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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
MEXICO SEEKS /.
.TOOUSTOTHER
CHURCH HEADS!
Two Additional Pre-
lates Deported, One
Executed; Search for
Monterrey Bishop

MEXICO CITY. April 25.--tPl-
Having deported eight archbishops
and bishops and executed a priest on
the charge. the government was en-
gagged today IN seeking to oust other
priests alleged to be implicated in a
revolutionary movement.
Despite vehement dcnials by the
Mexican Catholic authorities Of All
connection with the rebellion, the
government places responsibility for
the outbreaks on the Catholic Epis-
copate, priests and some layraen.
Archbishop Pedro Vera Zuria If
Puebla and Bishop Jose Manrique
Zarate. Of Huejutia. were put aboard
a train bound for Laredo Friday
night, shortly after iN prelates, in
cluding Archbishop Nora del Rio,
had lett the country. ~Zarate has fig
ured prominently in the controversy
which began with the PRONUNCIATION
of the religious laws last summer.
After the withdrawal Of the priests
from the churches a. protest
against the laws. he was arres ted,
charged with engaging in subversive
and rebellious activities. but was
released after u period In jail.
Dispatches from Monterrey. state
of Nucvo Leon, say authorities have
ordered the deportation Of Arch-
bishop Juan jose Herrera Pima OF
Monterrey. His whereabouts is not
known and the police are endeavor-
inE 20 locate him.
An official account Of the execu-
tion Of the priest at Rio del Cuale,
IN the state Of Jalisco. says he was
involved with another priest in the
organization of a rebellious move
mcnt
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
STREET PAVING
TO BEGIN soon
Contract Is Signed BY
City, Contractors
Today

Contract for the paving OF 35
Brownsville streets let to the South
west Bitulithic Company ~ San An
tonic some time ago. was signed az
"A special meeting Of the City Com
mis-. ion today, and the company made
$500 900 bond assuring the compile
ton Of the work. Arrival of $780,
0u0 IN payment for city bonds recent
IN voted BY Brownsville enabled the
commission 70 20 ahead with paving
plans.
W. 81 Thompson. secretary Of the
company. was present at the meet
ing and stated that machinery for
the paving was on the way "a
Brownsville and that work would
start within short time. He has
opened a company office in room 4i6
vi the State National Bank building
from which construction work will
be supervised.
Paving of the downtown streets,
specified iR resolutions passed some
time ago. viii begin first and the con-
tractors will work westward 10 tho
city limits.
This company also has the contract
for the paving of alleys. Concrete
for the alleys will start some time
this weed unless further delayed by
wet weather.
The commission passed az its sec
ond reading an order closing the
hearing on levying OF assessments
gainst property owners for the cost
of paving the alleys.
The commission granted a permit
the Magnolia Petroleum Company
FOR the erection Of q filling station
at tho intersection of Fourteenth
with RiHggold Street
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
ESTIMATE 800
DEAD IN FLOOD
COVERED AREA
Known List of Dead
Now Over 100; Re-
port Over 100000
Homeless In Camps

MEMPHIS. Tenn, April 25.--fPl-
Following somewhat freakish cours-
es, flood waters from the Mississippi
and its tributaries overran more
towns today in both Mississippi and
Arkansas rendering additional thous-
ands homeless and adding 10 the al-
ready staggering total of property
damage.
Occasional reports Of deaths filter
cd through from the vast inundated
territory but careful checks Of the
lists placed the known dead az only
little more than one hundred with
an estimated death toli Of approx
mateiy three hundred
Arcoia. Miss. and Arkansas City,
and Marked Tree. Ark. were the lat
est towns 10 be visited by the flood
waters. Their combined population
is about 5000. but each had a large
quota ~ refugees and the encroach-
ment of the flood waters has created
serious situation for the relief au-
thorities.
The Mississippi town. which is
about 25 miles east Of Greenviile. was
oyerrun with flood waters from the
crevasse az Stops Landing.
This flood water is moving or to
Nicksburg at a rapid rate. the en-
ginCers reporting today that il was
approaching Rolling Fork, 80 miles
south of Greenvillc A number OF
plantations and villages were flooded
overnight, but IL was assumed that
the inhabitants had beeded the ur-
gent warnings sent yesterday by Of
ficials % flee 70 the levces.
Under five feet of water early to-
day, Arkansas City, Ark. 20 miles
north III Greervillc. became isolated.
Continued on page twOD
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
Mexican Prelates
Remain in Laredo

