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New Britain herald., 1930-04-03
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Some parents blame every thing but halitosis (unpleas- ant breath) when children are not affectionate. As a matter of fact, halitosis is often the cause.
 Don't fool yourself that you are free of it, because it is simply impossible to tell when you have it. It doesn't announce itself to the victim.
 Eliminate the risk entirely by using full strength Lis terine every day, morning and night. And between times, before meeting others.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-03
From New Britain to

Albany, N. Y. $ .5s Boston, Mass. ...... .65 Garden City, L. I. .7S. Newark, N. J. ... 50 New York, N. Y. .S5
 Philadelphia, Pa... 90 Providence, R. I. 50 WhitePlains,N AS | Worcester, Mass. 50 Yonkers, N. Y. :. 50
New Britain herald., 1930-04-03
1a|itosis makes you unpopular with children

Being an active germicide capable of killing 200, 100000 germs in IS seconds, full strength Listerine checks mouth fermentation and in fection-both a cause of odors. Then it gets rid of the odors themselves; it is an instant deodorant.
 Keep a bottle handy in home and office. Use it every day. It puts you on the polite, popular and profit able side. Lambert Pharma- cal Company, St. Louis, Mo-, U. s. A.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-03
HoLD ASST. POSTMASTER

Norwich, April Benjamin T. Burdick, 27. assistant postmaster at Plainfeld, charged with tampering with the mails, waived examination when arraigned before United States yesterday. He was released un- der s1,O0O bond for court. He was specifically charged with opening a, letter and stealing S4.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-03
GIVEN SCHOLARSHIP

Storrs, April 3 - George Bran don Saul, assistant professor Of English at the Connecticut Agricul- tural college, has been appointed Harrison scholar in English at the University of Pennsylvania.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-03

The Herald Classified Ad dept. has many friends secured through service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
HUGE LIQUOR
PLOT CHARGED
English Distiller Arrested
In New York BY Under
Cover Agents

NEW YORK, May 24-lR-with
the arrest Of Edward latham, an
E~nglishman and director to the
distillery firm Of Justerini and
Brooks. Ltd, OF London, federal
prohibition agents today said they
had frustrated an elaborate con-
spiracy to smuggle liquor into this
country for the wealthy trade.
latham was arrested last night
in a drawing room aboard the Tor
onto Limited just before the train
pulled out Of the Grand Central
station. Federal authorities said ne
was en- route TO England by way
OF Montreal to put the conspiracy
into operation. The arrest vas made
under a secret indictment returned
against latham and the JuSterini
and Brooks company by a federal
grand jury. IL charged conspiracy
to violate the prohibition law.
Robert B. Watts. assistant Unit
ed States attorney in charge oi
prohibition prosecutions. said IN
formation regarding the conspiracy
had been gathered by under cover
agents working In this country and
abroad.
There are indications" Watts
said, that q financially strong
American syndicate was backing
the scheme"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24

Mckee was hunted throughout
West Texas and narrowly escaped
capture In a gun fight with officers
at Ranger a few days later. Mrs.
Emma Mayhall Of Ranger. arrested
in Ranger during the fight. was
held at Lamesa. charged as an ac-
complete in Billingsley'S death.
Rewards totaling nearly $1,000
were posted by Governor Dan Moo
dy and Dawson county citizens for
McKee's arrest. Deputies Bennett
and Conley said they believed the
amount should be divided among
the seven officers.
Officers said Mckee would not
be returned to Lamesa al this time
because Of public feeling in that
county.
interviewed here last night by a
Dallas News reporter, Mckee said
he took part In the gun battle nc
Ranger, but denied he participated
in the Dawson county shooting In
which Billingsley was killed. He
exhibited an indentation in his
skull which he said was inflicted
when a fellow prisoner struck him
with an iron bar while he was serv-
ing a term In the penitentiary for
manslaughter. He claimed ne had
suffered mental trouble since this
attack.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
fROOPSDUE TO
RETURN SUNDAY
Arrival of 18th Cavalry
Scheduled for $3.50
In Morning

