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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-05
Two Americans and Their
Millions

This Is a land Of romance as well as a land Of
riches. Thomas r. Slick was known the world over
as the king Of wildcatters." He was a Pennsylvania
BY birth and started on his own at a very early age.
He was more widely known in the petroleum pro-
ducing states Of Kansas and Oklahoma and Arkansas
and Texas than any other oilcater who has figured
in the development Of black gold producing acreage.
He had his ups and downs. He made and he lost
many fortunes. He died the other day and when his
will was probated the truth came out as to the value
Of his holdings. He had amassed a fortune having
a value up to 100000 A mother, a widow and
three children inherited this vast fortune and the
widow and a brother-in-law, Arthur A. Seelgson OF
San Antonio, are named as the executors and Gus
fcdians Of the estate. He made ample provision for
his mother during her life time but the millions he
had amassed pass on to the widow and the children
and that's all. 1t is the undisputed right Of a man
to- make his own disposition Of his own property.
That right cannot be challenged.
IN the state Of Michigan William F. Ruggles, an
eccentric former lumber king passed out at the age
or 81. He had accumulated a fortune Of s50,O00.Ooo.
Ills will was probated and directed that his holdings
should be handled BY two men, close friends, as exc
cutors and trustees "for such charitable, benevolent,
educational and public welfare uses as said trustees
shall select BeQuests to relatives. employees and
friends total s230OC0 with a large donation to his
favorite hospital and a trust fund Of 100000. Gre
alive for use By the trustees TO provide financial as
sistance to such Of my friends as may be in need Of
financial assistance or relief" In telling Of the way
III which the bulk CT the estate should be used the
viii states. 1T Is my desire and intent that such trust
estate and the income thereof shall be devoted to
charitable, benevolent. educational and public well
fare uses in the state Of Michigan"
William B. Ruggles was one Of the last OF the
lumber barons of. Michigan. Alone and cared for
only BY one Of the many wards whom he assisted,
he died in his tiny apartment above his offices at
Manis+ee. He amassed his vast fortune IN Michigan
and he willed It to the people Of Michigan for char
liable, benevolent, educational and public welfare
uses. Men said he was a miser. he had never mar
ried. He was born fl poverty. His mother lived to a
ripe old age. re gave her every comfort. Luxuries
did not appeal 10 her. He may have been a miser.
but when he dictated his will he placed his money
where he thought it would 90 the most good.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-05
The Once Over
WALL STREET STUDY

Copyright, 1890, BY The Associated Newspapers

Scene: A brokers office. 1t Is shortly after noon.
The customers chairs and benches are empty and
coated with q long accumulation of dust. Several
clerks are playing chess.
First clerk tsuddenly startled: What was that?
Second Clerk: What was what?
First Clerk: That funny noise. I heard 1t dis
tinctly.
Third Clerk: You're hearin' things.
First Clerk: There 1t goes againi
Fourth Clerk: He's right. I heard 1t, too.
Second Clerk: What was it like?
Fourth Clerk: II was a sort Of metallic tapping
noise. I remember hearing something like il a long
time ago, but I can't just place what II was.
First Clerk tiptoeing to the instrument and peer
ing into it,: Looki It's the ticker.
The Others Gas they flocked around the ticker In
amazement): What do you know about that Some
body must have bought a stock
First Clerk: But they oughta warn us and not let
the darned thing 90 off suddenly like that and scare
hell out Of US.
Can alarm goes off In an adjoining offce)
Second Clerk: What's that?
First Clerk: That's the alarm In the bosss room.
Third Clerk: What's he getting up for this early?
I thought he came in and slept through till the
close Of the market this year.
First Clerk: I don't understand II. There's certain
" 70 reason for him to get up in a market like this.
The Boss bursting into the room. very indignant
ly): who monkeved with that alarm clock? I had
II set for 8 o'clock.
Second Clerk: Nobody here touched 1t. boss.
The Boss: It's an outrage. It's getting so a broker
can't get an unbroken sleep in his own establishment
sss
There is a sound Of footsteps in the corridor. 1t
gets the immediate attention Of every one)
The Boss: Psh-h-h-h-hi 1t may be a customer.
First Clerk: He's coming this way.
The Boss very excitedly): Now, boys, let's not
take any chances. If he comes in you, jerks and At
wood. slam the door so he can't get out: and you.
Groggins. drag out a nice comfortable chair
Stranger (entering the office: Is this the broker
age office Of Schlumph, Schlumph & Schlumph?
Two clerks bound to the door and hold it shut. A
third brings a chair. The boss pushes the stranger
into it and jumps into his lap TO hold him DOWN.
Boss Co a fourth clerk: Send out for some lunch,
a couple Of quarts Of red wine, some cigars and some
music.
Stranger struggling: What's the idea? Let me
up! Let me upi
Boss Ctriumphantly): Not a chance. mister. The
last man who came 10 her looking for a brokerage
office got awayl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-05
TsAhzl4w00d Story
@S@s covreom 1850 H, Nc. saascz nc. B ERNEST lyNNl

