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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23
COAST FRUIT
SERVICEOPEN
Citrus Boat Moves to
Galveston, Houston
From Corpus
Especial 70 The Herald)

CORPUS CHRISTI. Oct. pa
citrus fruit transport service be-
tween Corpus Christi, Houston and
Galveston was officially inaugurated
Oct. q when the motor ship Houtex
sailed from Corpus Christi with a
cargo of 1850 boxes of grapefruit
from the Rio Grande Valley terri
tory.
According to recent arrangements
made BY the Port Trucking Company
with citrus growers OF the magic
Valley. the grapefruit will be con-
centrated at Val Verde and moved
TO Corpus Christi by a fleet Of
large motor trucks.
The Houtex Is capable Of carrying
5000 boxes Of citrus fruit, accord
ing to Captain H. Lorentz, and il is
expected a completed cargo will be
lifted on the next trip. VI. II. Will
liams, president Of the Port Truck
ing company. stated that this new
service would be operated y
weekly schedule.
Tentative plans have been mace
by the Port Trucking Co. for the
carrying of passengers between Cor
pus Christi and Galveston or Hous-
ton. The entire trip can he made in
from Is to II hours. If these plans
should be carried out. 10 passengers
could be Accommodated on each sail
ing.
Arrangements are being made al
60 to handle a cargo on the return
trip from Houston and Galveston
to. Corpus Christi. These cargoes
would consist largely of hardware
and canned goods. They can be
handled at a substantial saving in
the transportation costs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23
Canadian Boxer
Invades America

SAN FRANCISCO R1-Two punch
es that knocked out w opponents
started Charley Balenger on a pugi-
listic career. Now the Winnipeg
farmer boy has his eyes on the
worlds light heavyweight champion
ship after winning successfully the
Olympic games title and the CEnrd-
ian l75-lb. crown.
Baienger, a French Canadian Of
twenty-three, was working on a
farm when an unforeseen quarrel i'm
PEELED him into a ring career. He had
ridden to a country dance on a BIZ
cycle and became entangled in a
traffic jam" with two other young
sters who were likewise pedaling to
an evenings enjoyment. His ability
10 dispose Of the two husky plow-
boys prompted friends to encourage
him 70 don the gloves.
In a little more than three years
of intermittent fighting, Ballenger
% the international amateur title
At Paris. Turning professional two
years ago, he punched his way TO
the Canadian championship.
Balenger's record includes victories
over young Bob Fitzsimmons. Harry
Dillon. Roy Cliffe and Ernie Owens,
all mong the better 175-pounders
on the Coast.
Abe Martin, Balenger's manager,
plans an eastern trip soon. Offers
have been received for a fight in
Madison Square Garden for Tex
Richard.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23
WILL Be
Count on Sweetheart
Of South Texas
Says Official
Especial to The Herald.)

ALICE, Tex, Oct. 22.-Alice, "The
Sweetheart of South Texas" will be
on hand in full regalia to meet her
beaus of the region-and she will
travel in at least two and possibly
three special Pullmans-when she
attends the first annual convention
of the South Texas Chamber Of
Commerce in Brownsville, November
ID and Is, according to George c.
Rehmet, president of the Chamber
Of Commerce, and treasurer of the
South Texas Chamber.
George Rehmet is seeing to il
personally that this thriving little
city makes a big showing az the
jubilee. He came to Texas in 1905
to see the country and stayed, he
confessed, when asked why he lives
where he does.
He was one Of those present at the
first meeting of the South Texas
Chamber, its organization meeting,
and declares that il is necessary
for the progressive communities to
"Be a unit in the large organization,
for united we stand. With a better
community understanding, South
Texas will be sold to South Texas,
as well as to the outsiders.
He has been postmaster of Alice,
is vice president of the Alice Lions
Club; director of Blacklanders, Inc;
director of the Security State Bank
at Alice and secretary-treasurer Of
the Alice National Farm loan As
ISOLATION.
"Count on Alice" is his message.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23
Use of Leisure Is
Lies Main Job