LAREDO. TeNus. April 25.-fs'i-
Upon teleEraphic instructions from
Archbishop Mora y del Rio. ranking
Mexican prelate az Mexico now IN
San Antonio. Archbishop Pedro Vera
81 Pucbla. Bishop Jose Jesus Nanri-
uuez y Zarate ~ Hucjutla and Rev.
Mgr. Francisco FreyTla. pastor az
The Immaculate Conception Cathed-
raj At Puehla. who arrived from Mex
leo remained here
The three prclates will remain in
Laredo pending arrangements being
made hy Archbishop Nora Y del Rio
20 send them 70 some place in this
country temporarily.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
FOR
R.R. HEARINGS
Oral Arguments Will
Be Conducted On
Extensions

Four Brownsville citizens and a
number of persons from other towns
"a the Lower Rio Grande Valley
arr leaving tonight for Washington,
ID. KIN, where the Interstate Com
merce Commission will hold oral ar
gumcnt on Friday on applications
for railroad extensions IN this sec
tion
The Brow ssville citizens who will
leave tonight for the national cap
ital include Mayor A. II. Coin. John
II. scott. James A. Graham and u. e.
Richardson. They will argue in ia
for of the Southern Pacific eNten-
SION from Hariingen 20 Brownsville.
Local citizens have been AZ work
securing options on lots on the pro-
posed night Of way Of the South srn
Pacific into Browns aslc IN order 90
assure the commission that II will
not cost the railroad much 70 enter
the city The question of the cost w
expected 20 be considered by the COM
mission on the basis of whether or
not expenditures hy tho railroad in
their extensions will be justified.
Mr and Mrs. ". r. Montgomery
AZ Edlunurg have already left for
the hearing IN Washington.
Those leaving tonight viii proceed
r. Houston where they viii join
Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific
attorneys and officials on the trip to
Washington.
The Missouri Pacific also mas tg7o
proposed extension under ccnsia-
Grafton one j. from point be-
tween Rio Hondo and san Benito to
u point On the Rio Grande railway
near Point Isabel ard the other II
from Rio Hondo eastward
Oral argumnet on the SpiGcrweh
application for an tvtersion from In
PAloma 20 Brownsville also "a ex-
peetea % he heard on Friday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
Claims Snyder Was
Slated for Death
by Wife and LOUey

NEW YORK, n. Y, April 25.-lPl
Albert Snyder. Queensville art ed
rtor, was SLATED for death" on March
7 last. District Attorney Newcomb
told the jury in his opening state
ment today.
Mrs. Ruth Snyder and her lover,
Henry Judd Gray. met in Manhattan
that day" he said, "after Gray had
bought a sash weight and chloro-
form m Kingston. ". ".
That day the death Of Albert
Snyder was decided on and the i'm
plement of murder was purchased.
Prior 10 that two insurance poll
cies for $4,000 had been taken out
on the life Of Albert Snyder, with u
double indemnity clause for death BY
violence.
albert Snyder never knew OF
these policies, gentlemen, but Mrs.
Snyder knew Of taem, for she had
taken them out, and Judd Gray knew
of them, for he hoped 70 benefit
through his mistress"
Gray then went away, but he re-
turned on the night of the murder
and hid Ia a darkened room while
Snyder was put 70. bed BY his wife.
when the poor devil WAS asleep,
Mrs. Snyder sneaked out of bed and
told her sulking lover. Now IN the
time"
They kissed and then they went
~ Albert Snyder's room. They
stunned him with the sash weight,
they stuck chloroformed cotton up
his nose. they strangIed him with
picture wire.
Then. gentlemen, the job Is done.
Gray wore suede gloves and after
the murder nv takes these off and
goes into the bath room where he
sess blood or his shirt. They burn
the shirt and her bloody gown. She
lends him a blue shirt belonging 10
her husband.
~Then they decide 10 make il LOOK
like burglary and they upset
everything in the house
They sat then In the house from
7 n the morning To p, plotting what
God knows.
Before leaving Grav. binds and
gags Mrs. snyder "a hnlp out the
burglary story. Then he takes the
trrin for Syracuse
Only when ne rot 20 Syracuse.
Newcomb said- did he discover a
large spot of blood or his vest.
While the district attorney shout
ed 70 the jury i'm q voire trembling
with emotion. Yrs. Snyder and Cray
sat close hehine him, without any
sho-~ of emotion stronger than very
mill interest
Wa--en Schneider. brother of the
ar- editor. was caHed as the first
rfa- -
Fits ---eaFrr nr fAr Sand rara
after deferse counsel had waived
lfontirHs ON rnks twnl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
s DIE IN WEEKEND ACCIDENTS
Waters Submerge Additional Towns
Red Cross Calls on Valley
TO Aid Victims of Flood