The 18th cavalry. less the second
squadron, under the command OF
Col. Van Voorhis. will return TO
Fort Brown Sunday morning at
$50. according to Lieut.. Rundell-
officer in charge Of Fort Brown
during the absense Of his COM
handing officer.
The troops will travel up Eliza
beth street and enter the fort by
way Of the Elizabeth street gates,
Lieut.. Rundell said Saturday. APP
proximately $50 soldiers will return.
The 18th cavalry has been
participating in sham battles near
Laredo which have been held for
several weeks. Dispatches received
here during the engagements re-
ported that the local cavalrymen
have conducted themselves remark
ably well, and have won the praise
for their work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
t a Health Body
To Aid Flood Victims

JEFFERSON, Tex. NJ 24.-tFJ
Citizens Of Jefferson today were
planning to carry out with v. NJ.
Ehlers and Carl Martin, Repres-
entatives Of the State Health De-
partment at Austin. a program for
supplying needs Of destitute per-
sons in Marion county who were
victims OF recent storms and floods.
a partial survey made IN the
city limits Of jefferson alone re-
vealed that 90 homes would have
to be rebuilt and the homes OF 80
families refurnished. the people
fed and clothed. Much household
furniture was ruined.
This survey did not extend be-
yond the city limits.
Residents estimated that one
third Of the county was inundated
and the damage to individuals
would amount TO thousands Of
dollars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
LADY BIRD

PORT DARWIN. North Austria
La, May 24APl-Miss Amy John
son, pretty 23-year-oid British
girl flyer. reached this city this
afternoon from Atamobea. Timor,
after q flight OF 400 miles across
the Timor sea.
In so doing she completed in 10
days q flight alone from Croydon,
England. She left there May S. hop
ing 10 beat Bert Hinkler's record
Of q 15-day flight from Island Ia
continent. but bad weather and
accidents delayed her In the latter
stages OF her trip. and she fell be-
hind her schedule after flying two
days ahead Of It for much OF the
Journey.
A large crowd cheered her until
they were hoarSe. News OF the ar
rival was broadcast by radio and
advices here said that within two
minutes Of the landing another
crowd waiting the news II Sydney
rave her an ovation there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
New Anxiety Over
Fate of Tariff Bill

WASHINGTON. May 24-(Pl-
After is months OF labor. the tariff
farmers were confronted with a
fresh point Of attack today which
caused them new anxiety over the
fate Of the Complex bill.
Just after reaching a final agree
ment on the measure. the republic
can conferees learned that the
conference report adjusting the
hundreds OF differences between
the senate and house Is liable 70
a point OF order which may reopen
the entire controversy.
The opposition Is prepared 20
contend when the report is sub
mitted on Monday that the con-
ferees exceeded the authority Of
both the house and senate bills N
fixing the duties on cheese. cher
ries. rayon. watches and clocks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
WOMEN Held
AS MEMBERS
OF DOPE Ring
Packages of Alleged
Drugs Seized
At Bridge

The inner workings Of a narcotic
ring operating along the border
were believed uncovered with the
arrest of two Mexican women on
the st. l.. B. e. M. bridge Saturday
morning.
The pair had been under suspi-
cision for some time.
They were taken in custody as
they attempted to re-enter the
United States. A search revealed
several packages which officers be-
levde to contain narcotics.
The women were being question:
ed and the contents Of the pack
ages analysed Saturday morning.
Charges will be filed Immediately
before q. S. Commissioner E. K.
Goodrich II the analysis bears out
the suspicion Of the officers.
Operations Of the women have
been watched over a long period,
but officers had not been able to
obtain tangible evidence against
them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
Scout Meet Delayed

With Tucker Field in a muddy
condition and intermittent rains
falling. Tom Murray. Valley Scout
executive. indicated that the an
nual Valley field day would be
postponed to next Saturday.
The field day was to have been
held here Saturday afternoon with
some 400 Scouts from all parts Of
the Valley present.
Up until noon, only two out-of-
town troops had arrived. They were
Troops Two and Five Of Mercedes.
They reported seeing several other
troops stalled along the highway
because OF the rains.
Definite decision as 70 postponing
the meet was to be made about ?
.. m, Murray said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
Poppy Day Sales
Showing Progress

Poppy Day in Brownsville. al
though inclement weather hind
cred sales. resulted in a satisfactory
number being sold up TO noon. &C.
cording to Mrs. Ben G. Clark Satur-
day.
Around IL or Is girls are aiding
the American Legion and the
American Legion Auxiliary In sell
ing peoples.
1t was hoped that 1900 peoples
would be sold in Brownsville. A
total of 100 was purchased recently,
and 300 were held " from last
year. The best sales day for pop
pies was several years ago when
the entire quota vas sold before
noon, Mrs. Clark explained today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
Methodist Meeting
Near Adjournment