OXFORD, England R-"Work Is
Objectionable" according to Mrs.
Barbara Wootton, director Of the
course in Higher Education for
Women" at the London University.
For most Of those engaged in
industrial blaor today their main
job should be their use Of leisure.
We must find our life's interest out
side our work which is something
we ought 30 get done as quickly as
possible" she said.
We ought to run civilization on
the theory that our main interest in
life IS not the thing by which we
earn our daily bread but how 10
get the earning over and done with
quickly"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23
LOWER RATES
ON VALLEYS
TRUCK
Association
Names Committee to
Work Out Changes
In System
Especial to The Herald)

N-FNSo ~ 6CA9AQy
MERCEDES, Oct. 22.-An effort
10 secure more favorable freight
rates on Valley vegetable shipments,
especially into the east-Miss issippi
section, will be inaugurated by the
Rio Grande Valley Vegetable Grow
ers association, cooperating with the
California Vegetable union, the mar
keting agency Of the association.
At the meeting of the central body
OF the association in Mercedes this
week a committee consisting of II.
Caldwell of Brownville, J. r. Broth
ers Of Mercedes and +. o. Bleuriet
Of Donna was appointed to conduct
the campaign for lower rates on be-
half Of the association.
Thomas O'Neil, presiden: Of the
California Vegetable union, has
compiled considerable data relative
70 the rate structure as it affects
the Lower Rio Grande Valley vege-
table and fruit producers, and has
assured the vegetable growers that
his organization will extend full CO.
operation.
The initial move Of the association
in this direction was made several
weeks ago when representatives ap-
peared before the Southwestern
Freight bureau and the Western
Weighing and Inspection bureau at
Houston in behalf of standard
weights. The organization an
nounced that it would seek 70 es-
tablish standard weights for all com
modities, thereby eliminating the
"bulged pack" Under this plan the
growers would sell their products by
weight, the railroads would be paid
for the actual weight carried, and
the field laborers would receive COM
pensation for the actual amount of
vegetables harvested and packed.
"The farmers, the railroads and the
field laborers have lost thousands Of
dollars through the 'bulged pack sys-
tenn" j. r. Brothers, president Of the
association, said. "The objective of
this committee will be the elimina-
ton of this system in order that the
growers, the railroads and the labor
ers may receive that to which they
are justly entitled. The committee
will also seek to secure lower rates
on all commodities moving from the
Valley in order that Valley producers
may be placed on a more equal foot
ing with those in other winter vege-
table producing areas"
The Rio Grande Valley Vegetable
Growers association now has over
SEQ members, representing approxi-
mately $4,000 acres. No additional
members will be received after No
vember !, and officers of the various
units are confident that the member
ship will be increased 10 1000 by
that date. The organization will
modities will be shipped under a Val
ley-wide pooling system. At a recent
meeting Of the central body il was
voted to levy half n tent per pack
age 70 finance the exchange, which
will produce an estimated revenue Of
$500.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23
name AIRPORT
COMMITTEES
Creager, Clint, Gregg
On c. of c. Half
Of Group

r. B. Creager, John Gregg and W.
B. Clint have been named a commit
tee by the Brownsville Chamber of
Commerce to meet with a similar
committee from the city commits
sion to work out plans for an air
port in Brownsville, il was
ed az the Chamber Of Commerce Sat
urday.
The formation Of the TWO commit
tees was suggested by Mr.. Creager
Friday at a meeting Of the city COM
mission, when he advocated the es-
adjustment of an airport here.
The joint committee is expected
to 90 into the matter Immediately
and report back to a special meeting
Of the commission. called for that
purpose, within the next few days.
A site for the proposed airport is
expected TO be tentatively selected
by the body and other details of
the plan, such as financing and such
like worked out for presentation to
the commission.
John Starck, A. c. Hipp and J. S.
Ford were chosen as members Of the
city commissions committee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23
TIPS Backed For
Head of {. ofC.

THREE RIVERS, Tex, Oct. a.
Friends Of Charles r. Tips Of this
city and Of San Antonio have begun
q movement for his candidacy 70 the
presidency Of the South Texas Cham
Der Of Commerce 70 succeed r. W.
Morrison OF San Antonio. who has
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23
Committees For
Opening Picked
Especial to The Herald.)

