The Times from Shreveport, Louisiana • Page 9

SUNDAY. JANUARY 16, 1938 THE SHREVEPORT TIMES NINE FOUND DEAD IN CAR Gen Robert E. Lee 's Horse FRENCH SPEED a AIRWAY TESTS OVER ATLANTIC SPECTACULAR CHARGE MADE BY SHIP MAN COUPLE FOUND DEAD IN AUTO SOUTH OF CITY Famous in the Southland Morgan, Tom Lewis, Paul Love, Horace Jouett, W. B. Cunningham, Bobble Larson, J.

P. Sully, Bill Reynolds, Oladney Calcoate, Johnnie Pat, J. N. Metcalf, Herman Jones, Eddie Winfrey, Alvln Bagley, J. E.

Nesbltt and Doc Price. Brocato Funeral Today. Funeral services for Mrs. Brocato will be held in Wellman's funeral home at 3 p. m.

today. Burial will be in the St. Joseph cemetery. The Rev. Charles Hopper, pastor of the Cedar Orove Methodist church, will officiate, Survivors are her mother, three sisters, Mrs.

W. P. Callway of Spring-hill. Mrs. A.

A. Creswell of Port Arthur, Texas, and Ruth Graham of Wlnnsboro. our Planes Will Begin ARMED MEN ATTACK ORGANIZER FOR UAW AT KANSAS CITY, MO. Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 15 (LP) Carl Stevens, regional organizer for the United Automobile Workers and a leader in the UAW strike at the Ford Motor company assembly plant here, was beaten severely tonight by a gang of men armed with shotguns and revolvers.

The men crowded Stevens' automobile into a filling station near here. One of the men covered the station attendant with a shotgun while the others beat Stevens on the head with their guns. The UAW official was taken to a hospital, where 30 stitches were taken in hi head. His condition was serious. the (Conllnurd From Pace On.) "Insure discipline necessary to safety of passengers at sea." Offers to Supply Data Exploration Flights This Year (f ontlniifd From rill Out.) at the time he was notified of the death by officers who Investigated the case.

According to Mary Graham, a sis The captain offered to supply Paris, Jan. (IP). France ha Just "names, times and places" concern ing the following Instances: hown the world two material fac-ol active preparation for the "Lookouts aloft so drunk that we were afraid to remove them from the I of the North Atlantic and jwe esiaoiLsnment of a commercial crow's nest for fear of falling down, or lookouts reading magazines on duty; men at the wheel so drunk airline across toe ocean. They are the giant seaplane Lieutenant Paris i vi ill Gold shipped from South Africa In thi first eight month of 1037 was valued at $373,868,000. Nearly 22,000,000 people in go to the cinema once a week.

they have turned the wheel the wrong way In their stupor, thereby endangering other ships as well as and the equally large landplane Lieu tenant Guerrero, both completed iilftlliiillilii ter of Mrs. Brocato, Mullen was at the cafe at closing time and at the request of the manager, had agreed to take Mrs. Brocato and another waitress to their respective homes. The couple had delivered the other girl to her home and were returning to Mrs. Brocato's when they became mired In the ditch and were evidently waiting for help to extricate themselves, Miss Graham said.

Mother Making Birthday fake. Mrs. Brocato's mother, Mrs. Mary Graham, a widow, was in the kitchen of her home at 6131 DUlman, baking a birthday cake tor her daughter's 31st birthday, Saturday, when notified by the officers of the death of her daughter. Mrs.

Brocato had been using only her maiden name for the past year, since her separation from her hus their own; "Elevator boys that trap younj girls in the elevators between decks to make advances to them; waiters I 4 "Si In the dining room accosting young girls while eating, the presence of their fathers aboard not deterring them In the slightest way; Waiters that preach unionism nd dafeiniriKflPTP (tonSifiniBGfl i il communism to their passengers at mealtime; sailors that smoke clear- ettes, pipes, and even cigars when models for the projected North Atlantic route. By their record flights the Atlantic In November, France rrfealed to the world that it basing the flight for North Atlantic conquest on the experience gained on the well-established South Atlantic line. In 1938 two more giant planes, copied after these two models, will be completed in French factories and the team of four will begin active test flights for establishing the North Atlantic route. A meeting was held Immediately after the trial flight at the Latecoere company's hangars in Toulouse with the chief pilots of the South Atlantic flights, the director of Air-France Transatlantlque Louis Couhe and other Important air officials. Discussion, which was not made public, centered upon plans for the establishment of the North Atlantic com ever they work; sailors that smoke aloft throwing their cigarettes Into the wind with our hatches full of cotton." The witness charged that stewards Interpret "any Innocent pleasantry band, Sam Brocato, according to Mrs.

Graham. Funeral services for Mullen, who played on both the Fair Park and Byrd High school football teams, will be held at 3 p. m. today in the Mc-Cook Brothers funeral home chapel. The Rev.