Thanks. III have to tell you
that I'd almost forgotten about
this play. It's been kicking around
Ia New York for so long. and 1t
took Collier and-and someone else
to see its possibilities as q picture.
Id never thought Of 1t that way;
know what I mean? You see. when
/ came out here and gave up try
ing to crash the magazines / sort
Of started all over"
Il see" Phillips nodded rs though
he understood. He said. what did
you do over at Continental-any
original s~tories2"
Rorimer named a couple OF pic-
lures. They weren't especially
good he apologized.
They weren't bad. DO you want
me to read your play? Ill be glad
to do 1t and let you know what !
think Of It."
And Dan smiled. There was
something else. I've got o special
reason FOR wanting TO interest
Grand United and I want to do "a
little bit more than Just leave 1t
here and <Salk out. Have you got
a vacant office with q typewriter In
IL, where I can lock myself I'D for
a few hours? I'd like to turn out
d rought treatment for the screen
and leave that with you along with
the play manuscript"
He rose and picked UP his hat.
I'm net much OF . salesman. ]
guess, but II you'll take that much
Of a chance on me ] don't think
you'll be sorry"
wait q minute" Phillips said.
sit down. : He frowned for a mo-
ment. why" he asked. do you
want TO do that here? Why didn't
you do It at homer"
And Dan confessed that he hard
~ knew. He grinned cheerfully
and said. Perhaps it's because ]
wanted to try to sell @ little per-
sonality along with It."
You win." Phillips told him with
a laugh. He bit the end off O cigar
and passed the box to Rorimer, who
declined. Phillips said:
i've heard stories about fellows
rushing into a studio and demand
ing a typewriter and then turning
out a hot idea and selling II on the
spot. But I've always been skepti-
cal; I've always had the sneaking
notion that they had their ideas
tucked away In their pockets before
they came in"
But Dams proposal, he admitted,
vas somewhat different.
1T is." said Dan. Here's the
play right here. 1t would take con-
siderably more than a few hours TO
turn that OUT
The scenario chief nodded ana
pressed a button. When his secre-
tary entered he said. "Will you see
IL any Of the offices in the depart
ment are not being used today2 I
want Mr.. Rorimer to have q type
writer where he can work undis-
turbed."
And when she had gone he turned
to Dan once more. whats the
play about?" he asked. You've got
curious now"
Dan hesitated. I'D rather not
try 10 give you any more than the
idea" he said. Il think the most
effective thing In 1t is the dialogue"
But he roughly sketched the plot,
and Phillips admitted that 1t might
have possibilities.
His secretary returned them, and
Phillips himself accompanied Dan
TO the little office. 1t belonged to
one of the staff who was taking a
few days off.
There's your typewriter" said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-05

cover It. You spoke your TWO cents
worth. too. didn't your" he &C.
cused.
"Oh. that2" Paul Erinned. sure,
7 told him the same thing + told
you. Where's the harm in THAR"
We'll. you were pretty swell 20
do II. III owe you a lot " w goes
over
Don't be silly. They shrildn't
let talent like yours run sround
loose. The trouble with you iB you
need a manager.
CTo BE Continued)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-05
Spending American Money In
Foreirn Lands

And now the finance and investment division Of
the federal department Of commerce estimates
that American tourists spent s729.o0O,00 in travel
ing abroad IN a single year. "A sum greater than
United States imports Of merchandise from any single
country" Why 60 broke raising cotton?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-05
Huge Maicrities IN Four Counties

Texas cities on August final day handed Ross s.
Sterling a lead Of nearly 5000 votes. Dallas led
with 1888 majority and the two counties. Harris
and Dallas, gave the winner a majority Of 32.764. Are
Texas cities increasing in wealth and population and
potential voting strength? Why askP Take a peep
at the record.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-05
Along Elizabeth