SAN BENITO, Oct. 22.-Committee
chairmen for the formal opening Of
the American Legion Memorial Home
here Armistice Day have been ap-
pointed as follows:
Parade committee, Cain Roberts;
banquet, L. b. Winans; dance, Mil
ton Pupkin; dedication, William Y.
Buck and Mrs. Paul Cottrell of the
auxiliary; barbecue. n. G. Chattelle;
sports, r. G. Ceilings; music, /. A.
Tedder; invitations, j. 4. Bell;
finance, b. Epstein; registration,
Miss Mary X. Anderson.
Further plans will be discussed at
a meeting next Tuesday afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23
HUGE r z DRIVE

CHICAGO.-Twenty-five thousand
churches, $4,000 schools. $500 civic
CLUBS and industrial concerns all
over the country will participate in
= new highway safety campaign
launched by the American Road
Builders Association. Charles M.
Upham, director Of the organization.
heads the movement.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23
Not Merely Growing
But Growing Soundly

The comparative figures below
show clearly the consistent rate
of our growth. But of even
greater Importance is the fact
that it shows with clearness
that the element of strength
has more than kept pace with
growth - that soundness is
held in higher regard than
size.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23
Wade Talks on Truck
At Rotary Meeting

SAN BENITO, Oct. 22.-"Truck
business" was the subject Of a voca-
tional talk made by Davis Wade, of
the shipping firm of Wade and New
ton, at the weekly meeting Of the
Rotary club in the Stonewall Jack
son hotel.
The inter-club meeting plan was
approved, and a committee IL to be
appointed TO discuss the matter with
committees from the other clubs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23

served since the formation OF the
Chamber.
Others being mentioned for the Of
flee. election 70 which will take place
az the convention in Brownsville
November II and Is, are w. T. Ed
ridge of Sugarland. s. c. Tucker OF
Brownsville, who is now vice presi-
dent: and Z. X. Fawcett Of Del Rio,
second vice president.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23

LOUIS coBoLINI. President
MILTON Fl. WEST, viee-President
JOE CELAYA, Jr.. Cashier
EPHREM CHAMPION, Asst. Cashier
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23

Billy's daddy took him down to
the railroad to see the circus unload.
After seeing the elephants, camels,
and other animals unloaded from the
cars, his daddy said: "Well. Billy. /
guess we have seen ii all. Now shall
we 20 home? ?" To which Billy re-
piled: mo, Daddy. let's stay a while
longer and see them unload the
clowns"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23
We Pay Interest
On Savings

Every deposit made by this in
stitution's clients il so much add
ed to the everturning wheel of
commerce. And this money pow
er is paid for in terms of interest
to the man who saves.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23
ESTABLISH OFFICE
Especial to The Herald)

ISDeclaI 20 The HeraIdI
DONNA, Oct. 22.-P. b. Mattox
and U. c. Little have established an
office in Donna as contractors and
builders.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23

ELGIN. rI.-Three-year-old Vir-
Riria Lawrence died ms ID result OF
eating pills which her mother had
been taking for heart trouble.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-23
IMPROVES

SAN JUAN, Oct. 22.-C. b. Par
son who has taken over the Brown
a. White Sandwich shop. il making
extensive improvements in IL.
Evening star., 1927-04-13
NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS
STRESSED BY CITIZENS
American University Park Associa-
tion Asks Street Betterment and
Aid in Fire Protection.

Requests for street improvements
and announcement of the projected
installation of new gas mains were
the principal items brought up last
night at meeting of the American
University Park Citizens Association
in Hurst Hall, American University.
at which Thomas K. Lodge, president
of the association, presided.
Recommendation was made to elimi-
nate the dangerous curve at Murdoch
Mill road and Forty-ninth street BY
strengthening it out into Massachusetts
avenue. Requests were addressed to
the District Commissioners for the
completion Of grading of Forty-sixth
street from River road to Massa- =
chusetts avenue, and the connection
of Brandywine street with Western
avenue and River road as the only ac-
cessible inlet to the territory as a
means of fire protection.
The installation of gas mains will
be made on the following streets: Fes-
senden street from River road 10
FOrtyseventh street, on FOrty-seventh
street to Chesapeake street, on Chesa-
peake street to Forty-eighth street, on
Davenport street to Asbury place, and
on Fortyeighth street from Chesa-
peake street to Davenport street.
Evening star., 1927-04-13
PRESIDENT ENJOYS BALL GAME
AND MAY BECOME REGULAR FAN
Laughs Aloud at Secret Service Men $
Confusion in 9th When He Rises
to Put on Coat.