DALLAS, May 24-P-After
sessions occupying 17i5 days. the
Twenty-first Quadrennial General
Conference Of the Methodist Epis-
ccpal Church. south. planned to
adjourn a temperance report, re-
fused a referendum on the question
OF giving women equal rights in
the ministry. and authorized q re-
ferendum on the creation OF q
Judicial Council. a Supreme Court
OF Southern Methodism.
Before the temperance expression
was made last night. The Board
OF Temperance and Social Service
reelected Bishop James Cannon,
Jr.. Of Washington - its chairman.
This was the latest OF a series OF
victories for the veteran head Of
the noted board.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
POSSES TRAIL
BANK BANDITS
Unmasked Thugs Escape
With $1,000; Lock
a Men In Vault

JENA. La. May 24-tP-Two IN
masked thugs today entered the
LaSalle State Bank Of Jena here
and robbed II OF about $1,000. They
escaped in an automobile waiting
outside with a third member OF the
gang at the steering wheel.
The robbery was perpretated q few
minutes before the bank opened
for business. Four men in the bank
at the time were lined up against
a wall while one OF the gunnmen
held them at bay with q pistol and
the other rifled the safe.
The victims were IT. S. Butler,
Cashier Of the bank. r.. w. Steph-
enson and B. G. Wade, Assistant
Cashier, and j. P. Wade, Editor OF
the Jena Times.
Before the bandits left they
pushed their victims into the vault,
closed the door and turned the
lock.
The men in their flight took q
southerly direction. Posses were
hurriedly organized.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
Fall Appeals Federal
Income Tax Levees

WASHINGTON. May 24-Pl-
Albert 3. Fall. secretary Of the in
terror under President Harding and
central figure in the oil scandals
OF that administration. has carried
10 the board Of tax appeals a gov
eminent suit to collect s235.325 al
legedly due In taxes and penalties
for funds received by him from
Harry F. Sinclair and Edward l..
Doheny.
The former cabinet officer and
the government are at odds OF a
contention or the internal revenue
bureau that 500. 900 received from
Doheny and 100000 received from
Sinclair By Fall. his son-in-law. Nj
T. Everhart. and the Tres-Ritos
land and cattle company. were to
be regarded as Falls taxable per-
sonal income.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
Brady Counsel Ready
To Seek New Trial

DALLAS, May 24-R-Attor-
neys for John w. Brady, under
sentence OF three years in the
p~cnitentiary for the murder Of
Miss Lehlia Highsmith, stenograph-
err, today were expected TO file n
motion for new trial Monday be-
fore Criminal district judge g. A.
Pippen.
They were furnished yesterday a
transcript Of objections 70 testimony
in the trial which closed a week
ago.
Brady. formerly an associated Jus
tice on the :. Court OF Civil Appeals.
has been in Jail since Miss High
smith was stabbed to death in f-Cnt
Of her rooming house in Austin.
Nov. 9. His first trial in Austin re-
suited in a hung jury.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
Special Session Is
Threatened by Hoover

WASHINGTON, May 24-tP-
early dispositio nof the London
Naval Limitations Agreement with
President Hoover giving notice he
would call a special session If the
pact is not acted upon before ad-
journment.
The presidents declaration end
ed talk Of deferring the treaty de-
bate until December. A Republican
conference on Monday will decide
whether the treaty will be taken
I'D in the regular session or de-
ferred for the special meeting
which the president is ready TO
call.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
c. O.P.OFS STATE
PLAN CAMPAIGN
Especial to The Herald.)


AUSTIN, May 24-Name or
names of republican candidates for
governor probably are now in sealed
envelopes at Dallas, awaiting review
BY the republican state executive
committee June 9 in preparation Of
the primary election ballot. accord
ing TO Eugene Holte, state party
chairman.
A special meeting Of the republic
can state committee likely will be
held before June 9. 70 deal with
miscellaneous general matters, Mr..
Nolte said.
Both this and the regular meet
ing will be held in Dallas.
r. B. Creager. republican national
committeeman and head Of the par
ty organization in Texas, is now in
Dallas. Mr.. Nolte will 90 there
from his home at Seguin to confer
with Creager. and If the special
committee meeting IS decided upon.
the call will be issued. and its date
set. Call for the required meeting
to prepare the ballot will be issued
by Mr.. Nolte while in Dallas.
Applications of several candidates
for republican nomination have
been forwarded to MIR. Notes Dali
las office unopened, and names OF
none Of the candidates will be avail
able from the party officials until
after Mr.. Nolte gets 20 Dallas. the
state chairman said.
Candidates have until June 2 to
file their applications for places on
the ballot. and Mr.. Nolte did not
know how many are waiting until
the final days before filing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
Roads into Mexico
Called impossible