E. P. Smith, pastor of the Epple Heights Baptist church, will be In charge of the services. Burial will Let Us on the part of a passenger as an Invitation to undue familiarity and a license for discourtesy," I Examine Gen. Robert E.

Lee, commander-in-chief of the Confederate forces during the Civil war, Is shown above astride the most famous of his war-liorses, Traveller. General tee's 131st birthday anniversary Will be observed Wednesday when the local unit of the Vnited Daughters of the Confederacy will give a luncheon and program In his memory. Judge Brainlette to Run i be in Forest Park cemetery. Survivlne Mullen are his wife and Any rime I A I dmiehtpr. DeLoris.

the Darents. Mr. For Texas Senatorship Longview, Texas, Jan. 15 (JP). The News and Journal will say tomorrow that Judge E.

M. Bramlette, Loncview I I I I I I Birthday Anniversary of Famous Figure Kecalls Story of "Traveller," His Mount attorney, will be a candidate for state senator from the second district, composed of Gregg, Harrison, Panola, Rusk and Shelby counties. EXAMINATION BY EXPERTS EASY TERMS LOW PRICES By A. H. JORDAN.

tind personal history of Genu: a I Lee, the Pall Mall Oazette of London rote When the name of Gen. Robert pany and the development of material for trial flights. Sixty-ton Plane Projected. It was decided that the construction of another giant hydroplane ighing 60 tons (the Lieutenant fe-is weighs only 40 tons) should be iV-taken. The plane will be finished In 1940.

with six motors totaling 10,000 horsepower and will carry 70 persons, of whom 60 would be By July, 1938, two planes based rn the two present models are scheduled to take the air. In 1939, a new type hydroplane of the CAM type will be jmpleted. It will mount six motors in line, and technicians predict that and Mrs. M. L.

Mullen, and a sister, Estelle Mullen, all of 6315 Lin-wood avenue. Pallbearers will be Conway Baker, Alvln Crow. V. G. Winfrey, Leland Gulce, G.

M. Huson and H. T. Little. Honorary bearers will be C.

B. Brock, G. H. Neighbors. W.

H. Meares, J. F. Long, W. F.

Baucum, G. R-Woodard, Joe Loe, Henry Riley, C. P. Griffin, N. F.

Little, A. F. Davis, Jack Lanier, Johnnie Glassell, Lee White-hurst, T. D. Sdberry.

Jimmle Rivers, W. E. Ferguson, W. H. Leslie, M.

G. Stewart, Clarence Adams, Mike Hoeh-ler, Harry Tatwm, Paul Weeks, J. C. Kemp, Joe Flores, Pat Malloy, Levi Lee is mentioned, the picture that "No biographer ever had a nobler I EYEGLASS REPAIRING AT MINIMUM PRICES Dorothy Ciraliam llrocatu, Dlllnuwi, who would lime celebrated her 21st hlilliday KnU linay, above, and M. Mullen, 141, of Slil Llnwood, former school football player at Fair I'arfc ni.d Bynl, were found dead from ear lion monoxide poisoning Satin "uy morning, In Mullen's on Mest TUtli Mreet, near tne JewclU road.

subject than Robert EcUard Lee. Hi. comes before one's eye is that of the erect figure of a kind-faced man wearing the uniform of the Confederate forces, seated proudly on ths was all but flawless, Southern Optical Co. IXC. back of a finely-proportioned Iron Bramlett, who served four years as county Judge of Gregg county and 11 years as city attorney of Longview, will Issue a formal statement shortly, the News and Journal will say.

WIFE PI LLS PLOW. Sydney, (LP). Because there Is no horse on their farm, Mrs. Edwin Hig-son pulls the plow which her war-disabled husband steers, "in one day we rwd nearly an acre," Mrs. Hlgson said.

"Then I did a big wash and scrubbed out my three rooms." i gray horse, Traveller. wpg a real king of men. spotless In his integrity, born to command, yet the shining ligure of a stupendous struggle, that evoked the full development of his special genius. He 524 TEXAS STREET When General Lee realized that 'SOUTHERN FITTED CLASSES ARE BETTER" the cause of the South was hopeless la and that surrender was imperatlv fought the good fight, and then with noblo dignity of resignation went he, as commander-ln-general, called his men around him and from his into a retirement which he never (ould break. position astride Traveller uttered "His death was as beautiful as had it will be the most modern hydroplane, capable of great endurance nnd record-breaking flights.