The call has from the Red funds
Of
taes and Valley citizens called reply
o their
Associated Press dispatches report
homeless need of food and
clothing The Red
this organization in their work humanity
OF the
undertaking citizen
should all their power
fund Of az least $1,000 should
the shipments Of vegetables which
There arbitrary fixed
feel assured that Brownsville the the
Rio Grande Valley. eastt sum
Brownsville Herald TO
receive contributions work an All
funds received al this office will be
headquarters BY G. T. Dodd Red
Cross Chapter
dire need and dollar will their
Of
Valleys generosity is equal prosperity.
Valley residents contributions through
their local Red Cross no organa
ons available The Herald will be glad
and forward with due credit
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
TRUCK MARKETS
By Naval Radio t0 The Herald
from u. y. and Texas Agriculture
Departments

CarIot shipments or entire United
States reported for Saturday. April
onicHs: Texas. ITO, total U. 4. iii
ears.
Potatoes: Colorado is, Florida 1877.
Idaho 2s, Louisiana 2a. Maine l7A.
Michigan al. Minnesota DIT. New
York IL. Texas 49, Wisconsin IS,
Washington ls. total U. N. GfI cars.
Unreported April 22.-I.DuiKianm IJ
cars. Total T. s 46 ears.
Tomatoes. Florida East coast 81.
Other Florida G3. total E. wv. IdR
cara. Unreported April y. Mexico 10
cars
Carlot shipments of entire United
States reported for Sunday. April 2g.
Onions: Texas 70. total Z. s. 70
cars.
Potatoes: Colorado A, Florida a..
Louisiana I5, Texas ~. total ". S.
So cars.
Tomatoes: Florida East Coast IN.
Other Florida y. total w. w. 20 cars.
Mixed Vegetables: 10 Houston. 5
- Louis. f natnn Rouge. "a New
Work y eath AMARILLO Boston Wich-
ita Falls. Jersey CITY. Waco. III paso.
each Chicago. Cincinnati, Cieve-
lard- Kansas City, Lawtnn, Peoria.
Wichita. Buffalo.
Green Corn; 2 81. Louis. s Baton
Continued ON page Hix.1
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
Will ERECT HUGE
DAM IN DURANGO

NENICO CITY. April 25.-E En-
ginccrS cf the White Engineering
Corporation. which mas the contract
with the Federal Government for
the supervision w national irriga-
tlon works. are now studying q pro-
Ject for the construction Of a reser-
voir at Memories in tine State OF Du-
range. This dam will impound the
waters Of the San Juan river in a
canyon known a. La Catedral.
The dam win be ~ located that the
water can b used both for irriRa-
ton purposes and for the generation
rf electric poWer- III IA estimated
that 41 Go0 knrse-p1wer can be gen
ernfed.
Frai 9iars cn this proirrt are ex-
Fectea fe W. syn the hands Wy the fed
eTai 1ashnFities before &c e-d of
thc racr.N
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
Mrs. Ross IN Favor
EIectimg Catholic
President of u. S.

WASHINGTON, u. Ill. April Is. -
Ri-Neliie Tayioe Ross. former gov
crnor of Wyoming, declared today
that although she j. Protestant,
she would like 70 see a Catholic
elected president Just to prove that
thls isi IN reality, z republic i'll which
We I'VE and not one IN name only"
speaking before the national wom-
ems democratic club, Mrs. Ross de-
nounceG as unworthy of the precious
~ trItage OF American citizenship,
any declaration by policy or practice,
that prejudice rather than liberal
principles shall prevail IN this gov
etnment, depend upon the women
oi the democratic party 10 back up
~ this stand.
She said she was not referring to
any particular potential presidential.
candidate but speaking "only az the
principle" involved and added that
the issue was one that cannot be
lodged or evaded."
There are many factors to be
taken into consideration in the nom
nation Of a president" she con-
tinuet. ii %, though. insist that one
factor that cannot be taken into
consideration is church alignment
n believe that the sin Of intol-
erance ~ the greatest sin of the age.
IL Is amazing that those who call
themselves Christians can harbor
and encourage IN other u sentiment
70 inconsistent with the teachings
of Christ
II" II looks now a. il a lead
ing issue that ~ going to face IA a.
democrats this coming year is whcth-
er or not Catholic can be nominated
~ the presidency by the democratic
party. 10 is an issue that cannot ~
lodged or evaded- Distasteful as il
N 20 a. all u is we'll q have il
brought out into the open.
Whatever may be our religious
creed this is an issue that chal-
lcnErs our democracy. To many u
will ~ and ~ an acid test.
Il hope that the democratic wom-
IN of this country will not be found
wanting. but that they will fear
lcssly proclaim. Individually and
from every political assembly where
they may be gathered that they will
sanction no policy that deprives any
person in the United States Of the
frli rights and privileges ~ citizen
ship because of religious Affiliation.r
RICHMOND. Va. April 25.-dPl-
Declaring that Governor Alfred FL
Smith Of New York had failed to
answer the religious aucstionnairr
put TO him by Charles Il. Marshall
and that ~ had done nothing but 'tn
nvow his faith and 70 vouch his rec
ord" Dr George W Mcdaniel. hres-
idant of the Southern Baptist Con-
veEtion. said IN 4 sermon. that "nil-
liens Of God-fsarinr democrats. :"
would not rem air Guiescent while
Smith is being mentioned IA stand
ari bearer of his party.
Dr. Mcdaniel said that the gov
ernor's reply "a tha open letter from
Marshall addressed ~ him IN y re-
cent issue Of the Atlantic Monthly
'emphasized what his correspond
cnt conceded and ignored the matter
about which his correspondent in
0uired"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
COOLIDGE SLATED
TO MAKE ADDRESS

