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midnight however on the arrival Of the second
Italian column, under Gen. GraEiani, from the
east
The combined italian forces now totaled
1000 men-a formidable army to tackle few
thousand Arabs. Between them the two col
umns made good haul capturing 10000 sheep
and goats 5000 camels. horses, donkeys and
mules and large store Of barley. The war
fare on both Sides in fact, struck me as little
more than an affair of plumber and booty.
by this time, however. I was down with
dysentery, and too i'll to take much interest
In anything except to be thankful that the illness
had not com. upon me before my rescue for
the Arabs would probably have left me to die.
saw no more of my three companions in
adversely for each of us vas placed in the care
of different Italian officers, to be looked after
by their Arab servants.
At noon on Christmas day--it was Christ
mas even when we reached the italian camp
aeroplane arrived for the purpose of taking
us four prisoners to Tripoli. 1t descended on
the outskirts Of the camp, and rose again two
hours later with Gerard, Bonano and Bereta,
leaving behind. The excuse, apparently,
was that they had been unable to find me!
This seemed to me nonsense, and scented
trickery on the part of Gerard to save him
from having to fulfill his promise to pay me
1900 lire and receive me as his guest.
The ony thing left for was to
turn to Tripoh with the column, and we set
ont on the morning of December 26. I rode
camel, although was not really fit to do so,
being at times in terrible pain.
Next day the column reached Benz Ulid,
town of some 10000 inhabitants, most of whom,
mainly merchants and caravan traders had
evacuated the place before our arrivl Gen.
GRAHAM and Col. Mazetti wished to make
treaty with them, providing they placed them
selves under the italian flag. but they stub
bornly preferred to lose everything rather than
agree. The town and the fertile Orfella Valley
was accordingly occupied, and all the sick and
wounded, including myself, were carried into
the great mosque for a nights rest. was now
too weak to walk
There was more skirmishing that night the
Arabs trying to recapture the town They all
ways seem to fight that way. First they
flee; then they return and endeavor to regain
what they have lost. Their efforts were III
vain, however, and next morning the march
was resumed, strong garrison being left be-
hind In Benz Ulid.
How survived the next few days journey 1
do not know. The way was rough and my
bucking, obstinate camel drove me nearly
frantic with pain. I wished myself dead, and
no longer cared rap what happened
1t was not until we reached Tarhuna Fort,
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Comiskeys inspiration, through Hanlon's Balti-
more team Of 1690-1S94 and Frank Chances
Chicago Cubs,
Bradley left the Cubs after two years and
later Joined the Providence Grays club Of the
National League.
Charlie Radbourne," he recalls speaking Of
the man with whom he shared the pitching
duties while with the Grays, was not only q
phenomenal pitcher, but one Of the greatest
all-around players the game ever produced.
He shone with quite MS much brilance as
Spalding. until consumption cut short his
career about SO years ago. Several years after
! was with Providence Charlie Sweeney who
was sharing the pitching duties with Radbourne
at the time, Jumped from organized base ball
to the outlaws, and only Radbourne was left
for the slab work.
But that didn't bother Radbourne for he
not only jumped right in and did all the pitch
ing but he made a new worlds record by win
ming ID straight games and the championship
for Providence. This gameness cost Radbourne
his life, for his health broke under the strain,
which was generally credited with having
caused his consumption.
UQuLY SUNDAY was another great player
in his day, and many people have said
that he was the equal of Ty Cobb. Billy was
a good player all right and the greatest base
runner nave ever seen, but believe he lacked
the rare Judgment that Cobb had and which
made him just about the greatest player the
game ever produced.
Another great player was King Kelly. He
was great catcher and great right fielder a
wonder hitter and one Of the headiest men I've
seen on the diamond"
What about salaries in those early days?"
] asked Bradley.
LAS a rule they were small" he replied.
"They ranged anywhere from 5000 to 81 200
for a season, and 81 200 was considered big
money. The ball teams in those days were
supported chiefly by individual citizens
Speaking of salaries and what the different
clubs spent base ball, recalls the hubbub
there was in 1885 when the Chicago club sold
Mike Kelly to Boston for $4,000. The price
created sensation; the public was aghast.
kelly was a peculiar type. He always
sought out the weak spots In the game rot
protected by the rules. There is an old story
about him to the effect that as captain OF the
team the rules entitled him to take any players
position at a moments notice. man at hat
knocked a foul toward third and over the third
Easements head toward the bench where Kelly
sat
you're out of the game Kelly yelled 10 his
fielder. I'm In your place. and caught the
ball
How many fans realize What a big part the
change in pitching rules since the early
days Of base ball has played in developing the
skilled pitchers Of this generation? The pitcher
today has seven chances with a batter--fuur
balls and three strikes, barring foul balls, Of
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course. half century ago he had IL chances
nine balls and three strikes. In the early
days the underhand pitch was the thing.
Originally" Bradley says, "the rule was that
pitcher had 10 keep the ball below his hip
in delivering It and. OF course, this naturally
compelled him 10 deliver the underhand throw.
Along about 1882. however, with the advent Of
the American Association, the rules were
changed, and the pitcher was permitted to raise
his arm as high as his shoulder in delivering
the ball That was a direct step forward.
Finally, about 1890. the rules were changed
again, and no restrictions whatever were placed
on the height at which the pitcher might de-
liver the ball.
so you see it wasn't any physical weakness
or lack Of skill but the rules of the game that
prevented the development back in those early
days of base bah of such remarkable speed
artists as Rube Wadden and Walter Johnson"
Bradley is an ardent base bali fan, and al
most every day when the Athletics are at home
you win ind him out urging his old friend,
Connie Mack, on to another pel1nant.
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Mount Veym0n Memorial HIghzVay.

