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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-02-07

THREE KILLED AT CROSSING.
HAMMOND, Ind, Feb. 6. - Three
men were ground to pieces here today
when a fast Chicago-bound Wabash
railroad train struck their automo-
bile at an unprotected grade crossing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
Contractor Plea
In Staying Trial
Is ToBe Insanity

FORT WORTH. Dec. 15.-OT-
With the defense promising a plea
Of insanity. the trial Of $. H. Newton,
80. Weatherford contractor for the
murder Of J. p. Arnold. Fort Worth,
is scheduled to begin Monday be-
fore Judge Hosey in criminal dis
trict court.
In the shooting. occurring Octc-
Der 8 in the office Of the North Tex
ms Iron and Steel company. Arnold.
81, steel worker. was fatally wound
ed when he attempted to intercedc
in a difference between another
man and Newton. W. l.. Wilson, Is,
manager Of the company and part
owner Of the concern. just had been
shot by Newton. "A charge OF assault
to murder Is pending against Newton
in connection with the wounding Of
Wilson.
After his arrest. Newton declared
that he shot Wilson because Wilson
refused to pay him SIS which New
ton claimed due him as commission
on a sale OF iron building material
IN Weatherford. He explained that
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
ADVISE SPUD
ACREAGE CUT
Potato Growers Go on
Record Favoring
Federal License

A Recommendation that potato
paintings throughout the United
States be reduced 10 to 20 per cent.
and that the trade 20 on record as
favoring a federal license law regulat-
ing and supervising Wholesale produce
dealers, were the principal features
Of the recent convention Of the Ma
tional Potato Growers Association in
Chicago.
A national potato committee Of
eighteen members Wt organized TO
recommend impro sen, IS IN the crop
reporting section Vi me L. ;. de-
partment of agriculture, W. r. Nc
Davitt OF Brownsville being appoint
ed representative for the states OF
Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana and
Alabama, ard Homer l.. Robinson Of
Hastings, Florida, representing the
states of North and South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida.
The following resolutions covering
many phases Of the potato industry
we're submitted by the committee and
approved by the convention:
Resolved. that this meeting 20 on
record as urging the increase OF the
existing duty on potatoes imported
from any foreign country TO the
United States TO $l.00 per 100 pounds,
with a provision for an advalorem
duty in excess Of a stipulated min
imum.'
"Resolved, that this meeting 20 on
record as endorsing a federal license
law regulating and supervising whole
sale produce dealers, the principles
Of which are outlined In senate
documents S-1294. commonly known as
the 'Borah Bill'.'
"Resolyed, that this melting urge
a reduction Of ten TO twenty per cent
potato acreage for 1929 through the
national and state departments OF
agriculture, and NIL other existing
agencies, including banks, fertilizer
companies, ard related interests
"Resolved, that this meeting 90 on
record as being in favor Of the grades
for potatoes now known as United
States grades
"Resolved that this meeting endorse
national shipping point inspection o.
potatoes to conform 10 the grades AL
ready established BY the United
States department Of agriculture.
"Resolved. that this meeting 70 on
record as urging the increase OF the
existing duty on potato starch I'M
ported into the United States from
foreign countries to $500 per lVV
rounds. and on dextrine Of $3.50 per
100 pounds"
"Resolved. that this meeting go on
record as in favor Of compulsory
branding or tagging Of all potatoes
shipped. showing weight and grade
III accordance with the grades now
established by the United States de-
partnent Of agriculture
Resolved, that the national potato
committee appointed by this meeting
he asked to confer with the crop re
norting section of the bureau Of agri-
cultural economies. United States de-
psrtment Of agriculture, relative 70
improvements that might be made N
the service
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
TRUCK BRINGS
GOOD PRICES
Growers Rec Giving
Fair Returns On
Fall Crop