Along Elizabeth
Bill Klekel. American Legion
member. ... saying that hopes had
not been abandoned. for the
Drum ana Bugle corps getting the
state banner they and then
lost. Ed Box and #. 4. Mac
manus, both members Of the band
-. bewailing and bemoaning the
outcome. ..gypped. was the gener-
al verdict. .Huck Harrison. stand
ing in the door of the Patteson
company building looking very
busy. Newt Gray. Ford sales
man. looking for someone TO sell
a car to....his demonstration and
personal a Is polished brightly.
he hopes il doesn't rain. John
Crum and jamie Tabor. Rio
Grande Valley Gas company EN-
ployes. II. arguing about anything
they happen to think about. 49,. Mike
Groom. manager OF the company
.... giving dictation TO the steno-
grapher. i. @. w. Gotke. super
intendent of schools. smoking q
very black cigar and appearing very
busy. doubtless he Is, with schools
just opening. and with a record
enrolment, too Ike Bollack....
moving from one store building 10
another. Thursday. ". Harry Num-
manager Of the I'll Jardin no.
tel going to the picture show
with his wife. the better half.
Warnings
News Item: Instead of auto
matically becoming the American
Legion's official state band after
winning first place IN a contest
held at Austin during the Legion
convention there, the Brownsville
Drum and Bugle corps lost this
distinction through a technicality.
One member had failed TO pay his
annual dues, il was charged by
Austin"
It's getting to be a habit. Every
time Brownsville wins something
worthwhile someone yells foul"
and then the prize IS snatched out
OF reach. Witness the Legion af-
fair, and then look back a year
when the really remarkable Browns
vile high school Eagles, football
team, were disqualified and LOST
what they had gained.
In the case Of the Legion Drum
and Bugle corp. the outfit they
defeated won the distinction OF be-
ing called the official Legion hand.
and retained the banner. In the
case OF the Eagles, 2 team they had
defeated $40 was adjudged district
champions.
These were not the. only two
occasions. There are numerous 9TH
ers OF a similar nature.
With this in mind, we think ID
appropriate TO issue warnings for
the future. These warnings We will
write as II they had happened
Here goes:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-05

BEGIN hEhE
DAN RORIMER, former New
York newspaper man and now q
free lance scenario writer In Holly
wood, is in love with ANNE WIN
TER, who, beginning as an extra,
has progressed rapidly and is now
under contract TO GRAND UNIT
ED, one Of the largest studios.
Dan formerl. vas under contract
himself at CONTINENTAL PIC
TURES, but he is now free, be-
cause Of his inability 70 get along
with a studio executive whose
methods irritated and disguised
the sensitive and stubborn Rorimer.
PAUL COLLIER, who writes a
daily movie column for a string Of
papers, shares Dams apartment
with him. He has great faith IN
Dams ability. despite the latter's
apparent failure as a free lance
Dan has become somewhat despon-
dent over this, and over what he
considers his rather hopeless re-
gard for Anne Winter. whose every
step upward seems to remove her
all the farther from him.
Anne lives with two other girls.
MONA MORRISON and EVA
HARLEY. Mona and Eva are ex-
tras, but Mona works only ccca-
sionally and Eva but rarely. She
Is bitter over this, and over a rath-
er tragic love experience. While IN
New York Rorimer had written,
among other things. a play for the
legitimate stage. His agent thought
highly of ID and kept IL
for a long time, trying to sell 1t
to various producers. But 1t comes
back to Dan at q time when he Is
disappointed because of the rejec-
ton Of his latest r story.
Anne Winter Is enthusiastic
about his play. So Is Collier.
Both Of them think Il could be
slightly altered and made into a
great picture. Collier outlines q
plan by which he thinks Dams
chances Of selling II will be
HANGED.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XXI
Rorimer had some slight objec-
tons at first but these were over
come by the persuasive Collier. and
the next morning Dan presented
himself at the offices OF Grand
United and asked for Mr.. Phillips.
There was some difficulty in get
ting word 70 him at once. for Mr..
Phillips was well protected as be-
fitted n of his Importance: but
Paul Golfers card. on which he
had scrubbed q few words, turned
the trick.
so you're a friend Of Paul Col
"liers.' the scenario chief COM
mented, shaking hands. Have a
chair"
We live together, Dan said.
"Pauls a great fellow. He's been
pretty nice to u.s. Phillips settled
back in his chair and looked ex-
pectant, and Dan stated his mis-
sion.
I've been writing for pictures
since the first OF the year. 7 was
Y e at Continental for a while;
now I'm free lancing. I've got a
play in my pocket that / wrote
when I was still in New York, be-
fore I had any idea that I'd ever do
anything for the movies. / feel
pretty sure that II you read it
you'll agree that II has possibili-
ties for a great picture"
Dan paused. and Phillips, with a
van smile. nodded.
II know you've heard that be-
fole," Dan said. and he grinned,
and the others smile broadened.
Yes he confessed, its not a
new story. But 10 ahead
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-05
Aerial Derby Mothers Song