In 1940, two more giants, a Late and a Loire-Olivier 4B will take the air. In 1940, it is expected that material on hand should be sufficient to establish a regular service across the North Atlantic. That is, if other problems been his life, and his name will en the memorable' words, "Gentlemen, have done the best I could for you, but today I have surrendered the crmy to General Grant." WHILE THEY LAST! roA living room erx PM d'ire while a grandour of soul, purity of chaiacter, devotion to patriotism chivalry of the finest type are valued Wednesday, 19, will mr.rk the ty mankind." 131st birthday of the famous Vir Tribute by fiecrgian. pinlan. Throughout the South this slon of the southern states.

Leo never doubted that he did the honor-tble thing when ho refused the northern command. He chose to druw his sword against the flag he had followed rather than go against his loved ones, his home land and hia state. Even his enemies admitted that he could not have done otherwise. His greatness was magnified by the from the technical questions, Jfih solved by then. His name and fame will become date will be recognized and commem orated as the birth anniversary of the proud heritage not of a section hut of the entire nation.

He was noted for his tenderness of one of the most illustrious of south em characters. And although Louisiana is the only southern state that ciiuractor, dignity and keenness of mind. Ho considered cuty the dees not officially recognlbze this adversities he experienced. He had II I i -v j- ill i I a ii i tin i Uimnt wotd of the English language i rr i i i i i i i i i no reward, he made no complaint, ihese problems are two-fold. The first is the question of the Azores and permission for the French to establish a base there.

Although all the planes under construction today for the North Atlantic route are planned on the basis of non-stop flights from Btscarossa to the ls-Innds of St. Pierre and Miquelon, tafety indicates that midway halts at the Azores are essential. In trial flights in 1935-36 the Nomy-Castrex date, the local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will ob- One of the most beautiful tributes His men believed in him and truster! II Ihv Via. NA 1 11 I 1 III! II If laid Lee is the following by Ben to his ability and their faith in him, jamin H. Hill of scive the date with a luncheon, first Named "Jeff Davis." Thus, the women of Louitlana will Last year tho Daughters of the lice was a roe w'tnout hate, ft Confederacy presented a rabre In friend without trcacheiy, a soldinr memory of Robert E.

Lee to the West offic'aily take up the torch lhat Illuminated the memory of tcachln-; uithout cruelty and a with Point graduate who most merited It 1 111 l-f55- 1 1 I 1 i-M 1 II I II I 1 I out murmuring. in scnolnrship. The presentation their children to admire his charac r.nd coaos-castrex missions made a thorough study of the conditions at 'He was a private citizen without speech made by Mrs. John L. Wood- iry, prcstdenfcgeneral, was as follows: the Azores.

Following these tests wrong, a neighbor without repioaches, a Christian without hypocricy, a pub "A military hero, thn Ninth Suoer- was made to Portugal for authorization to use the Islands for a intendent of West Point Military lic officer without viced, a man without guilt. base. Portuguese Answer Withheld. "He was a Caesar without his am- Academy, from 1812-1855, whose humanity directed his activltler. in war and In peace.

uV Ga )U -0n Sale Beginning Today ottt This Handsome 2-Pce. OVERSTUFFED LIVING ROOM SUITE tS's See In I 7T ter, revere his memory and love his name. Although much has been said and written about General Lee, cue now tires of hearing those stories of his perfonal life that hava endeured him to countless thousands. And when cne think of Lee, the gertrnl, he thinks of Traveller, the most famous and distinguished of the general's war hcrses. When the horse was four years old bltien, a Napoieon without selfish Despite repeated requests, Portugal has refused to answer In the last "His ability as an engineer Is still ness, a Washington without his reward.

He was as obedient to author- but has In the meanwhile au ty as a servant, and as loyal in testified by his permanent contribution along the coast and Inland waterways of our country; whose every thorized Germany, England and the United States to make use of the is lands for their lines. The French, authority as a king. He was gentle and tender as a woman, pure and modest in thought. He was submissive to law, watchful as a Roman deed was marked with since lity and courage; whose persistency and strat Lee saw him and wished to buy him egy and unswerving allegiance to fiom the owner, Major Broun. As estal, grand in battle." toon as the owner he.ird of thi3 he c.ffcred him to Lee es a but Lee entered West Point at 18 and honorable methods have made him the model of the military world for all people and all times.

graduated second in class. His 'This sabre Is presented by the the general declined, saying he was too valuable an animal to use In such Lard times. United Daughters ot the Confederacy, When a colt the animal hud taken loyal citizens of the United State3, confident that the recipient will con first prize at the Greenbrier Valr, services were distinguished 'In peace tir.ie and in the Mexican war. Lee was recognized as the military genius of his and so it was natural that he was offered the command of the Union army. He Made No Cmplalnt.

But he declined this offer, saying ha could take no part In an in', a- entered under tho name of "Jeff duct himself In all circumstances in a manner worthy of the significance of this memorial. Davis." Finally the general bought the horse for the price asked, 8175, while officially silent on the question, regards this refusal as a direct form of sabotage to their attempts to conquer the North Atlantic air lanes. They believe that the reason are largely political and strategic. Another problem which la concerning the French is that of handy bases. For the moment their seaplanes base is at Btscarossa, whence travelers from America would to Paris by land plane.