WASHINGTON. u. q. April U.s.
tS'l- Business was curtaiied today al
the White House with President
Coolidge prepared 10 leave about
noon for New York where he viii
speak tonight az a dinner Of the Unit
ga Press Association. commemorate
ING the twcEticth-annivcrsary or the
founding Of the organization.
official Washington IN awaiting
with interest the address w the pres
ideat. which Is the first be has pre-
pared since congress closed and IN
which. il IN expected. ~ will discus
outstanding problems confronting
TIE aAmInistration.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
Moody VIII Limit
Called Session to
Essential Measures

AUSTIN. Texas, April 25.--tlPt--
Governor Moody will limit the leg
islature TO essential problems in its
special session called r0 start May
8. he said today in his first official
conference with newspapermen.
'I shall not open the flood gates
tn submission VI measures but will
held the legislature 70 big general
necessary legislation" he said.
These problems include civil serv-
ice reform. highway reform. prison
reform. judiciary reform and appro-
priationA."
Moodv's statement forecast that
the legislature may not be ia session
long~r than thirty days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
Panhandle Line
Wants Extension

WASHINGTON. d. G.. April 25.--
pa 2I mile extension of is line
IN Texas would be made BY the Pan
handle 4 Santa Fe Railroad under
terms w Arr application submitted sa-
Ia ssion
The new linz wnuid rrn out from
White Deer fr-nr-L Carson ard
Hutchinson courties. reaching into
fhF fil hearing area.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
President Gales TO
Have Most PalatiaI
Train in Country

CHICAGO, April "a. One
family or three Is 70 have the
first ride on the most palatial
train ever built BY the Pullman
Company.
Il IS the private train of Pres
ident Gales. which cost $780,
600.
Arturo Elias. consul general
at New York, his wife and seven
year old son are 10 have il %
themselves on its trip to Mex
leo City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower Rio
Grande Valley; Mostly cloudy and
unsettled tonight and Tuesday. with
occasional rains; moderate temper
atures.
Daily River Bulletin
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
RIVER FORECAST

There wiil Ac n0 material change
in the river
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25
FOR THE LAWN

Complete line of Garden hose.
lawn mowers, etc.
w. II. Putegnat Hardware Co.
Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25

Hood Present % Hr- q Hr
Stage stare Ching. Ram
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-25

THOMAS ]. HOWORTH. who has
been editor and manager Of the Ne
Niien Monitor. announces in the last
ssne ~ the Monitor that h. i sew
ring his connection with that paper
tCentinned on page tzvo.l
Evening star., 1927-12-18
STUART HIGH SOCCER
TEAM ENTERTAINED
Home and School Association Gives
Turkey Dinner for
Junior Players,