CAfter Isaac Watts
Hushl my dears. lie still and slumber,
Holy angels guard you there'
Mothers gone TO get a number
And win prizes in the air.
Sleep. my babies. thy food and raiment.
House and food I will provide
II I get the big cash paymnet
When I In the derby ride.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-05
-she Can Noto-"she Can sor

Mrs. Gladys ODonnell. winner Of the woman's air
derby, is the mother Of two children. The woman
who finished second is the mother OF three. And you
can imagine the child Of one family twitting the
child OF another with. Il betcher my mother kin fly
Eastern your mother"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-05

Ix-President Augusta 3. LeEia OF Peru, who was
forced to flee the country by a revolt. was very
friendly toward President Hoover. according to the
papers. 1t is more than possible that the revolt was
provoked by a fear this would lead him to introduce
Tom Thumb golf in Peru.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-05
Facts for the American Motorist

A bulletin issued by the American Petroleum In
stitute conveys the information that autos use one
gallon Of oil to every 2732 Of gasoline. Those who
use the highways must pay for them
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-11
CORRECTION

CD The Monitor was a Union instead Of n Confederate boat 90 Hamp-
ton Roads Is spelled incorrectly. Cd The Monitor. was not a submarine
tD The Merrimac . not forced 10 surrender. but retreated. t0 Tha
scrambled word Is HILARTTY-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-11
1daIS Ocramhe&'am
NN II
Always SiVes you q lau4

There are at least four mistakes in the above picture. They may per-
tain to grammar, history, etiquette. drawing or whatnot- See If you car
find them. Then look az the scrambled word below-and mscramble IL
by switching the letters around. Grade yourself 20 for each Of the mis-
takes you find and 20 for the word Is you unscrambIe it.
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# GAL NO TICE
IN THE UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE FOR THE JUNEAU LAND DISTRICT, AT ANCH-
 GRACE, ALASKA
SERIAL NO. O6614 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
 PATENT

Tn the Matter of the Application of ROBINSON PACKING CORPOR- ALTON, a corporation, for patent under Sections 2306 and 2307 Re- vised Statutes, to a tract of land sas a soldiers additional home stead embraced in U. s. Official Survey Mo- 1892.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ROBINSON PACKING CORPORATION, a corporation or ganized under the laws of the State of Washington, and doing business in Alaska, has filed appli- cation, Serial No. O6614, for patent under Sections 23O6 and 2307 Re- vised Statutes of the United States for a tract of land embraced in U. $. Official survey No. 1892, situ- ated on the north end of Kodiak Island, south shore of Shelikof Strait, approximately 212 miles easterly from Cape Uyak, in lati- tude 57 deg. 38 min 40 sec, N, and longitude 154 deg M min. % sec. W., and more particularly describ- ed in the field notes and plat thereof, and containing an area of 11.90 acres. Corner No. 1 of said survey is situated at point from whence U. s. L. M Mo- 1892 bears north 69 deg. 08 min. 56 sec. west 795 chains distant.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely any of the above describ- ed land should file their adverse claims with the Register of the United States Land Office at An chorage, Alaska, within the period of publication or thirty days there after, or they will be barred by the provisions of the statutes.
 J. LINDLEY GREEN,
 Register.
 1st publication May 10, 193O
 Last publication July 21, 1880.
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On July l, 1921, Florida sur rendered to the United States.
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CRAB PLANT CLOSES

The crab-meat plant of the Northern Sea Food Co.,, at Peters burg, Alaska, closed down in May for an undetermined period as rel suit of a tagging market for this product, the management reporting been exceptionally slow this spring that the demand for crab-meat had with much of this seasons produc- tion unsold.
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1T THE HOTELS