The vegetable movement in the
Lower Rio Grande Valley is starting
out under more suspicious conditions
than at any time in recent years, is
the report Of Valley dealers, who point
out that tn price for cabbage Is $50
to $40 per ton, a price seldom at
tanned on early shipments. The cab
bage movement has been light, but
is increasing daily.
Carrots are now bringing the grow
ers from 80 to 40 cents, and beets
so to so cents. Growers are recciv-
ing approximately Sl.50 per hamper
for beans. and green wrap tomatoes
are bringing . to 2 IL cents per
pound.
Paintings for the spring crop are
we'll under way in all parts OF the
Valley, and in the potato sections
considerable acreage has been plant
cd for early shipments. and the heavy
paintings will start with the holidays.
Present indications arc that the acre
age in spring crop will be aproxi-
mately the same as last year.
Relative to diversification, growers
and seed dealers report that the
Valley will ship q greater variety Of
products than ever before, and that
several Commodities which hereto
before. and that several commodities
fore have gone out in comparatively
small quantities will assume a place
anon gthe major products. The
mixed car deal. which represents over
% per cent of the Valley shipments,
is expected to show a decided increase.
due to the opening Of innumerable
new markets receiving small guam
titles OF the various products.
The fact the substantial prices
have prevailed thus far Is taken rs an
indication Of good prices for the late
winter and early spring crop. Stocks
in storage in the North and East.
with the exception of potatoes. are
the shortest in recent years. indicat-
ing there will be little competition
from that source in two or three
rnnrthx
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
Heavy Vote For
Bonds Expected
AT San Benito

SAN BENTrO. Dec. f5.-A rather
heavy vote is expected in the bond
issue election in the sum of $4,000
to come up here Monday. with a
large majority expected in favor Of
the issue. according to Mayor J..
Scott Brown.
This is a refunding bond issue,
which is TO save the city $4,000 in
lower interest rates. and the $780,
900 will be converted into bonds and
used for civic improvements, includ-
ing street and sewer work. The old
issue Of $4,000 six per cent bonds
is to be retired by the $4,000 issue
Of five and one-half per cent bonds.
Mayor Brown issued another re-
quest that every one interested in
efficient handling Of the city's bust
ness help the commission to make
this saving by voting for the bond
issue.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
MEET FAVORS
NO CHANGE IN
CITRUS DATES
Also Would Adopt Ma
turity Tests Used on
Fruit Coming Out of
Florida

~
MERCEDES, Dec. i5.-Decision 70
favor the present opening and clos
ing dates for shipments OF citrus
under the green fruit law will be
changed to the same figures as
Florida's test were high lights of a
meeting of Valley shippers and
growers held in the city hall here
Friday afternoon.
The meeting was called by j.. NJ.
Del Curto OF the state department
of agriculture, at the request Of
. Valley growers, and Commissioner
of Agriculture George r. Terrell
was present, both he and Mr.. Del
Eurto addressing the Valley people.
Adoption OF a resolution favoring
the present shipping season ended a
long debate over the question OF -ne
opening date. a number Of shippers
holding out for a delay in the ship
ping season to Nov. !. TO prevent bad
fruit going out of the Valley, and
others declaring that a change in
the opening dates will kill the Dun
can fruit industry in the Valley.
Favor Present Dates
The vote was almost unanimous in
favcr Of retention of the present
opening date. Representatives Of
most Of the large shipping concerns
talked in favor Of the present dates.
most Of those in favor Of a change
being farmers.
Other points which came up for
discussion during the afternoon cen
tered principally around 2 change in
the Texas tests to make them con
form to Florida tests. or the Cr-
forcement Of a law requiring Cali
fornia and Florida TO meet the
Texts tests. At present Florida and
California fruit is released under n
lower maturity test than Texas
fruit.
A committee Of growers end ship
rers. to be named by r l.. Roth
rock. who presided at the meeting.
will work out a list of recommend
tions along this line. and present
them at another meeting {, he held
in Mercedes in the near future. Aft
or this action Is taken the recon-
mendations will be put in the form
Of a suggested amendment 20 the
present green fruit law, and will be
sent 10 the legislature for action.
Del Curto Speaks
The meeting here was onened BY
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
Program To Be
Mapped Tuesday
For Retailers
Especial TO The Herald)

HARLINGEN. Dec. 15.-Chamber Of
commerce secretaries and retail mer-
chants secretaries from all parts Of
tn Valley will assemble here Tuesday
night of next week. 10 discuss the
program of entertainment for the
state Retail Merchants Association
convention. to be held in San Benito.
The definite date has not been set,
but the convention Is probably TO be
the latter part OF May. ms in the past.
Those Mt the meeting here Tuesday
night will work out a tentative pro-
gram for the convention. and this
program will be submitted ia the ex-
cutive committee Of the state organ-
iZation.
All cities az the Valley aided San
Benito in securing the convention Of
the state organization there. and all
of them will aid her in the entertain
ment of the visitors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16