But ie long term project, which It Is k.nned to complete In 1940, la for i. .3 construction of an artificial lake in the Paris region Itself. For the American end of the route, the first slop will be at the French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon off Newfoundland. From there the planes v.Ul continue to other points along the Atlantic seaboard.

Explore American Link. Concerning arrangements with the 'The greatest captain the English although he paid $25 extra as he speaking people have productd." thought the southern currency was II I I 1E tSSiLr I I depreciating In value. Years later in 1864, a buyer appraised the horse at 14.600 In Confederate money. Familiar Lexington sight. Lee became very much attached to MASSIVE I PIE EASY TERMS NSi a tOH V50 1he horse and colled him MANUFACTURER'S always spelling the name with i double "1" in old English style.

Trav oiler's rapid gait, springy walk, SACRIFICE eteps, bold cairiage and strength were THIS FINE American lines for the use of land' much admired by his new owner. He chowed great vim and eagerness to ings, Pierre Cot has Just received his emissary, Governor General Olivier, who was charged with a mission to rdvance as scon as he was mounted and could walk five or six miles an hour over the rough mounta'n roads of Virginia with his rider sitting ASY the United States. Pan-American Airways has concluded an agreement firmly erect In the saddle, holding him In check by a film rein. In 1R68 General Lee wrote to the orlpir.nl owner informing him that CHAIR Mill for an exchange of studies on the Azores, and it is believed, for reciprocal right for bases In American and in France. The French national meteorologtc office has entered into contact with the U.

S. weather bureau for a regular exchange of atmospheric con the horse had survived the war and that he wished to get him pedigree. 1 BUY ON OUR EASY I Jlir' JtAl PAYMENT PLAN UV7 i VfsA vT Easv ti ot ite XV I tm OUR MOST AMAZING 1 I OFFER! I WZJ 2-PCE. OVERSTUFFED I I "VlL I itsferTv. i ffil I Major Broun sent the required in formation to Lee at once.

with In the years following the war the imposing figure of the general ditions for flights from both sides seated on his war-horse was a fa of the Atlantic. The French are also making arrangements with private airline weather offices in the United miliar sight on the roads around OTTOMAN Lexington. When Leo became preal States. dent of Washington college In Lexington, he moved his fumily there and served until his death In 1870. Dsspite many setbacks in the last three years of work, and the big At his funeral, Traveller followed the hearse that bore his master to his final resting place.

still ahead, the French kvvlfage establishment of a North Atlantic line with confidence. Their ambition is to establish full reciprocity with the United States in that work. In 1871 the name of Washington I'phnhiterlngs: Jacquard Velvet Tapestry Frlezette Combina tlons! Etc college was changed to Washington LIVING ROOM SUITE and Lee. When a monument was erected to the general, many werj desirous that his war-horse should be represented on HUMAN BONES FOUND Tablet On Traveller's Stall. The United Daughters of the Con IN SHARK CAPTUBED WHEKE CLIPPER FELL Pago Pago, Samoa, Jan.

15 (IP). federacy have placed a tablet on the side of Traveller's home, Indicating Extra Heavy Samarkand Velvet Upholstering Reversible Cushions A Smart RoomTone 0 SELLS AT $129 AM Colors Smart Comfortable 0 its historic significance. The stall in which he rpent his declining years Ty Jj OTHER SUITES $29.50 to $229.50 We have many from which to select one or more to suit any person's purse lor tastel Ask to see these! stands as when it was occupied by him. Style Sturdily Built Others to $29.50 Shade Built for Service Very Easy Terms The body of Lee lits under a re Human bones and a man's shirt were taken today from the stomach of a shark caught on the north shore of Tutulla Island, near where the Sa-moan Clipper exploded and sank with Capt. Edwin C.

Mustek and a crew of -ix Tuesday morning. The shark was caught by a native named Fulmaono. cumbent statue of himself In the old-fashioned chapel which he designed nnd bull1; In Lexington. The tomb of white marble Is YORK FURNITURE CO. NEW YORK FURNITURE CO.

S60-872 TEXASAVE. PHONE 2-1 148 There were a man's rib, arm and 860-872 TEXAS AVE. PHONE 2-1148 I (N. Murov, Owner) the work of the Rlchmord sculptor, Viilentine, Tn a few more years there will not be a living man jvho saw or converged with Lee. But his name will live on.

In a review of the military thigh bone in the find. Tb waters are. Infested with man-eating sharks which grow to the length of 13 feet and are among the most ferocious In any waters. FREE DELIVERY THROUGHOUT ARK-LA-TEX.