VAN GLIDER HI. WI Alberts, w. III. Sherman, H. RI Morton, Richard Wakelin, MT. and Mrs. J. K. Lohnes, Mrs. c. R. Smith, R. L. Hatcher, F. E. Swartz, B. F. Cunningham.
 SEWARD-Rev. w. R. Macpher- son, Chris Amodt, Mrs. Fife Wright, Mrs. C- L. Wright, Peder Paulson, T. J. Seanlon Oscar John son, Ernest Erickson, q. Ross, F. 0. Minch.
 OVERLAND MT. and Mrs. E. F. Bittner.
 GILLILAND- Jack Patton, Brick Leo Ohnhauser.
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Cooper's Cash & Carry Store now open for business. Staple groceries at lower prices.
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EMPLOYERS ATTENTION

List your labor wants with us; we will endeavor to secure for you the help desired Phone Adams 126 or call at the M & w Club, Seward, Alaska.
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HALIBUT FISHERMAN LOST

Andrew Hansen, known turnout the halibut fleet as 'Skys1 Andrew and a member of the crew of the Texas, fell overheard from the schooner off Point No Point in Puget Sound May 19 and was lost. The vessel was putting to sea for the banks when the accident oc- cured
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The floating cannery Interna- tional of the International Packing O., has shifted her base of opera tions this year from the Ugashik to the Kuskokwim, taking advantage of the recent opening of the latter stream to commercial fishing for the first time since 1925.
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HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEW "OKEH' RECORDS at SYLvIA'S? THEY ARE WONDERFUL.
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NEW LOCAL GOLFERS

Among the latest recruits to the ranks of the professionals in the Seward Golf Club, are Otto and Edwin Sandbeck, members of the Gateway staff. Yesterday, these lads made the ix-holeS in less than 40 strokes. Not So bad for amateurs, whut?
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Al meat ana nothing else in the Frye -Bruhn Meat Market.
INSPECTION TIME

Now is the time to inspect the bottom of your shoes and boots and have them resoled for summer wear. SEWARD LEATHER WORKS
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Arcade and Nile Parks. these wonderful summery days, are more than beautiful with groups of little ones playing around on the thick, green carpets of grass.
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Bginning today, Dr. A. D. Hav- erstock, physician and surgeon of the Seward General HosiptaI, is the official marine doctor for the Port of Seward.
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AMERICAN LEGION MEET

The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Seward Post, American Le- zion, will be held tomorrow even ing at 8 o'clock in the Arcade club room.
 Charles Sheldon, Adjutant.
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Postmaster sogn of Anchorage and father of Harold Sogn, mem Der of the Seward General Hos pital, who has been visiting since last Thursday, returns home to- morrow
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MASONS

Meeting of Seward Lodge No. 219 will he called to order at 6 p m. sharp. Tuesday July 1.
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My heavens, Agnes, did yuh ever ever enjoy more perfect days than these!"
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T YOU HAVEN'T TRIED FRYE BRUHN'S BABY BEEF, you are certainly missing something.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-04-17
100000 BRITISH
WOOL STRIKERS
Left Wing Trade Union
Leads Struggle

(Continued from Page One)
wool workers of England, as May
l approaches, is found here to.
Yesterday 1000 weavers in the
Coolidge mill of the Amoskeag Co.
walked out on strike against wage
cuts and intolerable conditions. All
these strikers were in one depart
ment, and telegram from the Ma
tional Textile Workers Union ma
tienal office in New York has been
received urging upon the Man
chester local of the N. T. w. u,
which is leading the strike, the nee
essity of pulling out the other de-
partments, eleeting rank and file
strike committee, mass picketing,
carrying the organization into other
mills and building workers de-
tense committee.
The strikers demand a minimum
wage of $50 a week, shorter hours,
and no speed-up. The speed-up and
bad conditions are unbearable.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-04-17
Labor" Ministers
B a c k Imperalist
Plans for Egypt

LONDON, April 16.--After q
night session between Nahas Pasha
betrayer of the Egyptian National
list movement, and Arthur Hender.
son, "labor" foreign secretary, act
ing for British imperialism, treaty
was reported to have been decided
upon.
An agreement was reached upon
the location of the British garrison
in the Suez Canal zone. British i'm
perialism's interests were handled
to the satisfaction of the most rabij
imperialist by such lackeys as Ar
thur Henderson, Lord Passfield
alias Sidney Webb, and Tom Shaw
all members of the "labor' gov
eminent.
The enslavement of the Soudan
was discussed.