Roads into Mexico are impossible
according to Matamoros officials
Saturday morning.
Heavy rains In the interior have
made highways as far as San Fer
nando heavy with mud. Automo-
ciles can not make the trip.
The condition Of the roads south
of San Fernando are thought To
be impossible. too. but it is not
known definitely. The rain seems
TO be general.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
Jake Paralysis Accommodates
Upper-story Running Mates

OKLAHOMA CITY. May PIP
Comes now q running mate for
lake" paralysis. and southwestern
drinkers are warned they may ex-
pect to become cripples In their
upper extremities as well as their
lower ones.
swell heads" also known as
Timber neck" was reported to
have made its appearance as a new
drinking malady here by Or. Wal
ter Fl. Miles, Oklahoma City health
director. SO far only three or four
cases have been reported to DR..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
Passage of Port
Bill Now Certain
Opponents in Washington Cease Fighting It
Harlingen Wants Intracoastal Canal
Local Businessmen Jubilant

Brownsville supporters Of the port bill we're cheeed today by news
from Washington that its opponents apparently had given up their fight
against 1t and that Harrington is now after a nine-foot channel instead
OF a deep-water port.
Businessmen Of the latter city on Friday bought rs memberships tn
the Intraccastal Canal association. set out to get many more and pre-
pared for a vigorous fight to bring the canal to Harrington.
Members OF the Texas DELEGATION in congress representng this section
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24

CANADIAN. May 24=F-Flames
from a kerosene burning stove yes
terday caused a fire which burned
TO death Mrs. Melissa NJ. Ames. So.
injured her daughter-in-law, Mrs.
c. G. Ames, and wrecked the Ames
hotel at Durham. Okla, across the
line from Texas.
The aged woman's charred body
was found in her bed in the ruins
OF the hotel. A chimney had fallen
across the bed where she lay.
The daughter-in-law saved her
own life by rushing from the house
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24

Miles, whereas lake paralysis" the
disease attributed to consumption
OF Jamaica Ginger in beverage
quantities. has crippled the legs
Of hundreds in the south. southwest.
and other localities.
DR.. Miles laid swell head" to home
made beer. It's symptoms, he said,
r swellings Of the face and neck
muscles. probably caused by a
kidney infection He believes the
infection con1es from containers In
which the mixture is brewd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
NOACTION

EDINBURG. Tex. May 24-The
Tobasco school election contest
which came to trial Thursday in
the Ninety Third District Court,
Judge j. e. Leslie presiding. con-
tinued Friday. with no special de-
velopments. Most of the witnesses
examined testified as to their
citizenship and whether or not
they were qualified to vote in the
TobaSco district.
A large number representing
both Of the political factions in the
county were present and crowds
Of interested persons milled all day
about the courthouse awaiting de-
velopments. III was expected that
the case might be completed by
Saturday. but. according to the
district courts office. this is
scarcely likely on account Of the
many witnesses yet TO be examin-
ed About seventy-five have been
subpoenaed by the contestants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24

. the intense heat making hazard
Gus replenishment Of the lifting gas
until the air had cooled.
Almost as large a crowd as Perm
ambuco has ever seen witnessed the
departure. cheering frantically as
the ship rose gracefully in the air.
II circled the city. with spotlights
playing on its sides. and at 1920 a.
m. disappeared among the stars to
the southwark.
Crowds Cheer
The crowd which witnessed the
departure, as that which watched
arrival here Thursday night came
from all over Northeastern Brazil
for the occasion.
In gassing the bag prior to its
leaving two workmen employed At
Campo Giquia were burned slightly.
At first it was believed that they
were two members Of the Crafts
crew. but this later "a denied.
DR.. Eckener's plans we're in doubt
There was reason TO believe lie
might continue through Saturday
night toward Sac Paulo. inland
about 300 miles, where a large num-
Der Of Germans are engaged IN
coffee-growing. In that event ne
would return to Rio Janeiro on Sun
day.
There was some doubt even that
a landing would be attempted al
Rio Janeiro. There are no facili-
ties there for caring for the Graz
as at Pernambuco. and in the event
of high winds, which have been the
rule there the past few days,
landing would be dangerous. DR.
Eckener made no further comment
on his plans than that he woul1
be back in Pernambuco MONDAY
morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
ROBINSON