inning when he stood up and put on
his overcoat and threw the small
army of secret service men, police
men and others accompanying his
party into confusion. They thought
the President was ready to leave the
park and there were all sorts of jump
ing and rushing to make ready for the
Presidents trip from his box to his
automobile He noticed all this and
as he sat down again and saw the
look of concern upon the faces Of
some of his bodyguards he broke into
n laugh. Being unable to lose this
opportunity to have n little fun with
Richard Jervis, chief of the White
House secret service, who was closest
to him and who displayed the great
est amount Of anxiety. the President
innocently asked, ''Why all the ex-
citement?"
1--WE thought you were going to
leave" Jervis replied.
"Oh, no. We are going to stay until
the end" the President smilingly re-
piled.
"Well, we had a good rehearsal Of
leaving. anyhow" Jervis said, at
which the President laughed loudly.
Evening star., 1927-04-13
BAUMBACH DESCRIBES
MEXICAN SOCIAL LIFE
Or. Harriet L. McCollum Also
Speaks Before Susan B.
Anthony Foundation.

An address on the social life OF
Mexico by Senor Don Carlos A. Baum
bach Griethe, second secretary of
the Mexican embassy. and a program
of music featured social meeting of
the Susan r. Anthony Foundation in
the Arlington Hotel last night. An
address on the psychology of crime
was delivered by DR.. Harriet i. Nc
Collum, who also made a plea for the
erection OF a memorial in this city TO
Susan r. Anthony. pioneer suffragist.
A program of music was presented
by Mrs. Warner Gibbs, chairman of
the foundations music committee.
1t included vocal selections by DR..
George Anderson who sang several
numbers composed by John Prindle
Scott, composer, the latter rendering
piano accompaniment and vocal solos
by Miss Virginia Dudley. soprano, ac-
companied by Mrs. Marie Q. Sprinkle.
Senior Baumback also sang and played
his own accompaniment.
Mrs. Clara O'Brien McCrOne. presi-
dent, presided. The foundation will
give tea in the Arlington Hotel
Saturday afternoon from TO 6 o'clock
with Or. and Mrs. +. Homer Curtiss
DIR. McCollum and Margaret Ball
Dixon guests Of honor.
Evening star., 1927-04-13
IMPROVEMENTS ASKED.

Requests for various local improve
ments and the induction Of officers oc-
cupied the attention Of the Hilsdale
Citizens Association at a meeting
Monday night.
Rev. G.. Il. Ashton was installed
as president, together with Mrs. L.
Frye, vice president. and Robert c.
Mason, secretary. The extension of
Morris road to Alabama avenue and
Sheridan road from Stanton road
through GAINESVILLE street to Twen-
tieth place, the installation of trunk
sewer at Stick Foot Creek. water
pipes and sewer on Stephens road,
and washroom and fence on the chill
dren's Fairgrounds We're urged by the
association
Evening star., 1927-04-13
GEN. ALVORDD|ES
At SOLDIERS HOME
Served as Adiutant General
of A. E. F. at Start
of Organization.