In August, 1814-the 27th, to be exact-dur-
ing the war with Great Britain, the fort was
blown UP and abandoned by orders of the COM
manding officer Capt. Sam T. Dyson, without
firing a gun, upon approach of the British forces
under Admiral Cockburn. Dyson, SO the records
have it, was court-martialed for this bit of
military judgment and dismissed from the
Army.
In 1915, soon after the close of the war with
Britain, plans were begun for its rebuilding
Additional land was purchased in time until
the total area included 354.26 acres.
Fort washington was actively gsrrisoned until
after the close of the Civil War but was
evacuated In 1872 and turned over to the United
States Engineers Department for repairs and
modification. During the period 1872 to 1896
only caTetaking detachment was maintained
At the beginning of the Spanish American
War in 1898 the old fort was again placed In
active condition and modern guns and equip
ment mounted, which made it a real defense,
equal to any emergency that might arise.
During the World War, 1917 to 1918, l6
temporary barracks and quarters were erected
and sanitary Improvements, permanent in char
acte, were installed An Infantry unit Is now
stationed at the fort, under the command OF
Maj. A. M. Patch. jr.
A recent bin by Congress authorized the fort.
along with Forts Hunt and Foote, 10 be turned
over to the Capital Park and Planning Com
mission for development as part of the George
Washington Memorial Parkway.
The old fort Is fun of dungeons and is over
looked by Indian Queen Bluff spot advocated
by Charles Eliot, director of planning for the
commission, as an excellent one on which 70
erect a memorial to the Indians of America.
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historic interest attached 70 1t. It was built
during the Civfl War as an adjunct TO Fort
washington, which stands few miles below it
across Broad Greek.
The post was first occupied by the 9th New
York volunteers, under command of Col
Stewart 1t was abandoned in 1878, and no
garrison has occupied it since. The old battery
site stands 20 feet above the river, and affords
a fine view OF it and the surrounding country
THE end of this drive is Fort Washington.
And a charming and fitting end it is. for
Fort washington is older than the Nation
itself. 1t was originally called Fort Warburton
and was under that name a part of the defense
Of the colonies during the Revolution. But
long before the Revolution was fought or even
thought of the site Of Fort Washington figured
in history. An emperor first garrisoned ia
bronze emperor of the forest, the Emperor of
the PiScataway Indians.
The records of Fort Washington are meager,
but 1t is known that in 1914 the Maryland
Assembly authorized its use for one year. The
first return on the fort on file in the War De-
partment, however, Is 1915.
The original site of the fort consisted of
1898 acres, purchased from Thomas A. Digges
ct al. during the period 1903 to 1915. The
selection Of the site for a fort is shown I'm a
letter of instructions from the Secretary of War,
Mr.. H. Knox TO Jacob Vermonnet, dated Nav
IL, l794. This correspondence indicates that
1.-THE President q the United States, George
Washington, made the selection of the SITE"
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answer he gave, a year or so later, when he
was questioned concerning Conan Doyle's views
spritualism.
Conan Doyle is sincere but deluded" was
Houdini'S terse statement.
This is the precise viewpoint held by many
others. The fact that man of Conan DoyleS
mental caliber believed entirely in spiritualism
is not accepted as conclusive, for there are
many other men of high intelligence who have
been convinced, through their Investigations,
that spiritualism is fraud from its founda-
tons.
Conan Doyle believed that the Fox sisters OF
Rochester N. Y, were genuine mediums. One
of them signed q confession that they were
frauds. It is said that he believed the Daven-
port brothers, notorious mediums of the nine
tenth century. we're bona f1de. They were
completely exposed on several occasions.
A genial, friendly and trusting man, Conan
Doyle hated to believe that any one would
swindle him. It is a known fact that the
more intelligent people are the more easily
are they deceived by others, and the opponents
of Spiritualism declare that he was the greatest
dupe of all believers.
THE late Stuart Cumberland, one of Eng
lands most ardent opponents of spiritual
ism, said:
"If ever a man bought gold brick IN the
belief that he was acquiring the real goods.
that man was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle He
has seized it with both hands and with wide
open eyes, His mental attitude is that, under
the conditions under which the acquisition was
made, it was possible for him to have been
taken in. One day enlightenment may come to
Sir Arthur in the shape of clear, logical dem
onstrations to the contrary, and that will be
red letter day for the Joint cause of common
sense and scientific truth"
One fact is positive-both camps, the be-
levers and the doubters are waiting with IN
terest for communications that purport to
come from Conan Doyle. The believers will
bestow praise upon any medium who receives
the message; the doubters will brand that me-
dunn an impoStor.
Should the messages come in the form Of
new chronicles of Sherlock Holmes the con-
troversy will become world wide. Such COM
munications may reasonably be expected. They
would carry, more than any others, the mark
of Conan Doyle, whether they be true or
fraudulent.
Copyright, 1930)
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One C00ntyS Production.

