ad Cooper. Kaufman.
Reversed and dismissed: c. c.
Roberts. Potter.
Opinion Del. Oct. 81. 1928, with
drawn. appellants motion for rehear-
ing overruled: j. NJ. Salinas, Hill.
The conviction of Hugh II. Jones,
Harris county. carrying a sentence OF
five years for alleged murder of
l.. Il. Gray, va reversed and remand
ed. Jones was indicted Jointly with
Mrs. l.. X. Gray.
Ethel Titles. Victoria county. won
a new trial, the court reversing and
remanding the trial courts verdict
carrying ; years imprisonment fol
alleged murder OF Charley Titles.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

parking regulations. merchants stat
ing their customers seldom could
find a parking place within two or
three blocks. A survey disclosed
that many owners leave their ears
parked for several hours in the
main business section.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Stomach Troubles
Headache and
Dizziness

II your stomach is sick, o are
stck all over. II you can't digest
your food, You lose strength, get
nervous and feel as tired when you
get up as when you went TO bed.
For 10 years Tanlac has restored
to health and activity many thou
sands who suffered just as you do.
Mr.. John Robertson, of 500
Spring St, Little Rock, Ark, SAYS:
4 couldn't eat anything, couldn't
sleep, and working was almost an
impossibility. But after 8 bottles
OF Tanlac i could eat a bulls horn
and sleep like a logi"
Let Tanlac do for you what II
did for this sufferer. II corrects the
most obstinate digestive troubles
relieves gas, pains in the stomach
and bowels IL restores appetite,
vigor and sound sleep.
Tanlac is made Of roots. banks
and herbs. The cost Is less than
2 cents q dose. Get a@bottle from
your druggist today. Your none
back IL Il doesn't help you
Tanlac
81 MluIQNBQIIus.UsE
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Direct BY Mail
Advertising Service

Send your message direct to the
potential customer. We do all kinds
Of direct by mail work-Aultigraph-
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ity work. Most complete letter shop
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
In Legislature
CBy The Associated Press.)

tuesday.
House set as special order for
Tuesday SITS, 0OO. 600 road bond issue
plan.
Civil service bill e~ngrossed BY
house.
Sixteen senators sign bill in~creas-
ing power Of party executive COM
mittees to prescribe qualifications
OF voters and candidates.
Holbrook SEEMING bill affecting
bays and coast sidetraeked in SEN
ate after two DAYS consideration.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

last night; second. highest tempera-
ture yesterday; third. wind velocity
at s a. m; fourth, rainfall past "a
hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

Winter Garden sect ~ asserted
maturing OF their crop could 1e de-
layed ten days 20 two weeks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
AND BLOTCHES
| NO LONGER A PR0BLEMl

How TO Danish pimples. blotehes and
|er skin irritstions is no longer a
|biem. even in stubborn cases of long
bdin9.
go TO your druggist. ask for Black
White Ointment. use it according
directions and a clear. smooth TOM
kion will soon result. IL is pleasant
|nse. highly beneficial and scientihcal-
safe.
For best results use Black and White
IA Soap with Black and White ONT
|nt. All deslers-seIl them az small cost.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

bottle of Imperial
|zema Remedy is guaranteed TO be
Pugh for any case. All druggists
authorized TO refund your money
II fails.-Adv. "a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

WASHINGTON, Feb. I3.-tR-The
war department has approved revised
plans Of Port Arthur, Texas, for a
bridge across the Sabine-Neches Can
nj at that city. Original plans called
for a horizontal clearance Of lis feet,
while revised plans specify 200 feet,
which, the department said. will pro-
vide reasonably free, easy and unob-
structed navigation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

PARIS. Feb. 13.-tPp-General John
J. P~ershing will remain indoors for
a few days as a p~recaution against n
relapse after a severe attack of
grippe which kept him in his cabin
during most of his transatlantic trip.
ended yesterday. He will then begin
his work in connection with the COM
mission TO provide battle monuments
in France which, he explained. he ex-
poets to keep him in France for ONE
time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
COUNTY COURr

Hon. o.. c. Dancy, Judge
Hon John kleiber, Judge
Nc orders.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Cameron Courts

Suits flied in the district courts
None.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
I03RD DISTRICT COURT

Hon. A.. NJ. Kent, Judge
Merchants National bank VS.. +. ].
Betanzo, on trial.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

Dickey's Old Reliable Eye Water
ieves sur and wind burned eyes.
|esn't hurt. All druggists.-Adv. /.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

18TH DISTRICT COURT
Hon. A.. w. Cunningham, Judge
No orders.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

CHICAGO, Feb. H. up Five
masked robbers tod-y entered the
lobby OF the exclusive suburban Oak
Park Arms Hotel, and compelled
four employees to III Oh the floor
while they rifled safe deposit boxes.
escaping with an undetermined loot.
An unmasked robber held up the
cashier Of q downtown restaurant and
escaped with $500.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

MEXICO CITY. Feb. 13.-Pl-
Lieut.. Col. Roberto Fierro, Mexican
aviator who five months ago flew to
Havana and Central America, an
nounced today he will fly soon to
Dallas. Texas, to attend the Rotary
international convention.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

MARRIAGE LICENSES
Jose DomingueZ and Petra Garcia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

PARIS, Feb. 13.@P-Condition Of
Marshal Foch showed a definite i'm
provement today. his physicians, Drs.
Daveniere and Degennes, said after
a half hours visit with their patient.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

MIDLAND. Tex, Feb. 13.-(Pl-E.
l. Long, 50, vas killed and J. Z.
Mcham was slightly hurt when their
roadster was wrecked near here last
night. They were attempting 20 pass
another car. Long is survived by his
wife OF Tulsa.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
NEWS
BRIEFS