il would let Florida in . month
without competition. Cowan ex-
planned that next season much Val
ley fruit may be ripe by October !.
Ted Melden, manager of the Texas
Fruit Growers Exchange, spoke for
the present seasons. declaring "tne
present Law is written about As good
as it could be" and the only sug-
gested change | would T Ike is ~.
a sliding scale to take care Of the
Duncan fruit He said changing
the opening date 20 November 1
would be equivalent TO cutting down
all the Duncan fruit trees in the
Valley.
Various other " and ship
pers argued on the matter, James T..
Manierre, president and general
manager Of the packing plant at Val
Verde speaking strongly against
shortening the season. One shipper
stated ne had written 200 buyers in
various parts of the country this
season. and had received rs replies,
not n CT which complimented
Texas grapefruit this year.
The resolution YVES put TO a vote
and carried. Discussion Of the slid
INK scale was carried on for a time
then, and G. G.. White, field man
ager of the Rio Grande Valley Cit
rus Growers Exchange. expressed
the belief that a sliding scale
would take care Of the Duncan
fruit, which has more solids. and
more acid, and which frequently
fails TO pass the present test, even
though it is apparently ripe, and
has a good flavor.
Blake Seay Of Mercedes suggested
that Commissioner Terrell and Rep
ressntative Montgomery draw up a
suggested amendment. !,
Mr.. Terrell then spoke br mi
first time. stating that il is for the
Valley to say what il wants, and
for his department to carry out the
Valleys wishes. He expressed the
belief that the present tax is not
sufficient. stating it should be In
creased from one and n half cents
TO two and a half.
He read an opinion from the at
torney generals department holding
that the present Texas tests can
NV NI tAAVA1N0 Ut &ditlUtliA anu
Florida fruit because the Law pro-
videS the tests shall be made at
packing houses, and there is no way
to designate a packing house where
the incoming fruit could be tested,
under the present law.
He stated that the Valley could
probably get some benefits from
standard. U. S. gradings Of fruit,
suggesting No. | and No. > fruit
and culls, and said a representative
Of the federal department will he
IN the Valley soon to look into the
possibility Of such grading.
As 20 the change in the tests. Mr..
Terrell said that the Valley tests
should be changed 20 conform TO
those of Florida and California. or
that California and Florida fruit
should be required 70 meet the
Texas test in Texas.
The meeting adjourned with the
chairman instructed in a resolution
to name a COMMITTEES TO work out
suggested changes, and present
them al a subsequent meeting TO be
called by him. These changes prop
ably will center around a sliding
scale. similar to the Florida scale.
which would are for the Duncan
fruit. il was indicated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
PUNCH?

Advertisements must have punch"
and the correct appeal to show salts
factory results. Do yours induce
ACTION? Competition in advertis-
ing demands that il be prepared BY
professionals. This Agency is en-
gagged in the PRACTICE of advertis-
ing-composed of men with expert
ence and a thorough knowledge Of
Valley markets and media. Let W.
help you prepare your budget and
plan a campaign for RESULTS.
James Advertising Agency, Inc. Hi
dalgo Bank Bldg. Mercedes. Phone
200. On
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16

Gifts are Of two kinds There are, Of course, the
usual little ~remembrances. For these, there is per-
haps still plenty of time before Christmas.
But the other kind Of gift, the gift which must express
the deepest sentiments of affection or esteem, should
be considered now! No last-minute choice will do.
What, for this gift, will compare with a Gruen Guild
Watch? Think how admirably it will serve the pur-
posel At once an article Of daily use and a lasting
possession, it will be cherished for many years to come
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16