CHOSHONE COUNTY. Idaho, led, by far, tbe
- counties Of that State in production of gold.
silver. copper, lead and zinc for the year 1923.
Exceeded by four counties In gold production,
and one In copper, 1t still led by more than
$500 per cent Its nearest competitor in total
value Its output was $40 ounces of gold,
S,776,726 ounces OF silver, 1320700 pounds Of
copper, 28S, ,SS6 pounds Of lead and S.
092 ,294 pounds OF Einc with a total value Of
$28, 439 351.
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Houdini, because that day, June IL, 1922, was
her birthday. This was not known to Lady
Doyle. If it had been my dear mothers spirit
communicating a message, she surely would
have commented on it. Lady Doyle was
seized by a spirit Her hands shook ard
beat the table, her voice trembled and she
called to the spirits to give her message.
AS she finished each page, Sir Arthur tore of
the sheet and handed it to me. I sat serene
through it all, hoping and wishing that I
might feel my mothers presence. There
wasn't even a semblance of it. I" I"
Although my sainted mother had been IN
America for almost so years, she could not
speak, read nor write English Spiritualists
claim that when a medium was possessed by
spirit who does not speak the language, the
medium automatically writes in the language
of the deceased"
The spirit letter." written In typically Eng
fish style. was most unconvincing to Houdind,
as were other incidents that occurred at the
seance The opinion which he gained from
his experience is easily understood by the
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on January 8. that got any relief. The fort
stands high above sea-level and the air is ex-
cellent. We sick and wounded were put in
hut to rest for a day or two; and aSsuredly
needed it, for had now become veritable
skeleton, and my features had changed so
terribly that the soldiers who had seen me
when I first reached the italian lines no longer
recognized me. could get no proper medical
treatment with the column, although the of
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hcers were splendid and did what they could
for me.
After three-day halt, military ambulances
arrived at Tarhuna to carry the worst cases to
the railhead at FL Azazia. thought an am
bulance would be more comfortable than a
camel, but seen discovered my mistake. The
roads were nothing but rock-strewn tracks:
over which the vehicles bumped and mrched in
sickening fashion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05