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, May
24-Pl-An explosion in the new
liner City Of Sydney in the Irish
sea today killed y man and in
jured three. The anchor liner Cam
eronia, outward bound for New
York. answered the City OF sgd
rey's S o 5 call and the victims
were transferred to her for landing
az Belfast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24

I ALREADY have taken steps for q re-
survey Of the feasibility Of extend
ing the intracoastal canal to ths
Valley. It Is probable that such q
program viii be included In the ON
nibus bill which includes approval
Of the Point Isabel and Brownsville
ports and q survey Of the Arroyo
Colorado.
Even II another examination OF
the intracoaStal project l. not or
dered. it is believed the arroyo sur
vey will be sufficient TO show the
need for the canal. Other Valley
towns are expected TO cooperate
with Harrington and already plans
are going forward to send q large
delegation Of Valley businessmen to
Washington 90 assist In getting the
canal survey.
The following telegram waS sent
TO Harrington last night by j. led.
Chambers, representative or the
navigation district. who has been
conducting a vigorous campaign IN
Washington in behalf Of a deep
water port for the arroyo:
Expensive conditions of lock
and tide gates would have been inn
posed II the permit to cut Padre Is
land should be granted.
From discussions and a study Of
tide maps Of the engineers office
during the week 1t was though
an unconditional permit would bt
granted until this afternoon when
1t was discovered the Laguna Madrt
was one foot higher than In thd
gulf.
For the above reason, an I'M
conditional permit was advised foI
further study as to the above tidt
in the gulf az this point or the cut
The chief or engineers suggest
ed that In view OF the npplicar
ton TO the government for main
tenance OF the channel that VIZ
should consider building the chan
mel to Brazos Pass.
I'm view Of the above, we think
IL best to accept this suggestion as
much time would be lost In further
Investigation"
The telegram received in Hara
lingen Friday night from j. ID
Chmaber. Sr. who Is In Washing
ton representing Harlingen port IN
t~erests. is his swan song. a mem
Der Of the navigation COMMITTEES
said Saturday morning during er
interview.
The reason given for temporIz.
ing was that "a discovery had beer
made that the Laguna Madre wal
one foot higher than the gulf. and
that a cut through the island woulc
affect the tides. This has beer
known for several years" thu
member desired his name TO re,
main out or the interview, con
tinued.
1T was explained the Brazos r..
land harbor project could not b'
damaged by kilograms or delega'
tons 10 Washington at this lat
date.
Our project Is so FAR along d
a successful conclusion that moth
ing could be done 10 influence 1
n way or another, City Man
ager z. "A. Rosenthal said later Il
the day.
Another member was so ootirnis
tic about the successful termina'
ton OF the Brazos Island harbo
project that he stated the bil
could not be stopped from Foini
through even III those who havV
been In favor on IL turnedaEatns
the port.
Harrington had another mas
meeting" OF citizens Friday a
which a motion made by Finle.
Ewing that we endorse the actor
OF the chamber OF commerce a
ITS meeting Wednesday night ami
pledge u support In any move
ment that IL makes for the better
ment or Harrington" was passes
without a dissenting vote. Tn
chamber voted 20 favor the River
and Harbors bill containing an ap
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-24
Zeppelin Workmen Burned
Accident Occurs as Airship's Bag is Gassed-
Intense Heat Delays Start

PERNAMBUco, Brazil, May 24-F-The Graf Zeppelin sailed south
ward today along one Of the most beautiful coasts in the world on a
1850 mile trip to Rio Janeiro, capital OF Brazil.
On their left, passengers had the blue Of the Atlantic, dotted with
vessels In the coastwise trade. and on their right Brazil, now mountain
GUS and now rolling. but always green and sparkling in the tropic sun.
Departure from here was at ll55 p m. C9:55 p. m. Z. s. IT, several
hours later than the Grafs master. DR.. Hugo Eckener. had calculated.