HUNTSVILLE, Tex, Feb. 13.-tFD
No trace had been found today of
three TRUSTEES who escaped yester-
day from the Wynne state prison
As bloodhounds failed to pick up q
trail it was believed the trio escsp-
ed in an automobile. The missing men
are A. c. Fox. J. D. Steedly and
Frank Mineek. Their absence was re-
vealed at roll call yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

HAVANA, Feb. 12.-tP-Alfred Z.
Smith, New York's former governor.
arrived in Havana today aboard the
steamer Shawnee accompanied by
Mrs. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Kenny, John J. Raskob. and a large
party of friends. The former COVER
nor told the press that he was here
to forget politics for the present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

FURNISHED by Valley Abstract Co.,
Cameron County
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-12
WAGGONER AWAITS
FEDERAL ACTION
Warrant Which Will Take
Him to New York on Way
by Air Mail.
BY the Associated Press:

BY the Associated freSS.
NEW CASTLE, Wyo., September Ia
Seemingly unconcerned as to his future,
C. D. Waggoner, president of the small
Bank of Telluride, Colo, awaited quiet
" in his here today the next action
of Federal authorities, who charge him
with a half -million-dollar fraudulent
financial coup.
Unconcerned by the furore caused by
his manipulations which placed to his
credit 100000 belonging to six large
New York banks, through the receipt
of faxed Geographic orders, Waggoner
told of his financial dealings. During
the narrative of the puzzling financial
deal he strove constantly to impress on
his uueStioners that he alone was re-
sponSible, that no one else was in any
way connected with his actions.
Expect Warrant by Air.
Local authorities, who arrested him
Tuesday night at tourist camp near
here, still held him on technical
charge of investigation, awaiting Fed
eral warrant from New York to turn
him over to Federal authorities, who
will take him to Cheyenne and then to
New York. The warrant, en- route from
New York by air mail, was expected
here today.
Meantime, Preston T. McAvoy, county
attorney, was en- route 10 denver Will
information which he expected to ald
authorities there who are investigating
the Denver angle of the case that baffled
authorities and amazed the financial
world. McAvoy's trip to Denver was
the result of information found in a
note book contained in Waggoner's
clothing when he was arrested here,
Although refusing to be quoted, the
county attorney indicated his informa-
ton implicated some Denver persons IN
Waggoner's deal.
scheme. Waggoner said his only motive
in the manipulation was to protect the
depositors of the Bank of Telluride:
After dennsiting q 100000 certified
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-12

explained details OF his disposition of
the 100000 certified drafts which he
obtained from banks In New York on
the strength Of spurious kilograms sent
from Denver. He said he would rather
see the New York banks lose than de-
positors of his bank at Telluride, Colo.
81 have no particular affection for
New Workers." he said. II am glad the
hunt for me is over, and feel that pos
sibly some explanation is expected of me
by the public" the statement began.
IT am glad to tell all know about this
-million-dollar transaction"
Fle reiterated that he was solely re-
sponsible, that he went into the deal
with his eyes open, and that he sought
merely to protect the depositors of the
Bank of Telluride.
Going into details of how he disposed
of the $495, 900 certified checks from the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-12
,hase National Bank in New York he

Chase National Bank in New York ne
said:
Il drew one check for $27o. 900. The
Chase National certified 1t. took that
check to the Central Hanover Bank, and
I paid of four notes. One OF them was
a 100000 obligation Of the Bank OF Tell
uride. Two notes Of $50, 900 each were
obligations of the Norwood Cattle Loan
Co. There was $4,000 note OF my
own.
"All of these were paid, and directed
the Central Hanover Bank to send the
collateral which had secured these
loans to the Bank of Telluride. am
told that was done and feel certain
that the Bank of Telluride has been re-
lieved of obligations totaling $20O,ooO.
Anyway. after I had paid off the
100000 of the Bank Of Telluride ana
the 100000 of the Norwood Cattle Loan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-12

Co., and my personal note Of $4,000.
there was $4,000 left from the $27o, 900
certified check. I left that on deposit
in the Central Hanover to the credit Of
the Bank Of Telluride. So far as know
it Is still there.
"At the Chase National Bank. I OBJ
tanned another draft for $225,O00. That
made total Of $495,00O drawn, and
there was left In the Chase National
Bank balance Of $4,000 out Of the half
million.
"The 1925 900 certified draft was sen.
to the First National Bank of Pueblo
and instructed the First National
Of Pueblo to send through q $4,000
credit to the Continental National Of
Salt Lake City. That was to pay q per-
sonal obligation.
"I am told the $4,000 went through
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-12

as directed TO the Continental Of Salt
Lake City. And know, as previous
ly have indicated, that $4,000 was sent
to the Bank Of Telluride by the First
National Of Pueblo, also on my instruc-
tions. Consequently there Is credit In
the First National of Pueblo for the
Bank Of Telluride Of $145,00o.
my intention In the beginning was
to have this money available for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-12

Bank OF Telluride. I made It available
and cannot see. any reason why the de-
positors Of the Bank Of Telluride should
not be protected.
EFT was my idea that the $225, 900
thing after had secured the release
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-12

check In the Chase National Bank Of
New York he drew a certified check for
$780, 600 on the bank, with which he
paid OF four notes at the Central Ham
over Bank of New York. One was for
100000, an obligation of the Bank OF
Telluride; two other notes, similar OBJ
legations, were for $4,000 each and the
fourth was a personal obligation OF
$4,000"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-12
wAGGoNER RELATES SCHEME.
Says He Acted Alone for Protection OF
Telluride Deposit0rs.

DENVER, September IL R-The
Denver Post published copyrighted
statement yesterday from G. D. Wag-
goner, president of the Bank of Tellu-
ride, dictated over telephone from the
Jail in New Castle, Wyo., in which ne