Brig. Gen. Benjamin Alvord, L. s.
A.. retired. the first adiutant general
Of the American Expeditionary Forces.
and who accompanied Gen. John J.
Pershing TO France as the head OF the
American forces in the World War.
died this morning after a long i'll
ness, at his temporary residence at
the Soldiers Home. where he had
been stationed for the past two years
as secretary Of the board of governors
of the home.
He was a native Of the District Of
Columbia ana was graduated from
West Point in 1882. His earlier serv-
ice was in the Infantry, and in 1907
he was transferred TO the adjutant
generals department, in which he
served several tours Of duty at the
War Department up to the date Of
his retirement in May, 1924.
Awarded War Medal
Gen. Alvord was awarded the dis
tinguished service medal for eXcep-
tionally meritorious services during
the World War
AS adjutant general Of the Ameri-
can Expeditiorary Forces during the
beginning Of the organization, his long
experience, good judgment and breadth
of vision were of great value in the
establishment of the innumerable ac-
tivities Of the adjutant generals de-
partment." was the language Of the
citation in his case.
During the Philippine insurrection,
Gen. Alvord served as a regimentai
adiutant and also as an adjutant gen
eral Of a division in the field, and was
brevetted for conspicuous gallantry'
in action against insurgent forces at
Cainta, Luzon, p. l.. March 10, 1879
Held Other Important Posts.
Among other important assignments
held by Cen Alvord was that of In
structor at the Infantry and Cavalry
School In 1894. instructor at the
United States Military Academy from
.1SS7 to 1892, adjutant general of the
department of Northern Luzon in
1901. chief of staff in the expedition
TO Vera Cruz in 1914, and adjutant
general of the Western department in
1917. Since his return from service in
France. Gen. AlvOrd served as Adju-
tant General of the Ninth Corps Area,
San Francisco and as an assistant to
the Adiutant General Of the Army in
this city
He is survived by his widow. Mrs.
Margaret Alvord: two daughters, Mrs.
Reginald Rutherford. both of S431
Porter street, and Mrs. o. l.. Spiller.
3527 Quebec street, wife of Maj.
Spiller of the Coast Artillery, and a
son. Benjamin Alvord. jr., who is now
in San Francisco
Funeral services will be conducted
i'm Gawler's chapel Friday afternoon
at ! 80 o'clock. Interment will be in
Arlington Cemetery.
Evening star., 1927-04-13
FIND AUTOS IN RAVINE.
Virginia Authorities Discover D. c
Cars Near Mclean.

Three automobiles reported stolen
IN this city the past two weeks We're
recovered in a ravine in the woods
not far from Mclean, Va, yesterday
and restored TO their owners. The
cars belonged to James Small, Cath
edral Mansions: Paul PAUL. 1881 Bflt-
more street, and Harry +. Jones, 1921
Pennsylvania avenue.
Members of the police automobile
squad were advised by the Virginia
authorities Of the finding Of the cars,
and Detectives Jett and Connors went
to the place. The cars had been strip
ped Of tires and accessories. and those
taken from the Paul car were found
hidden in tho woods
Examination of the ground near
the cars, it is stated. disclosed foot
prints of a Woman's shoes.
Evening star., 1927-04-13
Theater Parties by Bus.

One may buy a combination ticket
that provides a dinner. a seat at
theater and round trip on an auto
bus by new plan just inaugurated
for suburbanites of London. The
first suburb to try it is Portsmouth.
from where four automobuses carrying
80 people are making the trips once
a week The plan is to be extended
To other cities near LVndon.
Evening star., 1927-04-13
Bill to Make Sleighs as Wide as Autos
So They May Use Same Ruts Debated

The question of the width of seigh-
has provided hot fight in the l.egiSl1.
ture ever since the advent Of automo
b!les. The runners Of sleighs normal
~ are closer together than the wheels
Of automobiles. with the result that
In tie Winter time trail broken by .
wheeled vehicle cannot be followed by
a sleigh and vice versa.
1t is claimed that with only wide
sleighs in operation any vehicle could
break trail through DC snop and
this trail would be 5aneft 70 any
other Kind OF vehicle that followed.
Evening star., 1927-04-13
Br the Aesocinted Press.

MADISON. Wis, April 1@.--s'le.shs
may have been relegated to my biology
In a fair portion Of the modern world.
but in Wisconsin they still provide 4.
problem important enough TO require
legislative action.
bin TO require the Wmtertime
vehicles to have the same width as
automobiles, SO that both can run in
the same ruts, has been sent TO a third
reading by the Senate with indica-
tons that it viii he enacted into law
this term