Mr. Del Curto as the first speaker,
and he explained the purposes OF
the meeting. He expressed the BE-
lief that most Of the trouble dug
ing the present season has been 49,
20 inferior fruit, rather than 10
green fruit. and said that this situa-
ton would work itself out as tn.
quantity OF fruit increased, and the
packers became more seleetiye.
Mr.. Del Curto said that the Flor
ida situation should be met BY en-
forcenent OF Texas regulations on
Florida fruit, or by a change in the
Texas regulations. He mentioned
the dates, stating that in his opin-
ION there Is no necessity Tor a
change in dates. Other suggestions
he mentioned we're different specilr
cations in a maturity test for early
or seeded. and late or Seedless fruit,
which he said might be feasible, and
the inspection OF orchards before
the fruit is picked instead of after.
Mr.. Del Clrto said that in his
opinion testing OF fruit in the or
chards Il not feasible because the
fruit does not ripen uniformly.
lie mentioned also the cost Of the
work, stating that the inspection in
the Valley does not maintain itself
on the cent and a half stamps.
Mr.. Rothrock then offered as sug-
gestions that the fruit De tested be-
fore il is sweated and allowed to dry
out, rather than afterward, suggest
ed a Law requiring inferior stuff IL
be marked cIlls, and some Kind of
test for edibility other than a chem
ical test.
W. X. Montgomery, representative
from Hidalgo county, explained some
points in the law, which he wrote
and had passed, declaring that the
question of quality Of fruit will
have to be governed by the asso-
Citations and packers. He cautioned
Valley people on the danger Of bar
ring California and Florida fruit
from Texas until such time as the
Valley Is able to supply the Texas
market the year around.
l.. r. Snavely of Harlingen speak
ing next declared that the lsw of
supply and demand will have "a con-
troll the situation and that II ram
not be done BY legislation. He
recommended that an equal show
with California and Florida" declar-
ing it unjust for the Texas test to
be higher than that Of Florida.
IF the people want the fruit carl. /,
give il to them, whether il is as
good as IL will be later or not. Let
them decide. And get canneries to
take care Of the Gull stuff" ne
said.
lie advocated a law barring Cali
fornia and Florida fruit from this
state while Texas fruit il moving "
the market. and said sweating the
fruit does not change the sugar con-
tent.
Paul Cowan Of Donna made the
motion that no changes be made in
the dates. and then the arguments
started. The chairman declared
that II have been here twenty years,
and have never seen a fruit yet fit
TO eat before November l."
W. G. Fields, veteran Valley pro
duce man, fair manager and depart
ment Of agriculture worker. spoke
against delaying the season. stating
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
Local Red Cross
To Elect Chiefs
At Coming Meet

A hoard ar seven directors y t.
be elected at the annual meeting q
the Brownsville chapter, American
Red Cross. 70 be held At the cham
her Of building at 1870
o'clock Thursday evening. January
=.
Following Il = list submitted a.
possible directors ny the nominating
committee composed of W. g. Will
man. Father Fricon. and Miss Flor
ence Bell: John Gregg. Sherwood
Bishop. Joe Celsya, IT.. A.. Wayne
Wood. j. NJ. Stein. NJ. Edelstein. +.
4. Morris, r. A. Monsees. A. II. Fer
-andez G. o. Wagner, Mrs. =. Y.
GOODRICH. Mrs. VI. II. SHELTON. Mrs.
n. X. Tucker and Miss Julia O'Brien.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
TEXAS TRIPLETS

PALESTINE. Tex, Dec. I5.-CF-
Triplets. the first reported here this
year. have been born TO Mrs. Hazel
Mauldin cf Palestine. Mrs. Maui
din's husband was killed In "A liz
mite coal mine accident last June.
Mrs. Maul6in Is tho mother Of four
other children.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16

he did not shoot Arnold until thp
latter was warned TO .turn me loose
Arnold grabbed Newton after Wilson
was wouaded, according TO witnesses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
TYPEWRITERS

Underwood Portable Typewriters
are 50 compact, 50 sturdy, so reliable.
Ideal for students, school teachers.
office people, newspaper men and
those who travel. We will supply
you promptly. Phone 522 collect.
Delta Office Furniture Co, Har-
iinren. G0(
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
consider now the one important
gift you will give this Christmas

az a constant reminder Of the spirit that prompted
its giving.
And the prestige of the Grnen name is your assurance
that such a gift will meet with immediate appreciation
as well.
We have pictured here a few rich examples OF modern
G~uildsman's art. Each makes a gift worthy Of the
person who Is to receive it.
Our watch department features these celebrated
t~imepieces In a large variety, priced $3.50 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29
Toilet Goods
Reduced