The Stuart Junior High School
soccer bali team was entertained by
the Home and School Association at
4 turkey supper last Saturday night
in the school lunchroom.
The guests included c. ]. schwartz,
principal of stuart; Charles Hart,
principal Of Eastern High: Miss NJ.
Gertrude Young, principal of Peabody
Hilton: G. l.. YoungbloOd. coach OF
the team. Miss Grace Ware, director
Of girls athletics in the school. and
Mrs. G. w. Lady. president of the
Home and School Association.
Letters we're given to Nathan
Biarco. Paul CaporraU, Llewcllyn
Cornell. Meredith Haig, John Healy,
Forrest Hanback,. Walter Moore,
Kenneth OrdaN, Thomas Quinn, Rob,
ert SLY, Charles Thomas and David
ZoIlenhoffer. all soccer players OF
Hine. Before presenting the letters,
Mr.. Younghlood told Of the origin of
The game of soccer and Of the custom
among colleges and universities OF
awarding letters to men who nave
taken part in the games of the seaso"
Others present beside the team
were: Virginia NorcIa, Mary Louise
kaldaback, Evelyn Smith, Lucy
Oliveto, Evelyn Nermillion, Mary
Davis. Mary Ecker, Anna Moore,
Florence Davis, Ruth CollinsWorth,
Ethel koockogey, Margaret Miller,
Opal Miller. Clara Mongells, FL Regis
Perry, Fred Thomas, Anthony Milo
The dramatic clubs are working on
PLAYS which are to be presented IN
the near future. Work has begun on
the Christmas program, which viii be
in by the pupils from the
various sections.
Pupils in all sections of the school
have worked during the recent week
to complete their Red Cross work. The
Girl Reserves and the Sewing club
have dressed dolls, the boTf Of the
Arts and Craft club have made painted
toys, and the Art, Nature and the
Library clubs members have made IL
Iustrated hooks for children in hospl'
tails. Thirty Christmas boxes for sol
diers have heen filled by the various
sections. and every child in the school
has taken part in the work. The Red
Cross donations were exhibited in the
lunchroom last week.
Section S-B had charge OF the as
semhlv last Tuesday, when play,
entitled "A Friday Afternoon in
Country School" was given.
Evening star., 1927-12-18
BERNARD A. FACTEAU
WINNER OF DEGREE
University of Paris Awards Honor
to Member of Catholic Uni
versity Alumni.

One Of catholic Gniversitys most
illustrious alumni, Bernard A. Facteau,
widely known in Washington, has just
been honored by the University OF
Paris with the degree Of doctor OF
philosophy. summa cum laudeA and he
is TO start at once for Washington 10
take up his duties here as pro
fessor Of languages and dramatic
criticism.
He won this extraordinary distinc-
ton in Paris by four years study,
brilliant dissertation on The Influence
Of Richa rdson on the Modern French
Theater." and an oral defense of the
usual theses Dr. F'aCteau has be-
come well known in Paris journalistic
and theatrical circles as well as IN
the American colony Of students
artists and musicians, through his
writings and lectures. These lectures
have been based upon his surveys of
the modern drama in Madrid, Lisbon,
Brussels, London, Berlin, Heidelberg
Vienna and the Italian cities.
DIR. Facteau received his baccalaure-
ate and masters degrees at Catholic
University. Later he was appointed a
Penfield scholar on foundation estab-
lished by the late Ambassador TO
Austria, Frederick Penfield of Phila'
delphia, to aid exceptional American
men I'm European study Of bellies let
tres and international affairs. In 1923,
he received his diploma from the Sor-
home and became the student of DIR.
Paul Hazerd OF the College of France,
an international authority on com
parative literature. who will lecture
| in a number of American universities
during the com kg year. ..--
Evening star., 1927-12-18
GIRLS GIVE MUSICAL
PROGRAM AT SCHOOL
Business High Auxiliary Holds
Free Entertainments in
Assembly Hall.

The Girls Auxiliary Of Buslne
High School is sponsoring series -
free entertainments given at noon time
in the assembly hall of the school.
The last entertainment was under
the direction of Elizabeth Mensh and
the program consisted of vocal selec
tions by Rose Weinstein. a monologUe
by Helen Parsley two songs by Hen
rotta Zoltrow and piano solos by
Edith Hall IT has been decided ~
hold regul.r noon-day entertainments
every Tuesday, Wednesday and Fri
day.
4 most interesting debate between
the Daniel Webster club and the Cor
stitution club was held last TueSGa =.
The subject was Resolved, That
military training should he compulsory
in the high schools" Miss Ida Bush
former president of the Daniel Web
Ster club, was the presiding officer.
The Judges were Miss Esther T.. Gal
braith, Miss Minnie Davis and Alvin
G. McNish. The debators from the
Daniel Webster Club, who victoriously
supported the affirmative side OF the
question, were Mildred Cohan. Mich
olas Libert and Mildred Walker, while
those for the Constitution Club. sup
porting the negative, were Frederick
]. Moore, Stanley Segal and Julienne
Ibarra.
The Christmas play TO he presented
December - is Zona Gales Neigh
bors." The cast, chosen from mem
hers Of the oral English class, in
cludes Alberta CisSel, Ruth Behrend.
Marion Thomas. Jean Leckie, David
Wallace and Nathan COhan.