The girl with the red-gold hair
and the sea-green eyes" known 10
the musical comedy world as Jean
cite Macdonald. has gone "talkie'
through a whim Of fate. Ernst Luz
bitsch, the famous director, went in
search Of a proper leading lady for
Maurice Chevalier for The Love
Parade" the screens first original
musical romance. In New York Luz
bitsch attended every musical show
and every show in production in
search Of the perfect type he desired
for the role Of Queen Louise.
The Love Parade" which brings
Maurice Cheyalier to the Rivoli
Theatre. S-a Benito again for , days
starting today il an original musical
romance. The story is as smart and
sophisticated as tomorrow's news
paper and brings a new type Of pic
ture TO the talking screen.
Maurice Chevalier Is cast in the
role OF a prince who marTies a queen
and becomes a very stern prince
consort who refuses 10 be ruled &C
cording to ancient traditions. Ten
popular hits form the basis for the
musical background.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05

Miss Lillian Hooking, Valley Girl
Reserve secretary. spoke on numer-
interesting phases Of club work
which it is planned TO strengthen,
and a general pep meeting Of al
members Of the organization was an
nounced TO be held next Tuesday at
luncheon at the high school. 1t is
planned to especially welcome new
members at this meeting.
In the future. members Of the cab
met are 10 be guests once each
month Of a member OF the board OF
directors at some special occasion.
The Girl Reserve conference to be
held in San Antonio Feb. TO was
discussed, but 1t has not yet been
decided whether a representation
from Brownsville Will attend the
session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05
w. M. u. in Business
Social Meet

Mrs. Fritz Schmidt's circle men,
bers were hostesses at the business
and social meeting Of the First
Baptist w. NJ. U. Monday after
noon. Mrs. Woodrt me led devotion
ais. reading the story Of Deborah
and her prophecy. and discussed
several outstanding women charac-
tiers Of history.
Chairmen Of the society made
their reports. Following the pro-
gram. a social hour wGs enjoyed and
a refreshment course with Valen-
tine favors was served. Three new
members were received.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05
Revenue Measures
For Schools Needed
AUSTIN. Z

AUSTIN. Feb. 5.-tP-With APP
proximately $4,000, 900 in emergency
and deficiency appropriations to be
asked of the legislature, Governor
Moody will be forced 10 submit re-
venue measures in order to raise the
NOR he told a delegation OF pre-
sidents OF state teachers colleges
and other institutions yesterday.
The presidents filed a request for
appropriations for summer schools,
salaries and maintenance totaling
1888 ,003 for the year ending next
September and 1886 900 for the sue
ceeding year Of the biennium.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05
Better Drainage Is
Discussed at Meet
Especial to The Herald)

HARLINGEN. Feb. 5.-Ten mem
bers Of the board OF directors OF the
Harlingen Irrigation district are in
session here today TO discuss among
other matters plans for improve
ment OF the drainase system OF the
district.
Acc ding TO II. L. Starnes, the
proposal OF County Judge Dancy
to change the legal form Of the
district In order that Cameron
county may issue more road bonds
Is not on the set program OF the
meeting for discussion
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05
MOVIE SIDELIGHTS

prised her fans by playing the
piano in an alter-dinner recital
scene. In the new film, the star
again plays the piano. using the
Blue Is the Night number. "She's
Got the Boy Friend Blues Is sung
By a quartet.
Rooert Montgomery plays oppo-
site Miss Shearer III Their Own
Desire" and the supporting cast in
cludes Lewis Stone. Belle Bennett.
Helene Willard. Mary Doran. Cecile
Cunningham and June Nash.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05
IN sOCETY ORQES--A COMPLETE PAGE FOR VALLEY WOMEN. =

costume ball, according to an
nouncements and numerous other
fetures are being worked upon TO
carry out further the general VAL
entine idea.
A well-known Jazz orchestra will
be engaged 10 play and the dance
promises % be one of the most
elaborate entertainments given By
the press club. It is also advised
that costumes mav be obtained
from a San Jan concern by those
who desire TO rent them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05
Sunday School Work
Talked at Supper