"a boxes Face Pow
der. Were 75c to 90
SIPS. Each ......... 80
40 boxes Assorted RougeS.
Were 40c to $3.50. COo
Each
Is Herle Lip Rouge
CompactS. Were 81. ROn
Each ..........
Z Mon Parfum Vanishing
Cream. Were soc. s1Oo
Each
8 boxes Coty Soap. 3 cakes
to box. Were $2.25. CT IT
0OA ....s..
10 Cigarette Holders. EOo
Were SIPS. Each. -. ~
80 dozen cakes w. B. Moses
Imported Soap. Were "a
35c. Cake ........... ~
al Nail Buffers. 90
Were SOC. Each. ..... ~
100 tubes Ipana Tooth
Paste. Were sic. CZo
Each ................
~ tubes p beco 81
Tooth Paste. Each. !. III
Toilet Goods seetion. First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29
Silk and Rayon
Underwear

8 Glove silk Brassieres. pink
and peach; sizes 80
and 80. Were s5c. 43c
Each ................
IS Venetian silk Vests, sizes
80. 40, AZ, in orchid; sizes A.
and as, in pink.
Were $1.95 and @1 %
$3.50. Each. ,....
Rayon Gown.
size 16. was @J %
@1.So
al Rayon Vests. sizes SO and
AZ, in maize: size AZ,
in shrimp. Were 81. go
Each ..............
Glove SILK Underwear Section
First Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29
Blankets
$8.75Pair

Were $13.T5 to SIT.2S. Our
sample line Of blankets, slight
ly soiled from handling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29
The Linen Shop
Sheets, ST.

Were si.eS TO 81. Slightly
soiIed sheets: some hem
stitched: single and double
bed sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29
Towels, Csc

Were Si.25. A1l-Iinen hem
stitched face towels; extra
large size.
Linen shop, First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29
Summer Bags, Special, 81. 95

special purchase Pouch with back strap also envelope
style both with upper tops in white blue red Linen
bags with back strap coorfu plads plain gray.
leather bags included
Section,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29
Napkins, SIS Doz.

Were 50 to $1,000. Madeira
napkins: slightly soiled and
odd half-dozen lots. Hand
embroidered.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12
Blames City for Loss
Of Day: Submits Bill

A property owner who vas re-
quired to remain away from his
work for 4 day and engage = plum
Der to fix drain pipes in his house.
has called upon the city for rsim-
bursement In the amount Of SIS. He
10 Andrew Patyka. who owns .
house at 1872 Broad street.
In his petition he sets forth that
a drain connected with the sewer
became clogsed and that he VA
told by an employe Of the sewer de-
partment that it was not. Because
he claims, he was misinformed and
the condition grew worse. he lost
time from work and was required to
spend money.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12

west. with indications for the south
erly winds to shit to southwest, and
later to west and northwest. giving
the ship , cross wind and head
wind. The weather bureau indicated
that these conditions while not very
favorable were not considered dan
gerous.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12
ZEPPELIN ASKS FOR
REPORTS ON WEATHER
Roscndahl's Request to Washington
Immediately Granted-Nessago
Relayed Long Distance

Washington. Oct. ~ (UP)-The
Graf Zeppelin through Commander
Charles P. Rosendahl. U. 8. NJ. .
passenger. asked the navy today for
weather reports on its path across
the Atlantic.
A synopsis Of this mornings re-
port was dispatched Immediately.
Rosendahl's message was picked
up at sea by the steamer Windsor
Castle, relayed by radio to the cable
station at Portishead. England. and
was cabled to the United States and
wired to Washington.
The weather bureaus general
weather summary as given the. Unit
ed Press follows:
Winds south Of the Azores, low
clouds moving fast from the south
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12
AUTOS ON RAILS

Montreal. Oct. 12.-(P>-Inspection
trips over the Canadian and Pacific
lines will be made by engineers in
sedan model automobile designed
for travelling on rails.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12
Speeder Fined SO

Leonard kadune, aged 20, Of 40S
East street. pleaded guilty TO the
charge OF speeding and was fined
, 1928-11-14
SUSPENSE.

Two women met on a busy corner and,
after the usual discussion of styles and
other topics, one whispered excitedIy:
20, | heard the most thrilling scandal
about Mrs. May Dyne!'
Really" exclaimed the other 20,
you must"
Just then a nearby hydrant blew up,
the first woman being 50 badly injured
that she was taken to a Eospital for six
months. On her recovery her husband
took her for a years tour of Europe for
her health, but finally she returned to the
old town.
There she met her friend, who looked
wan aud thin.
Whatever happened to you? You look
so ilI!' gasped the returned tourist.
Pm so glad you've come back" cried
the other. Il haven't been able to eat
or sleep since you left. What did you
hear about Mrs. Van Dyne."-SL