A delightful /. pper vas served 10
seventeen officers and teachers Of
the Presbyterian workers confer
ence Tuesday evening at the church,
Mrs. Mark French being in charge
OF the menu and arrangements. The
meeting is held monthly for the
purpose OF discussing plans and
business for the sunday School.
Numerous reports were read. and
discussion centered Oh a number Of
propositions in connection with
Sunday School work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05
Miss Clint to Wed
Boston Man

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Clint an
nounce the engagement and APP
preaching marriage OF their daugh-
ter. Marcia TO Raymond Earring
ton Smith Of Boston. Mass.
Miss Clint Is at present in Ashe-
Vile. with her sister. Mrs. F.. II.
Ratheien. having been a-ay from
Brownsville for bout a year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05
Sisterhood Holds
Regular Meeting

The REGULAR monthly meeting Of
Bethel Slsterhood was held Tues
day afternoon with Mrs. Blanche
Loew and Mrs. 3. L. Cain. Only
routine business matters were dis
cussed, pertaining to the organiza-
ton. A large number Of members
attended the meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05
Miss Rel Hostess
To Friends

Miss Marjorie Rel entertained a
small group of friends informally
~ her home Tuesday evening.
Dancing was the principal diver
ION enjoyed by the guests. Refresh
nents were served at a late hour.
Those enjoying the affair were
Misses Rachel Barnes. Lucille
Brantley, Gertrude Collins, Doro-
thy Vertrees. Ruth Helbig. Sarah
Shapiro, Billie Wiltshire: Bill
Brown. Lawrence Mitchell. Ruey
Woodrome, Carl Davenport, Seth
Cabbage. Guy Devil, Hugh Biggs,
Jimmy RiSin-er.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05
PALACE

Two G song hits are introduced
in Their Own Desire Norma
Shearer's all-talking picture which
IS now playing at the Palace thea
ter. McAllsn.
They are Blue Is the Night.
w-itten by Fred Fisher. and shes
| cot the BOY Friend Blues By Reg
lie Montgomery and George Ward
In her last picture. The Last Of
MIA Cheyney,' Miss Shearer sur
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05
CAPITOL

Charles Buddy Rogers, that per-
sonable young iuvenile-hero. and
his equally delectable partner or
the recent Paramount opus. Close
Harmony Nancy Carroll, are seen
and heard IN their second co-fea-
tured all-talking picture, Para
mounts Illusion al the Capitol
Theatre starting today.
With a play that Is excellent C"Il-
fusion" is based on the novel by Ar
thur Train and actors VINO are
equally superior. it is difficult to
Judge which is the more deserving
OF commendatory precedence.
Rogers IS a young magician who
had learned his stage tricks through
an early up-bringing in the circus.
Nancy Carroll is the girl who was
raised in the same environment and
who is his partner in their success
full stage act. She is in love with
him. But Buddy. through his charm
and Suave appearance, gets himSel!
invited 10 the parties and feteS Of
gay Park AverIe society. He falls
Tor a wealthy heiress. played by
June Collyer. Meanwhile Nancy be-
comes Gisconsolate. and IL the same
meanwhile June learns the true
story Of Buddy'S background. She
tells Buddy she a never marry
him.
There Is fast and interesting dia-
los. there are a number Of second
airy character-imperSonatlonS by a
capable supporting cast. there are
three memorable songs introduced
a logical manne--8nl
,ancy and Buddy. peTSonable and
Humorous sWeethearts Of the screen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05
Valley Press
Club to Cine
Costume Ball

Plans have been cor oleted for
an elaborate Valentine mask ball to
be sta "a b members OF the VAL
ley Press association Friday even
ing, Feb. Il : the Val Verde dance
hall, between Donna and Alamo.
The affair is to be strictly .lask and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05
Society Calendar
THURSDAY

Thursday Bridge club with Mrs.
II. Holiowell.
West Banker Civic club with Mrs.
3. c. Price. $3.50.
FL Jardin Progress club with Mrs
NJ. Sauder, 2:30.
PIT. A. meeting. high school
auditorium. 3:45.